Fidel's Little Mexico Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Fidel's Little Mexico in Solana Beach, CA, a vibrant Mexican cocktail bar known for its array of appetizers, soups, and lunch specials. The menu boasts crowd-pleasers like La Pachanga, Nachos, and Queso Fundido, along with hearty soups like Albondigas and Chicken Tortilla. Customer favorites include the Carne Asada Taco plate and the flavorful Albondigas soup. The restaurant offers a cozy and festive atmosphere, perfect for enjoying classic Mexican dishes and friendly service. While some reviewers noted prices on the higher side, the generous portions and authentic flavors make it worth the visit. The diverse seating areas and attentive staff enhance the overall dining experience, making Fidel's a top choice for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts. Whether you're craving traditional dishes or exploring new flavors, Fidel's Little Mexico promises a memorable dining experience.

Appetizers

La Pachanga (chicken or beef)

Favorites consisting of: flautas, mini tacos, 1 quesadilla, mini chimichanga, surrounding a bed of refried beans. Served with sour cream, guacamole and salsa fresca

$20.95

Nachos

Chips and cheese on a bed of refried beans, topped with tomatoes, onions and jalapeños. Served with sour cream and guacamole

$15.55

Guacamole Dip

Chips and cheese served with guacamole

$16.35

Bean Dip

Chips and cheese on a bed of refried beans

$11.75

Chips & Cheese

Chips topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese

$9.55

Cheese Crisp

$9.15

Flautas (chicken or beef)

(3) Crispy rolled corn or flour tortilla tacos, topped with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream and chile cheese

$14.45

Quesadilla

Soft flour tortilla filled with Monterey Jack cheese

$9.15

Corn Quesadillas

Two soft corn tortillas filled with Monterey Jack cheese and green chiles. Served with a side of salsa fresco

$11.15

Queso Fundido

Mexican style cheese fondue topped with chorizo. Served with frijoles de la olla, salsa fresca, and choice of tortillas

$17.05

Jalapeno Poppers

Four deep-fried, lightly breaded jalapeño peppers, filled with your choice of cheddar, cream cheese or mixed

$8.75

Chicken and Rice

with Cilantro, Onions & Avocado

$10.25

Albondigas

Mexican meat balls

$10.25

Fideo

angel hair pasta

$10.25

Menudo

tripe & hominy

$10.25

Chicken Tortilla

$10.25

Soups

Luncheon Special

Luncheon Special

Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Choose one of the following: chicken, beef or pork burrito; cheese, beef, pork or chicken enchilada; bean, beef, pork or chicken tostada; beef, chicken or guacamole taco. Plus: rice & beans, and One 12 oz. Well margarita, one draft beer or soft drink

$18.65

Taco, Tostada, Burrito, Enchilada

chicken, shredded beef, pork, cheese or bean

$21.58

Chile Relleno

cheese only

Tamale

pork only

Early Bird Special

Tradicionales De Fidel's

Carne Asada

Thinly sliced seasoned steak, grilled with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served with guacamole, salsa fresca, rice and choice of beans and tortillas

$27.45

Chicken Asada

Thinly sliced seasoned, boneless, skinless chicken breast, grilled with onions, bell peppers and tomatoes. Served with guacamole, salsa fresca, rice and choice of beans

$27.45

Carnitas

Tender chunks of lean pork, deep fried, served with frijoles de la olla, guacamole, cilantro, rice, onions, salsa cruda and Choice of tortillas.

$25.15

Machaca (chicken, shredded beef or pork)

Choice of above meat, scrambled with eggs, bell peppers, tomatoes, onions and spices. Served with rice and choice of beans and tortillas

$22.95

Huevos Rancheros

Mildly seasoned sauce with green chiles, tomatoes and onions served over three eggs. Served with rice and choice of beans and tortillas

$22.95

Chorizo con Huevos

Spicy Mexican sausage finely ground, scrambled with eggs, onions and tomatoes. Served with rice and choice of beans and tortillas

$22.95

Pescado Ranchero

Grilled fish, topped with semi-spicy Ranchero sauce. Served with rice and choice of beans and tortillas

$27.45

Salmon

Grilled Salmon servedwith Broccolli, Zuchini and white rice.

$27.45

Fajitas (choice of beef, chicken, shrimp or mixed)

Marinated, tender strips of beef or chicken breast, grilled with green onions and yellow chiles. Topped with sliced avocado and tomatoes. Served with rice and choice of beans and tortillas

$27.45

Nopales

Nopal cactus prepared in a spicy tomato and chile serrano sauce, topped with Monterey Jack cheese. dinners include rice, choice of beans and tortillas. Also, your choice of shredded beef, pork or chicken. With carne, chicken asada or shrimp add $2.75 per item

$22.35

Calabacitas

Sliced zucchini, mildly seasoned in a tomato, onion, and green chile sauce, topped with Monterey Jack cheese. dinners include rice, choice of beans and tortillas. Also, your choice of shredded beef, pork or chicken. With carne, chicken asada or shrimp add $2.75 per item

$22.35

Chile Verde

Mildly spicy sauce made with green chiles, tomatoes and onions. dinners include rice, choice of beans and tortillas. Also, your choice of shredded beef, pork or chicken. With carne, chicken asada or shrimp add $2.75 per item

$22.35

Chile Colorado

Spicy red sauce made from California and pascilla chiles. dinners include rice, choice of beans and tortillas. Also, your choice of shredded beef, pork or chicken. With carne, chicken asada or shrimp add $2.75 per item

$22.35

Tostada Suprema (chicken, shredded beef, or pork)

Deep-fried flour tortilla covered with refried beans and Monterey Jack cheese. Topped with fresh lettuce, tomatoes, black olives, green onions, sour cream, guacamole and chile cheese

$22.95

Chimichanga (chicken or beef)

Deep-fried flour tortilla burrito, topped with sour cream, guacamole and salsa fresca. Served with rice and choice of beans

$19.15

Super Quesadilla (chicken, beef or pork)

Soft flour tortilla filled with Monterey Jack cheese, fresh tomatoes, green onions, topped with lettuce, sour cream and guacamole. Served with rice and choice of beans

$21.95

Torta

chicken, beef, carne asada, milanesa, machaca or chorizo con huevos. Fresh Mexican roll (Telera) filled with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, onions and guacamole. Served with fries

$19.38

Carne or Chicken Asada Taco

Soft corn tortilla filled with seasoned carne or chicken asada, lettuce and guacamole. Served with salsa fresca, rice and choice of beans

$19.85

Carne or Chicken Asada Burrito

Soft flour tortilla filled with seasoned carne or chicken asada. Topped with Monterey Jack cheese. Served with a scoop of guacamole, salsa fresca, rice and choice of beans

$22.25

Sopes (chicken, beef, pork or chorizo)

Thick corn tortillas, fried soft, then topped with beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole. Served with rice and choice of beans

$19.35

Milanesa

Skinless, boneless breast of chicken, mildly seasoned, lightly breaded and deep fried. Choice of fries or beans and rice. Served with Mexican cabbage salad and salsa fresca

$23.55

Crab Burrito

Soft flour tortilla filled with 100% crab meat sautéed with tomatoes and onions, topped with Monterey Jack cheese and a spicy tomatillo sauce. Served with a scoop of sour cream, rice and choice of beans

$23.55

Crab Enchilada

Soft corn tortilla filled with 100% crab meat sautéed with tomatoes and onions, topped with Monterey Jack cheese and a spicy tomatillo sauce. Served with a scoop of sour cream, rice and choice of beans

$19.95

Chicken Salad

Fresh red and green cabbage tossed with carrots, tomatoes, black olives and breast of chicken in a vinaigrette dressing. Topped with avocado slices and chile cheese

$16.95

Vegetable Casserole

Fresh steamed broccoli, cauliflower and potatoes served on a bed of white rice. Topped with Monterey Jack cheese, marinated tomatoes and onions

$15.25

Especiales De Fidel's

Tacos

Chicken, Shredded Beef, Pork or Guacamole

$8.25

Carne or Chicken Asada

$9.55

Fish

$9.85

Shrimp

grilled or deep fried

$9.85

Chicken

$9.25

Shredded beef

$9.25

Pork

$9.25

Cheese

$9.25

Enchiladas

Burritos

Mixed

one of the above meats with beans

$12.95

Bean or Bean & Rice

refried beans or frijoles de la olla

$9.55

Machaca

$12.95

Surf &Turf

$13.60

California Burrito

$13.60

Guacamole

$9.45

Bean

$8.30

Tostadas

Main

Hamburger or Cheeseburger

with fries

$12.15

Mexican Cabbage Salad

$6.60

Salsa Fresca

$1.90

Salsa Cruda

$1.90

Monterey Jack cheese

$2.05

Sauce

burrito, enchilada, spicy tomatillo, chile verde or chile colorado

$1.90

Flour Tortillas (2) / Corn Tortillas (3)

$2.25

Refried Pinto Beans or Black Beans

$3.55

Frijoles de la olla

whole vegetarian pintos

$3.55

Rice

$3.55

Chicken / Shredded Beef / Pork

$4.75

French Fries

$4.35

Side of Guacamole

$5.20

Side of Sour cream

$3.95

Avocado Slices

$5.20

Scoop of Guacamole

$3.05

Scoop of Sour Cream

$2.05

Side Orders

Desserts

Mexican Hot Chocolate

$5.75

Bunuelos

deep-fried flour tortilla sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar

$6.65

Flan

caramel custard

$7.35

Cheesecake

please ask server for selected varieties

$7.35

Carrot Cake

$7.35

Double Chocolate Cake

$7.35

Deep Fried Ice Cream

$7.85

Churros

$7.35

Coffee

$4.30

Iced Tea

$4.30

Fruit Juices

$5.20

Bottled Water

$4.80

Soft Drinks

$4.30

Beverages