As always the food and service were exceptional. My burrito bowl is delicious, super filling and fresh. It was lucky we just missed the lunch rush, so it's quiet and we basically have the place to ourselves read more

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Incredible small restaurant with authentic Mexican food. We did take out and put out a diverse spread of food from appetizers, nachos, tacos... EVERYONE was happy! Service was great with recommendations for a group. Going back! read more

We loved this place, what a great mix of Latin American foods and drinks! We had some tacos. I tired the pastor, mole negro, and pollo tinga. It was al amazing, not spicy, just full of flavor. The rice and beans that came with my plate were also so very complimentary. It was just like home cooked food! There were peanuts in the mole and the salsa that was provided at the table. So just be aware! But it was well labeled. The inside was cute and so fun. Full of Latino flair. The flan was also fantastic! I love me some flan! Parking was only street. And when you come in just make sure you open the right door (the other door is to a residence, but all well labeled). read more

La Fiesta Latina - The drink selection is awesome - Mexican Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

These tacos from a near hole-in-the-wall joint were really good - we were definitely pleasantly surprised. Overall, I found the flavours to be really bright and tasty, but some of the tacos start tasting a little similar. Unfortunately, my mind instantly went to Campechano in downtown Toronto (one of my favourite taco spots), so I kept making comparisons! The biggest difference I noticed was the taco shell - the one at Campechano is house-made with masa flour (vs. the presumably corn flour here) - and is less crumbly and gritty. My boyfriend and I ordered six tacos to start (for $28), then added another four... we also got a side soup. The pozole was really bright and flavourful, with rich, stewed chunks of pork. It came with shreds of lettuce, some radishes, and lime to squeeze in. Here is my review, with tacos listed from most to least favourite: 1. Birria Tacos (Lamb) - This taco wasn't part of the set of six; we had to order a la carte. The sauce was very flavourful but my main complaint is that I wish there were more sauce! It came with a side of guac to add on. 2. Chorizo beef (x2) - This taco was pure sausage-y meat, but was quite delicious. Don't get it if you don't like meat!! 3. Carnitas (x2) - The braised, shredded pork was so porky! It retained its tenderness / softness quite well, and kept leaking out fatty juices as we bit into it. 4. Pastor (x2) - The diced pineapple added bright, fruity highlights to the pork, but also simultaneously overwhelmed the taste. 5. Pollo con mole Negro - Very interesting negro sauce; we could actually taste the cocoa in it! Wasn't my favourite though... 6. Chicarron en Salsa Verde - Also wasn't my favourite... flavours were good but the chicarron was literal pork fat. I understand that it's pork belly, but wished for a slightly leaner version! 7. Nopales - I was expecting some toppings on this, as I've had versions with queso oaxaca, etc. Instead, it came bare and the cactus was pickled... not the best version I've had and I was a little disappointed. read more

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I dont have the heart to be negative about this groovy little non corporate space, but that being said , the last time i was there it was pretty bad. Maybe because i got it to go? Not sure just not impressed. read more

Have enjoyed dinner & lunch from here over the last couple days. Delicious. Definitely worth checking out. read more

La Fiesta Latina - Mexican Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I honestly am so happy I've found this place. Me and my partner can't get enough!! The food is so authentic and delicious. Service is good and very kind. The atmosphere is cute and cozy with fun decoration that makes me feel I'm back in Oaxaca. read more

La Fiesta Latina - Authentic decoration - Mexican Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

My friend, my spouse and I went for dinner at la Fiesta Latina. The menu offers a wide variety of Latin American foods not limited to Mexican, Salvadorian and Columbia's. I forgot to see if the restaurant and bathroom are accessible. My party ate outside on the patio/parking lane, which is accessible. The menu offers lots of meat, vegetarian and vegan options. My friend had a taco plate, my spouse had quesadillas and I had empanadas. Everything was delicious and freshly made. I loved my meal and will be returning ! read more

I love Latin American food and have been wanting to try La Fiesta Latina for a while now. My husband and I finally got around to it. Our new Covid-19 Pandemic activity is to get takeout at a place we haven't tried before and then bring it to a park we haven't been to before and have a picnic. That weekend our takeout was La Fiesta Latina and our park was Vincent Massey Park. I love their $10 deals. I got the 3 tacos deal and my husband got the 2 empanadas deal. For my tacos I got Conchinita Pibil, Pastor, and Chicken Mole. For the empanadas, my husband got Chorizo and Tinga. My tacos were delicious! The Mole Chicken one was a bit spicy and full of flavour. I could definitely taste the chocolate and nuts in it. The Pastor taco was also excellent. The pork cubes were super tender and the pineapple was fresh pineapple, none of that canned stuff, lol. The Conchinita Pibil was a bit oily and greasy, and while it was tasty, it was my least favourite. Still, overall I enjoyed my tacos very much. My husband enjoyed his empanadas, but said next time he will get the tacos, lol. (I gave him a bite of each of my tacos, just so you know the context of his statement.) Service was friendly and welcoming. We waited about 15-20 minutes for our food. Due to the current Covid-19 Pandemic, they only have outdoor dining (their indoor space is too small and would make physical distancing a challenge). They have a table for 4 in front of the restaurant, and a few tables for 2 to the side of their restaurant. I noticed that most people were getting takeout. This place is legit. No Tex-Mex here. It's authentic. They have Mexican, Venezuelan and Colombian food. I want to try the arepas! And the burritos! And more tacos! Haha. The restaurant is at the eastern edge of Chinatown. Street parking only. read more

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amazing food! nachos, chorizo tacos and birria tacos were 5 stars! nice quiet atmosphere and very friendly staff. will def come back again when we come back to town. read more

I was pretty set on the enchiladas here, and they have a few (green, red, and mole sauces), but since I wasn't in the mood for anything too spicy, I got the enchiladas verdes. The green salsa was mild, but the shredded chicken inside had red sauce and was a bit spicier. It had some sour cream baked in on top of each of the three small tortillas, a generous amount of cheese baked on top of the sauce, and then queso fresco on top of that after baking. I actually didn't expect there to be as much cheese on top as there was, so, as a big cheese lover, I was very pleasantly surprised. Overall, it was pretty tasty and flavourful, though I was there was some sort of crunchy or crispy side component to give a bit of a contrast in texture. Good thing I also got an order of their picada platter for the whole fam, including the babe! It's a large Mexican appetizer platter with chicharron, yuca frita, plantain, tortilla chips, chorizo, salsas, and guacamole. I had head the chicharron was really good, so I wanted to try it for sure, but because I'm so greedy and gluttonous, I also wanted to try a bunch of other things, and this seemed the most economical haha. The chicharron isn't the same as what we Filipinos define it as (crispy pork rinds), and is actually more like small pieces of fried pork. Though I believe it's deep fried, the meat was still very tender and juicy, salty but not overly so. Would be great in some tortillas as a taco or something, and same with the chorizo, which wasn't very spicy at all. The yuca fries were crispy and so addictive (baby loved them, too!), and even better with the chipotle dip. I could've easily munched on a whole plate of these. The lid for the chipotle dip came off in the container and spilled over some of the fries, but I wasn't mad about it :) The tortilla chips were deep fried and thicker than what you might be used to. They weren't as crispy after the delivery, but still good, and went well with the medium-spiced salsa, of course. Though there weren't that many tortilla chips, they were also great with the guacamole, which was a larger portion than the salsa and chipotle dip and more generous than I've gotten at any other restaurant period. It was very smooth with no chunks, and my husband said it was probably the best he's ever had. The plantains were deep fried, too, and much harder and drier in texture than I expected. I found them to be overcooked and would have liked them to be at least a bit more moist inside. I also got a tamal, agua de horchata, and tres leches cake. For the tamal, it said on the menu that you could choose spicy meat or veggies, and wrapped in a banana leaf or corn leaf. I asked for the spicy meat in a corn leaf, but I got meat [pollo con mole (chicken with mole sauce)] in a banana leaf, so I'm not sure if there just wasn't availability or if the meat was with a banana leaf and the veggie was in the corn leaf. It was okay in flavour, but wasn't what I was expecting or craving, as it had hard corners and I think maybe it was overcooked. I wish they gave the option or at least indicated what kind of meat and what kind of sauce it was. I took the chance without knowing, though, so that's on me. Maybe I'll try the veggie one next time. The horchata was way too sweet for me, so I don't think I'd order it again. The tres leches cake (sponge cake with "tres leches" - evaporated milk, condensed milk, and heavy cream, plus whipped cream), on the other hand, was amazing! Someone recommended it on my socials and I am glad they did because it was not too sweet at all and perfectly moist. Confession: I don't like cake. BUT I would love cake if all of them tasted like this one! My husband isn't into cake, either, but he saw it in the fridge and wanted to "try" it. Let's just say he should've just gotten his own piece. It was a generous portion, but still, lol. I had a bite of my husband's chilaquiles with beef in spicy red sauce (you have a choice of green or red), though not as big of a "bite" as he had of my cake lol. It had a ton of cheese, sour cream, and a good amount of Mexican-style steak (sliced) on top. I'm not usually a fan of chilaquiles because I don't know how I feel about soggy tortilla chips, but it was quite good and not too spicy or salty. We'll definitely order/eat from here again, maybe tacos next time! read more

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The staff is very nice, but the food is pretty bad. I ordered 3 things and had a hard time eating any of it.

Feels like stepping back in Mexico.. A small cozy restaurant with great food and wonderful service. Price was very reasonable with a large serving. Staff/Ottawa were very nice, helpful and friendly. Will go back for sure again. Thanks for the great dinner. read more

The food was great, service was wonderful. We had a large group who all needed to get somewhere after. They were able to accommodate all of our various dietary restrictions and speed up the service so we would be get out in time to get where we had to go. They were extremely kind. Very tasty and authentic tacos. read more

Best soft tacos in Ottawa, hands down. Super flavorful and fresh ingredients. Barbequed pork made the very same day. Friendly staff and comfortable atmosphere. Loved it! read more