Fonda - Brooklyn (NY)

4 /5 Debisree Ray: 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.

5 /5 Regine M: Overall 5 stars! The food was delicious! The waiters were extremely nice and attentive. They played great music. Great vibes!

4 /5 Yiyi Zhang: Excellent food, though definitely on the expensive end for Mexican food. Their beet + avocado salad is exceptional, as well as their guacamole. I know some people have reviewed complaining the portions are small but I ended up with leftovers and the guacamole was definitely a 2 person serving. Our server and the host were both so nice and attentive. Could have been that we were there very early on a rainy Tuesday for dinner and therefore were the only ones in there. But either way the service was excellent. Ive been multiple times before and when it gets busy it gets BUSY. I would avoid this place for brunch and busy weekend nights unless you want to be crammed into a place with loud pumping music and where the full party needs to be present to be seated even though theres nowhere to wait.

5 /5 Dina Levkova: This is literally my favorite restaurant in Brooklyn. I discovered this place through a friend over 10 years and have been back numerous times. I can say that Ive never had a disappointing meal there. The flavors are amazing and the drinks are on point. Always make sure you get the guac and the queso fondito. Favorite meal is the camorones abogados (I might be off with the spelling). Also, do not skip the brunch.