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A new La Fogata restaurant is set to open at 1605 N. Lake Drive in the Lake Murray area, although the exact opening date remains unknown. The restaurant is filing permits to serve alcoholic beverages, complementing the growing selection of dining options in the region, particularly in Mexican cuisine. The location was previously an indoor driving range and is strategically situated near other local attractions. With several established locations already in the Midlands, La Fogata aims to enhance the local dining landscape with its diverse menu of authentic Mexican dishes.
Columbia, SC – A new La Fogata restaurant is set to open at 1605 N. Lake Drive, bringing an exciting dining option to the Lake Murray area. The establishment has announced its upcoming arrival with a visible banner at the site, which indicates that it is “coming soon.” While the precise opening date has not yet been revealed, preparations are underway for the new location.
La Fogata has filed the necessary paperwork with the South Carolina Department of Revenue to secure permits for serving alcoholic beverages, including beer, wine, and liquor, at the new venue. This addition aligns with the growing selection of dining experiences in the region, particularly in the Mexican cuisine sector.
The new La Fogata restaurant will occupy a building that was formerly home to the Tee’d Up indoor driving range. This prime location is strategically positioned less than a mile east of Lake Murray’s Dreher Shoals Dam and just a short distance from Wingard’s Market, a well-known local shopping destination. The area surrounding N. Lake Drive is a busy corridor, linking Lexington to Lake Murray, where over 30,000 vehicles travel daily according to data from the state Department of Transportation.
La Fogata is no stranger to the Midlands region, with multiple existing locations including Sunset Boulevard in West Columbia, Broad River Road in Irmo, and Amicks Ferry Road in Chapin. The restaurant has garnered a reputation for its diverse menu that features a variety of authentic Mexican dishes, such as tacos, enchiladas, fajitas, burritos, and tamales.
The decision to open a new location near Lake Murray fits within a broader trend of new Mexican restaurants opening their doors in the area in recent years. Notably, recent newcomers have included Na’Cho Margarita at 745 Marina Way, which opened in August 2023, and San Jose at 3340 U.S. 378 in Leesville, which is anticipated to open in December 2023. This trend speaks to the growing demand for Mexican cuisine and dining experiences in this vibrant region.
As the community awaits the opening of La Fogata, local residents and visitors alike can look forward to the culinary offerings that will soon be available, along with the accompanying festive atmosphere that the restaurant chain is known for in its other locations.
With La Fogata’s entry into the Lake Murray neighborhood, the local dining landscape is set to expand, contributing further to the culinary diversity of the area. As the final preparations take place, many are eager to see when the doors will open and what delicious offerings will await them.
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- Colatoday
- Google Scholar: restaurants in Lake Murray
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