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Best Cast-Iron Fajita Pans

Updated December 2018
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Bottom Line
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Best of the Best
Lodge
Lodge LFSR3 Cast Iron Fajita Set
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Bottom Line

A high-quality fajita pan/serving plate made from heavy-duty cast iron that provides even heat distribution and great heat retention.

Pros

Lodge is a favorite brand among cast-iron users and this pan lives up to the name. It offers great heat retention and distribution, is sturdy and versatile, and comes pre-seasoned, making it functionally nonstick without being coated with materials that could leach into food. Comes with a wooden base for serving and a protective handle mitt.

Cons

The wooden base is lightweight and easily damaged.

Best Bang for the Buck
Mr. Bar-B-Q
06108Y Cast-Iron Ribbed Fajita Platter Set
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Bottom Line

A good quality fajita pan/serving plate set at a very affordable price.

Pros

This quality sizzling platter comes with a sturdy wooden base and a pot holder. A ribbed cooking surface raises ingredients above grease and pouring spouts make pouring off excess grease easy.

Cons

It doesn't come pre-seasoned, so users need to season it prior to using to prevent food sticking and rust.

GrillPro
98170 Fajita Pan
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A sturdy pre-seasoned cast-iron fajita set that comes with a hardwood base and handle cover.

Pros

Made of durable cast iron, this pan comes pre-seasoned and is made to last. It includes a ribbed cooking surface to channel grease away from food as it cooks, and pouring lips to make it easy to discard the excess before serving.

Cons

The cooking/serving surface of this pan is small, making it unsuitable for serving multiple servings at once.

Old Mountain
Fajita Plate Set - Pre-seasoned Cast Iron Fajita Pan with Wooden Tray and Hot Mitt
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Bottom Line

A good quality cast-iron fajita pan set with a wooden base and handle holder.

Pros

This pan comes pre-seasoned and the pan itself is high quality, made of heavy duty cast iron. It distributes and retains heat well, keeping food hot from oven or grill to table.

Cons

The wooden base is not as high quality as the pan itself, and some users received broken bases or had their bases break after light use.

Happy Sales
HSS-TBSP2, Cast Iron Steak Plate Set Medium
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Bottom Line

A top-of-the-line sizzling fajita pan set with a wooden base and removable handle.

Pros

With a larger cooking/serving surface than most of its competitors, this pan set wins points for being able to hold larger portions. The removable handle is also appreciated for reducing the risk of burns when using to keep food hot on the dinner table.

Cons

It's expensive and some find the removable handle to be a bit flimsy.

How we decided

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  • 17 Models Considered
  • 5 Hours Researched
  • 1 Experts Interviewed
  • 104 Consumers Consulted
    • Zero products received from manufacturers.

    We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

    Why trust BestReviews?
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers.
    BestReviews spends thousands of hours researching, analyzing, and testing products to recommend the best picks for most consumers. We buy all products with our own funds, and we never accept free products from manufacturers.

    The perfect fajita pan heats up evenly and holds heat so that you hear the sizzle while it sits at your table. If your family loves this Mexican dish, you need to invest in a cast-iron fajita pan to achieve this effect. A high-quality pan will arrive with the cast-iron pre-seasoned so food won’t stick. If it hasn’t been seasoned, you will need to do it yourself. Buy one with an attractive wooden base for serving, and a ribbed surface with pouring lips so that grease is easy to remove from the cooked meat before serving. Consider your family size when shopping for one so you can feed everybody from one dish.

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    Lodge

    Lodge LFSR3 Cast Iron Fajita Set

    Lodge

    Lodge LFSR3 Cast Iron Fajita Set

    A high-quality fajita pan/serving plate made from heavy-duty cast iron that provides even heat distribution and great heat retention.
    $30
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    Mr. Bar-B-Q

    06108Y Cast-Iron Ribbed Fajita Platter Set

    Mr. Bar-B-Q

    06108Y Cast-Iron Ribbed Fajita Platter Set

    A good quality fajita pan/serving plate set at a very affordable price.
    $16
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    GrillPro

    98170 Fajita Pan

    GrillPro

    98170 Fajita Pan

    A sturdy pre-seasoned cast-iron fajita set that comes with a hardwood base and handle cover.
    $18
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    Old Mountain

    Fajita Plate Set - Pre-seasoned Cast Iron Fajita Pan with Wooden Tray and Hot Mitt

    Old Mountain

    Fajita Plate Set - Pre-seasoned Cast Iron Fajita Pan with Wooden Tray and Hot Mitt

    A good quality cast-iron fajita pan set with a wooden base and handle holder.
    $21
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    Happy Sales

    HSS-TBSP2, Cast Iron Steak Plate Set Medium

    Happy Sales

    HSS-TBSP2, Cast Iron Steak Plate Set Medium

    A top-of-the-line sizzling fajita pan set with a wooden base and removable handle.
    $24

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