My family and I have been coming here for over a decade, and it has never disappointed us. Any other Mexican restaurant that we go to just doesn't compare. We love you, La Fogata! :D read more

The staff at this restaurant was incredibly friendly and attentive, making the overall experience pleasant. However, I must say that the food left much to be desired. I ordered the combo fajitas, which included steak, chicken, and shrimp. Unfortunately, the plate was filled with fajita bits instead of the main ingredients. The steak and chicken were seasoned well, but the pieces were too small. There were plenty of sautéed onions and bell peppers, but the shrimp was the only part that was actually tasty. The flour tortillas were cold and tasteless, which was a major letdown. I don't usually write negative reviews, but I felt compelled to share my experience with others. read more

Been coming here since they opened years ago. Love the atmosphere, food and service. I go there for lunch and dinner. Family and Friends. A shoutout to the owner Jose and our favorite server Nancy. read more

don't foggeta La Fogata. Very accessible, friendly staff, old-school ambience. One of the best things is their refried beans, just like mamá used to make. Also looks like good portions of my favorite--margaritas. read more

Food was okay. Server forgot our waters and extra items we requested. We didn't want to bother since we were almost done with our meal. My carne asada burrito barely had any meat in it. The meat it did have was cut into small pieces and some were burnt. Young server was very quick to give us our check. She didn't forget that. read more

It had been a while but everything was great. Good service and good food. Plenty for leftovers. Location is a bit hidden so hope people go seek it out. read more

Amazing service, food tasted great! And the environment was great for a nice family dinner, would highly recommend!

Food great value great we got it to go. The rebels and enchiladas are good great rice. They give you chips and salsa free

I dont leave reviews but this place was so awesome I had to. Food quality was great, portions were large at an amazing price, and serves was top notch. read more

Service wise I did have to wait five minutes for somebody to come by. I sat myself. Once they knew I was there. The service was excellent. The restaurant seems clean. The food was OK even good here in the northwest, but didn't have any spice to it. I am not sure I would return, but I don't have anything bad to say about the restaurant. read more

As we continue to patronize local restaurants in Maplevalley, I realized we hadn't tried a Mexican restaurant yet. We had dinner at La Fogata last night and it was a great experience. My wife had the taco and tostada combo and loved it. I decided to have the number 23 large combo featuring a taco, tostada, enchilada, and chili relleno. The combo plate was huge! Topped off with rice and beans. This was more than adequate to fill me up. Wait staff was very friendly and attentive and kept our drinks full and cleared any empty place we had. Restaurant was very clean and well organized as where the restrooms. Looking forward to our next dining experience here. Highly recommend. read more

La Fogata - Large combo plate # 23 - Mexican Near Me - Maple Valley, Washington

We ordered delivery so we can't comment on the location, or the staff. I ordered the Macho burrito. Portion size is generous and it came with a delicious sauce. Overall, very good flavor and all good quality ingredients. The ground beef had a bit of heat to it, but not too much. Picadillo was well seasoned as well. My wife had the Pollo en Molle. She was very pleased with everything. The prices are comparable with other businesses in the area but rest assured that you'll get your money's worth as the dishes are large. This is now our first choice for Mexican food in the area. We'll definitely be coming back! read more

La Fogata - Macho Burrito. - Mexican Near Me - Maple Valley, Washington

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Had lunch there today. Steak fajitas and quesadillas. Both were good and the price and portions were very reasonable. Service was great and the place was pleasant and clean. read more

The chips and spicy salsa? Out. Of. This. World. That salsa tasted like something straight from Mexico -- you know it's a secret family recipe. I legit couldn't stop munching. Ordered quesadillas, dipped them in that salsa, and my taste buds basically started dancing. Had to take some to go because I wasn't letting that magic go to waste. The food was fire, but let's be real -- that spicy salsa is the main character here read more

Great food and service! Big portions and great quality food. The guacamole is so fresh, and it has a hint of garlic - it is the best I've ever had! Must have their grilled jalapeños - amazing! I would like to come back here again. read more

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Good chicken enchilada. I like how they serve chips and salsa as soon as you get seated. A plus in my book! I'm from Southern California and I haven't yet found a Mexican restaurant or even a hole in the wall place here in Washington that compares to what Mexican food tastes like where I'm from. I guess I'm pretty biased when it comes to some good Mexican food. Believe me, San Diego CA has the best Mexican food!! Even Texas got nothin on San Diego. Haha. However, La Fogata is my new jam! My spot to get great service and good enchilada. Also, the prices are pretty fair considering it's so damn expensive to eat out these days. So, check out La Fogata. Not taco bell, not Taco Time and def not Jack in the box 99 cents tacos. Cheers! read more

La Fogata - Chicken enchilada and beef burrito with rice & beans. - Mexican Near Me - Maple Valley, Washington

Food is authentic and amazing. The staff is family and they are humble and kind. Great service and fresh food. A wonderful neighborhood Mexican Cantina! Ambiance is family style sit down. Clean and classy. read more

La Fogata - Chalupa! Amazing! - Mexican Near Me - Maple Valley, Washington

Definitely coming back! Service and ambiance excellent. Food was great and the drinks were good. Thank you Maria and Nancy for a pleasant experience. read more

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Didn't eat. No lounge. Had lousy marg. Very nice server. The atmosphere was alright. But dang that was a lousy margarita.

First off, I really love the hot salsa that comes with the chips! Excellent flavor and spicy. Not too watery. Better than most Mexican restaurants I've been to. I decide to go with bacon wrapped prawns based on other reviews here. They did not disappoint. They were crispy, salty, and not a hint of fishy flavor. Just shrimp goodness. They're even better in a corn tortilla with a little rice and salsa! Who knew? Big portion and I was filled up before finishing the plate. My husband loved his cheesy nachos and didn't leave a scrap left. Our friends got the enchilada taco plate. They enjoyed it and had 0 complaints. Gobble gobble. Overall we were really pleased with our service and food. Prices were good and they were out of some beers but that's not their fault. We hope to come back again. read more

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Great service and really good food. 10 people in our group and all had excellent meals. I had the Chili Relleno which I devoured. It was stuffed with plenty of cheese and the chili was large. I like a bit more bite, you just never know. The sauce was very flavorful too. The basic beef taco salad was very good and everyone complimented their beans and rice. I recommend and will be back. read more

This was our first visit and I'm wishing we lived closer so we could frequent it. We had pico, salsa and bean dips with their warm chips to start. Theses were all better than ordinary. We actually bought their salsa to-go. My lunch was Molcajete, a wonderful, flavorful beef and chicken stew. There was a little melted cheese on top which made it especially amazing as I stirred it and every bite had some in it amazingly. My husband had bacon wrapped prawns which came on a bed of yummy sautéed onions. They had Coke, no Pepsi. No problemo. The server was friendly and took good care of us. read more

La Fogata - Molcajete beef, chicken, mushrooms Mexican stew. - Mexican Near Me - Maple Valley, Washington

The food is exquisite and the service is nice and understanding. I have been there at least a hundred times and the food has never failed. The atmosphere is nice and quiet and the beans are to die for. It isn't gourmet food but you get the bang for your buck. I definitely recommend this place! read more

Amazing one of my favorite restaurants the food is crazy good they have a whole Mexican environment and I highly recommend the 2 enchiladas so I really recommend this place and hope you come read more

I met a few pals for a drink and snack/ dinner and it was a great experience. The service was perfect, perhaps a bit too attentive. I know I know, how can that be? My main rationale for not giving 5 stars was that they were using a kind of loud vacuum while we were eating/ talking and it wasn't like a kid had just eaten there and it was a mess. The only people who had walked the area they were vacuuming were employees. It was a slow Monday night and I understand that they were perhaps a bit bored. I just don't see the reason to be vacuuming during service without clear reasoning. Inside was very clean and food was good. I'll really have to visit again to warrant a 5 star upgrade but they might get there... read more

The friendly staff and a clean place aren't enough to compensate for a disappointing meal. We ordered gringo taco salads which come in nice, crisp shells. It was mostly shredded iceberg lettuce, and the flavorless chicken at the bottom was cold, dry, chewy, and terrible. If I took a bite with too much chicken, I had to chew on it forever. No thanks. read more

La Fogata - Chips and heavy furniture - Mexican Near Me - Maple Valley, Washington

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Best Mexican food in Maple Valley. Great friendly service. Ambiance is typical of all Mexican restaurants.

Tried this place on a whim and we were pleasantly surprised. My husband ordered their Pork Carnitas and he loved it!! Said it was the most tender he's had in awhile. I ordered the chicken enchilada which was also delicious. Food came out piping hot and lots of flavor. Can't say chips and salsa were anything to write home about. Chips were a bit stale but that just means I ate less carbs! I was also craving some Flan and they were either sold out or just didn't have any so that was a bit disappointing. But we will for sure go back to try other menu options. Service was also very good! read more

La Fogata - Chicken enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Maple Valley, Washington

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La Fogata is has tasty Tex-mex styled dishes. Of everything I've tried, the pork carnitas and chile rellenos are my go-to dishes, my family members like the deluxe tostadas. We've never dined in, only to-go. Food is always ready in about 10 minutes. I appreciate the free chips. Some similar style restaurants started to charge for chips and salsa on to-go orders during the pandemic. Good meal for about $15 per person. They have a parking lot shared with other businesses, most of which close around 5. Staff is always masked up, and they have a plexiglass shield up by the cash register with a cup of clean pens. To-go orders are on the table. It's a touchless process, which I appreciate. Go visit the nice folks at La Fogata, and support this small business! read more

Wonderful service and food. Generous portions. Hot chips and a delicious salsa were a great start to our fantastic meal. Can't wait to go back! read more

Considering it's hard to find great Mexican food this far north and not in California, this place suffices. They are friendly and a good taste for the price. Their salsas and sauce are super flavorful and this place hits the spot when you're looking for a Mexican food experience. The polla a la crema is my favorite and pair with a Shirley temple and kt brings you back to classic family Mexican dining. The seating and inside of the restaurant is cozy and relaxing environment. read more

If you like the chain Mexicali's restaurants like Azteca, you will like La Fogata. It's pretty much a word-for-word copy. The restaurant is moderately sized but really hidden (location, not so good). It's close to the main road (Maple Valley Highway bear Highway 18 about a half block East of QFC) But absolutely not visible from the road. Without a GPS, I would not have found it. The food is authentic Mexican, but pretty standard fare. You can get seafood enchiladas but not Ceviche. You can get a combo plate of pretty much any combination but if you want a seafood enchilada and a chicken enchilada, that's not available. (We asked). The Tostada is Mexican style (atop a flat tortilla) and is kinda small for the price. The seafood enchilada has no texture. The beans and rice are good, fresh, and ordinary. Best thing about the food was the Salsa. The service is very nice. The decor is brand new (but looks just like every other Mexican restaurant) and the lights are on very bright. As a result, it's clean, but lacks any distinction. No atmosphere. It was a little expensive for the "Azteca Experience" but probably just right for Maple Valley which is a little above average income for Southeast King County. The restaurant was alright but we probably won't be back. read more

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Seems like the only decent food in maple valley. I really enjoyed the food here and will be back again.

I'm sorry. We wanted to give them and try and hoped it would be good. I've been to Mexican restaurants all over US and Mexico and this is by far the worst. Chile Relleno must have been leftover like the rest of the entrees. Chimichanga was gloppy. In what place is a Chimi not crispy fried. Sides pretty awful. Chips stale and bland. Salsa like out of a bottle. We can do much finer at home. Dinner for 2 with one margarita $65. So disappointed. read more

This is one of our favorite restaurants in Maple Valley. We've ordered takeout during COVID, but this was our first inside dining experience since COVID reared its ugly head. It is a local family-owned restaurant with "Americanized" Mexican food. It has all of the traditional choices that we've come to expect. Prices are very reasonable, though they've recently been raised ($2 in dishes that we remembered). That's not surprising, considering the extra effort involved with COVID protocols. We especially appreciate their senior menu. It is a limited menu, with apparently slightly smaller portions. We're very happy that they have survived, when many others have not. Service is friendly and efficient. Oh, yeah -- they have great margaritas! read more

Love, love La Fogata! It is our go to for Mexican take out. Husband loves the tortilla soup. Great flavor! Also recommend the chili Colorado and enchilada suiza. Chips and salsa do not disappoint. read more

Honestly, the best Mexican Restaurant in Maple Valley. The rice here isn't dry or hard like some Mexican places. I like that they don't put peas or carrots in it. I forgot a picture but I got the Enchilada and Chile Rhelleno Combo. Shredded Beef was delicious in the Enchilada. Chile was perfect with the light egg on the outside and yummy melted white cheese in the middle. Beans are awesome too! Chips and Salsa are not too spicy. My husband got the Steak Fajitas and they give you a lot. He had to take half of it home. I ate the rest of mine the next day and it was even more delicious heated up! This is our spot. read more

This spot was a gem! Open on Labor Day, already a win after all the closed restaurants. The restaurant has a very mom and pop feel. It's comfortable and had great service. The food was very good. I had the taco salad, which was tasty. I wished that it had come in a shell bowl and that I had thought to add rice! My sister had a delicious (and HUGE) burrito. Highly recommend! read more

Husband and I have been here several times and it is great! Casual restaurant with authentic mexican cuisine. Servers are friendly and attentive. Usually it's the same server each time we go and she is great. read more

This place is great! Well priced and delicious La Fogata is everything you need in a local family Mexican restaurant. They may not have the newest trendiest food from Mexico but they'll have the classic favorited you and your extended family will love! The service was great, my mom and I ate here on a later evening when everywhere else was closed. Such a blessing they seated us! read more

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