The track received exposure on radio stations that predominately played cumbia music, and as a result the recording became a hit single for the singer.

Other cover versions include recordings by Mexican singers Diana Reyes and Yuridia.

"Baila Esta Cumbia" was released as the second single from Ven Conmigo (1990) in the United States[1] and in Mexico.

[10] In a 2013 contribution to OC Weekly, Marco Torres added that "Baila Esta Cumbia" is a "fun song" and noted its "lively" addictive nature.

Roberts added that with "Como la Flor", the two "mixes pop vocalism, some quite free scatting, and a classic banda keyboard sound.

[14] It entered The TouchTunes Most Played chart on Billboard on the issue dated April 7, 2001, with 1.5 million airplay spins.

[20] Mexican singer Yuridia performed "Baila Esta Cumbia" during her tour in Mexico in 2013 to a positive reception.

Evan C. Gutierrez music reviewer for AllMusic believed that the Kumbia Kings' version is a "postmortem love letter" to Selena.

[22] Kumbia Kings performed their version for the tribute concert Selena ¡VIVE!, which premiered live on Univision on April 7, 2005.

[23] The track debuted at number 35 on the US Billboard Regional Mexican Airplay chart on the issue dated April 2, 2005.