Fiesta Mexican Restaurant on 81 — Restaurant in Anderson

First time here. I gave 4 stars because there was only one tiny thing that I didn't like. Talk about that later.

They have a salsa bar (free) where you can choose from several different salsas. They automatically bring corn chips (free) to dip in the salsa, in addition to yummy refried beans with a splash of white cheese.

The food we ordered, and most of the food on the menu, was about $9. Very cheap considering neither my boyfriend nor I could finish our meals.

The food itself was bursting with flavors of Mexican authenticity. The Mexican candy was so cheap and yummy! The owner was just as authentic as the food. It is a small family business and you can clearly tell. The owner who moved between the cash register and the kitchen was very warm and humble.

Okay, so back to that tiny thing I didn't like. The white cheese is not authentic mexican cheese. But everything else was delicious so don't let this deter...

Horrible experience! It must be the owner that ended up being our waiter and he was trying to manage register ,managing and being our waiter. He really had no time to be our waiter! Drinks 20 minutes. Finished a whole basket of Chips with no drinks. When asked about it he was matter of fact borderline rude that they were on the way and he proceeded to take our order. Didn't remember my dads drink so after he filled with wrong drink he again was matter of fact borderline rude that he would correct in a minute then he goes back to cash register to check out customer. Yes that's right he does not correct drink or get our salsa we were waiting for he ignores it and goes to another task. We have eaten here other times we always wait for drink refills, etc...and service is so so but this time was horrible and it really made it worse that it...

My husband and I ate here for the first time on Friday, October 10, 2025. The place was spotless, the waitress went above and beyond to serve us with 100% satisfaction, and our meals were very delicious to say the least. We were served salsa and chips while we waited on our entrees, and the portions were extra large for each meal selection. We had 1 beef burrito, 1 enchilada, 1 taco, and stuffed zucchini with grilled chicken, onions, bell peppers, and shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and shredded cheese. What I wasn't able to finished, my husband completed!! The Arnold Palmer was perfectly blended! When you dine out at a restaurant that is super clean, along with excellent service, that's a plus all-round for me. Lord willing, we will return soon, as well as recommend...