I always find myself coming back to La Fogata, and for good reason. The food has that authentic, homemade flavor with a perfect balance between traditional Latin dishes and comforting classics. The menu is extensive, so there's always something new to try, but everything I've had has been consistently good. the ingredients are fresh, and the quality never disappoints. I have tried everything from the Churrasco, picana steak, shrimp, chicken, and more. All the entres come with two sides to choose from. I usually go with the gallo pinto and French fries. anything you order here will leave you pleased and full! it's located in a shopping plaza so there's plenty of parking and the staff are friendly. It's the kind of gem to not judge by the outside. When in the area, it's worth giving it a tr read more

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Absolutely unacceptable experience. I visited La Fogata BBQ expecting a welcoming environment, only to be unlawfully denied entry with my legitimate service dog despite clearly informing staff that my dog is a trained service animal protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The management's ignorance of federal law was shocking and deeply discriminatory. Under the ADA, businesses are required to allow service animals accompanying individuals with disabilities, and not all disabilities are visible. Staff and management should understand that invisible disabilities are just as valid as visible ones, and denying someone access based on assumptions or lack of education is both harmful and illegal. Their "no pets allowed" policy does NOT override ADA protections for service animals. Refusing access demonstrates poor training, lack of professionalism, and blatant disregard for the rights of disabled individuals. No customer should have to defend their medical needs or face humiliation simply because management failed to follow federal law. This establishment seriously needs ADA compliance training immediately. Until they educate their staff and correct this discriminatory behavior, I strongly caution anyone with a disability or service animal against supporting this business. read more

You know those rainy, gloomy days when you just crave some good homemade food? This is the perfect place to come to. I've been visiting for years and it's never disappointed. I started with their homemade lemonade--so refreshing and delicious. For appetizers, we ordered the queso frito (my all-time favorite) and the hearty ajiaco colombiano. Both were absolutely spot on, full of flavor, and comforting. The service here is always on point, and the restaurant itself is impeccable--clean, welcoming, and consistent every time. Definitely one of those places I'll keep coming back to again and again. read more

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Delicious!!!! I loved this place and the service was great. We got our food pretty quick and everything was hot and just so flavorful! They have lots of sauce options which was great and even the coffee at the end of the meal was perfect! read more

La Fogata - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

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As I walked along the path to the store to grab some bananas and oranges, I stumbled upon this restaurant that piqued my curiosity. To be honest, I'm not quite sure what drew me there, but I'm truly grateful that I decided to stop in. I decided to indulge in the fried snapper, paired with a side of rice and beans and crispy plantain strips. The snapper was nothing short of exceptional; its golden-brown crust enveloped tender, flaky fish that practically melted in my mouth. Not a single complaint. Service was outstanding and the Bill of $37 to me wasn't bad considering how good the snapper was. Plus I had leftovers. read more

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It was late on a Saturday night and all the restaurants in the area we stopped at had a wait time so we stopped at La Fogata. We had been at another location before so we gave this one a try. The restaurant is spacious with lots of seating. Nothing fancy but clean and welcoming. Our server was cordial but not very detail oriented as she did not bring us utensils. She brought my side salad and I sat there waiting to see if she would notice and she did not. Sat there with the salad till my main course came and the person who brought out our food ( not our server) was the one to say "oh you need utensils". Now for the food it was decent for a decent price. My husband had a steak that was cooked to his liking but was a little bland. The fried cheese was amazing though and so were the fries. Crunchy like we like them. I had the fish and shrimp special which was quite disappointing! It was bland, no seasoning and it seemed too breaded. The breading was soggy and gave the fish a weird texture that I did not enjoy. I only ate a couple of pieces. It could have used some kind of sauce maybe even tartar sauce but none was offered. The Shrimp (3) was better,Nicely seasoned. For the price the food is ok but not a place I would choose to go to again. I've had Nicaraguan Fritanga much better than this one truthfully. Oh! Beware when they give you the check, they include 15% tip right away. So be careful to not double tip if you don't mean to. I don't tip more when the tip is included unless the service is outstanding and in this case it wasn't. read more

Yummy food and good selection of food. I have my go-to items here. However it's overpriced. And they automatically add gratuity to the bill. And then add secondary tip options with the high percentages at the end as if I didn't just pay already. read more

La comida no es la misma un tiempo atras era demasiado buena Ha bajado la calidad de la comida read more

Great food, good service, great family ambiance. Highly recommend the chicken churrasco. Fresh food and made to order. Will not regret. read more

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If you're looking food authentic nica food.. this is the spot!!!! The food here is absolutely delicious, this is definitely one of my favorite spots. It always has good quality and good service. They offer lunch specials during the weekdays and on the weekends they usually have a live singer. It's great for lunch or dinner. The quality of the food and the price is soooo worth it read more

La Fogata - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Delicious food. I ordered to go with a coworker & the amount of food we each got was great for the price we each paid. I got a grilled fish fillet with gallo pinto rice & their coleslaw that is delicious. The service was quick & the orders were both made correct. Definitely ordering again since it's very close to my job. read more

Welcomed with friendly faces, got seated pretty quickly. Service was great, food was good. I ordered the chicken churrasco and it was yummy, not a big fan of the rice. Overall i'd probably come back to try their bowls. read more

La Fogata - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

To-go service was simple and fast -- my food was ready in less than 15 mins. The vibe is pretty casual but I could see myself taking my family for a nice dinner. The baby churrasco had so much flavor and was cooked perfectly (bonus stars b/c the server remembered to ask what temperature). It came with a generous side of chimmichurri and a spicy sauce that complemented the steak very well. Picture is of my leftovers b/c I couldn't finish it in one sitting lol. read more

La Fogata - Baby Churrasco 8oz Mixed Rice and Beans Fried Sweet Plantains - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Been coming here for years ! Amazing place ! The service is always great ! It's definitely my go to read more

La Fogata - Chicken Breast - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Service was horrible , the waiter had horrible energy and didn't want to be there , food is also dropping the ball, what a shame...0verprice

Don't go to this place, the manager is super rude and disrespectful. The manager doesn't even know the law of the state of Florida. He even did something ILLEGAL and denied entry for me with my service dog after i informed him that my dog was a service animal. He then showed me the sign at the door that said "No Pets. Only service animals allowed" yet he denied my service dog and asked me to show proof of my dog being a service dog and my dog had a service animal collar showing it's a service animal. I informed him that it's illegal to ask for any proof of a service dog and explained my disability yet very rudely he refused to let me dine in at all in the restaurant and said i had no disability and that he would not let me and my service animal in at all. I informed him that I would report it and he very rudely responded with "Report it or do what ever you want but my answer is no". This is very upsetting and I have reported it to the authorities. Please inform this horrible manager to learn the laws of the state of Florida before he takes any action on a costumer with a disability and with a service dog. Please see this link below so that the restaurant can know the law of service animals. https://www.ada.gov/resources/service-animals-faqs/ As it says the following... It is illegal under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for businesses and public entities to ask for documentation or "proof" that an animal is a service animal. This includes refusing entry or service because the handler cannot provide certification, registration, or an identification vest. read more

Good quality's food at a reasonable price. A hard find these days in Miami. We liked everything from the gallo pinto to the natural juices.

Bad service and the food is not good. I ordered a churrasco and was not asked the temperature of the meat. I had to tell them that I wanted medium, and I got a well done meat, when I mentioned this to the waiter he said we could do snuggling and that is how "el cocinero" cooks all meats I really wanted to give it a try reading the reviews and was expecting at minimum average food but I was very disappointed. Do not waste your time and money on this place. read more

Sin duda el mejor lugar para comer exquisito en Miami. La comida es fresca y todos los cortes de carne son de primera! Todo el personal es muy amable y atento, de manera especial Don Mario. Cuando quieran descubrir el placer de comer, no duden en escoger la Fogata de Flagler. Ah! y no se olviden de probar como postre la cassata Siciliana. Unica!!! read more

The food is usually good. The customer service is poor. The employee are slow they act like they hate their job. The person who answers the phones is rude and nasty. They lack patience. It's unfortunate because the food is good. I won't be eating here again. read more

We often order larger orders from here anytime we have a work event. The food here is delicious. Usually we order trays of the mixed fajitas that includes steak and chicken and veggies with tortillas and 2 sides. very good prices and service. Definitely recommend this spot. read more

Me and a buddy flew to Miami on a random day just for fun couldn't think of a spot to eat at. This restaurant popped up and I'm glad we went to it. I ordered chicken quesadillas and let me tell you it blew my taste buds yum yum. I also had grilled pork lion with fries that also blew me away the way the meat was tender juicy just melts right in your mouth. My buddy ordered BBQ Ribs (with rice & fries) which was mediocre we've had better but it was decent.. He then had 3x chicken tacos that were GREAT . I will definitely be hitting this spot up again when I'm in Miami again.. Service was at a steady place we ate our appetizer before our main course came out but nonetheless GOOD GOOD GOOD read more

La Fogata - Grilled Charbroiled Pork Loin French Fries St. Louis Ribs - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

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Great food, tender steak and chicken, vegetables were just right and the gallo pinto is a nice too! End it with a cafecito con azucar and your meal is complete!! I will be back!! read more

La Fogata - This is what I came here for!!! Amazing !! Que Rico!!! - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Solid place. No wait, service still lacked a bit.. the place is not aesthetically pleasing inside, but it was clean. The staff is ok, took a while to get my drink. But the food was pretty good for the most part. Ordered the steak, ( CHURRASCO ) it was pretty good, ( quality meat, soft, cooked perfectly, god temp. Unfortunately the fries tasted a little greasy, rice was good ). read more

La Fogata - Churrasco - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

El lugar es acogedor, y la comida es espectacular, pero lo mejor sin duda es el gran servicio de Andres.

Had a decent meal here, but certainly not the best the city has to offer in a market full of quick service Karin cuisine. The service was okay as was the food. My fiancé got the baby chirrasco steak and I had the grill pork (lomo de cerdo). The steak was excellent but they forgot to bring the beans with her meal and it took a couple requests to have them brought to the table. My pork was a little dry but was overall enjoyable. read more

La Fogata - Chirrasco with rice and Maduros - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

Casual spot on Flagler and 82nd. Well cooked very flavorful meats (fish, chicken, steaks) at reasonable prices.

Delicious and fresh all the time! He's become a bit pricey over the years, but worth it. Quick and easy eat!

So I definitely recommend the "Fogata bowl" I've had it once before and it was really great sadly they only have it Monday-Friday. I went this past Saturday with my heart set on getting it but our food was okay. We both got the churrasco my friend with white rice which was bland and me with gallo pinto which was average. The fried cheese was good and the "cabbage". Service was good overall the man attending us was attentive. read more

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This place is a rip off. I got the 12 oz churrasco and it was a joke. I think either their scale broke or they are undercutting their steaks. The cooks here can never get it right. They either under cook the meat or over cook it.ybateak tonight was so small I was still hungry when I finished. They are including the top in the tab now. Something that is illegal to do unless they post a sign. They try to double tip by then giving you a blank receipt with the tip line in blank. Back to the size of the steak. I am here eating cereal after having spent $34 on a meal. Oh and let me not forget to mention that their door hours say they close at 10 pm but they almost always close at 10 now. This place is going down hill fast. I'm going to start cooking my own steak meals. These multi location places are pricing meals to open more and more locations not to give people a good value for the money. read more

I grew up eating at this place and till this day, it's still my favorite Nica restaurant! Although the prices have gone up, it's still worth it! They're quick to bring our your food! Great place for lunch! Recommendations: queso frito baby churrasco chicken tampiqueña fried sweet plantains read more

La Fogata - Baby Churrasco 8oz Chicken Tampiquena Fried Sweet Plantains Fried Cheese - Latin American Near Me - Miami, Florida

A surprisingly great experience! Doesn't look like much - it's in the corner of a busy strip mall, but the service was great and food was very tasty for a very reasonable price. Loved it all - from chicken fajitas to the fried cheese appetizer, it was great Nicaraguan fare. read more

era una mierda la comida no sabía a nada. El churrasco sabe a plástico y el pollo no sabía a nada. La salsa que te dan una mierda la gente que trabaja ahí una mierda el precio de la comida de la parrilla una mierda me robadon a las 12:30 de la tarde. The food was horrible. I paid $40 to get flavorless food. I was very disappointed and the staff was ass. If I could get this place below 01 I would read more

Disgusting piece of meat. It was chewy and hard. Do yourself a favor and don't spend your money with a low quality churrasco. $19.00 for a awful piece of meat is an insult. I asked for the baby churrasco and it was horrible La calidad en este establecimiento ha caido dramáticamente. La carne estaba como un chicle y dura, tenia muchas hebras y dificil de masticar. $19.00 por un baby churrasco es un robo a mano armada debido a la mala calidad. La fogata is cutting corners and disappointing their customers. read more

This place is lalalalalala amazing. I loved it. It taste like it's home made. I had the fogata bowl & the next day I went for the chickencurrasco. Amazing ! read more

Love love love this place! I've lived in this area my whole life and have never given this place a chance til now. My mom was picking up cantinas (daily prepped meals) Monday - Thursday and for a GREAT PRICE! Whatever protein you order (churrasco, steak, chicken, etc) is cooked PERFECTLY. I've never had one dry chicken or chewy steak from here. They definitely know how to cook! And being able to stop there on my way home to pick up my dinner is a HUGE PLUS! I won't state the price of my meal plan with them because their prices can always change and I wouldn't want anyone to use my review as a reason to question their prices if they do change. But let's just say, your paying a VERY decent price per meal when you could feed 2 people in each meal. I am officially a regular here. read more

Omg! I really love this place. Everything was so good! My boyfriend and I had way too much food. Zulma was our server. She was so nice and attentive. read more

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La Fogata definitely hit the spot! I was doing errands near by and decided to fulfill my fried cheese craving. I'm sooooo glad I did. I had the chicken churrasco with gallo pinto (rice and beans) and sweet plantains. The gallo pinto was delicious. (Gallo pinto is Nicaragua's national dish usually served with every meal.) To me it tastes better than your typical rice and beans. I also had an order of fried cheese. The order was two pieces of fried cheese and a small side of cole slaw. The chicken was grilled perfectly. I ordered off the lunch menu and the portions of the sides and size of the chicken was generous. With the meal, they gave me two sides of chimichurri and home made picante. I used both profusely because they were that good. The ambience was casual. The sever was very nice and the food came out quickly. They have a couple of tvs around the restaurant. The lunch menu is a good deal and is available Monday-Friday 11am-3pm. read more

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Good food service ok. Vigoron was pretty good. Churrasco was good also. Took a long time for server to show up.

Love La Fogota but this time around I was a bit disappointed in the food. The Gallo pinto was salty and instead of them giving us 3 order of fried cheese (that does not come included with each service) they gave us an order of quesadillas -_- that sucked. Unfortunately we realized once we got home and it was not worth the trip back. They also removed the taquitos off their menu BUMMER and replaced it with soft tacos instead. I do like that they give you multiple sauces like chimichurri for the meat or chicken or chile for those that like their food with some hot and spicy, or add a side of guacamole, pico and sour cream to their dishes. For those of you that like juice, they make a great maracuya! read more

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