32oz beers are now $3.50 which is still cheap. Our waiter we like is Alfredo the Italian Mexican. He is awesome and the food is awesome. Great place
(5)
Lauren M.
My favorite Mexican place! I have tried a few different things there and everything I tried was delicious! The waiters and waitresses are also a lot of fun and very friendly!
(5)
Cindy W.
Love the food here but the service is a hit or a miss. Tonight it was a miss. One never knows what you will get.
(3)
Stephanie D.
They messed up my order and when I brought it up to the manager, he was incredibly rude to me and said he couldn't give money back (my boyfriend had already went and paid without bringing up my messed up order). The food was mediocre, I only went there because it was the only Mexican restaurant open on a Sunday night. He then reluctantly handed me two dollars out of the cash register, even though they forgot to bring me one-third of my meal, which was $10. I haven't had that bad of service ever in all my restaurant experiences.
(1)
Sadie T.
I am also surprised to see such outstanding reviews for this place. My companion and I agreed this restaurant will someday soon be on an episode of Restaurant Impossible. So, Robert Irvine, I am going to help you with your case. We arrived after 8pm on a Friday. The place was busy but not packed, and we were seated right away. The chips and salsa were very good, I'll give them that. The decor was very kitschy. This place is not a good date locale, more of a family cheap eats atmosphere. The menu had about 100 options. (Restaurant Impossible case prosecutor's Exhibit A). They did have a small vegetarian section which was greatly appreciated. I asked our server what he thought of the pomegranate margarita. He said he didn't know, he has never tried it. (Restaurant Impossible Exhibit B). I asked about the strawberry and he said it was good. I ordered it, and my companion ordered the pina colada margarita. The margaritas arrived about 5 minutes later (along with chips and salsa). The strawberry margarita was very red, Red 40 to be exact, and tasted exactly like a red slushy from the gas station. This was an F grade margarita. The pina colada margarita tasted EXACTLY like an old woman's perfumed handbag. (Restaurant Impossible Exhibit C and D). We were seated at a booth by the windows, and noticed cleaning products sitting on top of the near by room divider (Restaurant Impossible Exhibit E). Our food came very quickly, only minutes after the chips and salsa. I had ordered a vegetarian combo (similar prices to the meat dishes but significantly smaller portions) with one tostata and one cheese enchilada, which came with beans. My companion ordered chicken enchiladas (3), which came with beans and rice. My tostada was okay, but mostly beans and skimpy on the veggies and cheese. The beans were fine, not the best and not the worst I've ever had. BUT... The sauce on the enchiladas tasted EXACTLY (I mean, seriously, exactly) like the red sauce on Spaghettios.(Restaurant Impossible Exhibit F). We both agreed this was the flavor, and it was disgusting. When our server returned I asked him if the sauce was homemade or canned. He said it was homemade, everything is homemade. I said okay, it tastes like Spaghettio sauce. He then talked about the peppers not being hot during winter, etc. Then he walked away. As he was walking away, I definitely heard him say something to the air in front of him. I couldn't hear what it was, but I believe it was directed toward me. (Restaurant Impossible Exhibit G). A few minutes later he returned and asked if I would like something spicier. I declined. I scraped the sauce off the remainder of my tiny one enchilada. I would not return to this establishment nor would I recommend it. If that sauce is homemade, the chef should taste it and realize it should not be served to guests.
(2)
Scott F.
My wife and I decided to give Fiesta Cancun a try. We had the Texas Fajita for two . We usually have that where ever we go , if it's on the menu. It was good . The service was very good, but the margaritas tasted like lemonade. There was no hint of tequila at all, and for the price you should be able to taste the booze.
(3)
GMari E.
This place has awesome food. The service is friendly, but a little off. We love their tacos, and this time I had a beef burrito and it was tasty!!!!! Fast and yummy :)
(4)
Livia N.
The decor is great. Loved the ambiance and the service was FAST! The food was good and portions were generous. The menu had more than plenty of items to choose from.
(4)
Ray R.
We decided to try this place for dinner because my girlfriend had never been to this one (I had a long, long time ago). The interior is clean and oh so touristy. We were seated promptly and our drinks were brought out quickly with the chips and salsa. The chips are nothing special, but they aren't bad either. The salsa is average, nothing to brag about, but not bad either. She wanted something chicken and the waiter recommended the grilled chicken with onions. I ordered the crab chimichanga. It didn't take too long for our plates to come out. The grilled chicken and onions was wonderful according to my girlfriend (and it was when I took a bite out of it). The crab chimichanga was good, but sadly lacking on crab...it could have used a lot more. The spanish rice and such were also good. Overall, it's an okay place to eat and we would come back again if we really felt like Mexican food...unless we find someplace better.
(3)
Lisa R.
This place doesn't even deserve one star! The staff are friendly however no amount of money would bring me back. The food is one of the worst Mexican renditions I've ever had. Completely caught off guard from the reviews.
(1)
Danmo H.
I know better than to have high expectations for Mexican food in the Midwest, and wanted some variety in our dining out experiences. To my husband's surprise, i did not want to go to Carlos O'Kelley (i.e. gringo mexican food). So, i checked out yelp and found this restaurant. We were warmly greeted en espanol by my people and unconsciously my child like Spanish kicked in. As soon as we were seated, a huge basket of chips arrived along with a small caraf of salsa. I'm already swooning! My husband excuses himself to the men 's room and on the way back noted how sticky/greasy the table/booth areas felt and considered leaving. No! I exclaim! That's a sure sign they are frying/preparing everything from scratch! I swoon again! We place our orders and feast on the chips and salsa -- both fresh and delicious! Then i go and ruin it all by ordering a "lime" margarita. Judging from the drink menu, the only alcohol they sell are beer and wine based products. My guess is that the margarita is wine based because what arrives at the table is a weird looking green concotion in a glass crusted with some dark green powder on the rim and some kind of lime kool-aid or limeade drink with a strange taste to it. Initially, I don't like it. But by the time the food arrives, I have gotten over the disappointment thanks to the chips and salsa and we are old friends. I had a combo plate with an enchillada, taco, beans and rice. My husband has a beef quesadilla. We both enjoyed our food, although I was taken aback when I realized my dishes were made with ground beef, but we were in the mid west so . . . and everything was seasoned just right. And then adding that delicious salsa made everything right again. The enchilada sauce was very good and the beans and rice definitely tasted homemade. Overall, I would definitely seek this place out again, but skip the icky reunion with that margarita.
(4)
Joe G.
Ugh. Worst Mexican food we've had in a long time. Chips stale and cold, food greasy, and chile relleno was so tough -- not kidding -- the knife could hardly cut it. It and accompanying tiny enchiladas all had the same bland runny filling. Not authentic Mex at all. Ortega shells in a box would have been better. But they tried: Everybody working there kept addressing us as "amigo." Cheeesy. We will never go back.
(1)
Alex E.
Fiesta Cancun is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. I constantly crave the chiles rellenos, they are absolutely divine. I usually go for lunch and order the speedy gonzales (taco, enchilada, burrito, rice, and beans) and a chile relleno. So good, so filling, and the service is fast. In high school I often used this place to "estudio mi hablar de espanol" (practice speaking spanish), since the wait staff always humored me and my broken, proper (aka irrelevant and ancient) spanish. long story short: This place will always hold a special place in my heart.
(5)
Allison M.
Best Mexican food in Dubuque! Prices are good too. My favorite is the pollo asado.
(5)
Adriana R.
They have the best rice and tortilla chips that I have had at any Mexican restaurant.
(5)
Kevin P.
This is the best mexican food I've had since spending a month in Visalia, CA. I ordered the fajitas and the portions were just right (read: large enough for a big appetite). The chicken and beef were juicy. The shrimp were fresh, and the tortillas were flavorful (although 3 is cutting it close considering the amount of food you get!). The staff was friendly and the service was fast. My only complaint is of the flies that were bugging me throughout my meal. However, since no one else in the dining area was swatting around like a madman, I'm going to assume that this probably doesn't happen to most patrons.
(4)
Nicole C.
I must say, I really like Fiesta Cancun. I have been there between 7-10 times over the past couple of years and I have never been disappointed. You never have to wait, the food is high quality (no bones in the chicken like Los Azteca next door) and the servers work really hard. I am a regular of the shrimp fajita and you can get the lunch deal for $7 and it is more than enough food. I have tried other things as well and have never been disappointed. I will continue to visit Fiesta Cancun.
(5)
Kelly H.
Went to Fiesta Cancun again this weekend. Still impressed! I ordered the same food this time and it was just as good as the last time. I also got a frozen strawberry margarita. I'm not sure how many ounces it was, but it was large. And strong. This is very quickly becoming one of my favorite restaurants.
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Takes Reservations : No Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Lunch, Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Wheelchair Accessible : Yes Good for Kids : Yes Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes
If you enjoy Taco Tuesday, then you have officially fallen in love with the Mexican Food. The main grain of Mexican cuisine is maize. Also known as corn, maize is grown for the past 9000 years after the crop was discovered by the people in Mayan civilization. Mexican empire flourished when they started growing beans, tomatoes, chili pepper, sweet potato and cactus. Till this date these ingredients are used in cooking authentic Mexican dishes and drinks.
Great use of spices, fresh chili pepper dishes like fajitas, tortilla chips, corn chips, salsa, chimichangas, burritos, nachos and quesadillas are invented in America. But when you are looking for authentic Mexican food then you must find a restaurant in the city that serves Rajas con Queso, Garbanzo in a Guajillo Chile Sauce, Pork Filled Chiles Rellenos, Chiles en Nogada, Molcajete Salsa, Pico de Gallo and Frijoles de la Olla. An eye-opening fact – Mexican don't like their food hot. They use fresh chili and other spices to create a flavor that lingers in your mouth.
Mexican food is great for those who are Gluten Intolerant as they use Corn instead of wheat in most of their dishes. Also, you can easily find many beans based Mexican dishes. Another dish which didn't get similar glory as tacos or nachos is the Mexican hot chocolate. If you love something hot on a chilly day, then go for Mexican Hot Chocolate. On merry days, you can enjoy the authentic Mexican Drinks like Tequila, Mezcal, Tecuí, Sotol, Bacanora, Charanda, Posh O Pox, Puebla and Pulque. Mexican Cuisine is for people who enjoy strong drinks and hearty meals.
Bill R.
32oz beers are now $3.50 which is still cheap. Our waiter we like is Alfredo the Italian Mexican. He is awesome and the food is awesome. Great place
(5)Lauren M.
My favorite Mexican place! I have tried a few different things there and everything I tried was delicious! The waiters and waitresses are also a lot of fun and very friendly!
(5)Cindy W.
Love the food here but the service is a hit or a miss. Tonight it was a miss. One never knows what you will get.
(3)Stephanie D.
They messed up my order and when I brought it up to the manager, he was incredibly rude to me and said he couldn't give money back (my boyfriend had already went and paid without bringing up my messed up order). The food was mediocre, I only went there because it was the only Mexican restaurant open on a Sunday night. He then reluctantly handed me two dollars out of the cash register, even though they forgot to bring me one-third of my meal, which was $10. I haven't had that bad of service ever in all my restaurant experiences.
(1)Sadie T.
I am also surprised to see such outstanding reviews for this place. My companion and I agreed this restaurant will someday soon be on an episode of Restaurant Impossible. So, Robert Irvine, I am going to help you with your case. We arrived after 8pm on a Friday. The place was busy but not packed, and we were seated right away. The chips and salsa were very good, I'll give them that. The decor was very kitschy. This place is not a good date locale, more of a family cheap eats atmosphere. The menu had about 100 options. (Restaurant Impossible case prosecutor's Exhibit A). They did have a small vegetarian section which was greatly appreciated. I asked our server what he thought of the pomegranate margarita. He said he didn't know, he has never tried it. (Restaurant Impossible Exhibit B). I asked about the strawberry and he said it was good. I ordered it, and my companion ordered the pina colada margarita. The margaritas arrived about 5 minutes later (along with chips and salsa). The strawberry margarita was very red, Red 40 to be exact, and tasted exactly like a red slushy from the gas station. This was an F grade margarita. The pina colada margarita tasted EXACTLY like an old woman's perfumed handbag. (Restaurant Impossible Exhibit C and D). We were seated at a booth by the windows, and noticed cleaning products sitting on top of the near by room divider (Restaurant Impossible Exhibit E). Our food came very quickly, only minutes after the chips and salsa. I had ordered a vegetarian combo (similar prices to the meat dishes but significantly smaller portions) with one tostata and one cheese enchilada, which came with beans. My companion ordered chicken enchiladas (3), which came with beans and rice. My tostada was okay, but mostly beans and skimpy on the veggies and cheese. The beans were fine, not the best and not the worst I've ever had. BUT... The sauce on the enchiladas tasted EXACTLY (I mean, seriously, exactly) like the red sauce on Spaghettios.(Restaurant Impossible Exhibit F). We both agreed this was the flavor, and it was disgusting. When our server returned I asked him if the sauce was homemade or canned. He said it was homemade, everything is homemade. I said okay, it tastes like Spaghettio sauce. He then talked about the peppers not being hot during winter, etc. Then he walked away. As he was walking away, I definitely heard him say something to the air in front of him. I couldn't hear what it was, but I believe it was directed toward me. (Restaurant Impossible Exhibit G). A few minutes later he returned and asked if I would like something spicier. I declined. I scraped the sauce off the remainder of my tiny one enchilada. I would not return to this establishment nor would I recommend it. If that sauce is homemade, the chef should taste it and realize it should not be served to guests.
(2)Scott F.
My wife and I decided to give Fiesta Cancun a try. We had the Texas Fajita for two . We usually have that where ever we go , if it's on the menu. It was good . The service was very good, but the margaritas tasted like lemonade. There was no hint of tequila at all, and for the price you should be able to taste the booze.
(3)GMari E.
This place has awesome food. The service is friendly, but a little off. We love their tacos, and this time I had a beef burrito and it was tasty!!!!! Fast and yummy :)
(4)Livia N.
The decor is great. Loved the ambiance and the service was FAST! The food was good and portions were generous. The menu had more than plenty of items to choose from.
(4)Ray R.
We decided to try this place for dinner because my girlfriend had never been to this one (I had a long, long time ago). The interior is clean and oh so touristy. We were seated promptly and our drinks were brought out quickly with the chips and salsa. The chips are nothing special, but they aren't bad either. The salsa is average, nothing to brag about, but not bad either. She wanted something chicken and the waiter recommended the grilled chicken with onions. I ordered the crab chimichanga. It didn't take too long for our plates to come out. The grilled chicken and onions was wonderful according to my girlfriend (and it was when I took a bite out of it). The crab chimichanga was good, but sadly lacking on crab...it could have used a lot more. The spanish rice and such were also good. Overall, it's an okay place to eat and we would come back again if we really felt like Mexican food...unless we find someplace better.
(3)Lisa R.
This place doesn't even deserve one star! The staff are friendly however no amount of money would bring me back. The food is one of the worst Mexican renditions I've ever had. Completely caught off guard from the reviews.
(1)Danmo H.
I know better than to have high expectations for Mexican food in the Midwest, and wanted some variety in our dining out experiences. To my husband's surprise, i did not want to go to Carlos O'Kelley (i.e. gringo mexican food). So, i checked out yelp and found this restaurant. We were warmly greeted en espanol by my people and unconsciously my child like Spanish kicked in. As soon as we were seated, a huge basket of chips arrived along with a small caraf of salsa. I'm already swooning! My husband excuses himself to the men 's room and on the way back noted how sticky/greasy the table/booth areas felt and considered leaving. No! I exclaim! That's a sure sign they are frying/preparing everything from scratch! I swoon again! We place our orders and feast on the chips and salsa -- both fresh and delicious! Then i go and ruin it all by ordering a "lime" margarita. Judging from the drink menu, the only alcohol they sell are beer and wine based products. My guess is that the margarita is wine based because what arrives at the table is a weird looking green concotion in a glass crusted with some dark green powder on the rim and some kind of lime kool-aid or limeade drink with a strange taste to it. Initially, I don't like it. But by the time the food arrives, I have gotten over the disappointment thanks to the chips and salsa and we are old friends. I had a combo plate with an enchillada, taco, beans and rice. My husband has a beef quesadilla. We both enjoyed our food, although I was taken aback when I realized my dishes were made with ground beef, but we were in the mid west so . . . and everything was seasoned just right. And then adding that delicious salsa made everything right again. The enchilada sauce was very good and the beans and rice definitely tasted homemade. Overall, I would definitely seek this place out again, but skip the icky reunion with that margarita.
(4)Joe G.
Ugh. Worst Mexican food we've had in a long time. Chips stale and cold, food greasy, and chile relleno was so tough -- not kidding -- the knife could hardly cut it. It and accompanying tiny enchiladas all had the same bland runny filling. Not authentic Mex at all. Ortega shells in a box would have been better. But they tried: Everybody working there kept addressing us as "amigo." Cheeesy. We will never go back.
(1)Alex E.
Fiesta Cancun is by far my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area. I constantly crave the chiles rellenos, they are absolutely divine. I usually go for lunch and order the speedy gonzales (taco, enchilada, burrito, rice, and beans) and a chile relleno. So good, so filling, and the service is fast. In high school I often used this place to "estudio mi hablar de espanol" (practice speaking spanish), since the wait staff always humored me and my broken, proper (aka irrelevant and ancient) spanish. long story short: This place will always hold a special place in my heart.
(5)Allison M.
Best Mexican food in Dubuque! Prices are good too. My favorite is the pollo asado.
(5)Adriana R.
They have the best rice and tortilla chips that I have had at any Mexican restaurant.
(5)Kevin P.
This is the best mexican food I've had since spending a month in Visalia, CA. I ordered the fajitas and the portions were just right (read: large enough for a big appetite). The chicken and beef were juicy. The shrimp were fresh, and the tortillas were flavorful (although 3 is cutting it close considering the amount of food you get!). The staff was friendly and the service was fast. My only complaint is of the flies that were bugging me throughout my meal. However, since no one else in the dining area was swatting around like a madman, I'm going to assume that this probably doesn't happen to most patrons.
(4)Nicole C.
I must say, I really like Fiesta Cancun. I have been there between 7-10 times over the past couple of years and I have never been disappointed. You never have to wait, the food is high quality (no bones in the chicken like Los Azteca next door) and the servers work really hard. I am a regular of the shrimp fajita and you can get the lunch deal for $7 and it is more than enough food. I have tried other things as well and have never been disappointed. I will continue to visit Fiesta Cancun.
(5)Kelly H.
Went to Fiesta Cancun again this weekend. Still impressed! I ordered the same food this time and it was just as good as the last time. I also got a frozen strawberry margarita. I'm not sure how many ounces it was, but it was large. And strong. This is very quickly becoming one of my favorite restaurants.
(5)