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El Fogon de Elena makes Albany Park debut with seafood and more

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Published on February 28, 2020
El Fogon de Elena makes Albany Park debut with seafood and morePhoto: Elena Q./Yelp

Craving Latin American fare? You're in luck: a new business has opened its doors in the neighborhood. Called El Fogon de Elena, the new addition is located at 3149 W. Lawrence Ave. in Albany Park.

El Fogon de Elena has breakfast, lunch and dinner dishes. On the menu, expect to see items like carne asada, salmon and a breakfast tostada.

El Fogon de Elena has proven popular thus far, with a five-star rating out of three reviews on Yelp.

Jonathan I., who was among the first Yelpers to review the new spot on Feb. 23, wrote, "The interior is well decorated and very welcoming. Everything tasted very fresh and homemade. I ended up getting two empanadas to start, which were the best I've had in the city."

Yelper Ira P. added, “Nicely decorated and designed interior. Food is definitely homemade. Nice attention to details. I'd definitely come back.”

Swing on by to take a peek for yourself: El Fogon de Elena is open from 7 a.m.–8 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday and 7 a.m.–9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. (It's closed on Tuesday.)

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