We were there Saturday June 27th. They were busy but not packed. The service was fine/ Drinks were slow but the food came faster. The drinks were good but the food was so-so. We have been to many a tapas places in Atlanta and this one is middle of the road at best. However this biggest issue we had was the birthday celebrations. I thought these went out long ago, especially for a place that serves $16 cocktails. It was not just singing and clapping, they have bang on pots and pans. It is loud enough with the concrete floors and high ceilings. There must have been at least 5 of these while we were there. Very annoying. I doubt anyone would miss them. If i want birthday celebrations, I can go to Applebees. read more

I'd been wanting to try Fogón and Lions for a while and finally stopped in for a quick bite around 3 PM on a Sunday. We only ordered a few dishes, but everything we had was excellent. The Bacon Wrapped Dates were some of the best I've ever had. The bacon itself was noticeably high quality and perfectly cooked, which made all the difference. Combined with the sweet dates and glaze, the dish was absolutely outstanding. We both got the Apples & Blue Cheese Salad with serrano ham, which was fresh, flavorful, and perfect for summer. My friend loved her shrimp tacos as well. The service was warm, attentive, and just super friendly. We sat on the patio and had a relaxing lunch despite the summer heat. Being in the heart of busy downtown Alpharetta, parking can be a bit of a challenge, but that's simply part of the territory and certainly not a knock on the restaurant itself. This wasn't a full dinner experience, just a quick stop while we were in the area, but it definitely lived up to the hype. I'm already looking forward to coming back, spending more time, and exploring the rest of the menu. read more

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My first time in Roswell and I loved the opportunity to sit outside. I always have to get manchego Mac and cheese whenever it's on the menu. Creamy and a broiled top of cheese - fantastic. I was delighted to see ceviche with coconut milk. I wish it would have came with more plantain chips- or better yet pantones. I would order this again. For the mussels- It was a first for me getting mussels in red sauce. I prefer white wine style so I probably wouldn't get this again. My friend loves the Roja Margarita. I found it a bit sweet so after trying it I got the sangria -- I love a classic drink that doesn't take away from the tastes of a meal. I'm not a local but I hope to return. read more

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Absolutely love the food!! Love all the waitstaff, music, and vibes. Family and I love our boy Jordan !

First time dining here to celebrate a bday during happy hour. Great spot in downtown Alpharetta. Great patio and indoor seating. Spanish Tapas and great drinks ! We tried several dishes and by recommendation, of our server the burger.which was delicious. The chicken croquet and mushrooms were tasty and the margaritas were great ! The servers were pleasant and great to chat at the bar. I need to go back to try more dishes. read more

Drinks are very good. Sangririta, a cross between sangria and margarita as really good and strong. We opted for tapas, bbq shrimp tacos, beef empanadas, blue cheese and Serrano ham salad and meatballs. Salad was my favorite. Husband liked the meatballs. Croat on the empanadas was overcooked. No room for the tacos. read more

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Very enjoyable first time at Fogon and Lions. Loved the hamachi and the flat bread. The octopus was delicious just a couple of bites were a bit tough. Our server was so nice and professional! Nice ambiance both inside and out. Live music was playing during lunch. Will go back. read more

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Came here for Happy Hour with some friends from out of town, and loved their food options. I think it was the chips we got and they were the perfect blend of savory and spicy. The drinks on the other hand were a bit off, we had a spicy margarita and it just didn't taste right. Would def recommend for apps and if the drinks get better. read more

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CMON TO FOGON | a solid restaurant in downtown Alpharetta for a good time! Street parking is limited during peak dining hours and basically anytime over the weekend, so definitely recommend parking in the free public parking deck and walking over! I attended a birthday dinner and had a lovely time sipping on espresso martinis (solid one at Fogon!) and munching on light bites - the Baja ceviche tostada is a refreshing must, along with the Mexican Caesar salad, which balance out the heavier manchego mac and cheese. Because life is about balance, is it not? Tbh the best version of girl's dinner. I'll definitely be back to order a full meal next time, but Fogon is definitely the hot spot on Roswell St! read more

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Yum! Came here with my friend for some appetizers and wine. The service was great and they have a lot of gluten free options. The server was very knowledgeable with celiac! The inside and outside are good vibes. read more

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Idk what's wrong with this place Stood at the server desk for 5m before addressed and seated Sat at table for 15 minutes; no one came to take our order or bring water. It wasn't particularly busy, seems horribly understaffed / mismanaged. When we saw that the least expensive thing on the menu was $30, realized this place is a complete scam - save your money and go across the street or to any of the other nice places next door that have the right amount of waitstaff. Terrible service - would not recommend read more

This spot is a casual eatery that delivers big flavors! I loved the cochinita pibil tacos--fresh, tasty, and perfect to share (three per order). The hamachi ceviche with coconut was nicely balanced, though I didn't pick up much coconut flavor, but still a solid choice with beautiful presentation. The classic mojito was fresh, minty, and just right. Inside there's a beautiful bar, plus patio seating if you want to enjoy the outdoors. Street parking can be tricky during peak hours, but service was warm and friendly throughout. read more

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Great Spanish restaurant with plenty of tapas choices. Food was really good. We had some tapas for the table and I added a nice lamb shank. Energetic ambiance and friendly service. Good to groups. read more

We recently visited Fogon and Lions and found the place absolutely packed -- inside, outside, and even around the bar. We were shown to a table located right next to the bar area. Unfortunately, I'm not sure why they position tables so close to it, because as the evening went on, people standing at the bar naturally crowded around our table, making it feel cramped and uncomfortable. We asked if we could move to a different table but were told none were available unless we wanted to wait for a later reservation time. While I honestly didn't notice any obvious open tables, we were still disappointed and chose to stay. The noise level was quite high. The space doesn't appear to have much in the way of sound absorption -- lots of hard surfaces that reflect noise -- which made it difficult to enjoy a relaxed conversation. On a positive note, the drinks were excellent. I had the Fogon Grand Fashion, and my wife ordered the Valentine Special "Twisted Love." Both were well-made, balanced, and definitely a highlight of the evening. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to the same standard. We ordered the Picadera Platter to sample a variety of items, along with a side of roasted broccolini. I hate to say it, but several items on the platter tasted as though they had been prepared earlier and kept warm under a heat lamp -- a few pieces were dry and somewhat overbaked. Despite the mixed experience, my wife suggested we give them another try in warmer weather so we can sit outside, where it may be less noisy and more enjoyable. We're open to a second visit and hope the food experience improves next time. read more

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Made reservations for a PM dinner. Arrived to find a private party was being held indoors and had to be seated outdoors. No issues there until it started to pour which was thankfully after we'd finished our dinner. Our server Jordan was very helpful to recommend various platters to share or main entrees. Overall I was a little disappointed with the food. Guacamole and chips were good, I'd add a little more lime. The Mexican Caesar salad seemed like something I could've gotten anywhere. Broccolini was salty I had to try and neutralize it with water. Beef empanadas were subpar at most. Got filled off of the tapas so didn't get to try the chicken. Overall, I wouldn't come back to this restaurant as I didn't find the food meeting my expectations. read more

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Don't waste your time. Food below average. Service okay. Ambiance felt cheap. The lobster paella was rice with small tales. Not good at all. Waste of money and time. read more

LOVE Fogon and Lions! This place has the best vibes and the best location downtown. The owner, Julio, is often on site and very friendly to talk to. We stopped by for dinner tonight after an outdoor workout. I got the mango mocktail and it was so light and refreshing - perfect for a hot day! We got the deviled eggs appetizer, which was so unique! The eggs are spread on pieces of toast and delicious. We ordered steak, the ribeye and also the skirt steak. Both were lovely. While we ate, we got to listen to live music and watch a dancer! What awesome entertainment! Highly recommend this place. Awesome people and awesome vibes! read more

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The atmosphere was great service was excellent. The food could've used a little bit more seasoning but overall would recommend. The only place so far where the Colombian Pan de Bono's were actually good. However, they were expensive. read more

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Compared to The Iberian Pig and Cooks & Soldiers, the food was fine, but the service fell well short. It started off poorly--we sat for about 15 minutes before anyone came by, not even for water. Reading other review this seems unfortunately commonplace. Several staff walked past while we tried to make eye contact and politely wave, but we were completely ignored. The food itself was mostly good. The octopus was outstanding - best we've had since traveling to Croatia. Some of the dish portions felt small, even for tapas. Unfortunately, the service overshadowed the kitchen. Well-meaning staff cleared plates and silverware but never replaced them, so food runners would drop off dishes without noticing we had nothing to eat with. They seemed completely unaware. Maybe it was just an off night, but the front-of-house team came across as poorly trained overall. Bad first impression. Probably won't be back. read more

Stopped in here on a whim with my two besties for a girls night and had a great time! We ended up just taking a few seats at the bar and enjoyed some apps and drinks. Bartender was wonderful and the Delgado's beef empanadas were fantastic! We also ordered the guacamole which had some fresh pickled mango on top and was probably some of the best guacamole I've had out in a long time. I also really appreciated that they had mocktails on the menu under the "0" Proof section, and I decided to go with La Roja which included cranberry, guava, and lemon-lime soda and garnished with a snippet of fresh mint. It was just what I wanted and super tasty! I will certainly come back for another visit and full dining experience so I can try some other menu items. read more

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The only thing worst than the food is the waitstaff. Hard pass on this place. Food was mediocre at best, beef tips were fatty, sampler was overpriced and looked and tasted like a collection of Costco samples, $18 martini was served in a wineglass and the waitress gave attitude when asked for a proper glass. Sadly I don't see this place making it. read more

This is one of our local favorites. We go here quite often, and always enjoy it. Definitely worth trying.

Great places for cocktails and overall good grub. They offer both and lunch and dinner menu. The latter having more options. The cocktails, the sangria, the music, the staff, the management, the appetizers, and the main courses were all superb. And the charcuterie is so good! Definitely worth a visit if you're in the downtown Alpharetta area! read more

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The food was excellent! The service was sub par. The ambiance was great. We went on a Thursday afternoon. Arrived around 2:30 so 30 minutes before a menu change from Lunch to Dinner. Since it was our first time there, we struggled with what to have. Honestly the server wasn't that helpful. My wife and I ended up with the wild mushroom flat bread and a side of guacamole. Both were fabulous. My wife then ordered the rice bowl with Salmon as the protein and it too was amazing. The couple we were with had a mushroom flatbread and a short ribs flatbread and professed that they too were thrilled with the food. We ate outside and it was very warm. Our server never came back to refill waters. I think since it was the end of lunch, she split and someone else took over the table. The wine I chose was lousy but I could have asked for a sample. All and all, we loved it and we will absolutely go back. I will update this review as it concerns service the next time. read more

We came here by accident but glad we stayed. The food and service were great. It has been a while since I had paella and this dish was so good! Everyone at the table enjoyed all the food! read more

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What an outstanding spot in Alpharetta. I grabbed dinner with a friend of mine, we spent about three hours eating and catching up. The staff were very helpful recommending things to try. They hot the target every time. Gorgeous setting, great food and drinks too. What more could you want. read more

Great drinks and tapas. Live music was fabulous. Service at the bar is amazing especially during happy hour specials time.

I won't lie when I saw this place open in Alpharetta I was skeptical. Alpharetta loves an expensive mid restaurant. But boy this did not disappoint We had a reservation and we were seated immediately! It did seem loud inside so we opted for outside. Diego our server was great! To drink, I got the classic red sangria and it was delicious!! For the appetizers, you can't go wrong with croquetas at a tapas place and we got the short rib flat bread. The croquetas were amazing and the flat bread was a delicious surprise! For the main, they mean it when they say the parillada feeds 2-4. It feeds 4 people. It was massive!! The pork belly is some of the best pork belly I've ever had. The chicken was massive and delicious and the chorizo was so so delicious and soft. The steak was beyond tender and the chimichurri was stunning. It came with 2 sides so we got the mac and cheese and the patatas bravas which were also amazing!! I cannot rave about this enough. We also tried the branzino and it was great! To wrap this up, Diego convinced me to try their special margarita the Rosa caliente and that was one of the best spicy margaritas I've had. This place is amazing!!! read more

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Full disclosure.....we have met the owner Julio, chef and family and come back very frequently. This is a gem among Alpharetta eateries. Make sure to get reservations on weekends. Its packed and busy. The menu has a Spanish flare (Spain) with Tapas and Charcuterie leading the way. You can see some of the Puerto Rican flavors with the Spanish dishes. The wine menu has exactly the selection my wife love with the Rioja's, Italian and French choices. read more

We had a very nice meal at Fogón and Lions. I would call this an A+ experience. First, to my surprise, this tapas restaurant had a tapa from my Puerto Rico- sorullitos! And they were delicious!! The service was amazing: our server was attentive, and knew the menu well. Other staff came by and helped as well. All the food was excellent! The drinks were tasty as well. Presentation was beautiful. It was a very cold day and they had fires going outside- it made for a beautiful ambiance! This is definitely a place to visit over & over again. read more

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Skirt steak is the best thing on menu. The Avocado Margs are the best drink I've ever had.

Honestly had a perfect experience here! The ambiance was great and lively. The weather was great that day so we sat outside. The service was a bit slow but not bad. The place gets really crowded so we had a 40 minute wait to get a table. There's enough to do in the area so it flies by. We ordered a variety of tapas and they were all amazing. The mushroom flatbread is definitely a must get. I'd recommend eating family style and sharing everything. read more

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Amazing tapas and speedy service even on a busy night. Croquetas de jamon - fantastic and new to me Braised short rib flatbread - good Guacamole - ok, but not impressed Empanada - good! read more

Food was way overpriced. We ordered the paella. It is sold as being for 2-4 people on the menu. Mostly rice with a very skimpy amount of chicken and seafood. By the way, it is $75. It was almost an embarrassment at that price. We left hungry. A few shrimp and a smattering of chicken. read more

Let me start by saying the ambiance and outdoor patio is really lovely. Our waitress was attentive and provided good service. The avocado margarita was great, fantastic margarita although I have no idea what the avocado part was since it wasn't creamy or garnished with avocado... seemed more like a great jalapeño marg to me. Loved it either way. The food... ok, maybe I am a bit food snobby, but not in a pretentious way. More in a "will backpack the world for real, authentic and delicious food"... so it was really more my error to come to a place that serves ceviche (which I will always order) after a two week trip to Peru last week where we ate the worlds best ceviche daily for about $6. That said, the flavor of the "ceviche" was fine, but this was not really ceviche... this was 5 pieces of thin sliced sashimi tuna smothered in a sauce. The cut of the fish wasn't even ceviche style. My husband got the Mexican Caesar corn salad. I get its fusion but please don't call it Cesar if you don't use Cesar dressing... this tasted nothing like a Cesar, and more like a Cobb / ranch salad with some corn and cotija cheese. Overall good was subpar and we wouldn't return. read more

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We happened to have a Sunday morning free and decided to give Fogón & Lions a try and we were not disappointed! The outdoor seating area is nice and inviting. The service is so friendly and attentive. The food most importantly was really good. Bottomless mimosas for $15 is a pretty good deal. The croquetas were delicious. My partner loved the French toast and I loved the Estrellados. Would definitely love to go back & try more of the menu! read more

Fun and lively ambiance. Be warned: it gets loud inside! Fogon and Lions offers Spanish cuisine and cocktails in downtown Alpharetta. We decided to taste an array of dishes including the: Avocado margarita 5/5 amazing! BBQ Shrimp taquitos 4/5 flavorful Burger 3/5 Good but didn't like the bread Rum plantains 5/5 authentic and loved it! I want to try the paella next time. Looks really good! read more

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Beautiful Restaurant, great ambiance and Delicious Food! It's been a while since we went to a restaurant and LOVED every appetizer and dish we ordered! It was the perfect spot to celebrate a special birthday without having to drive to downtown Atlanta, in search for that hip cool establishment that actually had good food and a respectable wine list and bar! We ordered the mussels, the ceviche, the grilled octopus, and a charcuterie cheese board for starters. The ceviche was incredible! Then we had the seafood paella. No saffron but it was really good too! The seafood that topped it was cooked perfectly.. nothing chewy or rubbery. Hats off to the chef/owner, Julio Delgado! We will definitely come back! read more

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This place was really good and did not disappoint one bit. We had a reservation so we were seated immediately. We sat outside and first ordered our drinks. I ordered the red sangria. For appetizers we got the croquetas and the short rib flatbread. They were both really delicious!! For the main we ordered the parrillada and they are true when they say it feeds 2-4. Easily could have fed 4 because we had left overs and we shared between 3 people. It came with 2 sides so we got the patatas and the mac and cheese and both were too die for. The chicken was good and the steak was very tender!!! We also tried when one of their spicy margaritas which was amazing. Our waiter was great at recommendations since it was our first time and really friendly as well!! Overall a really great experience and food!!! read more

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Very pleasantly surprised by our trip to Fogon. Stopped in for drinks and apps and loved it. The provolone is delicious. Highly recommend. Add mushrooms, for sure. I'd skip the chorizo next time. Had the empanadas. They were good, didn't blow my mind but I am really picky about my empanadas. They needed something... The avocado marg is so good, really great flavor. Also had the blood orange gin cocktail. It was good but tasted a bit more like grapefruit than blood orange. The service was decent. The restaurant is beautiful. I am looking forward to going back. read more