Fonda Mayora

Without a doubt a great Mexican restaurant with a contemporary touch. Food is great but not fantastic as expected from Gerardo, the restaurant creator and chef. Most items in the menu are spicy so if you don’t eat spicy food your choices are limited. The place gets busy and crowded and the expected dish presentation gets lost because of the clientele volume. I’m sure that there is room for improvement and that the chef will take note. I will come back, though.

I am disappointed with the food. Not so sure what they are trying to accomplish with the mix of flavors but they are very adventurous I must say. That being said, it was not what I expected. I don't like to give a bad review to a place so close to my house, it makes me a bad neighbor but I was very disappointed with my lunch at Fonda Mayora. I heard good things about the place and finally decided to pull the plunge and go. We started with Agua del Día, it was watered down and plus the ice, well, you get the idea. Presentation was nice, we started with a guacamole and dehydrated cecina, lack of salt and flavor, honestly it was a Pico de Gallo and avocado, didn't even look like a real guacamole. I had a beef Tongue, was cold, hard and didn't have any flavor, I thought the sauce that it was soaked in would give a nice kick, but it didn't. I have to say the Cilantro leaves that garnished the plate had more flavor than the plate itself. My Fiancée had a Duck with a special Chiles secos sauce and it was overcooked and hard, he didn't finish his plate. My sister had a sope of Suadero and it was inedible because it was really salty. I am giving them 1 star because the Location, the courteous service and the tortillas (this was the only good thing about the lunch). I believe this place is overrated and overpriced.

Excellent service. The guacamole is made in front of you and everything was yummy! I would consider this as a gem in CDMX especially considering the price tag. (We only had appetizers & deserts though!)

Beautiful corner surrounded by trees and outdoor seating, the photos do not do it justice. The service is warm and professional, and the menu is beautiful. The tortilla boats with bone marrow were insanely delicious.

Fabulous brunch. Got the chilequiles with mole. And the rancheros. Great prices- for an American. The pastries they offer you (which aren’t free!!) are fabulous. The service was good but a little lackluster and heartless, but worth it.

The food was amazing! Authentic Mexican cuisine that is definitely worth its price. They make the guacamole right at the table in front of you, it's like a ceremony that is worth seeing. I can only highly recommend this restaurant!

Cool little spot in the Condesa. I ordered the tostado de ceviche and albóndigas con chicharrón. The albóndigas were really very tasty, only served with 2 tortillas, I'm not really a big eater, but I think it should come with 3 or 4 tortillas, the tortillas were excellent however. The tostado de ceviche was really heavy with lime, I get that the fish is macerated with lime juice , but all I could taste was lime. Price was reasonable for the neighborhood and quality.

Amazing food and excellent service in a really relaxed and unpretentious atmosphere. This is a must if you're in the neighborhood.

Delicious food. Yummy coffee. Definitely stop by when you're in CDMX! We got the cactus, the fruit bowl, and the pancakes. All very good. Last time I was here we got the Chilaquiles which were also very good. Can't miss here!

Restaurant itself is very charming and definitely sit outside if the weather's good! We ordered a bunch of stuff to share, including some tacos, sopes, a mole, and a variety of meat dishes. All were very good and definitely interesting as you get a taste of Mexico. There was a meatball dish with chicharrones that really stood out for me! Since we were there for a late brunch, they asked if we wanted to do a mezcal tasting! We were able to do 4 different ones, each from a region with its own unique flavor. One of them was even a mezcal done especially for Fonda Mayora. Overall, great time at the restaurant. The staff's great and even if you have crappy Spanish, it's English friendly here!

Fonda Mayora is situated on a corner, bright and airy surrounded by lush greeery. I sat outside in one of the tables underneath the shade from the trees. It was a perfect afternoon stop for lunch. I like the simple decor of the space with simple wood chairs with a charcoal grey accent. There's a small vase of colourful flowers on each table, and it reminds me of a quaint cafe in Paris. It was a warm afternoon, so I settled for an iced cold Negra Modelo to start. The menu is not vast, but there is something for everyone. I started off with a ceviche. Upon arrival a fresh squeeze of grilled lemon was added to the dish. It had light notes of lemon juice, not overpowering, and the freshness of the fish really shone through. It also had a fragrant oil laced through, which I really enjoyed. There was a small amount of fried garlic bits to the dish. It was quite an exquisite dish, paired with the homemade tostadas. Next, I got an order of the ceviche tostadas. These were like mini tostadas, but was a good bite. Overall, it was a little too oily, and too much liquid to my liking. Service here is friendly, my water was topped up, and so was my beer. Service is a little slower than usual, but the food and atmosphere made up for it.

Fell upon this restaurant looking for a breakfast spot. I had the house special, huevos en cajita con salsa borracha. The eggs were served in a puffed corn tortilla with a rich chile pasilla which tasted like a mole. It was phenomenal! My friend had heuvos en cazuela, also delicious. Service was excellent and ambiance very nice, relaxed and comfortable.

Delicious spot with traditional and modern breakfast options. Get the bone marrow sopes and "divorced" Eggs. Incredible!

Amazing.... Took my Dad for breakfast while visiting from the states. We got there early on a Saturday morning and we're just one of three tables occupied. Service was incredible, and so was the food. Ordered the fresh bread basket, fruit with local honey/granola, chilaquiles con cecina, and the huevos encamisados. The hot chocolate was an awesome treat as well. Highly recommended!

For my first meal in DF, I chose this chef-driven fonda backed by chef Gerardo Vázquez Lugo, considered the best place to eat traditional Mexican food in Mexico City. It happens to be a fonda probably not on the tourist path in Mexico. I was drawn to this fonda due to the back from chef Gerardo and photos of the top chefs (chef Enrique of Pujol and chef Jorge of Quintonil) of Mexico dining at Fonda Mayora. Before my meal I chose to sip the Montelobos Espadin Joven mezcal and a Penafiel local sparkling water. I was assigned a server who supposedly was fluent in English. After 1 or so waiting for my meal, I discovered that he did not put my order in. After I thought that I placed my order with him and decided to keep the menu, he thought me keeping the menu meaning I wasn't sure of my order yet. The chip service before your meal was unlike the United States. In DF, you're given maybe 5 pieces of chips with salsa compared to Los Angeles Mexican restaurants, you're given an entire basket of chips. I ordered the mole de la casa described on the menu as "mole artesenal de Naolinco, Veracruz." A rich, sweet dish and deeply satisfying dinner. They were kind enough to offer me a sample of both moles before choosing this dish. I tasted the less sweet "mole verde de Dona Elena" and opted for the more familiar sweet mole. After discovering that my order wasn't placed, a Spanish speaking server came to my rescue when the service attentiveness increased significantly. We were able to communicate with each other fine in my understanding of his Spanish and my less perfect Spanish. I would recommend brushing up on your Spanish before dining at Fonda Mayora for some of the best food in Mexico City.

"What kind of place are you trying to go to?!" my friend asked after one week of calling and finding Fonda Mayor packed and not having openings, to calling the following week and finding reservations were only available from 1:00 3:00PM = two hours? Yet - there was a reason this invisible thread kept attracting me, it truly was worth it. The kind of place Fonda Mayor is a corner pocket of deliciousness, convenience, and supreme variety and service. The menu is not extravagant by any means - the lighting inside is unsually bright - even in the evening, but when you first sit down on the corner of Campeche, you wonder, what was here before? This seems so inconspicuous. You notice the layered stone wall inside, the outdoor tables, the activity from the kitchen on the right side of the establishment, but throughout this whole experience, the service, this is what constantly puts you at ease until... ...the selection. Again, not a huge selection it appears to be but, thanks to a younger taster with us this evening, and a great critic aside from myself, we have three differing opportunities to test a variety of what Fonda Mayor had to offer. The Guacamole was chosen by the youngest diner this evening with us, and surprises of surprises. The staff came with a cart, mixed in her choice of onions, tomatoes, pepper, and the avocado and prepared the Guacamole in a rather large volcanic molcajete, and the whole time, your mouth is watering. Needless to say, with tortillas piping hot brought, after this is made, this is fresher tasting than it looks. Check one for amazingness right off the bat. Next, we ordered soup and a salad was ordered for our other member in the party. Flor de calabza in the salad lit up the appearance and overall, fresh fresh fresh. The soup marinated with a chicken wing was spicy, warming, and deliciously made, finding myself scooping every last drop out. Ordering the meal was difficult even with limited choices, but the selection became the mole of the house. When it arrived, it did cover the plate and had medium sized turkey /sausage on the plate, not alot in quantity. Or so it seemed. Upon finishing the rich, filling, and amazingly thick dish, looks were deceiving. STUFFED. I thought for a few minutes I was transported back to Oaxaca, as did our second guest who orderd the same. Finally, (yes there was more) Dessert. Between the pan that imitated the moistness of cake in Mexico, to the fruit / yogurt resembling dessert, to the chocolate torta that was literally like a chocolate cake rated by our younger guest - every single dessert was RIGHT ON and AMAZING. Add to that an ordered Cappuchino that looked like a MILKSHAKE, and we looked at each other following the meal and said, "Who would have known this would have been so great?" Truly it was. Add into all this the service who was great in the form of suggestions, humor, and showing off the best the restaurant had to offer, the wine ordered that was tasetful in delivery and container, and EVERYTHING? This was a homerun and worth waiting for by far. Able to relax, enjoy an amazing meal, and for three people with all the above mentioned for just about 1100.00 pesos (add three beverages that included soda mineral water as well) this was THE best deal for the variety, classiness, and taste, as well as service.

This spot has an incredible atmosphere with yummy food. The salsas at the table were awesome! The jugo verde was just what I needed to power me through a day off sightseeing, along with delicious coffee!

Enjoyed a delicious lunch at Fonda Mayora. The sopes tuétano, guacamole prepared tableside, and the freshly made rolls that arrived spontaneously were the highlights for us. The service was just-right attentive, friendly, and patient, especially considering our Español is severely lacking. We also took full advantage of the 'agave cart' full of many artisanal mezcals to imbibe post-meal instead of the more expected espresso and had zero regrets. This would be one our go-to spots if we lived in DF. If only...!

This place is delicious and delightfully decorated. As a solo traveler, and one whose Spanish is a little weak, the server was super kind and helpful. They have menus in English and Spanish. Americano was perfect as were the huevos divorciados. Strongly recommend!

In the right Neighbourhood, delicious bone marrow (tuétano) "sopes" (try them!) and Chicken with Jocoque (sour cream) with the right flavors' balance have earned two more fans‼ Don't forget to ask for your "doggie bag" with the remaining vertebrae‼

Nice ambience and good food. Definitely had better food in Mexico City, but I do not regret eating here because this place was super close to my hotel and service was good. Overall appetizers and drinks were good; but main dishes lacked flavors. Confusing because I generally have issues with entrees being too salty! Both adobo and mole sauces were lacking in my opinion. But thoroughly enjoyed the appetizers. Highly recommend the ceviche!

Ok find in colonia Roma. Not the greatest for picky kids. Come alone or with adventurous mate. Great amalgamation of tradition and new. Not as prohibitive as others. But keep in mind, it's a neighborhood restaurant in a cool neighborhood. Recommend the chile relleno and the meatballs. Fish dishes are a good idea here too. Salsas are of course home made as are desserts, a reckon to be forced...we tried a couple of desserts. Don't bother. Then there's the coffee. It's airline coffee. Might give the locals nostalgia about the old nescafe days as they watch the movie "Roma". And colonia Roma is so pleasant!

Great place to get mexican food... not your tourist and commercial stuff, but traditional mexican home style. Chef Gerardo Vázquez Lugo is better known for his other restaurant Nico's, but here you can find everything that made him famous. He is an historian of mexican cousine, so his recipes are as traditional as they can be.

We really loved this place on our last day in DF. I had a cheesy soup while my husband enjoyed the bone marrow on blue corn sopes. This place is casual, but the food is done so well. We really enjoyed all we had and the service was great. I am recommending this to friends traveling to the DF!

Big fan of their vibe. We went for breakfast twice while in town, once just us and the second with friends who live in CDMX. Their outdoor seating is beautiful and I love their pastry cart that comes by as soon as you're seated (excellent if you've been walking to get to the restaurant for a while and need an immediate snack!). We each tried their chocolatin and really loved their take on the pastry. Their fresh juices are great, as is the coffee, and my husband enjoyed their vino rosso cocktail. Great value too! The only reason I don't give it five stars is because the second time we visited, I ordered the same dish my husband got the first time (chilaquiles negros con huevo) and... it wasn't as good. Never fun to be thrilled about a dish the first go round and underwhelmed the second. That said, that dish was awesome the first time, and my friend loved the enchiladas verdes.

A perfect Saturday evening experience on our last day in Mexico City. A festive crowd, an attentive staff, and a creative kitchen combined to make it a night to remember. Let's start with the mescal cart, appearing tableside within moments after sitting down. A few waves of various bottles under our noses and we were off to the tasting - let me recommend the brand "Pechuga." Then the guacamole, prepared to your taste, again, at tableside. Fresh and delicious, served with warm corn tortillas fresh from the griddle. The green salad was a delight, replete with fresh flower petals. Chicken mole was wondrous, and the fish of the day grilled with garlic, oil and guajillo chiles was mouth-watering. No room for dessert, but another round of mescal capped a great excursion. After trying Maximo Bistrot, Fonda Fina, and Fonda Mayora, Mexico City dining is truly a moveable feast.

We ate here three times during our 4 day trip! It was right down the street from our air bnb and the food was fabulous. Service is great and they have a good understanding of English for people who are visiting CDMX lacking in Spanish speaking ability. Definitely recommend!

This is by far one of the best Restaurants still standing in La Condesa, don't miss out & support the local community !