In my opinion, the West Valley is blessed with several really good options if you're in the mood for Mexican food and a few GREAT options as well. Fiesta Mexicana falls into the latter category.
I've enjoyed more than a few really good meals here and the service is always excellent. Each time, I've made a point to try something different. The ceviche is especially good! It's a great indicator of the quality of the seafood on the menu. Tonight, the Aguachile was the star. It's a spicy dish with a lime & jalapeƱo tomatillo sauce. Think of it as a ceviche with chunks of cucumber, onions, tomatoes and avocado. It had a generous portion of perfectly "cooked" shrimp. This is a killer dish if you're looking for something light.
Chips and salsa is hard to mess up, but it's possible. However, the chips and salsa here are very good. And the chicken taquito appetizer was delicious. The chicken was moist and the tortilla was perfectly crispy. Hard to believe there was room for desert, but I really wanted to try the fried ice cream. It looked like a sundae, but it definitely had a Mexican flair from the corn flake crust to the tortilla shell it was served in. This desert is generous enough for two to share. And who knew chocolate syrup paired well with a Corona?!?
Fiesta Mexicana has survived in a location where other restaurants have come and gone. And it's busy most every time I visit. Perhaps it's the vibrant atmosphere. Maybe it's the presence of live mariachi music. Regardless, I am glad this restaurant has survived the test of time! Muchas gracias!