I like to try authentic Mexican restaurants but I never know where to go. We usually default to El Salto at the Ritchie Highway location. I'll give this one a try the next time we're in Rosedale.

Please give us a report.

Does anyone know if this spot has the hard-to-find mild white cheese dip? El Salto is the only one we've found in the area so far.

El Salto is horrible. How anyone can eat there more than once (willingly) I can't imagine. A good friend has dragged us there 2-3 times and I just don't see it. El Travador on Broadway in Fells Point is the place to go. Authentic, FLAVORFUL food and great margaritas to boot!

I'm found of mild white cheese dip, and I haven't found a place in Baltimore that quite does it right. That said, the queso at Arcos (intersection of Broadway and Pratt in Upper Fells) is phenominal. Also, the patio there should make anyone's list of "best outdoor dining" locations -- though I guess outdoor dining is probably winding down for the year.

Renee neglected to mention that Fiesta Mexicana is not a typical Mexican restaurant. It offers what they call 'Mexico City street food.' Last weekend we ate very well for under $20 for the two of us. Good stuff.

It was a very delightful experience going to Fiesta Mexicana, in Rosedale. I loved "pambazos". Eating here is like being in the heart of Mexico City.

just an update on the information provided here: they are now open on sundays from 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm and take credit cards as well.

i'd like to suggest the fiesta nachos topped with tinga de pollo and frijoles as a starter if you're in a group. oh, MAN. amazing.

Do I detect a shill?

I thought so too, but I give nat this: he provided some useful information and didn't just fawn.

I don't think nat is necessarily a shill, but I wouldn't be surprised if he or she had a relationship to the owners. I mean, this isn't boilerplate PR jargon, at least.

I do want to try this place, but there isn't a bus out that way, and the last time I took my moped out that was was...just a tad scary.

Lissa,
I think there is a bus (#35?) that goes up Philadelphia Road, maybe its one of those weekday only routes?

I know the MTA changed a lot of routes a year or so ago so that may have changed.

Finally made it here last night... wow, so fresh, so delicious. The owner was very nice and engaging as well.

BTW, they do accept credit cards and its BYOB.

No shill here...just a loyal customer. My husband and I stumbled across Fiesta one day and we are so glad we did. The food here is so fresh and the green salsa is simply THE best I've ever had. And do yourself a favor and try the queso fundido with homemade chorizo! No watery dip here. The owners are great people....so friendly. Guy Fieri needs to do a show here.

I keep forgetting about this place until it pops up on the blog. I've got to try it soon.

I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO TRY THIS PLACE. THANKS FOR THE CLEAR REVIEWS