Mexican cuisine continues to be a thorn in my side since moving back up here 6 years ago. I simply exhaust myself into the same thought over and over again. This is not the city for Mexican food, I do not care who tries to sway me. It simply. Does not. Work. The trend continues at this tiny cantina in Dyker Heights. I paid $40 for mediocrity, maybe even a step or two below it. The staff is friendly and cute, and speaking Spanish will get you further, but the food drops off significantly after the promising chips and dip. When I ordered the Queso Fundido, I was looking forward to a sharp Mexican blend with ground chorizo and some extra chips to boot. Instead I got what looked like blended Oaxaca cheese, an onion top, and some very unattractive bits of chorizo that were begging me not to eat them. So I did not. I ate the cheese because the cheese was pleasant, but the fact it comes with flour tortillas does not help its cause. When I ordered the Tortilla Soup, I was hoping for a nice blend of Mexican spices, shredded chicken, avocado, and tortilla strips. While I did get that, I also got bland flavors and a lack of any personality with the soup. In fact, it had a weird, milky, creamy broth that made me feel uncomfortable about finishing it. So I did not. When I ordered the fish tacos, I was expecting a nice piece of fresh fish, plenty of spicy pico, and an aoli to round out the whole thing. The breading for the fish is a tempura breading (bad call), and the fish they use is tilapia (an even worse call). I understand that this is not San Diego, but these two pieces of fish were practically begging me to put them out of their misery so I could send them packing for the Golden State at a later time. I duly complied. As I walked out I continued to wonder. Will this city ever get it right with a cuisine I hold close to my heart? Because right now, the future is looking bleak. At least my food was spared from further torture. read more

The shrimp burrito is always delicious!! Love the creamy sauce it comes with. And service is always great. read more

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We ordered takeout from Fonda Garibaldi and tried the steak and salmon with fingerling potatoes. The steak had a nice smoky kick, was nicely charred, and cooked medium rare, which I appreciated. It came with rice and beans plus guac on the side. The rice and beans could've been better, but the guac was good. The pan roasted salmon was cooked well done yet still flavorful, served with a delicious white mole sauce that hit the spot for me that evening. The corn was too tart and lacked that grilled street corn style I was expecting. On the bright side, the churros was a satisfying sweet finish to the meal. If you're in the neighborhood craving modern Mexican cuisine, it's worth checking out. My food was packed and served up nicely and still warm, so I can only imagine they put real care into their prep and service. read more

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Food was amazing. I had the fish tacos. Chorizo Tacos, Quesadillas, Al Pastor, Short Ribs which came with Mac and cheese, and Mexican hot chocolate. The food had good flavor and waitress was kind and polite. The atmosphere was like transported to Mexico. Overall quite good read more

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Came here yesterday and it is always a solid choice for their fish tacos. I have tried both their short ribs and steak and was not a fan. ( a bit dry for my liking) Sadly they didn't have pina colada when I came yesterday cause I remmebered it being really good. The lady told me it was seasonal. I have tried their steak churasco before as well and it is good with. Smoky flavor. Definitely a big portion so if you order that it's probably best to share. If you are on the area I recommend coming to try their fish tacos! read more

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What a hidden gem - I wish I knew about this place earlier. Came here for a small family dinner and everything was great - from the soup to appetizers and entrees. Servers were very friendly and the bold colors of the restaurant were welcoming. I liked their ceviche, fish tacos, and short rib entree. Highly recommend their fried fish tacos. read more

Food was good. Small cozy place. For cokes, make sure you specify if you want can coke or glass bottle coke. I think they default to glass coke. They also charge 3% extra for credit card transaction. read more

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Fonda Garibaldi was excellent! The fried fish tacos were perfectly crispy, fresh, and full of flavor. It comes with a barely spicy chipotle aioli and purple cabbage which adds nice contrast to the fish. The al pastor bowl was just as good--savory, well-seasoned, and super satisfying. Everything tasted fresh and made with care. Definitely a spot I'd come back to and highly recommend. read more

I love Fonda Garibaldi. Period.Stop. This is my go to Mexican spot and Ive been ordering regularly for over a year now and have never been dissapointed. All the taco optios are amazing. My faves are the Chorizo,the fish,Al Pastor and Carnitas but Ive tried every taco on the menu and not a clunker in the bunch. If you want something more substantial the Guajillo rubbed Baby Back Ribs are terrific. The sauce is perfectly smokey its served with a large side of Mac and Cheese which me not liking Mac and Cheese at all i gave to my friend and she loved it but next time im gonna ask if i can swap it out for rice n beans which they make really well. The fried plantains are good and they make amazing fried Calamari as well. Everytime i order they toss in a small bag of chips and a cup of salsa gratis which is such a nice touch. This is an elevated Mexican spot and one I highly recommend. read more

Fonda Garibaldi - Churrasco Steak - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Beautiful, cozy, warm place to stop and eat. Would highly recommend, their food was so flavorful and juicy! We thought we got too much by sharing two apps and two mains, but it was literally so good we wiped the plates out. Service was friendly and kind, everyone was nice to us and our 8mo old son. Will be back! Thank yuuu read more

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Always great food - fresh and tasty. Have eaten in and taken out. Would highly recommend!

Everything A ++++! just ordered to go and everything from service to speed to quality was so so good! read more

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Very disappointing. First of all I ordered on Seamless and just know the time estimate is about a third of the actual time you'll wait. About 40 minutes after I ordered I get a call that they don't have crabmeat for the soups I ordered, they offered me butternut squash which is hardly an equivalent and i don't like squash. Anyway they made the soup with shrimp alone which was supposed to be with crabmeat. Soup was good, a bit spicy which was fine but far too much zucchini. The tamales with cheese were also good, tasty. Biggest disappointment and what I recommend staying away from is the chicken tinga taco. If you read the description you're expecting chicken in a chipotle sauce which we all know what that looks like. What I didn't expect is shredded chicken drowned on top by a combo of guacamole and sour cream. After taking all of that off as I also don't like guac and it isn't mentioned in description I was left with the chicken you see in the picture shredded chicken which I added medium hot sauce to because there isn't the slightest hint of chipotle. All in all it was a disappointing experience and I won't be going back. After waiting 50 minutes or more I was expecting to walk into a busy restaurant with take out orders waiting to go yet it was completely empty and no other orders. read more

Fonda Garibaldi - This is allegedly chicken tinga tacos which have no chipotle sauce whatsoever - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Sooo i love mexican food. You would think i stick to one place but i don't. What really drew me in was this strawberry bread pudding but they no longer had it on their menu. So i decided on the nachos and the empanadas. The nachos were hearty and was dressed in guac, an interesting mayo based sauce, corn, cheese sauce and mozzarella. This order also included... extra chips and that astrofoodies is important because they pay attention to detail .... how many places you go to ... you order nachos to go and they include extra chips as part of the order... Bravo... Nachos ... 7/10 The empanadas were so so and imma rate them 5/10. I will return back here to try the horchata and tacos. read more

Wow wow wow. Best Mexican food we've had in a very very long time. Ordered delivery tonight which included the short rib bowl and chicken quesadilla. Everything was cooked to perfection and seasoned just right. Will definitely be ordering from them again in the very near future. read more

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I ordered takeout from this restaurant for the first time last week and it was amazing! I got the tempura fish tacos and they were crispy and full of flavor. The lunch special also came with very tasty rice and beans. The chicken and rice bowl also tasted great. Everything was very affordable. The restaurant itself is small but it's really clean and nicely decorated. The cashier was also very friendly! Looking forward to coming back :) read more

Fonda Garibaldi - Tempura fish tacos - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

What a darling place! The staff, which is basically one lady, was superb. She was patient, kind, and friendly, everything you expected in the wait staff. It's a small, cozy joint with plenty of food options that will satisfy everyone. They have a tiny kids menu but don't worry, everything else is shareable and you basically wouldn't even care for the kiddie menu anyway. The loaded nachos were divine; add toppings to make it even more decadent. Prawns soup was surprisingly delicious and cleared up my sinus. The baby back ribs looked yummy but I was too full to partake. If I could, I would return as often as I can. read more

I came here with a friend on a weekday night. We were seated right away. We got 4 things on the menu and it was under $60 before tips. The food was tasty and portions were generous. The steak was very tender with a bit a char, I highly recommend getting that! Tacos were $7 for two, they were great value and yummy. I appreciate the staff came to check on the table a few times for water and chips/salsa refills but food took a bit longer than expected to arrive. read more

Fonda Garibaldi - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Unlike the first few times I came here, their steak and eggs suffered a bit in terms of flavor and presentation. As you can see in comparison, the steak photo I took initially a year ago was a lot more vibrant, tasty, and aesthetically pleasing. This time the steak was very bitter and overly charred to the point where all you can taste is the char instead of the steak. However, it was indeed cooked medium rare, which was great. The beef rib bowl we got was also a bit tough instead of moist and tender like it used to be. Nonetheless, the price is still incredibly reasonable and definitely worth a try! Please give them a try and I hope they can fix these issues (: Thank you for reading and good luck! read more

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The vibe is great! The staff was very nice and on point. Their drinks were great! We had the Rosalita frozen. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious! We loved their guacamole, homemade chips and homemade tortillas! Wow! I loved how they spread it out for the table. We had a great time here and enjoyed every bite! read more

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Steak was alright, but not great. It was a bit dry and lacked flavor. The sides were better. Service was good though. read more

Fonda Garibaldi - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Cozy, family-style authentic Mexican restaurant near Dyker Heights! To start off, I really enjoyed their complimentary salsa and chips. My favorite thing was definitely the street corn appetizer, which was amazing and the best elote I've had in a while. Tacos are also very good and super flavorful. Guacamole is solid. Empanadas were okay but more floury than I'm used to; wouldn't necessarily recommend. Didn't really like the roasted chicken we ordered though, as we found it pretty bland and dry sadly. Also the tres leches I found meh. Service was good, our waitress was very friendly. One thing this restaurant really aces is the presentation of their dishes, which I was really impressed by. read more

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Absolutely love this place. The food is very similar to las chelitas (maybe owned by the same folks) but they do have their own flare. I've tried the beef short rib in a bowl- wow it's so delicious and tender. Their portions are huge and they give you free chips and salsa which is such a good bonus. Very well priced and everything i've tried has been 10/10 front the burritos, to the bowls, to their churros. read more

Good authentic food, generous portions, our group of 6 made a res and shared many apps including guac, queso fondido, mac & cheese and side dishes like street corn- we got a mix of tacos for entrees and the beef entree in addition to a few others. Service can be slow but they do their best. Very small but good. 12 or so capacity - BYOB! Very reasonable for their portions!!! Bathroom can be dark. read more

The food, the service, the decor was 10/10. Such a cute spot with amazing food for casual eating but with such a high end presentation. The shrimp was seasoned so well and the churros were great! Will definitely be back soon. read more

Fonda Garibaldi - Shrimp Fajita - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I'm always on the lookout for good takeout options when I'm at my parents' house, and noticed Fonda Garibaldi pop up on Yelp. Their menu has something for everyone. We got some tortas, some tacos, a salmon entree, elote, chili relleno, and some chicken nugs with fries for the nephew. First of all, portion sizes are INSANE. The tortas are gigantic and messy, just like how I like my... tortas. I got the al pastor and it was so flavorful. I also got some tacos porque soy un niño gordito. They come 2 to an order. I split two very similar ones with my sister - the fried calamari and the fried fish. The fish was definitely the better of the two. The calamari surely felt like Italian/Mexican fusion (when in Dyker, right?), but it wasn't my favorite. My parents loved the salmon, even though they didn't expect the tiny bit of kick in the mole sauce. I ordered ahead and stopped in the pick up. It's not the largest place, with just a few tables. But they've take jazzed up the place, with a wall of Jarritos bottles behind the bar. If you order thru their website, you get 12% off! read more

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My favorite Mexican restaurant of all time! The lady who runs the place is so kind and attentive. The food is amazing every single time I go. The interior is super cute and well kept. The steak is a must and the elote! read more

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We decided to swing by for a date night and tried this little place on the corner of 13 Avenue and 68 Street. We walked in with not much expectation and left there with a big smile and full tummy! The street corn, empanadas, al pastor, and seafood soup filled our table and did not disappoint. The food is reasonably priced and tastes good with a cozy and welcoming interior. read more

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You know how you think to yourself, "I wish there were a better Mexican restaurant in my neighborhood.." Well those days are over. I ordered some sweet plantains and a chipotle chicken rice bowl. AMAZING. Everything was cooked to perfection and so flavorful. And you know when you're eating quality ingredients. I will definitely be ordering from here again. read more

I had the surf and turf with shrimp and ribeye steak. They were both amazing and the side dish was also extremely good. This restaurant is on point! read more

This place is my go to for Spanish food in the area. If you want to indulge yourself in great, authentic Spanish food with fresh vegetables, this is a must try. Their vegetables are always fresh and their food are always aesthetically pleasing. Compliments to the chef & restaurant owner! Also on top of it their prices are reasonable for what you get. It isn't as expensive compared to a lot of places in NY, so that's a definite plus. I haven't been to this restaurant in person so I can't say so much about the service, but their food is excellent and looks like the images they have on their page. Don't be afraid to give it a try, you will not be dissatisfied. read more

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Wow...wow...I sorely underestimated this restaurant, I was expecting good food but I surely didn't expect it to be so gourmet! This is some white-table-cloth worthy food right here! A group of 4 of us sat down and were greeted with menus, water, and chips & salsa. The delicious chips just kept coming and coming! And then the entrees, wow! Beautifully plated, rarely do you see such attention to presentation in these parts of town. The steak was perfectly cooked medium-rare with just the right amount of char, the baby back ribs were fall-off-the-bone soft, the sauce was bomb, the mac & cheese was bomb, the chips just kept coming! The ONLY downside I can find about this place is the limited seating, because I would absolutely want to bring a big group of friends here! read more

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Their food is decent, good portions but their desserts are horrible! I ordered churros which tasted stale and the "white dipping sauce" tasted like it was just water & powdered sugar, very watery the chocolate one was just Hershey's chocolate syrup right out the squeeze bottle, very cheap tasting & watery! It's supposed to be fresh chocolate sauce, thick & fudgey! The tres leches cake slice I ordered as well was basically a SALT BOMB! It tasted like a salted corn bread that was so dry in the middle with a lump of whipped cream on top & it sat in a small puddle of milk! First of all it shouldn't be salty or dry! I couldn't even finish these desserts, just took 2 bites from both & had to throw them out. It's supposed to be somewhat soaked in three kinds of milk; evaporated milk, condensed milk, and whole milk! It really bothers me when a customer is charged (& not cheap either) for desserts that suck! read more

Fonda Garibaldi - Crappy tres leches that was SO SALTY & DRY in the middle. Tasted like salty corn bread that sat in a small puddle of milk. - New Mexican Cuisine Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Small restaurant only four tables but the food is good the owner post on the menu pictures looks great but out of order just show read more

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Went with my wife a few weeks ago Food was really good. I got the Steak Fajitas She got pork burrito bowl We both enjoyed the quality of food & ample amount The service was superb and all were friendly This establishment is very comfortable & cozy. We will definitely be back read more

5 stars is not enough. Excellent quality food, chef made, reasonable price, nice people, I was amazed, I don't even like typical Mexican American food. Amazed with everything. I can see why it's all 5 star reviews. Try it you'll thank me read more

Pretty good delivery. Good choices and pretty consistent. I enjoy the shirt rib soup, the quesadillas, salads, and the horchata. Its all pretty good and I enjoy their food. They are on multiple delivery platforms. I try to order from here once a week to support them. I think you should check this out if you haven't already. Support local businesses that are feeding me well in this bizarro world. read more

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This is seriously the best Mexican food we've ever had in the States. We've ordered delivery like four times and everything we've tried has been delicious, fresh (the chips are still warm from the fryer) and very speedily delivered. Plus it's been easy to find options both for myself (veg) and my partner (not veg). I think this place is new and I'm trying to tell everyone I know about it because it is a GEM. And thank you for the free churros! read more

A new Mexican spot that's closer to home. I have ordered take-out from thisFonda Garibaldi twice in a week to try out some of their menu items: the classic Mexican vegetable chicken soup, tacos (they're very generous with their taco fillings and sizing), and fresh made tamales (available only on weekends). I was only disappointed that they didn't have flour tortilla (it's mentioned in the menu). The tacos and side tortillas are corn. Not a big deal but something to note (I love fresh flour tortillas). read more

This is lovely small shop in dyker heights, Brooklyn. I honestly enjoyed this place and loved the cultural decorations. My favorite must get dish from here are the fish tacos. It's a very easy spot if you're struggling to look for dinner suggestions. The food was amazing and will definitely will come again. It has a great take out option as well. read more

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