La Fogata - Lawrence
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About
La Fogata - Lawrence — a mexican spot in Albany Park. The kitchen takes tradition seriously. "The horchata was one of the best I've ever had" — Kristine Fontanez
Experience Breakdown
Juan A. Cano
214 reviews
“At that point, it's just noise competing with each other, but the food is authentic and worth your trip”
Highlights
What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
Some noted
Location
3433 W Lawrence Ave #5116, Chicago, IL 60625
What 327+ diners say about La Fogata - Lawrence
“Food is delicious.”
Food is delicious! The langostinos are my favorite! The carne azada is always cooked to perfection and definitely a must every time we go. The mouth watering margaritas are tasty! I recommend the margarita flavor! A great place for a cute date night, family dinner or even a solo date! Karaoke night on Friday and Saturday is so much fun! The staff is nice.friendly and quick!
Elizabeth Miranda
Mar 2025
“When everything in the area was closed, La Fogata was an excellent spot to enjoy authentic Mexican...”
When everything in the area was closed, La Fogata was an excellent spot to enjoy authentic Mexican food after a long day of production work.
Megasaur Media LLC
Nov 2024
“Best Tacos in Albany Park!”
Albany Capture
Oct 2024
“The 1st time I went there, I had a chicken torta.”
The 1st time I went there, I had a chicken torta. My grandson had the chicken tacos and My daughter had steak tacos. The horchata was one of the best I've ever had. I was only able to eat half of the torta, because it was so filling. I highly recommend going there. And affordable too.
Kristine Fontanez
May 2024
“Awesome tacos and drinks in a casual setting.”
Bertholt Dohring
Mar 2024
“Ordered menudo on a Sunday via their website and it came out piping hot and very tasty.”
Justin Kwan
Sep 2023
“Great little authentic Mexican corner spot.”
Great little authentic Mexican corner spot. Friendly staff and delicious food.
Ron S.
May 2022
“Excellent tacos de lengua.”
Excellent tacos de lengua. Open until 2am weekends. Full bar great food and fast services. Karaoke on Saturday night only. Difficult to find parking on weekends nights.
SPICY
Mar 2019
“Great Mexican Restaurant on Lawrence Ave in Albany Park.”
Great Mexican Restaurant on Lawrence Ave in Albany Park. I ordered the beef stew (caldo de res), and it was absolutely delicious. Best one I have tasted in years. It had plenty of delicious beef, potatoes, carrots, etc. Try it; no disappointment!! The service is great..Karen and the other ladies' waitressing are always attentive and friendly. The place is a bit loud and almost annoying because they have the TV on at the same time as their jukebox, making it difficult to enjoy either. At that point, it's just noise competing with each other, but the food is authentic and worth your trip.
Juan A. Cano
Dec 2023
“They got roaches!!”
They got roaches!!! I make deliveries to the restaurant and they have roaches and use raid on everything. Don’t risk it eating here.
T Dot
Oct 2021
“LOVE the large proportions.”
LOVE the large proportions. Had to take half my burrito home and trust me, that never happens. Delicious too!
Tarryl Benedetto
Dec 2025
“I ordered a bunch tacos for a Fourth of July party and they A) were open and B) delivered great...”
I ordered a bunch tacos for a Fourth of July party and they A) were open and B) delivered great tacos on time that everyone loved. Highly recommend!
Liz Ritchie
Jul 2025
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