El Fogoncito – Mexican
El Fogoncito pulses with a festive energy, drawing guests into a warm atmosphere where the scent of toasted corn and melted cheese sets the stage for a communal feast. The kitchen delivers a vibrant parade of coastal flavors and hearty classics, from the bright, citrusy snap of shrimp ceviche tostadas to the indulgent, molten stretch of queso flamiado. It is a lively haven where every shared plate of "loco" nachos and tender calamari celebrates the bold, sun-drenched spirit of Mexican hospitality.
West Indiantown Road +15612506295 https://www.elfogoncitorestaurant.comRating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mexican
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, vegan, vegetarian, glp1, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
What to order at El Fogoncito
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Molcajete Azteca | 62.1 g | 115.3 g |
| Sizzling Fajitas | 61.2 g | 100.9 g |
| Fiesta Platter | 58.4 g | 67.4 g |
| Chipotle Chicken Salad | 4.7 g | 60.1 g |
| Ranchero Bean Dip | 17.3 g | 51 g |
| Caldo De Pollo | 52.2 g | 46.8 g |
| Enchiladas Verdes | 21 g | 42.2 g |
| Vegetarian Tacos | 66.2 g | 36.6 g |
| Enchiladas Rojas | 64.2 g | 36.4 g |
| Sincronizada | 33.6 g | 31.4 g |
| Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas | 46.3 g | 29.9 g |
| Cheese Quesadilla | 35.4 g | 24.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the tender dishes and satisfying portions, frequently highlighting the inviting space that creates a truly memorable neighborhood experience. Guests consistently praise the courteous and knowledgeable service, noting that the attentive staff helps navigate the menu with ease. Celebrated for its welcoming atmosphere and high-quality food, the venue is praised for providing a warm and professional environment that reviewers find both impressive and inviting.
Menu
Appetizers
- Calamari Playa Azul - $13.99: Deep fried fresh calamari tossed in a white wine garlic butter sauce with tomatoes and cherry peppers. Garnished with cilantro. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas - $16.99: Shrimp marinated and cooked in fresh lime juice mixed with onions, diced tomatoes, Chile Serrano, cilantro, diced cucumbers served on 3 homemade corn tostadas over a bed of guacamole garnished with Avocado. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Shrimp Cocktail - $17.99: Shrimp cooked in a citrus tomato broth, with diced tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, cilantro, and sliced avocado. Served with saltine crackers. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loco Nachos - $13.99: Homemade tortilla chips, with refried beans and a mixture of Monterrey Jack and Cheddar cheese, topped with lettuce, diced tomatoes, and jalapeños. Served with guacamole and sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Dip - $9.99: Extra melted white cheese served with corn tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Ranchero Bean Dip - $9.99: Refried beans served on a hot skillet, Mexican chorizo, mixture of Monterrey Jack, Cheddar cheese, Guacamole, Fresh Pico de gallo served with tortilla chips. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheese Quesadilla - $13.99: Large flour tortilla filled with bell peppers, onions, and Monterrey Jack cheese. Served with guacamole, sour cream, and fresh Pico de Gallo. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sincronizada - $16.99: Large flour tortilla filled with Monterrey Jack cheese, cilantro & onions Served with Gaucamole, pico de gallo, sour cream & Chipotle salsa Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Queso Flamiado - $11.99: Melted Monterrey Jack cheese topped with sautéed onions, poblano peppers, and chorizo. Served with flour tortillas. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Guacamole - $11.99: Made fresh daily with seasoned avocados, diced tomatoes, onions, jalapeños, and lime juice. Garnished with cilantro and served with tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fiesta Platter - $17.99: 1 Carne Asada Sope, 2 chicken flautas, 2 Al Pastor tacos. Served with our house salsa. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Aguachiles - $15.99: Shrimp cooked in lime juice, with sliced red onions bathed in a jalapeño green sauce. Served with tostadas and saltine crackers. Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Lime Cilantro Chicken Salad - $14.99: Chargrilled chicken breast, cucumber, tomatoes, red onion, Monterrey Jack cheese, tortilla strips, mixed greens, lime cilantro dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Acapulco Grilled Chicken Salad - $14.99: Chargrilled chicken breast, mixed romaine and cabbage, tomatoes, red onions, fresh jalapeños, queso fresco, spicy peanut dressing. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chipotle Chicken Salad - $14.99: Chargrilled chicken breast, Avocado, sliced red onions, Tomatoes, cucumbers, cilantro, romaine & iceberg lettuce, Ranch chipotle dressing. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GLP-1, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- Green Enchilada Soup - $9.99: Shredded chicken in a creamy tomatillo sauce, topped with tortilla strips and queso fresco. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vuelve A La Vida - $18.99: Seafood soup with shrimp, fish, calamari, crabmeat, mussels, scallops, corn on the cob, red potatoes, and carrots in a spicy Chile guajillo broth. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caldo De Pollo - $9.99: Traditional Mexican chicken soup with fresh vegetables, cilantro, onions, avocado, and corn on the cob. Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Chorizo Burger - $14.99: 1/2 lb. Beef patty, Mexican Chorizo, Pepper Jack cheese, fried Egg, sautéed onions, green tomatillo Salsa. Served with fries. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nicos Burger - $14.99: 1/2 lb. patty, Pepper Jack cheese, sautéed onions, guacamole, and a jalapeno wrapped in bacon. Served with fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Quesadilla Burger - $14.99: 1/2 lb. Beef patty, sautéed onions, lettuce, guacamole, chipotle aioli inside a cheese quesadilla. Served with fries. Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Our Famous Tacos - $12.99: 3 homemade corn tortillas with choice of carne asada, chorizo, or carnitas. Garnished with cilantro and onion. Served with rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Tacos - $16.99: 3 flour tortillas with blackened Mahi-mahi, shaved cabbage, mango and pineapple salsa, and chipotle aioli. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Tacos - $16.99: 3 homemade tortillas with shrimp, shaved cabbage, mango and pineapple salsa, and jalapeño aioli. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tacos - $12.99: 3 homemade corn tortillas with marinated chicken breast, cilantro, and onions. Served with rice and beans. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos Al Pastor - $12.99: 3 homemade corn tortillas with marinated pork and pineapple, cilantro, and onions. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tacos De Lengua - $13.99: 3 homemade corn tortillas with steamed cow tongue, cilantro, and onions. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegetarian Tacos - $11.99: 3 homemade corn tortillas with seasonal vegetables and fresh pico de Gallo. Served with rice and beans. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Molcajete Azteca - $16.99: Chorizo, bell peppers, sautéed onions, grilled cactus, green salsa, ranchero beans, queso fresco. Served with tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Molcajete Costa Azul - $21.99: Grilled shrimp, fish, grilled cactus, bell peppers, onions, ranchero beans, queso fresco, signature salsa. Served with tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Verdes - $15.99: 4 corn tortillas stuffed with shredded chicken, green tomatillo salsa, lettuce, carrots, potatoes, and queso fresco. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Enchiladas Rojas - $13.99: 4 corn tortillas stuffed with carrots and potatoes, red cascabel salsa, lettuce, and queso fresco. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sizzling Fajitas - $16.99: Choice of meat, sautéed onions, peppers, cheese. Served with rice, beans, lettuce, pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, and tortillas. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Mole - $14.99: Chicken leg quarters in homemade mole Michoacano. Served with Mexican rice and 4 corn tortillas. Dietary tags: Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Arrachera Ala Tampiquena - $23.99: Marinated char-grilled skirt steak, sautéed onions, roasted poblano peppers. Served with rice, beans, sour cream, guacamole, and tortillas. Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Salsa & Chips - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beans - $3.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fries - $4.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet Plantains - $6.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mexican Rice - $3.99 Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice and Beans - $5.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Iced Tea - $2.75
- Bottled Water - $2.75
- Sodas - $3.25: Regular Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite
- Coffee - $3.25
- Aguas Fresca - $3.5: Horchata, Jamaica, Pineapple & Cucumber Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Bottled Mexican Sodas - $3.5: Coca Cola, Mandarina, Pina, Limon Jarritos Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal
- Lemonade - $2.75
Frequently Asked Questions about El Fogoncito
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout menu items include Calamari Playa Azul, Shrimp Ceviche Tostadas, Loco Nachos, Queso Flamiado, and the signature Fiesta Platter.
- What percentage of this menu works for vegan, keto, gluten-free, or low-carb diets?
- The menu offers vegan sweet plantains, keto-friendly grilled chicken salads, and gluten-free options like enchiladas verdes, chicken tacos, and seafood dishes.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a wide variety of Mexican classics, including seafood, salads, and numerous dishes catering to over 25 dietary preferences.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) restaurant offers excellent value, with diners praising the high-quality food, satisfying portions, and professional service.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Rated 5.0/5, this restaurant offers a festive, warm, and inviting atmosphere that reviewers describe as a memorable neighborhood experience.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain specific hours of operation for El Fogoncito.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data does not specify the exact number of reviews for El Fogoncito, though it maintains a 5.0/5 rating.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- El Fogoncito offers a festive, warm, and inviting neighborhood atmosphere with a lively energy centered on communal Mexican hospitality.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- El Fogoncito has an overall average rating of 5.0/5, with diners consistently praising the high-quality food and professional service.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors can expect a budget-friendly ($) experience featuring tender Mexican dishes, large portions, and attentive service in a festive atmosphere.
- What is the highest-protein dish at El Fogoncito?
- Molcajete Azteca, at roughly 115.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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