Happy Friday! What better way to finish off the week than by talking about food? That’s a topic we all love! You may recall my teaser post earlier in the week. But if you missed it, Long Island Restaurant Week is going on n-o-w. If you are a fellow Long Islander, or happen to find yourself stranded here for a few days, check out the list of participating restaurants and try one!
I take full advantage of this event when it is held in the fall and spring. Where else could you get a three-course meal for $27.95 per person?
First up this week was Del Fuego. I was turned on to this place in my last job, and it quickly became a favorite spot for lunch. With three locations, two of which are new, you can visit Del Fuego in St. James, Patchogue, and Babylon.
Whether you opt to try Del Fuego for lunch or dinner, you will leave happy. I’ve taken many friends out for a meal here and they have all left saying the same thing: “Wow!” Their extensive menu can satisfy even the most discerning foodie…but the only problem most people have is deciding which dish to try first.
I’m a creature of habit, so when I saw that my beloved lobster quesadillas were being offered on the Restaurant Week menu, I knew I had to pay Del Fuego a visit. And since I had never been to their location in Patchogue, it counts as visiting a new restaurant. Right?
Let’s start off with the appetizers. What I love about Restaurant Week is that I get to try new dishes. Del Fuego’s portions were perfectly sized to accommodate the fact that you will be eating a three-course meal. For starters, I ordered the bacon ranch quesadillas, complete with mesquite grilled chicken, applewood bacon, chipotle-ranch dressing, and melted cheddar jack. I wasn’t initially too excited about this dish because it’s something I make at home (sans bacon), but the flavors in each bite blew me away. The bacon enhanced the overall taste of the quesadilla and the chicken was sweet and tender. The four little quesadillas were just the right size to leave you still craving your entrée.
For my entrée, I ordered the lobster quesadilla (what a surprise!), with lobster sautéed in a chipotle-honey butter, grilled corn, scallions, and Mexican cheese. Del Fuego does not skimp on the lobster — my quesadilla was stuffed. The addition of corn and scallions (which I opt to have on the side) completes this dish. Again, I’ve made lobster quesadillas at home, and they certainly don’t taste like they do at Del Fuego. You must try this dish. Maybe they can give me the secret recipe?
Here’s where it gets interesting. I guess I was going through a Del Fuego withdrawal, as I ate there not once, but twice in the same week. Because it’s that good, folks! I ordered the exact same dishes on both occasions — with the exception of dessert.
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On the first visit, I ordered the churros served with Mexican chocolate ice cream. I haven’t had a churro in years, so that was a treat. And for the second visit, I ordered the brownie with salted caramel ice cream. I wasn’t prepared for such a huge brownie — which in some cases could be considered an entire pan — to be placed down in front of me. But that’s just what I got. The brownie was soft and warm, but the salted caramel ice cream was what made the dessert stand out.
Oh, and how could I forget the best part? I know, you’re thinking, but Vanessa, you already dished on the dessert. Del Fuego has some of most delicious sangria I’ve ever tasted (outside of Portugal, of course!). No meal there would be complete without a glass of white sangria. If only they would bottle and sell their sangria, my summer would be complete.
So even though my visit to Del Fuego wasn’t really a new gustatory experience, it’s nice to go out and know that you will be enjoying an amazing meal. And that’s always what Del Fuego is.
Del Fuego does not accept reservations, but I’ve never had a tremendously long wait to be seated. But if you do, it’s worth every second.
Yum that lobster quesadilla sounds AMAZING! I’ve never attended a Restaurant Week but hopefully I’ll change that soon!
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Thanks, Courtney! I love Restaurant Week. I first got into it when I was a student in DC. It was a great way to try out restaurants in the DC area that I otherwise wouldn’t have been able to afford on a students budget. I’m glad Long Island has Restaurant Week every fall and spring. Hope you get to experience it for yourself at some point!
What a deal at $27.95! Those desserts are killing me! I need them with my coffee right now. 🙂
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Isn’t it a great deal, Kathrine? The desserts were amazing. It was actually my first time ever having dessert at Del Fuego — but it definitely won’t be my last.
Dessert 2 looks wonderful with brownie, wouldn’t say no to one now haha! Xx
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The desserts were sooooo good! I could definitely go for one now. Thanks for visiting Living in Steil!
Oh my goodness!! This post is making me so hungry! Did you say lobster quesadillas??? And those churros look beyond delicious!!
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You would love this place, Kate! Their menu is ahh-mazing. And, yes, the lobster quesadillas are as good as they look.
Yum!!! All of it looks so delicious! Have a great weekend, Vanessa!:)
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Thanks, Krisztina! The food was incredible. Hope you have a great weekend!
This place looks amazing, girl! I’m a sucker for quesadillas, as well as anything with seafood, so that lobster quesadilla looks and sounds beyond delicious! I tend to only be in Long Island during the summer, since we always go to Robert Moses, but my hubby does have family in Babylon, so I’ll have to keep this place in mind when visiting or perhaps a reason to visit?! Haha! Thanks so much for sharing, beauty, and I hope you have an amazing weekend!
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Definitely visit Del Fuego, if you’re in Babylon! I love quesadilla’s and seafood, too. And this place delivers on both! I hope you have a great weekend (and you get to go to Del Fuego soon!).
Aww amazing post! Everything here looks so yummy! Thanks for sharing love! Happy weekend!
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Thanks, Len!
oh yum!! all of that looks amazing! Have a great weekend babe!
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Thanks, Jenessa! It was a great dinner. Hope you have a nice weekend, too!
Omg, everything looks so good from that quesadilla to the churros! Now I’m craving Mexican food! Lol. Thanks for sharing!
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I’m glad you enjoyed the post, Raina! Del Fuego does not disappoint. Hope you have a great weekend!
Del Fuego looks lovely. I can’t wait to visit the US again! Angharad x
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Thanks, Angharad! I’m obsessed with Del Fuego. The food is amazing every time. Hope you get to visit the States, soon!
these must be delicious! I like to try theme!
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Thanks! Everything was amazing.
Great post! I don’t know what looks more delicious– the deserts or the sangria! My mouth is just watering right now.
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The sangria was so good, Connie! I always order the white.
I love restaurant week and all of this looks so delicious!
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Thanks, Falasha!
It looks so yummy !
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The food looks delicious and it is very presentable!! Am glad you enjoyed yourself! Have a lovely weekend!
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Thanks, Meron!
Wow, the food looks delicious ☺ I’m hungry now
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Thanks, Nati!
Everything looks so delicious! x
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Thanks, Pallavi!
This looks all so good!
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I love restaurant week! It’s such a great way to eat an affordable meal at sometimes pricier restaurants 🙂 All your food looks soo good. The lobster quesadilla? Yes please! Also the churro + ice cream looks absolutely delectable!
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Isn’t Restaurant Week the best, Mili? The lobster quesadillas are delicious — and definitely my favorite dish to order at Del Fuego. The desserts were pretty impressive, too!
This dishes look so delicious Vanessa! I love the concept of restaurant week, never heard it before your previous post! I hope you enjoyed it 🙂
Have a great week!
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Thanks, Stella! Restaurant Week is a great way to try new restaurants — sometimes for a fraction of what it would cost for one entree. I’m glad you enjoyed this post!
The food looks amazing! I would love to try those desserts! 🙂
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Thanks, Valerie! The desserts were my favorite part of the meal.
Oooo this looks yummy! Making me hungry haha
Thanks, Filipa! It was such a good meal.
Who doesn’t like food right? This restaurant looks so good and my favorite would be the Churro dessert, yum!
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The churro was ah-mazing! Everything at Del Fuego is good, though.