La Fogata Mexicana Restaurant — Restaurant in Victoria

Yes, It's tiny - so tiny, with only a few tables and seats wedged up against each other. No, there's no table service - or rather, only limited table service, as you order at the counter and wait for your food to be brought to your seat, if you can find one. Yes, it's crowded, because on top of all that it's popular, so there's often a lineup at the counter and another of people trying to find a place to stand while waiting for a seat or for their take-out order. But, damn, the food is so good, and the young woman at the counter quietly beams while taking your order, and you somehow feel that even though you've never been to Mexico, perhaps this is what it's really like in tiny, family-run restaurants there ...and somehow, at that point, the crowdedness and lineups and counter service all just seems to be part of the charm of the...

We had dinner here this week on a one night stop over in Victoria. We didn’t realize before going, that this cute little restaurant was counter service, but it didn’t matter, we had the most amazing experience and can’t stop talking about how good the food was. This restaurant has only a few tables so seating could definitely be a challenge. Food is reasonably priced and everything was so delicious and served so quickly. Everything is prepared by a lovely family in the kitchen and you definitely feel as if you are eating in someone’s kitchen in Mexico. We loved everything about this little gem! Definitely try the tacos and enchiladas. There are a variety of desserts to go and tons of Mexican and Latin American snacks to choose...

I was craving Mexican and thought I would try this place given all the fantastic reviews. Unfortunately my experience was disappointing. Everything I ordered was EXTREMELY dry. And my order included enchiladas- which are usually smothered in sauce. Even the lime they packed was dry. I couldn’t squeeze a drop out and that’s not an exaggeration.

I could’ve maybe overlooked all this if it was cheap but it’s not. Given the massive portions at other Mexican and Mexican-fusion spots in town, the pricing here is not justified.

If you want dry, overcooked beef or dry, bland enchiladas with child sized portions for full sized prices, don’t make the same mistake as me and...