Fuego Resto & Bar — Restaurant in Odessa

The place has potential.... First visit I had the quesadilla and a bloody mary. The food came out perfect. Was presented well and came on a hot plate. The drink however was lacking to say the least. I watched the bartender make my drink without once picking up a bottle of liquor. So I asked the bartender (after confirming with a sip that there was no alcohol in a premix or that I had somehow missed) which alcohol he used, and he picked up a bottle which he had never poured into the glass. I mentioned that it seemed a little weak and he kinda laughed it off thinking I was joking, I'm assuming. No big deal. I really shouldn't have been drinking that night anyway... So I let it go. Until I paid the bill and noticed I ended up paying almost $15 for a class of tomato juice on ice lol. So I don't attempt to drink there anymore when in town. The second time I ordered a shrimp civeche, which was a little spicier than expected, but was otherwise seasoned and presented perfectly. Comes with about five large pieces of shrimp and about a quarter of an avacado. As a note the carry out lid is a bit loose on the Styrofoam container so it tends to leak if not carried perfectly upright. Might be a better idea to move from bag and use your cup holder. I'll continue stopping by for the atmosphere and to try the other foods, but the initial let down of unwinding after a long day in the oil feild has me going next door and taking a bottle back to the hotel pool to enjoy with like minded strangers ☺️ On another note, the female staff are all fairly attractive and attentive to their customers. It appears that even the female owner (which may just be the manager) is very active in both front and back of house making sure things...

Definitely!!!! We were greeted by Noah as soon as we walked in. He informed us to sit anywhere we like and he would come to us. He was welcoming, friendly, joyful, and awesome!Menus are clear and to the point with not too many selections. Which at lunch is good to not waste time trying to decide. The selections cover a wide palate of flavors. We ordered tea that was just right. As we look at the menu, Noah brings us a small sample bowl of Fideo, just like my husband's grandmother made. It took him back, and it was an emotional experience because she has been gone for 20 years. We ordered the Famous Fuego Fries....flavorful, and with the sauce, it gave a little kick, perfect. For the entree, we ordered Green Chicken Enchiladas and Red Chicken Enchiladas. The taste is smooth, creamy, soft, and the perfect way to feel at home! To accent the Enchiladas, the chef adds beans and rice with her own touch of creativity. It all works well with each other. We asked for the chef to come to our table and had a great conversation with my husband. She was beyond happy 🥰 we loved everything. We loved her cooking and invited us back every time we were in Odessa. If you miss home and want some REAL HOME COOKING, go visit Tanya Lujan the Owner and see why she reminds us of our Grandmother! You won't be disappointed, trust me. It's not pricey either. Oh Yeah, we got Sopapillas to go and they were tasty 😋. We will be visiting every time we...

First time being here. Small menu, but good variety. Our waitress was quick and attentive. The kitchen was fast, and the food was very good. We started with a cup of complimentary soup. Followed that with the queso flameado. I had the loaded quesadilla with the pastor, and my wife had the biarra tacos. The food was very good and the portions were large. I would recommend trying this place out. It was great. 8/29/25 Update The owners need to make a quick decision about whether they want to be a family friendly restaurant or a rowdy bar. They were not very busy tonight. They did however have three very rowdy men at the bar, who were bring very loud and obnoxious. Tonight would not have been a night to bring your kids. No one asked these guys to try and hold it down some, and for the most part, the staff seemed to join in with them. This caused service to be a little off as well. The sad thing was that even though things were a little slow, the food was great. It was just hard to enjoy your meal with these guys whooping and hollering the whole time. Decide what kind of place you want to be and press that way. You can't be both...