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Fonda - East Village
Contemporary, authentic Mexican cuisine in a relaxing, fun atmosphere. Incredible margaritas and "best of its kind" Mexican Home Cooking.
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131 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 131 reviews
5 stars
(55)
4 stars
(49)
3 stars
(21)
2 stars
(6)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- neighborhood gem(60)
- fit for foodies(56)
- vibrant bar scene(38)
- great for brunch(33)
- good for groups(32)
- hot spot(24)
Fonda - East Village Reviews List
Review 1 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
second time
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Dined at Fonda for the second time and everything was a wonderful as the first time around! Great food, great service!"
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Brunch Group
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I have been here about four times now. The first time Margarita was our waitress and she did an amazing job servicing our table. This past time was the worst experience i've ever had at brunch. Came here with a medium sized group. We had to ask 3 people to get refills on our all you can drink drinks and the waiter kept bringing us the same drink without asking if we wanted to switch. The whole 1 1/2 hours were slow serviced and at the end before our time was up we were bought the bill. They told us they could not accept all of our debit and credit cards and that we should tip more to cover the credit card fees. When finished paying they told us another table had arrived and that we needed to leave even though the whole restaurant was empty."
Dined on 6/01/2013
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 3 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Up Scale Mexican in Lively Setting
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We had a fun time at Fonda which has good appetizers and well made cocktails. Overall the food and service were great. I found the prices a little high for Mexican food, but it was upscale. I would definitely go back when I am in the neighborhood."
Dined on 5/31/2013
Special Features: good for groups, vibrant bar scene
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Review 4 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great happy hour specials at the bar and a fun atmosphere."
Dined on 5/28/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, hot spot
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Review 5 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good cocktails
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My only gripe is that even though we made a reservation we had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated. The food is good - not fantastic, but good. The cocktails are amazing!"
Dined on 5/24/2013
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Review 6 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very good mexican food, especially the freshly made guacamole and tortillas."
Dined on 5/24/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice and cozy
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Hole in the wall awesome Mexican restaurant"
Dined on 5/20/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene
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Review 8 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It feels like an elegant homemade food"
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 9 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great food, great restaurant!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Tucked away on Avenue B in the East Village, Fonda is a great find for this area. Restaurant has great decor and ambiance, we went on early on Friday night and had plenty of time to have a drink of the bar and still get a high top table in the front. We were not rushed, the service was great and the food & drinks were even better! Definitely want to go back here soon!"
Dined on 5/17/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cute place, good food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Recommend trying a few appetizers including the made-to-order guacamole. Will definitely go back here."
Dined on 5/14/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 11 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The East Village Fonda lacks the delightful backyard garden of its Brooklyn twin, but the food is the same gourmet Mexican fare. The appetizers are superb and while I enjoyed the delicious Yucatan shrimp, the green rice and black bean sauce that accompanied them lacked flavor and arrived lukewarm. My husband enjoyed the spareribs, which were a special that night."
Dined on 5/13/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene
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Review 12 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Outstanding Mexican!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We read a review about Fonda in the Boston Globe the week we were visiting New York and decided to try the restaurant located on Ave B in the East Village. We weren't disappointed. Service was very attentive and prompt. We really enjoyed our Enchiladas Suizas and Chilies Rellenos. Everything had a very fresh, zesty taste. The brownies for dessert were the best. We would definitely return to Fonda again."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 13 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great friendly staff
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I went there for dinner with my wife and 2 kids, waiter took the order, didn't have to wait long for the food, margaritas were very good, staff were very pleasing, food was delicious and we all had a great time, went there on a Sat. Night @ 7:00."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 14 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Fonda Mexican
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Get the pork shoulder meal with the tortillas on the side. Awesome! I am Puerto Rican, so I know good pork and this was pulled pork mexican spices style. Very good. We also had the enchiladas with the black mole sauce.This was a lil sweet for me, not too sweet, but on the borderline of sweet, almost chocolaty or coffeeish in flavor. I didn't think it went well with the well portioned chicken inside but if that sounds like your thing, it was very well prepared."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Authentic Mexican Cuisine
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great spicy guacamole; strong margaritas and the best huevos divorciados ever!!!"
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Everything we ate was delicious! Probably the best Mexican I've had in a long time. Even the rice was amazing. You know how Mexican rice is usually dry? Their rice was so moist and awesome. Highly recommend the Fonda Burger, guac and chicken enchiladas."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 17 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Been three times. Excellently prepared, all tasty, not a scrap left on the plate of any of the seven of us. Regional cusines represented. Noise level in the back room where we sat made it impossible to here someone at the other end of our table. Service was disjointed, then again it was the day before Cinco de Mayo and the bar area was packed."
Dined on 5/04/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, vibrant bar scene
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Review 18 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Way too noisy a place...otherwise...great food"
Dined on 5/04/2013
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Review 19 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food seemed quite good; patrons less so - decibel level off the charts. Will try another time when it's not so close to Cinco de Mayo and not a Friday night. Overall rating would be better if I could have heard the conversation at the table."
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene
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Review 20 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
I came here with a friend
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"I came here with a friend and had a really nice time. We used a Blackboard Eats special here and received free margaritas and guacamole for the table as a result. We came at 8pm on a Friday and the restaurant was full and quite loud. We were still able to hear each other, but it was definitely a loud atmosphere. The guacamole was excellent and served with chips and warm tortillas. I ordered the grilled shrimp and my friend ordered the vegetarian enchiladas. My shrimp were seasonal well and came with spicey green rice and black beans and small salad. I enjoyed mine very much. My friend asked about the heat of the salsa and was told it was mild/medium. When it arrived it was very hot. Overall good and would come back."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2010
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Review 21 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fantastic food, serviceExcellent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Fantastic food, serviceExcellent spot for drinks that are killer margaritas, and Mexican food that is delicious.Definite destination."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 22 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The flavors were delicious.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The flavors were delicious. I got the veggie enchiladas and did not miss eating meat at all!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 23 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
great dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Thoroughly enjoyed my experience at Fonda. We arrived a bit early for our 7 pm reservation and were happy to get our delicious frozen margaritas at happy hour prices.
Service was excellent. Quacamole appetizer was fantastic. Loved our entrees also. We will be back"
Service was excellent. Quacamole appetizer was fantastic. Loved our entrees also. We will be back"
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 24 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great happy hour and food.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great happy hour and food. The host wasn't very warm but our server was amazing"
Dined on 04/17/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 25 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Excellent food, ambiance,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent food, ambiance, service.
We will return very soon!"
We will return very soon!"
Dined on 04/06/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 26 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was ok, Wine was bad,
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Food was ok, Wine was bad, service was great."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2013
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Review 27 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great guacamole, decent margaritas.
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great guacamole, decent margaritas."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem
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Review 28 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
One of the best Mexican food
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"One of the best Mexican food in NYC..."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 29 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food and margaritas were
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and margaritas were delicious. I will say though, on date night, my fiance and I like to stay for a while and have a couple drinks, and I did feel somewhat rushed / judged by the waitress of the time frame we stayed. Which is odd, considering we'd have to pay for it all!"
Dined on 03/20/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 30 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Some of the best upscale Mexican
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Some of the best upscale Mexican in town!!! Fantastic Margaritas to!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 31 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing Mexican
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was very good. Margherita is an excellent server! The margaritas are excellent, made w/ fresh juices and fresh ingredients. It is a little on the expensive side for Mexican, but it's worth it."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 32 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Their food is simply awesome.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Their food is simply awesome. Some of the best mole sauce I've ever had and awesome guac."
Dined on 03/29/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, hot spot
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Review 33 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Had a BBE code for a free
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a BBE code for a free guac and margita per person - both were excellent! the portions are very small for the price, but quality was good. overall, was worth the price due to the coupon code. otherwise i would consider the food good but overpriced."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2013
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Review 34 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
We had a great time at Fonda
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
"We had a great time at Fonda on Saturday night! Loved this place, the atmosphere, food and service were excellent! Would love to go back soon :)"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
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Review 35 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had a reservation for 9:30.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a reservation for 9:30. We got there and the hostess told us our table would be ready in 15 minutes. I asked whether that was realistic because if not we would take a walk and come back. She said absolutely realistic. They sat us 45 minutes later. I get that they want people to hang out at the bar so they can make money off of alcohol sales. But really we just felt lied to and annoyed. The food was delicious, but I left with a pretty bad taste in my mouth."
Dined on 03/22/2013
2011
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Review 36 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
In a city that lacks decent
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
"In a city that lacks decent Mexican or TexMex, Fonda is pretty good. The enchiladas were delicious, the tomatillos sauce was really great. I think the best part of the meal was the guacamole! Delicious. I wish they had more chips and salsa, though.
There was an extremely loud and obnoxious group in the corner bothering everyone and the management did not ask them to be more respectful. I would have stayed for another drink, were it not for their obnoxiousness."
Dined on 03/19/2013
2011
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 37 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Good, Trendy Mexican Spot!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was excellent! Would definitely eat there again, however I would request to sit at a table in the back. My husband and I arrived for our reservation while happy hour was still goin on (until 8) and were seated at a table near the bar. It was crowded, and loud, and people standing all around near our table. For $100 meal, we would've preferred to feel like we were in a restaurant more than a bar, and the tables near the back would've provided that experience I think.
Aside from that, the service was great, the pod was great, and so were the cocktails!"
Aside from that, the service was great, the pod was great, and so were the cocktails!"
Dined on 03/15/2013
2007
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Review 38 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, very loud
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Music was playing too loud, even in the back. We had to ask them to turn it down - which they did. Otherwise we like this place a lot, the food is great. We normally get deliveries from them because the scene is a bit rowdy for our taste. But again, the food is always good. The tortilla soup is fantastic."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 39 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fonda is a great neighborhood spot
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"This is my favorite neighborhood restaurant. Best for brunch or dinner, try the PASILLA sauce, the bloody mary at brunch and the pina margarita for dinner (all only if you like spicy). The waitstaff is very nice and the food is ALWAYS DELICIOUS. There are vegetarian options and the food is very clean and fresh. When someone from out of town visits I always take them to Fonda."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 40 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Amazing Margaritas
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Really good Mexican food and fantastic margaritas! It was kind of pricey for Mexican."
Dined on 03/08/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 41 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was pretty good. Since
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was pretty good. Since it was our first visit, I don't know if the problems they were having with the dining room were unique or par for the course. Our 8:45pm reservation (which we were warned would not be honored if we were more than 15 minutes late) turned into a 45 minute wait at the bar."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
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Review 42 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Boo
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"It was Froday night. Crowded.
We had Ressie for 930 and were sat at 1000.
Food was bland - everything needed salt.
Both hostess and bartender were in a rush."
We had Ressie for 930 and were sat at 1000.
Food was bland - everything needed salt.
Both hostess and bartender were in a rush."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2007
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Review 43 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
OK-Nothing Special
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Not very friendly from beginning to end...seemed more concerned about turning tables than providing any degree of hospitality (understanding this is East Village/Alphabet City). Since there are lots of choices in NYC....I would not go back or recommend."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2003
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Review 44 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Fantastic Food and the Service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Fantastic Food and the Service was wonderful! We are from out of town and got lost finding our way from the subway and the hostess could not have been nicer to us when we arrived 30 minutes late for our reservation. We loved the food here and our server Margarita was terrific!"
Dined on 03/02/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 45 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Went here for birthday brunch
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Went here for birthday brunch during a visit from London. The $25 all-you-can-drink brunch is incredible and the food is fantastic. Best guacomole ever."
Dined on 02/24/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 46 for Fonda - East Village
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Every dish a winner! From
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Every dish a winner! From the melted cheese/chorizo and the duck zarape appetizers, through the brisket, cod or shrimp entrees, right through the hot chocolate and chocolate pudding. Waiter suggested Riazul Anejo tequila which was fantastic."
Dined on 02/23/2013
2010
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Fonda - East Village
Based on the average of (85) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
15 out of 18 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic