Fonda

Fonda

Mexican Restaurant$$$$
South Slope, Brooklyn
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    Erin T.
    "Shrimp and scallops with hazelnut chipotle mole = To die for."(12 Tips)
    Mary S.
    "brunch is great- try the huevos rancheros with rosalita cocktail"(3 Tips)
    Gothamist
    "Great happy hour has $5 margaritas, $3 wine/beer, and $5 snacks."(26 Tips)
    amNewYork
    "If you love enchiladas or chilaquiles, Fonda is the place to visit."(11 Tips)
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  • Zoe C.heart icon on user image
    Zoe CareyJuly 14, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    The margaritas here are EXCELLENT. Great happy hour too but make sure you sit at the bar, as happy hour prices don't apply at the tables.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupAugust 30, 2013
    In our opinion, the best Mexican in Brooklyn. The shrimp and scallop enchiladas are perfect, and the pork adobo is a must-order dish as well. Awesome happy hour specials too!
  • Gothamist
    GothamistJune 6, 2012
    Authentic, flavorful Mexican food. Great happy hour has $5 margaritas, $3 wine/beer, and $5 snacks. Pro tip: In summer there's a backyard for sipping frozen hibiscus margaritas w/ a spicy-salty rim.
    Upvoted 3 weeks ago
  • Mikael W.
    Mikael WagnerMarch 2, 2014
    Visiting friends in Brooklyn having a relaxing experience. This gem made me like Mexican food again. I had mole enchiladas and we shared guacamole. They're veggie peeps and their meals were fantastic.
  • Scott Kleinbergheart icon on user image
    Scott KleinbergJuly 16, 2017
    Been here 10+ times
    One of the best Mexican spots in Brooklyn. Amazing drinks, food and service. Be sure to make a reservation.
  • Lauraheart icon on user image
    LauraOctober 22, 2016
    Drinks are delicious & unique. The food was superb - the beef was tender, the plantains were perfect. The ambiance was romantic at night in the backyard. New favorite place!
  • Vanessa V.heart icon on user image
    Vanessa V.November 18, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Do yourself a favor and go to Fonda for brunch. Holy guacamole. Try the rancheros divorciados and ask them to scramble your eggs. And don't forget to ask for extra tortillas for your beans and guac!
  • Mia B.heart icon on user image
    Mia BonhommeAugust 8, 2016
    best guacamole ever. queso fundido, carne asada & filet taquitos, sandia margarita, banana bread pudding, salted caramel ice cream & brownie ALL amazing! exceptional service.
  • Nastya M.heart icon on user image
    Nastya MMay 25, 2018
    Delicious, welcoming, good local spot. Though it’s almost impossible to spend less then $150 (tips included) for a dinner for 3 (2 parents, 1 kid)
  • Angieheart icon on user image
    AngieSeptember 24, 2016
    Queso fundido app is to die for as are the enchiladas suizas which were not too spicy and super creamy. Can't wait to come back for brunch!
  • Joyceheart icon on user image
    JoyceDecember 27, 2022
    Great happy hour but you need to sit by the bar! Mezcalita and mushrooms quesadillas are great. Guacamole is also good for sharing :)
  • Aurora T.
    Aurora ThornhillApril 14, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    The Mexican brunch here is delicious, but it's not the same with Steven. He is THE BEST waiter at either Fonda establishment (Manhattan or Brooklyn). He can currently be found on Sunday at Fonda BK.
  • Trevor R.heart icon on user image
    Trevor RogersAugust 12, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    We eat dinner here way too often. I am addicted to the pollo norteño and guacamole. The drinks are also on point. So good!
  • Stephanie P.
    Stephanie P.July 21, 2013
    The Rosalita is delicious, the happy hour bar food is okaaaaay, tasty for what it is but small portions and tacos and mini-quesadillas are the same exact thing except that quesadillas are pressed.
  • Emily W.heart icon on user image
    Emily WJanuary 3, 2017
    Delicious brunch! Perfect for hangovers. Favorite dish is the huevos divorciados. You can get dishes without the bacon/chorizo.
  • amNewYork
    amNewYorkOctober 25, 2011
    If you love enchiladas or chilaquiles, Fonda is the place to visit. The enchilada with poblano mole sauce and the creamy pasilla chailaquiles are just 2 of the dishes that would make anyone come back.
  • Jess H.heart icon on user image
    Jess HarrisJuly 20, 2014
    The food and servers were excellent but the general manager was a major dbag. He came over to our table after a server moved us outside and accused us of moving ourselves in front of everyone.
  • Mary M M.heart icon on user image
    Mary M MottaDecember 27, 2014
    Guacamole was good - a single portion (meant to serve 2 people) was enough as an appetizer for 4 of us, since we all ordered entrees for meals. it's pricey all around the menu, but you do quality.
  • Johnheart icon on user image
    JohnAugust 16, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Tostadas de Carne, Flautas de Pollo & do not pass on the dessert Tres Leches. The Tres Leches will change your life!
  • Susan C.heart icon on user image
    Susan C.May 22, 2016
    Legit queso fundido, delicious margaritas (my favorite is hibiscus) and sophisticated sauces in the entrees.
  • Vicky D.
    Vicky D.February 23, 2014
    Tamarindo margharita will kick your ass! Guac was good.. Everything pay is some heat! Would go again! Strong drinks!!
  • Christine L.heart icon on user image
    Christine LOctober 26, 2015
    The best happy hour margaritas that will leave you questioning the next morning how you made it home.
  • Monday L.
    Monday LisaSeptember 22, 2014
    Nice upscale Mexican joint in the Slope. Great gauc. I enjoyed the duck zarape, though it was a bit too salty.
  • Sabrina
    SabrinaJune 14, 2015
    Had a very reasonably priced Valentine's Day pre-fixe dinner for $100 including wine, beer and margs.
  • Ashley R.heart icon on user image
    Ashley RudolphJanuary 24, 2015
    Come during happy hour! Sit at the bar and enjoy half priced margs and cheap appetizers.
  • William J.heart icon on user image
    William JohnsonSeptember 10, 2016
    Best Mexican I've had in NYC. Quality everything, wish I could be more specific but I mean everything.
  • Sumit S.heart icon on user image
    Sumit SatarkarJune 18, 2016
    Spicy pineapple Margarita is delicious & stuffed Poblano peppers are really good
  • Jason B.heart icon on user image
    Jason BrewMay 14, 2016
    Nice patio out back. Be sure to get a table out there on a sunny day
  • Ingrid S.
    Ingrid StenquistApril 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the braised brisket, carne Asada or pork adobo. Everything is amazing. Drinks strooooong! Tres leche divine.
  • Jess M.heart icon on user image
    Jess MireauOctober 4, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Hard to decide whats better: brunch or happy hour. Both are pretty amazing.
  • Damian B.heart icon on user image
    Damian BayonaJuly 9, 2015
    Very delicious guacamole and fresh, handmade tortillas. Entrees are heavy on the cheese.
  • Matt W.heart icon on user image
    Matt WindsorDecember 14, 2017
    1 Guac to share + 1 cocktail and 3 beer + 6 (pieces) fish tacos = $100 plus tip (not cheap)
  • Jake L.heart icon on user image
    Jake LevineMarch 26, 2017
    Guac is typically expensive but amazing. Perfect chip/tortilla to guac ratio.
  • eric b.heart icon on user image
    eric bornemannMarch 1, 2018
    Been here 5+ times
    Decent “fancy” Mexican in the Slope. A bit priceyer than it should be but good guacamole and a nice outdoor brunch.
  • Warren C.
    Warren CohenMarch 19, 2012
    Holy mole as well! The oaxacaqueno mole was one of the best Mexican dishes I have ever had. Hugely recommended.
  • Matthew B.heart icon on user image
    Matthew BreuerFebruary 28, 2020
    extremely slept on, really strong menu top to bottom & outsized portions for an upscale Mexican restaurant
  • Gene B.
    Gene BuerkleJune 22, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Busy on Fridays during the summer when the back yard space is open. Expect slower service, especially from the bar (only one person).
  • Lauri ✌🏻️ B.heart icon on user image
    Great margaritas, really good Mexican food. Also, good soup.
  • Dean C.heart icon on user image
    Dean CareyAugust 5, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Margarita's (Rosalita's) are AMAZING. The Guac is also ON POINT
  • Carolyn W.heart icon on user image
    Carolyn WeissMarch 25, 2017
    Amazing tacos, interesting specials and tasty brunch.
  • Shawn L.
    Shawn LauzonApril 7, 2013
    Come for the happy hour, every day starting at 4, til 7 during the week and 6 other times.
  • Paige C.
    Paige CMarch 21, 2022
    Really surprised that the chef refused to put sauce on the side simply because of the “aesthetic” of the dish. I’m sorry we even asked b/c the rest of our food sucked & I feel like it was on purpose.
  • James C.heart icon on user image
    James CMarch 9, 2013
    Great service awesome food. Drinks that you can't say no to. Well worth a visit.
  • Erin T.
    Erin TaoOctober 21, 2013
    Shrimp and scallops with hazelnut chipotle mole = To die for. Woooow.
  • Carmen N.heart icon on user image
    Carmen NAugust 24, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    The food is good, but the margaritas are where it is at. Hibiscus ftw.
  • rich m.heart icon on user image
    rich masioAugust 15, 2015
    I keep going back. Everything is a+
  • Anthonyheart icon on user image
    AnthonySeptember 6, 2015
    good food. good drinks. TERRIBLE SERVICE. the ambiance is nonexistent. the waiters are slow and careless. one of them yelled at us because he thought we were being impatient but he misheard us.
  • Mary S.
    Mary SomersApril 1, 2012
    The brunch is great- try the huevos rancheros with rosalita cocktail (hibiscus margarita)
  • Julie B.heart icon on user image
    Julie BanningJanuary 22, 2020
    Pork Carnitas
  • Rubina F.
    Rubina FillionApril 9, 2012
    The quality of food is comparable to Rosa Mexicana. The mole enchiladas are the best I've ever had.
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