Best Latin American Restaurant in Chesapeake

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in Chesapeake, VA at 1620 S Military Hwy

Taste the Fire of Latin America

Five Countries. One Fire.

Colombian, Peruvian, Salvadoran, Honduran, and Mexican — all cooked with the same heat and heart at our grill in Chesapeake.

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From the Kitchen

The Candy Margarita

Cold drinks, warm lighting, and a bar built for lingering. The restobar side of El Fogón hits just as hard as the kitchen.

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Born From the Hearth

El Fogón means the hearth — the fire where everything begins. Come see why Chesapeake keeps coming back.

Our Story

Fire at the Center of the Table

El Fogón is named for the hearth — the fire where Latin American cooking begins and families gather. That same warmth is alive on every plate we serve in Chesapeake.

This restaurant is excellent. I loved eveything. The Drinks were great. We had the pina colada and the margaritas and both were excellent. I had the fajita burrito and it was perfect. My sister had the seasfood burrito and said it was really great. My mom got the macho seafood and she loved it. The

Cj B.

Completely blown away by this place! They opened about 2 weeks ago, so glad to have them in the area. The portions are generous, the food is *fantastic*, and the service is amazing! They are so kind here, and the atmosphere is lovely, nice and vibrant! It was our first time having Latin American foo

Catie M.

AMAZING LATIN HOLE IN THE WALL!! My husband and I decided to try this place and we weren't disappointed! Isabella was our server; she was so attentive and always there to check on us. The vibe of this place is incredible! Jungle, steam-punk, with a bar on one side, tables and booths. The food is inc

Ellie S.

If you’re craving a dining experience that’s both a feast for the senses and the stomach, El Fogón Restobar & Grill delivers in every way. From the moment we walked in, the vibrant atmosphere set the tone—warm lighting, lively music, and welcoming staff who treated us like family. The highlight was

Christian E.