Welcome to El Fuego Burritos 

1. Welcome to El Fuego Burritos

With a name that translates into “the fire,” El Fuego has been setting Washington Square ablaze since we opened our doors in 2003. Specializing in California-style burritos, our intimate dinery is highlighted by affordable...
The “World’s Game” is on at El Fuego 

2. The “World’s Game” is on...

At both locations we show live football (ahem, soccer) matches daily on our HD flat screen television. You and your mates can stop in for a tasty Burrito, fresh nachos, and cold Cerveza while taking in all of the passion, beauty, and...
HotelCity.net Visits Us In Washington Square 

3. HotelCity.net Visits Us In Washington Square

El Fuego, a minimalist joint in Wash West, isn’t true Mexican. Co-owner John McNamee dubs his fare “California-style.” Basically appealing to the connoisseur, but homogenized for Middle America. Since most of us still fondly...
Light Your Mexi-Cali Fire 

4. Light Your Mexi-Cali Fire

I was milling around Washington Square, deciding whether I wanted to hop on the bus or grab a bite, and then I happened across El Fuego. Not one to turn down the promise of pseudo-Mexican food, I decided that a burrito was exactly...
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Welcome to El Fuego Burritos

Welcome to El Fuego Burritos

With a name that translates into “the fire,” El Fuego has been setting Washington Square ablaze since we opened our doors in 2003. Specializing in California-style burritos, our intimate dinery...
The “World’s Game” is on at El Fuego

The “World’s Game” is...

At both locations we show live football (ahem, soccer) matches daily on our HD flat screen television. You and your mates can stop in for a tasty Burrito, fresh nachos, and cold Cerveza while taking in...
HotelCity.net Visits Us In Washington Square

HotelCity.net Visits Us In Washington...

El Fuego, a minimalist joint in Wash West, isn’t true Mexican. Co-owner John McNamee dubs his fare “California-style.” Basically appealing to the connoisseur, but homogenized for Middle America....
Light Your Mexi-Cali Fire

Light Your Mexi-Cali Fire

I was milling around Washington Square, deciding whether I wanted to hop on the bus or grab a bite, and then I happened across El Fuego. Not one to turn down the promise of pseudo-Mexican food, I decided...

About Us

About Us With a name that translates into the fire, El Fuego has been setting Washington Square ablaze since we opened our doors in 2003. Specializing in premium-style burritos, our intimate dinery is highlighted by affordable prices, sumptuous portions, fresh ingredients, a friendly staff and a welcoming atmosphere that has quickly made us one of the premiere culinary destinations in the city.

El Fuego Locations

723 Walnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106
(215) 592-1901

2104 Chestnut Street
Phiadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 751-1437
Light Your Mexi-Cali Fire