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
Nachos
Chips and cheese on a bed of refried beans, topped with tomatoes, onions and jalapeños. Served with sour cream and guacamole
Guacamole Dip
Chips and cheese served with guacamole
Bean Dip
Chips and cheese on a bed of refried beans
Chips & Cheese
Chips topped with melted Monterey Jack cheese
Cheese Crisp
Flautas (chicken or beef)
(3) Crispy rolled corn or flour tortilla tacos, topped with lettuce, tomato, guacamole, sour cream and chile cheese
Quesadilla
Soft flour tortilla filled with Monterey Jack cheese
Corn Quesadillas
Two soft corn tortillas filled with Monterey Jack cheese and green chiles. Served with a side of salsa fresco
Queso Fundido
Mexican style cheese fondue topped with chorizo. Served with frijoles de la olla, salsa fresca, and choice of tortillas
Jalapeno Poppers
Four deep-fried, lightly breaded jalapeño peppers, filled with your choice of cheddar, cream cheese or mixed
Chicken and Rice
with Cilantro, Onions & Avocado
Albondigas
Mexican meat balls
Fideo
angel hair pasta
Menudo
tripe & hominy
Chicken Tortilla
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
Taco, Tostada, Burrito, Enchilada
chicken, shredded beef, pork, cheese or bean
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
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
Carnitas
Tender chunks of lean pork, deep fried, served with frijoles de la olla, guacamole, cilantro, rice, onions, salsa cruda and Choice of tortillas.
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
Huevos Rancheros
Mildly seasoned sauce with green chiles, tomatoes and onions served over three eggs. Served with rice and choice of beans and tortillas
Chorizo con Huevos
Spicy Mexican sausage finely ground, scrambled with eggs, onions and tomatoes. Served with rice and choice of beans and tortillas
Pescado Ranchero
Grilled fish, topped with semi-spicy Ranchero sauce. Served with rice and choice of beans and tortillas
Salmon
Grilled Salmon servedwith Broccolli, Zuchini and white rice.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Chimichanga (chicken or beef)
Deep-fried flour tortilla burrito, topped with sour cream, guacamole and salsa fresca. Served with rice and choice of beans
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Vegetable Casserole
Fresh steamed broccoli, cauliflower and potatoes served on a bed of white rice. Topped with Monterey Jack cheese, marinated tomatoes and onions
Especiales De Fidel's
Tacos
Chicken, Shredded Beef, Pork or Guacamole
Carne or Chicken Asada
Fish
Shrimp
grilled or deep fried
Chicken
Shredded beef
Pork
Cheese
Enchiladas
Burritos
Mixed
one of the above meats with beans
Bean or Bean & Rice
refried beans or frijoles de la olla
Machaca
Surf &Turf
California Burrito
Guacamole
Bean
Tostadas
Main
Hamburger or Cheeseburger
with fries
Mexican Cabbage Salad
Salsa Fresca
Salsa Cruda
Monterey Jack cheese
Sauce
burrito, enchilada, spicy tomatillo, chile verde or chile colorado
Flour Tortillas (2) / Corn Tortillas (3)
Refried Pinto Beans or Black Beans
Frijoles de la olla
whole vegetarian pintos
Rice
Chicken / Shredded Beef / Pork
French Fries
Side of Guacamole
Side of Sour cream
Avocado Slices
Scoop of Guacamole
Scoop of Sour Cream
Side Orders
Desserts
Mexican Hot Chocolate
Bunuelos
deep-fried flour tortilla sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar
Flan
caramel custard
Cheesecake
please ask server for selected varieties