Carol F
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Open until June 8, 2024, Fonda Balam offers a cozy atmosphere and delicious Mexican cuisine. The restaurant does not take reservations in advance, so guests must walk in and place themselves on the waitlist. They have been recognized on the Michelin Bib Gourmand for two consecutive years. It's recommended to visit Fonda Balam before its closure!
During our visit, the special of the day was the Chorizo Sope which consisted of chorizo and potato. The Taco de Birria was particularly noteworthy, and the Guacamole and House Salsa, especially the Salsa Verde, were crowd favourites. The Totopos was crunchy and only was $1 to refill a side portion. The Quesabirra Con Consome, Taco de Lengua, Taco de Carnitas and Cuba Libre were equally satisfying.
The restaurant has 48 seats arranged in double U-shape seating and window seating. The restaurant features two bathrooms and a dedicated team comprising one member on drinks, two on service, and one on cleaning. For our dinner time, we arrived at 5:15 pm and were seated at 6:16 pm after receiving a text notification. The staff managed the increasing crowd, and by 7 pm, they had to close the waitlist due to reaching full capacity before 10 pm closing time.