A Fuego 787

Absolutely fantastic Puertorrican food! The location feels like home with the wall paintings and the politeness of the staff. The food is a bit pricey but I would say reasonable for the quantity and quality you get especially being so far from Puerto Rico. I would say it’s VERY authentic and delicious! Highly recommend this place!

Drove all the way from Concord to find good Puerto Rican food! Ordered beef empanadas which they were crispy and hot. I had some pork chop with rice and sweet plantains. The reason why I gave it a 4 is because these plates are served on paper tray. When I was cutting the (small) pork chops I was cutting through the paper and the food was slightly room temperature. I can say I would definitely go back again!

The service was amazing our server Sofia was fantastic and hospitable. The owners Jessica & Raphael truly make it feel like a family reunion and made sure that all their customers were satisfied with everything. However most importantly the food was amazing. My family and I felt as if we were back in the island with the Puerto Rican saying Buen provecho as one eats. The food flavor had all the Puerto Rican flavor you want and can’t get enough of. We gave it a 5 stars and if we could we would give them a 10 it’s a must try.

This was my first time eating at a Peurto Rican restaurant and I enjoyed it - they had great service! The mofongo was my favorite thing that I tried, and the pork and rice were excellent. The empanadas tasted very bitter, I think because of the oil they were fried in. I would recommend trying this place for good Puerto Rican food, but it was pricey for the portions in my opinion!

I thoroughly enjoyed my experience at this establishment; the service was truly exceptional. Our server was remarkably pleasant, amiable, and consistently wore a smile. We were visiting Columbia for my nephew's Army BCT graduation from Texas and were seeking a suitable dining location for our family, and we are so pleased to have discovered your restaurant. This was, without a doubt, the finest Puerto Rican cuisine I have ever tasted; every dish was delightful, flavorful, and possessed an authentic taste reminiscent of the island. We sampled the empanadas and mofongo, but I must particularly commend the pernil asado, which was simply exquisite. To conclude our meal, the flan was absolutely wonderful.

This was my first visit and it was a lovely surprise! Fresh, flavorful, well-cooked food, served quickly. You can tell they take pride in their cooking and serving customers. Very kind, and wonderful atmosphere. It brought back wonderful memories of eating and being with my family!

This was my first visit to this Latino restaurant in Columbia. The service was quick and friendly. I did get my food to go. It was on point for me and very tasty. Recommended for the food.

Service was top notch, we had had pork chicken plantains, alcapurrias, cheese balls, rice with beans, and several Other sides. Everything was fresh also so flavorful. Definitely check it out! We’ll be back!

Came here with a group of friends during lunch break and even though it was busy, the staff was friendly and welcoming. The food tasted authentic and the portions were huge! I had the Bistrami sandwich--it was massive and really satisfying. The sweet plantains were perfectly cooked and delicious. My friends all enjoyed their meals too. Great value for the portion sizes, and I'm already looking forward to coming back to try more dishes!

I almost want to gatekeep this spot--it's so good--but the local lover and supporter in me won't let me! Don't drive too fast; you will pass it. The parking lot is small. The inside is a decent size with tables and chairs. It was clean, and it smelled so good. I loved the murals on the wall and the authentic feel. Our service was great. The food. The food. I ordered the empanadas, chicken and beef. They were perfectly fried and seasoned so well. The roasted chicken was deliciously flavorful, and that roasted crisp from the skin was on point. The rice, the beans, the pork.. listen, every single thing was full of flavor and so darn good. I enjoyed my meal and cannot wait to go back. This may be the best Puerto Rican food in the Midlands.

Wonderful small restaurant with Puerto Rican soul and flavor. Popped in for a quick lunch while in the area. Cheese stuffed yuca balls were hot and delicious, served with a creamy tomato sauce. Pernil pork sandwich was huge fresh and hot. Service was prompt with a smile. In and out within 30 minutes to keep my schedule - would like to have stayed longer and tried the yummy looking desserts! Ps. A++++ for being a Coke restaurant.

Man, if you want a great, filling meal, this is the spot. Everything I have had here slaps hard, from the pork belly to the empanadas. You won't leave hungry.

A Fuego: A Taste of the Islands From the moment you walk in, A Fuego feels like a getaway. The warm ambiance, island music, and incredible service set the stage for unforgettable food. Every bite is packed with rich, authentic flavors that transport you straight to the the shores of Puerto Rico. The staff is welcoming, the vibes are perfect... definitely overate. Can't wait to go back!!!!

when i tell y'all i was automatically transported to my grandmother's table when i ate here, it's not an exaggeration! this is a small, mom and pop establishment that delivers on flavor and an authentic puerto rican experience. went here for lunch at noon and beat the crowd because by the time we left at 1pm it was slammed. there's some dope puerto rican decor around the restaurant that almost takes you to the island. the staff are super friendly and attentive. the food was hands down as real as it gets. got the beef empanadillas to start and they were perfect. the beef filling was savory and flavorful. we dabbed some hot sauce on them and it took it to another level. also had the creole shrimp which is one of my favorite dishes. this is literally my favorite thing that i ask my grandmother to make and they absolutely delivered! the mofongo was fresh and great as well. parking is tight so get there early but when i tell y'all that i can't wait to try some additional dishes i am not exaggerating. i'll definitely be back!

Authentic Puerto Rican food, delicious, love that they also have OK cola champagne! The pork and mofongo were delicious as well as the appetizers.

Primero déjame empezar diciendo wow. Primera vez y fue 100% increíble. El servicio de primera, el personal amable y la comida demasiado rica. Pedí una chuleta kan kan, la mejor hasta ahora. Probé algunas el verano pasado en Puerto Rico y esta se lleva el trofeo. yo probé el arroz mamposteao y el arroz blanco con Habichuelas rojas, estaba fuera de liga. Finalmente las habichuelas como los que mi abuela solía hacer, con calabaza y todas las delicias, pero con un sabor delicioso. La chuleta estaba sazonada en su punto justo y ese sabor a ajo OMG. Éramos 16 de nosotros y a todos nos encantó la comida. Esperaba que iba a ser mucho tiempo de espera por la comida, pero aunque estaba hecha fresca, la espera fue perfecta. oye haz un viaje y compruébalo tú mismo. yo manejare una hora solo para comer aquí.

Our family of 4 ate until we were completely full and still took some home for tomorrow. Two of us had the roasted chicken + 2 sides (Mampostia rice & fries). One Cuban sandwich. And 1 A Fuego dinner + 2 sides (yellow rice & mofongo). Great service. Great ambiance. Great location (just look for the PR flags!). We've been to PR many times. Save the air fare and find your way to A Fuego.

Not impressed. The empanadas were good, but the meat in the A Fuego Dinner were dry and overcooked. Large parties will get charged a 20% tip. They don't let you review the charges before making you pay, unless you specifically ask to see the charges beforehand. Limited parking spaces. Limited English, so communication was a challenge.

The service was great. Helpful and friendly. Though an unassuming building and interior the food is exceptional. Absolutely recommend.

Fantastic food and great service make this a new family favorite. The owner is super friendly and knowledgeable and happy to share menu recommendations. Very clean restaurant.

The food was very good! They also have Venezuelan choices as well as Puerto Rican options. I could smell the food outside the restaurant and it smelled so good. The people were very nice waiting on me. I will say service is slow, like they brought my food out before my drink, but it was still good.

Went to A Fuego, a Puerto Rican restaurant that serves criolle cooking (known as criolla), not creole (which is a French style Cajun cuisine). Very rare to see a Puerto Rican restaurant in South Carolina. Once you step into the restaurant, you are warmly greeted by the owner Jessica and various staff that bring your vibe up to feel like one of the family as you're being seated. The restaurant atmosphere is positive and down to earth. Another rarity to find in an eatery establishment. Started with sorullo, known on the menu as sorullitos which are Puerto Rican style corn fritters also known as corn stick. I requested it be done crispy, since I know some like the crust a bit on the soft side and some like myself, the crust on the crispy side. It tasted real good. Ordered land and sea dish, known as tierra y mar. It is Criolla style steak and shrimps, also tasted very authentic and delicious. The sweet plantains (platano maduro) were spot on delicious and perfectly cooked. Dish came with 2 sauces, chimichurri and mayo-ketchup. As a side, I ordered cheese balls. It's basically a yuca (mandioc) fritter with cheese filling. I never had it with cheese, always with a meat filling known as relleno de yuca. This tasted amazingly delicious and quickly noticed the hint of mojo that is a garlic-oil infused Puerto Rican condiment that made me fall in love with these yuca balls. Damn, that was good!!! For dessert, ordered a flan. It has a hint of finely grated coconut in it and with the caramel sauce tasted divinely. I drank fruit punch with my meal, but my guests ordered non-alcohol mango shake that is made with no milk, and other guest had a strawberry shake, also had no milk. Gave it a taste test to try it out. Both tasted delicious and tropical. Overall, I am impressed with this restaurant, it's awesome servers, cleaniless and the delicious fresh tasting food that was 100% authentic and true Puerto Rican cuisine. One important thing to add, this restaurant was spotless, well organize, had ample room and privacy for customers to eat. The music playing in the background can be heard through the restaurant, that was at a comfortable low level and audibly nice. If you ever near Columbia, South Carolina, take that trip few miles north to the town of Irmo and visit this restaurant and expect to be nicely greeted by the owner Jessica and her kind staff. Definitely, one of my highly recommended place that I will visit again.

Today my wife and I visited Irma and came to eat at this great restaurant. We were so Happy with such great tasting food. If anyone want good authentic Puerto Rican food I highly recommend that you come here !!!!!! everything we ate was delicious.

OMG, this was some real, real, real PR food. Chuleta can-can (tomahawk pork chop) was excellent, and the rice had the real Puerto Rico flavor. Sorry that I'm from out of town and won't be back for a while. This by far exceeded my expectations. Yummelicious!!!

Excellent food and good portions. Had pork with plantains and yellow rice. Will definitely eat here again. Service good. Very clean and bright.

I've been seeing a lot of great things about this place so I decided to visit. The #16 was suggested, so I ordered one. The clerk was nice and the food came out quickly. I was greeted by every one of the employees as they saw me. The #16 has pastrami, pork, chicken, and cube steak on it. It is cut in half but will easily fill up 2 people. I've never had bread like this before and it was amazing. The cuts of meat were juicy and the entire sandwich was unlike anything I've ever tried. It was mouth watering and I wish I had ordered more to take home with me. If you are in the area, do yourself a favor and stop by. This is one of my new favorite restaurants.

Awesome spot with tasty food at a reasonable price, large portions and a friendly staff. All the plantains are the bomb!!! The lunch specials are on point.

5 STARS!!! Had an amazing meal at A Fuego 100x35. Sorry no pictures but it is authentic Puerto Rican cuisine. The Churrasco Skirt Steak was perfectly marinated, with black beans & rice & sweet plantains. Others in the party got the shredded pork which was very tender and flavorful, also the shredded beef. Mofongo was very good and a first for me as well. We even had a Puerto Rican in our party, and nothing beats mom's cooking but he said it was "Very Good!" The staff/ owner were very friendly and we can not wait to go back to get our Caribbean fill. https://www.facebook.com/afuego100x35?mibextid=LQQJ4d

This puertorican restaurant is amazing! Authentic food, ingredients, everything! The staff is very friendly. You will love them. The ambience is amazing as well, nice decorated.

Authentic. I felt like I was eating my grandma's cooking. And I'm super picky. I can't wait for my relatives from Ponce to try this place out.

I ordered a number 17, they forgot the onions And was ok, for 15 bucks I should of got a plate of food. Portion was small.

I guess I had a mediocre day here as everything was below par, for me, except for the beans. We ordered the papas relleno which was good and the beans that were good also. The Cuban Sandwich was not as good as most Cuban Sandwiches and too salty. They even charged me 24¢ for mustard they left off the sandwich. They did take that off when I paid via cash to save the $3 credit card charge fee they imposed. Another person in my party had the A fuegon sandwich but it was too salty also. But, both sandwiches were loaded with meat and someone that likes a LOT of salt would enjoy it. Their prices have gone up since they first opened a few months ago and my total bill & tip for 2 sandwiches, 2 mashed potatoes balls and 2 small appetizers was well over $90 for 3 people. The soft drinks are $2.95, which seems excessive for this establishment, and we were offered no refills.

It was the best authentic Puertorrican restaurant. The food was delicious, high quality, fresh! The service was extremely friendly. Their ambiance reminded me of home! Sadly they closed.

Delicious authentic Puerto Rican food! Delicioso!!! Excellent service . Definitely going back!

It's like I'm home in Puerto Rico again. BEST food I've had in a long time. The atmosphere and the people are absolutely amazing. The service... exceptional!!! I am beyond words, this place is fantastic and reminds me of my home. Don't tell her, but the food is better than grandmas cooking!

Wow! Great food. Authentic Puerto Rican food. If you want to try something different and yummy go here. You will not be disappointed. Beans and rice is better then any beans you will ever eat. The pork was really tasty and the cheese balls. Dessert you have to try the Flan. Friendly Service. The waitress really explained the menu. I look forward to returning. Support our local family owned restaurants

Great food! Tone the lighting down a bit. I wish the booth seat springs were replace. But love the food.

Love this place is my favorite puertorican Latin food restaurant the flavors are authentic so delicious you need to come and taste that food

Absolutely delicious!! Just moved here from Miami and miss my Cuban food. This is Puerto Rican which is pretty close. The food was excellent. The service superb. Rafael and Jessica (the owners) went out of their way to make sure I felt welcomed. This is my new go to place once a week. The restaurant was clean. The Latin music was wonderful and playing tastefully in the background. I highly recommend you try it!!

Love having a new option in the area for breakfast! The French toast and waffles come with fresh fruit and whipped cream. The bacon was cooked perfectly to our request. Everything was so good! I've been for dinner a few times and everything was great then, too, but I forgot to leave a review then. And the entire staff is always so friendly.

The best empanadas I have ever had at a restaurant. My friend from Venezuela will probably be upset but they are just as good as her. We cannot wait to continue trying everything else in the menu but the Cubano was a good start and a great sandwich.

A very pleasant experience! If you want something different and extremely tasty I highly recommend A Fuego. Excellent Caribbean cuisine in a clean restaurant with very friendly service. We will be back!

Food was good and fast. Amount of food was very small for a rice dish. Note to owners it's rice and rice is cheap , serve more

The food and the service at this gem of a restaurant was excellent. I cannot stop thinking about the empanadas! What a wonderful addition to Columbia! We tried multiple dishes and none of them disappointed. Literally all of the food was delicious! I did not save room for dessert, but will certainly do so on my next visit as the mango cheesecake looks incredible. I did not take photos of the food as I was too excited to try all of the goodies. The owner and our server were incredibly friendly and very helpful with recommendations.

What an awesome treat. Swung by to pick up my order of pasteles and alcapurrias for the holidays and ended up picking up lunch as well. Friendly staff, clean restaurant and delicious food. Most definitely will be returning. Thank you A Fuego 100x35 for bringing authentic Puerto Rican food to the Midlands. Bendiciones!

I love A Fuego, what a beacon of light in this dim little town! Culture and authentic flavors from Puerto Rico, I can't get enough, I can't wait until my next visit.

Amazing food. So so much food, but it was so good I couldn't stop eating and now I feel like a nap. Can't wait to come back! Great locally owned spot!

The food was delicious and the service was friendly, welcoming and helpful. The owner came to our table to make sure we were having a good experience. The menu is huge! We'll definitely go back.

Pernil with 2 sides and an appetizer, $30. The plantains were perfect, the pernil lacked seasoning and the rice was mushy to the point that I didn't eat it. The appetizer of yuca stuffed with cheese was not what I expected, very disappointed. Only took a single bite out of one of the 5 pieces. If it hadn't been a take out order which I didn't eat until I got back to my hotel 15 minutes away, I would have asked for a different appetizer and definitely a different side of rice. Portion was generous but for $30 for 1 person, it was expected. Too bad most of it ended up in the garbage.

The food was amazing. Reminds me of my grandpa's cooking. The empanadas and the tostones were delicious.

Food was delicious! Service was friendly. Got the sampler and everything was good. Nice to have a local place with plantains, empanadas and real Cubans!

Food and service were both wonderful. The owner came out and spoke to me and my mom and the waitress was very helpful answering our questions about what to order. We will definitely be back!

Delicious very happy with the taste. The real deal. My family is from Island I know what the food supposed to taste like. I will be back. Had the Mafongo stuffed with pork Wow!!!.

Sandwich I had was absolutely amazing, the empanadas left a lot to be desired for my wife and I though. order was messed up (got 4 shrimp instead of two beef, two chicken, two shrimp). One of the chicken empanadas had a bone in it, shrimp seemed like little salad shrimp, totally fine just not what I was expecting. needed more flavor, but like I said the main course, which was a sandwich was probably one of the best cubanos I've ever had.

Absolutely amazing food. It was our first time trying Puerto Rican food so we ordered the 100×35 appetizer platter to try a variety of things. Every item was amazing! It was absolutely delicious and so much food!