Welcome to La Fogata Mexican Cuisine
San Antonio’s favorite authentic Mexican restaurant.
For more than 35 years, San Antonians have been coming to La Fogata for dishes made with the freshest ingredients based on traditional recipes found throughout Mexico, where flame cooking is an art form. La Fogata—Spanish for “open flame”—features fire-roasted salsa, award-winning margaritas and festive indoor and outdoor dining in a lush tropical atmosphere.
When you want authentic, fresh cuisine that highlights the best flavors of Mexico, there’s no need to book a trip or pack your passport.
Best Margaritas in San Antonio
No matter how you like your margarita, La Fogata is the place for you—and every other margarita drinker in the city.
Festive eatery with patio seating offering classic Mexican cuisine & made-to-order margaritas. Based on 3 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.1 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ Delivery
Address:
2427 Vance Jackson Rd, San Antonio, TX 78213
Phone: (210) 340-1337
Website:
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Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–10 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday |
11 AM–10 PM |
| Friday |
11 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday |
10 AM–11 PM |
| Sunday |
10 AM–10 PM |
Menu
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: opentable.com
Reviews
Reuben Reyes
The weather was nice so we sat in the patio area outside. Waitress was very nice and helpful in ordering. Colored chips came out 1st with spicy salsa. Main orders came in short time and was super delicious. Service was excellent and the environment was relaxed. Very much enjoyed eating here.
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Caleb Jeffers
Wonderful food. The place has a mariachi band, a photographer, and even a fountain. The food comes out fast. I recommend the tacos El pastor, and the poquito de todos. The margaritas are a must have. The top shelf tequila makes the difference. They have chips and salsa at the tables.
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Andy Perkins
Revisited La Fogata after 10 years and it still did not disappoint! The salsa was smokey with a little bit of heat. The mole was phenomenal. The “gravy” was interesting. It’s like a mild brown gravy with cummin. The margaritas were delicious. If you are visiting from out of town, definitely give it a try.
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Martha Van Garza
Great for groups!
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Lynda N.
Great service and good food. We waited about 30 minutes for a table (early Saturday evening), but it went by fast because we ordered drinks from the outside bar/window and there was plenty of seating in the courtyard to people watch and chill.
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Juni Flrz
Recommend to set a reservation time. The hostess greeted customers quickly and with a smile. The waiter was friendly and attentive when taking our food order and brought promptly brought our beverages, chips, and food. The food was excellent and delicious. The overall atmosphere was great and fun and there was mariachi music in the background. I recommend the tacos al pastor and De poquito de todo plates. Prices are reasonable to moderate. I also recommend the strawberry daiquiri.
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Christopher Sanchez
I’ve always been curious about this restaurant and i finally had the chance to drop in during work. From outside, it looks nice, but you’ll never know the truth until you walk in and see how nice it really is.
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Jacqueline Bolt
Love the decor and ambiance. Service was great, food was ready fast! Lots of options on the menu. Somewhat limited indoor seating.
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Dean Bontempo
Stop the insanity!!! Local guides padding reviews. So I have been coming here for many years and my wife’s parents for longer. They are in their 80s and they refuse to come anymore. The service, the food, it’s just not up to speed anymore. Oh, and they give you this can response we use only the finest this that and the other thing ingredients. Fact of the matter is, I’m in the hospitality industry. there are so many better restaurants to eat at. They used to have more old school servers with personality. They were fun and it was their profession. But the food too it’s just not that great. So I was trying to figure out how all of a sudden they have four stars. Well local guides that post regularly about restaurants have benefits. I’m not sure if who they’re through. But my guess is half these people probably haven’t even eaten here. The last dozen reviews most of them are local guides. It’s a scam. Anyway, the owners of Shiloh’s took this over years ago and it went downhill since which is amazing since silos is supposed to be upscale. Even though they aren’t that great either. Good luck.
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Rodolfo Escobar
This place is a great Mexican restaurant. I had the fajitas and they where moist and delicious. I tríele enjoyed the ambience and the staff was very friendly.
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