Which Fiesta did you go to? I'm also in Austin, and after living in Houston I just don't go to Fiesta any more. HEB in Beecave, central market, and whole foods are my jam (though Cm has the best produce so far).  Also haven't seen a fellow Austin person here before so that's neat.  And have you been to the worse targets yet? This kind of scene is one I see there all the time, minus the food stamps.