LA FIESTA MEXICAN STORE — Restaurant in Tampa

We came across this place by reading about it in a Tampa magazine. One of the chefs that was interviewed mentioned that his favorite authentic Mexican food was a place called La Fiesta Mexican Store. So, thanks to Yelp, we looked it up to read the reviews. To our surprise, Yelpers gave it four stars, so we said let's go! The building is literally in the middle of a neighborhood and doesn't look like much from the outside, let alone the inside. When you walk in, head to the right. That's where the tables are to sit and order. There is actual table service. It's a tiny little grocery store that seems to carry authentic Mexican groceries also. Once we sat down, we were greeted with menus, chips and warm salsa...which is the way of having salsa served. We had read in the reviews how great the tacos were, so we skimmed the large menu and headed straight for the tacos. You literally can not beat the price!!! $1.75-$2.00 for one taco. We ordered Tripe, Barbacoa, Chorizo, Lengua, and Asada. WOW! I am a fan for sure. If the tacos are this good, then I can't wait to try the other things on their menu the next time I go back. I had tried a different type of beer while I was there from Modello that sounded interesting. It was a beer flavored with tomatoes, salt, lime, tamarind, and chipotle pepper. Yum! I know it sounds gross because it's a flavored BEER, but to me, it tasted like a fizzy Bloody Mary. It tasted great with my tacos. Don't judge a book by its cover...this place has awesome food and we...

This store SUCKS at being "average" or "normal!"

Instead, you will only find caring, competent, talented staff to help you feel as if you're not only getting amazing food.

They make you feel as if they care about you.

Shout-out to my main man, Chris! When I call to make an order over the phone, usually the person answering can speak no English.

They hand the phone to Chris, and he translates (what a cool guy).

I think that is so amazing and a great experience to know how deep rooted in the culture they really are, being that very little English is spoken in, the establishment is a "PLUS," never a downside.

Unfortunately, I could not leave more than five stars.

Sorry, La Fiesta Mexican...

Oh man. As a transplanted Californian, sometimes you want "regular" Mexican food. The kind we ate growing up. Everywhere else I've been in the Tampa Bay area has promised authentic Mexican and it's been bland Tex-mex. Maybe that's on me for relying on the Nextdoor app, but until today, I was thinking that no one around here could make the right thing. Wrong. La Fiesta is perfect. Delicious food, good value. Maybe the neighborhood might not agree with everyone, and certainly the decor is not the most elegant, but the tacos were so so so good. My husband had the well-seasoned carne asada and I had al pastor, with a delicious hint of pineapple. Really delicious salsa, beans and rice. My only regret, I live too far to make...