This spot in Downey is serving up some amazing Mexican food. Fonda Maria has everything you need from Breakfast lunch or dinner. I went in not knowing what to expect and I left extremely full and happy, from their full chilaquiles to their full on food plates I was so happy every bite I took. Make sure to try their menudo and pozole as well because their soups are extremely rich in flavor. Thank you so much for having me out @fondamaria! I'll be back! read more

Fonda Maria - Alambre, Fonda breakfast and Menudo chico - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Stopped by for lunch and this place had a great variety of Mexican dishes. Our server was Milton and he was so friendly and super helpful, checking in on us on multiple occasions to make sure we had everything we needed. All of our dishes were flavorful and great portions. My enchiladas had the right level of spicy, the hígado was soft and th salmon was cooked just right. The birria bowl was also very good, we used the salsa from the chips and it gave it the perfect kick. Their michelada was refreshing and th mix of flavors was very unique. They don't offer outside seating anymore as some of the pictures show. Parking was a bit challenging since this location is shared with other businesses. read more

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I got the Mole enchiladas de pollo for breakfast and the mole was very good. It's a little sweeter than I'm used to and still very good and savory. The cafe de olla is absolutely perfect. Service is fast and friendly. Reminded me of when I used to work at my parents restaurant in bell gardens down the street for many years. Will be coming back since it's on my way to work I forgot my mug there 1/11/26, will pick up tomorrow if they held it for me since it's my favorite work mug read more

Decided to try restaurant and was happy to know they served Menudo. I'm not sure what it was, even after I added all the condiments and extra lime it still did not taste right, canned menudo would have been better! I was so disappointed. It was a bit greasy too, they asked if I wanted homey what I got was super small and barley any added. I really wanted it to taste good. read more

Fonda Maria - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

We went to Fonda Maria for breakfast. I ordered the chorizo and eggs. My son ordered the enfrijoladas. Both were delicious. The ambiance and the service are also good. Prices are great. read more

Fonda Maria - Enfrijoladas - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

The chilaquiles are the only thing I've had, I love that they're spicy. If you like them crunchy make sure to let them know because they put a lot of salsa read more

Tacos verse great, salad is fresh and the milkshake was just ok, but I enjoyed it on a hot day. Overall 4 stars

First and last time I order from here. Apparently when you order from uber the driver is the one in charge of making sure he gets the right order from "the table" and management has no say in what order the driver is taking they don't even check if the order they are leaving with is correct as they do not handle the order to the driver all this information was passed on by a really rude manager who instead of trying to fix the situation said my order was still there if i wanted to go get it No way in treating paying customers One stupid attitude could damage your reputation you should get rid of people that handle your business like this one persons stupid read more

If youre looking for great service & food that feels home made definitely check this spot out me & my girl were looking to kill time decided to try it out definitely did not disappoint! Their coffees are amazing i got a iced cafe de olla & my girl got a iced horchata cafe, definitely try it out!!! read more

I wish I would've taken more pictures but honestly, I just felt to comfortable from the moment we walked in that I forgot. The hospitality was top notch. Our servers were both named Milton and he just kept serving us that Delicious Coffee. There was no limit. I had the molletes de chorizo and they were delicious. We were a big party with no reservation and they were able to accommodate us quickly. Everyone was satisfied. Will come back again read more

Fonda Maria - Cafe de olla - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

I've been here twice now and every time I go the food is amazing in the sense that it feels like I'm eating a very homie meal. Great service, the owner is super nice. It's a quiet ambiance. I had different dishes off the menu but the one that brought me back to when I was a kid was the "hígado encebollado picante." It honestly made me tear up when I told the owner that it reminded of how my mom makes that dish. Highly recommend. Definitely will be going back. It's a place that we have to visit every time we are in town. read more

Fonda María is AMAZING. Everything here tastes so delicious -- truly la comida sabe casera, like home-cooked food made with so much care and love. We're visiting from San Francisco and this is our second time coming, and it's honestly never a miss. We've tried the pozole, huevos rancheros, and hígado encebollado, and every single dish has been so flavorful and comforting. You can really taste the quality and tradition in the food. On top of that, the service is incredible -- everyone is so kind and welcoming, which makes the experience even better. This place just feels good to be in. We will definitely be back every time we're out here. Highly recommend if you're looking for authentic, delicious Mexican food that feels like home. read more

Food is really good and fresh ! The service is fast and kind. The ambience is like grandma's house very homie , welcoming and light. Coffee is very strong exactly what my Salvadorean mom loves. Oscar was so sweet, very attentive, and happy to serve! Definitely recommend to bring mom, dad, aunt and youngings. read more

I eat at Fonda Maria at least 3 times a week. The beef soup (Calde de res) is my favorite! I highly recommend Fonda Maria Restaurant! Milton is my favorite server! read more

I love this little restaurant! I had been wanting to try it for a while, since its branding and location are outside of the typical Downey franchise vibe. The service was great and the food was delicious. Definitely has an indulgent energy with large portions and sizing. My boyfriend and I got iced coffees and they are huge!!! Overall it was a fun family outing and I will be back. read more

I usually have my breakfast in person but today I ordered for take out. I will always stick to the chilaquiles, with eggs and chorizo. Absolutely delicious!!! read more

Muy rica la comida y excelente servicio. Milton Joel súper atento, amable y rápido. ¡Sin duda vuelvo! read more

I love this place! The food is delicious, service is great, Milton is so nice and helpful. The environment is cozy. I love their breakfast and have also tried their dinner. read more

Great local spot with authentic Mexican dishes! Lovely staff and great customer service.

I think I'm addicted to these mole enchiladas! They are DELICIOUS! Every time I come to Fonda Maria, the service and food is amazing. I love this hidden gem, if you haven't tried this place yet I encourage you to do so :) read more

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I'm not one to write reviews but I really wanted to share my experience. I came here with a party of 12 (last minute) on a Saturday night and it was everyone's first time here. We called ahead of arriving asking if they could accommodate a large party last minute. Which they said yes, we'll have a table ready for you. When we arrive the table was in fact ready for us with everything we needed, chips, salsa, flatware and menus. The service: Our waiter was very attentive, asked everyone's drink order as they arrive, (since we all arrived at different times) he participated in conversation, made recommendations on some of his favorite dishes, checked in on us multiple times and even made the whole table laugh several times during our meal. The food: Everything we had was delicious. No one complained about the food and kept saying they would come back. Even the two kids (ages 10 and 9) liked the food. Items orders where Birria Tacos, Asada Fries, Choriqueso, Pambazo, Alambre, Shrimp cocktail, Taquitos Dorados, Overall great vibe, food, service. Will be coming back. read more

Today I went back to my favorite Mexican restaurant: Fonda María, is an absolute gem in Downey! The food is consistently delicious and full of authentic flavor. My favorite dish is the pork ribs in green salsa with cactus, perfectly cooked, tender, and incredibly flavorful and spicy . The Fonda chilaquiles are also very good and always hit the spot. They serve the best café de la olla (cinnamon coffee) and cornbread in Downey, hands down. It's the perfect way to start or end your meal. Special thank you to our waiter, Milton Joel a very polite, attentive, and professional young waiter who made our experience even better. Excellent service paired with amazing food keeps us coming back. Highly recommend! Sorry. I didn't take pictures. read more

Everything was really good and the service I loved Cafe de Hoya it's really delicious and the menudo definitely I recommend read more

We had such a great experience at Fonda Maria. The El Alambre was incredibly tasty, perfectly seasoned, and absolutely delicious. We also ordered the green juice and the tacos de birria, and everything was full of flavor and so satisfying. The service was excellent from start to finish, which made the whole experience even better. I truly wish we had a restaurant like this closer to where we live. If you're in town, I would definitely recommend checking this place out. read more

Fonda Maria - Dinning area - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Food was not good sadly, caldo de pollo chicken was not tender it needed flavor, normally I don't add salt we had to. Vegetables were cooked well at least. We got another plate it had beans they were dry sad looking. The waitress was not that nice he probably wasn't feeling good, kept coughing the least he can do wear a mask. They were a bit busy with pick up orders not paying attention to the clients in restaurant. Restaurant is nice and clean have gone before with better outcome. Not this time unfortunately it was not what we expected read more

The steak picado plate were off the hook! We had the spicy costillatas de puerco and they were mouth watering

The food isn't good and the service is dreadfully slow .About 45 mins to receive a dish. It's beautifully decorated, but what is beauty without substance. read more

My cousin loves this place and really wanted to bring me here. She told me the menudo is amazing, so I ordered a large bowl. For me , it was ok. The meat was a little tough. And the broth was not very flavorful. I kinda knew when the bowl arrived and there was not a red hue. I was not too pleased. I didn't want to disappoint my cousin, so I said I liked it, but the bowl was huge (and it was) and cocouldn't finish it. I'd like to come back next time I'm in town and get a different plate. It is a beautiful restauran and the Cafe de Olla is bomb! read more

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Service was great,been coming here for years,Milton is the man! Spicy food is the best! It's my go to spot always ! Remodeled the whole restaurant to a good home feeling,good job guys! read more

Came here for the first time and it was incredible. I'm from Downtown Los Angeles but willing to make the drive to Downey just to taste their amazing, authentic Mexican plates!! I would definitely recommend trying different plates as they are carefully curated for a full experience. 10/10! read more

Fonda Maria - Inside of Restaurant - Mexican Near Me - Downey, California

Fonda Maria, located in a strip mall, serves homestyle Mexican cuisine. If you're looking for a unique dining experience, give it a try! #mexicanfood #homestyle #birriatacos #chilaquiles https://yelp.to/-zegejNB90 https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0jCcNbMqFxhehb5yrf83GvRCTn1jE5xoJJTXnRc3NJoVLUCJWFjRtXnvnnRDAgDLRl&id=100094862760021&mibextid=cr9u03 read more

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The restaurant is nice and clean. The lady behind the family is very sweet. I really wanted the posole. I heard a lot about it but what I got the meat tasted like it was old in the meat. read more

Thank you Ruth your restaurant is a fresh welcome to the Mexican restaurant scene. Your food is the star, but also the contemporary design and of course your attention to good service. The complementary salsa and chips are addictive. Be careful don't get full off this, it happens. I've had lots of café de olla, and this one with the right amount of piloncillo is spot on perfect. Not to mention, there's refills, WOW! I usually get the chicken enchiladas with a easy over egg. The salsa and all the add ons are blended just right. I've come her with my girlfriend, sister, and dad. They all like the dishes that they had. Thank you for restoring my hope, that there are really good Mexican restaurants around. read more

Do not come here. The menu is very confusing and does not reflect what the food looks like. This is done in purpose to up-charge. Not coming back to this place. To the owner, do you understand your own menu? I've never seen a menu this horrible. Service: both servers and cook don't even know the menu. Updating due to the owners response: 1. You have descriptions and no pictures aligning with what is being served so unless you have seen the plate before there is no way to know. Again, you did not answer if you understood your own menu. Clearly not 2. The only reason we did not leave the place was out of courtesy and because we had already wasted over 1 hr for food. And no, we did not finish your food or the boiled beans that I've never seen any place serve. And last but not least, learn to take criticism that can potentially improve your business instead of making customers walk away. As a business owner, I continuously take feedback from customers to improve a service which clearly you are not. Good luck read more

So good some of the best food, and the Cafe de Olla is like no other. Would highly recommend if you want authentic Mexican food.

Fonda Maria is hidden next to stator bros. It's warm and feels like grandmas house. My grandparents love it here. They come often! Abigail and Milton are very friendly and attentive, they really know how to treat my needy grandparents who can sometimes be tough. I do appreciate when wait staff love on the elderly. I've came here a number of times. I personally love the coffee I think it's a 10/10. The biscuit they serve with butter and jelly is a 10/10. The chips are a hit or miss. Sometimes they're fresh and sometimes they're not. Today they were on point. Overall I would recommend every family to come by :) read more

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As a local, I can't believe I never noticed this place before Everything, from start to finish, was fantastic. The service was excellent, and the food was delicious Will def be coming back read more

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Love this place, my wife and I go over on Sunday after church to get our Mexican food fix, food is fresh and delicious, I normally the Fonda breakfast which is very filling. I highly recommend this place read more

I got a pambaso, and choriqueso. The pambaso was pretty good and so was my choriqueso. The service could be better, I get it, no one wants to be at work... but this is customer service and sometimes we need to throw that smile on and fake it till you make it. The decor and tables were clean, everyone other than the person taking our order was friendly. She wasn't unfriendly, just looked miserable. read more

Delicious breakfast with granddaughter. French toast, orange juice, cafe de olla was all delicious. Friendly, chill cafe in a shopping center. I will go back soon if even for the delicious caffe! read more