Which Fogon/HC is better?

Fpaps · 12-19-2009

We'll be visiting Playa for New Years week, this time with our three teenage sons. I've noticed there are two locations for El Fagon and at least two for HC Monterrey. Which ones are the best?

**Heather** · 12-19-2009

My favorite El Fogon location is on 30th avenue, between Calles 32 and 34.

My favorite HC de Monterrey is on Constituyentes between Avenidas 25 and 30.

These are the locations that have historically been closest to my house, maybe that's why.

Uno · 12-19-2009

You won't be disappointed at any of the locales.

January Guy · 12-19-2009

I know that you are asking which location of each restaurant to go to, but for what it is worth, I would go to any El Fogon before any HC. And HC is good. That's just how much I like El Fogon.

J Man · 12-20-2009

HC Monterrey is hands down my favorite place as well as any guest I bring to Playa. I always go the one Heather mentioned which is close to Mega.

canadiense loco · 12-20-2009

I am with January Guy...any El Fogon. And I really enjoy the CH Super Carne (I believe it was an HC). Sorry forgot which calle it was on.
If in doubt try them all, hardly a tough task.

Elysium · 12-20-2009

If it is an issue for you the El Fogon on 30th is only open for dinner I believe vs the one by Mega being lunch and dinner. Also an issue for us that HC has virtually no-non meat choices vs a bit more variety at El Fogon.Both have great food.Actually,by Mega you can hit El Fogon then HC then the place right next door ( all 3 in a row) and they all have very good,very inexpensive food.

playafava · 12-20-2009

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Originally Posted by Elysium

If it is an issue for you the El Fogon on 30th is only open for dinner I believe vs the one by Mega being lunch and dinner. Also an issue for us that HC has virtually no-non meat choices vs a bit more variety at El Fogon.Both have great food.Actually,by Mega you can hit El Fogon then HC then the place right next door ( all 3 in a row) and they all have very good,very inexpensive food.

Which one on 30th??

mmmmmmm Arrachera at El Fogon..... and the cebollas...M'encanta!!!!!

Elysium · 12-21-2009

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Originally Posted by Heather

My favorite El Fogon location is on 30th avenue, between Calles 32 and 34.

My favorite HC de Monterrey is on Constituyentes between Avenidas 25 and 30.

These are the locations that have historically been closest to my house, maybe that's why.

Last month we planned on trying that one as we'd gone to the shop by Mega a few other times and they were just firing up the kitchen.I believe they indicated that they would be open for dinner and directed us to the other location.Perhaps someone local can confirm or correct me.

**Heather** · 12-21-2009

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Originally Posted by Elysium

Last month we planned on trying that one as we'd gone to the shop by Mega a few other times and they were just firing up the kitchen.I believe they indicated that they would be open for dinner and directed us to the other location.Perhaps someone local can confirm or correct me.

You're right...and there's another El Fogon on 30th avenue and 6bis that is open for both lunch and dinner.

Anna Banana · 12-21-2009

Its my favourite ( and oldest, and less touristy)

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Originally Posted by Heather

You're right...and there's another El Fogon on 30th avenue and 6bis that is open for both lunch and dinner.

playafava · 12-21-2009

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Originally Posted by Anna Tortuga

Its my favourite ( and oldest, and less touristy)

My favorite too!!!!!!

LucyE · 12-21-2009

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My favorite El Fogon location is on 30th avenue, between Calles 32 and 34.

My favorite HC de Monterrey is on Constituyentes between Avenidas 25 and 30.

These are the locations that have historically been closest to my house, maybe that's why.

I agree with Heather! my favorite El Fogon is on 30th and 32/34.

As for HC, well I've only been to the one on Constituyentes, so I cannot say about the others.

Fpaps · 12-22-2009

Thank you all for your insight. I think we'll first try the El Fogon on 6th, I like the idea that it is less touristy, thanks Anna. We've only been to the down town Monterrey but we're staying closer to the up town location. Glad to hear both are equal choices. I can imagine down town might have a little different/local atmosphere. Thanks again

Michael · 12-24-2009

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Originally Posted by Fpaps

I've noticed there are two locations for El Fagon and at least two for HC Monterrey. Which ones are the best?

There is a strong debate regarding which of the two locations of El Fogon are the best. I actually would say the two that are the best are the one Constituyentes and the then the one on 6th. I not had any luck with the one on 32/34 even though it is kind of maybe nearest my house.

My point is not that these two are the best (and Heather is wrong), but that as there is somewhat a diverse and entrenched set of opinions amongst regulars so that an impartial judge would declare there is no clear winner.

A good partial judge would of course say forget what Michael said; Heather is right and that is the end of that.

12-19-2009	#1 (permalink)
Fpaps toe in water Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 50	Which Fogon/HC is better? We'll be visiting Playa for New Years week, this time with our three teenage sons. I've noticed there are two locations for El Fagon and at least two for HC Monterrey. Which ones are the best?

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Elysium life=playa Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 769	If it is an issue for you the El Fogon on 30th is only open for dinner I believe vs the one by Mega being lunch and dinner. Also an issue for us that HC has virtually no-non meat choices vs a bit more variety at El Fogon.Both have great food.Actually,by Mega you can hit El Fogon then HC then the place right next door ( all 3 in a row) and they all have very good,very inexpensive food. Last edited by Elysium; 12-20-2009 at 09:21 PM..

12-22-2009	#14 (permalink)
Fpaps toe in water Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 50	Thanks all Thank you all for your insight. I think we'll first try the El Fogon on 6th, I like the idea that it is less touristy, thanks Anna. We've only been to the down town Monterrey but we're staying closer to the up town location. Glad to hear both are equal choices. I can imagine down town might have a little different/local atmosphere. Thanks again

12-19-2009	#2 (permalink)
Heather employee of the month Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Playa del Carmen Posts: 14,571	My favorite El Fogon location is on 30th avenue, between Calles 32 and 34. My favorite HC de Monterrey is on Constituyentes between Avenidas 25 and 30. These are the locations that have historically been closest to my house, maybe that's why.

12-19-2009	#3 (permalink)
Uno PROUD RANDOMITE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 18,815	You won't be disappointed at any of the locales.

12-19-2009	#4 (permalink)
January Guy añejo Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 5,900	I know that you are asking which location of each restaurant to go to, but for what it is worth, I would go to any El Fogon before any HC. And HC is good. That's just how much I like El Fogon.

12-20-2009	#5 (permalink)
J Man life=playa Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Arkansas Posts: 686	HC Monterrey is hands down my favorite place as well as any guest I bring to Playa. I always go the one Heather mentioned which is close to Mega.

12-20-2009	#6 (permalink)
canadiense loco life=playa Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Red Deer,Alberta,Canada Posts: 961	I am with January Guy...any El Fogon. And I really enjoy the CH Super Carne (I believe it was an HC). Sorry forgot which calle it was on. If in doubt try them all, hardly a tough task.

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