I was craving their delicious, unforgettable sopes. As soon as we walked in, the lady greeted us. She said we could sit anywhere and she was so friendly to all of us, including my baby. The food was scrumptious. My mom loved her Caldo de Res. Her caldo came with a side of rice and hand made tortillas. My enchilada plate was so delicious. My daughter ordered an OJ and it's so fresh. They make it right then and there. It's so calm inside- just the server, the customers, and the person cooking. They have plants inside and a vase of sunflowers. In addition, they have a bathroom for customers only. Of course, the only downside is parking. Park on the street or behind the building but, you'll be lucky if you can find any because there's only a few spaces in the back. Do not park in the super market parking; they will tow your car.

The best home made Mexican food!!!! Menudo, ribs , pozole,!!! All delicious!!! The costumers service is great!!!

My boyfriend and I just stopped by for a bean and cheese burrito and an Al pastor burrito. We finished eating them in the car and both agreed this was the best food we had on our road trip up north so far! Amazing food for the price, so flavorful, piping hot and fresh. If we ever pass by Watsonville again, we'll be stopping by for sure.

Food: A+ Service:A Ambience: C If you're looking for a real Mexican food this is the place, forget about decor, ambience and the hole boloney, you come here for the food and the service then I tell you that you won't be disappointed I had Chile relleno and the sauce was out of this world I'm telling you Second dish was bistec ranchero and also was delicious Give them a try and believe me you won't regret it these guys are the real McCoy!

It was Valentine's Day and it been for long times we didn't eat out because 99% foods in Santa Cruz are " garbage ". We both craving Mexican food and decided drive down to Watsonville to have it. Search on Yelp and base on review from customer, I like to try La Fogata, and I am glad i did. Just likes a lot of restaurants , basic , nothing fancy, but I can feel I will have a good lunch. 11am inside ready fill up with local customers, we are an only White and Asian , rest of them Latinos and Latinas. My partner joked we are in Mexico City ? 40 years in Santa Cruz , this is a best of Mexican food I never have. And surprised me the chef is mother of owner. This is all about for the cooking, authentic, passion, and the heart. For sure the chef didn't go cooking's school, but she knows how to make a wonderful meals.BRAVO to the chef.

Good food and good customer service La comida estuvo muy deliciosa los chilaquiles estuvieron *chef kiss *

Excellent service & food. Jamaica was fresh and homemade! So delicious.

I discovered La Fogata in an interesting way. My dad's truck broke down when picking me up from the dentist when I was 13. My grandma owned an answering service and dispatched a tow truck to come get us from Aptos. The driver knew my grandma really well. He stopped here at La Fogata (which I later learned his family owned) and grabbed me the most delicious Albondigas Soup I have ever ever ever had!! I still dream about the soup to this day and I'm 22! No idea if his family still owns it, but we've been going back ever since! If you like spice I definitely recommend getting the Camarones a La Diabla! My personal favorite is the Super Burritos and the Pozole.

I love their camarones a la Diabla. Love that they have fresh handmade tortillas. During this pandemic, I preorder my food and they always have it ready for me to pick up. There is no parking so be prepared to park alongside of the street. I couldn't find the menu online so I downloaded the menu. When I pre-order for take out, my food is always ready and I get the chips and salsa and all the condiments necessary. I give this place a 5 star.