EL FOGON DE WHEATON ADDS HOOKAH

El Fogón de Wheaton, the new Tex-Mex/Latin American restaurant and lounge in Wheaton, has added hookah as a new feature. For those new to this trend now found around the world, and in the DC area, hookah is a flavored-tobacco smoking system that utilizes water pipes. It has its origins in ancient Persia and India.

Offhand, I can't think of another place in Wheaton with hookah, but if you know of one or more, please post them in the comments below. So if you are looking for bars with hookah in Wheaton, El Fogón is the place to go.

El Fogón de Wheaton

11300 Georgia Avenue

EL FOGON DE WHEATON GRAND OPENING FRIDAY, JUNE 6!

El Fogón de Wheaton will open its doors for the first time this Friday, June 6, at 5:00 PM. The new Tex-Mex/Latin American restaurant and lounge replaces Irene's Pupusas at 11300 Georgia Avenue in Wheaton.

Enjoy complimentary drinks and food from 5:00 - 10:00 PM, and receive 25% off your dinner check. El Fogón is within walking distance of the Wheaton Metro station (Red Line). And - as you can see in the above photo - a Metro bus stop right at the door.

EL FOGON TO BE WORLD CUP VIEWING SPOT IN WHEATON

Ready for the World Cup? El Fogón de Wheaton is getting ready. The Tex-Mex/Latin American restaurant and lounge, soon to open at 11300 Georgia Avenue, will be showing all of the World Cup matches, on 14 HDTVs (6 in the restaurant side of the building). They'll also be offering house specials throughout the tournament.

EL FOGON DE WHEATON BANNERS POSTED (PHOTOS)

El Fogón de Wheaton, the new Tex-Mex/Latin restaurant and lounge taking over the old Irene's/Sky Bar location at 11300 Georgia Avenue, has posted temporary banners on the building. It's going to be quite a sizable place, and if the The Parva in Bethesda is any indication, this should be a new nightlife hotspot in Wheaton. Looking forward to this opening!

EL FOGON DE WHEATON HIRING, APPLIES FOR LIQUOR LICENSE

El Fogón de Wheaton, a new Tex-Mex/Latin American restaurant and lounge opening soon at 11300 Georgia Avenue, is now hiring. Positions include servers, bartenders, cooks, food runners, dishwashers, and bar backs. You can email your resume.

Interviews will be held on May 6, 7 and 8, during the hours of 3:00 - 7:00 PM.

In other El Fogón news, they have also applied for a liquor license from Montgomery County.

EL FOGON DE WHEATON TO TAKE OVER FORMER IRENE'S ON GEORGIA AVENUE

The former home of Irene's Pupusas, at 11300 Georgia Avenue in Wheaton, is getting a new restaurant and lounge tenant. El Fogón de Wheaton will soon open in the space, convenient to the Metro Red Line Wheaton station. The latest venture from the folks behind the Latin hotspot Parva Lounge in Bethesda, El Fogón will serve Tex-Mex and Latin American cuisine. In addition to the dining and nightlife El Fogón aims to bring to Wheaton, they will also specialize in hosting large events, such as wedding receptions and quinceañera celebrations.

Stay tuned for information on the grand opening!