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| - This is a RE-review of Fuego Tacos. I visited the first week and gave it 2 stars for a long wait, small portion size, and poor food quality. I received a note from the owner saying things had been changed around and re-tooled after the first few weeks of opening jitters and I am glad I listened to him. (First of all, kudos to the owner for caring about customers and genuinely responding to feedback!).
So today, my friend and I went back for lunch. She had the barbacoa tacos and I had the baja fish tacos. I sampled the meat in the barbacoa tacos and it was excellent; moist, very flavorful and well apportioned.
The fish tacos were a delight. The panko bread crumb coating kept them nice and crisp, (They are a far cry from the typical greasy fried stuff you might find at a lesser restaurant). And they were very filling. The rice and beans were a perfect complement.
Portion size was generous. I felt like I got my money's worth. When you consider the area and the other options, they are right in line with, or a little below typical Esplanade/Biltmore pricing.
Our service was great. While we were some of the first customers, the restaurant was nearing full capacity when we left and our service didn't diminish at all. The waiter was attentive and witty and got us our check early, without us even asking. This is a lunch place for a lot of the employees in the Esplanade, so it is nice when servers recognize that we have limited lunch time.
We were in and out of the restaurant in under 30 minutes, which is remarkable. The food was served fresh and prompt; the check was delivered before we asked for it; our plates were cleared quickly; my water glass never went below halfway. All-in-all, a very positive experience and one that earned repeat business from someone who eats food nearly every day.
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