Mariscos La Fogata Restaurant — Restaurant in Carrollton

I discovered Mariscos La Fogata while doing a Google search for “best Aguachiles near me”. The location was close by and the reviews were high. I was sold. I stopped by for lunch with a friend.

The restaurant is very small and it is located in an unassuming shopping center . The decor is colorful and inviting. We were lucky enough to be the only customers during our visit. There was a language barrier . Upon my arrival I ordered a frozen Strawberry Margarita. When the server brought it out, I mentioned to her that I had a friend that was going to join me. This resulted in my server bringing me a second margarita that I didn’t order. Thank goodness my friend agreed to drink it anyway 😚.

The Google photos looked good on the previous reviews. I was genuinely excited to try the food. I started things off with the frozen Strawberry Margarita and guacamole and chips. The guacamole was disappointing. It did not taste fresh and the texture was a little to watery for me. As for the margarita, I didn’t taste a lot of strawberry and it was sweet. There was a weird aftertaste.

Next , I ordered the Ceviche Mixto. It was tasty. There was a good balance with the lime juice. However, the fish used was just ok .

My friend ordered the Chicken Enchiladas Verde. I tasted it. It wasn’t my favorite. I usually love this dish. While it was visually a banger, the taste didn’t match. It was not bad at all. It’s just that I’ve had better.

I went with the Arroz Marinero for my entree. This dish was visually stunning. 🤩 I was literally drooling at the site of it . My anticipation was at its peak. 😂 It is clams, mussels, shrimp, octopus, and crab over a spicy tomatoe broth. The dish was good but I felt there should’ve been more salt used. It was a little weak. I expected a real punch of flavor. I did find a few shells in some of my bites. I still enjoyed it. Maybe the kitchen was having an off day . I would still go back.

On my next visit I will try the Aguachiles. As they are highly rated. Although there were some bumps during my visit, I still enjoyed my meal. Give Mariscos La Fogata Restaurant a try and let me know...

Quiet until after sunset! We had the most incredible meal tonight at Mariscos for the first time celebrating our 11th anniversary! I am a trained chef and huge foodie; this was one of the best meals I’ve ever eaten (out) in Texas. The seafood was so fresh, the flavors were so well balanced, you could taste the Spanish influence and the Central American flavors marrying. My husband tried ceviche for first time, it was amazing, he had Red Snapper with a white wine sauce and I tried the paella with so much seafood! Surprisingly abundant portions for the price, we took home and left very full. We were immediately served quality, warm, spicy salsa made with Serrano peppers and chile de arbol peppers so it was intensely spicy but just short of making my nose run, with a ton of flavor. The tortillas tasted freshly made, but for the first time ever I forwent the tortillas because the meal needed no further adornment. I can’t rave enough about this place! We used a Groupon and it was a great deal! (note the ceviche isn’t an included appetizer, but we just had to try it! No regrets.)This restaurant is very unassuming from the outside but you can tell the cocinero loves food and cares about doing their job exceptionally well. New favorite Dallas culinary gem! There was also a small stage so I suspect they feature live...

I don't have enough words to describe the incredible customer service I received at La Fogata From the moment I walked in, the staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and professional. They took the time to listen to my needs and offered personalized solutions, which made me feel truly valued as a customer.

Additionally, any questions I had were answered clearly and promptly, showing their knowledge and commitment to customer satisfaction. Even after my purchase was complete, they made sure I was fully satisfied with my experience. It's rare to find a place where they pay so much attention to detail!

I definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for outstanding customer service. I will be back without a doubt, and I appreciate them for making my experience...