La Fogata is one of the long-established restaurants in Juárez for northern Mexican cuisine done properly — carne asada grilled over mesquite, machaca (dried, shredded beef rehydrated with eggs and peppers), and the red chile colorado that is the backbone of Chihuahua cooking. The menu doesn't stray into fusion or novelty; it does what northern Mexico has always done and does it well.
The setting is unpretentious and the portions are generous. This is where local families come for a weekend lunch, which is always a good sign. Dishes are priced well below comparable meals across the border in El Paso. The birria on weekends is worth specifically planning around.