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Fonda Maria

3.9 (393 reviews)
Open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Updated 2 weeks ago

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What's the vibe?
Casual
Moderate noise
Good for kids
Good for groups

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Ruth C.

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.

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Debi F.

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.

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Eva Z.

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

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5 months ago

Excelente comida y sobre todo excelente servicio. El café de olla y los licuados muy buenos

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5 months ago

Food was amazing! Service was incredible! Thank you Milton! Well for sure come back again!

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1 year ago

Excellent food. Loved the Cafe de Olla. I had avocado molletes with two eggs. Highly recommend this restaurant. Everything looked delicious.

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7 months ago

Muy buena la comida 100 % recomendable y muy buen servicio y un cafe ufff riquisimo y increhible el estilo del niño milton

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4 months ago

buena comida 100% recomendado me atendió Milton Yoel, excelente servicio y atención

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7 months ago

Great food for all times of day and service was great especially the little boy who served us. Definitely will be returning!

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First time here.... Food was delicious . I recommend this place. Unique combinations, tasty salsa and good service.

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Food is excellent. You have to wait a bit longer for your food because they make it fresh. Totally worth it.

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2 years ago

I Love it. This is my second time here. So far is good. If i recommend? Yes is good price and food is yummy

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I'd this place good for large groups?

Hi! We have two small semiprivate spaces, one fits 12 people, another one 8, but we can still accommodate more than that at the front. We manage small parties up to 64 and 50 minimum in the evenings, closing the restaurant for your party only. If… Read more

Is menudo on both days Saturday and Sunday?

Hi! You can enjoy it every day of the week!

Are you guys open again?

Yes!!!

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The Chicken Koop - $20 Happy meal. Fried chicken sandwich with garlic fries or French fries + lime margarita  DINE IN ONLY. SUNDAY-TUESDAY  5PM-8PM

The Chicken Koop

4.4(1.2k reviews)
1.0 mi
$$
Outdoor seating
Sports on TV

I finally made the drive to Downey to try this chicken spot I have been eyeing for monthsssss!…read moreTheir parking lot is located in the back of the restaurant as street parking appears to be limited. They As we are a primarily chicken household, I brought my family with me to try their chicken plates and creative chicken plates. My first initial thought walking into Chicken Koop is that it has calm party vibe... the reason I say this is because through our whole time in the restaurant, they were playing a lot of my favorite songs. For a second, I thought my phone had connected to their speakers, lol! Pictured below is the Fried Chicken Sandwich and the 1/2 Roasted Chicken Plate. The Friend Chicken Sandwich was so juicy and flavorful; the breaded chicken patty had a perfect crunch to it. The 1/2 Roasted Chicken Plate was also another delicious and great choice. The chicken was cooked perfectly- again no dry chicken and it was juicy w a crunchy outer skin. The Brussels sprouts can out perfectly as well.

I stopped by after seeing it featured on Instagram and got the Belly Buster Sandwich, which is…read morechicken and waffles sandwich. The Chicken: It was just okay. The breaded seasoning had a distinct flavor that felt a bit "off" for a chicken and waffles pairing. The Waffles: it has good texture and taste. Seating: There are both indoor and outdoor seating options, and the bar is partially outdoors. Outdoor Vibe: The outdoor area is covered, but keep in mind there is no AC, so it can get quite warm. I'm glad I checked it off the list, but I didn't leave feeling like I needed to return.

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The Chicken Koop - Full Bar

Full Bar

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The garlic chicken plate

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Fatima's Grill - Hot Cheetos burrito  de Asada

Fatima's Grill

4.5(2.8k reviews)
0.0 mi
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I wanted to add an update: WOW. The food was good! But MEGA-WOW: that Lebamex sauce was the…read moreabsolute best sauce that paired well and "elevated" everything! Loke Like... the sauce is so good! Spicy, but not quick. It's like a slow tasty burn and then after awhile you realize it's hot! I found out later that the white sauce helped neutralize the hotness, but yes, that Lebamex sauce is a must try!!! I also preferred the hot cheetos burrito over the other one but that's probably because I tried it first! Both were great! Thanks for the experience! Im not usually in Downey, but hope I can visit again soon! ------- Hey! The service here is impeccable! The workers are so kind to me. I randomly came here on impulse because I was in the area and it was the first one my last that sounded interesting. There were a good amount of people that it looked really good. I saw many people coming in to order and pick up, so they seem a comfort food staple. They're very personable! They gave recommendations for me for what to order. I got the asada hot cheetos and the mix shawarma wrap. The smell of cooking here is delightful! I already know the food is going to be good with how the people dining in and taking out look really happy and excited. Thanks Yelp for the new suggestion! Also, idk if it was just because it's Sunday, but parking was plenty and easy. Good sized parking lot!

Fatima's grill was awesome…read more Don't be fooled this is a Lebanese / Mexican fusion, extremely unique. They have lots of options, treats and drinks throughout the store. My friends and I ordered the shawarma fries, Cali burrito, and the garlic shrimp fries. All of these were very good but I highly recommend the Cali burrito. Very common dish but Fatima's grill knocks it out of the park somehow. Idk how but he did. The shawarma fries also packs a lot of flavor and highly recommend. The GS fries were good but wish I got a little more shrimp. This place is not the cheapest but definitely get your money's worth in quantity and quality.

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Fatima's Grill - Nice and clean Restaurant

Nice and clean Restaurant

Fatima's Grill - Chicken taco, onions, cilantro and green sauce

Chicken taco, onions, cilantro and green sauce

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Garlic Shrimp Fries

Guacamaya Oasis

Guacamaya Oasis

4.1(892 reviews)
1.6 mi
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I loved this all-vegan mexican restaurant so much. The interior is clean and adorably decorated. It…read morelooked a bit like Rainforest Cafe-- so fun to take a few pics with the backdrops! I've been craving breakfast food for a while so I got the breakfast burrito to try. It definitely hit the spot for me, and it was so big I ended up splitting it with 2 other people. My friend got the breakfast bowl and I tried some. It was basically the same as the burrito but just deconstructed with quinoa as a base. It was all great! I love that Guacamaya serves breakfast all day for late risers like me. I really wanted to try the coconut Tres leches that was on display as well, but I think they said it was like $12. That was way too steep for me for a single slice.

Finding a good plant-based restaurant or grocery store in my area proved a bit challenging, but I…read morestumbled upon a gem in Downey! I decided to treat my best friend to dinner and drinks. The restaurant was fairly empty when we arrived. We ordered gorditas, guacamole, and nachos. I had a margarita, and my friend enjoyed her nachos with a refreshing cucumber drink. We also purchased a cup of *Champurado* to go, after sampling it - and it's truly exceptional. My gorditas featured a delicious mushroom "meat" and soy chorizo. The chorizo had a delightful kick - a pleasant spice, not overpowering. The mushroom "meat" was fantastic! The guacamole was perfect, and I appreciated the NO tomatoes. I didn't try the nachos, but my friend seemed to thoroughly enjoy the diverse ingredients. We had a wonderful time and I'll definitely be returning. I highly recommend the *Champurrado*, the gorditas (especially the mushroom one!), and the guacamole. The soy chorizo was also excellent.

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Guacamaya Oasis - Kale Caesar Salad with chicken and mango juice

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Kale Caesar Salad with chicken and mango juice

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