El FogónSydenham, Christchurch
El Fogón – American food
El Fogón – American food
El Fogón – American food
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American restaurant · Sydenham

El Fogón

Sydenham, Christchurch Open 7 days · 11 am – 6 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · 11 am – 6 pm
Weekly opening hours for El Fogón
Monday11 am – 6 pm
Tuesday11 am – 6 pm
Wednesday11 am – 6 pm
Thursday11 am – 6 pm
Friday11 am – 6 pm
Saturday11 am – 6 pm
Sunday11 am – 6 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ.

About

About El Fogón

El Fogón brings American food to the Sydenham area, making it a handy stop for anyone eating out in Christchurch. It sits right in the heart of Christchurch, within walking distance of the centre.

The kitchen focuses on American food. Dishes typical of this style include buffalo wings and loaded fries, so it is a good pick if those are on your list. With 70 American options across Christchurch, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

You can visit any day of the week – El Fogón opens daily. The earliest start is 11 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 6 pm on Mondays. In total it trades for about 49 hours each week.

For budgeting, American restaurants of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $20–$40 per person (Moderate). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of American restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Shakes & DessertsBrownie sundae

With ice cream

$12–15

SmokehousePulled pork

With slaw and pickles

$24–30

BurgersSmash burger

Thin crispy patties

$18–24

SmokehousePork ribs

Slow-smoked with BBQ glaze (half rack)

$28–38

SidesColeslaw

Creamy

$6–8

SmokehouseBeef brisket

12-hour smoked, sliced

$28–36

Plan your visit

When is El Fogón busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at American restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around noon on Saturdays.

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Questions about El Fogón

Where is El Fogón?

El Fogón is at Sydenham, Christchurch, about 600 m from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are El Fogón's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday 11 am – 6 pm; Tuesday 11 am – 6 pm; Wednesday 11 am – 6 pm; Thursday 11 am – 6 pm; Friday 11 am – 6 pm; Saturday 11 am – 6 pm; Sunday 11 am – 6 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is El Fogón open on weekends?

Yes – El Fogón is open on both Saturday (11 am – 6 pm) and Sunday (11 am – 6 pm).

What kind of food does El Fogón serve?

American food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of American restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at El Fogón?

As an estimate, a meal at a American restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

What other restaurants are near El Fogón?

The closest is BASE Woodfired Pizza (10 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near El Fogón

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Sydenham
Bacon Brothers – American food 10 m
American

Bacon Brothers

181 High Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch
Little High Eatery 10 m
Japanese

Little High Eatery

255 High Street, Christchurch Central
Sydenham, Christchurch
Noodlemonk – Thai food 10 m
Thai

Noodlemonk

Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch
Eightgrains – Chinese food 20 m
Chinese

Eightgrains

Sydenham
Sydenham, Christchurch

Other American places nearby

American in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
Bacon BrothersSydenham10 m
Little High EaterySydenham–10 m
Lo-Fi BurgersSydenham360 m
Southern Asian RestaurantSydenham–460 m
Denny'sSydenham510 m
New York DeliSydenham560 m