FIESTA GRANDE MEXICAN GRILL

On health score, FIESTA GRANDE MEXICAN GRILL outranks most of Lake County — safer than 89% of Lake County restaurants we grade, holding an A (97/100).

Its latest inspection on April 20, 2026 cited 3 basic violations. Diners give it 4.5 across 2,703 reviews. It's a Mexican spot in Mount Dora. Menus here flag vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, healthy, and other dietary options.

A · 97/100 · safer than 89% of Lake County restaurants we grade

Get directions Call (352) 385-3540

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (97/100)
Violations
3 total — 3 basic
Address
421B BAKER ST., Mount Dora, FL
Cuisine
Mexican
Categories
Mexican restaurant, Bar & grill, Burrito restaurant, Cocktail bar, Family restaurant, Seafood restaurant
Price
$
Rating
4.5 stars (2703 reviews)
Seats
151
Phone
(352) 385-3540
Website
Official website
Photo of FIESTA GRANDE MEXICAN GRILL
Photo: Fiesta Grande Mexican Grill

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.5 Community-sourced rating 2,703 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Sorted newest-first, the ratings decline as you read up. Service tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.0 stars.

If you had to pick one number to represent this corpus it would be 5, the most frequently given rating (12 reviews). A third strand, what it costs, appears in 16% of them at 4.0 stars. The split is 14 positive to 3 negative across 19 rated reviews, with 2 in the middle.

The health record runs ahead of the reviews. The last DBPR inspection returned an A (97/100) with 3 basic violations. DBPR last walked in on April 20, 2026. That puts it ahead of 89% of graded kitchens in Lake County. The citations behind that grade include nonfood-contact surfaces clean and floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. The individual reviews are below, newest first, if you want the raw material.

Our own analysis of 19 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 21, 2026

    I ordered the brocheta dish and it was good in flavor but I found it a little bit to salty. Everything also was super good. The margaritas delicious/ excellent.

  • June 14, 2026

    Don't order anything with ground meat, I got a taco salad , it was half the size, the ground meat was consistency of refried beans but gray colored plus very liquid, my friend got chiles rellenos also with ground meat and it was just as nasty, it was awful!!!! 🤮🤮🤮

  • June 11, 2026

    Food: - Best Mexican I’ve had in my life. Service: - Patient waiters and waitresses. Atmosphere: - Spacious, very clean, and interesting.

  • June 9, 2026

    Primera ves q como aqui, lq comida estaba sin sabor, no me lo comi pero la mesera no pregunto q paso. Pague y me fuy great customer service.

  • June 7, 2026

    Their brown beef has a strange taste and consistency. I couldnt eat it.

  • June 7, 2026

    Best Mexican food I have had in years! My husband and I stopped by for dinner and we were not expecting it to be this good! The food was fresh and the flavors of the food was outstanding!

  • May 30, 2026

    The food was delicious and full of flavor, making for a very satisfying meal. Portions were generous, with plenty left over to enjoy later, which added to the overall value. The drinks were another highlight, with generous pours that paired perfectly with the meal. Service truly elevated the experience. Antonio was exceptionally friendly, attentive, and welcoming, making sure everything ran smoothly from start to finish. His warm and personable approach made the visit feel relaxed and enjoyable. We had a great time trying this spot while exploring the town, which is charming and full of character. With its variety of restaurants, scenic waterfront, and boutique shops, it made for a memorable outing beyond just the meal. We did not save room for dessert this time, but it is definitely something we will plan for on our next visit.

  • May 30, 2026

    Can be hit or miss. New menu and higher prices recently. Its gone very touristy.

  • May 30, 2026

    My favorite Mexican spot ever!

  • May 28, 2026

    Great as always! I love that you have. App, but I will let you know that it never updated me that the food was ready. Even after I picked it up, it still has not updated.

  • May 28, 2026

    La comida es excelente 🤗 amo la comida mexicana

  • May 19, 2026

    Trinity was an excellent server! She recommended the passionfruit margarita & brochetas and it was absolutely delicious and good portions! Will be back!

  • May 16, 2026

    Food taste old(steak)

  • May 12, 2026

    It was alright. Felt like a run-of-the-mill Mexican restaurant. Good to go if you're in the mood for some Mexican food, but not worth going out of your way for. To be fair I did only go once and had one dish.

  • May 11, 2026

    Best Mexican food ever tasted. Words cannot explain. It was so delicious,cannot believe it. Highly recommend Fiesta Grande Me Iván Grill.

  • May 7, 2026

    Always great food and service!

  • May 4, 2026

    Siempre es un éxito visitar Fiesta Grande. No hay ningún plato que decepcione. Esta vez me pedí un burrito de carnitas y esa carne me recordó mucho a la manera que se prepara en Puerto Rico para comerlo en navidad o en un sandwich de pernil. Delicioso. Las chips y la salsa son un clásico riquísimo. El ambiente es acogedor, con luces tenues. Siempre están al pendiente de ti como cliente. Muy ricas las bebidas. Esas margaritas sí que pegan jajajaj. Está muy bien ubicado. Nunca falla una visita a Fiesta Grande. 05/03/2026 De nuevo aquí. Riquísimo como siempre. El servicio excelente. El único punto en contra es que la margarita no sabe mucho al flavor, sabe más a alcohol.

  • May 2, 2026

    Good little Mexican Restaurant

  • April 27, 2026

    The blueberry margs were delish !! Suggested by the bartender, we had the brochetas !! OMG - AMAZING ! Perfect for two to share.

Overall Score

79 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 17/20
    5 options listed
  • Community rating 18/20
    4.5★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 4/10
    Stable, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
12 to 10 PM
Sunday
12 to 9 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. April 20, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 3 basic

    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
  2. February 17, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    1 high-priority · 5 intermediate · 7 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods (×2)
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized (×2)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  3. September 22, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    2 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 8 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×2)
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×3)
    • 40 — Employee personal belongings

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: April 20, 2026