Fiesta Mexicana had alot to live up to considering that I have not long ago arrived back home from the latino dominated area of Los Angeles, USA. I tried the best mexican food that I have experienced in my life (both Tex Mex and traditional mexican food) in LA, which I have yet to blog on account of being busy juggling the balls of life.
Initially looking at the menu prices I was pleasantly surprised, while it wasn't as cheap as the mexican food that I enjoyed abroad, it was very fairly priced compared to how much it costs to eat out in Sydney at other restaurants.
Nachos - "The Works", large serving - $21.00
My brother and I decided to share a large serving of their nachos for an entree. The guacamole was delicately spiced with a mild bite of chilli and my beloved coriander which was delicious. The refried beans, salsa and sour cream complimented the shredded beef cheesy nachos beautifully.
Garlic Prawns - $12.00
The garlic prawns are served in a ramekin with some crusty bread on the side. The spicy chorizo sausage balances harmonously against the garlic and coriander flavours of the prawns. The only small problem was the lack of chorizo in the dish, there were only two small pieces of chorizo, a little more chorizo would have made this perfect, even though it was delicious as it was.
My dad posing with his best crazy face. =)
Quesadilla Ranchera - $16.00
The quesadilla ranchera is comprised of a chicken quesadilla and two chicken tacos, with guacamole and sour cream. The chicken is shredded and tastes divine paired up with the melted cheese in the soft taco casing.
The chicken tacos are crunchy and flavour packed. I end up adding a bit of their optional hot sauce to my tacos to give them a bit more of a bite. The complimentary corn chips are perfect to dip into the guacamole and sour cream, this is an absolutely divine and varied mexican dish that I am excited to try again in the future.
Beef Enchilada and Taquito - $16.00
The beef enchilada and taquito is served with rice, beans, guacamole and sour cream. The rich spicy beef in the enchilada and taquito tastes absolutely divine with a dab of the cool sour cream.
My brother gets crowned with a traditional mexican hat while my dad happily snaps away taking photos of the night out celebrating my brother's birthday.
Fiesta Mexicana has become a local favourite of mine, the prices are very affordable, the service is very prompt and friendly and most importantly the food exudes such complex flavours that need to be tasted first hand to be truly appreciated. Try out a splash of their hot sauce with your next meal there, it's not for the faint hearted!
Fiesta Mexicana
304 Railway Pde
Carlton, NSW
(opposite Carlton train station)
Phone: (02) 9553 0503
Remember to BYO alcohol, as they unfortunately don't serve liquor onsite.
