La Fogata Menu
Introducing La Fogata
La Fogata is a hidden gem in Watsonville, CA, offering an authentic Mexican dining experience that's both casual and inviting. Known for its hearty and flavorful dishes, the menu features beloved recipes that capture the essence of traditional Mexican cuisine. Guests can indulge in culinary delights such as the Caldo De Pollo, a soothing chicken soup, and the popular Chile Relleno, stuffed with cheese or beef and accompanied by homemade salsa.
Signature items like the Un Poquito De Todo bring a taste of everything delightful on one plate. The dessert selection, including award-winning Empanadas and classic Tres Leches Cake, ensures a sweet finish to any meal. La Fogata’s vibrant atmosphere and friendly service make it a perfect spot for families and groups. With options for takeout and delivery, your next comfort food craving is just a call away!
Antojitos
Regular Nachos
order of 12 with cheese and jalapeno peppers
Nachos Rancheros De Carne
beef fajitas. cheddar chese, frijoles refritos guacamole and jalapeno pepers.
Cebollas Al Carbon
green onions cooked with the flame of charcoal. tasty and delicious.
Cocktail De Camarones A La Marinera
shrimp cocktail with our very special recipe
Sope
fresh, thick masa tortilla topped with chicken, beef or chorizo, lettuce and sour cream
Ceviche
our own special recipe of marinated fish and shrimp in a light, delicious lime dressing
Nachos Compuestos
order of 12 with cheddar cheese, frijoles refritos, guacamole and jalapeno peppers.
Nachos De Pollo
chicken fajita, white cheese, frijoles refritos, mushrooms, avocado and jalapeno peppers
Chalupa Nortena
crispy corn tortilla topped with frijoles refritos, chicken breast, guacamole, lettuce, tomato and white cheese
Gordita
extra large traditional gordita filled with frijoles refritos, cheese, lettuce and tomatoes
Botanas Mixtas (minimum 2 People)
taquito de pollo, quesadilla de hongos, quesadilla de rajas, y quesadilla de queso flameado. served with green salad and avocado slices
Caldo De Pollo
delicious soup with shredded chicken breast, mexican rice, tomato and avocado.
Caldo Tlalpeno
spicy chicken soup with shredded chicken, chile chipotle, carrots , celery, onions, tomatoes, potatoes and garbanzo beans.
Sopa De Tortilla
traditional tortilla soup garnished with crispy tortilla strips, fresh white cheese, avocado, sour cream and pork skins.
Bowl Of Black Bean Soup
served with sour cream and queso fresco
Guacamole Salad
Aguacate Relleno
avocado half stuffed with shrimp and crab meat. light and delicious!
Pollo A La Plancha
spring mix salad, tomatoes and sliced avocado, topped with grilled chicken breast and green onions.
Ensalada Paraiso
grilled chicken breast, lettuce , heart of palm, cucumber, celery, sliced avocado and tomatoes. ask your server for dressing options.
Guacamole A Mano
personally prepared at your table using fresh avocado, pico de gallo, lime juice and salt. served with chiles topeados. one of our favorites.
Guacamole Tequileado A Mano
a trip to mexico! ask your server for details
Sopas Y Ensaladas
Quesos Y Quesadillas
Queso Flameado
mexican sausage (chorizo) mixed with white cheese. served with flour tortillas.
Hongos Flameados (mushrooms)
sauteed mushrooms with white cheese served with flour tortillas
Rajas Chile Poblano
sliced poblano peppers and onions, cooked with white cheese and cream cheese. served with flour tortillas. one of our specialties
Quesadillas (2)
grilled corn or flour tortilla filled with white cheese and pico de gallo
Quesadilla De Camarones(2)
grilled corn or flour tortilla filled with white cheese and shrimp. served with mexican rice
Quesadillas Nortena Plate
flour totilla filled with frijoles refritos, cheese, tender fajita meat and sliced avocado. served with mexican rice, frijoles refritos and guacamole salad.
Quesadillas De Pollo Al Carbon
flour tortilla filled with grilled chicken breast, cheese and cebollas al carbon. served with mexican rice, frijoles refritos and guacamole salad
Chile Con Queso
Cheese Enchiladas (3)
served with mexican rice, frijoles refritos and guacamole salad. covered with picadillo meat sauce.
Enchiladas Campesinas (2)
carne arrachera mixed with cebollas al carbon. topped with white cheese. served with mexican rice, frijoles refritos, and guacamole salad. covered with picadillo meat sauce.
Enchiladas Mixtas (3)
1 beef, 1 chicken and 1 cheese enchilada served with mexican rice and frijoles refritos. covered with picadillo meat sauce y salsa verde de tomatillo
Picadillo Enchiladas (2)
beef enchiladas served with mexican rice, frijoles refritos and guacamole salad. covered with picadillo meat sauce
Enchiladas De Mole Poblano (2)
chicken enchiladas topped with our homemade mole sauce and sour cream. served with mexican rice, frijoles refritos and queso fresco.
Green Enchiladas (3)
corn tortillas filled with chicken breast, topped with our own salsa verde de tomatillo, queso fresco, sour cream and guacamole salad -our own recipe. served with mexican rice and frijoles refritos.
Enchiladas
Especialidades De La Parrilla
Tacos Nortenos A La Parrilla (2)
crispy corn tortillas filled with tender fajita meat, cooked with the flame of charcoal, filled with cheese, frijoles refritos, cabbage, avocado and queso fresco. served with mexican rice and frijoles borrachos
Tacos Al Carbon (2)
chicken breast cooked on the grill with the flame of charcoal, mixed with cebollas al carbon, frijoles borrachos, mexican rice and special pico de gallo
Tampiquena And Shrimp Combo
juicy and tender fajita steak and three spicy jumbo shrimp sauteed in olive oil garlic sauce (al ajillo) on a bed of rice. served with borracho beans and guacamole salad.
Steak Ranchero 8 1/2 Oz Steak
classic mexican steak served with guacamole salad, mexican rice, frijoles borrachos, cebollas and grilled potatoes.
Fajita Platter
chicken fajitas charbroiled, served on flour tortillas with sliced avocado, tomatoes, frijoles borrachos, mexican rice and pico de gallo.
Pollo Loco
3 chicken thighs, marinated al mojo de ajo and cooked on charcoal. served with frijoles borrachos, guacamole salad and special pico de gallo
Pollo A La Mexicana
chicken breast cooked on the grill with the flame of charcoal topped with green onions, served with mexican rice, mushrooms, and frijoles refritos
Alambre Al Carbon (shishkebob)
tender beef skewered with fresh vegetables and grilled. served with mexican rice, frijoles borrachos and guacamole salad
Shrimp Alambre
five large gulf shrimp grilled with fresh vegetables. served on a bed of mexican rice with frijoles borrachos and guacamole salad.
Alambre Mixta
large gulf shrimp, tender beef, and chicken skewered with fresh vegetables and grilled. served on a bed of mexican rice with frijoles borrachos and guacamole salad
Poblano Tampiquena
juicy, tender, fajita steak and a poblano pepper stuffed with chicken and cheese, cooked with the flame of charcoal. served with mexican rice, frijoles borrachos and guacamole salad.
Un Poquito De Todo
a little bit of everything! 1 taco al carbon, 1 chicken flauta, 1 quesadilla, 1 tostadita, frijoles borrachos, mexican rice and guacamole salad. our most popular dish.
Chile Relleno
poblano pepper stuffed with your choice of cheese or beef picadillo, lightly battered and fried. topped with our salsa ranchera. served with mexican rice and frijoles refritos.
Chile Poblano Al Carbon
poblano pepper stuffed with chicken & cheese cooked with the flame of charcoal. served with mexican rice, frijoles refritos & guacamole salad.
Chile En Nogada
poblano pepper stuffed with picadillo, almonds and green olives. covered with our deliciously unique pecan sauce. served with mexican rice and green salad with avocado slices
Calabacita Con Carne De Puerco
marinated pork, mexican squash and golden corn. served with mexican rice and frijoles refritos
Carne Adobada Plate
pork marinated with bay leaves, cinnamon and red pepper (chile ancho) sauce. served with mexican rice and frijoles refritos
Chicken Mole
chicken breast topped with our own mole sauce recipe. served with mexican rice and frijoles refritos.
Carne A La Tampiquena
juicy, tender, fajita steak cooked with the flame of charcoal and topped with cebollas al carbon. served with mexican rice, frijoles borrachos, and guacamole salad.
Especialidades De La Casa
Platillos
Crispy Tacos A La Plancha (2)
2 crispy corn tortilla tacos filled with beef or chicken, avocado, cabbage and onions. served with mexican rice and frijoles refritos
Fajita Ranchera
tender fajita meat sauteed with onions, pepper and tomatoes. served with mexican rice, frijoles borrachos and guacamole salad
Soft Rolled Tacos (2)
corn or flour tortillas filled with lean ground beef or chicken, rolled and then topped with our homemade ranchero sauce. served with guacamole salad, mexican rice and frijoles refritos.
Tacos Campesinos (3)
crispy corn tortillas filled with chicken, cheese and frijoles refritos. topped with sour cream and queso fresco. mixed cabbage, tomatoes and avocado on the side. served with mexican rice and frijoles refritos.
Tacos Al Pastor (3)
corn tortillas filled with seasoned beef and pork steak, cilantro, onions and pineapple. served with frijoles borrachos.
3 Flautas, Chicken Soup
crispy corn tortillas topped with chicken breast, topped with avocado, tomatoes, sour cream, and white cheese. served with chicken soup and frijoles refritos.
Carne Guisada
lean beef tips sauteed in gravy sauce. served with guacamole salad, mexican rice and frijoles refritos
Tacos Huerfanitos (3)
crispy corn tortillas, filled with frijoles refritos, cabbage, onions and sliced avocado. served with mexican rice and frijoles refritos
Pechuga Poblano
chicken breast cooked on the grill with the flame of the charcoal, topped with rajas de chile poblano. served with frijoles refritos and mexican rice topped with mushrooms.
Shrimp Tacos Al Pastor
corn tortillas filled with seasoned shrimp, cilantro, onions and pineapple. served with green salad and avocado slices
Shrimp Nachos
shrimp sauteed in creamy chipotle sauce. covered with white cheese. order of 12.
Tilapia In Epazote And Garlic Sauce
tilapia fish sauteed in epazote garlic sauce. served with grilled vegetables, mexican rice, and avocado salad
Tacos De Pescado (fish Tacos)
tilapia fish cooked in olive oil, garlic, tomatoes and onions, topped with creamy chipotle sauce. served with mexican rice, grilled vegetables and avocado salad.
Camarones Enchilados (spicy Shrimp)
six jumbo shrimp sauteed in olive oil, garlic, chile ancho and our special sauce. served with grilled vegetables, mexican rice and avocado salad
Especialidades Del Mar
Dulces Y Postres
Empanadas
award winning!! pastry dough filled with cream cheese and guayaba or mango fruit, served with a scoop of mango or vanilla ice cream.
Tres Leches Cake
traditional mexcian three layered cake. creamy, moist and delicious.
Dulce De Leche
creamy dulce de leche cheesecake with a vanilla crust at the base
Churros
sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. the kids really love these.
Flan
homemade coconut flan, you will not find another one like it outside abuela's kitchen
Mango Ice Cream
premium ice cream with the creamy, rich taste of mango.
