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Wonderful place and food. Casual, fun, delicious food. Great drinks, too. read more Wonderful place and food. Casual, fun, delicious food. Great drinks, too.

Terrific place to gather with old friends to share yummy small plates of local, healthy, delicious treats. Great ambiance, fantastic service, reasonable prices,... read more Terrific place to gather with old friends to share yummy small plates of local, healthy, delicious treats. Great ambiance, fantastic service, reasonable prices, extensive selection of foods to meet all tastes. Wonderful bar offerings, good wine list, intimate atmosphere, noise level perfect for private conversation. We will be back, who knows when, since we live out of state, but it's on our list of favorite destinations!

As always, we enjoyed it. We were promptly seated and we were greated by Daniel the bartender. He made us some exceptional cocktails (margaritas fondas). We the... read more As always, we enjoyed it. We were promptly seated and we were greated by Daniel the bartender. He made us some exceptional cocktails (margaritas fondas). We then ordered our usual flautas, tacquitos, and skirt steak. It was spot on. Keep up the fantastic job!

We shared 5 dishes that were all very good. The service was overall very friendly, but a bit slow. The dessert (we asked for a recommendation) was subpar (the f... read more We shared 5 dishes that were all very good. The service was overall very friendly, but a bit slow. The dessert (we asked for a recommendation) was subpar (the first dessert I’ve ever ordered here). Stick with the savory dishes.

Have eaten here quite often. The perfect restaurant for any size meal you’re in the mood for, plus good drinks and warm atmosphere. read more Have eaten here quite often. The perfect restaurant for any size meal you’re in the mood for, plus good drinks and warm atmosphere.

Very nice place, a cosy room with a large bar and a mezzanine, plenty of different layouts for eating or drinking. Nice menu with Mexican-style tapas, wines, co... read more Very nice place, a cosy room with a large bar and a mezzanine, plenty of different layouts for eating or drinking. Nice menu with Mexican-style tapas, wines, cocktails. Great service. Only caveat which is embarrassing for a restaurant: we found the food to be very meh. Ingredients are not high-quality (terrible prawns), and recipes are not very subtle. We could come back for a drink and a quick bite, not for a good meal.

I’ve been like 4 times now and am impressed every time by the food and drinks. Happy hour is a steal and the nachos are so good and such a big portion.Can’t rec... read more I’ve been like 4 times now and am impressed every time by the food and drinks. Happy hour is a steal and the nachos are so good and such a big portion.Can’t recommend enough.

While the setting is nice and the staff is always friendly, the food is very much just meh It can be very greasy and not super flavorful. We got the brusselspro... read more While the setting is nice and the staff is always friendly, the food is very much just meh It can be very greasy and not super flavorful. We got the brusselsprouts and they were supposed to be crispy but were really just half cooked. Similar experiences multiple times with multiple menu dishes just being okay. Nothing awful but nothing great. We got a chocolate lava cake that was the least chocolatey version I 've ever had. Their drinks are decent and the happy hour (5 to 6) prices can be a good deal if you see spnething you like.

I typically eat at their bar. The bar manager is the bartender. Quite a mixologist. read more I typically eat at their bar. The bar manager is the bartender. Quite a mixologist.

Quality of food is not consistent. Bar service is terrible but drinks are good. Often drink show up after the food. Kitchen does not have the discipline of serv... read more Quality of food is not consistent. Bar service is terrible but drinks are good. Often drink show up after the food. Kitchen does not have the discipline of serving the order in a logical manner. If you don’t care about this a good place to go.

This has been one of our favorite places to eat in the Bay Area for years. Delicious and inventive food, great cocktails, wonderful ambiance. read more This has been one of our favorite places to eat in the Bay Area for years. Delicious and inventive food, great cocktails, wonderful ambiance.

This restaurant is perfect for any occasion! We absolutely adore Fonda! read more This restaurant is perfect for any occasion! We absolutely adore Fonda!

The food and drinks are great happy hour is a nice deal (and runs both early and late). Most importantly, you can actually have a discussion because of the mode... read more The food and drinks are great happy hour is a nice deal (and runs both early and late). Most importantly, you can actually have a discussion because of the moderate noise level.

The interior of the restaurant was very cold and the Happy Hour food was only warm when it was served. It took over 30 minutes to receive our first tapas, despi... read more The interior of the restaurant was very cold and the Happy Hour food was only warm when it was served. It took over 30 minutes to receive our first tapas, despite arriving at 5 pm. I have had better experiences at this restaurant in the past.

I absolutely love Fonda! We go there for dinner every other Sunday and keep returning. The food is incredibly delicious, and we always have a wonderful experien... read more I absolutely love Fonda! We go there for dinner every other Sunday and keep returning. The food is incredibly delicious, and we always have a wonderful experience. The waitstaff are incredibly accommodating and friendly. Enjoy your visit!

Great service, delicious food and cocktails! We have tuna tars and some Carnitas Tacos. Delicious. The Paloma and Margaritas were great, not sweet at all, and t... read more Great service, delicious food and cocktails! We have tuna tars and some Carnitas Tacos. Delicious. The Paloma and Margaritas were great, not sweet at all, and the Paloma was cayenne-rimmed. Great way to eat again!

The welcoming atmosphere and extremely kind staff are the major draw here. The AWESOME food is simply a bonus. I hadn't been in about 2 months. I went back the... read more The welcoming atmosphere and extremely kind staff are the major draw here. The AWESOME food is simply a bonus. I hadn't been in about 2 months. I went back the bartender remembered remembered my drink... Even though it was no longer on their menu. Definitely worth stopping by.

Good adult drinks, creative bartenders, good food. Ask servers for suggestions, they can guide you through food and drink choices. Had a very pleasant time at t... read more Good adult drinks, creative bartenders, good food. Ask servers for suggestions, they can guide you through food and drink choices. Had a very pleasant time at this spot.

We used to come here years ago before our kids. Came back now that they can be left with a sitter. Happy to report everything was as delicious as we remembered... read more We used to come here years ago before our kids. Came back now that they can be left with a sitter. Happy to report everything was as delicious as we remembered it to be!

Great service and all the food was delicious. We had the tuna tartare, brussel sprouts, fried cauliflower, and the scallops. read more Great service and all the food was delicious. We had the tuna tartare, brussel sprouts, fried cauliflower, and the scallops.

The staff is unwelcoming and nearly rude, the food is tasteless, and the drinks are just mediocre. When I walked in, I waited to be seated, but I was ignored by... read more The staff is unwelcoming and nearly rude, the food is tasteless, and the drinks are just mediocre. When I walked in, I waited to be seated, but I was ignored by a...

The food and service were exceptional! I have nothing but positive remarks about Fonda. read more The food and service were exceptional! I have nothing but positive remarks about Fonda.

I recently visited Fondas again, marking my third trip this week. I keep returning because I attempted to recreate their famous cocktail, the Paloma, at home, a... read more I recently visited Fondas again, marking my third trip this week. I keep returning because I attempted to recreate their famous cocktail, the Paloma, at home, and it turned out fantastic. But I couldn't resist…

Great drinks and small dishes Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Great drinks and small dishes Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 4 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5

Fonda is the gem of Solano Ave! Go! read more Fonda is the gem of Solano Ave! Go!

They offer a diverse range of alcoholic beverages, including a well-stocked bar and various cocktail menus. This place is perfect for a business dinner, unwindi... read more They offer a diverse range of alcoholic beverages, including a well-stocked bar and various cocktail menus. This place is perfect for a business dinner, unwinding with friends in a chic setting, or savoring an upscale dining experience. While I would only give it 3 stars for an affordable meal, the overall experience merits about 5 stars. Therefore, I decided on a 4-star rating. Just keep in mind that if you want to enjoy the food and drinks, you'll need to spend a little more.

I recently discovered a fantastic restaurant on Solana, right across from Safeway. The venue is spacious, featuring two levels and a charming terrace that's per... read more I recently discovered a fantastic restaurant on Solana, right across from Safeway. The venue is spacious, featuring two levels and a charming terrace that's perfect for nice weather. I arrived around 7 PM and managed to snag a seat at the bar with a view of the open kitchen. It was a great spot to see what other diners were enjoying, which definitely influenced my menu choices. By the time we left, there was quite a long line to get in, but thankfully, the bar is large and well-stocked. Their cocktail menu was delightful, heavily inspired by Latin flavors, and showcased a variety of tequilas. This place is perfect for a fun night out with friends, allowing you to relax, chat, and savor small plates and drinks throughout the evening.