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    La Fogata

    3.4 (53 reviews)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Steak and Eggs
    Stephanie R.

    Adorableeeee place, with good music. Make sure to have your camera ready. The service took some time but very polite and helpful. We went during brunch time and it was delicious, I'll definitely be going back.

    Shalini G.

    OMG...this is exactly what I was in the mood for! I have been to all the "cool"spots in TJ and I really do love them all. The one type of restaurant I hadn't been to so far is a "traditional Mexican restaurant" ...and the funny thing is that the decor seems to be what Mexican restaurants in America are inspired by. The place was clean...super clean and looked like traditional Mexican decor. I guess this is the spot that locals have been coming to for years. COVID precautions. ... they took our temp we cleaned the bottom of our shoes we were required to sanitize before entering the tables are spaced out servers wore a mask AND a shield I had a combo plate with a Chile relleno and a taco...OMG so damn good! we were told by a friend that the chocolate flan is the best ever...and I think they are right! I also had a margarita and it was made to perfection. (on the rocks...and if you want it on the rocks let them know ...otherwise I think blended is the default) I can't wait to bring my kids back here! good to know...they have their own parking lot. also..no red salsa...verde only =)

    La Fogata Restaurant, TIjuana, Baja California, Mexico
    Nancy R.

    How about waking up to the aromas & flavors of traditional Mexican food? La Fogata Restaurant (the name translates to "wood fire") transports you to "abuelita's kitchen" or a "grandma's kitchen" where you're comfort food begins with tortilla chips and salsa. And hey - I mean chips that taste corny & earthy. Look - just go there, bring one chip up to your nostril and let me know....The menu has practically every traditional breakfast dish you're craving- huevos rancheros; machaca shredded beef with eggs, onion & tomatoes; eggs and "nopales" (this is "cactus leaves") - all served with homemade corn tortillas & retried beans. All ingredients are the freshest ever. Lunch and dinner menus are extensive, complete with slow-cooked lamb in a clay pot. Doesn't get any better than this.

    Outside
    Leticia A.

    Sooo good in tj was waiting to cross so decided to get some food in a while I think I would definitely definitely come back here

    Jamaica
    Richard K.

    Excellent food ( grass fed beef, fresh seafood, full bar), romantic restaurant (classy furnishings, paintings clean restrooms), piano bar, live music, sports on tv. Great service, real China sevice on linen, secure parking. Next to Mercado Hidalgo on Paseo de los Heroes.

    Fried fish
    Patricia M.

    Do not eat here! My family and I ate here and we all got sick. My husband and I ordered the garlic fish plate. On the drive home My stomach felt bubbly, I threw up twice, my husband's food came out the other exit hole, diarrhea! Never going back there again! Worst experience ever!

    Jarrito, pastel de 3 leches, chocoflan
    Angel O.

    The food here was amazing, great quality ingredients and amazing prices. We got the Molcajete Patron, and it was amazing, and enough for two hungry people. I normally don't like octopus because it's overcooked, but this octopus was soft and tender. The meat was cooked perfectly and the desserts were amazing. Get the chocoflan, it is amazing.

    Awww how cute for Valentine's Day 3
    Riley S.

    Came in to wait for my name for about 40 minutes, came in got sat down in probably the worst table ever. Sat for about 10 minutes with a food menu and they came around to ask us what we wanted to drink, we didn't even know what they offered... so again another 10-15 minutes to come around. As we wait for our food order I kept getting pushed into my chair from servers and people walking around. So uncomfortable. I ordered drinks with water, I got my water half way done with my drink, I didn't even get ice WTF. so irritated I already was jacque came around again and I told her I wanted ice... I waited another 10 minutes, my husband tried to call her over, I called her over and this was my second time asking for just a simple glass of water. I came because of their menu orginally but being Valentine's Day there was only about 9 different plates to choose from. Such a horrible experience I was so sad but I have to come back on a normal day because my Valentine's Day date experience was horrible :(

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    Food quality is not the same anymore. They're remodeling the place so not sure if it's under new ownership

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    Absolutely fantastic food and service. Beautiful pleasant atmosphere. This is a lovely restaurant. We were so happy to give it a try.

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    Great service nice place food was delicious and drinks were great I will be back when I'm in tj,

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    La fogata has great food. Their specialty is molcajetes. Their steak is delicious and they have I for and outdoor seating.

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    Creta - Pita Sirloin

    Creta

    4.2(10 reviews)
    0.8 kmZona Centro
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    Solid. This is one of the more popular food trucks at Telefonica Gastro Park, due largely to their…read moresteaks and salads. I stopped by this place for the first time this weekend to check out the steaks. Ordered the ribeye, cooked medium-well, which came with mashed potatoes (no gravy) and vegetables. Only 300 pesos (around $15) which was good value. One neat thing about this food truck is you can watch them grill all the steaks they're preparing right in front of you. Received my order about 15 minutes later. The steak and mashed potatoes were good/very good, though can't say it was great. Was very tasty but not terribly filling - I was able to eat another smaller meal just a few hours later. They do have more expensive steaks that are much larger, such as their "tomahawk" steak (a little over 1200 pesos, or around $60 dollars). Didn't get to try that one. But the food truck was cool. Waitress who took my order was friendly and spoke pretty good English. Would definitely come back and eat here again, though there are better food trucks at Telefonica, such as the Humo truck close by. Creta is actually a Greek-themed food truck, so they do also have other offerings besides steaks...

    This food truck is located at Telefonica Gastro towards the back left side. They were grilling…read moremeats and veggies, so we knew we had to get something from here. My other friend suggested the arrrachera pita, so we ordered that, took our number, and grabbed a seat upstairs. The pita looked delightful with a salad on the side, but didn't come with a lot of meat like I was hoping. It still tasted great though! I would probably ask for some steak next time I come here LOL. Too bad one of my friend's order never came though, so he ordered something tacos when we were all finished eating...

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    Creta - Rib eye with vegetables (250 pesos)

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    Rib eye with vegetables (250 pesos)

    La Fogata - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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