As a huge fan of Fuego Bistro, I was ecstatic to try Fuego Tacos when I heard of its opening. I arrived to Fuego Tacos with fairly high expectations, because of my past experiences at Fuego Bistro. I am also a tough critic when it comes to tacos and pretty much any food of Mexican origin, because I come from a Mexican family and was raised on the U.S./Mexico border.
It turns out that Fuego Tacos impressed me just as much as Fuego Bistro. The complimentary chips and salsa were to die for. The chips were made fresh and served warm and the salsa was one of the best of that style that I have had in greater Phoenix. I decided on the Short Rib Barbacoa tacos because of the amazing short rib dish at Fuego Bistro; they were fantastic. I savored every last bite of the sweet, yet slightly spicy barbacoa filled corn tortillas.
While I did not get one of the signature Fuego Mojitos, I am sure that they are equally fantastic as those served at Furgo Bistro. I did, however, order the churros served with a warm chili-infused chocolate dipping sauce for for dessert; this was a perfect final touch to the meal.
In addition to the high-quality and flavorful cuisine served at Fuego Tacos, the service was absolutely incredible. Our server was attentive, but not so much that we couldn't enjoy the meal. He was also helpful in explaining different menu items to us and was a genuinely fun person; he definitely made my experience.
Fuego Tacos has a rustic yet modern ambiance, which suits their innovative approach at a classic Mexican dish. The only thing that would have made this dining experience even more perfect would have been the option of ordering guacamole with the chips and salsa. I would be interested to see what the chefs of the Fuego restaurants could do with this classic appetizer and compliment to tacos.