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    Fonda el Limoncito

    4.6 (30 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:00 pm

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    FONDA EL LIMONCITO ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials

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    Cantinflas
    Amy D.

    Look for Cantinflas as soon as you turn the block. This quaint and charming can be found in the Barrio Antiguo area, yet a few blocks away from the typical tourist strip. We came here for lunch. All five dishes were very tasty. I would highly recommend this establishment not only for the food, but also if you want to briefly travel in time to the interior of a typical home dated during the times when Monterrey was first established. This establishment had plenty of seating. The walls are the original walls, built using those large and unevenly shaped stones and thick mortar layers. I found it intriguing to sit and imagine that being someone's home at one time. The artwork made by modern artists gave it a natural blend between the yesteryears and today. The food was very good too. The portion size and taste was perfect. The server was very generous when asked for the other kind of tortillas for my mother. I had a carajillo. The caguama was surprisingly complementary with the dish my husband ordered.

    Enchiladas
    Andrea R.

    We were a little intimidated by the parking and the existing buildings around the area but the inside of this restaurant was so authentic and inviting. The service was excellent Mario came up to us and welcomed us in English and made sure we understood what we were ordering. And what we ordered was delicious!! Highly recommend this restaurant!

    Chilaquiles

    Great Food!! The service was great, very friendly. Live music, the place is very small.

    La experiencia fruta, yogurt, granola, café y jugo
    Denise F.

    I want to start off by saying that we called to confirm if it was pet friendly and they didn't answer BUT called us back immediately. Prior to arriving, they were so friendly and inviting that they sent us directions and the menu on WhatsApp. We walked to the destination and we were welcomed as if we were family. The service was great, the food was delicious and we will be returning when we are in town. Juan Pablo is so warm and welcoming. Gracias. Y a todos que visiten...provecho.

    Seating area
    Mark P.

    Set in an unassuming building near the end of the street, you'd never know there was a hidden oasis within. We came to Fonda el Limoncito as a part of an Airbnb food & cooking experience where Juan Pablo opened his kitchen and heart to us. You don't need to book a cooking experience to visit, as this place primarily operates as a regular walk-in restaurant. They don't have a set menu, but they offer delicious daily specials made with fresh local ingredients. Local craft brews are available and they have live music on occasion. If you are interested in more than just a meal, I do recommend booking their cooking experienced through Airbnb. With this, you visit a local market, stop by a molino to see how corn is ground into masa, and visit a neighborhood church. After purchasing food items, you go back to the restaurant to cook up a nice meal and crack open a few beers. I was especially appreciative of Juan Pablo's flexibility when I requested a vegan meal. He allowed me to pick out whatever vegetables I wanted at the market. I ended up cooking pumpkin flowers and cabuche cactus flowers into a tasty meal. Good times in Monterrey!

    Chilaquiles with "divorced" red & green salsas
    Jennifer B.

    Outstanding restaurant in quaint part of Barrio Antiquo. Food is well thought out, staff is unbelievably hospitable, cozy atmosphere, great live music. There's no other reason to go anywhere else on your next trip to Monterrey. Chilaquiles come as part of a 3 course meal with fruit & yogurt as your 1st course, two delicious tapas sized pork tacos as your 2nd course and the star of the show - the Chilaquiles as your 3rd course. Included were French pressed coffee and freshly squeezed orange juice. Lots of regulars and after your 1st visit it's easy to see why. I will definitely be back the next time I'm in town.

    Albóndigas
    Carolina C.

    DELICIOUS! The first day of our trip my group and I chose this place to begin. It was such a great choice! They have a 3 course meal for lunch for the price of 180 pesos (about $9) each person. The day we went they started us off with a choice of soup (beef stew or carrot soup), after this our main course was served which that day we had a choice of pollo con mole or meatballs, and finally for dessert we were served cafe de hoya and flan. The service was great and we also were able to enjoy the live music. Such a calm and relaxing atmosphere. We came back to the restaurant a couple days after for breakfast. We were first served fruit with the topping choices of granola, honey, and yogurt. We then enjoyed our freshly squeezed glass of orange juice with our green chilaquiles. Everything was so delicious and reminds you of your mother's cooking. Definitely a place worthy of visiting. I will definitely come back when I visit Monterrey again.

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    2 years ago

    Nos encantó a mi hija y a mi. Súper recomendable!!! La comida buena los precios razonables y el ambiente excelente!!!

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    4 years ago

    It's ok,but nothing out of the extraordinary!! Not for quick stop, you need time to sit down and enjoy the wait!!

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    Delicioso!!! Hoy visitamos por segunda vez en la semana! Lo más rico que hemos comido en 10 días de estancia!

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    4 years ago

    Lovely place with great service, food, music and atmosphere. Ordered the Huevos a la mexicana & hotcakes. For sure would return!

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    The owner, Juan Pablo, and his team are incredibly welcoming and the food is both flavorful and fresh.

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