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    El Fogon

    4.4 (176 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Mexican
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    The off-menu pineapple with chicken and beef.   Little expensive.  But worth it.
    Dan W.

    Cracking up reading reviews from California complaining abt this place and quoting how they know real Mexican because they have had it in California. Hilarious. Guess they are experts not people from South Texas, New Mexico, or actual Mexico. I've had "Cali-"Mexican that Californians always claim as the real thing. It is good but different. If you want to get technical, you'd be hard pressed to find "authentic" Mexican food in America. Because we just would not eat it as often. Big spoiler. Same goes for Italian, Chinese, etc. With that said El Fogon is a great place. It does have authentic dishes you don't find everywhere. Such an menudo (sp?). As for me. I could care less if it's authentic as long as it's good food served by nice people. El Fogon hits both marks. Ask for their off-menu Pineapple dish. Far from traditional. But great!

    Chili relleno and chicken enchilada.
    Sheri W.

    It's been quite a while since we visited El Fogon, probably since 2021. Mostly because they got sporadic of when they were open. When we went today, we were seated immediately. Everyone that works there is so sweet and really looks after their customers. The food was delicious! I especially love their salsa and beans! You can tell it's all freshly made. Such bright & light flavors. It appears that they either expanded the restuarant or remodeled it. It seemed less cramped & brighter. This is authentic Tex-Mex or Mexican food. They had tripe soup & a couple of other authentic dishes that are unusual to see offered. The food came out piping hot and fast, even at the noon hour rush. Love this place and glad to see it again, even better than before.

    Chimichanga
    Toni H.

    What a great find! The service is wonderful, the food authentic, and we haven't found anything better!

    Carnitas Platter
    Madeline E.

    Excellent Mexican food. The queso was a little disappointing, but the rest of our meal was great! The salsa and chips were fresh, and the meat on my plate was well seasoned.

    Verde Chimichanga
    Debra K.

    After restoration and remodel.... Yes, the dining room is bigger and updated. The wood on the walls makes it seem more modern yet homey. We went on a Saturday night and went a bit early to miss the crowds. By the time we left, people were waiting out front on the benches. Service is good but we were in the back corner and it took a while for our chips and drinks to be refilled. Again, it was a very busy night. Steak fajitas were good but needed more tortillas. The verde chimichanga was really delicious---more baked and not fried (which is good). The pork inside was tender and I love the verde sauce. We also tried the queso which was rich without being cloying. Two salsas come with the chips---one is very fresh and mild tasting; the other is a bit spicier. Still has the family and hometown feel.

    Nice Clean Restaurant!
    Spike S.

    The food tasted as good as it looks!! A cold blustery February day demanded a good hot plate of Chili Verde. This was our second visit to El Fogon. This little family owned Mexican restaurant continues to excel in food quality and service! A couple of years ago, we ate here a straight up 12 noon. The place was packed. What was noticeable then was that El Fogon is staffed sufficiently to crank out their tasty food for the big lunch time crowd. We had the Carne Asada and the Green Chili Burrito. Both excellent! Today's visit was the Chili Verdi and an Enchilada & Chile Relleno Combo plate from their dinner menu. The Chile Verde was a large plate of filling, warming, delicious authentic chopped pork stew in a fire-roasted green tomatillo sauce. The huge combo plate was one ground beef stuffed enchilada topped with white sauce and one poblano pepper filled with cheese & topped with tomato ranchera sauce. Both meals came with rice and beans. Very flavorful, nothing bland on these plates! The salsas here are very good too. The red tomato based salsa has a little bite to it from the peppers, with garlic, chili powder and cilantro. The other sauce is a roasted pepper/tomatillo. Enjoyed them both. The service here is very good. The restaurant's motto is "Everyone is Your Server." They are true to their motto. Regardless of which waitress passes your table they will check on you!

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    Excellent service, wonderful food in a charming atmosphere. I particularly loved both salsas--fresh and spicy, with a great heat level!

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    Best food, always kind, great place to eat! Awesome service! Clean out front and bathrooms!

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    Delicious food and great service, best Mexican in whole Tulsa metro area! Hours are a little tricky but it's worth it.

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    Good food with fast service. It is pretty typical menu but cooked well. Fresh salsa is awesome

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    Best authentic Mexican food in the area. Family owned, great customer service and good selection of Mexican foods.

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    Food, service atmosphere is always great. This is always our "go to" place in Owasso. We've never been disappointed!

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    The best food and the most amazing staff!! Our families go to for lunch or dinner!! We love El Fogon!!

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    Jamie is one of the best bartender/servers in the Owasso/Tulsa area! Always have had a great…read moreexpensive at this Chili's location,

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    Pitiful serving of incredibly mediocre baby back ribs. I felt robbed and cheated.
    Pitiful serving of incredibly mediocre baby back ribs. I felt robbed and cheated.
    Astoundingly sub-par hamburger.

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    Astoundingly sub-par hamburger.

    El Fogon - tex-mex - Updated July 2026

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