Fuego Restaurant Lounge Ballard

Expensive place for mediocre food. There are much better places to get nachos, steak or enchiladas. I thought the food was okay but for the cost of the meal it didn’t match up to what I would expect. I wish I had a picture of the nachos, because it was very disappointing. $15 for chips, the nacho sauce, sour cream and guac and a sprinkle of real cheese on top (but not melted). Steak was fine, but nothing great. Fries might as well have been frozen and dumped in a fryer. Steak - $37 Enchiladas - $20 Nachos (not pictured) - $15 Total w/ tip - ~$90 Staff are friendly and the place is nice, but food quality either needs to go up or the price needs to come down.

Great addition to Ballard, get here immediately. Good music, good vibes, excellent food. We had the avocado toast which was perfection and huge for $16, and the chicken tinga taquitos which were delicioso. Service was great, we will definitely be back. This spot is one-of-a-kind in the neighborhood and should be busy at all times.

We stopped in here for happy hour drinks before having dinner somewhere nearby. We had the pleasure of sitting at the bar and spending some time with Omar! Not only a wonderful server, but also just a great guy to spend hour with. The place was bright and beautiful and a happy hour. Margaritas were perfect.

New restaurant rave! We loved visiting Fuego for our first time. Our food was so delicious and our cocktails were not only delish but amazingly priced! We were treated with so much kindness and quick service. We can’t wait to go back!

Delicious and Satisfying! The quesabirria was crispy, cheesy, and so many good flavors, especially when dipped in the consommé. The churrasco was well done; I would have preferred medium rare but I didn’t mention it. Still, it was juicy and well-seasoned. The guava margarita was a highlight!!! It was so delicious! Best of all, there’s something on the menu for everyone. I’d definitely come back! Looks like it gets more fun at night but we came in earlier before the music started.

I really love the atmosphere at this location. The interior design is very open, and I really appreciate that it is a historical building. When they have the doors open, you can eat outside and enjoy the nice air while you eat. My favorite item was the loca papusa. It was delicious. Great customer service, the staff was friendly and welcoming. They have a variety of foods to try, and we decided to try various menu items. My mom loved the trio fajitas, and my son really liked the chicken tamale. Definitely plan to come back here to try all the different papusas, and the mimosa was on point! Will be back with friends, and they have events at this location that include Djs or live salsa bands.

Went for brunch today for the first time with a big group, had a great time!! Omar was super friendly and inviting and the food was really good especially for the price!! Definitely will be coming back!

Stopped in for weekend brunch. French toast was amazing!! Omar was a fabulous server! Bartender made me a fancy non-alcoholic guava and pineapple mocktail. It was delicious!!!!

6:30pm on a Thursday night, we were the only two people there. Staff was polite and attentive, and the restaurant was clean. Unfortunately, we both had to change our original orders due to the kitchen not having all ingredients on hand. I settled for steak fajitas. When it was delivered it wasn't sizzling like fajitas are usually served for general effect. Disappointing, but tasted fine. Our cocktails were good. After an hour another couple walked in. We asked for our check and were complimented a glass of champagne for our troubles. I'll probably go back and see if things go smoother for their brunch menu.

Stopped by on a Thursday for lunch. The lunchtime enchiladas with chicken tinga were delicious and was also a generous portion. service was excellent (but I was almost only customer). The ambiance was very festive, with an authentic a soundtrack!

Beautiful hip MX style restaurant and nice friendly bar, cool outside canopy and gas fired tables. Ballard has needed a relaxing place like this, top food and very competent gorgeous drinks. Mezcal Margaritas!

This review is for the happy hour margaritas at $5 each...amazing and deserves 5 stars! But we can't speak for the food. Our server was great but underwater as he had to run the entire place on his own. We will for sure be back for happy hour drinks!

Love the ambiance and food of this place. They need help serving for folks who were there were understaffed. If they can get a handle on this, it's a winner and definitely worth going back to.