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Fidel's


3.5 of 5 stars 25 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Mexican
  • 607 Valley Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075
  • (858) 755-5292
  • Price range: £9-22 ($14-$35)

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4 of 5 stars
Sacramento, Kentucky
23 Nov 2009

They make the best chicken burrito ever. Order it with their burrito sauce. It is chock full of tender white chicken meat very flavorful, unlike the garbage they serve in Old Town. And only $7! The chicken soup with rice and avocados is quite good. The nachos are great too. I like this place (and the one in Carlsbad too).... more

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3 of 5 stars
Del Mar/Carmel Valley
9 May 2009

The world of Mexican food afficionadoes in and around Solana Beach is divided (sharply!) between those who love Fidel's and those who love Tony's Jacal, right next door. I LOVE Tony's! Why would anyone go to a third class Mexican joint (albeit with atmosphere) when the best is 50 feet away? It's why people have been eating at Tony's for... more

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1 of 5 stars
Poway
31 Jan 2009
1
person found this review helpful

I went to Fidel's last night and was very disappointed. I went to the restaurant with a group of 12 for our friend's birthday. After we sat down, it took about 10 minutes to get our drinks and 25 minutes for our server to take our order. When he finally he came, he was actually saying things like "come on"... more

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4 of 5 stars
fredericksburg va
30 Nov 2008

We got to Fidels last night November 29th at 6:30 and the place was packed. The line moved quickly, the food was excellent, refried beans seemed to be home cooked, and the chicken asado burrito was excellent, although a little on the not so spicy side. Try to get there before six or after 7:30pm. more

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4 of 5 stars
Texas
21 Aug 2008

I really like Fidel's Little Mexico, but the food was so unbelievably heavy, I felt like I had consumed about six pounds of lard. I waddled out with a distended abdomen and wondered how a place like this survives in a hoity-toity Southern California beach community. You should really think about WHY you're going to Fidel's. PROS: One of the... more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
9 Apr 2008

Heard it used to be good. more

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3 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor reviewer on Facebook
5 Dec 2007

Awesome Mexican food! more

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1 of 5 stars
Phoenix, AZ
9 Sep 2007

Went to dinner at Fidel's last night. Very disappointed with the food and service. I had a chicken burrito and my friend a chimichanga. The food had no flavor and was reminiscent of college cafeteria food--seriously. The chicken looked pulverized and the accompanying rice, beans and salsa tasted like they came out of a can. Too many employees running around... more

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5 of 5 stars
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California
13 Apr 2007
3
people found this review helpful

Absolutely the best, amazingly enough, this authentic restaurant and Tonys Jacal next door are possibly the two best Mexican food restaurants on the entire planet. I and many of my friends seem to miss these two restaurants more than our dogs when we are away on trips. I am reluctant to give this good a review as it will mean... more

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Fidel's Address

607 Valley Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075
Tel: (858) 755-5292
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.