I dined here last night for the first time. It took awhile for them to bring out the chips and salsa. When they did bring them out, the chips were hot out of the oven. The queso was delicious with the jalapenos. Tried the shrimp fajitas and steak fajitas. Both were hot and sizzling in the pan. Side plate of rice, lettuce, tomato, and avocadoes was good. Would recommend dining here. read more

La Fogata - Side plate of rice, lettuce, tomato, avocado, and onion. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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The atmosphere was great. The service was prompt and super friendly. The food was awesome. It's more on the authentic side than the more Mexican American style most are used to. I would recommend to anyone for a great experience. read more

La Fogata - Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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I hate to leave this review and I actually gave it two stars because the decor is absolutely beautiful. The murals makes you feel like you could possibly be in Mexico the country. The best part of this restaurant was the murals and the great customer service from my waitress that I can't remember her name but she was amazing. But I have to be honest about the food I love red snapper any restaurant that I have gone to in the last 20 years that have red snapper - thats my #1 choice. So needless to say, I've had my fair share. So I was so happy to see that they had red snapper on the menu and it was actually the most expensive item on the menu. However as you see pictured this poor snapper shaking my head emoji. Firstly , the presentation in itself looks like throw up the sauce on top of it just made it look worse. It should've been a little bit more grilled maybe some blackened but it was completely flavourless and just made with absolutely no love compared to authentic Restaurants. The salsa for the chips was also watered down and flavourless. I definitely wouldn't be coming back here, but if you're looking for Insta photos this is the place. read more

La Fogata - Red Snapper Fish - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

The absolute best Mexican food in Fort Wayne! And I'm from Texas so that's saying something!

really good food and service by David! small little restaurant but really good. I'm from Az always eating out here in Indiana but this place made my day! recommend to come again since we are very picky. Thank you very much read more

Their food is good, but their service is horrible. Our family has not been back for two years for that reason. We decided to give it another chance today. After today we will not be coming back. Our waiter was not warm or welcoming. He seemed irritated to receive any patrons. There was an older couple who had a female waitress and then us with the male waiter. That's it. Not busy. So why the visible irritation to have us? We had him years ago and his demeanor is the exact same. We are a friendly family and always tip well. To not give much effort on his end makes zero sense. It's common sense to provide a good experience for your patrons. We should not have to ask for refills of everything or even napkins. "Is there anything else?" after being annoyed for the simplest task, a task that would not take extra time if he had just done it to begin with. Our food was flavorful but not hot. The basket of chips was laughable. A tiny amount with equally little salsa. Not worth your money. There is probably a reason they're never busy. If I was the owner I would have a little pow wow with everyone and remind them the survival and success of your business relies on happy AND RETURNING customers! read more

1 star because the mural is nice, the food is overpriced and they don't believe in seasoning. My chicken tacos had no flavor except corn tortilla, the salsa was... awful, the chips tasted like they were cooked in 1000 year old oil. Anybody who has said their food is amazing clearly has no taste buds or is lying. The service was good. It was super loud in there, everything echoes. read more

The best Mexican food in the area. Everything tastes fresh and homemade. I have tried a variety of dishes and they all have been great! Their steak and carne asada is great in any of the dishes. If you like spicy pickles ask for the spicy-pickled vegetables with your chips and salsa, amazing! read more

We received quick, friendly, and attentive service. It was clean. The bathrooms were nice. The food was delicious!

Swell interior, staff is attentive, preparation of the food takes longer in my experiences but it does not lack in quality. Quiet atmosphere parking can be difficult if there is an event going on. read more

Hands- down my favorite Mexican restaurant. Reminds me of Chicago Mexican joints. Love the queso panela. Their salsa is garlicky and spicy. 10/10 read more

La Fogata - Huachinango is my favorite - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Post-renovation La Fogata = AWESOME! Service: (check). Fast ans friendly. Value: (check). Entree + appetizer was right at twenty bucks. Chips and [most flavorful Ft. Wayne salsa ever) were included free. Ambience: (check). Trendy redesigned restaurant and brand. The kitchen has been walled off with a floor to ceiling accent wall. Restaurant cafe style tables and chairs sit atop modern light colored wood flooring. Low lighting. Brick. Minimalist. Food: OMG (check). I ordered the queso which was smooth, rich and sprinkled with diced tomato. It was followed by an entree of cubed pork stewed in an authentic Mexican red sauce with creamy refried beans hugging a small portion of their fluffy and flavorful Spanish rice. This dish was spiced with precision and intention. It was splendid. I couldn't stop eating! I was so upset that I had waited so long to give La Fogata another chance. I will absolutely be back...and soon! read more

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I ordered the chille relleno (spelling??) the cheese inside was so rubbery that it was hard to eat, so I ate half. I also ordered the guacamole... Mexican style... disappointing. It was just a mashed avocado with some onion and cilantro sprinkled on top. Tasted like plain avocado. Server was wonderful and kind... food was disappointing. read more

Gave it a shot yesterday while everything else was closed. We all had a good time and enjoyed our food. The servers were great and friendly as well, making everything just right. I look forward to going again and trying more. I just wish I had a better spice tolerance so I could try more of the options without hesitation. read more

Hands down best Mexican Restaurant in Fort Wayne. Out of all the ones I've tried so far, La Fogata is the best one. If you wanna try authentic mexican food, come here and try it out. Amazing customer service, food takes a little bit to come out but 100% worth it. read more

This is a great find in Ft. Wayne, IN. We walk in and it's very trendy on the inside. There are, I would say about 20 tables or so. The menu options are adequate for the size of the restaurant. They can only serve beer, as they do not have a liquor license, but do not let that hinder your decision to try this place. We were greeted promptly and offered fresh homemade tortilla chips, salsa, and pickled vegetables (carrots, onions, and jalapeños). I ordered the steak tampiquena, which offered a delicious and juicy steak, grilled sweet onion, rice, refried beans, and flour or corn tortillas. The hubby got chorizo burrito, which was stuffed with chorizo, lettuce, tomato, onion, and refried beans. It was served with rice. Everything was fresh and delicious. The prices were very reasonable in comparison to the portions. Highly recommend. read more

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Great food and service. Have only eaten there for lunch. Need to try dinner sometime.

We spent the weekend in Ft.Wayne and just wanted some authentic mexican food. My husband is mexican, so he can be a bit picky about the mexican food he eats. When we saw this place had Elotes, Tortas, and Pasole we knew we had to check it out. We are soo glad we did. The Elote was wonderful! The tortas we re delicious. I ordered the pollo torta. Chicken was flavorful, bread was crispy. Just delicious. My husband ordered the beef torta ad devoured it. He also ordered the Pasole to go. We were expecting a small soup container, but got a large container, plus a container with warm tortillas. I couldn't bring myself to try the Pasole, but my husband said it was delicious. Looking forward to going back to this restaurant next time we are in Ft.Wayne! read more

Very authentic, tasty food. We tried this place because it was on the Savor Fort Wayne list. The food was fresh and wonderful! Great service too! read more

La Fogata is sadly a case of style over substance. I recently had lunch there with five of my coworkers, and we did not have a good experience. If you want a great, authentic mexican food experience you may want to go elsewhere. Let's discuss the good things first. The interior seemed clean and very modern in design. There was a large wooden accent wall with the restaurants logo burned into it. Our server did a great job taking care of us, and was very friendly. The food is where the problems started. The salsa was completely devoid of flavor, and very spicy. I would rather have canned picante sauce than be served that stuff again. The server also brought us a small bowl of jalapeno peppers and sliced veggies in a pickling solution. The brine was overly sweet and one note. The veggies were not pickled yet, so the result was a bowl of raw peppers and vegetables served in a grossly sweet sauce. I ordered the Tacos La Fogata. They are advertised as, "Two flour tortillas stuffed with mounds of our house favorite steak, mixed with onions, tomatoes, jalapenos, cheese and refried beans. Served with side salad and rice." These tacos were actually pretty good quesadillas. They were almost entirely steak and cheese, I did not see or taste tomatoes or beans. The flavor was much like a philly cheese steak. Not bad, but not what was advertised or what I thought I was ordering. The rice it was served with was very meager, and barely gave four bites. The side salad was a handful of lettuce with six diced tomatoes on top. No dressing or anything else that you might think would be on a salad. One of my coworkers ordered the enchilada dish. He described it as microwaved with cold spots in the center. My boss ordered the carne asada tacos. When they came out, he said, "Oh, these are petite tacos!" They were indeed very small. Everyone agreed that portion sizes were tiny, especially the sides. I came to this place based upon good online reviews. Those reviews were very out of date. read more

It's hard to go wrong with Mexican food IMO, but La Fogata is definitely doing it right! You can find the restaurant right next to the historic Clyde Theatre in Quimby Village. We stopped in on a weekday for dinner and sadly we were the only ones in the dining room. The interior isn't huge but there is a mixture of booths and tables for plenty of seating. It is bright and decorated traditionally. Our waiter was friendly and very personable. He made it a point to chat with our table and we loved that! The salsa was fantastic! It had some warmth but it tasted fresh along with the chips. The only downfall to the meal was that they do not serve Margaritas. Luckily they off beer, so I went with a Corona. I decided to order the special of the night which was Enchiladas Verdes. There was plenty of food and it was presented nicely. The verde sauce added great flavor to the entree and I enjoyed the meal! I will definitely return for another meal! read more

By far my favorite Mexican restaurant in Fort Wayne. Food is higher end compared to others, they use very fresh vegetables and ingredients. They also have a wonderful breakfast. Support this business, it's next to the Clyde and is a hidden gem. Best guacamole that I've ever had too. read more

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La Fogata is an amazingly authentic Mexican restaurant. The chips and salsa were very tasty and they were served with fresh and warm chips and picked carrots. (Incredible!) it was some of the best salsa I had ever had in my life. We also got some guacamole, which was freshly made after we ordered it, and delightful as well. When it comes to the main entrees, I got a carne asada burrito with lettuce, cheese, beans, and onions. It was great and very rich in flavor. Another person got three tacos, steak, pork, and chorizo. He says the the pork had a strong seasoning that was not to his liking. He also said the the chorizo was great, but if he were to go again, he would get all three tacos steak, as he said that it was the best of the three. The kids meal was good. Another person in my party got a serving of shrimp fajitas, which came on a sizzling skillet! They were great! The service was amazing. Our waitress was very kind and helpful, and the food came out quick. The entire establishment was clean, including the bathrooms, which were very nice. Overall a terrific experience! read more

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I just thought the food was ok. There's several other Mexican restaurants in town that out shine them. Also it's very loud.

Are you freaking kidding me? This is my favorite Mexican restaurant in Fort Wayne. This place has been here ever since I can remember when back in the 1980s, they were called EL-Ray, years later name changed and today it's La Fogata. They remolded it again! It's really cleared out, basic tables kind of like a cafeteria style. Same nice Mexican family own this place. Authentic food, great beef enchiladas, tacos, beef tacos, burrito's, nachos, skillet fryers. The beans and rice are very good as well. Wide selection of beverages including Mexican flavored pop, orange, lime, and all them authentic drinks. The taco's are good as George's! They serve up some pretty mean chips too! love the chips dipped right down into the bean dip! It's really good. Place is right next door to the Clyde so you can't miss it if you're a looking. I love the 2 beef enchiladas with beans and rice, that's one you can't go wrong with. I live a little on the wild side and get them Mexican sausage tacos! Fires up my anus a little in the after hours , but it's pretty good. That second basket of chips might cost you? I'm not sure? they are pretty addicting. I doubt I go to the Clyde next door, but I will be in to see these Mexican friends for another dinner and a dinner to come time and time again time after time. Place reels in my taste buds in a big way. Authentic stuff. read more

First the good. The pastor taco was fantastic. This place also has fantastic salsa, l can honestly stay it might be the best salsa I have ever had. Now the bad, I ordered four tacos and two sandwiches which took almost 30 minutes to receive. Secondly the chicken Torta and the chicken taco were terrible. I mean horrible. It was boiled unseasoned chicken, they did nothing to it. Dry flavorless chicken. When 50% of my dinner sucks I can dare say I will not return. Even for that bomb ass salsa. Damn what a shame. read more

La Fogata - Chicken Torta - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Amazing food, friendly staff and a very nice redesign. IF you have not been, please go. The food is amazing. You will not regret it. Chips and salsa are amazing and they give you this plate of like carrots and other things that have been pickled or soaked in spice. Addicting! read more

We've had lunch at La Fogata three times in the last year, once since the renovations, and wow. Prior to the reopening, I might have been tempted to go 4 stars (due to ambiance) but with a freshly updated interior and parking lot, this place is fantastic. Freebies to enhance your meal include a cup of escabeche (pickled veggies featuring carrot and jalapeno, like Italian giardiniera) and a bowl of fideo soup (vermicelli noodles in a flavorful broth that's somehow both rich and light simultaneously). The chips and salsa are terrific, but the soup and escabeche speak to the level of authenticity here. Finally, service was terrific all three visits. This is a family-run restaurant, and the depth of character shows. After hanging on during rough times while the shopping plaza struggled, La Fogata deserves to be part of its renaissance. Can't wait to visit again! read more

La Fogata - Sopa de Fideo (complimentary cup of vermicelli soup). Delicious way to begin a meal! - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Dined here recently with several others. The food was good but the waiter was argumentative about a salad that was listed as part of the meal saying they were out. He would not offer a substitute which was disappointing. Would not recommend. read more

I love authentic Mexican food. Clearly, we were onto something here... we had struck gold:) I had the Tacos Al Pastor and my wife got chicken fajitas lunch special. Both were incredible. I've never had tacos al pastor, but always wanted to try one. I got them with cilantro, onion and lime on soft corn tortillas... Im getting emotional thinking of the short time we shared together. We laughed. We loved. We cried. All at one table. I miss them, but it's important to remember all the good times I shared with those tacos, and that they'll always live on in my heart... Their guacamole is super fresh and their chips are nice and thick; not thin and crumbly like chili's. We asked how long they'd been here... I was shocked when they said 15 years. I HAD NO IDEA. I'm so glad someone told me about it or I'd have never found it! We are definitely going back. Someday soon I'll be together again with my tacos al pastor, just like old times. It will be glorious. read more

I just finished my last sip of Modelo during my fourth visit to La Fogata, and it was oh so sweet. This place is one of my favorites! Tucked in between the new Clyde theater and a vacant Dollar Tree in a strip mall on the northern tip of Bluffton road rests a pinkish building that houses some of the best Hispanic food in Fort Wayne. It's a bit difficult to put into words, but each meal that I have at La Fogata feels like it was made with special care, just for me. Unlike a typical Mexican restaurant, La Fogata's menu doesn't consist of five pages of different variations on burritos, enchiladas, and chimichangas. By comparison, the menu is quite short, but the dishes they offer are prepared with exquisite skill. I recommend the Alambres, the Chorizo Queso appetizer, and the Horchata. On top of the food, the staff is incredibly courteous and friendly, making me always feel like a friend when I walk in the door. The way I see it, La Fogata is the best Hispanic place in town, but it has two drawbacks when compared to a more traditional Mexican restaurant: 1.) No Margaritas (they have beer, though) 2.) A smaller menu (picky eaters beware) If you're looking for an authentic Mexican place that's a bit outside the box, La Fogata is the place for you! read more

La Fogata - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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I ordered the chili relleno entre. It was terrible. Cheese was thick and hard to chew and swallow. However they were gracious about asking if I wanted something else. I just settled for beans and rice which was decent. read more

We get the nachos supreme! They are always fresh and plentiful! One of our top choices in Fort Wayne!

This place might not look like the best Mexican restaurant in Fort Wayne, but when you go inside you will be impressed with the decor that has a modern flair. More than that, you'll be blown away by the chips and salsa and the marinated pork tacos. Run, don't walk to La Fogata! read more

Stopped in on a Saturday and the place not as busy as it should be. Greeted with some fresh tasting salsa with some heat. Which is real nice. The food was fantastic. Definitely a little hidden gem which needs exposed. The fella running the floor and register was very polite and helpful as well as attentive. My steak tacos were fantastic that I ordered another helping, the burrito was crunchy on the outside and flavorful on the inside. Ended up ordering a queso and it's made from scratch and it tastes like it was. No ideas for dinner pick this place. Fantastic. read more

La Fogata - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Searching for a Mexican place similar to the ones we used to enjoy in San Diego. We found this place and love it. Flavorful and delicious!

Came here for lunch the other day and it was fantastic. Salsa is great, the pickled onions/carrots/jalapeños are the right amount of spice, queso a la Mexicana was a great portion. I got the carne asada burrito, best carne asada I've had in Fort Wayne. Fiance got the pastor torta (his go to there), he loved every bite. As noted in other reviews, the decor is outdated and could use a little pick me up but that doesn't bother me. Server was very friendly and attentive. read more

Been here twice in the last week and got the chile relleno both times. This place is a diamond in the rough. Forget all the chain Mexican places. This place is for real. Perhaps it's the location. Not in a very friendly environment as far as being noticed from the road. Try it once and you will make every effort to come back. Watch the parking lot though. It has potholes that could swallow a small car. read more

La Fogata - Spacious dining area - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Great Mexican food in a little known spot. This place is a little hard to find, and the parking lot can get pretty rough after a hard winter, but the food is more than worth it in my opinion. The salsa tends to be quite spicy (but very good), the queso dip (with or without chorizo) and guacamole is about as good as you can get in Fort Wayne. Their Carne Asada dishes use real skirt steak and proper seasoning. My favorite is the Carne ala Tampiquena - a huge piece of skirt steak with a cheese enchilada, guacamole, rice & beans. read more

After seeing all the good reviews, I was really excited to try a new place for Mexican. We went on a Friday night, and surprisingly there weren't a lot of people. It's a cute place, and nicely decorated. We were promptly greeted and sat. The salsa was just ok, which to me is always a bad sign. It was too runny, and I can see it being to spicy for some gringos. I couldn't find anything on the menu that looked good, so I got fajitas. The meat had little flavor, and the onions & peppers were cut so huge that I struggled to put them in my corn tortillas. In addition, it was served with only lettuce and a spec of Pico (no cheese). I would've asked for cheese and more Pico, but server never came to check on us. My significant other had a burrito. She said it was very forgettable, and didn't even finish it. Sooo...a huge disappointment. Won't be back, but at least we tried :-( read more