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Westside - Fuego Cravings restaurant
6.0

Fuego Cravings

  • Westside
  • $$
  • Mexican
  • Casual
  • Food
    great
  • Vibe
    bad
  • Perks
    great

Food: Interesting flavors at a cost

The Quesabirria Tacos, Birria Ramen, and Fish Tacos are a testament to Fuego's ability to serve creative, diverse, and taste-tempting plates. However, the delight these dishes trigger may be bogged down by their lackluster value. The 'flavorful' broth in the Birria Ramen and 'crunchy' quesabirria can't hide the disheartening holy grail of 'expensive' and 'disappointing'.

  • Okay Taste

    Some dishes well-received, while others noted as lacking in flavor and quality.

  • Bad Value

    Tasty but expensive for what's provided, diminishing perceived value.

Top 3 dishes at Fuego Cravings

  1. 1

    Quesabirria Tacos 🏆

    Outstanding flavor with tender meat and perfectly crunchy tortilla.

    Quesabirria Tacos dish
  2. 2

    Birria Ramen

    Broth is flavorful, elevating the dish, and the meat is very tender.

    Birria Ramen dish
  3. 3

    Surf and Turf Burrito

    Generous amount of shrimp and steak, flavors on point.

    Surf and Turf Burrito dish

Vibe: Invasive ambiance disturbs

Fuego's atmosphere seems to be at war with itself, ostensibly trying to create a relaxing or engaging environment, but being overpowered by loud music and visually intrusive flat screens. It's akin to eating flavorful birria ramen while a mariachi band plays at decibel levels made for a stadium. It, unfortunately, obscures the overall vibe.

  • Bad Ambiance

    Loud music and flat screen disrupts dining ambiance.

Perks: Service shines amidst chaos

Fuego offers a well-rounded service experience coupled with an outdoor dining option that proves to be both convenient and versatile, suitable for quarantine and non-quarantine times. But, with only nine tables, it's unlikely to accommodate groups, and parents, be warned - it's not fond of vulgar words or noisy kids, unless it's coming from their flat screens.

  • Great Service

    Exceptional service; staff are friendly, attentive, and provide quick service.

  • Okay Outdoor

    Outdoor dining exists, with both covered and uncovered seating options.

  • Bad For Kids

    High-end area not welcoming to vulgar language or loud kids.