Fuego Burger — Restaurant in Fort Worth

In the beforetime, long ago, my cousin told me about Fuego Burger and I dismissed it. Partially it was because I wasn’t doing burger reviews and partially it was because everyone was suggesting burger places to me and I couldn’t be bothered to try ALL of them. Fast forward to the middle of the pandemic and I’m now a burger reviewer and I’ve tried most of the places on that list. Now I’ve had Fuego Burger mentioned to me more times by other sources and I got curious enough to try it. I regret waiting.

I entered the store a Saturday morning at 11:00 AM and was served immediately. I ordered the Cowtown Burger and the Texas Chili Cheese Tots. Accompanied by a Fanta from their real sugar selection in the fridge, I sat at a table and waited for my food.

Once I received it, it was a sight to behold! The chili cheese tots were a wonder of processed cheese and home-made chili. I consider the chili, by itself, a reason to go back to this restaurant. I am not a chili reviewer, but I have had a lot of chili on a lot of things in the area and this is the first time I have ever been impressed by chili to this degree.

The burger is easily one of the best if not THE best in Fort Worth. I’ve been eating at burger restaurants in Fort Worth for over 12 years, so it’s not a small thing when I say this. The sear was beautiful, not the best I’ve had but certainly worthwhile. The seasoning was fantastic, and the toppings stood their ground. The bun lasted until the very end, keeping my hands from becoming a complete greasy mess.

If you find yourself in west Fort Worth, make a special trip to visit Fuego Burger. You won’t be disappointed. 5/5

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There was good and there was not so good on this first visit.

To set the tone for the experience, the PIC (owner?) was less gracious and more confrontational (aggressive?) concerning the sparkling water in a non-descript thermal mug that my wife carries with her everywhere. We did not notice the “No Outside Food or Drink” sign posted at the entrance. I could be wrong, but the discussion was such that it appeared to us that the PIC was more than willing to walk a $25-$40 order over the $1 worth of sparkling water in the mug.

They do care about the quality of the food and the experience of the diner, maybe to a fault as there were at least two visits to the table inquiring about our level of satisfaction. The food was very flavorful and presented well, however a little overboard on whatever is contributing to the Worcestershire sauce flavor. I chose the BoM ($13), the “Memphis”, with BBQ Pulled Pork and Granny Smith Apple Slaw. The BBQ sauce was pleasantly spicy and the slaw was a fantastic, tangy foil. My wife had the Bacon Mushroom Swiss without bun for Keto reasons.

They stated at the point of order that the final stage of doneness of the meat was a “generous pink”, as it should be. There may have have been some confusion as to whether this would result in medium-rare or medium, so I said to the PIC “However you like it, that’s how I want mine.” The unfortunate result for both burgers was “almost well done”,

Despite the service hiccup, I do recommend the establishment and I will return to try the other tempting items on the menu such as the signature Fuego Burger, Onion Rings, Green Chile Cheese Fries, and...

I recently decided to try Fuego Burger, excited by the glowing reviews and appetizing pictures I'd seen online. The anticipation was high as I went there, hoping for a top-notch burger experience.

First, let's talk about the positives. The size of the burger was HUGE! I wasn't expecting it to be that big. The fries were crinkle-cut, which I personally enjoy, and they tasted pretty good. The chicken fingers were cooked perfectly and were juicy. The highlight for me was the homemade ranch dressing—definitely a solid 10 on the viscosity scale, though I would prefer it to be a little thicker. The manager or owner was an incredibly nice and welcoming guy, which added a positive touch to my visit.

However, my overall experience fell short of expectations. I ordered my meal to go, and despite living fairly close to the restaurant, the buns and fries were disappointingly soggy by the time I got home. Additionally, the buns were unexpectedly sweet. While some might appreciate this, it wasn't to my taste.

I ordered my burger medium well, but it was not cooked to that specification. The meat lacked any real flavor and was very disappointing Another letdown was the 90-cent charge for pickled jalapeños—I was honestly expecting fresh ones. For the price, I can't justify a repeat visit when Five Guys is cheaper and tastes significantly better.

While Fuego Burger has some redeeming qualities, the overall experience did not meet my expectations. With soggy buns, incorrectly cooked burgers, and pricey add-ons, I find it hard to recommend this place over other...