La Fogata
San Antonio, TX 78213
Phone: (210) 340-1337
Fax: (210) 931-1234
- Cross Street:
- Nassau Drive
- Best of Citysearch:
- Date Spot 2005, Margarita 2005, Mexican Food 2005
- Hours:
- Mon-Thu 11am-10pm, Fri 11am-11pm, Sat 10am-11pm, Sun 10am-10pm
Editorial Review for La Fogata – by Rachel Feit and Michele McCole Moss
The Scene
Take a seat on the outdoor patio, and you'll feel like you're in Mexico. Lush greenery and fragrant flowers surround you, blocking out the hubbub of San Antonio. A mariachi band strolls around serenading diners, while bubbling fountains provide enough background noise to let you imagine you really are south of the border.
The Food
A good start is the queso flameado, a miniature dish of molten cheese with pieces of spicy Mexican sausage. The nachos are a familiar favorite, topped with jalapeno slices for extra heat. If you're considering tacos, order a side of grilled green onions for an extra flavor boost. Luscious pieces of tender beef, good enough to make a vegetarian turn carnivore, star in the taco norteno plate, while chicken, pork and vegetarian dishes promise other delicious possibilities. End it all with a sweet empanada.
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Insider Tips
What to DrinkThe signature frozen margarita, so good it has its own window outside for speedy orders, earned the restaurant the nickname "I Fogata."
The ExtrasStrolling mariachis take requests for dinner serenades. One song runs $10.
User Reviews for La Fogata
03/11/2008 Posted by AFSanAntonio
Nestled between I 10 and 410 on Vance Jackson, La Fogata is one of the premier Mexican Food Restaurants in San Antonio. Upon arrival, you stroll into a bustling courtyard complete with fountains and patio ware not to mention the large warming fire pits and heaters during the winter. Be sure to get there early as there is almost always a long waiting list for a table. Also be sure to grab an award winning margarita at the window bar near the hostess stand, and do not hesitate to upgrade to "Top shelf" status because it is only a dollar more. The atmosphere eats the waiting time as you drink your "Top Shelf" Margaritas with your company. Upon seating, you will soon find a server at your table offering appetizers and taking a drink order. Soon, your chips and salsa will arrive fresh and hot. There are multiple salsas made in house so do not hesitate to ask the server about additional selections. Soon you will be ordering your fresh and traditional mexican meal. Feel free to try the "Um poquito de Todo" for a selection of favorites from the house. Also excellent is the enchilada assortment with which comes rice and beans.
11/14/2006 Posted by kikikels
I absolutely loved this restaurant! My boyfriend and I had been wanting to try it so we finally went the last time I went to SA to visit him. At first it looked really crowded and we couldn't find parking so we drove by, but we decided to go back and wait. We were so happy we did that because it was such a great meal. The wait really was not that long and the setting was really nice; you felt like you were not in the city at all. Plus you can have margaritas while you wait! The margaritas were really fantastic. I ordered the taco norteno plate and my boyfriend ordered a plate that came with a taco, quesadilla, fajitas and I don't know what else. All the food was really great. I can't wait to go back on my next trip!
Pros: margaritas, food, ambiance
Cons: none
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