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    Fogón Cocina Mexicana

    4.4 (2.1k reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Patricia V.

    Food was amazing, definitely coming back here for authentic Mexican food when I come back to Seattle

    Ricardo B.

    Great Mexican restaurant located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Seattle. Freshly made chips that come with a salsa roja that has a kick to it. Not bland like in other places. The ceviche was fresh and loved that they added shredded carrots for extra crunchiness. Tacos de carne were delicious, with the meat properly seasoned. Will definitely come back for more the next time we are in Seattle. Service was prompt and courteous.

    lengua en salsa verde
    Shrenik P.

    I shared the mole enchiladas and lengua en salsa verde from this Mexican place. Of these, the lengua en salsa verde was my favorite. The beef tongue was cooked pretty well. Although it's naturally very fatty, the flavor and juiciness was retained after cooking - so they didn't screw it up. The salsa verde was a very nice accompaniment, as it tasted light, fresh, and a good complement to the fat of the meat. The mole enchiladas were less good. The mole sauce used leaned way too heavily on a sweet flavor - having little to no nuttiness whatsoever. It didn't taste anywhere close to some of the best moles I've had. The enchilada underneath was fine - nothing special. Both dishes came with beans and rice. Both were slightly above average, but nothing to write home about. I would say the portions were well sized in terms of overall amount, but the enchiladas were quite small compared to the beans and rice. With these two dishes we ended up around 28 per person. Overall, it's average Mexican food. 6.5/10

    Alex N.

    Great place to get Mexican food around Seattle. Lovely atmosphere, lively, service was good, food came out super hot. Good portion sizes, pretty flavorful, Horchata was OK. Overall, I highly recommend and I would come back.

    QUESADILLAS FRITAS
    Smrithi S.

    We recently made it back to Fogon Cocina Mexicana for dinner after a long, we had earlier gotten takeout only during the pandemic. We loved the vibes, the food and the service so much we made it back here for dinner again within a week. Our first time here we got Tacos Cameron, and Pollo Asado. We were served a complimentary Bean Tostada that was a great start to our meal. I loved the Shrimp tacos, one of the best I have had in the Seattle area. The Pollo Asado was good, so were the rice and beans that came with it. We asked them if they had a house hot sauce and we were given a spicy salsa that we loved. We finished our meal with a Choco Flan. It was delicious and huge, we couldn't finish it. Our second time we decided to try different items, and got Quesadilla Fritas, and Pescado Frito. It was my first time having Quesadilla Fritas, I got it with chorizo y papas and I enjoyed it. We absolutely loved Pescado Frito, the whole tilapia was fried perfectly, it's one of the best items we have had anywhere in a long time. We were told it is one of their best seller menu items and we got the last fish for the night. All their ingredients are so fresh, it elevates the meal. We finished our meal with Flan. It was delicious, perfect end to our meal.

    TOSTADAS DE TINGA
    Jay Y.

    One of the best Mexican spots in Seattle. The food is pretty authentic. Starts with a complimentary taco and goes up from there. The ceviche is great, and the loaded nachos are my personal favorite. Portions are solid for the price. Staffs are attentive and friendly, and the space works well whether you're coming with one person or a big group. One thing to keep in mind: this place gets a line during peak hours, so if you show up hungry and unprepared, you might regret it. I'll sometimes just do a takeout order when I'm craving something specific and don't want to wait. Either way, worth it.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

    Happy hour nachos and torta
    Kaylin P.

    Seated immediately on a Friday at 5 pm just in time for their happy hour from 4-6 pm daily. Menus and water were laid out and then a free refried bean tostada quickly was dropped off at the table, which was crunchy and delicious. Service was attentive and quick that whole night, they cleaned up tables at lightening speed next to us. All the portion sizes of the food were large. Added chicken to our nachos, removed tomatoes, and server offered to put guac on the side because that had tomatoes too. Food was good, my only comment was that the torta was dry, so I added the salsa from the chips&salsa dish to it which made it better. Got an ultimate margarita, it was alcohol forward which I prefer. I didn't really have high expectations going in since happy hours are usually hectic at any restaurant, but left pleasantly surprised, buzzed, and full. Ambience was dim, good music, fun night out, I would definitely go back. It is quite busy and loud here, so I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for a quiet intimate date.

    Chips and guacamole
    Rima Z.

    Cheerful and attentive service. No sooner as you are seated, the staff brings water and a complementary tostada to munch while you peruse the menu. Vegetarian with beans and cabbage. Really delicious. We ordered the guacamole, a spicy dip. and chips to start. The chips are phenomenal. Clearly house made.warm, fresh, lightly salted ä, and crispy. Solid guac, and a smoky spicy dip. The margaritas were also really good. Bartenders special and cucumber. Well made and balanced. Not overly boozy. The burrito was enormous and well filled, with carne asada, rice and beans. Huge dollop of guac on top. The street tacos were flavorful too: cuicken, Al pastor, and carnitas. The usual rice and beans on the side. I decided to try the special: the enfrijoladas. Thin slice of grilled beef which had a great marinated flavor. The tortillas had been soaked in beans and then filled with a bit of cheese and topped with creamy beans, cabbage etc. good combination of flavors. Also appreciate that a steak knife (of good quality) was provided. Overall a fun place to visit and cheerful atmosphere.

    Tostada
    Peka G.

    THE BEST Mexican restaurant I've experienced in Seattle! From the decor, to the service, the drinks and the FOOD! Everything was excellent! I asked a good friend who has great taste, what's her fav Mexican restaurants and Fogón was first on her list. And guess what? Now it's mine too! I treated my Grandma to lunch and it was truly a treat to us both. Our server was friendly, and patient. We were given a vegetarian tostada as a complementary appetizer. A perfect combo of textures, spices, and flavors. My gma ordered the lunch chicken enchiladas and a classic margarita. I ordered shrimp fajitas and a holiday drink the "Nice or Naughty Ponche". Everything was delicious and delectable. I wouldn't doubt ordering anything new from the menu I just know it will be good! Can't wait to go again!

    Sabreena P.

    Food was absolutely delicious!! I ordered ceviche for an appetizer and carne asada taco plate that came with rice and beans. All the food tasted very authentic and they make their tortillas in house. They also serve you with a small tostada with beans while you wait for your food. Service was fantastic, our server was very friendly. I don't recommend for big groups as the restaurant was smaller. They do not take reservations, we went on a Friday night and didn't wait too long to be seated at a table.

    tostada
    Jailene C.

    Came back with some friends for happy hour, service could've definitely been better. Waiter seemed annoyed we were getting happy hour food, didn't really check on us, kind of had a bit of an attitude. Latinos giving other latinos attitude is kind of obvious. The food was good, but attitude will easily make me not return anywhere. If they don't want people getting happy hour they should probably have it only at the bar area or I'm not sure what else they could do. Everyone at the table could feel the vibes, wasn't just me. Definitely uninterested in returning, shame because the food is pretty good and sizes are good. Just don't like feeling disrespected and like my money is useless.

    Wyatt!!
    Brian C.

    From my nephew Wyatt, the food was amazing I enjoyed my meal with delight. the service was amazing, the drinks were perfect, the tables were clean, but the bathroom was a little dirty. 4 stars.

    Churros
    Katherine L.

    As a former Southern Californian, Mexican food was something I've given up on trying in Seattle. Which is probably why it had taken me so long to visit Fogon, and wow don't I wish I had tried them sooner! The food, service, and ambience were all amazing, and I can't wait to go back. My husband and I went around 2pm on a Wednesday, and the restaurant was fairly empty, as we had hoped. We got the nachos with carne asada, ceviche, and then the churros. We got the full portion of both the nachos and ceviche, even though it was lunch time and they had half portions available. Everything we had was phenomenal- it rang simple done really well. The beans, cheese, carne asada, onions, tomatos, guac, and crema on the nachos were seasoned well and generously portioned. The chips were the thick crispy kind which held up well under all the toppings. I liked how the topping were distributed- I was able to get a little bit of everything with every bite. The ceviche was refreshing and full of large shrimp chunks. The churros came with a scoop of ice cream, and it was a really nice way to end the meal. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed the strawberry filling in the churro. I'm looking forward to going back and trying other items on the menu!

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    Ask the Community - Fogón Cocina Mexicana

    Do they take reservations?

    Yes, they do. In the summer especially, I would recommend it, they get very busy because they are really good. They also do take out, which you can order from their website.

    Do they have live music?

    No, they don't

    Can you order food at the bar?

    Yes!

    Is this restaurant asking for proof of vaccination since the drop of the vaccine mandate?

    No need for proof of vaccination

    Do you still have the late night happy hour?

    Doesn't show that on the menu anymore. Just 3-6pm

    Do they still offer happy hour? Saw one recent review that mentioned "wish they had happy hour". It's apparent that they used to offer happy hour. Did something change?

    Happy hour is every day from 3-6! $7 food specials and a lot of great drink options.

    Are you open for takeout during social distancing?

    Yes

    Do they make their own tortillas?

    Yes! When you walk in you can see them making them on the left.

    Do they not have frozen margaritas? Thanks

    Yes they sure do

    Does anyone know when Fogón will reopen?

    Sunday, September 16 Source: Fogón Facebook Page

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    I was lured in off the street by the beautiful mural and decor. I normally forget to take pictures…read moreof restaurant interiors but I liked this place enough that it was the first thing I did! The staff (owners? Not sure, I know there's another location in Pike's Place) were friendly and seemed like they wanted to be sure that we enjoyed our food. Definitely not the cheapest Mexican restaurant around, but you're paying for the attention to detail and carefully sourced ingredients. My food was really tasty. The way their ordering works for most menu items is you pick your antojito and then your guisado (the "vessel" and "filling," I guess). I went with gorditas with chicken. All the antojitos are made with hand-made masa (nixtamal corn dough) that uses carefully sourced heirloom maize (corn), and the gorditas were no exception. The masa was really tasty and the texture was perfect. The chicken guisado was good, and I think I'll try another type depending on what they have available the next time stop in during lunch. The refried beans were really tasty and might've been my favorite thing on the plate besides the masa. My tamarind agua fresca was also delicious, but it could've been less sweet. My friend ordered tamales with pork, which I'm told were also delicious and very tender. Both dishes were also plated very beautifully.

    Really lovely people working here! They were able to accommodate our group of 5 kind of last…read moreminute. The menu has a variety of good options and everyone cleaned their plates. The inside is really fun and has a lot of pretty mosaics and murals and nice touches like the little jars of different corns.

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    Locally owned & operated
    Full bar

    This has been bookmarked for a while and the only regret I have is that I didn't get here sooner…read more This food is terrific, the vibe is hilarious, the servers are downright fantastic. Andrew (our server) introduced us to his sidekick, who was in training. Love that personal, hands on approach for a mew team member, and Sidekick did a great job in monitoring our table and replenishing water. Have to stop here and express my appreciation for Andrew and how he took the time to explain the philosophy and genuine team vibe of the restaurant. Oftentimes when a restaurant adds a flat 20% gratuity, you get the feeling this is not passed on to the servers. Not so here. He explained that it's shared among the servers, bar, and other staff, with only a bit retained by management, but even that finds its way into their wages. Terrific work environment and happy to see it. It definitely shows in the level of service. But we're here to eat. Didn't take a picture, but one of my dining companions ordered the burrito with red chili sauce and it was very good. Just the right amount of heat in the sauce. The Cantina celebrates Taco Tuesday, so I took advantage of this. You get the opportunity to try 5 different street tacos for the low price of $15. For another $4 you order it fully loaded which is a steal (guac, pickled onions, lettuce, giardano, crema, and another lovely sauce). Each of the tacos were really delicious and packed full of flavor. I especially enjoyed the cauliflower and the beef. Was surprised how much I liked the popcorn chicken - still juicy and not greasy in the least. Andrew treated us to a round of the hatch green chili. I was delighted because it was a dish I wanted to try. He described it perfectly: a little kick, but you can't stop eating it. He was right. A bowl of this in the winter with their cornbread (which I'm confident will be delicious) will preempt a winter cold. The sauces on the table are not to be ignored either. The green chili sauce was fruity with a little heat, the scorpion chili brings the heat, but their homemade chili oil is phenomenal. I could put this on everything. In short, the Cantina delivers. Excellent food, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and fun staff, and a cool vibe. I'll bet the cocktails will also be good. Definitely adding to the regular rotation!

    Had a very good meal at Hatch Cantina on their discounted Taco Tuesday special. For my first meal…read morehere I ended up getting two each of the El Pastor and beef taco's that were authentic Mexican style street taco's that were $3.50 each I believe. The El Pastor was just so so for my taste where the marinated pork was a tad bland and I was not a fan of the Cauliflower tortilla's. The Beef taco's one the other hand were exceptional and full of flavor. Of note, the house made salsa's on the table were very very good and added a lot to these taco's. Aside from the food, I also got their Happy Hour Priced Traditional Lime Margarita at $12.50. This was a well made Blanco based Margarita with a house made 5 salt medley rim that was unique and quite good in its own right. Relative to staff and the facility and contrary to some of the reviews I saw on line, I had no issue with getting seated and staff on this day was very pleasant and friendly. The facility itself is clean and bright with nicely stocked bar in the center of the restaurant providing a nice visual while you enjoy your meal. Overall a very nice dining experience where I will be returning in the future to get some more of those beef taco's.

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    La Cocina Oaxaquena

    4.0(627 reviews)
    0.2 miCapitol Hill
    $$

    I'm SO glad we stumbled into this place during our stay in Seattle. My husband and I are Mexican…read moreAmerican from SoCal right outside of LA, so when it comes to Mexican food we do have high standards to say the least I travel a lot for work and always try Mexican food wherever I go, mostly due to curiosity and adventure. Frankly, our expectations are often pretty low the further we get from the border of Mexico. But this place blew us away! So authentic and well thought out, from the salsa bar, the freshly fried tortilla chips and my posole was absolutely incredible! Felt like I was eating at a relatives home, staff was friendly enough and the place is so clean and cutely decorated. 100% will be returning the next time we make a trip out to Seattle, thank you to the team for providing such a great experience for those of us who just miss home

    First off I live in Texas so I am always a bit skeptical of Mexican Food outside of Texas, Arizona,…read moreNew Mexico and California. That being said the I had the carne asada wet burrito with both read and verde sauce on top. It had a really good flavor! The carne asada was chopped pretty small so it was not easy to get a whole bite. Overall it was delicious and hit the spot. I am not big on paying for chips and salsa which $5.00 especially when I have to get up and walk over to the salsa bar. I wish they would have labeled the salsa as well. The vibe was casual and they have outdoor covered patio. Now on to the service: first my burrito came out very quick and was hot. The big reason for two star is the lack of service by the wait staff. I ordered a soda water with Ice which I was not charged for. I hate when I have to pay for carbonated water. Sadly the your server did not pay attention to my drink or check on me for most of my meal. She finally came over and I asked for a refill she took the glass but did not return. When she walked back over I had to remind her of my soda water. When she brought the check I put my card down and again it took a while for her to return. I would be willing to extend some grace if the restaurant was packed but it was virtually empty. I base a lot of my review on service and food quality. But slow service or lack there of will generally mean I don't return even though the food was good and came out quick. Too bad because it was a good meal especially for the price $24.00 including the chips and salsa before tax. Maybe you will have a better experience.

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