Family-owned Mexican spot, perfect for a drop-in when you happen to be nearby.
The ambiance is as casual as it gets, a step up from cafeteria-style, where you order and pay and then sit to wait for your food. There’s nothing casual about their flavors, though, and you’ll never leave less than satisfied.
Chips and Guacamole are a much-needed starter. Try the green stuff, it’s delicious.
Don’t skimp on their salsas either. They make them daily, in-house. Choose a sweeter iteration or just savor the sweet burn of the hotter red. All go with chips, all work as dip, and all make the food that much better when drizzled on.
It’s home cooking comfort food all around, but instead of a constant barrage of protein and carbs, hearty plates like the Arroz con Pollo incorporate a healthy helping of veggies as well. The chicken is juicy against cooked but still crisp chunks of zucchini. Smothered in cheese on a bed of seasoned rice, it’s not a combo you’ll want to miss.
The Carnitas are a more common offering, and they are fantastic. The pork is tender and concentrates so much flavor. Wrap it with rice and beans, and you can’t go wrong with either type of tortilla.
When in Sherman Oaks, seat yo’self and treat yo’self at La Fogata. The food is fantastic, and I love that it remains family owned and has stood strong for so long. Maybe if I ask nicely, this family will adopt me?
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