La Fonda Latina

La Fonda Latina is regarded as a solid choice for authentic Latin American food in Atlanta at a reasonable price point ($10–20). It appeals to a diverse crowd including college students, groups, tourists, and families. While some locations have mixed reviews on service, the consistent quality of food and the inviting atmosphere make it a recommended spot for Latin cuisine lovers

If you are looking for Latin food, a relaxing atmosphere, and a good view, go check out them out. The location is good. I like that it's near other restaurants and in a semi busy area. I like the variety of seating, from inside to outside the patio on the bottom and second floor. You can watch the sunset on the second floor. The staff was friendly and fast. As soon as you sat down, the servers were there. The chips, salsa, horchata, and queso were good. However, I have to say the seafood paella was not as impressive. The veggies and rice were overcooked. The seafood was quite small. The flavoring is there, though.

Not bad , all the food we got kinda lacked some flavor. My paella was pretty oily and lacked flavor, I had to put some salsa and hot sauce in it, and it tasted a lot better.

Great first impression today. Everything I ate was delicious. Small place, I thought upstairs was enclosed but nope. Service is exceptional-they are close by-ordering is fast and efficient. Restroom clean-could use a lil upgrade but works well. Salsa & Chips- fresh delicious salsa, I prefer a thicker yellow warm corn chip over the thin white easily breaking chips. I kept that salsa to eat on everything. Paella Vegan- great choice. Delicious and full of flavor. I don’t like to eat whole artichoke-they feel like a pointless filler but I do desire the flavor profile it adds. Hot skillet, makes every bite warm and delightful. Fair price-added jalapenos toreados. Veggie Kabab-Great Veggie option. Looks and taste A1. I want to come back and try the steak, soups and garlic bread. I’m very full and the prices were all great. The Taiwan Christmas music was a lil off but I get it- it’s Christmas. Wish they had a few more sides and a vegan soup. Plantains-PERFECT- should’ve orders a large Tostones-PERFECT- should’ve orders a large. The garlic sauce with it pairs perfectly It’s easy to get packed but they move fast and in the hotter months they have more seating. Added to Favorites

The food was excellent. I have the seafood paella. It was the best that I've had in my life. It was so fresh and delightful. The horchata was amazing again, very fresh. I also enjoyed my fish tacos. The chips and salsa were very light and refreshing. Can't say enough good things about this location. The food was incredible. Service was great. The sangria mixed with margarita was amazing. I love this combination! Will definitely be returning when back in town

Wonderful food and amazing service!!!Like seeing an old friend! For no obvious reason, I have not been to la Fonda in over 15 years. The food was delicious I had the human sandwich which was wonderful and the black beans didn't disappoint at all. Service was great! Carlos was my server and constantly was looking after refilling my iced tea and replenishing the salsa which was really good. I plan to start coming back very frequently. Also they play great Cuban music which makes the whole experience for authentic.

Went for Paella and they did not disappoint! I had lunch and wasn’t sure if the dinner menu was different to be honest. The lunch Paella, they had 3 different types of Paella. I had the basic, it came with shrimp, delicious sausage, a beautifully cooked chicken thigh, which was fabulous and calamari. The rice was fantastic. Not sticky and not too loose. The plate came together so well. Had a couple of margaritas. They were very good. The service was excellent. We sat out on the balcony, which was nice to sit out and eat. The weather was great.

my family and i came to atlanta for the weekend and found this spot for a late lunch. the staff was friendly and attentive, making our visit a good one! the food was delicious! the horchata tasted freshly made, but the cappuccino lacked sugar. the tortilla chips were warm and the queso fundido was hot! the rice has a lemony taste to it, which paired well with the beans! we ordered a side of tortillas, but the tortillas had mold 🙁 overall, the service was good fast, and the food was delicious!

The servers are friendly. The food is well-seasoned, reasonably priced, and delicious! The salsa is fresh and delicious! The chips and also fresh. I usually get the chicken a la parilla but decided to try the pork chops for whatever reason. They were delicious! Well-seasoned and tender! I think the chicken is still my favorite, but I'd definitely order the pork chops again. Also a new order for me was the house salad. It's huge! And good. The vinaigrette is good and light. The hominy soup is a must try as it's delicious! It's made with pork. I've attempted to make it at home. Mine isn't bad , but it's not theirs. Yet lol. I've had the paella as my husband usually orders it & it's good. The Cuban sandwich is also good. They have something for everyone! I don't normally order alcoholic drinks from here. Today I've noticed several volcanos, margarita floaters on top of beer, repeatedly going to the upstairs seating area. I'm not a beer drinker, so I wouldn't order it, but I'm intrigued... The bathroom is clean when I've used it. The restaurant is also clean as a whole. La Fonda Latina is a great spot! Don't miss out on this gem.

-overall decent food -paella seafood was a little overcooked -parking is limited -worth trying if you're in the area -kind of far for me so I don't go out of my way to visit -service was meh -generally a safe option if you don't know what to eat

Great food and service. The bread for the Cuban sandwiches was so fresh and light. Arroz con pollo had lots of flavor from beginning to end. We came for lunch on Saturday. Not too crowded and got a parking spot in their lot.

If you want Cuban/Mexican Fast Food this is your place- Pro - Great waitstaff Expansive menu Con- Location Parking Seating First come/first serve Very chaotic Tostones were tasteless - obviously frozen Chicken was dry Very salty Sangria watery One and done

Perfect day for the rooftop patio. Good service. Good Margaritas, excellent plantains as an appetizer, good choice of Cuban entrees, both that we chose were delicious and larger portions than we could finish.

Great food, great margaritas, great service. The Cuban bread is out of this world. Love coming here!

3.5 stars would be most accurate. I went there once for dinner. Ordered Arroz Con Pollo, a side veggie and some side bread. The serving size was huge -- the Arroz Con Pollo had a half chicken inside, plus lots of rice! The view at the balcony on the second floor was amazing. The service was quick. However, their food had too much oil and salt. Not only is it unhealthy but it also made the dishes bland--I could hardly taste the flavor of different ingredients in the dishes.

Their chicken soup is delicious ! Great no nonense restaurant and the patio allows you to bring your dog

Food is always fresh and the service is always fast. I've been eating at this location for over 15 years. Nice patio view as well.

La Fonda always hits. The food is flavorful, service is quick and the ambience perfectly fits the experience. I personally recommend the arroz con pollo or steak quesadilla as my favorites.

I love this place. I've been coming here for years but this night was the first time in a long time. I was happy that the quality and taste are just the way I remember it from my college days. Highly recommended are the grilled chicken with rice and beans or any of the paellas. It was a cool winter evening but we opted to sit on the outdoor balcony under a heat lamp. It was a lovely evening with nice service.

I liked La Fonda - it's casual, you can sit outside, the staff are friendly, and the food is decent! We got the paella Del Mar and either the chuletas or bistec a la parilla to split. The meat was a little tough but otherwise everything tasted good. I got the house margarita too and enjoyed it!

Our go to when we go in that area. The Cuban and the paella are great and just enough. The prices are good.

*FOOD* This spot is consistent, fast, and always good. I always get the shrimp tacos, and they fill me up every time. *SERVICE* The servers here are like a fine-tuned machine. They're quick and get you all you need very fast. They'll make it work for just one in your party - or if there ten of you. *AMBIANCE* No reservations here - it's first come first serve for seats. They serve you quick, so usually a wait isn't too long depending on the night.

Decent food with reasonable price: a seafood paella for 1, 2 beef tacos, 1 sangria, 1 unsweetened tea, 2 chicken enchiladas for a total of $55 Food was overall decent, nothing to write home about. The beef tacos tasted like Big Mac tacos with burger meat

Good place for Cuban and Latin American food! The food is fresh and flavorful! The portion size is generous. The rice and beans is the highlight of all the food that they serve. Great service!

Visit: 2021 Review finished: 3/2024 Finishing this review in 2024: I've come here once, back in 2021 and honestly can't remember much besides the fact that it was a first date (didn't go past that), had a great meal (some type of red meat was ordered for sure, maybe quesadilla?) and great drinks. But it's been so long I wouldn't do this review justice trying to recall. What I will say is that I gave it 4/5 which means I enjoyed the food and drinks it and I'll probs go back one day (though it's already been 3.5 years lol).

I lived in Atlanta for four years and have visited on and off for the last four. I'm sure by this point that I've been to hundreds of places to eat. This is one of the top five places I've ever eaten in Atlanta and I didn't find out about it until a month ago. my friend introduced me and I tried the chicken Cuban sandwich with rice and beans and it was extraordinary. Most places you can't get a Cuban, but this was beyond unlike anything I've ever tried before. The chicken was grilled to perfection. Rice was perfect as well as the beans. We also started with the salsa and queso. Salsa was really good and freshly made but the starve the appetizers was the queso. Top three queso I've ever had maybe the best. I am literally salivating writing this review. This place is darn near worth a flight.

Came here for a quick lunch during work. Love Cuban food so I was excited to try this. I got the Reuben Cubano & if you love Reubens and love Cuban sandwiches you'll love this. Looking forward to coming back and for one, enjoying their outdoor seating and trying the arroz con pollo!

Very laid back environment, with at tentative service. The food was unreal, I suggest staying on their true Cuban side. The flavors are authentic. Right off ponce and the balcony is nice and easy. Parking is also available easily. There will be small chicken bones in the dish so watch what you're eating! But can't get over the flavors.

I was encouraged to visit La Fonda by my brother awhile ago, so when my boyfriend and I were looking for a cute date spot recently La Fonda seemed like the perfect fit. Needless to say, it did not disappoint. While some bad weather made it so we couldn't sit on the rooftop patio, everything about the indoor experience was spectacular. The service was prompt and friendly, and the food was delicious. I got the enchiladas while the boyfriend got the burrito, and both were great. While the food prices aren't super cheap, they make up for it with the drinks. We got the specialty frozen marg half pitcher for only $15, and it was 1) great tasting and 2) strong. A perfect combo, really. The chips and salsa were also to die for. I think it might be the first time I've eaten at a Latin place where the chips and salsa genuinely felt high quality. All in all, I really enjoyed La Fonda and I'm excited to come back!

The food was amazing , our server was very attentive, the only thing was not that good was the flan it tastes like pudding not an actual flan

Th food was amazing and the ambiance was great. Thanks for the good customer service and I'll be back again.

Excellent food, excellent service! This is really a hidden gem. Of special note: chips and salsa made on-site, friendly attentive service, consistency of quality across food items.

I've lived 5 minutes from La Fonda my whole life and never been, assumed it was a weird place off Ponce. But my girlfriend and I were desperate to find an open place on News Year Day so gave it a try and we're glad we did! First, La Fonda has UNLIMITED HEATED CHIPS. Not sure what I've done in life to deserve this luxury, but the server kept refilling our table with bowl after bowl of hot chips directly from the oven, which came with free salsa. Food was just amazing too, truly authentic Latin cuisine I haven't tasted since I literally lived in Latin America as a child. La Fonda may be the most underrated establishment in Atlanta, don't give it a pass (literally).

Service Ambience Food This little Atlanta Mexican diner is delicious. Let me say that first. You'll be hard pressed to find better Mexican food close to downtown. However, the service left a lot to be desired. We felt more like an inconvenience than customer. My recommendation? Order it to go and enjoy a delicious dinner in.

One of my fave spots for great Cuban food. Location and Parking This location is on Ponce, near the intersection of Freedom Pkwy. Parking is available in a small lot for free, or you can park on the street. Venue and Atmosphere The decor is straightforward, with steel chairs and wooden tables. The restaurant is very clean. Service The employees are kind and efficient, and took our orders promptly. Food and Beverages I always order the Cuban sandwich, and it never disappoints. I tried their tortilla soup this time; it was flavorful and topped with cheese which was a nice touch. Their chips and salsa are house made and some of the best in ATL. Verdict If I'm craving a Cuban sandwich I'll be back!

Was not a fan of this place...Just not my taste I guess... I think their food is very mediocre. I got the paella and my friend got the chorizo cubano and both my friend's dish and mine were extremely salty. I really wanted to like the paella but it simply was not good and despite all the salt and meat, tasted almost bland. I think they had a good drink selection for cheap prices which is something I would come back here for, but if you're really hungry, maybe not the place to go for good food. The service was also just not the best. It was mediocre at best as well. The good side to this place is that there is not hassle with parking, but other than that not a big fan to be honest. While I may not have enjoyed this place, you never know if you'll like it unless you try!

Good food served at a breakneck speed. La Fonda enjoys a nice two story space and they utilize the space well enough. The outdoor seating on the main level is plenty. There is an expansive indoor ground level. The upstairs outdoor seating is both covered, coveted, and small. I felt that I was lucky to grab a table for two outside on a warm spring night (5/26/23). I did literally have to grab the table. La Fonda is a first come first serve restaurant and La Fonda does not (or at least did not) employ the use of a host. Despite the lack of a host, I did certainly feel seen. Before I could even sit down my table was greeted with chips and salsa. The stealth from La Fonda's staff was my hint that I wasn't so lucky after all to find the table outside. La Fonda wants to get the diner in and out as quickly as possible. This speedy business model became most apparent when my table received our drinks and food at the exact same time (about 7 minutes after ordering). I really do not like receiving my cocktail and meal together. I want to slow down and enjoy myself and my company. I have nowhere else I want to be. The food at La Fonda proves their crowd. I appreciate that La Fonda has various paella dishes on their menu. For me, ordering paella perfectly sums up the whole concept of "going out to eat so that you can try food you wouldn't normally cook at home" spiel. I ordered the "paella for one" and the meal was precise to the description. The rice was lip smacking and every bite had great flavor that popped. The fish tacos were also good and spicy. The drink menu distracted me throughout my meal. The front cover of the drink menu features a print warning: "Special Orders and Drinks Made Correctly Are Non-Refundable." I understand that customers can be annoying and needy; but customer needs are part of the territory. No matter how wrong the customer may be they do still have agency and they are probably good people. Customers dine out so that they can eat something that they would not normally cook at home and so that they can be waited on. Customers want to be cared for. Restaurants have an ability to become part of the community and to offer a dining experience. Restaurants can love their community just as much as their community loves them. La Fonda's drink menu warning suggests that La Fonda is not interested in their customers' desire for a dining experience. The rushed pace at La Fonda combined with the Drink Menu Warning made me feel un-welcomed and uncared for; as if I'm just someone in La Fonda's way. I cannot change my opinion. After all, all of my correct opinions cannot be unchanged.

Seat yourself and the service is incredibly quick. We got the 1/2 marg pitcher for $16 and it was really great. A little disappointed that they had no specials for national marg day. The shrimp tacos were definitely better than the seafood paella I've gotten before.

Food is always fresh and consistent. Drinks are cheap and good! I've been coming to the various La Fonda locations for probably 8 years now and I've never had a bad meal. Love the ensalada pescado (salmon) as my go to. Healthy and filling!

I came here with my Latina friend and we chose to sit upstairs, which was breezy with a nice view. We ordered the sangrita for a drink, which was a mix of frozen margarita and red sangria; SO good. So good, they could be dangerous. For food we ordered the paella which was hot, fresh, and tested amazing. There was a very generous portion for two and a reasonable price. We also ordered the churros which were yummy but could've had a better ratio of cinnamon in their cinnamon sugar. despite the great food and view, my silverware had dried beans on them, so I needed to wait for replacements, and the server brought our bill without asking if we wanted dessert, which made me feel a little rushed when I asked if we could in fact get the churros. Despite this, we had a nice experience and I'll come back for the sangrita and paella

I found this place interesting because they have Spanish, Cuban, and Mexican dishes. I wanted to try a little of everything. The service here was nice and there's also roof porch seating. The only bad thing was the parking, there's a few parking spots at their location but there's parking at the other restaurants next door (if they aren't too busy). We ordered: 1. Paella - without shrimp I loved the flavors of this Spanish dish! I never heard this before and now I want to have it all the time. It was very delicious 2. Tostones I wasn't a fan of their tostones. The inside was very soft and felt uncooked. Wouldn't recommend 3. Beef Enchiladas This was also very delicious and filling. The tortilla is made from corn ( yum yum ). Enjoy ;)

The food was meh. It tasted salty and off. The only thing I really liked was the chicken within the paella. We sat upstairs and I like the view. The servers were okay, nothing outstanding or terrible.

I've been coming to La Fonda for 24 years and the Ponce location is by far the best! The food quality is great (so much better than other locations) and the service is always friendly. The quesadillas are the best and I always love enjoying them outside on the upstairs patio!

I always get the same meal because it's so good. The chicken is always juicy, and the beans and rice are always delicious. But the highlight of the meal was the Pina colada, it was really good.. I will always frequent..

Food was INCREDIBLE!!! Hands down the best salsa and queso I've ever had. Can't wait to be back in ATL to go again!!

The food at La Fonda is just another representation of pretty much all the food in and around downtown Atlanta- touristy, popular, but average quality in terms of the taste. First, the inside need central AC. It is definitely not comfortable dining during the heat of the summer. I do appreciate the fact that they have rooftop seating, but it did not help with the heat either. Tried to cool down with some coke only to realize they serve cans as opposed to fountain. I savored my single can of coke strategically, balancing it out between cooling myself down and pairing with the food later. Now onto the food. We ordered chips and guacamole. Solid guac, I have nothing to say about it. The guac tasted fresh, but it would be nice to have a taste of lime since the acidity usually goes really well with the savory of the guac. That being said, the absence of lime was not a deal breaker for me. I ordered the shrimp taco, which came with rice and beans. I have to say, the food wasn't bad, but it wasn't amazing either. The price was about $11 for the dish, which was very reasonable. The shrimp taco tasted very bland and the smokiness of the shrimp was very weak. The rice and beans... well, it's just rice and beans. I can probably make that using the ingredients from Publix and still have it taste the same. Parking can be difficult to find. Street parking is your best bet. Overall, food wasn't bad, but there were no "wow" factors either. Would definitely recommend driving out for more authentic Mexican food.

Salmon Burrito and Beef Reuben Cubano! We shared and it was amazing. I was having a bad day and this meal changed my mood! So grateful! Oh, and did I mention...unlimited chips! The service was super fast and it feels calm inside!

Stopped by to have drinks and decided to order food. I attempted to order veggie enchiladas but the option to not have Mushrooms because it's pre mix was a bummer. So I went with the cheese enchiladas and I have to say I wasn't disappointed at all. It tasted amazing. The food came out quickly. I ordered a prickly pear margarita. It had great flavor but wasn't enough alcohol as I didn't feel anything and I'm a light weight. The bathroom smelled nice and it was Farley clean but usable. I would definitely come back for a visit. Just wish I had the option not to have mushroom in the vegetarian options.

wonderful casual date night spot! free chips and delicious salsa to start. the margaritas are so good and fantastic price $9! free parking and awesome covered rooftop. we got the cuban sandwich and chicken salad. the ingredients were fresh and tasty!

Customer service is awful but the food and drinks are decent. I had the plantains and chicken soup and both were decent. I also had a banana daiquiri that was good too. The customer service, almost an hour for a refill.

Just okay. Don't come here thinking it's Mexican food bc it's not. I was disappointed they didn't have ground beef. The queso is very good though.

Came here Thurs evening with a friend. Not too crowded and we opted to sit outside. Ordered the Chuletas which were SO DELICIOUS .. the meat wad cooked very tender and the criolla tomato sauce on top was a great complement to the pork chops. It came with rice and beans and for only $13 it was more than worth it. You also get chips and salsa at the table (chips can get refilled) so it was a great time overall. Service was friendly and pretty quick. Parking lot is a bit tiny so you might want to look for street parking nearby.

The food is always delicious and fresh, the cocktails are $6.95 each and they have a rooftop patio that overlooks the street. This is my go to spot for good food and vibes. And they don't give you a limit to dine in!

Good burritos and mojitos. Also, a good bang-for-you-buck. Plus the upstairs outdoor seating is cool. The wait staff weren't great but they weren't terrible either. The Mexican Iceberg was more fun looking at than drinking.

So I started a new Job today, and worked through lunch so naturally my first thought when I walked in the parking garage was "Hmmm what am I going to eat for lunch? I was in the mood for Cuban so I wanted to check out La Fonda Latina I ordered the Bocadillo Latino. I'm always in the mood for a good Cuban sandwich, and let me tell you I was very disappointed. My first bite, and all subsequent bites all I could taste was Bread, mustard, and cheese...and a little bit of ham. Emphasis on the little. I actually had to open the sandwich to see if there was actually any pork in it. The sandwich was not good at all. I will however rave about the salsa. It's without a doubt the best salsa I've had all 2020. That's what semi-saved this review. If you're gonna come here, come for salsa. You're welcome!

My go to for cheap Latin American food. My go to is the veggie cuban and a marg. Super cheap, but still tasty!

Love this place. Some of the best Cuban food in Atlanta 10/10 recommend for a date night/ going out with friends or family.