Fogón Cocina Mexicana
Mexican restaurant · Capitol Hill ·
Homemade tortillas, potent margaritas, and sizzling fajitas.
Homemade tortillas, potent margaritas, and sizzling fajitas.
"There are two very different ways to have a thrilling time at Fogón. Both start with a complimentary tostada and end with the Bartender's Margarita. Between pumping music and crowds of people that spill out onto the street, this Capitol Hill Mexican restaurant is practically designed for groups that want to get a little rowdy over al pastor pork tacos and margaritas that taste (and feel) triple-spiked. On the other end of the spectrum, this place is also great if your idea of fun is a solo situation that involves tequila as your only companion. Fogón has the best patio for people-watching along Pine, so camp out on a bar stool and observe the chaotic nightlife unfold as you eat fajitas." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley, gabe guarente
"If you're specifically looking for fajitas, the ones at Fogón made with splashes of tequila, beer, and wine are extremely tasty. There’s always a wait for a table on the weekends, but a meal here is worth sticking out despite loud complaints from impatient friends, even just for the free bean tostada appetizer. The tortillas are made by the front door all day, and the al pastor tacos are some of the best in town." - aimee rizzo, kayla sager riley
"Love Is Blind must have made it their mission to hit every Capitol Hill Mexican spot, and Fogón is one of the best options for a big group dinner powered by fajitas and fluffy, homemade tortillas. Here, we witnessed the wholesome sisterhood between Tiffany and her loving friends over one too many batches of ultimate margaritas—Fogón serves theirs with the cocktail shaker full of leftovers, which contributed to a touching meeting between Tiff’s girls and Brett where the happy tears flowed like tequila." - kayla sager riley, aimee rizzo
"Mentioned as a neighborhood Mexican food favorite, Fogon Cantina Mexicana is referenced as the sibling to La Josie’s and as a point of comparison for La Josie’s relaxed vibe." - Gabe Guarente
"A family-run Capitol Hill spot on the Pike/Pine corridor serving underrated tortas, tamales, and tacos for seven years; happy hour keeps prices low with $8 margaritas and $6 pollo asado tacos and tostadas de tinga during set times, making it a reliable neighborhood go-to." - Megan Hill