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    Boca Fiesta

    3.4 (393 reviews)
    ModerateMexican, Bars
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    BOCA FIESTA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Doris E.

    This is a fun spot for Mexican food. The decor is colorful and original. The service was friendly. The food was very good. The pricing is a little different in that you pay for everything individually, including the chips and some of the entree toppings. The guacamole is a make-your-own and I think would be better made for you.

    Al Pastor, Gator, and steak tacos
    Ben S.

    One of the top must try places in GNV during Fest and it did not disappoint. I think the whole rest of my group got the breakfast burritos so those must be good but I wanted to try something with a bit more flair. Everything was excellent. Disappointed that I didn't get to try the guac, it was at the other end of the table and never made it down to me, but the queso was very good. Will definitely come back.

    Street corn..straight outta Mexico!!! Obligatory..don't skip it!!! You're welcome!!
    Erich C.

    I absolutely love their chicken nachos! As you are delving into the cacophony of ingredients, cheese and chicken, it seems you run into chips that are perfectly covered 100% with cheese and other yummy stuff! My goodness, how my tongue and teeth dance to the flavors and textures!! So much foood!! You can use some of the nacho topping the next day, for breakfast, to make heuvos rancheros! I ordered online for pickup, and they wrote me the sweetest bon appetite note!! I love it!!

    Cheesy TVP empanada and cheesy rice
    Alyssa M.

    The food is usually pretty good, and most of the servers are very friendly. I have eaten in the actual restaurant and next door at The Backyard, and both experiences are similar. The ambiance is nice, especially in the outdoor area. I wouldn't come here just to eat again but the food is pretty good if you're here for trivia or another event. Definitely recommend the cheesy rice as a great snack!

    Sherlyn R.

    I really love this place! Food is amazing & service is great! The only thing i will say is that their drinks are STRONG which some people dont mind but i couldn't even drink the margarita i ordered because it was straight liquor

    Chimichanga
    Amie S.

    First time eating here and I don't know why I don't go more often! The outside atmosphere is really chill and perfect for a date night or dinner/drinks with your friends. The chorizo chimichanga actually shocked me by how flavorful the toppings made it, and it definitely ranks on my top 3 favorite chimichangas. The breakfast burrito is also good, exactly what you'd expect from a breakfast burrito. Definitely recommend boca fiesta!!

    Birria Tacos

    Very, very, very mid mexican food. Super americanized and even the "extras" are scams. I was charges $2.00 for both me and my fiancé getting the cheese in the picture below..... Is the cheese in the room with us? DO NOT ORDER CHEESE, it's literally a scam, and the waiter told me I was expecting too much when I asked for more.

    Gator and steak street style tacos.
    Pamela B.

    I had higher hopes for this places. The drinks were ok. Not that strong. I had a Mexican mule. It was tasty. We tried some tacos. The gator was good but the taco itself was bland. The steak taco had good flavors but not amazing. We ordered guac and it's a make your own style. Like you actually do all the work. Interactive dining. Thanks. At least it was fresh. I was not a fan of the elote. It tasted like Parma cheese was rubbed on it and the corn was barely there.

    Gator bites
    Kali M.

    Linley and Antony at the bar were the best. I order 3 drinks the Mexican Mule (the bitters ruined this drink for me), the mojito, and the rosemary lemonade (they recommended with gin instead of whiskey) it was my absolute favorite drink. I ordered elotes, a beef empanada and after bites. The elotes weren't true to elotes but they had great flavor. The empanada was huge but delicious and the gayer bites were my absolute favorite! I also had 2 tacos 1 steak taco street style and one shrimp taco boca fiesta style. Both tacos were good but I've had better tacos so I'm not too crazy about them. Overall I had a great experience the entire time and will definitely be back.

    Nachos with ground beef

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    The beef burrito and Al pastor burrito bowl were to die for! 10/10 would definitely eat here again!

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