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We went with another couple friend so we ordered 3 appetizers: - tequeños - mini empanadas - arepitas All were solid choices! Really couldn't go wrong with any of those. Our server was great! She was nice, checked on us and refilled our waters frequently. Entrees: - Pabellion Criollo: meat was a little too salty for my friend's taste but she said the rice balances it out really well. They accommodated her request for scrambled instead of fried eggs. - Asado Negro: Sooo good. It was like, beef and gravy, but better. They allowed me to sub the beans for extra rice - Surf and turf sandwich: Hubby said it was okay but adding more of the green sauce helped a bit - Filet mignon (can't remember the exact name): our other friend liked his staff as well! They also accommodated his request to have the egg on the side. I guess it could be a hole in the wall place since it's in an unassuming small business strip but the music was good and everyone loved the food! Be warned: there is only 1 bathroom so plan your potty break accordingly...
Went here for an impromptu dinner with Sarah L one evening. This is absolutely a local, neighborhood gem. Stepping inside transports you from Pflugerville to the feeling you are in a true Venezuelan spot - that's friendly, welcoming and cozy. We started with the mini empanadas - you get 4 - one each of ground beef, shredded beef, chicken, and cheese. I tried the ground beef and cheese ones. I thoroughly enjoyed the ground beef one - would seriously return just for it! The sauce with the empanadas was outstanding. I then got the Pabellon Arepa for my meal. This is a traditional favorite, according to our waitress, and featured shredded beef, black beans, fresh cheese and fried sweet plantains. It's not the cleanest to eat, but it tasted so great. I absolutely would return as the taste and quality of the food was strong for the price.
I was craving empanadas, so I had to come get me some! The venezuelan empanadas leave a special sweet aftertaste from the dough unlike any other empanadas from other countries. This gives it an added yummy ingredient to the whole experience. This place is great, small inside but super welcoming. There's outside seating as well. The passionfuit juice I ordered was delicious! And if you just want to come in to hangout and reminisce over the great selection of Latin music they play, that's a plan too. By yourself or with a group is always a good stop for a bite or just because the food is great!
They welcomed me and I sat myself. I was soon greeted with glass of water and ordered a drink. The passion fruit juice was absolutely delicious -- bright, refreshing, and the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The black beans were rich and flavorful, the empanadas were crisp and satisfying, and the Yuca con Guasacaca dish was so good it honestly surprised me. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. I'll definitely be back to try more things on the menu. It's a very comfortable casual restaurant. We were enjoying watching the World Cup.
As a Venezuelan, I can say this place is great! The vibe is cozy, with indoor and outdoor seating and the service was great. The girl who helped us was super nice and gave us some awesome recommendations. We got tequeños and they were so good, plus a Parchita (Passion Fruit) natural juice and I had tuna with salad which was really tasty, and a sopa fosforera that was full of flavor. For dessert, we had quesillo and I loved it. En general, is a good place to go is you want comfort food.
Walking in, the music is LOUD. Like really loud. And the AC is pumping for real for real. I got the asado negro and tried the mushroom risotto. The asado negro is just meh for me, not very flavorful and the meat is kind of dry. The mushroom risotto is fantastic though.
Looked for a place between where we were in Plugerville and Austin and found this gem! Parking was easy on a Saturday night for dinner at 6 and filled up quickly after we left. Our vegetarian friends were able to find a hodge podge of items to satisfy and enjoy. We brought our three year olds who both loved the mango juice (super fresh) and I got the sugarcane drink which was also very tasty. The stewed beef was tasty and the rice was a little short grained and too fluffy. Cheese was delicious as were the beans and the plantains. Overall a good meal and well made.
Fogonero is a great family owned spot in Pflugerville. It's small and nothing fancy, but if you want solid food - this is a great place to go. We got the Pabellon and the Asado Negro. Both were phenomenal and extremely filling. Will definitely be back to try some of the other things on the menu. The restaurant was quite warm inside even with the AC running, so fair warning that if you get hot easily, you may want to plan accordingly!
My wife and I came into Fogonero with another couple and their kids on a Monday night around 6 PM. We beat the dinner rush that night given that the restaurant was empty when we arrived. It's smaller inside with about 5-8 tables if I remember correctly. We were a party of 7 (4 adults and 3 kids) and they put a couple tables together for us--had the restaurant been busy or our party larger than 7, we might have had some issues getting sat. The young woman who took our order was attentive throughout the meal, which we appreciated. To start we had an order of "Empanadas" which were filled with shredded beef, chicken, cheese and ground beef. They were okay, unfortunately some were more filled than others and the dough was dry in my mouth at times. To drink I ordered the "Frozen Passion Margarita," it wasn't too sweet but also wasn't very boozy, it seemed just right. For my entree I ordered the "Pabellon Criollo"--a dish with shredded beef accompanied by rice, black beans, fried sweet plantains, avocado, fried cheese and topped with a fried egg. It was a beautiful dish. It was well-portioned, however it lacked flavor in my opinion. I expected/hoped for more, but it ended up being just "okay." It was filling for sure though! For dessert we shared a Tres Leches Cake. On the outside it looked amazing, drenched even. But once we started eating it, it ended up tasting dry in the middle, which was unfortunate. Overall we had an okay experience--food was filling, but there were definitely some points of improvement. Also, it seems very pricey for what it is actually served--we might give it another try someday.
This Venezuelan restaurant is a great unique spot in Pflugerville. The servers are always attentive & fast and the food sizes are good portions for the price. I asked one of my Venezuelan friends if the food is authentic and he agreed it is! Would definitely recommend trying it out if you're craving some Latin food, but maybe not just our typical Texmex. This feels more homemade. They also have an outdoor seating area on the patio.
Really great desserts and the drink options were awesome. I strong recommend the papaya and strawberry agua fresca. The empanadas are really great also the plantains too. The cheese empanada is a star for sure. Great service from Wilson too. Strongly recommend this spot, especially if you're looking for a high quality dining experience without a luxury price point
Ready to get transported somewhere far away for a taste of delicious Venezuelan food? Fogonero is not just a terrific place to dine, it's an experience! Let's start with the food: Mixed Ceviche - Mixed seafood and catch of the day with yellow pepper sauce in Tiger's Milk with choclo, cancha and sweet potato served with fried green plantain. This was a an absolute delight for my taste buds. The seafood was generous and tasted very fresh. I think this is the best ceviche I've tasted in the great Austin area. Beef and vegetable soup with arepa on the side - The soup is very flavorful and the beef attached to the bone is soft and tender. It comes out piping hot and again they are very generous with the ingredients here. Coastal Tuna Yellowfin tuna over avocado and palm heart salad topped with sautéed mushrooms in garlic butter. This is my least favorite dish and that's probably just because I'm not a big fan of lots of dressing on my salad. There was way too much dressing on the salad and the tuna itself was a tad salty as well. I would highly recommend ordering it with dressing on the side. Tres Leches I was too full to eat this so I ordered it togo because the server stated that this is house made and I'm a sucker for house made tres leches. I kept this in my fridge and ate it an hour later. It is exactly how tres leches should be. It's not too moist, not too soggy, not too sweet... a wonderful dessert that I'll order very time I'm there. The restaurant is small but they make very efficient use of the space. There was groovy Spanish music and service is attentive and charming. The decor is also very unique and creative and it felt like I was transported halfway around the world to try some delicious authentic local food. This place is an absolute gem in Pflugerville!
13 days ago
2 months ago
Absolutely loved this place! The staff, the ambiance, the other people eating - everything was chill and felt like family. The food was amazing! Just look at it! My pictures speak for themselves. Everything was full of flavor. Cooked to perfection! And tasted like grandma's house. read more
27 days ago
The food isn't just good it's I'm going to think about this meal at 2am for no reason, good. If you've never had Venezuelan comfort food, you're going to be questioning wtf you've been doing with your life until now. I know I am. read more
We went with another couple friend so we ordered 3 appetizers: - tequeños - mini empanadas - arepitas All were solid choices! Really couldn't go wrong with any of those. Our server was great! She was nice, checked on us and refilled our waters frequently. Entrees: - Pabellion Criollo: meat was a little too salty for my friend's taste but she said the rice balances it out really well. They accommodated her request for scrambled instead of fried eggs. - Asado Negro: Sooo good. It was like, beef and gravy, but better. They allowed me to sub the beans for extra rice - Surf and turf sandwich: Hubby said it was okay but adding more of the green sauce helped a bit - Filet mignon (can't remember the exact name): our other friend liked his staff as well! They also accommodated his request to have the egg on the side. I guess it could be a hole in the wall place since it's in an unassuming small business strip but the music was good and everyone loved the food! Be warned: there is only 1 bathroom so plan your potty break accordingly... read more
4 months ago
Went here for an impromptu dinner with Sarah L one evening. This is absolutely a local, neighborhood gem. Stepping inside transports you from Pflugerville to the feeling you are in a true Venezuelan spot - that's friendly, welcoming and cozy. We started with the mini empanadas - you get 4 - one each of ground beef, shredded beef, chicken, and cheese. I tried the ground beef and cheese ones. I thoroughly enjoyed the ground beef one - would seriously return just for it! The sauce with the empanadas was outstanding. I then got the Pabellon Arepa for my meal. This is a traditional favorite, according to our waitress, and featured shredded beef, black beans, fresh cheese and fried sweet plantains. It's not the cleanest to eat, but it tasted so great. I absolutely would return as the taste and quality of the food was strong for the price. read more
I was craving empanadas, so I had to come get me some! The venezuelan empanadas leave a special sweet aftertaste from the dough unlike any other empanadas from other countries. This gives it an added yummy ingredient to the whole experience. This place is great, small inside but super welcoming. There's outside seating as well. The passionfuit juice I ordered was delicious! And if you just want to come in to hangout and reminisce over the great selection of Latin music they play, that's a plan too. By yourself or with a group is always a good stop for a bite or just because the food is great! read more
3 months ago
They welcomed me and I sat myself. I was soon greeted with glass of water and ordered a drink. The passion fruit juice was absolutely delicious -- bright, refreshing, and the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The black beans were rich and flavorful, the empanadas were crisp and satisfying, and the Yuca con Guasacaca dish was so good it honestly surprised me. Everything tasted fresh and thoughtfully prepared. I'll definitely be back to try more things on the menu. It's a very comfortable casual restaurant. We were enjoying watching the World Cup. read more
1 year ago
As a Venezuelan, I can say this place is great! The vibe is cozy, with indoor and outdoor seating and the service was great. The girl who helped us was super nice and gave us some awesome recommendations. We got tequeños and they were so good, plus a Parchita (Passion Fruit) natural juice and I had tuna with salad which was really tasty, and a sopa fosforera that was full of flavor. For dessert, we had quesillo and I loved it. En general, is a good place to go is you want comfort food. read more
25 days ago
2 months ago
Walking in, the music is LOUD. Like really loud. And the AC is pumping for real for real. I got the asado negro and tried the mushroom risotto. The asado negro is just meh for me, not very flavorful and the meat is kind of dry. The mushroom risotto is fantastic though. read more
Looked for a place between where we were in Plugerville and Austin and found this gem! Parking was easy on a Saturday night for dinner at 6 and filled up quickly after we left. Our vegetarian friends were able to find a hodge podge of items to satisfy and enjoy. We brought our three year olds who both loved the mango juice (super fresh) and I got the sugarcane drink which was also very tasty. The stewed beef was tasty and the rice was a little short grained and too fluffy. Cheese was delicious as were the beans and the plantains. Overall a good meal and well made. read more
3 months ago
2 months ago
Fogonero is a great family owned spot in Pflugerville. It's small and nothing fancy, but if you want solid food - this is a great place to go. We got the Pabellon and the Asado Negro. Both were phenomenal and extremely filling. Will definitely be back to try some of the other things on the menu. The restaurant was quite warm inside even with the AC running, so fair warning that if you get hot easily, you may want to plan accordingly! read more
2 years ago
My wife and I came into Fogonero with another couple and their kids on a Monday night around 6 PM. We beat the dinner rush that night given that the restaurant was empty when we arrived. It's smaller inside with about 5-8 tables if I remember correctly. We were a party of 7 (4 adults and 3 kids) and they put a couple tables together for us--had the restaurant been busy or our party larger than 7, we might have had some issues getting sat. The young woman who took our order was attentive throughout the meal, which we appreciated. To start we had an order of "Empanadas" which were filled with shredded beef, chicken, cheese and ground beef. They were okay, unfortunately some were more filled than others and the dough was dry in my mouth at times. To drink I ordered the "Frozen Passion Margarita," it wasn't too sweet but also wasn't very boozy, it seemed just right. For my entree I ordered the "Pabellon Criollo"--a dish with shredded beef accompanied by rice, black beans, fried sweet plantains, avocado, fried cheese and topped with a fried egg. It was a beautiful dish. It was well-portioned, however it lacked flavor in my opinion. I expected/hoped for more, but it ended up being just "okay." It was filling for sure though! For dessert we shared a Tres Leches Cake. On the outside it looked amazing, drenched even. But once we started eating it, it ended up tasting dry in the middle, which was unfortunate. Overall we had an okay experience--food was filling, but there were definitely some points of improvement. Also, it seems very pricey for what it is actually served--we might give it another try someday. read more
5 months ago
1 year ago
This Venezuelan restaurant is a great unique spot in Pflugerville. The servers are always attentive & fast and the food sizes are good portions for the price. I asked one of my Venezuelan friends if the food is authentic and he agreed it is! Would definitely recommend trying it out if you're craving some Latin food, but maybe not just our typical Texmex. This feels more homemade. They also have an outdoor seating area on the patio. read more
6 months ago
11 months ago
Really great desserts and the drink options were awesome. I strong recommend the papaya and strawberry agua fresca. The empanadas are really great also the plantains too. The cheese empanada is a star for sure. Great service from Wilson too. Strongly recommend this spot, especially if you're looking for a high quality dining experience without a luxury price point read more
Ready to get transported somewhere far away for a taste of delicious Venezuelan food? Fogonero is not just a terrific place to dine, it's an experience! Let's start with the food: Mixed Ceviche - Mixed seafood and catch of the day with yellow pepper sauce in Tiger's Milk with choclo, cancha and sweet potato served with fried green plantain. This was a an absolute delight for my taste buds. The seafood was generous and tasted very fresh. I think this is the best ceviche I've tasted in the great Austin area. Beef and vegetable soup with arepa on the side - The soup is very flavorful and the beef attached to the bone is soft and tender. It comes out piping hot and again they are very generous with the ingredients here. Coastal Tuna Yellowfin tuna over avocado and palm heart salad topped with sautéed mushrooms in garlic butter. This is my least favorite dish and that's probably just because I'm not a big fan of lots of dressing on my salad. There was way too much dressing on the salad and the tuna itself was a tad salty as well. I would highly recommend ordering it with dressing on the side. Tres Leches I was too full to eat this so I ordered it togo because the server stated that this is house made and I'm a sucker for house made tres leches. I kept this in my fridge and ate it an hour later. It is exactly how tres leches should be. It's not too moist, not too soggy, not too sweet... a wonderful dessert that I'll order very time I'm there. The restaurant is small but they make very efficient use of the space. There was groovy Spanish music and service is attentive and charming. The decor is also very unique and creative and it felt like I was transported halfway around the world to try some delicious authentic local food. This place is an absolute gem in Pflugerville! read more
Pros: -friendly staff. Quick to respond. -delicious food. Patacones were excellent -water refilled without asking -cute decor and fun themed colors and wall art -easy to red menu -large portions mainly -affordable margaritas $10 . Cons: -only two small tostones for a big ceviche portion we had to buy some more. Also - maybe it's traditional but I'm used to something crispy with ceviche. - Would I return: YES. Want to try the empanadas !! read more
3 years ago
I first went to this restaurant in October and I loved it so much that I went during Thanksgiving week with my friend who is Venezuelan. The place itself is small and it has a lot of nice touches for decoration. The kitchen is open and you can tell that everything is made to order. It may take a little longer for you to get your food but it's worth it. Food highlights, tequeños are smaller than I'm used to but the sauce is delicious. I also loved the creamy chicken soup. A bowl of that could fill me up as an entire meal. As for entrée, I loved the Pabellon so I've had it twice. The shredded beef, rice, black beans, fried cheese, plantain (I substitute for tostones because I don't like them sweet) with the fried egg on top are divine. I also was able to try their Christmas dish which included an hallace, chicken salad, Ham Bread (a slice of a sweet-ish bread roll that has ham, bacon, mozzarella, olives, raisons inside - yum!). Everything was just so tasty! They also offer some italian dishes on the menu and they were also very tasty themselves. I already had approved of the flavor and my Venezuelan friend vouched to bring her family along to try the food themselves. I know I'll be going back! read more
4 months ago
1 year ago
Food is great if you order the right thing. We tried the empanada , coast tuna and asahi negro. And two soup. read more
COME AND EAT HERE! Fogonero is going to knock your socks off, that's just my opinion though. What a find this place is, wish I had come here more soon! I was a bit skeptical walking up cause the place is so tiny, and hidden over in the corner of one of those little shopping mall things on the side of the road with some other stores next to it. A party of 6 come parading out of the door speaking Spanish and laughing, they had told me that this was a good place to eat when I asked. There was a cute patio outside with more tables, but we wanted to chill inside, and might I say that there's not much to the place, or a lot of seating. We sit down, there's music playing somewhat loud, and even a couple got up and started to dance a bit. There were these large beautifully crafted looking rolls of bread just pulled out of the oven cooling down on the server counter, one was cut a bit so you could see all these goodies inside, it filled the room with this sweet amazing aroma. At this point I could tell our dinner was going to be fantastic. Mini Empanadas to start with, crisp, hot, and golden! Each filled differently (Ground Beef, Shredded Beef, Pork, and Cheese). The sauces they brought out with it was also freaking amazing. I got excited and started digging in before I could get a pic of all 4 haha. soon after that our entrées came out, the presentation was very nice, you can tell some excellent cooks are back in that small little kitchen. Juicy meat, with an egg over the rice next to some black beans, with a sliver of cooked cheese topped with some sweet tasty plantains. Everything was fantastic! Of coarse I could not leave without asking what that bread was, I wasn't exactly sure what she had said, but I asked if i could try a slice since they were wanting to sell a loaf of it at a time. She eventually came out with my cut of what I figured out to be Ham Bread! Oh my gosh it was so delicious! I said is there a secret menu that we don't know about? Nope just that it was a seasonal dish that they make! Christmas bread with ham, bacon, olives and raisins! TRUST, you have not lived til you have tried this Venezuelan Christmas Ham Bread. I CAN'T WAIT TO COME BACK! read more
This little hole in the wall is one heck of a find! It is small and the parking is a nightmare but yall, it's worth it! The food is fresh and mouthwateringly delicious. The service is considerate and she gave great recommendations. We will be back with the family soon! Patacones $11 Pabellon Criollo_ $18 Asado Negro_ $17 read more
3 years ago
I came here for lunch on Sunday and was lucky to find a table inside. The restaurant is quite small, but they do have tables outside as well. I ordered the ground beef empanada, made with fried corn dough and stuffed with ground beef. This was my first time trying a Venezuelan empanada, and I was not the biggest fan. There was a lot less filling and a lot more dough than I expected, and the dough was chewy and a bit bland. I wouldn't order this again. My boyfriend ordered the asado negro - braised roast beef with sugar cane and red wine sauce served with white rice and fried sweet plantain. He shared a bite with me and we both agreed this was the highlight of the meal. The portion was big, but it was so good that he finished it all. I'll order this next time. read more
1 year ago
9 months ago
The empanadas were to die for! I can't wait to return just to try that. The soup was amazing as well, although I didn't get a chance to get a photo of it. Great place in a unique spot in Pflugerville. Has family vibes with amazing food, as a quaint indoor and outdoor area. Loved the energy of our server and her recommendations were the best! Can't wait to return! read more
3 years ago
Ambiance: The outside and the inside of the restaurant were pretty nice. The inside was a lot smaller than I expected, but it was comfortable, and it wasn't crowded. They had karaoke when we arrived. I believe it was probably the owner. It looked like he was having a good time. He handed the mic to my husband, and he sang along. It was pretty funny. You can see the kitchen from your table, but it's partially hidden behind a wall, and there's not a lot of noise, so that was nice! Service: the staff was friendly, the menu was pretty easy to choose from, and they answered all of our questions. Food: absolutely delicious! Everything was cooked well and to perfection. The drinks were pretty good, too. My husband and I had two shots of tequila. They had good options to choose from as far as liquor goes. 10/10 I would come back here again! read more
Do you love tres leches cake? Then this is the place to come! The interior is humble, the servers are warm and friendly, and food is authentic and delicious. This is a great place to eat solid Venezuelan food. Highly recommend the pabellón criollo, tres leches cake, tequeños, and short rib beef soup! read more
11 months ago
I've visited Fogonero Restaurant a few times for dinner and breakfast and it's always great. I've tried their empanada sampler. It comes in a set of 4 mini empanadas and my favorite of the bunch were the chicken and fresh cheese empanadas. The house made hot sauce and garlic sauce goes well drizzled on top. For breakfast, I recommend their freshly made arepas with fresh cheese and fried plantains. It was a delicious and filling combination. Service is always friendly. Shoutout to the young lady with the long, dark hair that was so sweet to my dog and provided her with water and a dog biscuit. read more
Start by getting their Maracuyá (passion fruit) juice but with milk ! 100/10! The best I have ever had ! I got a arepa and it was so good and filling ! The ambiance is calm and the staff was really nice. Eva made the experience here enjoyable and easy. They have inside and outside seating, the parking is a little small but there's more next to the place. They do have military discount & they speak Spanish and english. I enjoyed this place & once again get their Maracuyá juice with milk !!! read more
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