FUEGO F21S-H Element Hinged Propane Gas Grill, Stainless Steel

I'd been looking at gas grills for weeks, locally and online, and there was something about the Fuego F-21 that I kept coming back to. My needs are specific and it checked off all the boxes: small footprint, enough BTU's to reach over 600 degrees and to get there quickly, quality grilling grate, adjustable heat distribution, vented just enough to accommodate smoking, quality construction, and (hopefully) durability. This grill hits all my criterion and then some.First off, the box arrived quickly with contents intact, thanks to one of the best-engineered packing jobs I've ever seen. Set-up was a breeze, completely intuitive, and grill was assembled in 40 mins at a leisurely pace. Leak-tested the fittings on the tank and my first smile came when I realized how fast this 21" grill heats up. I agree with the other reviewers that it can definitely reach 500-plus degrees in 3 minutes, faster than any grill I've ever used. Pretty sure the round design creates a natural convection that accounts for quick heat-up.My next job was to season the cast-iron grill grate with some fatty beef short ribs that I'd bought just for this purpose, then on to some chicken thighs (skin-on) with cherry, hickory, and maple pellets in a small KampFit Pellet Smoker (which worked so well that I decided to use it for almost everything I grill!) I've had the Fuego for over a month now, using it 3x/wk, for everything from ribeye to grilled vegetables, and I can't find a single thing to complain about. It performs flawlessly, predictably, and I just hope it stays this way.2 other recommendations: I mated this purchase with a quality 18" stainless steel grill brush by GrillArt, and the Char-Broil Kettleman grill cover, which fits the grill perfectly, and has velcro tie-down stays on the bottom edge of the cover that hold it in place in case of rain or high winds. I made a pair of circular loops from some stainless bailing wire I had, and threaded them through the perforations at the bottom of the cylinder walls that enclose the gas tank, and they anchor the grill cover velcro stays really well. I also designed, built, and finished a fold-down grill table attached to my porch railing to use as a grill station, because this grill has no horizontal surfaces attached to it. The rolling casters seem solid enough, and the 2 that lock do a good job of holding the grill in place on my grill deck.All in all, I couldn't be more pleased with the purchase, and look forward to becoming more proficient with chip/pellet combinations that allow me to smoke salmon, cheese, and some larger cuts like brisket. Well done Fuego! :))))

I did a lot of research before I bought this grill. I wanted something more than the standard grill and boy does this deliver. I have used the grill 3 times since it was purchased. Assembly was really easy and everything fits together very well. First off, the 21" grill is larger than you think. I am able to put 12 larger burgers on it from Costco. We have a family of four and have had no issues with it's size. It is realistically the same surface area as my old Weber Spirit2 3 burner grill. Especially when you consider dead areas and not wanting to put any meat too close to the edges. It DOES heat up to over 650 degrees within 5 minutes. That is no marketing gimmick. It actually saves gas because of the quick start time. My old Weber took 3 to 4 times as long. Due to the high temp it cooked our steaks last night to perfection. Great grill marks on both sides and amazing flavor kept inside. I am told that the complaints about the grill lid rusting have been addressed by the manufacturer. However, I am keeping it covered. It is a radical design that gives amazing results. Do not hesitate. BUY this grill.

Look at some video reviews comparing this grill to Webers. All the laudatory praise is accurate.I got this for a very small deck I just added to my house. It's compact, heats up hast, looks great, and the round shape takes up less visual space than my old Weber.I got the smaller of the two options...hesitantly...due to our small space. I'm glad I did, because this has been enough space for even an 8-person party. This is because the evenness of the heat across the entire surface lets you use the 21 inches to full capacity.My old larger Weber had four burners, and I'd use the hot side/warm side approach for various things, but having an outer and inner ring on the Fuego is MUCH more efficient due to the dome shape and resulting convection of heat.Assembly was what you'd expect. A fair number of pieces, but the instructions were clear. DO follow the carefully, as you really need to follow their order exactly. Once you assemble it, you'll see how cleaver the sequence is.My only beefs (pun intended) are that the closure handle on the gas is enclosure takes a LOT of effort to open. Either the manufacturing or design tolerances were too tight, or something didn't line up in my assembly...although that doesn't look to be the case.I do recommend the perfect-fitting cover they make, and also recommend getting the side tray. The support strut of the tray is just okay, and gets in the way when trying to stow the tray. I can imagine several other more logical fold-up/fold-down approaches, but they chose to get a little too clever with a tray that could hang on the stainless steel handles of the BBQ. Not a big issue, but having the tray is very helpful when cooking.Highly recommended.

I like the grill. Works well and heats up quickly. Only issue is the Diffuser Panel part above the burner. Expect it to disintegrate quickly and will need to be replaced for $40 on the Fuego website. Very thin and flimsy part. Consider it a consumable that would have to be replaced yearly or more frequently depending on use. The part is designed to rust and disintegrate prematurely.That is my only dissatisfaction with the grill. Cast iron grate will last longer and is $75 to replace eventually.