Featuring Fine Cuisine and an Elevated Dining Experience with Coastal Mexican Flavors

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Fuego comida translates to fire food. The restaurant was a joint venture between two already successful Lakewood Ranch business owners: Nick Amanatidis of Modern Gents and Joe Sciulara of Michelangelo Pizzeria Cucina. Both men are longtime Lakewood Ranch residents.

“They partnered to create this. It was something they thought the area needed,” Lee said. “It’s not just missing here in Lakewood Ranch, upscale Mexican cuisine is missing in the whole area. It’s not Tex Mex. We have a really good scratch kitchen.”

From the kitchen to the bar, every syrup and sauce is made in house. The beans are imported from Mexico, so everything is authentic.

Lee described the menu as upscale Mexican with a steak and seafood flair. It features a range of dishes from classic tacos and enchiladas to high end Wagyu steaks. Prices range from a $14 salad to a $100 seafood tower.  

With about 100 tequilas in the mix, the drink menu is six pages of fine print. The restaurant offers house tequila, too, but even their wells are premium. Lee said the watermelon margarita is their best seller so far. It features fresh watermelon juice, a basil puree and a slice of watermelon dipped in tamarin.

BUSINESS HOURS

Before Menu (Lounge & Patio Only)

Sunday - Saturday 4PM-6PM

After Menu (Lounge & Patio Only)

Sunday - Thursday 10PM-11PM

Friday - Saturday 11PM-12AM

Lunch Service

Monday - Thursday 11AM-3PM

Dinner Service

Sunday - Thursday 4PM-11PM

Friday - Saturday 4PM-12AM

Saturday & Sunday Brunch 10:30AM-2:30PM

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