Reviews

Overall Total Score
4 out of 5
Impressive | 1901 reviews

What User likes about Fonda:
Very friendly service as we were greeted and welcomed to a table. The food was delicious and came out very quickly. It has many options for dietary requirements including celiac friendly options. View all feedback. What User doesn't like about Fonda:
I visited Fonda with my wife and daughter at the end of June. Staff are very courteous and the venue had a great atmosphere for a Sunday night. Unfortunately, the food didn't match our first impressions of the venue. Burritos were served on the plate without any sides (just a few chips even a slice of lime would have lifted the look on the plate. The Salad Ensalada was tiny and not improved by a extra portion of praw... View all feedback.

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3.8 ★ from 21 reviews

Great restaurant with a really nice feel about. Modern take on Mexican food and very reasonably priced. Popular place to dine and a small que for some but we we...

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I visited Fonda with my wife and daughter at the end of June. Staff are very courteous and the venue had a great atmosphere for a Sunday night. Unfortunately, t...

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Very friendly service as we were greeted and welcomed to a table. The food was delicious and came out very quickly. It has many options for dietary requirements...

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Good food, nothing special. We came with a group of 16; no problem. Food was not very warm. Tastes were okay, but I have had better Mexican

We loved the buzz and atmosphere of this place. Very busy on a Saturday night. We were greeted well and seated quickly although noted that there was a bit of a...

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Happycow
3.5 ★ from 11 reviews
EloiseSheridan
03.09.2024 - 07:32

Found this gem down Flinders Lane on a quick trip to Melbourne. Pleasantly surprised by how many vegan and gf options they have. We shared a number of dishes an...

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EdYan
03.09.2024 - 07:32

Very buzzy with super friendly service. The food was served pretty quickly (good for us as we were off to a footy game) and it was delicious: Mex Bim-Bap (with...

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Ekkehard
03.09.2024 - 07:32

Nice food, staff and the interior. Unfortunately, deceiving menu pics of the feast for two showing more food than IRL, 11 inch burrito being 11 inch only before...

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Black
03.09.2024 - 07:32

The place has QR code ordering and vegan items are clearly labelled. Although most items on the menu are not vegan, about 10% of items are either vegan or can b...

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RuthSharon
03.09.2024 - 07:32

Definitely enjoy coming to fonda. Haven’t been in a few years but the food has been consistent and delicious. I had the sweet potato quesadilla, which I must sa...

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Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 351 reviews
Rebecca
19.08.2023 - 20:02

Ordered chips couple of tacos, beef burrito bowl and a normal beef burrito bowl, tacos and chips came out quickly then a 10 minute wait till the burrito, then w...

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Gone full cashless. And no physical menu. Food was okay but would not come back until cash is accepted again

Having been raised in Southern California I have eaten great Mexican food all my life. So maybe I should have known better or maybe I should get points for givi...

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Had dinner with my friend at Fonda on Saturday night. There were no hard copy menus so everything was on the phone including ordering. My phone’s reception was...

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Came to Fonda mid week for the first time . It was really all a bit disappointing. Restaurant is very brightly lit, no music, lacking atmosphere and the waiters...

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Int Restaurants
4.0 ★ from 1583 reviews
Alyce
03.02.2024 - 05:56

This restaurant has a fantastic atmosphere and beautiful interior. The staff were friendly and accommodating, offering a great deal at $35 per person for our bi...

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Anne
03.02.2024 - 05:56

Second visit to Fonda and it didn't disappoint. Food is so fresh and light and the service is fast and always with a smile. The staff are all so happy it must b...

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April
03.02.2024 - 05:56

Really helpful staff, great atmosphere, good prices and absolutely delicious food. Loved it

Sarah
03.02.2024 - 05:56

Was a great last minute decision! Walked straight in without a booking and the food/ staff were amazing!! Will be back soon!

Joan
03.02.2024 - 05:56

Being from Texas visiting Australia we were really wanting Mexican food. A bit different from ours but very good! Recommend to friends!

Findmeglutenfree
3.5 ★ from 3 reviews
tjnixon75
17.07.2024 - 22:14

I ordered tacos from a clearly labeled menu. They were delicious.

jai128892
17.07.2024 - 22:14

The service at this restaurant was horrendous. Despite having a thorough conversation with the staff about potential cross contamination issues, we were reassur...

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Terrible service, absolutely terrible. After extremely detailed discussions, we were assured by the personal that the food they have pointed out is free from cr...

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The ordered tacos from well-marked menu. delicious

Great service, many GF items including tacos.

Facebook
3.9 ★ from 145 reviews
Foursquare
3.5 ★ from 166 reviews
Google
4.1 ★ from 1 reviews
Zomato
4.3 ★ from 924 reviews

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