Fiesta Taco is a taco hut on Hollywood Wy that serves up everything under the sun when it comes to mexican antojitos(cravings) . Get a plate of pozole, chile verde, chile colorado , even mariscos. The menu is massive with extra specials posted along the walls in photo and written form. I gazed around until I noticed a taco special (3 tacos and a soda for $4.50) and ordered two asada and one al pastor.
After my tacos were ready I scooped some of the salsa labeled "spicy" on to them from the salsa bar. There was also a pico de gallo, a salsa verde and another salsa with similiar color to the spicy that was labeled mild.
Outside there were tables and chairs but it was lunch time and none were empty so I kicked back on the hood of my car with my plate of tacos and coca cola.
The al pastor won me over instantly. The marinated pork was soft and flavorfull. The spicy salsa really packed a wallop. The spice was strong but there’s also so much flavor to the salsa that it’s worth it and makes the ice cold coca cola taste all the more refreshing.
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The asada was soft and delicious. Cuts of high quality beef were well prepared with a hint of citrus marinade and went well with the dark salsa. Again the coco cola provides the perfect balance.
The spicy salsa was impressive. The texture, the boldness, the stages of flavor- peppery sweetness followed by an intense heat.One of the finest salsas I've encountered on this taco hunt.
I may be giving out alot of 4 taco ratings lately(as some emailers have suggested) but it's summertime and it's taco season. That taco that may be a 3 during the winter or spring tastes so much better in the summer sun with a cold bottle of coke.
Fiesta Taco doesn't fall into that category though. They are 4 all year 'round.
Fiesta Taco 1110 North Hollywood Way Burbank, 91505
I normally love your reviews and have found them dependable, but I'm going to have to disagree with you on this one. I just got back from Fiesta Taco and found the tacos bland and lifeless. The asada was mushy, the el pastor forgettable and the tortillas limp. They did have limes, which was nice, and the pan of roasted peppers and onions was a nice touch. I have certainly had worse tacos, but this place only gets 2 tacos from this reviewer. Let's just hope I caught it on a bad day.
ReplyDeleteI thought the al pastor was very good, the carnitas not too bad, but I did not like the carne asada too much. They have a pretty big menu for such a tiny place. My friend got an excellent breakfast burrito. I am keen to try a torta the next time I eat here.
ReplyDeletewent with a friend, but had to hit the atm cuz its cash only. we ordered the 9 tacos for $9.99 and the asada nachos for about $6. 3 pastor, 3 asada, 3 carnitas. let me start by saying that i've never enjoyed al pastor but on Bandini's recommendation i figured i'd try them. They were DELICIOUS! the al pastor was better than the asada and carnitas. spicy salsa does have some kick and is addicting.
ReplyDeletetook the tacos to go and got some modelo from 7-11 on the way home. Fiesta Taco also has coke's in a bottle, which i will get next time.
Went with a group of friends from work one lunchtime in January. Had the carnitas tacos, which are much larger than some of the other taco places I visit. Not quite as tasty either as say King Taco in Pasadena or Taco Llama in the valley, unfortunately. But the kicker was the incredible diarrhea I had for the 3 days following the visit. I can't say for certain it was Fiesta Taco that caused it, but all signs generally pointed in their direction, aside from the fact that none of my coworkers had any problems. It could've been a fluke, but I'll personally be avoiding Fiesta Taco for the time being.
ReplyDeleteMe and 'Surf Dude' went to "Fiesta" today and we must tell you that the tacos we had were GREAT! The Al pastor and Carne Asada were just to our liking and worth the 20 minute drive!
ReplyDeleteFiesta Taco is outstanding, authentic Mexican food no matter which entree you order. The fact that a large percentage of their clientele are Mexican, including me, speaks volumes about the authenticity and quality of the food.
ReplyDeletewent with a friend, but had to hit the atm cuz its cash only. we ordered the 9 tacos for $9.99 and the asada nachos for about $6. 3 pastor, 3 asada, 3 carnitas. let me start by saying that i've never enjoyed al pastor but on Bandini's recommendation i figured i'd try them. They were DELICIOUS! the al pastor was better than the asada and carnitas. spicy salsa does have some kick and is addicting.
ReplyDeletetook the tacos to go and got some modelo from 7-11 on the way home. Fiesta Taco also has coke's in a bottle, which i will get next time.
Fiesta Taco is outstanding, authentic Mexican food no matter which entree you order. The fact that a large percentage of their clientele are Mexican, including me, speaks volumes about the authenticity and quality of the food.
ReplyDeleteI thought the al pastor was very good, the carnitas not too bad, but I did not like the carne asada too much. They have a pretty big menu for such a tiny place. My friend got an excellent breakfast burrito. I am keen to try a torta the next time I eat here.
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