Taqueria La Fogata

4.4 ( 277 reviews )
$10–20
3930 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618, United States
+1 773-509-0902
Taqueria La Fogata stands out in Chicago’s vibrant gastronomic landscape with its mouthwatering array of traditional Mexican fare. Located conveniently at 3930 W Montrose Ave, this beloved taqueria has garnered a loyal following for its authentic flavors and warm, inviting atmosphere. Customers rave about the Asada and Chicken Tacos, where the tender meat is perfectly complemented by fresh cilantro and onions. Each taco, priced at a mere $3.49, delivers rich, savory satisfaction that keeps patrons returning. Reviewers like Christina Gowrylow laud the spot for its homestyle approach. She describes the Chicken Torta as "perfectly toasted," featuring generous portions of meat paired with piping hot refried beans and rice. The rich and creamy Horchata adds the perfect touch to a fulfilling meal. Customers appreciate the service, often mentioned as friendly and welcoming, making every visit feel special. The heart-shaped taco tray, especially popular in February, showcases the restaurant's fun spirit and commitment to delight. Constantino Lopez's wife adored it, highlighting the personal touch that makes dining here memorable. For anyone seeking comfort food bursting with flavor and great service, Taqueria La Fogata promises an experience that will keep you coming back for more.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Popular with tourists
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Accepts NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Taqueria La Fogata

Paul Villa
May 8,2025
Tortas and tacos are fire. I come here twice a week since it's pretty close to my job. Service is excellent, I'm always treated like a friend. Buena sazon!
Christina Gowrylow
Apr 19,2025
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!
Constantino Lopez
Apr 12,2025
One thing about this place, you’ll always leave full and wanting to come back again for good food and good service. Love the fact that they came through with the heart shape taco tray WITH a heart shaped cheesecake. My wife LOVED it, specially it’s for the duration of February. Definitely coming back for many years to come!
Jackson Kaminski
Mar 29,2025
This place is fantastic! I love the chicken tacos here. But I have also had the steak tacos, and the steak burrito and everything is good. The red sauce they give you with the tacos is so flavorful too. I would definitely recommend giving this place a try!
Klepto
Mar 19,2025
Amazing food and even better people. I consistently order and they never disappoint.
Ruby marrufo
Mar 8,2025
absolutely love this place! The Valentines specials are amazing this the food is amazing, and so are the staff!
Brenda Lopez
Mar 3,2025
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!
Rubyyy Marrufo
Feb 9,2025
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!

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