5 TOP BESTSELLERS OF FOGO MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Burritos and nachos have always been in my favorites list so it was a delight to know that Fogo Mexican Restaurant offers these good old Latino treats. I have also heard around that their quesadillas are delicious. So off I went to give it a try.
At the restaurant, I got to talk to Mr. Rey John Asparin and his wife Mia who are part owners of the business. The other partners behind the success of Fogo are Richard and Katrina Lacson and Chef BJ Benedicto. Fogo started three years ago in its original location at the Dream 21 Building, North Drive, Bacolod. According to Sir John they decided to close the original branch because their location was quite hidden and had limited parking space. “We were lucky that we got this new location and it is very accessible.” Ms. Mia added.
Why Fogo? “Because we wanted to introduce something new to the Bacolod market” she mentioned. The city has a growing number of restaurants to choose from but limited choices as far as authentic tasting Mexican-Portuguese dishes is concerned.
I sampled Fogo’s yummy treats and here’s a list of their top 5 bestsellers:
- Grilled Chicken Salad- made from big strips of organic lettuce, grilled chicken chunks, mango vinaigrette, tomatoes, cottage cheese and dried mango slices. (P155)
2. Beef Quesadillas- flat soft tortilla filled with ground beef, cheddar and mozzarella cheese, cheese sauce and other spices. (P145)
3. Chicken Burrito-soft tortilla filled with sliced chicken bits, rice, salsa roja, yogurt- (P95)
4. Peri Chicken- oven-roasted chicken leg marinated in herbs and spices served with parsley rice and roasted bell pepper sauce in olive oil. (P155)
5. Avocado Mousse- creamy avocado mousse that is best eaten when chilled. (P80)
Also included in their menu are Mexican selections like carnitas, empanaditas, nacho salad, and churrasco sandwich among others. It is noteworthy that the prices are affordable.
Since their new location is very accessible, expats/foreigners, young professionals and families frequent the place. The interior is Latino inspired and very colorful. It is spacious and has a comfortable and relaxed ambiance.
So come and experience Latin-American food at Fogo. It is located at the ground floor of O Hotel, Mandalagan, Bacolod City. For reservations you may contact 0999-816-93-21
The author with the part owners of Fogo Mexican Restaurant, Mr. Rey John Asparin and his wife Mia. The other partners behind the success of Fogo are Richard and Katrina Lacson and Chef BJ Benedicto.