Restaurante El Fogon Chimero
Regional · Chima
About Restaurante El Fogon Chimero
At Restaurante El Fogon Chimero, we're proud to serve up authentic comfort food that's sure to warm your heart and fill your belly. Our menu features a range of delicious dishes, including our signature empanadas, mofongo, and chimi, all made with love and care using only the freshest local ingredie...
At Restaurante El Fogon Chimero, we're proud to serve up authentic comfort food that's sure to warm your heart and fill your belly. Our menu features a range of delicious dishes, including our signature empanadas, mofongo, and chimi, all made with love and care using only the freshest local ingredients. Our customers rave about our generous portions, flavorful soups, and crispy tostones, which are cooked to perfection every time. But what really sets us apart is our commitment to excellent service - from our friendly staff to our welcoming atmosphere, we're dedicated to making every visit feel like home. Whether you're in the mood for a quick bite or a leisurely dinner, we've got you covered. Come taste the difference for yourself and experience the warmth of Restaurante El Fogon Chimero.
What Customers Say About Restaurante El Fogon Chimero
El Fogon Chimero receives mixed reviews. Many customers rave about the delicious chimi, mofongo, and empanadas, praising the authentic flavors and generous portions. However, others complain about high prices for small portions, inconsistent hours, and disappointing dishes like the bandera.
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Restaurante El Fogon Chimero Chima Reviews
Picadera and chimi was excellent! Great portions and everything was authentic in my opinion. None of that fake trying to be fancy stuff. Sloppy chimi and crispy tostones is what you’re going to get. 100% recommend
Best mofongo and tres golpes hands down! It was sooo good! I tried la Bandera (rice, pork and beans with tostones) and it was extremely disappointing. However the mofongo is my fave so far that I've tried in Tampa, and their mangu is amazingggg! Be warned though: they disclosed that they're changing their location to 5502 N Armenia Avenue, Tampa FL 33603.
So, leaving the club. In need of good food to sober up. I came across this food truck on my way to the car. I thought I was going to just get food, but the empanada I ordered came with a side of life changing inspiration. When I asked to share her story of why she decided to start selling food, 5 months ago, in the middle of a historic inflation in food costs, she answered back: “ you don’t need money, you just beed the right attitude”. DONE!!! SOLD! I was convinced I made the right the decision by supporting her, without even trying the food yet. That’s the type of energy I want to give my money to. That’s the type of attitude that can change the world. Ofcourse, the empanadas were awesome. But she showed me that success can happen instantly. Before trying the product I purchased. And for that, her business became an important memory. Thanks
I usually don’t do any reviews but this place definitely deserves it !!! 💜💜💜the service it’s always so nice and welcoming and the food be busting ! Soup was delicious everything is just soooo good and fresh !! And they stay open late on the weekends so deff a plus ++ A lot of variety just overall love it !! It’s a must trye ….
Food was delicious really enjoyed it I recommend it to friends family or whoever
Absolutely delicious! The best chimi I’ve had in a long time!
This place is not there anymore. Now it's Papi's Food Market (Sandwiches, coffee, groceries, , )
This place is not there anymore. Now it's Papi's Food Market (Sandwiches, coffee, groceries, , )
Food was delicious really enjoyed it I recommend it to friends family or whoever
Picadera and chimi was excellent! Great portions and everything was authentic in my opinion. None of that fake trying to be fancy stuff. Sloppy chimi and crispy tostones is what you’re going to get. 100% recommend
Best mofongo and tres golpes hands down! It was sooo good! I tried la Bandera (rice, pork and beans with tostones) and it was extremely disappointing. However the mofongo is my fave so far that I've tried in Tampa, and their mangu is amazingggg! Be warned though: they disclosed that they're changing their location to 5502 N Armenia Avenue, Tampa FL 33603.
So, leaving the club. In need of good food to sober up. I came across this food truck on my way to the car. I thought I was going to just get food, but the empanada I ordered came with a side of life changing inspiration. When I asked to share her story of why she decided to start selling food, 5 months ago, in the middle of a historic inflation in food costs, she answered back: “ you don’t need money, you just beed the right attitude”. DONE!!! SOLD! I was convinced I made the right the decision by supporting her, without even trying the food yet. That’s the type of energy I want to give my money to. That’s the type of attitude that can change the world. Ofcourse, the empanadas were awesome. But she showed me that success can happen instantly. Before trying the product I purchased. And for that, her business became an important memory. Thanks
Absolutely delicious! The best chimi I’ve had in a long time!
I usually don’t do any reviews but this place definitely deserves it !!! 💜💜💜the service it’s always so nice and welcoming and the food be busting ! Soup was delicious everything is just soooo good and fresh !! And they stay open late on the weekends so deff a plus ++ A lot of variety just overall love it !! It’s a must trye ….
The food was decent and the service was also the location is absolutely horrible with no realistic parking. It was cool to support this small business but it was an experience I won’t but looking to have again for a while.
The food was decent and the service was also the location is absolutely horrible with no realistic parking. It was cool to support this small business but it was an experience I won’t but looking to have again for a while.
I order food all the time from here but lately it seems they are closed. When you call their phone, it goes straight to voicemail. The food is great, but they are not consistent.
First time there today, the amount of food wasn’t much and was ok but it was pricey, I don’t think I’l be back here
The chicharrones with tostones was amazing, although I can agree with a lot of the other reviews the amount of food they give for the price is not worth it! but the chimi… it was literally disgusting and I don’t say that often! The bread looked like it was dipped in meat juice and then they SMOTHERED it in mayoketchu and the repollo in it tasted like straight vinegar! It was just BAD smh
I order food all the time from here but lately it seems they are closed. When you call their phone, it goes straight to voicemail. The food is great, but they are not consistent.
First time there today, the amount of food wasn’t much and was ok but it was pricey, I don’t think I’l be back here
The chicharrones with tostones was amazing, although I can agree with a lot of the other reviews the amount of food they give for the price is not worth it! but the chimi… it was literally disgusting and I don’t say that often! The bread looked like it was dipped in meat juice and then they SMOTHERED it in mayoketchu and the repollo in it tasted like straight vinegar! It was just BAD smh
Their hours on the website & google are not honored. The business says it is open 2pm-2am, ordered online at 9:10pm and came to the business closed. Incredibly unprofessional.
Their hours on the website & google are not honored. The business says it is open 2pm-2am, ordered online at 9:10pm and came to the business closed. Incredibly unprofessional.
We ordered 3 meals My chimi that i ordered is nothing like the one picture and i was given a cold hamburger patty with no flavor I ordered 3 tacos with carne de asada and they were very small, cold and no seasoning. Not to mention barely any meat. Mofongo with carne de chicharron My husband ended up throwing away the entire food it was tasteless and the mofongo was very dry and old. I will not be returning!! Overall its nasty and overpriced!
Deceiving, drive from New Port Richey ordered 2 Bandera Dominicana, (customer service was great) but when I got home and opened my bags found FRIED CHICKEN, LONG HAIR WRAPPING THE TO STONES AND BLACK HAIR ON THE WHITE RICE LIKE SOME SHAVED THEIR FACE OR UNDER ARM. GROSSED OUT AND VERY DECEIVING.
Beyond pissed Imagine being hungry and going to get the asopao and it’s super salty beyond edible I also bought a chimi it was completely smothered in mayo ketchup sauce I spent 30$ to have to throw away the food It’s unbelievable how this is a Dominican food truck but the cooks are Cuban Not throwning any shade but y’all need to do better I work hard for my money it’s not ok to have to throw away food
I had the alcapurria which was flavorless and it was raw on the inside the chicken empanada also had no flavor and the chicken was dry it needed the sauce bad and it's too expensive for the little food you get
I just got the most disgusting chimi I ever had in my life, I also got a 5 dollars mini empanada it was not bad but 5 Dollars come on i don’t recommend I got tonight at all
the prices are crazy expensive for such a small amount of food its kind of disrespectful to be honest
This business doesn't exist. I went last weekend and there was nothing where google said it was
do not waste your time coming here shes closed forever and moved locations
This business doesn't exist. I went last weekend and there was nothing where google said it was
do not waste your time coming here shes closed forever and moved locations
Deceiving, drive from New Port Richey ordered 2 Bandera Dominicana, (customer service was great) but when I got home and opened my bags found FRIED CHICKEN, LONG HAIR WRAPPING THE TO STONES AND BLACK HAIR ON THE WHITE RICE LIKE SOME SHAVED THEIR FACE OR UNDER ARM. GROSSED OUT AND VERY DECEIVING.
Beyond pissed Imagine being hungry and going to get the asopao and it’s super salty beyond edible I also bought a chimi it was completely smothered in mayo ketchup sauce I spent 30$ to have to throw away the food It’s unbelievable how this is a Dominican food truck but the cooks are Cuban Not throwning any shade but y’all need to do better I work hard for my money it’s not ok to have to throw away food
I just got the most disgusting chimi I ever had in my life, I also got a 5 dollars mini empanada it was not bad but 5 Dollars come on i don’t recommend I got tonight at all
I had the alcapurria which was flavorless and it was raw on the inside the chicken empanada also had no flavor and the chicken was dry it needed the sauce bad and it's too expensive for the little food you get
the prices are crazy expensive for such a small amount of food its kind of disrespectful to be honest
We ordered 3 meals My chimi that i ordered is nothing like the one picture and i was given a cold hamburger patty with no flavor I ordered 3 tacos with carne de asada and they were very small, cold and no seasoning. Not to mention barely any meat. Mofongo with carne de chicharron My husband ended up throwing away the entire food it was tasteless and the mofongo was very dry and old. I will not be returning!! Overall its nasty and overpriced!
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5502 N Armenia Ave, Tampa, FL 33603
Chima, FL 33603
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