Fonda

I'm not looking for a lot but everything here was great and the staff was accommodating. Vegetarian options, tasty drinks, lovely decor, helpful staff. Really cute interior too. Might be a bit loud. Whatever. Live a little! Also though, don't go with a person who will tell you that you're sweating because you ate spicy and hot food. Also, don't wipe that sweaty brow on them and expect them not to get angry.

For our food, I would give 6.5 For the service. I would give it a 7.5 for the atmosphere. I would give it a 6.5. I believe the tables were too close to each other. There was not enough space for the servers to walk through while serving. Besides that, the environment feels very welcoming. I wish that they didn't place the music so loudly.

My partner and I came here for dinner last minute. It's a cute cozy venue. I'd go again but I couldn't quite give 5 stars simply due to service. I wish the waiter that initially greeted us actually said hello/greeted us. Instead he approached the table without saying anything and we were expected to jump right in to order. Something as simple as saying, "Hello there," can ease into the service. The food and drinks were very good. However, the drinks took quite a while to make their way to us and we ordered essentially classic margaritas. My partner opted not to get a second drink because it might have taken too long. As far as atmosphere is concerned, Fonda is very cute inside and the bathroom was very clean. Nice place.

Fantastic value for bottomless brunch—margaritas included! Service was friendly and attentive, and the food tasted fresh and full of flavor. Highly recommend for a fun, satisfying weekend outing.

I was greeted warmly by a server and the excellent service continued throughout my dining experience. The food was delicious. Highly recommend the queso fundido and the mole. I would definitely return. Side note, if you participate in United Mileage Plus Dining this is a mileage earning restaurant.

Been to this location twice and had happy hour (at the bar only) this time. The food and drinks were delicious both times. Friendly and attentive staff but special thanks to Augusto. My friend had an acute medical episode and he was super calm, helped stabilize her and kept checking back on us. Aside from that, we had a great time and look forward to coming back!

Went to Fonda for first time with friends. It’s a nice place with seating in two floors as well as bar. They have great variety of Margaritas. We tried most of the margaritas. The food was delicious too but felt it was on a little pricey side as compared to other places in New York.

Augusto was absolutely spectacular! He catered to our needs and tastes perfectly, understanding exactly what we wanted and crafting the best drinks for us. On top of that, he recommended food that I ended up loving. Hands down, the best!

Came for Brunch Unlimited drinks + entree around $52 and they were good about making sure we always had a drink coming. I loved my torta de pollo!! So filling and full of flavor!! My friend demolished his huevos rancheros so I'm guessing he also loved his dish. Guacamole was so fresh and tasty, great starter. Bloody Mary was delish, margaritas were good! Friendly staff. Cute inside but nothing spectacular. Just a good spot to come eat and chill.

Came here on a Saturday evening at 7:30-8ish and quickly got a reservation. The food was delicious. The guacamole was fresh, the fish tacos were excellent! They had a welcoming and energetic atmosphere and the service was great.

Fonda serves up a great menu of contemporary Mexican cuisine. I went here with some colleagues and enjoyed a lovely meal. The pan-seared salmon was served with a sweet potato mash surrounded by a tasty moat of mole sauce. It may or may not have been the special that evening. I can't remember. But the yumminess of the meal was not to be forgotten. Nor was the friendly service or the colorful Mexican art adorning the red walls.

Came here for brunch and the food was solid. Started with the guacamole then I got the chilaquiles with scrambled eggs while my husband got the burrito Texaco - we shared sides of white rice and black beans. With the brunch entrees at $15.95, I found the place to be pretty reasonable. Guacamole was fine; my husband liked the hot sauce it came with better. The chips were a tad too salty. My chilaquiles were good but I am not sure a human should be eating that many fried tortilla chips in one sitting so will probably order something else next time. I wasn't a huge fan of the green sauce with my husband's entree (had a sour tangy after taste to me) but he liked it and I otherwise liked the burrito. Re service, they were great about constantly refilling our waters. They did forget about our rice and beans but not a huge deal - they brought them out shortly after we asked about them. We walked in on a summer Sunday around 12 and there was plenty of seating available (though it is small inside). They had a few outdoor tables as well. Loved that they accepted Apple Pay. Will definitely return to try the dinner menu!

I wish I could give this place 6 stars!!!Outstanding food. I cannot recommend the camarones mosquito dish more. Creamy, spicy, delicious. There is an upstairs so if you need something wheelchair accessible make sure to mention that when you make a reservation (no elevator that I noticed) One item I would not recommend is the hibiscus margarita (odd presentation and not very refreshing)

Fonda in Brooklyn was my go-to spot. This location had great food but no one was in restaurant and they kept pushing us out. Made no business sense and we were just quietly talking and ordering dessert, coffee etc. Being forced to leave even though no one is there was inappropriate and I frankly think that manager should be reprimanded. The Fonda in Brooklyn would never treat a group of business women spending money this way.

Really good food. Prices are on the high side, though it is in Chelsea. Margaritas were excellent, though expensive. No chips and salsa served, and no option to order them on the menu which seems very strange for a Mexican restaurant. We will return. But at the price point, it's more of a special occasion sort of place than a place to go to on a regular basis.

Super cute restaurant with great drinks and even better food! Small so I definitely recommend reservations. Pricey but worth it, nice portions and amazing tastes.

Came here for a late night bite with a friend. We ended up being able to catch the tail end of their happy hour which included some food and drink options. I ordered the nachos but without meat. I believe they subbed the meat for mushroom which was super yummy. I love nachos so I really appreciated how flavorful each topping was. From the beans to the sauces. Bartender was also super kind. Will be back!

Delicious food, nicely presented. Great service. Music is just a touch loud for a romantic dinner but maybe I could have asked them to turn it down (I didn't try). A touch on the pricey side but not terrible! One of my new favorites in the area.

Yummy but very spicy food. Some of the best ice cream, though they don't make it in-house. Service was good. Very attentive and friendly. Ambiance is chill. Classy and spacious. Went for an impromptu solo dinner without a reservation while in the neighborhood to see some theater. Was seated immediately. Great location. Indoor and outdoor seating. Bathrooms are upstairs. Contactless payment was available.

Hd a lovely dinner here. This is one of those places where when they say spicy, they mean it. I love that. The Guac is deliciously fresh and comes with thick chips that can hold on to the guac. no complaints. The hot sauce on the side is smoky and delish and I used it on other stuff later, didn't need it in the guac because they are true to their word -- it was a true medium spicy The Mango mojito is good with a Strong mint and lime flavor coming through but it could have used more mango. Cute presentation in the pineapple glass. With the Avenue B, hubby was hesitant but he surprised himself with how much he enjoyed it. Beautiful berry color. Chicken taquitos: not what you imagine when you think of taquitos, these were more taco looking. But forgetting all that, the flavors were top notch. He loved it. He wasn't even that hungry and finished the dish. Veggie enchiladas are full of veggies for sure and the Fresh flavors shine. The sauce was billed as a spicy sauce (tomato habanero) but I found it quite mild. Adding that sauce that came with the guac was the trick and we were in back business. The Esquites are so good and I highly recommend. Creamy and sweet but also actually spicy. I loved it. This is a smaller space but the food was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what we were craving.

Different location but the food was so good I had to rave about it! The rich flavor on the soup that brought together the mixture of greens and appropriate amount of corn. If you like the soups to be extremely hot I would suggest them to heat it at a longer temperature than usual. The waitress was so kind and even when my sister was being silly and dropped one of her flautas had no problem bringing us out another. She was also knowledgeable on the drinks menu which was helpful, great recommendations! The environment was nice they had piñatas as decorations which I found pretty cool.

We've been going to Fonda since it opened in 2009. In the last few months the food has gotten inconsistent and the service sub-par. All restaurants have raised prices but in the case of Fonda this coincidences being charged for extras like salsa (which incidentally comes in tiny containers) or extra chips (even when your order guacamole). Tonight we ordered for five and most thought the food was only ok, with one person taking a bite and throwing the rest out. So disappointed.

My burrito was super good! And the waitress was nice! Enjoyed this place and I want to try more of their dishes for brunch!

Stopped by for brunch yesterday and had a great time. I've ate at the other locations but it was my first time in the Chelsea location. The service was good, Hernan was attentive and communicated and apologized about the delay. The food was delicious! It was a lovely brunch.

1.) stale chips with my $15 guacamole order 2.) 40ish min wait for food 3.) fish tacos tasted like something I would microwave together (I have 0 kitchen skills) Ambiance - too loud and dark to realize the food in front of you doesn't look great

Pros Delicious food Bar area Friendly staff Happy hour Vegetarian options Booths Upstairs seating area Free matches Weekend happy hour Sexy cool ambiance Cons Pricey happy hour Subpar drinks

I went here for an impromptu lunch on a Sunday afternoon in June. The place is super small and popular with the locals. The server was friendly and accommodating to my request of ordering from the lunch/dinner menu instead of brunch. I really enjoyed my cocktail that was a special for Pride week .I forget the name of it but it had St. Germain in it which I love. I ordered my old standby of tacos Al pastor. They were really good , but small so I ordered an ensalada Fresca. It translates to fresh salad and it was so delicious with cucumber, orange, jicama and mango. I highly recommend it. Only con, is that they don't offer complimentary chips and salsa, maybe that is NY for you...

Came here for a work event and the vibes were cute! The restaurant isn't too loud, so it was nice to be able to hear coworkers talking. The appetizers were good and I especially liked the guac. The spicy one has a good kick to it. I got the steak with a side of Mexican corn as my main and it was tasty. I did not expect the serving size to be as big as it was.

A group of us decided to grab some Mexican food for the night! Honestly the food was amazing and the workers were so sweet. I am a little picky about my Mexican food, especially growing up in California but this did not disappoint. It's such a nice little place that was both trendy and cozy. Everything was delicious and they took great care of our large group even though it was quite busy.

Celebrated my fiancé's birthday at Fonda and I had a great experience. We got there earlier than our reservation but sat at the bar and were able to enjoy their happy hour. A small spot but it has a nice and cozy ambiance. At the bar we got the classic marg, mango marg, and guac to start. The guac was spicy but so good with plenty enough to share between the two of us. For entrees my fiancé ordered the enchiladas suizas and I ordered the spinach and mushroom enchiladas with both the green and red sauce. Both of the sauces were a little sour than expected but overall the dishes were delicious.

food is delicious. I love the chicken enchiladas mole. but the drinks do not contain alcohol. None of the people I was with felt any buzz from the skinny margaritas. maybe they forgot to tell us they were mocktails. service is ok hurried...but ok. I keep going for the mole but very disappointed in the drinks.

I really enjoyed the bartenders they were very accommodating. I had the margarita it was delicious. Their rice and beans with Maduro were sooo good as well as the nachos and fish tacos Will definitely go back.

Service was terrible. We understand that it was busy but it would take way too long for someone to come over and our waiter was just rude. We told him we were vegetarian and he didn't even offer us the vegetarian menu, I ended up seeing it on someone else's table and asked for it. We asked him questions about the menu and he wouldn't properly answer those either. The drinks were average and the food was okay. I did enjoy my chilaquiles and thought the sauce was well seasoned and the guacamole turned out great as well. However, my husband said his tacos were okay and not really worth it. The ambiance was nice and I liked the vibe they were going for. BUT it was way too hot inside the restaurant. We were all sweating.

I came here for the second time tonight for my birthday dinner and Fonda NEVER disappoints! I would suggest ordering the guacamole (I choose medium heat) and it comes out FRESH & with chips and tortillas which taste so so good! The frozen Rosalita is so delicious and strong so 2-3 will have you with a great buzz! This time I ordered the Salmon dish which was cooked to PERFECTION! It comes with sweet potatoe mash and this sauce that has a little spice to it and I was 100% satisfied. My mom ordered the pork dish and loved it and it's a big serving keep in mind (which I love) and we also ordered the chicken dish .. everything at this restaurant is delicious! They even sang me happy birthday without having to ask. I am a big fan of the customer service here and would definitely recommend it to anyone wanting to try a go to spot in Chelsea!

Last weekend, we celebrated my friend's birthday at Fonda Chelsea. We made a reservation for 6 people and the table was ready as soon as we arrived. We ordered food and drinks from the brunch menu, there's a variety of options to choose from. Our server was attentive and friendly, we enjoyed our conversation with him. Overall, our experience was great!

What an amazing find. Definitely the best Mexican food I've ever had in the city. We had the chicken dish which was fabulous but the real showstopper was the shrimp dish. Guacamole was fabulous. We told him to make it super spicy and for the first time ever, it was almost Too spicy. Which made it perfect. And the margaritas were phenomenal. Poor margaritas and two entrées was $150 which in New York City is not bad especially considering the quality of the food. Definitely worth many many repeats. And also, the service was fabulous.

Damn I have gotten this close to home dishes, each dish left me reminiscing of when I was a boy in Mexico enjoy food and Fonda has accomplished just that. The service over all was on point, the hostess, the bartender for that night was new, yet efficient. Fonda was full and laughs and people enjoy the not to loud music great atmosphere. No mames la comida estaba a toda madre, dónde chingados vas a encontrar un mole que te deja sin palabras. Mis complementos a los de la cocina.

I love Happy Hour at Fonda! Great snacks great cocktails. Just a fun spot. With fun staff.

Went here for a brunch with the girls! The restaurant is spacious for NY and not too loud We were expecting bottomless but were told that the brunch drinks special was 3 drinks with brunch. This turned out to be more than enough as the drinks were strong!! The Hibiscus Rosalita was quite delicious, not super sweet and tequila forward I opted for a slightly more healthy dish and it was so delicious I finished it! The salasas were nicely spicy and the egg and cheese were so warm and tasty Our server was very attentive and made sure to keep our cups full! I would definitely recommend and come back again

Great consistent food. Love their guacamole! Their happy hour is a treat. Brunch is delicious.

Lovely little restaurant in Chelsea with plenty of outdoor seating. I had mixed impressions on the food - my grilled skirt steak with cheese was really good. However, I thought the medium guacamole was only OK, and my friend's watermelon salad with a side of chicken was more of a dessert than an appetizing meal. For a more upscale Mexican restaurant than the norm, I was expecting a bit more in terms of quality and service. Our meal was slow to arrive, with each person's entrees coming out at different times. The last dish to arrive was my friends salad, followed by her chicken add on 5-10 minutes later. It's not really an "add-on" to the salad if it comes on a separate dish and after you've nearly finished your salad. Overall, I was disappointed with the service, but may give them another shot if i was ordering takeout.

The food here was 10/10. Drinks were also delicious. Service was great. Seems a bit hole in the wall-ish but in the best way possible. The enchiladas are everything! Will be back for sure.

I'm sorry, but for $15, I'd expect more than a condiment cup for chips and salsa. This absolutely pathetic

Lovely location and great atmosphere! A few friends and I came here for happy hour and had a great time. We loved the sangria and guacamole. (Make sure to sit at the bar for happy hour, though.) Lovely staff and lots of different seating options. Would definitely recommend.

Favorite Mexican restaurant in Chelsea, 7 years strong! Food is super flavorful and they have a great happy hour! Staff is very friendly and they make the best margaritas!

The food was delicious. Who knew crab cakes would be so good ? The duck appetizer was tender and absolutely full of flavor. The margaritas (we tried 4) were all excellent but it was exceptional to have the fresh watermelon margarita. The service was great. Next stop is Tribeca location.

I love this place. I like the staff and the place is comfortable but mostly I come for the tamarind margarita and the ensalada fresca. Don't get me wrong. I can scarf up guacamole and chips like nobody's business. And I do love the Enchiladas Suizas they serve here. (I eat half and take the rest home.) But on days when I don't want to carbo-load, I get a tamarind margarita and this salad (oranges, jicama, cuke, and mango with a light chili-salt on top -- so refreshing). It's the perfect light meal. Is a margarita healthy? I'm going to say yes, when ordered with this salad. I get this salad to go pretty often. It travels well.

Enjoyed a causal dinner with friends at Fonda Chelsea. The atmosphere is fun and festive; although, we're all in our forties so felt it was a little loud! Everyone liked the fresh chips (so crispy and salty!) with guac and pico (made with red onions). Everyone else at the table ordered the carnitas de fonda to build their own pork tacos. I snagged a taste and it was delicious! I ordered the tostadas appetizer and a side of plantains (sweet and cheesy!). Both were yummy, but not quite big enough for dinner if you're really hungry (my error, not the restaurants). Everyone was too full to try the citrus tres leches, but I am eyeing it for future visits.

Omg this place is legit! The food was perfection vibe was perfect for all occasions( I went with family including a 4yr old) and the drinks were awesome! The best part was the service. Our waiter Augusto was one of the best restaurant professionals I've encountered. He was super pro and his knowledge of pallet and food was amazing! All his recommendations were spot on and he bent over backwards to accommodate our party! (Including making something off menu for my 4yr old!) We will come back here every time we're in Chelsea!

Five stars. Made a 7:30 reservation. Honored reservations no issue. Place has two floors. Cool vibe. Went with my daughter future son in law and cousin. We had an interesting margarita that was good. Guacamole was on point. Tortilla chips tasted home made. I had a Cod dish that was delicious. Not sure how they seasoned it. But it was great. Service was good. The bill was as expected. Not cheap. But for the quality of the food it was ok. Highly recommended

Normally my boyfriend and I LOVE fonda (fun fact we went on our first date 3 years ago at the Fonda east village location - RIP) and we have visited the chelsea one multiple times as well. However this past time when we went earlier in April, much was left to be desired. We went specifically for drinks and dessert. We got the bunelitos and Mexican hot chocolate and a few margs. The service was EXTREMELY slow (had to actively get up and hunt for our waiter at one point). The Mexican hot chocolate was nothing like I remembered from visits. Tepid and lacking flavor. The bunelitos were also almost soggy? Choking this up to a one off bad experience but we will definitely not be rushing back

I used to be a fan of Fonda but no longer. This is the second time I've been disappointed by the food. I've traveled throughout Mexico and love Mexican food - especially central Mexico and Veracruz. Never have I had food in Mexico like Fonda's. It was packed with salt - so much so that I had to throw it away. Inedible main entry. The black beans were only slightly better but lacked depth of flavor. The salsa sides (extra charge) were small and under filled. And salty too ! Salt salt salt. Salt may be cheap but losing customers isn't. Please offer a low salt / reduced fat option - preferably vegetarian. Mexican food can be healthy as well as delicious!

Tasty watermelon margaritas - that's my go-to and these were on point. Really delicious ceviche! Our steak was perfectly cooked and well seasoned. The roasted brussels sprouts and butternut squash was a great addition/side for that too. I was extremely happy with all our decisions that night, especially for 3 rounds of the margs! Would definitely venture back!

Fonda is a great place to swing by for a well made margarita. They have a number of different flavors and each one is made really well. I haven't tried more than a few of the food items here and they were decent. In comparison to other Fonda locations I believe the food here is less of a highlight in comparison to the drinks. Definitely stop by and taste a few of their different margaritas! It's great each time!

Fonda Chelsea is an excellent Mexican restaurant in the heart of Chelsea. Great traditional dishes -- with a selection of vegan and vegetarian dishes -- plus terrific cocktails make for an enjoyable experience. The service is terrific. By the way, if you are a mole fan, you will not get much better than this.

I came here for my birthday brunch having high expectations given that I had been to their sister restaurant. I made our reservation for the bottomless brunch with three girlfriends. I did not realize that for bottomless it's only three drinks and not a time limit, so buyer beware. I did not see that anywhere on the website but this would have definitely swayed my decision to come here. We came on a busy Saturday morning and I ordered the egg burrito. My girlfriends order the French toast and another entree with tortilla chips. We shared the guacamole, which came with chips and tortillas (?). I've never had tortillas with guacamole before but it went surprisingly well! The guacamole was standard, nothing really to write home about. My burrito, I remembered the previous time being much more delicious, but lackluster this time around. The French toast was severely undercooked and was still dripping by the time it arrived. The food took an alarmingly long time to arrive as well. The ambiance is definitely festive with decorations on the walls. I saw parents and their adult children here as well as families so it's a vibe for everyone! Three stars for the service, the ambiance, and the drinks being delicious, just not enough of them. I don't think I'll be back given there are so many other options for bottomless brunch with decent brunch food at a good price.

Great experience, good and service were excellent!! Olivia especially is lovely and takes great care of the customers.