Since I have only done business with Fogo via the internet, I am actually writing this review from League City on the Texas Gulf Coast. If you have looked at my profile, you'll notice I love cooking on my Big Green Egg. I actually discovered Fogo Charcoal via Instagram (way back when I had an actual account). Anyhow, I have used a wide range of lump charcoals from various sources. Fogo Charcoal is the best brand I have found to date. It seems to burn longer and hotter. It also seems to last much longer than other brands which enables me to use it multiple times. Anyone who uses a Big Green Egg, Kamado Joe, or another similar smoker/cooker knows that sometimes you just want to fire up the grill for a quick steak or burgers. However, with cheaper brands of lump charcoal, you will use more coal than it is worth. With Fogo, I have started the grill three times or more for short cooks without adding charcoal.
The initial cost of each bag may seem more expensive than another brand you can buy at other places but trust me, the quality is not the same. Even though Fogo is initially more expensive than some, it will last longer. The net cost per cook is actually less.
I recently gave a bag to a friend as a birthday gift. I have kept track of shipping and it arrived in the Houston area within four days of ordering online with free shipping. I trust he will like his Fogo as much as I have enjoyed mine.
Bottom Line: I have only ordered online and have always received my orders quickly. I am well pleased with the quality of the lump charcoal from Fogo and I think you will be too. You should at least give them a try. Enjoy...and happy cooking. read more