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La Fogata in San Antonio is a four star Mexican restaurant. Here's a place to get good food. Know before you go: this place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This restaurant is inexpensive. This restaurant features brunch and breakfast. This restaurant is good for groups.
5.0 of 5 stars.
32 reviews doesn't shock me... this place was packed. They easily accommodated our large party and every need. This was one of my visits with the future in-laws including his sisters new boyfriend...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mariachi Band, Delicious Food, and Entertaining Atmosphere make up La Fogata Restaurant in San Antonio. Walking into the restaurant you got through a courtyard setting with water fountains, lights,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I simply cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. It's definitely one of my favorite places to get Mexican food in San Antonio. The scenery at this restaurant is so different.... most of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
HORRIBLE SERVICE!!! I couldn't believe it after all the hype that I've heard about this place.But thats what happens to a waiter who is seated with two 10 tops at the same time, poor management....
yelp.com - user review - 09/28/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been there several times. My family thinks that it is THE PLACE to go for Mexican food. Their drinks are fantastic. The food is okay. I've never been disappointed, but I've had better, too.
yelp.com - user review - 09/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Order the Poblano TampiqueA�a - I drive from Austin every few months just to get it. Talk about a fix you just can't shake.
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Arrived at the airport and did a little research on Chowhound and came across this place. Was hoping it'd be more authentic Mexican rather than tex-mex, but it seemed more like the later, at least...
yelp.com - user review - 08/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been going to this place for years. My family stops in here every 5-10 years when we're around. The big gateway and garden area are really sweet looking. And the neon pink adds that perfect...
yelp.com - user review - 08/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I was in San Antonio last night to see a concert. A friend who lives in S.A. suggested this place. I'm glad he did! Wanting to try a little of everything, I got the Plato de Todo. It rocked! The...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Authentic, romantic, fun, and tasty. No complaints. This is the restaurant where my friends and I go for birthday parties or to celebrate.Parking is annoying and it gets crowded on the weekends, but...
yelp.com - user review - 06/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I recently went here with a large group of friends. We were seated immediately, although we roasted outside on the garden patio (avoid the patio in summer, if you can). Their authentic salsa starts...
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Enjoyed a terrific late Sunday lunch at La Fogata today. I'd never been so when my friend called and asked about getting together and suggested Mexican food, I asked about this place. The restaurant...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Food was good, not amazing...but I ordered something that i would not normally get....and I wont order it again....the other people in my party all LOVED theirs. San Antonio, and frankly all of Texas...
yelp.com - user review - 05/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On a recent excursion to San Antonio, I found myself at the famed La Fogata restaurant. My curiosity had been peaked by years of hearing rave reviews. "Authentic" or "real" or "interior" Mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let's face it: Humphrey Bogart would bring his Casablanca dates to La Fogata if he was still around. I can't speak for the food, but I can speak for their ROCKIN margaritas. The place is just...
yelp.com - user review - 04/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So, here's the thing...I'm really surprised La Fogata is getting so many lackluster reviews. While in SA visiting family friends we were looking for a rocking Mexican Restaurant, I used my handy...
yelp.com - user review - 03/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great drinks, great outdoor seating, above average food. Highly recommended.
yelp.com - user review - 02/07/2009
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Wow, it was REALLY good! Had the ceviche, rajas chile pablano, enchiladas mixtas, and the margarita. Excellent across the board. Service was top notch Very friendly. Prompt. Plenty of parking. I went...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
While the atmosphere on the patio is really nice, especially during holiday season, I found the food overpriced and not that tasty! I had Sangria Margarita that was $9! Had better Mexican food in San...
yelp.com - user review - 12/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Downgrade: La Fogata in San Antonio was horrible on my last visit. Weird - borderline creepy - waiter, enchiladas campesinas with fajita meat (instead of the dried beef listed on the menu), crappy...
yelp.com - user review - 12/14/2008
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La Fogata is THE place to go for a long, relaxing and delicious meal. The ambience is wonderful with all of the flowers and fountains. The food was delicious and the service unbeatable. Combine all of those...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Part 1- My experience at the restaurantThree girl friends and I went to celebrate a birthday with margaritas on the huge (and covered so warm) patio of La Fogata. We were in San Antonio because that...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2008
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Must try the mango margarita, and the queso flamiado. The shrimp tacos al...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
UM....LOVE IT!!!! come on the patio is awesome unless its summer. the guacamole is to die for. and the bean and cheese tacos are my fav. you really need to go if you haven't been before.
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great food, great atmosphere, great margaritas. Parking is horrendous and at times it gets pretty crowded. I think the prices are very reasonable, especially in san antonio. I would say go. It's...
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I regular stop when I am in SA. The patio is a great place to hang out if it isn't too hot outside. I recommend the tacos norteno for something different that you don't find at every other mexican...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I haven't mentioned it before, I don't dig Tex-Mex much. Although the dip for the chips was just the way I prefer it: hot!The atmosphere seems to stay busy and sometimes a little too busy for its...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The atmosphere is fantastic, it's like taking a mini vacation to mexico. Get place to go if you want to unwind, be sure to try the chip con queso con carne (awesome stuff)
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I went here on business during a 3 day trip to San Antonio. I looked forward to having Southwestern "Tex-Mex" and I got as much as I could handle at La Fogata. I had the chicken enchiladas after two...
yelp.com - user review - 06/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I liked this place. It could be I live in Hawaii and the mexican food is not the best here, or it could be the company I was with was good, but I had a good time here. It's mostly tex-mex, and it was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I must say that this place gets an extra star for sentimentality - my husband and I went here on our first grown-up date together AND it's where he proposed to me several years later.The margaritas...
yelp.com - user review - 05/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed my food at La Fogata. When we got to the restaurant, we were seated outside which was nice and luckily, we only got a few sprinkles on the head before...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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Nestled between I 10 and 410 on Vance Jackson, La Fogata is one of the premier Mexican Food Restaurants in San Antonio. Upon arrival, you stroll into a bustling courtyard complete with fountains and patio ware...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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What a great place to sit outside or inside and have a wonderful Mexican dinner. It is nestled in the some of the most wonderful landscaped, flowers, plants and water falls. The food is superb and the...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/01/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The food is quite good but the service keeps me from returning too often. The flavor their beef fajitas has lends them to be some of the best I've had in town, and their margaritas will kick your ass...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Don't waste your time. Mojitos are okay.
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing!! For me to get drunk off one margarita, you know they are NOT messing around. Of course, the second one was even better. :) I don't remember the food (thanks to the awesome margaritas)...
yelp.com - user review - 07/26/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
Cute and fancy. Expensive and boring.
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This large, cheerful restaurant sits on a commercial strip on Vance Jackson near other Mexican establishments (another restaurant, a bakery, and offers a lively atmosphere. It offers both indoor and...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2006
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I absolutely loved this restaurant! My boyfriend and I had been wanting to try it so we finally went the last time I went to SA to visit him. At first it looked really crowded and we couldn't find parking so...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/14/2006
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My husband and I went there while on vacation and we had just a WONDERFUL time! The waiters were great...the food was great...the drinks were great!! I recommend this place to anyone who wants a relaxed and...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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As advertised - the Margarita's were not bad - service and food quality were sub-standard.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2006
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Great place to relax and people watch while waiting to be seated. If you are a patio person request outside seating. The firepit is great on a cool evening. Beautiful lighting at night. Can handle big parties...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/14/2006
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We took our daughter there for her birthday on January 1st and the food was excellent. The service and prices were great too. The scenery was totally awesome. We dined indoors but had a full view of the...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/25/2006
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I began my love affair when I was introduced to this beautiful restaurant 17 years ago. The food is authentic - not like Tex/Mex most SA restaurants serve. The green enchiladas are the best in the city. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2006
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I would definitely agree with previous reviews that the food here is average, at best. But, you cant go wrong with the overall experience if you vie for a patio seat. Combine the outdoor dining with friends...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/23/2005
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La Fogata is an wonderfall Mexican resturant. If you want a place to relax, have dinner and a good drink, this is where to go. The food is always good and their Margaritas are the best!!!
citysearch.com - user review - 08/29/2005
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First off, the food is only average. Second, the service is just adequate. YET, La Fogata is put together in a way than it is greater than the sum of its parts. I rarely recommend a place that doesn't rate the...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/01/2005
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La Fogata has one of the best margaritas in town and the best patio. If you want to hang out on the patio and down a few drinks this is a great place. The food is average at best, but after a couple of...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2005
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The absolute best chicken mole and the tacos nortenos were memorable! A "must" when visiting San Antonio. Didn't get a chance to try the ritas but will definitely be back for more!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/23/2005
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The menu isn't the greatest as far as variety, but the food is good and the service is good. More known for their margaritas than food, the food is good and the margaritas are strong. The restaurant is in the...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2005
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Ask to be seated in the "patio" for a very pleasurable outdoor dining experience. Their "Un poquito de todo" or a "little bit of everything" is outstanding, just make sure to leave room for their great deserts...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/20/2004
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My husband and I have been faithful customers of La Fogata since they were little more than a remodeled gas station. We've brought family from all over the US, friends from England, Sweden, The Netherlands,...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/13/2004
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The margarita's are terrific, just like El Mirasol's (and I think these two restaurants are related - correct me if I'm wrong). Try the Cadillac Margarita. The food is so-so. The salsa tastes burnt, maybe this...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/08/2004
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I was in San Antonio from Minneapolis and went to La Fogata one of the evenings I was there. I thought the Grilled Steak Fajitas were excellent, however the tortillas seemed a little dry and not as fresh. I...
citysearch.com - user review - 02/04/2004
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There many far superior mexican food restraunts in San Antonio. If you're thinking about trying LaFogata, make it a night to try one of the others. The service is terrible, and the food is not much better. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2004
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I had high expectations after reading all the reviews, but I was a little let down. I judge all good mexican food on the basis of Fajitas first. Fogata does theirs differently, and it had no sizzle to it at...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/09/2003
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Best food! Great service! Polite staff. Will go again this summer when visiting!
citysearch.com - user review - 05/19/2003
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We had a drink in our hands before we were even able to make it to the host stand! We were seated quickly and enjoyed the band while waiting for our food. Get the "little bit of everything" A
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2003
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We visit San Antonio at least once a year and we never miss eating here. the best salsa in the world.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/11/2002
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This place has an interesting menu, but, I think it is somewhat overated. The service is slow, the restaurant isn't very roomy. Overall it was an average restaurant.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2002
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La Fogata is not romantic. It's casual and loud. Fun to go in a group of friends. This survey asked for the most romantic restaurant and this certainly isnt.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/15/2002
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La Fogata is one of my favorite spots in SA. I don't even mind waiting for a table because as soon as you sit down at the patio, a friendly waiter is there to take your drink order. All I can say is don't...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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A fabulous outdoor dining experience awaits you in a least likely part of town. La Fogata designers made a lot of effort in making their customers feel they are in a tropical setting with tall trees adn palm...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/24/2002
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In San Antonio, this has definately been one of the closest things to "authentic" Mexican food that I've tasted yet. Not to mention the great music, and can't forget the drinks! Great place to get away. I've...
citysearch.com - user review - 07/23/2002
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This is not Tex-Mex food; this is the BEST authentic Mexican food I have ever eaten, either inside or outside of that country.
citysearch.com - user review - 05/31/2002
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San Antonio is populated with hundreds of Mexican Restaurants, but none compare to the dining experience of La Fogata. Enjoy authentic Mexican dishes such as chile en nogada or shrimp tacos al pastor in a...
opentable.com - user review
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locals love the mariachis and margaritas...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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my favorite restuarant in san antonio. i love the rolled chicken tacos, and the table side guacamole is awesome. the staff is friendly and knowledgeable....you can not beat the patio, so great...
fodors.com - user review
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this is one of san antonio's best-known mexican restaurants, and for good reason. both the food and the beverages are excellent. the margaritas will knock your socks off; be sure to enjoy one on the large,...
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