El Fogón rocks my world once again.

[JAH]

In Spanish the word fogón has several meanings, depending on the country and/or situation. But in the end they all have to do with fire: stove, range, bonfire, hearth. By way of contrast, forgon is not even a word.

[JAH]

BTW, I took the dh and the grandsons to Carboncitos on 4th and we all became immediate fans of the food there. Now, I have a question - something that came up elsewhere. Are there two Carboncitos establishments in Playa? TIA

[Jesus]

Originally Posted by JAH

BTW, I took the dh and the grandsons to Carboncitos on 4th and we all became immediate fans of the food there. Now, I have a question - something that came up elsewhere. Are there two Carboncitos establishments in Playa? TIA

I don´t think so, in their brochure I only found one address.

[JAH]

Thanks, Jesus. I read on another forum that the original is on 12th Street and the one on 4th Street is their 'taquería' and fairly new.

[Jesus]

Originally Posted by JAH

Thanks, Jesus. I read on another forum that the original is on 12th Street and the one on 4th Street is their 'taquería' and fairly new.

I´m almost sure you are right!
This year I was in 12th and 10th Ave. and I could remember than in the past there was a restaurant that had quesos fundidos and tacos in that spot, but found it completely changed. Instead I found "El rincón de Mama Juanita" but I remembered that the sign was different.
Searching in my photo archive, I see you are right. The second picture proves it, but I don´t know if the restaurant is there or the sign was left forgotten.

[KSSIL]

We ate at El Fogon twice during our 8 night stay and it was hands down some of the best food we had on our trip. My husband and I love the tacos al pastor. Carboncitos was OK for us, did not hold a candle in our book to El Fogon. We ordered 7 tacos al pastor and two beers for 59 pesos not including tip.

[Sunny20]

Originally Posted by Jesus

I´m almost sure you are right!
This year I was in 12th and 10th Ave. and I could remember than in the past there was a restaurant that had quesos fundidos and tacos in that spot, but found it completely changed. Instead I found "El rincón de Mama Juanita" but I remembered that the sign was different.
Searching in my photo archive, I see you are right. The second picture proves it, but I don´t know if the restaurant is there or the sign was left forgotten.

I went there last January or Feb and Carboncitos had moved. Mama Juanita had just opened then at 12th st(Isn't it 14th though?). So they forgot the sign..

edit: sorry saw it now that Jesus' post is since August.. so probably everybody knows this by now.

[JEZ]

Originally Posted by KSSIL

We ate at El Fogon twice during our 8 night stay and it was hands down some of the best food we had on our trip. My husband and I love the tacos al pastor. Carboncitos was OK for us, did not hold a candle in our book to El Fogon. We ordered 7 tacos al pastor and two beers for 59 pesos not including tip.

Couldnt have said it better myself! Glad you enjoyed the food, I totally reccomend El Forgon!

[KSSIL]

Hi Jez,
It was great meeting you again on our trip last week. I loved La Ranita! I really love the owners dog Jazz. So Cute!!

[Jesus]

Originally Posted by Sunny20

I went there last January or Feb and Carboncitos had moved. Mama Juanita had just opened then at 12th st(Isn't it 14th though?).

El Oasis's address is on Calle 12 and that is the same of Mama Juanita.
Of course there is a small street that starts (or ends) in 10th Ave. where Burritos del Gordo is located, which could be 12th, but I think it's more a "10th bis", will take a closer look on my next visit to playa.

[Riviera Maya Ar]

I try to never go more than a couple of weeks without eating at El Fogon. Stopped yesterday had a few tocos and beer for a quick lunch they never disapoint

Penny & Jim
www.turtlebeachart.com
Playa gallery opening this week

[JudyBluEyes]

Originally Posted by Riviera Maya Ar

I try to never go more than a couple of weeks without eating at El Fogon. Stopped yesterday had a few tocos and beer for a quick lunch they never disapoint

Penny & Jim
www.turtlebeachart.com
Playa gallery opening this week

I've never been to El Fogon... Going to have to check it out next time!!

[Maverick69]

Originally Posted by JudyBluEyes

I've never been to El Fogon... Going to have to check it out next time!!

You won't be sorry.

[kalisun]

Originally Posted by JEZ

Couldnt have said it better myself! Glad you enjoyed the food, I totally reccomend El Forgon!

me too!!

[MsRubio]

Originally Posted by JEZ

Couldnt have said it better myself! Glad you enjoyed the food, I totally reccomend El Forgon!

Definately adding it to our list of places to eat in February.