Fonda
(Now Closed)Mexican Restaurant$$$$
Alphabet City, New York
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My fave! Best happy hour in #eastvillage (maybe #nyc)! The math of the Frozen Rosalita: 1FR = tipsy. 2FR = drunk. 3FR = really drunk. 4FR = blackout. Guacamole is perfect. Food is incredible. #nyceats
- Jordan MMay 1, 2016Guac, soupy beans and the pork entree make for a perfect meal to share (along with a hibiscus marg or two)
Ms HeleneAugust 9, 2013Happy hour value =incredible with $6 food items and drinks. 1 of the best guacs and sopes I've had esp the $6. Guac is $11 beyond 8pm. Chile relleno was huge n light with spinach, raisins, pine nuts.
Behrad EatsMay 6, 2015Great, lively brunch spot! Go for the Torta de Pollo: ancho-marinated grilled chicken served on a toasted roll with Chihuahua cheese, black beans, avocado, pickled jalapeño, and a mixed green salad.
The brunch is worth every penny. Order the frozen hibiscus drink over the Margs. I love the brunch egg dish with the plantains. And if you come here for any meal, can't go wrong with the guac.
JillianAugust 31, 2014I still think about their bloody marys from time to time. Perfectly spicy and the wait staff is NOT slow on the refills. You will leave turnt. Everything else...just okay. Go guac and go cocktails.
Lori LuoMay 14, 2015Fonda has one of the best happy hours in the city, including discounted margaritas and wine, as well as a solid line up of Mexican bites, including taquitos, guacamole, and quesadillas.
TianaAugust 8, 2014I was with BFF - watermelon margarita has a nice spicy kick! Huge guacamole with crispy & soft tortillas, red snapper dish with salsa. Great service and ambiance.
MicheleJanuary 10, 2017Usually pretty pricey so come for the happy hour (all night on Mondays and 5-7pm daily) for $6 guacamole, flautas de pollo, quesadillas, taquitos, $6 margs and rosalitas, $4 beer, $5 wine
Andrew CAugust 14, 2018Loved the atmosphere and vibes - food was super filling and delicious, guac was spiced well and skirt steak was a phenomenal... staff was very pushy and rushed our dinner along!!- Great brunch here, tasty foods, great window seating, some good sidewalk seating and a little short on bathrooms. Great for a small group up front and a big group in the back.
Sam HMay 25, 2015Best Mexican food I've had in a while (the fancy kind), paired with delicious frozen margaritas! I loved the al pastor tacquitos. The pork was amazing
Paige CFebruary 15, 2016Loved the food here. Service was great and fast. Sangria is not good, so get a different cocktail. Loved their rice and beans!
Great Mexican food in NYC: weird. Fonda delivers what may be the best Mexican meal I've had in recent memory. Guacamole is stellar as well as the flautas. Come before 8 for an awesome Happy Hour.
Great bottomless brunch and solid food. Their drinks are strong and go well with the huevos rancheros. Festive atmosphere and overall great restaurant! Good for a group.
Neal JosephJune 15, 2014Chile rellenos stuffed with spinach (no cheese inside, no batter outside) topped with goat cheese, in a fabulous red sauce. THIS IS HOW CHILE RELLENOS SHOULD BE DONE. Superb dish.
AmateurConciergeApril 3, 2015Some of the better Mexican cuisine in lower Manhattan. Ask them to spice up the pineapple margarita, get some guac and whatever entree strikes your fancy
Nick PanayotopoulosJuly 26, 2018Holy mole, AND guacamole. Can you say fiesta en mi boca? Enchiladas mole, table guac, and carnitas are where it’s at for this tucked away Mexican gem.
Wonderful staff. I dream often of the mole. The piña is out of control good. In a town that suffers from a dearth of good Mexican, Fonda makes up for it! Makes me super happy!
Moshe TeitzAugust 9, 2015Awesome brunch. Definitely do the bottomless and rotate between the hibiscus margarita (very strong) and the classic mimosa then go sit in a park somewhere
Rishi SatsangiJanuary 19, 2015This is a top notch Mexican joint! Great food and cocktails both. I liked the shrimp and rice a lot, but my buddy got some stellar pulled pork.
Ina LiApril 11, 2016Brunch entrees, cocktails, sparkling, coffee, and guacamole. In total cost three of us $135. Good food but a bit pricy
Fonda is simply the best. Go for happy hour and get a margarita, guac, and the mushroom quesadillas, or go for unlimited brunch!
KenleyJanuary 13, 2013Really solid brunch w drinks included. If you ask nicely, they'll serve the excellent micheladas as part of the special. Haven't had anything that's not delicious
Jennifer SilvaMarch 21, 2015Get the queso fundido for an appetizer and the shrimp dish for main. You won't be sorry!
Food is amazing, delicious. Didn't come for the all you can drink brunch, but will be back for it!
Valentina MonteFebruary 20, 2015Happy hour: $6 Happy Hour Menu Mon – All Night Long Tues – Thursd 5 pm to 8pm Fri 5 pm to 7 pm Sat – Sun 4 pm to 7 pm @ the bar only
Will ArnoneFebruary 26, 2015Great tequila selection. Authentic Mexican cuisine. Pollo Norteno is superb. Very attentive service. But they dare to charge for WiFi.
Their seasonal drinks are really tasty, and the staff is super friendly. We love taking our dog here to sit outside.
Steve AndroulakisAugust 6, 2014Fancy Mexican (chef was trained at Le Cordon Bleu academy in France). Inventive spins on traditional tex mex. You have to get the guacamole.
Ashley RoseJuly 14, 2015Carne asada is definitely the right choice. Every day over the summer they have specials !
Mikahla VicinoOctober 2, 2018Definitely get the brunch deal! 35 dollars gets you an entree + bottomless mimosas, margaritas, and/or bloody marys!
Abner AcevesFebruary 6, 2015Amazing cocktails. Try the cucumber - so refreshing. Also try the tacos, small but pack great flavor.
PhilJune 7, 2015Has become my favorite place around for Sunday simple brunch. Good authentic Mexican food, good drinks, good light EDM to kick the day off.
Kimberly BellaJune 4, 2013Great happy hour if you can get a seat at the bar, can't beat $6 guacamole and $4 beer. Regular menu is a little overpriced for Mexican food.
AditiFebruary 1, 2016Best bottomless brunch in east village. The eggs divorcedida (don't remember exact SP) were amazing!
JasonJune 19, 2015Great place for a dinner date. Came here for an anniversary and the food and service was wonderful
Simon KFebruary 26, 2015Great brunch deal, decent food. They're not shy with the unlimited cocktails, which pack a heck of a punch.
Village VoiceFebruary 7, 2014Village Voice is proud to welcome Fonda to the 2014 Choice Eats food fest!
Andrew CJanuary 23, 2017Great bottomless brunch. Get the breakfast burrito and you need to eat for the rest of the day!
Ask for the Tamarind Mezcal margarita (on the rocks, salt) -- not on the menu, and delicious.
Rich Wolf RubelFebruary 24, 2012The frozen rosalita, an hibiscus margarita rimmed with salt and chili pepper, along with the $5 happy hour guac is freakin GREAT!
The brunch here is amazing. Sit at the bar to avoid the lengthy wait times.
Jess KimballFebruary 19, 2013This Mexican is amazing, it is Empellon without the prices. I am a really tough critic, I swear to Jesus I am part mexican.
Jasmin HormazaApril 21, 2012Ask BETO the bartender prepare your drinks. Try the hibiscus margarita,coffee patron with baikeys/ guacamole (thicker avocado and limey)
Branzino BandiniJune 13, 2012This textbook example of huevos rancheros arrives smothered in cool crema, mild ranchero sauce, and a shower of minced onion and cilantro. $12
SheenaFebruary 13, 2019Only had drinks and were delicious. Happened to be the night of the SOTU and they changed the channel heyo
Marc PhillipsFebruary 5, 2017Ash for a table in the back if you want to hear your dinner companion. Good food and fast service.
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A relaxed, affordable neighborhood spot that also serves exciting, contemporary Mexican cuisine.
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Thu
- 5:00 PM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 5:00 PM–11:30 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–11:30 PM
- Sun
- Noon–9:30 PM
(212) 677-4096
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Outdoor Seating
No
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Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
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Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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