Fonda
Mexican restaurant · Chelsea ·
Elevated Mexican cuisine, festive dining room, tequila cocktails
Elevated Mexican cuisine, festive dining room, tequila cocktails
"Fonda is a great place to have on standby. That sounds like we’re comparing it to an empty seat on a flight that no one wanted. But what we’re actually saying is that the reliable Mexican food and versatile setting make Fonda an easy choice for pretty much any situation. Need a last-minute table? Usually not a problem. Looking to celebrate something? The colorful banners and piñatas make for a festive atmosphere. Want to blow off steam after your boss took credit for your work again? They have Happy Hour every day. The next time you need to quickly pick a restaurant in Tribeca, choose Fonda (they’re also in Chelsea and Park Slope). Then order the chunky guacamole, and add chicharrones. " - Kenny Yang
"This is the East Village location of a good Park Slope Mexican restaurant. Like the original, it’s also a great place to eat quality Mexican food with your friends. There’s no backyard here, but when the weather is nice, there’s some sidewalk seating out front. Keep in mind that this spot tends to get busy during brunch, so you should probably make a reservation." - Nikko Duren
"The trip eastward into Alphabet City is worth it for a night at this upscale Mexican restaurant encompassing plenty of personality, from the bright red walls to the equally colorful menu. The upgraded margarita, the Cadillac, combines Corralejo Reposado, Grand Marnier, fresh lime juice, and orange juice for a refreshing booze-forward drink perhaps best enjoyed on the outdoor patio on a hot day — and always with a basket of tortillas and guacamole on the side." - Vox Creative
"Mexico City native and chef Roberto Santibanez runs three well-loved outposts of Fonda, in Park Slope and Chelsea in addition to the East Village. The trifecta of locations serve as solid neighborhood favorites that are strong enough to seek out even if there isn’t a location right nearby, with a range dishes such as tacos, salads, skillet-based fajita-style entrees, and enchiladas swathed in rich Oaxacan mole." - Alexandra Ilyashov
"After closing for six weeks to repair a burst pipe, Mexican restaurant Fonda in Chelsea has reopened and is celebrating with a “Cinco de Marzo” party on Monday, March 5 featuring $5 food and drink specials all night and free chips and guacamole for every table." - Kayla Kumari Upadhyaya
