Taqueria La Fogata

“First time trying this local spot.”

First time trying this local spot. Small storefront with a few tables inside, and some tables and umbrellas outside. Ordered an al pastor bowl and a 3 taco dinner for $25, so not bad at all. Steak was delicious in the taco, charred and flavorful. Chicken was cooked well and the green sauce to add was delicious. Rice and beans weren't an afterthought and were delicious as well. Will definitely be back to try more. Discount for using cash!

Kenny Henry

Jul 2025

“Fogata tacos on the patio is a vibe.”

Fogata tacos on the patio is a vibe. To be clear I ordered the fogata style tacos. 😋

Alexander Jackson

Jul 2024

“Me and hubby went here and HELLO? this place has AMAZING food here.”

Me and hubby went here and HELLO? this place has AMAZING food here. The service is AMAZING, and everyone here is friendly and sociable. I definitely recommend coming here, especially during the love season 🌹 valentine special with my hubby is the way to go!

Rubyyy Marrufo

Feb 2024

“absolutely love this place.”

absolutely love this place! The Valentines specials are amazing💕 this the food is amazing, and so are the staff!

Ruby marrufo

Feb 2024

“Delicious, savory, satisfying traditional excellence.”

Delicious, savory, satisfying traditional excellence. Props to this unassuming place for serving some of the best Mexican traditional style food I have had in all of the Chicagoland area. This is as homestyle as it gets, with warm friendly service to boot. Prices are not the same as some old photos posted up from the past- but they make up for it in quantity AND quality!!! There are several tables outside for dining in the sun facing the busy street (Montrose Ave), but you will be enjoying your food so much you won't even care. Steak tacos were perfect as well as the chicken torta. The bread on the torta was perfectly toasted, soft and fresh, and the proportions of everything were more than I expected. The traditional refried beans and rice served on the side were piping hot, tasty, and good proportions as well. My Horchata tasted creamy and sweet, not watered down or overly sugary either. Meat lovers out there, if you are in the mood for an extra big torta, try the signature Fogata Torta -which boasts egg ham AND breaded chicken- dannnng, good luck with that! 😋

Christina Gowrylow

Aug 2022

“Staff is always welcoming and friendly.”

Staff is always welcoming and friendly. Food is authentic and reminds me of home. My favorite stop for Steak tacos

Shann G

Jul 2022

“If you enjoy a real home cooked meal like you get when you arrive to your home town in Mexico...”

If you enjoy a real home cooked meal like you get when you arrive to your home town in Mexico tortillas made from scratch flavors that melt within the first bite and services like family made that meal with love & tenderness this is the place! I went to visit my aunt at the Montrose cemetery not to far from here 1st time coming & I will definitely be back! I had 5 Tacos De Carnitas & my boyfriend the Gorditas De Asada amazing!!! Thank you!

Brenda Lopez

Jun 2022

“Love this local spot, Great torta de huevo, wide open outdoor seating area.”

Love this local spot, Great torta de huevo, wide open outdoor seating area. Close to the highway and a great last stop for me when leaving Chi.

Sergio Lavariega

Sep 2021

“I had a tasty steak burrito on the patio.”

I had a tasty steak burrito on the patio. The horchata was decent. They brought the food to me outside. Quite pleasant experience. I would eat there again.

Aaron Roquena

Sep 2020

“They have super good and authentic food here, I loved it.”

They have super good and authentic food here, I loved it! Will come back for more.

Sage Blyth

Sep 2020

“delicious tacos any day of the week 😋 I go as often as I can especially for the green sauce 🙏🏼...”

delicious tacos any day of the week 😋 I go as often as I can especially for the green sauce 🙏🏼 this place will not disappoint so enjoy already

josh LEITHAL weapon

Apr 2020

“Good however, they don't do fresh tomato on anything, as in no pico de gallo style salsa.”

Tom Harding

Mar 2025