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Fonda - Brooklyn
Contemporary, authentic Mexican cuisine in a relaxing, fun atmosphere.
Incredible margaritas and "best of its kind" Mexican Home Cooking.
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93 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Rating Breakdown 93 reviews
5 stars
(38)
4 stars
(44)
3 stars
(9)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(58)
- neighborhood gem(57)
- hot spot(29)
- great for outdoor dining(24)
- great for brunch(23)
- special occasion(23)
Fonda - Brooklyn Reviews List
Review 1 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food but LOUD
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've eaten there before & enjoyed the food (& service); but Tuesday night we could barely hear each other across a small table, & moved once for less overbearing acoustics (which later deteriorated as well). Find out when they're not so jammed & dine there then!"
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Pretty Good Brunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were late for our reservation due to a time mix-up within our group of 3, plus a baby. The hostess and manager were very cool about it and still seated us with the understanding that our time was more limited since we were late and another group would need our table in an hour. We were very appreciative and I loved their flexibility and honesty.
The Guac was perfect and the "Divorced Eggs" were delicious. Also, all brunch entrees come with a mimosa, which is always a plus.
The space is small and felt cramped. It seemed like there were several bus boys and food runners, but not enough waiters. Maybe they were short staffed on this particular day, but it led to the experience being more chaotic. Maybe better for an intimate dinner?"
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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Review 3 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"the wait was about 1/2 hour even with reservations. But overall we had a nice time. Food is exceptional."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene
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Review 4 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Cinco de Mayo
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and drinks were good the service was slow and we got seated in the worst place."
Dined on 5/05/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fonda - my favorite Mexican
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fonda is my favorite Mexican restaurant, but it's not your average tacos and burritos spot. The food is more upscale without being "out there" or expensive. Guacamole is excellent. I frequently order their delicious Pork Adobado, but this time I went with a dish of grilled shrimp - yum. They usually have good specials too, and several tasty seafood dishes.
They have a nice choice of margaritas (I usually have the Rosalinda with hibiscus) and they're only $800 or $9.00 - a bargain for Park Slope!
On the down side you usually have a long wait for a table, and it's really noisy and packed inside. The back garden is great, and the service is always friendly."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fonda continues to serve outstandin
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fonda continues to serve outstanding food and margaritas. My friend said her huevos rancheros were the best she's ever had!"
Dined on 04/28/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 7 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always ask for the Garden!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I love Fonda. The food was fresh, yummy and the drinks were good. Only two things: our appetizers came out close to the time of the main entrée and the rice and beans portions were small especially since two of us had ordered and they combined it. One more thing...the reservationist was rude on the phone when I booked and when I came in."
Dined on 04/27/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 8 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I love this place it's my
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love this place it's my 2nd best brunch and dinner spots in Brooklyn"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2006
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Review 9 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
A great dinner with pleasant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"A great dinner with pleasant service and delicious food. We were forced to wait for more than a half hour for our reservation."
Dined on 04/18/2013
2003
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Review 10 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The food was good, not great.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was good, not great. The noise was deafening!"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2012
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Review 11 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Not what it used to be
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sadly the quality of food has gone down while the service remains top notch. Rice is undercooked and chewy, tortillas are dry and hard on edges. Shame as this use to be a major strength. Also it is very loud, even at 2:30 in the afternoon. Looking forward to the summer when they open the back patio to give this place one more chance."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 12 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently great margaritas
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Consistently great margaritas and food"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 13 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Always an amazing meal. So
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Always an amazing meal. So happy to see them still flourishing in Park Slope!"
Dined on 03/31/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 14 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
If you're going for happy
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"If you're going for happy hour, you have to sit at the bar. Which was unfortunate, because I wanted happy hour and they won't allow it at a table. That was a bit of an upset and kind of obnoxious, but the food was absolutely fantastic, as was the atmosphere."
Dined on 03/26/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Best Mexican in NYC.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Brilliant, high cuisine Mexican food (and this from a Californian who turns his nose up at the largely feeble NYC attempts at the genre). Fresh, truly excellent, and with distinctly modern touch. This is not your mom's gloppy frijoles place! Only downside is that the place is rock concert loud.
Notwithstanding the generally spicy and "new Mexican" take, there seemed to be a lot of happy kids at our relatively early dining time."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2000
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
overrated
Food
(Poor)
1
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"It waa ok nothing spectacular....happy hour drinks very strong, i didnt intend to get bombed on 3 drinks but i did....$12 for guacamole for Two ???? Very small amount for two people..i wouldnt eat there again but if i want to get buzzed very quick might stop at happy hr for one potent drink"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2013
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Review 17 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Small restaurant, very noisy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Small restaurant, very noisy but the food is absolutely delicious!"
Dined on 03/09/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 18 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Quality Food...quick service!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food is very good, service is quick. Place is small so we felt a bit like they were trying to rush us out after we ate...but that is understandable as they are busy and successful. Drinks were a bit small and too sweet...mojitos should NOT be served in a rock glass! This was our second visit and we would go again!!"
Dined on 02/28/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had such a great dinner at Fonda! The drinks were delicious, everything we had from the cheese melted with chorizo to the enchiladas, and then moving on the the Mexican hot chocolate and budin de banana was outstanding! The service was top notch with a very friendly staff. We will be coming back often!"
Dined on 02/22/2013
2010
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 20 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Don't skip the guacamole or the Michalena. All the mole dishes are divine. But don't even try to show up without a reservation."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2004
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 21 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food. Make a reservation.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food at Fonda was amazing. Modern Mexican with a lot of flavor and subtlety. Filling without being heavy. We had a reservation and still had to wait 10-15 minutes, although the people coming in behind us were getting estimates of 1.5 - 2 hours. (Friday night, 8:30pm.) I would definitely recommend making a reservation. Service was good too. Waiters and busboys were efficient and unobtrusive. Prices make it not for everyday, but I would certainly go again."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 22 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
High quality food prepared
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"High quality food prepared with imagination = wonderful result."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was delicious.. I
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was delicious.. I enjoyed it very much. My only issue was space. It was very tight and crowded. Overall it was a very good experience, I would definitely go back."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 24 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food was incredible, the
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food was incredible, the service was great...my only complaint is that the restaurant was small...other than that...I loved it."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 25 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Very nice creative food, reasonably
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very nice creative food, reasonably priced. Go early . . . this place gets really crowded, and noisy."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 26 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
One of my favorites
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I always love going to this place. It's one of my favorites in the city. It's especially nice in the summer when you can sit outside in their back yard."
Dined on 02/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 27 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
After about 45 minutes, it
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"After about 45 minutes, it was so clear that the waiter needed our table that I asked him whether he needed the table and he said he did. The restaurant was half empty but there was a group of 6 waiting and he wanted to push our table together with another to make seating for six. If he had just asked whether we would mind moving to another table, I would have happily agreed. But, by the time we realized what was happening, he had rushed us through our main courses and delivered our check with dessert."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2002
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Review 28 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
AMAZING SUPER AWESOMNESS
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Hands down the best Mexican restaurant (including its sister restaurant in the East Village) in NYC and that pretty much means anywhere in the US. I can't believe I didn't discover it earlier. And for that matter - this is one of the best restaurant in NYC and I have been to a lot of the great ones. The food is simply delicious. I understand that the owner-chef is the former Executive Chef from Rosa Mexicano years back before it became rather terrible average as it chained out. The menu is quite similar to Rosa Mexicano's circa 2002...but even far better in terms of taste. I cannot recommend any restaurant to a higher degree...(its loud and busy however). The mole is insane smokey yummy and delicious. yay!"
Dined on 02/01/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 29 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I love Fonda. the margaritas
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I love Fonda. the margaritas are first rate and the food is always delicious. Everyone we bring loves it too."
Dined on 01/30/2013
2007
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 30 for Fonda - Brooklyn
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The best of Park Slope
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My Californian friend said it was the best Mexican that he's had in NYC so far, a real compliment from someone who knows! I've lived in the area for three years and Fonda is now my number one pick!"
Dined on 01/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Fonda - Brooklyn
Based on the average of (63) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
6 out of 6 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic