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La Fiesta is a family owed restaurant that serves El Salvadorian food. I was here on a Sunday a few weeks ago. I was rather disappointed with how slow the service was and how limited the selection of items was on the Sunday menu. The only items that were available to choose from were pupusa, quesadilla, yuca frita (deep fried cassava), tamales and maybe one or two more items. The regular dishes including burritos, enchiladas and others were unavailable.
In contrary, due to the limited dish selection that were available on the Sunday, the restaurant offered a number of specials/discounts, which was something I appreciated very mcuh and it definitley was an incentive for costumers to come back.
At my visit, I'm not sure what the occasion was but during our meal, a man in full El Savaroean costume came by and put on a lovely traditional performance. He came by our table and sang a few folk songs. He even explained the story behind the tune. What an experience! This might be something you can request if you'd like a special performance on a special occasion.
In terms of food, they are good but they're definitely not nearly as good as Mercadito Latino. I would come back again only if there's a reason to.
I am not one to write a review because everyone's experiences are so different. That being said I HAD TO SAY SOMETHING ...... food was AMAZING. Best Papusas I have ever had, chicken burrito full of rich flavor. I could go on and on but I don't want to bore anyone that is reading this. Trust me, you must go!!!
Sorry for the lack of pictures ... I already ate it. 😊
We got the signature dinner for 2 and it was fantastic! The variety given to us was perfect. If you want to try a whole bunch of things and can't decide just pick one of the dinners for 2's. The tortilla soup was tasty, just the right amount of spice. I could eat a huge bowl of it! The fresh juices were both delicious and unique. Everything from our dinner had a unique and different flavour and the flavours were beautiful. The variety was perfect. I cannot wait to go back again! I took off a .5 in the rating because I found the service to be a bit spotty. Very friendly and warm but a little slow.
Pros: great food, the service is super friendly, and I love that they cater to vegans. They offer two different vegan combo platters and they're pretty filling for what you get. The tamales are the best part: so sweet and soft. Their drinks all taste so fresh and fruity, especially the sangria and lemonade.
Cons: the service is SLOW. It took us an hour to get salad and another hour after that for our entrees. The place wasn't even that busy! Plus we came on a night there was a mariachi singer. I don't know who installed their sound system, but the mic quality was fuzzy and way too loud for such a small space. The guy kept wandering from table to table, serenading people while they awkwardly smiled and looked uncomfortable.
Bottom line: if you have somewhere else to be, are on a first date, or just don't like waiting two hours for food, eat somewhere else. I'd like to say the food is worth the wait, but not quite.
Amazing food, service and people! Great menu choices! To put it simply.....you are missing out if you haven't been here! You will forever crave it! ❤️
food was good and authentic, service friendly and accomodating, they made a great subsititute to accomodate my allergies during dessert,have been impressed every time I have gone there, its a great local place,if it gets really discovered you will never get a seat so try it now
Earlier this week we had the latest installment of our Why Cook Wednesday supper club. Our last gathering was at the Noodle Express for Dim Sum. This month the theme was South American. Two of the regular attendees suggested La Fiesta Cafecito. I looked it up and knew that it would be close to the south end of the St. Anne’s bus route. Fortunately, the bus stops just by the side of the strip mall where the restaurant is located.
The ambience and service were solid. Very friendly, clearly a family/community run business with plenty of love and passion to go around. The pupusas are unreal. Clearly the highlight of our experience. Obviously handmade and very flavourful. The tamales rival the ones I ate at Mercadito Latino, which I had personally crowned as the Best Tamales In Winnipeg until eating here. Now I'm on the fence. Very good, Fresh, moist, and savoury. The spicy chicken soup we had to start was a surprise highlight. SO spicy, but incredibly delicious. I was thankful when I ate the last spoonful because if there had been more, I would have continued eating it until my mouth caught fire. We had decided to each get a little sampler platter to try the most amount of dishes possible, but it was about twice as much food as we could eat. Next time I think we'll order a tamale to start and share a platter, and still probably leave feeling a bit over-full.
My New Favorite Place to Eat in Winnipeg. Holy sh_t! this place is awesome! I haven't had good Latin food in a couple of years since I move to Calgary. I got the combination platter #3 it comes with soup or salad, 1 corn tamale, 1 chicken tamale, 1 pupusa & a chicken enchilada. I had the soup of the day which was chipotle chicken soup it has a nice smokey flavor with a little heat from the chipolte pepper & was perfect for this cold spell going on. The tamales where very good as well but are an acquired taste the enchilada was one of the best I have had. I never had pupusa's so I have nothing to compare it too but I am now a pupusa fanatic. I will be back hear again soon.
A mini vacation. With the music and atmosphere along with the food it felt like we were away for the night. Highly recommend for a chill night out.
In this world of instant food that comes from a 5 gallon pail it's nice to wait a few extra minutes for something made from scratch. Fresh, filling, large portions. Good personal service and very clean room. Will rerturn for more!
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Great Food and Amazing Service. I've always liked La Fiesta, from way back when it was at its former location.
Thank goodness we went early today, because the place was filled with reserved tables for their Saturday dinner service,
This family run Salvadorian eatery is stellar when it comes to friendliness, food and service. As always, we were greeted at the door, and met with a smile. The owners take great pride in their restaurant, and the quality of their food. They aim to please their customers and do so very naturally,
We had the corn tamal--delicious and light, served piping hot--the vegetarian burrito--the "small" one which was generous enough with the tamal. It was very yummy, (The regular size burrito always has enough left over to bring home.) Also sampled was a La Fiesta specialty, the Three Cheese and Beef Soft Enchilada Tortilla which was a large and filling tortilla topped with a delicious and bountiful combination of beef, beans, salsa and cheese.
The soup of the day was a tasty spicy chicken.
We also tried a Mexican beer which was very nice.
La Fiesta Cafecito is a favourite, and we will continue to return there for more of their great food and friendly ambiance.
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Good Food, Slightly Lacking in Flavor. Happened to be in the area a couple weeks ago and decided to try La Fiesta out, especially since I heard they offer vegan dishes. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they had a few options including combo plates that were vegan! This is great for anyone who is vegan because the entire combo is labeled vegan so there is no having to say "skip the cheese" or asking a zillion questions about whether anything contains eggs etc.
I went with Vegan Combo #2, which came with a huge burrito loaded with rice and beans, a crisp tortilla topped with mashed avocado, a corn tamale, and a type of coleslaw. By far the best part of the meal was the tamale. The inside was soft and sweet and I probably could have eaten 5 of them. The coleslaw was probably the worst dish; it had an off flavor (like it was rancid) and after a couple of bites I could not have anymore. The tortilla with avocado and burrito were both good, but not great. There was definitely some flavor lacking. I never asked for it spicy, but I didn't know I had to. I think a little fresh jalapeno, some salt, and cilantro could have done wonders. (**a fellow reviewer has informed me that El Salvadorian cuisine does not typically contain spice, which explains why my food came out the way it did. So, not their fault. Although plain avocado with salt on a tortilla is still a tad boring for me personally).
My bf had a Vegetarian Combo, which included a jalapeno salad, a crisp tortilla topped with refried beans sprinkled with cheese, a smaller sized burrito and a bean pupusa. His meal came with salsa, which added more flavor. He enjoyed his entire meal.
You definitely get a lot of food and for the 2 of us our bill was under $40. I found everything was of good quality. We came in 15 minutes before closing and they had our food ready for take out 20 minutes later. I would try this place again in the future if I am near by. Just remember, if you like it spicy, tell them!
How can't you love this place!. I keep coming back to this place! They treat everyone like a friend, and once they get to know you, you are family! I can not express how genuine and caring the people who own and work here are.
The food is always delicious, and full of flavor! The menu is true El Salvadorian cuisine and they stay true to that, this has made me a fan. Try some of the the fresh juices they offer, my favorite is the Tarmarindo. The desserts vary as they do a special one each night, I have never been disappointed in one yet!
The atmosphere is amazing, it's a small quaint restaurant, about a dozen or so tables, plus the small patio in the summer time. They can have live entertainment sometimes on the weekend, as one of the owners sings some traditional music of El Salvador. This all being said, it is wise to make a reservation on the weekends or at prime dinner hour.
Try it, just once, come in a stranger and leave a friend... then just try not to come back for more! So good!
Excellent!. LOVE the food here and the atmosphere. It's always full so reservations are highly recommended. And when I say full I don't mean busy and chaotic. It's a small relaxing place and the owner always makes people feel welcome and NEVER rushes people out the door. It's just you most likely won't get a table without a reservation. Tons of food combination options to choose from and their drinks are de-lish!! Also, it appears there is live music although I haven't gone when they are playing yet. One of my favourites in Winnipeg.
Amazing Food, Amazing Time. This restaurant is tiny and when you first walk in it feels a little squished but if you get in early you can get a good spot. Our waiter was SO nice, honest and hilarious. It's rare to find a server who actually loves their job anymore and you could totally see that this guy did! He made great conversation and if something would take awhile to order he told us it would, if something was extremely spicy he warned us about it. The food was so excellent that we ordered more to take home because we wanted to eat it again tomorrow and so did the other people we were with. Everyone at the table wanted more even after we were full. At the end of our meal a man came out totally dressed up in El Salvadorian costume wear and began singing and playing guitar. Suddenly you felt like you were in El Salvador! I will for sure go back and promote this place to all my friends, such a great experience!
One Of The 2 Fat Guys
+4.5
Excellente!. I have had the pleasure of eating here twice. Each time is a sensory extravaganza. The food is impeccably prepared in true, real life Latino flair. Their papusas and enchiladas could make a grown amigo cry, but really, the star of the show at La Fiesta in my opinion is the incredible Camarones al Ajillo (garlic sauce shrimp) or equally superb, the shrimp burrito. Not sure what they do with their shrimp, but they are just out of this world. Also serve a dandy margarita with Hornitos real tequila.
There really is no equal in Winnipeg for Latino/ Salvadoran food. And the service couldn't be friendlier. About the wait....... order a marg and relax. The food is TOTALLY worth the wait.
Guys take your girls. 4.5 camarones out of 5.
Absolutely fabulous!. Finally got there and was so pleased. The food is spectacularly delicious but the first impression comes from the friendliest and happiest wait staff I have experienced in a very long time. Some of the revues mentioned very long waits for the food to be served; perhaps it's that I was in no hurry but I never felt as though I waited at all. In fact, the leisure without excessive waiting was exactly what added to a really very delightful experience with some wonderful food. One great treat was a dairy drink called a Horchata. It's a must try ... milky deliciousness that is both sweet and savoury. Try it while you wait for the soup to arrive.
This is a cozy little restaurant that makes authentic El Salvadorean food. The wait staff are very friendly and accommodating. I had ordered the Signature Dinner for Two for my daughter (14) and I. We loved every bite, in fact even ordered extra corn and chicken tamales to take home! The only downside is the amount of time to get your food, be prepared to wait almost an hour. Two thumbs up:)
Very Authentic. This place is adorable! As soon as you walk in your mouth waters.
I had heard very little about it but my husband had wanted to go for some time, we had actually thought it was Mexican food. Walking in, it smelled SO good. We found out when seated that the food was actually El Salvadorian.
The servers are clearly family and our server was a middle aged gentleman who was absolutely adorable, making quips and jokes and making everyone smile.
Everything there is made fresh to order so don't go starving, you won't get your food very quickly. I assure you, it's worth it though.
I have been told to try papusas and the ones here are amazing. My friend is native from Chile and El Salvador and he says this is as close as it gets to home.
Prices were actually very fair! You get a lot of food for what you pay for.
But no matter what, get the dessert. The meringue is phenomenal. Piled high with berries and whipped cream you won't regret it!!
Enjoy!
What a fantastic meal! Two pork papusas and two burritos, one chicken one beef, both HUGE!
Slightly different flavors from Mexican versions. These folks are from El Salvador. Very nice people making incredible homemade food.
Certainly not fast food. Took almost an hour to get it. But well worth the wait.
The food is amazing. The best service I have had in a really long time.
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Just ate at this tiny establishment. Never thought to make reservations, obviously a miss step on my part. We showed up as a party of 4 at 6:30 and were told half hour wait; one hour layer we'd sunk so much time in we weren't willing to give up. We were seated and ordered right away because we didn't want to wait any longer to eat. Didn't take too long to get our yummy soup but an hour after ordering we got our meal. We were not expecting this long a dining experience. Yes the food is homemade and tasty but I don't know how quick we'd be running back. Also I'm guessing the owner of the tiny restaurant tossed on an authentic mexican suit and sang, he is a good singer but in such a small space it was just too much. The chicken adobo soup comes in two sizes, small and medium and its tasty but we found it strange they referred to the second option as medium and not large. Doesn't medium designate its an in between? Oh well, the pupusas are fantastic. Several combo two platters were enjoyed along with some beef burritos. All the food was hot except the one beef burrito poderoso. Would we recommend the place, yes but don't be in a hurry and reservations would be a smart idea
Had an amazing first meal here tonight. Never had El Salvadorian food before so we ordered a combination platter. The Papusas were our favorite. We did wait about an hour for our food but we were aware of that posaibility before we went and it was well worth it.
Everything fantastic!. Heard about La Fiesta Cafecito from a friend, so I decided to take a friend out for a birthday dinner. We made reservations and when we walked in were instantly greeted by our friendly waiter. He explained menu items and encouraged us to try to soup! Glad it did, it was delightful. Menu items were huge, enough to fill you up and take some home as well. Very friendly staff, who came by to check on us often with a huge smile. It was my friends birthday and they must have noticed, because they came by and asked us if were were celebrating something special, when we told them yes, they prepared a wonderful pineapple jam and molasses cake and sang "Happy Birthday" in English and Spanish. It was a highlight of our night! I would recommend this quaint little restaurant, and will definitely be visiting again! Portions were generous at a great price.
Very good food. The server was very friendly. Just be prepared to wait and wait and wait and wait for your food. I would go again it was worth it however, I would make sure I wasn't starving when I go there, or try a week day instead.
Lover Of All Things Food
+4.5
Holy this food is amazing!! .... Holy this food is amazing!!
Sometimes there is a bit of a wait, but I just avoid weekends now. If anyone has had authentic pulidas, then you will know this restaurant kicks butt! Most pupusas are skinny and barely full, these are 3 times the size thick. Also, to those who said blan... Um, stop eating like an American with desensitized taste buds full of salt. This actually has flavour, not 3lbs of salt. Anywhooo. I am regular for 15yrs. Love them Sooo much. Promise to be back soon.
Worth the wait. Best restaurant in the city!
I've been there twice now and it's been a good experience. The dining area is small, but warm, clean and bright. We had the same server both times and he's so friendly and happy. The service can be a little slow at times, but I expect that from family restaurants. I like to get the combo platter #3 because it comes with a good variety of items and is just filling enough for 2 people. The juices are good too.
Great customer service!. My fiancee and I visited this restaurant on a recent stop in Winnipeg. The customer service was fantastic! The staff was very friendly and attended to our comfort and enjoyment throughout the entire dining experience. I had the extra large beef burrito - it was huge and they did not skimp on the filling. My fiancee had a combo platter that showcased a sampling of traditional El Salvadorian foods - he was full and very satisfied with the taste and variety. His meal also came with soup or salad to start; he chose soup (Tortilla Chicken Chipotle) and it was delicious - a great broth and large pieces of chicken. The restaurant atmosphere was nice in addition to being very clean. For those who like things on the milder side the dishes we ordered were great. However, if you prefer some heat, be sure to enquire about heat options.
We would absolutely go back based on value, portion size/taste and staff attentiveness to our dining needs.
Great restaurant! Authentic Latin American food. Service was fantastic. Food is absolutely fantastic! To top it off they had a gentleman singing Mexican style mariachi style music. Made for a great dining experience.
Awesome people and food!. The owners are very accomodating and friendly. Had reservations for a large group and they were able to accomodate us with no problems or hesitations although the restaurants has limited space. Love the atmosphere. On the Saturday we were there they had live music (from the owner). Very fun and entertaining.
And the food... delicious. The pupusas and burritos were my favorite. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful and authentic. Prices are on par with other South/Central american restaurants around town, but what is top notch here is the friendly family-run service and delicious food.
The food was awesome. Everything was prepared fresh. Staff was wonderful. Surroundings quaint. We will definitely be going back. Seating is limited so you should make a reservation.
If you seek a well rounded restaurant, you must try la fiesta. Amazing staff make you feel at home, enjoying the quaint and cozy atmosphere. Their corn tamales are insane, a desert in themselves. I've also had a taco soup which is absolutely perfect. Definitely a must try!
Fabulous. By far my favorite place for this type of food. Fresh, original food that tastes amazing. The owners/employees are extremely friendly. You feel welcome and they show an interest in serving you your meal. Corn tamales are absolutely incredible!! Favorite item on the menu so far. I have had their soup, I believe it was some for spicy taco soup of the day. It was also tasty. Have not had anything here that I did not like. Great food, great service!!
NOMNOMNOM. The food is great. The owners are the sweetest. You wait a bit for your food, but dudes, everything is made fresh. So come on now. The only complaint I have is that they had to move so far away. They were awesome on Ellice.
Wow! Amazing!!! Everything is fresh and delicious! Friendly service too!
Excellent! Love the owners and the food is amazing. I'm not sure what people are thinking when they say the portions are small. They have more than ample servings and it's not a buffet people! I've never left hungry.
This family is adorable. The food is always delicious. My favourites include vegan burrito, their soup and of course bean & cheese papusas. For those who complained that it's not spicy enough, just ask for their hot sauce!
This place is killer....periode !!. I am sorry who ever does not like this place is crazy, the food is super authentic, tasty, large portions and super reasonably cheap. Bin eating hear since it used to be on ellice back in the day. I always get a tamale to start and of course a big ass burrito. Yum this place is a must for good food.
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Muy Rico. I've read previous reviews saying this food lacked flavour and heat....also as previously mentioned... this is NOT Mexican ! If you have travelled to Central or South America before you will find this food to be excellent for it's region.
I had the COMBINATION PLATTER #3 (assorted or vegetarian)
"An assorted platter consisting of a side salad or soup to start, one chicken burrito, one pupusa, one corn tamal,one chicken tamal, & one beef enchilada. Served with salsa."
I chose the side salad with jalapeno dressing and it definitely had spice to it, very nice ! Everything on my combination plate was superb. The corn tamal was wrapped in a dried yellow corn husk, tasty and sweet. The chicken tamal wrapped in a plantain leaf had a totally different flavour, sweet yet savoury. The beef enchilada was more like a tostada, open face, not wrapped. Chicken burrito with onions, rice and cheese was subtle and delicious. Finally the El Salvadorian pupusa, which is a corn flour shell filled with refried beans and a soft Salvadoran cheese called Quesillo, much more flavourful than mozerella. It was divine and is also available with different ingredients stuffed inside. I asked for a bottle of hot sauce at my table but never used it so as not to overpower the simple yet rich flavours of the foods.
Service was very friendly, prices are reasonable and all food is laboriously handmade.
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What a gem!. This has singlehandedly in two hours become our favourite restaurant! The charm and the quaintness of the restaurant itself was undeniably a mini get-away. The people who run the restaurant are super sweet (we had made a reservation and he remembered our names all evening!). Definitely make a reservation, and go on an evening where you're not doing anything after dinner, because it's very busy at dinner time, and all the food is made to order, so it takes a while to have the whole meal. We had the Divine Dinner for Two, which is one of everything (almost) on the menu, plus wine, plus coffee, dessert and an appetizer. Which actually turns out to be just the right amount of food for two. We're not usually big dessert fans, and this dessert was not overly sweet chocolate cake (but it was insanely moist) served with a semi-sweet custard and fruit. It was amazing. Just a note though, that if you are going expecting Mexican food, don't. It's El Salvadorian which is extremely flavourful, but their nachos are not the usual cheesy kind served with sour cream and salsa, they are homemade nacho chips served with a kind of salsa I've never seen before (not chunky, and very mild, but super tasty), and refried beans (but not the grey/brown kind I'm used to seeing - they were deep brown and tasted almost roasted), just as an example. All in all, I would definitely recommend this to anyone! We're definitely going back! I'm still in awe over it 12 hours later!!
Fantastic!. Love this place. hands down awesome service, GREAT tamales, pupusas, and drinks. Even though it can be a bit slow for service, everything is made fresh and you can taste the yumminess. Some might make mention that the food is bland - have you ever travelled to central america? (NOT MEXICO!) this is El Salvadorian food -there is no Tex-Mex chipotle jalapeno insanity there, but lots of rice, beans and corn! (There are salsa sauces you can ask for on the side and jalapeno pupusas if you want 'zing'...it's a wonderful place to get real central american food.)
Owners are awesome..the only improvement would be more desserts to choose, but usually we are too stuffed to eat sweets anyways!
Loved the whole experience!. I loved it. The service was friendly (the place was hoppin' on a Friday night, so it wasn't super fast though), the drinks were delightful (the fresh juices that is), and we shared a "Divine Dinner" for two. It was very enjoyable. The tortilla nachos were hot and fresh. The enchilladas, pupusas, and burritos were lovely. I didn't find anything incredibly spicy (which is good), since I prefer to taste the SEASONINGS to tasting straight "tabasco" heat. I thought it was fantastic. Anyone who didn't like La Fiesta probably also spends WAY too much time at Taco Bell- and thinks that's "real" Mexican.
Yum!!!. I've enjoyed every meal I've had at La Fiesta. The service has always been top notch, very friendly servers. You WILL wait a while for your meal, as it is made from scratch. There is a small note on each table explaining this. But it was worth the wait and to be honest, we really didn't wait very long at all.
Awesome!. Very awesome. Very friendly owners, pretty fast service and the divine dinner for two was a good way to check out the menu. The beef burrito was really flavorful and the pupusa's were incredible!! Definitely check it out!
Great family-run restaurant. Authentic Salvadorian food. Must-haves include papusas and the corn tomales. Friendly and helpful staff.
Insanely good. Just at the restaurant with a full tummy but want to eat more because it is just simply too good. Ordered combination and a cerveza! Now I want to try all of their menu. Even in weekdays, it seems quite busy. Wouldn't hurt to make a reservation.
Delicious pupusas just like you'd get back home!
Only downside is that they're often very busy and it may take some time to get your order as everything is being made in the back from scratch.
I'd recommend getting a reservation and ordering appetizers. So you're not dissapointed.
These are the best pupusas in the city without a doubt! My wife and I make it a thing to come frequently. You will not be disappointed
Always enjoyed their papusas and tamales. One of best! This place never disappoints. Orchatas drink is a must try.
This is a lovely place with good food and good prices. It gets a little busy at times, so reservations are recommended.
Beautiful food at this El Salvadoran restaurant. We have eaten there many times in the last few years. The food is authentic - my travels have taken me to El Salvador twice in the past - the food at this restaurant takes me back to those times. Really love the burritos. The refried beans have a nice flavour. Some nice hot and spicy dishes as well. Would definitely recommend this restaurant.
The food and service is always fabulous. They are so appreciative that you have came.
This gem in the South End is a must try! I can eat their Pupusas every day! Reasonable prices and the portions are huge.
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