El Fogon Mexican Restaurant
5465 Mills Civic Pkwy Suite 101, West Des Moines
(515) 221-7981
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This is the best Mexican food my husband and I have found anywhere, and we come here at least once a week. We have never had a bad meal, service is amazing, and it’s a consistently good experience! Some of our favorites: Quesataco Birria, Fajita Quesadilla with either steak or chicken, Tacos locos, Lemon pepper chicken salad, Burrito California, Fajitas. We have dined with vegetarians who love the potato burrito. Queso dip and guac are good, as well as their chips and salsa which they keep flowing freely! Dang, now I’m craving El Fogon again!
Dietary restrictions: They can make the potato burrito vegan by just removing the cheese. Recommend adding a side of guac!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Fajita Quesadilla, Enchiladas, Fajita Quesadilla, Fajitas
I was disappointed in the food I love authentic Mexican this kinda is but also not it's very Americanized not what I thought it would be.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Allow me to say, Great customer service, you can feel the love and care from staff each and every one, I gave never experienced this before and I loveeeee itttttt.... soo many selections to choose from even healthy vegan choices, kids choice , drinks and much more. I love how clean the bathrooms are, changing station available and it's the best one I have EVERRR SEEN in a restaurant. I am highly grateful 🙏. Lots of parking , convenient to lots of stores, restaurants, in the surrounding areas, I am very greatly appreciative. Will I come back again? YOU BET I WILL ❤️ 💙 💜 💖 I forgot to add yes highchairs are available for your beautiful baby
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
It was our first time going to El Fogon. I ordered the Enchiladas Blancas and my daughter ordered the Enchiladas Verdes. For the Blancas, the chicken was dry. The rice was not Mexican rice and the entire dish was salty. The pork on the Enchiladas Verdes tasted strange but my daughter liked her dish better than I liked my dish. I'm inclined to believe that people come here for the margaritas since almost all tables ordered them.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 3
I had the quesataco birria and a rusa limonada. I enjoyed both and they tasted good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Fast service, delicious, and affordable! I highly recommend the chicken soups with the tortilla chips on the side.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Was traveling through the area, searched for food on the way and ended up at El Fogon. Restaurant was clean. I did notice a very slight sewer smell but it wasn't too off-putting. I came in late so not busy. Was seated immediately, ordered and my food was out in record time. Food was okay. Have I had better? Yes, but my meal at El Fogon was pleasant. Service was top tier. Very friendly staff. If I find myself back in the area, I'd be willing to give El Fogon another visit.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 5
One of the best spots in town for Mexican! We typically order takeout when we go, but we have dined in a few times and the service is always great. Very clean atmosphere, and the staff are friendly and make sure to stay on top of drink refills. The margaritas aren't the strongest, but the flavor is good and the food is authentic and delicious. The food portions are massive and the pricing is fair. Definitely give this place a try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Birria quesotacos are effin amazing! Good tacos de pescado and fajita quesadilla with steak too. Service is good too.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Don't tell us you're closed when we see you're not.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
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Food was ok, nothing special. I had a chimichanga and a cheese enchilada. I won't order either of those again. They just weren't very favorable.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
This gets the full 5 stars. Whether you are dining in or grabbing takeout, you will be satisfied. I've dined in multiple times with speedy service and delicious dinners. Tasty salsa combined with fulfilling entrées such as the pina fajita make this a place worth coming back to over and over again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great place to grab a bite to eat and watch your favorite team in the playoffs. Great drinks and the caso is great. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
May this serve as a warning for fellow people who like actual mexican food. Don’t go here. This is white people Mexican. I knew it as soon as I saw the pile of iceberg lettuce. Enchiladas were flavorless with canned chicken and ground beef
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 5
Strong drinks and delicious food. I ate that Birria up like a white girl on Tik Tok.
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