3/5 Aimee W. 2 years ago on Google
On
my
out
to
the
Cali
Vibes
Fest
I
stopped
at
Fuego
for
some
seaside
dining.
I
started
with
the
Grilled
Lamb
Chops
with
Chimichurri,
Jalapeño
Pepper
Escabeche,
Spring
Sweet
Peas,
Roasted
Sweet
Potato
with
Cotija
Cheese.
This
appetizer
was
the
best
dish
of
the
evening.
The
lamb
was
cooked
perfectly,
meaty,
and
full
of
flavor.
I
would
hands
down
recommend
starting
with
the
lamb.
The
meal
that
followed
wasn't
as
good.
I
had
the
Ropa
Vieja,
a
Cuban
Style
Braised
Short
Rib
over
a
Black
Bean
Purée
on
Crispy
Corn
Tortillas
with
Cabbage
Escabeche,
Caramelized
Plantains,
and
Crema.
The
first
thing
I
noticed
was
that
my
fried
plantains
were
cold
and
the
short
rib
was
warm
at
best.
I
was
very
disappointed
in
the
temperature
of
my
meal.
The
flavors
were
there
I
guess,
but
the
portion
was
so
small.
For
$33
I
expected
more
than
a
scoop
of
meat
and
a
pile
of
cabbage.
The
meat
to
cabbage
ratio
was
way
off.
My
guest
had
the
Pan-Roasted
Chilean
Seabass
with
Fried
Sage
Brown-Butter,
Blistered
Tomatoes,
Mashed
Acorn
Squash,
and
Chanterelle
Mushrooms.
The
fish
was
actually
pretty
good
and
piping
hot.
Maybe
my
dinner
was
left
in
the
window
waiting
for
the
fish
to
be
cooked
fresh
and
that's
why
mine
was
cold.
While
the
fish
was
good,
again,
it
was
a
really
small
portion
for
the
cost.
To
keep
from
going
to
the
concert
still
hungry,
my
guest
and
I
ordered
the
Shaved
Street
Corn
with
Garlic
Aioli,
Queso
Fresco,
and
Tajín.
The
street
corn
was
better
than
both
our
dinners.
The
food
is
decent.
When
you
come
here,
keep
in
mind
that
you're
going
for
the
water
front
views
and
atmosphere
and
you'll
be
okay.
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