Mexican dishes that focus on flavor are what you’ll find at La Fiesta Mexican Grill in Hixson. The restaurant is known for its classic dishes and homemade spices that bring the taste of Mexico right to Tennessee in the most delicious way.
“We’ve managed to keep a lot of the traditions of our family in our food, and our customers love it,” said owner Raul Mendez, noting they use family recipes that have been handed down for generations.
New to La Fiesta’s menu, but old and dear to the Mendez family’s heart, is their specially prepared chicken enchiladas. Mendez said they’ve made this dish at home for many years, but only recently brought it to the restaurant for customers. It’s made a big impact.
“If you’re looking for something spicy that has a smoky flavor to it, it’s this dish,” Mendez shared. “We’ve also just added a new spice blend to our black beans and our red sauce that’s really top-quality and made all in-house.”
Fish tacos topped with avocado at La Fiesta. / Photo by Mark GillilandHe went on to say that the spice blend they’ve begun making and serving is unique from other Mexican dining experiences in that it has a lot of flavor and punch that’s outside of the jalapeno taste you typically find. Pair the new smoky black beans with Mexican lasagna that has a chipotle tang to it and you have a match made in heaven.