I used to come here frequently for brunch a couple of years ago, and it was always great. Since moving back to the area recently, I've visited a few times and have been consistently disappointed with the food. I've ordered the tamales on multiple occasions, and every time they've been dry. The dough and filling are so dense that I end up leaving most of it because it's incredibly difficult to chew and swallow. Most recently, I tried their burrito, and it was disappointing on multiple levels. The portion was very small for the price, and it lacked even the most basic seasoning. The meat didn't taste like it had salt or pepper. Honestly, burritos from Chipotle have more flavor. I also tried the shrimp tacos, which were about 80% lettuce and sour cream, with very little shrimp. Once again, the shrimp had no noticeable seasoning. This place used to be packed with authentic flavors, but the quality has clearly gone downhill. After this last experience, I won't be returning or recommending it to anyone looking for authentic Mexican food. read more

In Georgetown, must stop at Fonda la Catrina. It's the go to place in that area. We enjoyed our meal here with some friends after a concert at the Museum of Flight. It was quite busy when we got there, with most all of the tables occupied, with a pretty loud rumble in the room with all the people in there. Our server was good, very difficult to hear at times, due to the noise in the room. We all ordered something different, Carne Asada, tamales, enchiladas, and posole soup. I really enjoyed the posole soup, it's my go to dish while I'm there, this time they had a green special version, which I wish I would've been warned was extra spicy. I did eat it all, because it was really good. My wife enjoyed the chicken enchiladas, with the mole sauce, which is her go to. Our friends enjoyed the Carne Asada and the tamales. We will definitely come back, we always enjoy dining here. read more

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Went in for lunch with my partner around 12:30 on Dec 30th. Upon entering, we were greeted by someone and sat promptly and all seemed good. Things were fine until it came time to order; we felt rushed, we never received an introduction from the server and he never asked us if we had any questions. It was just "do you know what you want?" I wanted to try the tortilla soup and so did my boyfriend so I went to order the smaller bowl. The server interrupted me to say "we don't do split orders" even though I never asked for it to be split, I just said we were going to share it. Never offered us a second spoon which is fine I guess. When we got our entrees, they were dropped off by the server assistant. I wanted salsa, no one ever stopped in to check on us so we had to ask someone else. Our server took the salsa and dropped them off at the table, not saying anything. Then when we were done and needed a box, we had to wait for a second then ask someone else again for the check and a box, which took a while too. The server was the taller gentleman in a plaid shirt, and he had an unpleasant attitude that distracted us from the quality of the food. As for the food: it was delicious. I got the chile verde con papas and my boyfriend got chilaquiles Rojas and both had delicious flavor. I will come back for the food but it's easy to find Mexican food with much better service, and if the next time is the same I will change my review to "don't recommend" read more

Fonda La Catrina - Chile verde - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Such a great lunch spot. The flavor of all the food was amazing and out of this world. The pico de gallo was a star. Service was very fast and very kind. The interior had great decorations. I got tacos and they were so filling. read more

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Fonda is a Georgetown staple in my opinion. They arguably have the best chips and salsa in the city -- I love their homemade chips. We always order the Alambre Tacos with cheese. Truly never anything else. They're hands down the best thing on the menu and always packed with flavor. The restaurant itself is small and can get pretty noisy. The service is nothing exceptional, but consistently decent -- I've definitely had better, and I've definitely had worse. All that said, it remains a frequent spot on our rotation, and we keep coming back for the food we know we'll love. read more

Fonda La Catrina - Tacos Alambre with cheese - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Found ourselves in Georgetown and stopped in for happy hour. Had some draft beers and a couple happy hour dishes. My husband liked his cochinita published pork tortita so much that he got a second one. I had the placeros street tacos, which were really good. And even though I wasn't hungry anymore, I ordered the poblano pepper tamale with mole sauce. I preferred the street tacos, but everything was good and the people there are very friendly. read more

I was in Georgetown for an event and stopped by Fonda La Catrina for a late afternoon lunch. I had seen a review in Eater which was pretty positive. The place is right across from Fran's production facility. Parking was a bit challenging to find. Upon entering the restaurant, I discovered a perfect setting. Open kitchen, the aroma, the decor, the packed tables. All of this could mean only one thing (which turned out to be the ultimate disappointment). Ordered the Enchiladas mole with chorizo, Cochinita de Pibil (Shredded Chicken Tacos) and the cactus salad. After waiting patiently for 15 min, the food arrived. The aroma was fantastic but my taste buds sang a different tune. Bland, salty, luke warm and totally underwhelming. Only later did I discover that the Eater article was from 2021. Fair warning: no rice, beans, chips/salsa...everything is a-la-carte. The staff do deserve a shout out as do the kitchen though the service was a hit and miss. The staff seemed flustered. Not sure why they were filling tables faster than they could service. There is certainly room for improvement. Tip: I don't recommend the Cactus Salad unless you are into Gerber Baby food. read more

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It's been a while since I came to lunch with my husband around 1:30 pm. The restaurant was full of customers, so I decided to sit on the patio. Patio was warm with a heater on the ceiling and nice sitting area. There were people celebrating their children with their families, and it was nice. We were unsure what to order, but decided to share Camalito with the two of us. It was eaten by wrapping meat or cheese in homemade tortillas. The meat was a little hard, but it didn't taste bad. Our server was a nice and pleasant. read more

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I haven't been to Georgetown in Seattle for years since one of my favorite burger places Zippy's was there. I was invited to dinner at Fonda and I'm happy with my visit. The staff was so welcoming and the restraurant so busy on a weekday night. I was greeted immediately even though they were very bus and fortunately got the last seat in the house. Our server was so great explaining the menu and very he Fondi lpful with my food alergy questions. She even provided samples of the mole and salsa I asked about. I decided on the pork loin in verde sauce, Puerco Salsa Rojo and some chips and salsa. The pork lion was tender and tasty along with the the pinto beans with chesse and the roasted potatoes. I also tasted the Pozole Rojo and Comalito enjoyed them too. Fonda gave me a great reason to visit Georgetown again the next time Im in Seattle and want some very authentic Mexican food. Well done Fonda! I look forward to my next visit. read more

Fonda La Catrina - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I'm trying to explore more in Georgetown and found this cool Mexican spot, Fonda La Catrina. I wasn't sure what to order, so the server recommended some great dishes. I got the Enchiladas de Mole and the Comalito. The enchiladas had a unique flavor, the best way I can describe it is similar to a Caribbean jerk flavor. The Comalito came out on a hot skillet, which was cool and it had great flavor. Our server was really nice and attentive, especially with keeping our water refilled. The atmosphere seemed fun, and there was some nice outdoor décor. read more

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Great tacos, excellent service. Restaurant is rustic, but the margaritas are superb and highly recommend the queso fundido. Parking can be a bit of an issue but there is a pay lot just north of the restaurant. read more

Okay, the seasonal margarita flight is always a must order! So good! Great appetizers and tacos! We love sitting in their patio-ish area. Our server always gives great recommendations for food. The mushroom and rajas tacos are delicious! My one note is that the enchiladas, while tasty, are nothing to write home about. read more

Best mexican restaurant I have been to in forever. Best salsa I have had in forever too! The salsa was the perfect consistency, not too chunky and not too puree'd. I had a chicken quesadailla, it was full of flavor and delicious. The guacamole was great, service wonderful, margaritas tasty and all around perfect restaurant. read more

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We came here on a Sunday night and it wasn't busy, was seated right away. Service was good, waiters were tentative to us. We ordered a jalapeño margarita- 5/5! Was spicy and tasted yummy! We order the chips and salsa. Looks like chips are made in house which was good. For entrees we had the carne asada plate- which came with tortillas on the side. Was very well portioned for the price. Steak was cooked nicely. Enchiladas were also a good portion size. read more

Fonda La Catrina - Whole table, top: enchilada, carne asada, chips and salsa - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This is the absolute worst Mexican food I've ever tasted. The carne asada was completely flavorless, sub par doesn't come close to describing it. The rice is bad, good thing there was only about 4 tsp of it to go with the tablespoon of nasty beans. The to go tacos came in a glop. Strangest tacos Ive ever seen and they were both flavorless and had to much chili powder. Quite the trick. Over $50 just for what I ordered, I feel scammed. And hungry because the food I got from Fonda La Catrina is inedible. read more

Stopped in for lunch and quickly realized there's dozens of menu items I would like to sample. If you've read any of my reviews you know I'm a sucker for tacos, so I started with the Carne Asada tacos and a Chicken Roja tamale. Both were amazing, great bold flavors. Plating was beautiful, which can be tricky for Mexican cuisine, but these were some very pretty plates. The service was great and very friendly. Everyone we spoke with was just wonderful. The decor is exactly what I love, that perfect balance between quirky, fun, interesting and modern. It somehow had this gritty feel while still being clean and orderly. I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking for great Mexican food. They do it right. read more

Fonda La Catrina - Chicken Roja Tamale - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Would not recommend going here for takeout as there is a 10% "To Go Surcharge" just to hand you food. I paid $20 for one small burrito that didn't even fill me up. Plus the host/server doesn't seem friendly and didn't even speak to me. The place was empty too so it's not like he was busy. read more

Fonda La Catrina - Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Great food and service, fresh corn tortillas. Big dining area. Great food delicious. Great prices too. read more

Fonda La Catrina - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place is such a vibe! I love all the art and the decorations, the thick chips and cozy feel. I ordered ceviche and tacos dorados, both were very tasty. The tacos dorados came with a salsa that had a roasted flavor, and it was chefs' kiss! The ceviche was fresh, acidic, sweet and salty. Perfectly pairing with my jalapeño marg. I really enjoyed it! read more

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Great food, that's why me and my sister went in. Unfortunately when we walked in midday Wednesday we were treated bad. We walked in, host just stared at us from a distance until he realized we weren't leaving. Finally came over, we let him know I had a stroller. He seemed annoyed and didn't want to accommodate. He finally gave in and gave us a table. Served us and when we finished our food commented oh wow you were hungry! Like no duh that's why we came to eat!?? Just rude and passive aggressive all around. Won't be returning and if you have kids or a stroller with you maybe don't come in. Disappointing read more

This place was so cute! They also own the bar next door. We were able to get seated right away. I loved the mushroom enchiladas with green sauce. They were soft but didn't fall apart. The chips with salsa and guac were good too. The corn could have been grilled more- it was barely warmed up. I loved my sour cocktail. read more

Fonda La Catrina - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Excellent food, takes time to be seated (at times), fun atmosphere. The service is ok. Worth the wait for the food! read more

There were 2 of us, and even though there was a table suitable for 4 available, we had to wait "for a table". After 20 minutes, and after watching other parties of 2 that arrived after us get seated at tables (not the bar) we were finally seated at that very same table that stood vacant the entire time. I understand maximizing your seating, but please... Another issue was the noise. It was near impossible to hear my lunch guest over the din of voices. The food was very good. No complaints there. Just wish we had a better overall experience. read more

My favorite spot to get shrimp tacos, shrimp is big and cooked perfectly. Ceviche is very refreshing. read more

Fonda La Catrina - Ceviche - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Unfriendly staff; It was not busy at all and still received horrible service. Also, I ordered papas con chorizo and only got papas. If you want good Mexican food go to casa mixteca in burien they give exceptional welcoming service. read more

I really enjoyed this place: the vibe, the service, the special of the day spicy margarita, the menu. Maybe it's when we were there (not a busy time when staff had time to chat about this and that and no rushing was involved). We can see how it could get quite loud, but again during our visit we could have a normal conversation with zero struggle. Thinking I just may say this is currently my favorite Mexican restaurant in Seattle. read more

Fonda La Catrina - special margarita - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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We took the family and friends on a little food adventure and headed down to Fonda La Catrina in Georgetown. We had a reservation for 8 and were seated immediately. The place has a really nice vibe and the service was really good. I'm never a fan of being charged for the usually complimentary chips and salsa but at least here the chips were substantial and quite delicious! The drinks were all really good! I had the Fresca and it was excellent!! For dinner I ordered the Comalito, which is Chorizo and Skirt Steak with queso fundito and torts. The steak was tender and the chorizo was juicy and flavorful. It was a fun dinner and we will definitely go back! Right next door is their "sister" restaurant, Sirenito, that also had a great looking ambiance. read more

Fonda La Catrina - Comalito! Really good! - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Been there four or five times food is always good kind of pricey it's pretty busy most of the time especially in the summer

I love this place. One of may favorite Mexican eateries in the state for sure. Staff is solid, I like the vibe and decor. Food is the best part of all. Get it! read more

This is a go-to restaurant for us because we live and work close to Georgetown. It gets busy during the dinner rush - not sure if they take reservations. Margaritas are excellent. The flight is fun to try one. Usually the ceviche, guac, and tacos are on point. Loud, mostly family friendly, outdoor patio seating. Good for groups if you can snag a table. Service has always been good. read more

A Georgetown favorite - I love the tortas, my other half is very fond of the chilaquiles. Great drinks, honestly never had a bad experience here. Can be a quick meal or a leisurely way to spend a weekend afternoon... read more

The food is good.. the service depends on how busy they are.. you might wait 20 minutes to give them your order on a busy night. The carne asada plate is delicious, the chips, salsa and guacamole are always made fresh and delicious.. when the jalapeños are in season you might get a lot more heat than you'd expect in guacamole.. the nopales with the carne asada are cooked perfectly and add a nice flavor. The tamales are huge and tasty as well.. pozole rojo is really delicious with the tamale..the only perceivable negative is the menu doesn't include one of my favorite meals, Chile Colorado.. and I wish they had Bodi on draft.. you're in Georgetown.. read more

I hadn't been here in years. I was happy to remember to visit for lunch recently. I enjoyed the food and service I almost returned for dinner the next day. I'm looking forward to my next visit. The restaurant is casual and fits well in the neighborhood. I like the outdoor dining area in the back. My go-to dish is the carne asada with the cactus. read more

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Food is alright, tacos were super crispy (over fried) but flavor wise good, the bacon on the jalapeño poppers were half crispy and half sort of soggy, the mole chicken slider was a tad sweet but overall had strong mole flavors. We also got the ceviche but found it to be lacking, tasted mostly of pineapple- the chips were fine, super crunchy. Food comes out quickly and service is friendly. Happy hour pricing makes it worth it. Loud inside and out but outdoor seating is perfect for a nice summer day. 2.5 stars if I could. read more

Fonda La Catrina - Happy Hour - Mexican Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Yummy, yummy, yummy. And no wait to boot! Well, at least not on Labor Day night. I must say, the food was good but the drinks were lacking. I had two chicken tamales (one rojo and one salsa verde) for dinner which were pretty good, but the chicken was a little dry inside. I ordered the margarita flight (strawberry, lime, and mango). They all seemed super watered down and not really flavorful. We also ordered queso fundido for an appetizer which was really good and came with homemade tortillas. I might try this place again if I'm in the area. There was another bar next door that seemed promising as well and I'm sure they are sister restaurants. read more

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Great food, good service, nice atmosphere. We started off with house margaritas (good), followed by a small bowl of pozole rojo -- mm-mm delicious! We followed that up with tamales in mole and tamales in salsa verde -- both wonderful (we had a pork and chicken fillings). Great food. Being fairly warm, we sat in the part of the dining room which is partially outside ... good ventilation, but not completely in the open. They have both inside seating and truly outside seating as well. The atmosphere is warm and friendly, and the sound levels where we sat were just perfect (enough conversations in the background to offer some privacy, but not so loud that hearing your own conversation is difficult. The server was efficient and friendly, and the drinks came quickly. The food soon followed, though not before we'd had a chance to enjoy part of our drinks -- just perfect. We'll keep going back - love this place. read more

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We've been here many times, and it's a good happy hour spot when we're in the area or passing through. My #1 favorite is the Paloma. It's a GREAT tequila cocktail if you like grapefruit. This one is flavorful, not too sweet and a good one-drink-buzz. It pairs nicely with chips and salsa, because what doesn't pair nicely with chips and salsa? We love the Elotes, it makes a great tasty corn dip to go with chips. My go-to (and I typically do not stray from this) are the tamales with mole sauce. Two fill me up nicely! We've been for brunch also, and love the brunch enchiladas. There are lots of menu options. Give it a try! read more

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A lack of flavor that can only be attributed to their desire to wrangle in their target audience of hipster white millennials who enjoy pretending they have even a semblance of culture. Street corn was good though. read more

I lived in Southern California for 20 years and my partner is the son of Mexican and Guatemalan immigrants, who was born and raised in LA. When we moved to Seattle we were....underwhelmed with Mexican and other Latin American food in the city. I'm also a vegetarian, which added to our difficulties. We tried restaurant after restaurant trying to find the kind of Mexican food we had been accustomed to. We were about to give up when we found Fonda La Catrina. It is exactly what we wanted. Delicious food, flavorful salsas and sauces, vegetarian options galore, and a warm and friendly staff. I recommend it to Seattleites and Californians alike and everyone agrees that it's amazing. I'm so happy we finally found our place. read more

I have always had a good time here over the years! Food is always solid, services is always good. Prices are decent. Vibe is relatively cool. Go to whenever I'm in Georgetown. read more

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