We loved the Fiesta Del Rio on Polaris Parkway and were sad to see it close permanently last week. So, today, Cinco de Mayo, we decided to head out to Johnstown to the original Fiesta Del Rio and we found it to be as good as our old favorite on Polaris Parkway. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The interior decor is very pleasant and bright. And while it is Mexican-themed, it is a more subdued interior than most Mexican restaurants[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. The service was EXCELLENT and the food was GREAT. It being Taco Tuesday, my wife had a selection of tacos and all were great. I went for my go-to, a burrito, and was not disappointed. The pulled pork in the burrito was exceptional. It was served with rice and a salsa like salad on the side -- it was great. This location is a bit of a drive compared to their former Polaris location but it was worth the drive. read more

I wish I could begin to tell you how good FDR is. But you just have to experience it. From drinks without the kids to family night to birthday dinners... it has it all. The owners and servers will make you feel like absolute family!!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Recently they underwent renovations and I stepped out to another local Mexican restaurant and it was so awful! Never again.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Fiesta Del Rio - Mexican Near Me - Johnstown, Ohio

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Went to use the bathroom a different waiter was in there didn't lock the door turned and peed on the wall.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]I payed and left do not recommend using the bathrooms unless being subjected to someone's private parts are your wish[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

This little restaurant is a great option for you if you like Mexican food, they have from authentic to Tex Mex meals, and all are good. They have a lunch menu that is affordable and happy hour 12pm to 6pm. I'm planning to take advantage of this deal and have a few drinks someday. The service is good, friendly bartender and servers, the ambience is pretty chilled and cozy. Amazing spot here in Johnstown. read more

Fiesta Del Rio - Mexican Near Me - Johnstown, Ohio

One of the best Latin meals I've had in a while. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Good service, good atmosphere, excellent food.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

This is a really good Mexican restaurant... The food was really good. The decor is cool. The environment was enjoyable. My only criticism was that the wait staff was not really friendly but not in a rude way but more of an awkward way. It's really a good place for dinner. read more

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After reading the reviews I was not sure what to expect. I bought it as take out since the reviews for in restaurant dinning was not great. The chicken had good flavor and was not dried out like a lot of places. The beans were over cooked. Other than that I would eat it again. read more

Fiesta Del Rio - Chicken Fajitas After 3pm - Mexican Near Me - Johnstown, Ohio

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Hubby and I decided to go out and find a new place to eat. Picked Johnstown and we decided on Mexican food. Looks small on the outside look but once it opens up. Way more seating than I thought there would be. Once inside we were seated right away. Greeted with chips and salsa. I ordered a Sangria and Hubby a tea. He ordered Enchiladas Rancheros and I the Tacos EL Pastor. Food came out quick and hot. The portion size blew me away. My pic tells it all. My tacos were overly filled with meat and I'm not complaining one bit. My husband said the mole sauce was excellent. We really enjoyed our dinner and we will be back to try something new next time. The staff was very friendly and took great care of us. Thank you . Be back soon. read more

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[[HIGHLIGHT]]The environment was wonderful and the food looked great.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I ordered something and it was not at all described as it was on the menu. Before I could tell the waiter that it wasn't good, he disappeared for 35 minutes and didn't give us drinks or check on us. And still charged me for the meal I very obviously didn't even touch. read more

Consistent fast service and good food. Nothing stands out as spectacular, but everything we have had has been good. It is your typical small town Mexican restaurant. Lots of parking in the parking area and an outside seating area when it is nice out. read more

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Nothing is authentic feeling here. The food has been cold or at best, tepid every visit

Had some fajita tacos and enchiladas with mole. The mole was excellent. Service was friendly and efficient. The chips and salsa they give you were very good. Salsa had nice fresh flavor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The setting is very comfortable, clean and cheerful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We will definitely be back! Really nice find read more

Did not get my whole dinner! Asked twice party of five. Two of us did not get our whole dinner. Not even sorry. If you are charging 40 dollars a person all I want is what the menu says nothing? Waiter acted like he didn't care. Even told other staff with not a care given. read more

Reminds me of any hometown Mexican restaurant. Nothing fancy- but downright delicious . I always order the quesadillas Mexicanas, and the chicken and beef tips are super flavorful. Service is quick and easy and you won't be disappointed. Price is right, and kids meals are great too. read more

Fiesta Del Rio - Mexican Near Me - Johnstown, Ohio

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Wanted to update my review, as this place has really stepped up their game. What was once good is now exceptional. Taco Tuesday is a must-do with tacos priced so low that you won't think twice about ordering a giant frozen margarita as well! Great service with high quality food and generous portions. read more

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The food was excellent. The waiter was very friendly and [[HIGHLIGHT]]we enjoyed eating there very much![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]

I'm always overwhelmed by Mexican menus, but having a one pager for lunch deals helps a lot. Free chips and salsa! Why wouldn't they? I got the lunch pick two and picked a chicken quesadilla (loaded with flavor and with chicken!) and bean tostada, which looked like a salad and was so perfect. It also came with rice and beans. My husband ordered a chimichanga and enjoyed it. Our kindergartner had a cheese quesadilla with apple slices. Yum yum. The peach margarita was delicious and it was definitely enough for us to split since I drink pretty lightly. The colored sugar on the side was festive. read more

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Hubby & I were driving through this small town & decided to stop to get some tacos to go. We sat at the bar so we could place a to go order. We were asked if we wanted a drink & we replied that we wanted to order tacos to go. I also asked for chips & salsa while we waited. The tortilla chips were good but the salsa was meh. We were ignored for at least 15 minutes until finally someone got around to taking our order. I got a beef hard taco ($3.25) & a guacamole appetizer ($4.75). Hubby ordered a chicken soft taco ($3.99) & Xango ($6.99) which is "creamy cheesecake wrapped in a pastry fried tortilla" for dessert. When our food came, we sat outside to eat. The tacos were tasty but small. The guacamole was in a tiny 2 oz container. The "cheesecake" was below average. Would I eat here again? Maybe...to try their "Pick two lunch combo" ($8.95). read more

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Everything! The service, food, drinks and hospitality. Definitely will be coming back every time we are nearby. Great value and perfect for the family. read more

Great service, great food, great atmosphere! I usually get the chicken chimichanga with rice and beans or the enchiladas with verde sauce. The portions are good. Sometimes there is a bit of a wait, but it's always worth it. The staff has always been very kind. I love the complimentary chips and salsa :) the salsa has a bit of a sweet/basil taste too it but it's very good. read more

First time in in a while (about a year). Spouse went with standard one of each enchiladas. Sounded good. I went with seafood version. The proteins were warm, tortilla straight out of the bag, enough sauce to cover, sprinkle of cheese, sour cream salad, and standard rice. Nothing horrible, just not enough to miss not going. I really little the restaurant, just doesn't come to mind. That's bad for a city of 5k. Staff friendly, chips and salsa are good. Ice Tea is good. ‍ read more

We really enjoyed our food and drinks on our first visit here. The complimentary salsa is just the way I like it - smooth with a little zip and lots of flavor. It is just right for the free chips. The sangria was refreshing and the on rocks margaritas were delicious. The Taco Supremo was too much goodness to finish in one sitting. The Fish Tacos, Tacos al Pastor, and Shrimp Tacos were all done well and were nicely presented. The chef at Fiesta really knows what he's doing. The Chocolate Brownie Cake he whipped up was fantastic. The service was also a plus. You don't always get smiling, efficient, and attentive servers these days. It was a wonderful added benefit to our afternoon out. Fiesta del Rio is a nice addition to the dining options in Johnstown. It's also worthy of the 35-minute drive from the far side of Columbus. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Food and service were great! I had the chicken quesadilla and it was amazing. The ambiance was awesome and it was a clean restaurant read more

Fiesta Del Rio - Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Johnstown, Ohio

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We discovered this place by accident a few weeks ago. We've been back a few times since. Each time I've tried something different, and I have yet to have a bad experience. This place isn't pretentious, they serve good Mexican food, at very reasonable prices. We love the chips and salsa, the rest of the food is decent, not outstanding. Try the Pollo Loco! Great flavor with a balance between heat and marinated chicken. read more

Very disappointing outing. We've had great meals here in the past. The margaritas had always been bad. (They taste like they did not rinse the machine after they disinfected it. Very strong chemical taste.) But we got used to that. Order wine instead. But this time the meal was deplorable. I ordered steak fajitas. It was 80% onions and peppers and maybe 20% beef. The beef was burnt. Not charred. Burnt. The fajitas were so old that they stuck together and tore apart when you tried to separate them. I could not even finish the meal. Service was glacially slow. When I complained about how bad the meal was I was asked if I'd like dessert. Very disappointed. This was considered a hidden jewel of Johnstown. But whether it's COVID or whatever, today's experience was VERY disappointing. read more

Fiesta Del Rio - The plate was chipped at several places. I'm not sure this isn't a health code issue. - Mexican Near Me - Johnstown, Ohio

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Ordered from the menu on Google. First thing they say is it's the wrong menu and they raised the price for burritos by 2.00. When I asked about the price for the steak burrito the guy said 12.00. Same for the crab. When we picked them up my crab burrito was 13.00 and husbands was 13.50. When we commented on the extra prices they said crab or steak was extra. That should have been told when we called. The burritos were a nice size but prices too high. We're not going back. read more

I just love this place - for either eat-in or carry out. Really tasty food at reasonable prices. Expect some wait if you're going at a busy time - the word is out and this place is very popular, for good reason! read more

We love our local Mexican restaurant. We are always welcomed with a smile, the staff is so kind and fun! I can honestly say that we get the fastest service there even with large parties. The food is always hot and the drink are strong! We go about 2 times a week and would go more if we could! read more

Watermelon margarita and so far any food you want to order is a great choice. It's a local favorite of our family of 4.

First time there. Food was great! Fast and friendly service! We'll be back! Thank you!

Staff is incredibly nice, food is incredibly well prepared, food and drinks are reasonably priced, food is prepared quickly, this place is a 5 star joint. I love their oaxaquena and their texas margaritas. Definitely a go to if youre in the Johnstown area read more

Fiesta Del Rio is such an awesome addition to Johnstown. The service here is always incredible. The servers are friendly and attentive. I have been here at least 20 times and never had less than stellar service. The food is always fresh and delicious. Portion sizes are large. My mother in law swears they make the best guacamole on the planet. Everything is great all the way down to their basic quesadillas. Genuinely one of our favorite places to eat. Keep up the outstanding work! read more

Walked in seated right away, ordered drinks within a few minutes san julio margarita plus water. Chips and salsa presented. Settled on the vegetarian fajita add side of guacamole $3.50 WOW! now my lunch is $13.50 Everything tasted great, fajitas had no spice just seemed like salt n pepper kind if bland in a good wholesome way but could not finish portion served. Since they do not offer the san julio margarita in smaller size I ordered a regular margarita on the rocks (which I have had here before with no problems) - I took 1 sip and about spit it out. I never send drinks back but there was no way I could even endure the taste - it was horrible. Like days and days old gross never again! No way was that tequila, if so whatever mixed they used was super gross. I am not the least bit buzzed from grand san julio so prob avoid alcoholic mixed drinks, stick to something that cannot be watered down lol Anyways always good food and service regardless of drinks. Will have to find a mexican restaurant with stronger drinks or price to match consistency. Will dine again for food only next time. 1 less star for the first margarita I have said no to in 20 years. read more

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Food was okay, service was awful. We sat at the bar. Waited at least 10 minutes before we were even acknowledged

Holy cow this place is awful. First it took around 10 minutes or so for the waiter to arrive . Got our drink orders in and wait another 10 minutes until he comes back. Order the Flautas, Taco Asada, and Steak Mexicana. Flautaus wa cooked beyond belief, the Tacos came out as a Taco Salad (assuming the waiter mishears the order?) And the steak looked pathetic. Waiter didn't come back until the end which I had to flag down to get my check and get out of there. Skip this place at all cost - service, food quality, and delivery was bad - very bad. read more

Reliably decent food but nothing to write home about. They do have good hours and provide a nice mid-range dinner option in contrast to the fast food options in town but not as upscale as other options. Generous sized portions. The service can be a bit slow, though, but it's a good place to grab a casual bite. read more

Delicious. Stopped in while traveling through the area at lunch time. We were the first in the door. Mom had the shrimp chimichangas and I had a pork burrito. Just simply delicious. This was some of the best I've had in years. read more

I love the light fixtures and decor in here. The food was great and obviously homemade. The chips and queso were great. I ordered "A little bit of everything" I believe it was number #24. It was spectacular and a large amount of food! Service was prompt and drinks were kept full. Great Experience. If I had to pick a con it would be the guacamole they put atop my taco. It was the consistency of paste and had no flavor. Virtually everything else had an abundance of flavor though so I think it may have just been an off day for avocados! Lol read more

Much improved recently, although I liked it before! New ownership is doing a nice job. A few new menu choices - I had the burrito Diablo on the small menu handout, which I think was all new items. It was really good, but maybe not worth $13. Either way, looking forward to going back. Not that many choices out here. read more

Always enjoy the fajitas and margaritas here! Great staff too! Give them a try and you won't be sorry!