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El Fuego Express

Mexican Fast Food, Vegan Salads

$$

Top tips

Ask about: cross-contamination

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance, parking, and seating available.
  • Good to know: Expect inconsistent food freshness and quality at times.
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  • Try the spicy lettuce salad for a vegan-friendly choice.
  • Free tortilla chips and salsa bar enhance the vegan options.
  • Prices are higher than some comparable local spots like Chipotle.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention fries, breakfast burrito and burrito.

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Also chile verde, guacamole and lettuce.

Good for

The vibe: families

Praised for friendly service.

Good to know

  • Breakfast, lunch, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

El Fuego Express is a family-run Mexican eatery known for quick bites like Asada Fries and a salsa bar with free tortilla chips. Though some find the prices on items like guacamole and breakfast burritos a bit high, the location near a downtown hotel and accessibility are advantages. Reviews note the spicy lettuce salad as a standout vegan-friendly option, while some guests mention inconsistent food quality and freshness.

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1225 J St, Sacramento, CA 95814

Opening hours

Monday
09:00–15:00
Tuesday
09:00–15:00
Wednesday
09:00–15:00
Thursday
09:00–15:00
Friday
09:00–15:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

the food

3.2 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Poorly marked
staff
Basic understanding
protein
black beans, pinto beans

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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