Found this little gem by accident. El Fogón is located, in a strip mall across from the Safeway shopping center, in the Ahwatukee foothills. EF is quiet with an inviting atmosphere. Their menu has a lot of options. Nachos, quesadillas, or some street tacos for a mid day snack. They have traditional items like pozole, chile rellenos, lengua and so much more. They have specials for Taco Tuesday and Happy Hour. My daughter and I shared some carne asada tacos and birria (beef) they were excellent. I would definitely make the trek out here for their fabulous food. They also have great options for desert. read more

El Fogon - Barbacoa taco - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Nope, nope and nope. Ordered a combination meal and got a green chicken enchilada, all beans and a al carbon shrimp taco. The enchilada had absolutely no garnish, my beans were cold, in which I had to add my own sour cream and the taco was beyond soggy! My husband's combination plate was a green chili tamale that had absolutely no sauce, super small serving of rice and beans and a soggy taco. For the price point, nope, won't be back! read more

El Fogon - Al carbon shrimp taco - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Absolutely love the taco trio here. I really enjoy that they have a sit down and full service area as well. It made our lunch much more enjoyable with a baby to have someone come to our table. read more

Rarely do I give a place four stars but the food here is memorable to say the least. The restaurant itself is nothing special, just very casual where you order at the counter and they bring your food to the table. But the food, excellent. It not only looks good but tastes good as well. While a picture shows the look and presentation it can't convey how great it really tastes. While the sauce was a little thinner than most places and the cheese wasn't melted and the chicken wasn't shredded but chunks of white meat it was 4 star. Of the three tacos the shrimp was not my favorite but still way above average. The barbacoa taco was my favorite with the el carbon second. It's probably now my favorite taco and maybe even full Mexican restaurant in phoenix. read more

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This is my new favorite lunch spot! Absolutely delicious and fresh Mexican food. I love the enchiladas, both red and green sauce along with the chips and guacamole. The burritos are amazing as well, and tacos so many options.. read more

We normally go for the shrimp but this time they introduced abondingas which is a fav soup of mine so was very excited to try it. Unfortunately it was very disappointed as it was bland and too salty, not much flavor at all. I did let them know just in case no one else spoke up. read more

El Fogon - Very bland and salty! - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Amazing food. Speedy and courteous service, clean and welcoming place First time here and thankful to be brought here. read more

El Fogon - Smoky chicken poblano. Almost gone. - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Such delicious tacos and they were so big!! Very flavorful and the tortillas for the specialty ones had great texture. The aguas frescas are very refreshing. Very reasonable price. read more

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Food: delicious all the way t through. From the beans and rice to the smoky spicy red sauce that covered the generous portion of shrimp on my dish! Tried the taco with the dipped in red sauce with melted cheese and your choice of protein. They serve nice cold beers, china mist tea and soda! The service was fast and efficient with friendly folks taking your food request at the counter and boot out to your table. Ambiance is nicely decorated and very clean. I will definitely be back to try some other food options. read more

El Fogon - Shrimp Diablo with side of tortillas to make your taco! - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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I've had a lot of takeout from this spot, and I'm never disappointed. We usually order a bunch of street burritos, but I finally tried their famous taco trio and enjoyed the variety. Their shrimp was the best, especially paired with their salsa. They have pretty big portions and good value for the money. I look forward to the next time I'm faced with the difficult choice of street burrito or tacos. read more

El Fogon - Taco trio - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

This place is very good. I was impressed. Really fresh ingredients. I got tacos but a few others got the fajita plate and the mango salad. Quick service. You order at the front and then sit and eat. Not expensive. Easy parking. Big fan, we'll be back. read more

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We were in the mood for Mexican food and decided to try this place. It surpassed our expectations by far. We got tacos and the surf and turf plate and O.M.G. Everything was so good. I was very impressed with the beans and rice, they were very authentic! And I am Mexican! We had the horchata and the flan .. everything was so good. Service was good as well. And good Hispanic music. Place was clean. We will definitely be coming back soon. read more

Soooo good! The shrimp tacos (Shrimp Al Carbon Taco) are delicious, made with grilled jumbo shrimp and cheese, onion, cilantro. With shrimp in every single bite. My favorite to order is the Taco Trio. Large portions of deliciousness! Bonus that they now serve margaritas! Looking forward to going back so I can try one, or t read more

Wow have I been missing out. This little Mexican food spot is within walking distance from my house and I stopped in today for a burrito. Dang was this burrito delicious. It was everything I look for in a burrito, big beautiful and delicious. I loved the flavor of the beans and rice as well as the sliced pieces of chicken that were inside the burrito. The employees were very nice and professional, and the food came out in a timely manner...I took a piece of the burrito home for my wife to try, and her eyes got big when she took a bite...I have a feeling we will both be coming back for the Street Burrito. Check this place out, it's awesome. read more

El Fogon - Delicious chicken inside the street Burrito. I love this thing. - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Incredibly nice people working, food was so flavorful and cooked perfect. Would return for the food and service! Overall set up of the restaurant is self service which didn't love but the food and people working made up for it. read more

I'm still giving this place 5 stars but because their taco trio has the best 3 tacos in town and everytime we order them they are fantastic. Especially the Shrimp Governador. But when I stray away from those, we are disappointed. The fish taco lacked flavor. The traditional Enchiladas weren't very good at all. My husband gave them 2.5 out of 5 stars because he didn't like the sauce which was too tomato-ey, the meat lacked seasoning, and he said it had too much cabbage. But he wanted to make sure I still maintained 5 stars for my review because the Taco Trio is soo good. read more

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The food is amazing! Shrimp tacos are my go-to. The drink selection is outstanding. They have opened a "sweet shop" next door that has churros, ice cream and so much more. Hurry, don't wait to go! read more

A friend recommended this place to me, and they definitely did not let me down! I ordered a Taco Trio, and the Carbon Taco was amazing! I dined in to eat, and the customer service was spectacular, as well as the lighting and A/C. Very nice music and decorations, as if it wasn't already good enough. Everything 10/10! read more

When you walk in everything is clean and smells like real food! Greeted by a friendly smiling staff with lots of room for big family. The food was perfect. So hot, and yummy needs to be spicier but lots of vegetables and great meat!!! read more

El Fogon - Traditional enchiladas, asada - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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We've been back several times since my last update and the food is top notch again! I really think the chef must've just had an off day before, because everything has been excellent every visit since. They have the best shrimp tacos in the valley! They've also added desserts to the menu and they're delicious! read more

El Fogon - Taco Governador - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

El Fogón was delicious! Totally worth driving out of our way and great prices. We had the taco trio and all 3 were very good. Barbacoa was our favorite. read more

I don't know how I've never reviewed one of my favorite places in Phoenix! Love the new selections. You guys are doing it right. Love the tosti-elotes! Yummmmmmy! It would be fun to see a Sonoran dog join the menu! You'd probably see me every day. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything is 10/10. So happy we have this taqueria in Ahwatukee foothills. Ps, the margs are fantastic and same for the frescas! The sit down restaurant is large and the vibe is so cute. Service is fantastic! read more

I LOVE this place. Authentic Mexican food from the tortillas to the mangoladas. Everything in the menu is good and made to perfection!

Don't know how we missed this place for so long. Lots of great options on the menu happy with everything we ate. Love to go back and try their posole sometime! read more

It is a Fogon conclusion that for good Mexican food eats in the 'Tukee head to El Fogon. They seriously have some legit tacos. We ordered a wide array of several types and left full and happy. I had the fish taco and shrimp taco and tried a bite of the barbacoa. The tacos are double layered with corn tortillas which helps maintaining stability so that the taco doesn't fall apart. On some of the tacos they'll dip the outer tortilla in sauce and then fry it for some extra deliciousness. I enjoyed both of my seafood tacos. The fish was flaky and tender, and the shrimp were plump. The barbacoa was awesome and I'd probably opt to get this next time I'm here. They include some consomé to dip your taco which is a nice touch. The kiddo got a barbacoa taco kids meal which includes a drink, rice, beans, and your choice of protein with the taco. Her taco was also double tortilla'd. I'm trying to avoid my kid being a sugar and soda zombie so I was disappointed that there weren't really any good options for drinks for kids other than sodas, lemonade and Hi-C. At other similar restaurants they've offered milk which I would have opted for. I know that the very fact that I'm getting tacos and dining-in means I'm not getting the healthiest experience regardless but hey, you gotta splurge in some places and be more health conscious in others, ya know? I was also disappointed that there wasn't any more iced tea left at the drink counter. The small trickle of tea that I managed to get in my cup did taste good at least. read more

El Fogon - Kids meal barbacoa taco - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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El Fogon was an amazing find in Ahwatukee. The taco shop has other options as well and is located in a strip mall off the new 202 extension. There is a decent amount of dining inside the restaurant, however there are no outside seating areas. The menu has a variety of speciality tacos, along with quesadillas, burritos, and a couple of plated specials. I was blown away by the quality of the food and authentic taste. I had the al pastor quesadilla, and others with me had a variety of tacos which all looked amazing. The flavors were strong, and the food was perfect without being overly cheesy as you can often find with a quesadilla. The prices were very reasonable for the quality of the food and the service was very prompt. It was a little confusing with the table-side delivery, however it was a busy time on a Friday night so we have to give some grace. Overall, this spot was fantastic and I can't believe it took us so long to find it. A must try!! read more

El Fogon - Al Pastor Quesadilla - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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This is a gem in the Ahwatukee Foothills! The food is always soooo good and sooo fresh! Great food, great staff, fast service. My favorites are the chicken and mango salad or the traditional enchiladas. Yum! read more

Great grilled fish with your choice of sides. Highly recommend all of El Fogon food!

Seriously the best Mexican I have ever had. The flavors are ok point. Everything is fresh. I highly recommend the Shrimp A la Diabla with corn tortillas. read more

Definitely one of the best places I have been eat for a long time. The service was fast and started to make the food after ordering from the cashier. The dining room was clean and open My wife, a native Mexican, approves of this place. The food is amazing, might be slightly on the pricey side, but worth every penny. The Taco Trio is the best item on the menu as it shows the extend of the cooking skill for such a small new restaurant. We will definitely be back over and over again. read more

El Fogon - Kitchen Hot Plate - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Family owned and operated restaurant with amazing Tacos and El Diablo Shrimp!!! Try the Cucumber Margarita with the taco trio!!!!

We love El Fogón! We pretty much come every Tuesday for the Taco Tuesday 3 for price of 2 Taco special. Their burritos, aguas frescas, enchiladas and many other menu items are so good. Very friendly and caring staff. Clean and great location! read more

A thousand times over will I gladly cheer and vote for El Fogon! I've seen their name pop up repeatedly in a local Awahtukee FB group for great, affordable eats. Luckily I have some friends in the area who are willing and open to venture deep into the Foothills (Chandler and 17th St) for a good meal. Their menu isn't super long which makes decision-making relatively easy. Unfortunately no patio tables out which would be awesome for our prime weather season. It is counter service - order and they'll bring out your order as it's prepared. Chips and guac/salsa are a nice shared "side". The green salsa is more mild but bigger flavor than the red. This gringa can deal with the heat in both- relatively minor. When I came back for a 2nd dinner by myself within a week (to order the exact same thing as my 1st visit), the nice cashier confirmed that their Tacos Trios plate is the most popular menu item- one Al Carbon, one Gobernador, one Barbacoa. The Gobernador is my #1 pick- big juicy shrimp (never gonna say no to lots of shrimp) and cheese is a match made in heaven. The Al Carbon is dipped and then cooked in red sauce and you get a cup of the red sauce for dipping! The Barbacoa is a little spicy but it's a-ok to deal with some heat. They serve beer and margs (frozen or shaken) to complement an already-perfect meal. As Joyce W says, make it a Nike day and just do it. Drive to the deep Foothills for some of the Valley's best tacos. read more

El Fogon - Dinner of amazingness- Barbacoa taco, Taco Gobernador (shrimp), Al carbon Taco; chips n guac & a frozen marg! - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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Such great flavor I highly recommend! Nice clean cozy place! Beans and rice are a separate charge if you want them. Usually places do not have good rice but this place impressed me! The strawberry lime Agua Fresca was really good reminded me of a cherry limeade drink but with strawberry. This is an order at the counter place which I like. read more

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The best Mexican food I've had in Phoenix. Fast service and busy with takeout orders. We went for dinner and had the chicken quesadilla and creamy shrimp poblano which were phenomenal dishes. Their salsa is one of the best as well. Casual ambience, would be a cute lunch spot too. read more

El Fogon - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

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When I heard El Fogon was on Yelp's Top 100 US Taco Spots 2023, I had to check them out! Hubs and I drove all the way from Gilbert on a weekday afternoon to try their tacos, and let me tell ya, they were worth the drive! We arrived for an early dinner and the place wasn't busy, except for a few diners. The restaurant is open, spacious, and bright. I loved the fun, colorful decor! The staff behind the counter was very pleasant and helpful. She was patient as we asked many questions. Ultimately, I decided on one fish taco and one taco governador (shrimp). Hubs got the barbacoa and we shared guac. The tacos were spec-taco-lar! They were fresh, flavorful, and had a decent amount of protein. They were packed so full the tacos were falling apart. No wonder they made Yelp's list! read more

This place was fantastic. Very fast service, and good area to eat inside. The tacos were incredible. They were each such different unique flavors yet so good. My favorite was the pan fried taco with a thick layer of cheese steak and cilantro/onion mix. The birria and consume was delicious too. Will be returning when I visit Phoenix next. read more

El Fogon - Shrimp, birria, and el pastor tacos. - Tacos Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

Very convenient and good food! We like ordering the taco trio. Service was friendly and plenty of clean tables and seating. read more

Fantastic ambience in this family owned restaurant. Delicious food. Best service in a clean environment. tell them Shawn sent you. read more

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I didn't expect such great food so close to where I live. Inside you see the cooks and smiling servers. The restaurant is spotless. I went to Physical Therapy a couple of doors down, and they had recommended El Fogón, and glad they did. I was also so impressed with my PT's that I purchased a gift card from El Fogon as token for the PT's. They loved it. read more