Apartments Near Fuego Tortilla Grill
Fuego Tortilla Grill is a Baylor institution — 24-hour Tex-Mex with massive burritos, street tacos, and a drive-thru. The unofficial campus cafeteria.
Why Fuego Tortilla Grill Matters
Fuego Tortilla Grill is the most iconic late-night spot in the Baylor universe. Open 24 hours, with massive burritos, breakfast tacos that run all day, and a drive-thru that processes a steady stream of Baylor students at 2 a.m. The menu skews toward fast Tex-Mex done well — fresh tortillas, generous portions, prices that work on a student budget. For Centre residents, Fuego is a 10-minute walk or 2-minute drive — 0.5 miles down University Parks Drive. That proximity makes it the default fallback. Studying late at Moody and need fuel at midnight? Fuego. Coming back from McLane Stadium after a game? Fuego. Roommate group can't decide where to eat? Fuego. The 24-hour clock and walkable distance make it function more like a campus dining hall than a typical restaurant. If you live at Centre for four years, you will eat at Fuego dozens of times. Plan accordingly.
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Floor Plans
What's Around Fuego Tortilla Grill
The walkable picks Centre residents actually use on the way to and from Fuego Tortilla Grill.
Baylor main campus
Fuego sits right between Centre and campus — easy to walk over after a long study session.
McLane Stadium
Post-game stop for most students — walking back from the stadium to Fuego to Centre is a common route.
Brazos River Walk
Walking to Fuego often involves a stretch of the riverwalk — scenic even at midnight.
Local Tips
The drive-thru is faster than going inside late at night — even on a 1 a.m. visit, the wait is usually under 10 minutes.
Breakfast tacos run all day — useful for late-night cravings of breakfast food.
Their burritos are massive — splitting one with a roommate is a viable option, especially after a late library session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Live 0.5 mi from Fuego Tortilla Grill
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