When American writer Ambrose Bierce disappeared without a trace in Mexico, many people speculated that he had discovered the Baja’s incomparable cuisine and purposely vanished in a puff of smoke and chili powder. Partake in stellar sustenance and continued existence with today’s Groupon: for $12, you get $25 worth of Baja-style Mexican fare and drinks at Habanero's Fresh Mex. This Groupon is not valid for alcohol and can be redeemed at the Basswood Boulevard location.

Serving authentic Mexican cuisine splashed with flavors from the Baja Peninsula, Habanero's Fresh Mex offers a delicious menu filled with fresh, fiesta-worthy fare. After a half-dozen cream-cheese-filled and fried jalapeno poppers ($6.98) coax taste buds out of pre-consumption comas, diners can delight in a thin-crusted, 12-inch sweet pork pizza topped with pineapple, cilantro, and onions ($9.79) or the chili-rubbed steak of a Texito burrito ($8.29). The Baja-style fish tacos ($7.49) are a popular menu choice and feature beer-battered tilapia swaddled in two soft flour or double-layered corn tortillas quilts and served with cilantro rice and beans. Flan ($2.99) sweetens post-meal mouth-holes, and a bevy of beverages ($1.89–$2) moisturize parched palates with delectable dampness.

Inspired by positive culinary experiences in the Baja Peninsula, the gang of travel enthusiasts responsible for Habanero's decided to launch a restaurant featuring Baja-themed cuisine and a reflection of the region’s festive spirit. With a plate of chipotle camarones ($9.99) at your service, taste peninsular flavors without the hassle of creating your own peninsula with a small lake and several hundred cubic yards of gravel.

This Groupon is valid for dine-in purchases only.

Reviews

Six Yelpers and seven Google Mappers give Habanero's Fresh Mex an average of three stars. Seventy-one percent of Urbanspooners like it:

• The Baja tacos were yummy. The chipotle seasoned chicken was very tender and I loved the cilantro rice. My husband had the shrimp tacos and they were fantastic. – Brittany M., Yelp
• Found this place while in Fort Worth, and we'd come back again just to stop here. The staff was super attentive, and responsive, the food was obviously freshly prepared, and it tasted great. DIY salsa bar a nice touch, and tasty. – V, Google Maps
• By far my favorite place for fish tacos currently. – krissycakes, Urbanspoon