I remember coming here all the time for my lunch break in high school. Specifically, I recall ordering the nachos almost every time! They were enormous and pretty darn tasty. I'm gonna do my best to make it back here for old times' sake.

Food : Tastes are fairly common, not exclusive. I thought the "Grandma's" dish I had was way over-priced for the sub-par taste-satisfaction it provided.

Ambience : Decent. I have eaten in less pretentious surroundings.

Service : Fairly prompt. I don't care much for smiling waiters, but then I don't want them barking at me either. I felt one of the senior ones was overtly brusque.

The restaurant had me wondering if it really is worth going back again for the experience. Competition is tough for restaurants in the Bay Area! - I wouldn't go back.

If you are looking for authentic Mexican food, prepared fresh, just like a Mexican Grandmother would make, then this is the place for you.

If you are looking for inexpensive Americanized Mexican fast food, then go to Taco Bell.

This place is for those who want the real thing. I was seated quickly, and the service was superb. The food was outstanding! Again this is not Taco Bell. They were very accomidating as well. I have dietary restrictions, which they adjusted for.

You can expect to spend around $25.00 per head for an entree, soft drink, tax, and a 20% tip. I did not have alcohol.

The atmosphere was just average, but I was there for the food.

Try the house special. I don't remember the name, but it was chicken is a sour cream sauce.

The chips and salsa were great.

Ignore the reviews from those who wanted a cheap Taco Bell meal.

The food here is no better than any other place, the biggest con is - its expensive and you have to wait quite a long time to pay for this expensive food. Drinks arent cheap either.

exican food is my favorite, and La Fiesta is at the top of my list. Others in the Bay Area hardly come close to La Fiestas flavors and food quality. Sauces are the thing here. My particular favorite is the green sauce served on the Fiesta Burrito, a very flavorful vegetarian item. The interior ambiance is bright and cheerful, and I like the fact that their location has a 'secret hole in the wall' feel off the main restaurant row. I was dismayed to read some of the harsher reviews here. OK - here's the thing - their hosts and servers can be a little flakey sometimes, especially if you come during prime weekend dinner hours - that's when this popular place is always packed. If it's a weekend, I'll try to arrive before 6:30 or after 8:30, and at those times the service always seems to run quite smoothly.