We stopped in for lunch on Thursday around noon. We were greeted by our server and were able to seat ourselves wherever we liked. Went to the men's room to wash up before lunch. No soap and just a few paper towels. Let the waitress know of the restroom situation but nothing was done about it before we left 🫣. Ordered an appetizer of Fried pork belly Cracklings ($17)with lemon. They came with limes and no explanation. The Cracklings were on the dry side but definitely crackeld. For lunch we ordered the Roast Beef Cachupus ($11). The roast beef was tough to cut with the sharp knife and just as tough to chew. We also ordered the whole fried fish (Fried Mojarra) $19. Unfortunately, the fish was also on the dry side. When the waitress asked how things were we provided our feedback and were asked "would you like anything else). There was only one other table of 3 dining while we were there so it was just us, them and her. No sign of a manager or owner to explain the restroom situation or are take on the food. Highly rated on Google reviews but just didn't "cut" it for us.
Fuego Daytona Latin Restaurant Daytona Beach
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We stopped in for lunch on Thursday around noon. We were greeted by our server and were able to seat ourselves wherever we liked. Went to the men's room to wash up before lunch. No soap and just a few paper towels. Let the waitress know of the restroom situation but nothing was done about it before we left 🫣. Ordered an appetizer of Fried pork belly Cracklings ($17)with lemon. They came with limes and no explanation. The Cracklings were on the dry side but definitely crackeld. For lunch we ordered the Roast Beef Cachupus ($11). The roast beef was tough to cut with the sharp knife and just as tough to chew. We also ordered the whole fried fish (Fried Mojarra) $19. Unfortunately, the fish was also on the dry side. When the waitress asked how things were we provided our feedback and were asked "would you like anything else). There was only one other table of 3 dining while we were there so it was just us, them and her. No sign of a manager or owner to explain the restroom situation or are take on the food. Highly rated on Google reviews but just didn't "cut" it for us.
I’ve only visited once so far, but I already want to go back. The food was really good and full of flavor, exactly what you expect from great Latin food. Everything tasted fresh and well seasoned, and the portions were very generous. I tried a few different items, and all of them were delicious. The meats were cooked perfectly, and the sides like rice and fried cassava were comforting and tasty. You can tell the food is made with care and not rushed. The overall vibe was relaxed and welcoming, which made the experience even better. It’s the kind of place where you feel comfortable sitting down and enjoying your meal without feeling rushed. Even though it was my first visit, it definitely left a good impression. If my first experience is any indication, this is a spot I’ll be returning to soon. I’m already looking forward to trying more items on the menu next time.
I’ve only visited once so far, but I already want to go back. The food was really good and full of flavor, exactly what you expect from great Latin food. Everything tasted fresh and well seasoned, and the portions were very generous. I tried a few different items, and all of them were delicious. The meats were cooked perfectly, and the sides like rice and fried cassava were comforting and tasty. You can tell the food is made with care and not rushed. The overall vibe was relaxed and welcoming, which made the experience even better. It’s the kind of place where you feel comfortable sitting down and enjoying your meal without feeling rushed. Even though it was my first visit, it definitely left a good impression. If my first experience is any indication, this is a spot I’ll be returning to soon. I’m already looking forward to trying more items on the menu next time.
Food was delicious. The tostones with the fried cheese and pichana was amazing. The chicharrones were crispy and tasted great. The passionfruit margarita was on point. They even gave us a slice of flan on the house, and it was delicious. A must try if you are in the area.