La Fogata
Mexican Cuisine
Voted San Antonio's Best Margaritas La Fogata prides itself in the unique and flavorful dishes that compose its menu!
Founded in 1978, we have been fire-roasting our famous salsa and mixing our legendary margaritas for 40 years, serving an average of 450 guests daily—that’s right, 6,000 (or more) happy diners enjoy the restaurant each week.That’s an amazing feat for a San Antonio Mexican restaurant that started as little more than a taco stand in a former neighborhood Dairy Queen. Be sure to have an Authentic La Fogata experience next time you visit San Antonio!
01/10/2023
A taste of Mexico City street food, right here in San Antonio. Tacos Al Pastor, right around the corner at any of our three La Fogata locations.
30/09/2023
A toast to the weekend, a toast to La Fogata. At our newest La Fogata Cantina in Alamo Heights, House Margaritas are just $5 all day, every day. ¡Salud!
29/09/2023
Fish Friday holds a special place in San Antonio’s heart. We honor that tradition with Tacos de Pescado made with love, made with respect, made with the soul of our San Antonio roots.
28/09/2023
Our thanks to the San Antonio Express-News for the honor of being named one of the Top 25 Mexican Restaurants in the city! 🎊🙌🏼🎉
28/09/2023
The world’s better when we celebrate together. Celebrate the joy of Margaritas and Beer with La Fogata’s Corona Rita, the best of both worlds.
27/09/2023
La familia, la comunidad, la comida, La Fogata. Let’s gather for San Antonio’s best Mexican food at our newest La Fogata Cantina in Alamo Heights.
26/09/2023
Poblano Tampiqueña means it’s steak night every night at La Fogata. Enjoy your steak with our House Margarita for just $5 at our newest La Fogata Cantina in Alamo Heights.
25/09/2023
Delivered to your table or delivered to your home, La Fogata’s legendary Fire Roasted Salsa stands among San Antonio’s best. Order a bottle of your very own at lafogata.com/salsa.
24/09/2023
As a starter, as a full meal deal, as an unforgettable Mexican moment in San Antonio, it’s Tortilla Soup, the way it was meant to be.
23/09/2023
Pass the tortillas, pass the love. That’s La Fogata. Remember: House Margaritas are just $5 all day, every day at our newest La Fogata Cantina in Alamo Heights.
22/09/2023
Mexico’s best-selling beer is now the best-selling beer in the United States. La Fogata’s been part of Team Modelo from Day One. Join the winning team.
21/09/2023
The Express-News called our Chile en Nogada one of the 25 Best Dishes in San Antonio. Locally owned, locally loved, La Fogata.
20/09/2023
Bring yourself, bring the family, bring the whole family. Our newest La Fogata Cantina in Alamo Heights is saving a table for you.
19/09/2023
BOGO’s even better when it’s Un Poquito de Todo. Every Tuesday after 5, La Fogata’s famous botana platter is Buy One Get One FREE at all three locations. **Alamo Heights bonus** At our newest La Fogata Cantina on Austin Highway, our House Margarita is just $5 all day, every day.
18/09/2023
All this talk of pumpkin spice lattes has us dreaming of our own pumpkin creation at La Fogata: Quesadillas de Flor de Calabaza, filled with pumpkin blossoms and perfect for any season.
17/09/2023
The promise of Fall creates its own kind of magic in these final weeks of Summer. Live the Patio Life all over again at all three La Fogata locations, including our newest in Alamo Heights.
16/09/2023
Celebrate Diez y Seis with the Margarita one Yelp reviewer declared “a must for Margarita lovers.” Our famous House Margarita is just $5 all day, every day at our newest La Fogata Cantina in Alamo Heights.
15/09/2023
Fajitas first became part of the Tex-Mex conversation by way of the ranches of West Texas and Northern Mexico. Experience the tradition. Experience La Fogata.
15/09/2023
The Enchiladas Verdes you’ve loved for 45 years. It’s more than comfort food. It’s the food of our shared San Antonio experience. Make new memories with us at the original La Fogata on Vance Jackson, or visit our newest locations at The Dominion and Alamo Heights.
13/09/2023
Legendary food, unforgettable music. It’s the best of both worlds with Mariachi Zacatecano Tuesday through Sunday after 6 p.m. at our Vance Jackson location.
12/09/2023
This Taco Tuesday, try something different: Tacos Agachados, with marinated beef, red & green peppers, onions and melted Oaxaca cheese. Only at La Fogata.
11/09/2023
Style and substance. Color and creativity. Everything you want from a salad, fresh for you at La Fogata. Ask for it by name: Ensalada Paraiso.
10/09/2023
Mexican food is our native tongue, but Coconut Flan is our love language.
09/09/2023
Experience the many “aahs” of La Fogata. Fajit-aahs, Tortill-aahs, Margarit-aahs. Aah, La Fogat-aah.
08/09/2023
This is the Friday you deserve. This is La Fogata. Enjoy $5 House Margaritas all day, every day at the newest La Fogata Cantina in Alamo Heights.
Our Story
Founded in 1978, we have been fire-roasting our famous salsa and mixing our legendary margaritas for 40 years, serving an average of 450 guests daily—that’s right, 6,000 (or more) happy diners enjoy the restaurant each week. That’s an amazing feat for a San Antonio Mexican restaurant that started as little more than a taco stand in a former neighborhood Dairy Queen.
La Fogata prides itself in the unique and flavorful dishes that compose its menu! Be sure to have an Authentic La Fogata experience next time you visit San Antonio!
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Opening Hours
| Monday | 11:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 11:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 11:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 11:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 16:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 22:00 |