Fonda - Brooklyn

Whoa. This place is good, good, good! I'm usually underwhelmed by Mexican restaurants in NYC, but Fonda is an exception. I put it on the same level as Casa Enri... read more Whoa. This place is good, good, good! I'm usually underwhelmed by Mexican restaurants in NYC, but Fonda is an exception. I put it on the same level as Casa Enrique in LIC. The space is small and seating is limited, so reservations are encouraged.

Fantastic meal. We had two margaritas (watermelon and la piñata) both were made excellently. We ordered the huarache con hongos for an app (not pictured) which... read more Fantastic meal. We had two margaritas (watermelon and la piñata) both were made excellently. We ordered the huarache con hongos for an app (not pictured) which was great and a good take on a vegetarian app. I ordered the carnitas de Fonda and my wife had fish tacos. We’ll definitely be back.

Best high-class Mexican food anywhere. And don’t forget to sample those margaritas! read more Best high-class Mexican food anywhere. And don’t forget to sample those margaritas!

The tortilla soup was pretty bland and the chicken tacos I didn’t eat after the first bite, had my friends try them just in case it was just my taste palette, b... read more The tortilla soup was pretty bland and the chicken tacos I didn’t eat after the first bite, had my friends try them just in case it was just my taste palette, but they also agreed, they weren’t very good. On the bright side, the Carnitas were absolutely delicious, and the Carne Asada with mushrooms was also a standout dish. As for drinks, I’m a margarita snob, and honestly the regular margaritas were way better than the Cadillac margaritas. Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4

Three of us stopped by this restaurant for a late weekday dinner, around 9–10 PM. It wasn’t very crowded, and we were seated right away. I wasn’t too hungry, so... read more Three of us stopped by this restaurant for a late weekday dinner, around 9–10 PM. It wasn’t very crowded, and we were seated right away. I wasn’t too hungry, so I ordered a bowl of guacamole served with pita chips and corn tortillas. It was fresh, with onion and cilantro, but nothing special—just a very standard guac. (I’ll admit I’m picky about Mexican food, having tried some of the best spots in Mexico City, so take that as a judgmental note! My vegetarian friend ordered an enchilada and was satisfied, while another friend got a cheese fondue-style dish, served sizzling with toppings, which he enjoyed. The ambience was pleasant, and the service was good. That said, I was hoping for some street-style tacos, but the menu didn’t have them, and the server couldn’t confirm. Overall, it was an okay experience—my guacamole was fine but very basic. Food: 3 Service: 4 Atmosphere: 4 Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $20–30