Fiesta Mexicana
I notice that there's quite a feisty discussion of Fiesta Mexicana (8304 Philadelphia Road in Rosedale) going on at the Chowhound.com board. Faithful Reader Renee e-mailed me about this place a couple of weeks ago, and I asked her to send me a photo, which she kindly did yesterday morning after another visit where the owner made her and her husband cactus salad (not on the menu).
Here's what she had to say: ...
(Photo courtesy of Renee Shuman-Powell)
We live in Upper Fells Point a place with many Hispanic restaurants but we can't stop going to a place out in Rosedale. It's called Fiesta Mexicana and is run by a husband and wife from Mexico. It is the best and freshest Mexican food we can find. It's at 8304 Philadelphia rd in a very unassuming two store strip. They are open mon-sat 11-8 and only take cash. I implore you to try and make it out there.
Comments
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.
Posted by: Butters | October 29, 2007 11:10 AM
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.
Posted by: Bob W. | October 29, 2007 12:14 PM
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!
Posted by: Selina | October 30, 2007 11:05 AM
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.
Posted by: Pat | October 31, 2007 9:33 AM
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.
Posted by: robby | November 2, 2007 12:50 PM
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.
Posted by: m. escobar | January 18, 2008 10:31 PM