Fuego Tortilla Grill

i love fuegos - it was my go-to spot in college station when i was in college. i always get the el presidente or southern comfort tacos. the el presidente is packed with chargrilled chicken, smoked bacon, fried avocado, pico de gallo, jack cheese, and chipotle ranch - seriously, it's life-changing. the southern comfort is hand-breaded fried chicken with chipotle cream corn, crispy potatoes, grilled onions, and fresh country pepper gravy - so flavorful. the portions are huge, so i always wish i could order and eat both! you order at the counter, and they bring the food out fast - super easy. it's been too long since i've had it, and i'm so happy they have one in san marcos - the perfect place to eat after shopping at the outlet malls!

How does this place have 4 stars? If you like good food, please do not go here. We got there at 6pm and it was empty. There was no cashier as she was apparently taking a break or something. We ordered a variety of tacos, including their "popular" tacos. I also got a tortilla soup, which, thank goodness I did because it was the best thing I ate. It had a small kick of spice, some hearty veggies, and a well cooked chicken that was tender and had a flame charred taste. And then it went downhill from there. I got the fish taco, the shrimp taco, and a steak taco. It doesn't really matter what the name was because they were all pretty bad. The fish taco was the worst. Big chunk of fish that tasted undercooked and maybe going bad. The shrimp taco was forgettable except for whatever sweet sauce they lathered on it. The steak taco was the "best" of the bunch as the steak was tender and the combo of corn and potatoes, it was the closest thing to tex mex but still not great. I strongly recommend avoiding this spot as you're better off at a chain like Chuys.

Before the dinner hour on a Sunday night, I put in an order for pickup at Fuego. It was ready on time, smelled delicious, and the bags were pretty heavy for forty bucks.Mr R and I split a small tortilla soup with all the toppings and shared a carne guisada and a campeche fish taco.Everything was lovely and put life back into two tired adults who were looking at an early drive in the morning to find a mechanic and a rental car during a major American holiday. Fortunately that worked out for the best and so did this meal.The soup was pleasing with fresh, bright toppings. Guisada had good flavor and wasn't too salty. The fish taco was a buck less than the guisada and while the fish wasn't the most flavorsome, the breading is SO good and stays crunchy, the additional cabbage/pico topping so nice, and the fillings SO GENEROUS that I could happily have this as a weekly staple if my location and schedule were more amenable.The other half of my order was to carry us through the next day or longer. I had a contract after high noon and Mr R had to find a new-to-us EV mechanic in Austin so I ordered a pint of refried beans, a half pint of creamed corn, and a dozen flour tortillas. That was our early breakfast plus a couple tacos to take along for snacks/lunch. It worked out very well as we have 1/3 left in the fridge, we aren't nearly tired of them yet, and it proved both convenient and reasonably priced. Worked out so well I'll keep this in mind for future emergencies/road trips.

The soup was cold and oily. They have plastic ware dispensers that were all empty. Salsas had little flavor. Customer service is lacking. First and last time here.

This was pretty good, but not as good as I've had in the past. I decided to the fish taco and guacamole. The guacamole was outstanding (as was expected), but with respect to the fish taco, the fish itself wasn't super-flavorful and so the tartar sauce was a necessity. I got the corn tortilla, which they made fresh--excellent--but which was a bit crumbly and didn't really maintain structural integrity.All told, delicious, but not as good as I've sometimes had. Still recommend.

Food is really really good! Carbs Guisada is tender and big chunks. They are not selfish with the serving size. Rice and beans are really good. I just got the charro beans. Their service was awesome and really fast. The front registrar was very attentive. Restaurant is really clean as well I love the decorative lights. Must try out here. FYI no alcohol is served but it's worth the tacos. You need to try the Good Golly Miss Molly and Dr Pepper taco!

My fiancé and I came back on Sunday after golfing and we both got the fuel for fitness bowls. They were delicious, warm, came out quickly and were reasonably priced! The staff was friendly too. Another good experience at Fuegos!

I've been to this good little spot several times over the years and was there right after new year 2025 for the first time in a while. The food is still fantastic. By food I mean tacos and tortillas. That alone gets a high review from me and they serve Pepsi. The staff is always helpful and answers any questions we have. I'm exclusively breakfast here and they still didn't disappoint. I was a little reserved when I went in because the dining area was a little messy and water was on the ground for some reason, but I'm used to eating at dives. This place isn't a dive but it could definitely be spruced up a little and cleaned more frequently. They also serve Pepsi, which guarantees when I'm I. This area right off 35 I'll always stop by for a quick bite. I'd highly recommend this location.

They RUINED the best thing on the menu:(Every time I came to San Marcos, or even just drove thru, I would stop for their mac & cheese. I haven't been able to stop here in awhile, so I'm not sure when the recipe was changed, but it's terrible now!The tacos are good but super messy, service is fine, and their salsa bar is decent, but the mac & cheese is what used to make this place a solid 4.8/5 food stop... but not anymore:(

Did Fuego change their famous red sauce? All I got was this small cup of regular salsa. The salsa was okay, but I go for their red salsa which has a unique flavor. Tortillas are still fire! Also, I hope employees are wearing hair nets.