We were able to be squeezed in for a party of 5 for an early dinner. The vibes are cozy and vibrant and the bar, though small, was very lively. They have a great and extensive drink menu so this spot may be a great spot to start your night with a cocktail or mocktail though most drinks are $15+. We started with the fresh guacamole for 2 which is a decent portion. - served with chips and corn tortillas which is a nice touch. I also tried the Rosalita margarita which was the perfect combo of fresh, sweet, and fruity. Definitely order! I tried the mole enchiladas for my main which was quite filling and very good. I very much appreciate they also make cheese or chicken and cheese quesadillas for kids off menu for $9.99 and $11.99 respectively. read more

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We checked this place out recently for brunch and it was good. The place isn't very big (10-12 tables) but we had a reservation. The staff were friendly and informative about their brunch specials. An entree and 3 brunch drinks for $39.95 is such a great deal in the area. We started with the guacamole. We had 3 people, but we went with the guacamole for 2 and it was the perfect size to share. My wife had the pollo taquitos, I had the al pastor taquitos, and my brother in law had the chilaquiles with skirt steak. Everything was good. Very flavorful and came out pretty quick. We will definitely be back. read more

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Very good Mexican food, they have a nice inside set up and a better back yard set for about 20 people. Service was excellent and this place is great for date night. read more

Considering that it was Valentine's Day, my experience at Fonda was nothing short of excellent. The seating was a bit more tight, but that's expected at any location in Park Slope. We had reservations for 9:30 and were immediately sat down after they rearranged the table a bit. We were greeted by our waitress. We loved the drinks. Just the right amount of liquor and it was served to us quickly. I ordered the corn soup and guacamole for appetizer. The guac was soo fresh and all the ingredients were delicious. On the side of my meal, I also order platanos with the queso. The camarones mosquito was soo good and the flavors popped. We were very happy with our experience here! read more

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My friend and I went for a late lunch today. The food was excellent! My friend ordered the salad with avocado and spicy carrots. It looked great and was delicious. We shared some plantains and one of the specials: mini latkes. Loved them! I also had the soup special (a creamy corn). Neither of us is vegetarian but we were really impressed with how flavourful everything was. The only issue was with the service. It wasn't busy, but took a while for anyone to come back after our drinks came. And I had to make three attempts to get the attention of the waitress when we wanted to get dessert. The flan was beautifully caramelized and a nice size for the two of us to share. That was the only photo we thought to take. read more

Fonda Park Slope - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I do have to say while it's been one of my favorite places to bring friends to it's changed from the past six years. I came in this past week for dinner and service is still very friendly, typical Mexican hospitality, some of the greatest margaritas I've had in New York. But food wise as with everywhere else's shrinkflation hit prices went up and you get less I ordered the steak plate this time you had to pay extra for rice and beans which were included in it before no more free tortillas either. That's one crappy part other than that food is still very good. read more

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Love their hibiscus margarita! The service is nice, always a nice time when I come there! read more

Fonda Park Slope - Hibiscus margarita - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We stopped in here for a quick drink while wondering around the neighborhood. It was Happy Hour so the place was fairly packed, but we managed to grab seats at the bar. (Happy Hour is available at the bar only.) The bartender was friendly and attentive. Mom & I got a Watermelon Margarita and my sister a classic with Mezcal ($11). The Watermelon Margarita ($12) was delicious and refreshing. I could taste the fresh watermelon. My sister enjoyed the classic margarita. The place is quaint with festive décor. The boozy brunch is a great deal. For $37.50 you get an entrée and 3 cocktails. I will check it out next time for sure! read more

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Fonda always hits the spot, no matter the location. This location has very cute decor. I came on a date with my boyfriend on a Saturday night and we were sat right away. read more

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Immaculate happy hour - $11-$12 margaritas . Strawberry mango and classic mezcal were great. The strawberry flavor is my favorite. Quesadilla was great happy hour special . We also had the carne asada which was great flavor. Would definitely come back again to try their food. Happy hour is at the bar only. read more

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First things first- for the uninitiated, you should plan to arrive on a weekday around 4:00 for one of the best happy hour deals in the Slope. You get a mix of all types squeezed in at the smallish bar area (seating around 9) but the menu selections are worth it at the price point. I rarely go wrong with a mango margarita on the rocks and an order of the nachos which is a massive platter of tortilla chips layered with chorizo, black beans, Chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, crema and pickled jalapenos. All menu items including the guac are $11 and you will save $3-4 on drinks depending on your libation of choice. Service has always been excellent; bartenders are usually pretty attentive and friendly. There is plenty of additional sitting as well as a seasonal backyard area and the regular menu plays most of the greatest hits with the Pollo Norteno (guajillo marinated chicken with cheese, peppers and onions and warm tortillas) and carnitas being the standout. If it weren't for the bar situation, I might knock off one star as those Slope prices have me wondering what I would be able to get for the same cost in nearby Sunset Park but there is enough of a selection at happy hour, for Fonda to make it into the weekly rotation. read more

Best spot around for Happy Hour! 4-6pm weekdays including New Years Day. I tried the elote soup not on the happy hour menu and it was soooooo delicious. Flavorful and green! Happy hour is just at the bar but includes food options as well. We tried the mushroom quesadilla and guacamole along with our drinks and soup and for 3 strong drinks and three food items it was about $76. Filling and top tier delicious. Also, something to mention the bartender was super friendly and the e orange slices were so good! We asked for more of the garnish to snack on. Citrus is in season so this may have been why the orange slices were so good. read more

Went for brunch today, food was great! My coworker had an omelette which lacked a bit of seasoning but otherwise everything was good, mimosas were good as well! read more

Fonda Park Slope - Guacamole & chips - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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A nice gorgeous evening dining in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn. A huge full moon added to the scenario. Mexican-American cuisine. Check out their menu. Good company and good victuals. Must make a reservation. It's always crowded there. Dining is inside, out front or outside rear where we were. Nice read more

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Great neighborhood place. I stopped by for happy hour on my way home from a eye Drs visit. Margarita was refreshing. I love the old fashion ornate glassware. Next time I'll have to come n try the great looking plates. Love the matches! Comes w a great pick up line! read more

Fonda Park Slope - Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Still a winner in my book. I first discovered Fonda about 9 years ago and I've been back a couple times since. On this latest visit, it's restaurant week and decide to take bae to dinner. Full disclosure, I wasn't clear about what their restaurant week menu was offering. It wasn't on the site. Going in to the visit I was clear about what I wanted him to experience but hadn't really thought past the guac and chips for myself and of course I knew what I wanted to drink. I had a hibiscus margarita that wasn't really giving what it was supposed to and for the record, it was really sorrel. I am not sure why folks confuse the two- they are two distinctively different plants with very different flavors. Bae had a double shot of Don Julio with pineapple juice. Meh! We arrived at 6:45 and chose to sit in the back. It was elbow to elbow but still cozy and private enough to create a vibe. We dive into the guac- divine. He got the skirt steak and I ordered the salmon. Both came with a tiny side of rice, beans and we ordered the street corn. There was more than enough sides to go around and leave for leftovers. The skirt steak was smothered with a sauce that brandished mushrooms - which he doesn't usually like but devoured. The salmon was in a rich paste like tomato sauce but tasted very delectable. It was crispy on the bottom, moist in the middle chock full of flavor. To close out the experience we ordered both the flan and tres leches. Bay-bee, let me tell you about the coffee flavor they added to the flan that made it taste like an aphrodisiac. Exceptional. read more

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I love the food here! The server was awesome! My wife and I will be back. Everything was delicious! read more

I was in the mood for tacos and my friend said I had to try the guacamole at Fonda. We sat outside as it was warm with a cool breeze and we had a dog. Their outside seating had air conditioning and fans. I was very impressed. We asked for them to turn it off as it wasn't needed. They happily obliged. We got the small guacamole. My friend said we should do a large. But I figured we were getting so many things and didn't want to waste. It came with chips, tortillas, salsa and you could choose the spice level of the guac. The portion was much smaller than I thought and given the amount of chips and additional included tortillas it wasn't enough guacamole. Not to mention $16 and they served it in a dish with crevices so you lose about 10% of your guac. It was however the best guacamole I ever had. Even better than the table side guacamole I had in Mexico. I know it's made to order. You can taste every ingredient and it was perfectly balanced. I don't know where they get their avocados from. Of course we got another small, should've listened to my friend in the first place. We preferred the spicy over the medium but both were good. We ordered two sides of chicharron. They were $3 each and a pretty small portion. But another exceptional item. Crispy not greasy and still warm when brought to the table. I wish they sold them in a larger portion. We all opted for taquitos. Two of us got carne asada and my friend who recommended the spot got Al pastor. The carne asada was very disappointing. The guacamole and chicharrones left me with great expectations. This fell flat. Most of the steak was chewy, not tender and bland. I couldn't believe it. I asked for a side of salsa verde. It was honestly the nastiest salsa verde I ever had. It was sour and salty. No heat whatsoever and it definitely didn't taste like the charred the vegetables as is customary when making salsa verde. My friend's Al pastor was better in terms of flavor and texture but I don't like pineapple with savory. If I'm getting pork tacos it's has to be carnitas. Which they offer carnitas on the menu but not in taco form which was baffling to me. The plantains came covered in cream and queso Fresca both bland and unnecessary additions. I scraped it off. The plantain themselves were ripe and yummy. The drinks were divine. We all tried the popular Rosalita which is the hibiscus margarita. You have the option of frozen or on the rocks for a $1 more. It comes with a hibiscus rim. But I opted for a tajin rim. It was well balanced and the hibiscus flavor really shines. Coupled with the tajin rim adding a little smoky and spiciness. Next I tried the tamarindo and you have the option of subbing the tequila for mezcal. I got the mezcal my friend got it with tequila. It was wayyyy better with the mezcal. The smokiness paired very well with the tamarind and added a depth of flavor. My friend agreed. The tequila version wasn't as nuanced. The Pasilla rim added to the drinks complex flavor profile. My favorite drink we tried. El pepino came with mezcal, lime, orange, cucumber ginger pure and a tajin pasilla rim. Another flavorful, refreshing, multilayered cocktail. The rim was my favorite, the mixture of passilla and tajin hit all 5 basic tastes. Senorita Manguito was good. I love st. Germain and the addition of mango and bubbly component made it fruity, citrusy and strong. For dessert we tried the special mango mouse cake. There was great mango flavor, it was light and not too sweet. I'm a chocolate lover so I got the Morenitas which is a chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream. They had salted Carmel ice cream on the menu so I asked to sub that for the vanilla. They agreed. I'm not a huge brownie lover and wish it would've been chocolate cake instead. It was very rich and decadent and something you would need to share. The creamy dense texture with the creaminess of the ice cream was a little overwhelming. The salted caramel ice cream was delicious and balanced. I probably should've stuck with the vanilla given how intense the brownie was. Pastelito de caramel was caramel cake with whipped cream chocolate and cajeta sauce. It was warm and delicious. Not too sweet with great caramel flavor. The sauces added more layers of flavor. I liked the brownie the least. Our server wasn't as pleasant as I would've liked. She wasn't blatantly rude. Just a little stand offish and seemed like she didn't want to be there. The busboy however was very nice. Always smiling, he even brought our dog some water without being asked. It is very pricey especially for Mexican food and some of the portions. I would dine again. read more

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We've been going to Fonda for years and love it. Last night we almost had a lousy experience but NO! The management went above and beyond to make everything work perfectly for us. I was very grateful because it was my birthday. We all enjoy the food- my favorite is always camarones adobado and it was delicious as usual. My son loves the fried plantains and they really are they best of anywhere we've eaten. Thanks Fonda for continuing to be a reliable, fun, delicious place for our family! read more

Quite a small restaurant. We came for brunch and made a reservation. We waited by the door for over 10 minutes before anyone even acknowledged us. We came for brunch and we shared the guacamole which tasted very fresh. It came with chips and blue corn tortillas which was a nice touch. I got the Revueltos Estilo Veracruz. The plantains added a nice sweet touch to an other wise very meh dish - it was all a very soft log of egg and beans and cheese and plantains. The service here was quite slow... for the amount of tables and the amount of servers around, our waiter was never anywhere to be found. The real reason I came was for the drinks! I had three of the rosalitas which were super strong. I feel like three super strong drinks at a brunch is superior to bottomless brunch any day. I just wished the food and service matched the drinks. read more

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I've been meaning to try Fonda for awhile and I recently lucked out because it was a only a short walk from where I was in Prospect Park. The drinks and food were excellent. Everything was fresh. It didnt feel heavy which was nice from how itis inducing some food can be. I started with the guacamole which was good. Nothing special just simple and well done. I also had the double passion mezcal and tequila which I loved. It was a large drink but not too strong and really refreshing. For entrees I had the Shrimp Adobada and my fiancee had the Shrimp mosquito. We both left happy. About 5 large shrimp over a small bed of rice with black bean sauce and a small arugula and radish side salad. Really hit the spot. Was a little under salted, a lime wedge would have probably done it justice. Service was pretty good. Bill was a bit higher than I would have liked but such is dining out in Park Slope lol. read more

They have a pretty good brunch do you hear where two drinks come with your entrée. I went in the middle of winter and sat in their outdoor back patio and felt OK! They have a nicely heated tent set up but now that the weather is warming up, you probably won't have to worry about that anymore. Their guacamole was so good and so were there tortillas. Man I could've just had those two things and been OK. So authentic and full of flavor. Great place in Brooklyn to brunch it out. read more

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A bunch of my friends came here for broozy brunch - the place itself is super cute and they have both indoor and outdoor setting. It definitely is a smaller place so not necessarily great for huge groups but there were six of us and we made reservations in advance and were able to get a spot here on a Saturday around 1 pm. They have a boozy brunch option (the only downside is that it is not completely unlimited; it was three drinks plus an entree which isn't too bad but we were just mistaken and thought that it would be unlimited drinks. They have a four different drink options for the boozy brunch - ranging from beer to cocktails. We all went with the Hibiscus Rosalita which was super refreshing, fruity and perfect for a hot day. That one was definitely our favorite and I'm pretty sure that majority of us just got three of that drink. They were a bit slow in regards to getting our drink order - but it was fairly busy with a decently big group that was present so we did not think too much of it. For food, I got the omelet de espinaca which was pretty good, but my boyfriend got the torta de pollo which was absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this if you are coming but all of my friends loved what they got as well so I would say anything is pretty good on the menu. Overall, the bill came out to around $40 pp with tip and tax which is not too bad for brunch and drinks. The vibes were definitely cute and the food was great so I can see myself back here in the future. read more

Tina's take: 11/10 This hidden gem is amazing. The drinks were strong and the food was delicious. There were many tasty options but I would recommend the appetizer with the duck 10000%. Once we finished our appetizer our mains came out and they did not disappoint. Rice and beans were also given for the table as a side. I will defiantly be coming back. read more

Fonda Park Slope - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love the happy hour here, the food has great flavor. Definitely spring for the margarita with mezcal if you're into a smoky flavor. read more

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My second favorite dish is Mexican food and this place takes the cake. The service is excellent, the ambiance very nice. The food here is really good. It's a little on the pricey side and wish they had more options but I always go there and order the same dish.. nice find in park slope.. read more

Amazing food,great drinks! One of our favorites on the neighborhood. Sometimes hard to park n best to get a reservation but worth it!

Came for happy hour and I was impressed with the service and the food! I had their hibiscus frozen margarita and despite it being happy hour priced, it wasn't watered down! I had their guacamole and goat cheese flan, both were absolutely fantastic. I'm pretty picky about both of these dishes and they managed to make fresh takes without compromising authenticity. I definitely will be back to try their mole enchiladas! read more

The birria was delicious- succulently stewed brisket with onions and herbs came with black bean purée, flour tortillas and rice. The ceviche was very limey and deliciously cold and shrimp was plump and sweet. The tuna was not so present and indiscernible w the diced tomatoes. The cheese chorizo fondue was interesting but just a vat of melted cheese really. The Brussel sprouts w squash was delicious and candy m-like and addictive. Fonda is small, intimate & stylish. Will be back. read more

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Was here back on March 28th for happy hour .. so got brunch burrito texano . We sat inside . They still were doing vacations cards I'd , for about $33 you get and entree and a free drink w/ your order. Is a GAINT size burrito. Probably enough to take home the other half . The food here os really amazing. Definitely will be back here .. they have a backyard as well as the front outside area for dinner . MKe sure you are well seated for this meal ..I think the best deal is there brunch or happy hour from 4-6 pm . For the price you are getting your money worth here'! read more

Fonda Park Slope - Brunch Burrito Texano w/ eggs, potatoes , beans and steak w: toppings. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Food, service, ambiance -- all excellent! I've been here a couple times now and my only "complaint" is that it's not in my neighborhood. But I definitely recommend it for delicious Mexican food, tasty drinks, and servers so warm & friendly they make you want to invite them to sit down & join you for a while! read more

Great brunch spot, still dreaming and lusting for that shrimp with cilantro rice and creamy garlic sauce. Menu says it wasn't available for brunch but it was definitely a popular dish from looking at the tables near us. There's a brunch special which is a good deal, includes 3 drinks per person, which obviously isn't ideal for everyone lol so make sure you go with people who handle their liquor. We sat in backyard garden with really good overhead heaters. Only dislike was service, waiter seemed irritable and annoyed about how long it took for us to decide what to order, then failed to check or offer water throughout our meal. When paying the check, he stood directly above the card reader closely monitoring each tip which made us extremely uncomfortable. read more

Fonda Park Slope - Shrimp Camarones al Ajilo - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love the cups they use, super cute! The happy hour frose is perfect for a hot summer day. The only thing is happy hour is only at the bar and its very limited seating. Not good for a group happy hour. read more

Fonda Park Slope - Frose - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Service kind of fell off with the pandemic, but these guys are definitely back! Excellent service, delicious food and a friendly vibe. I got the enchiladas suizas, which were so good it's going to be hard not to get them next time. Will definitely be back soon. read more

Got a couple of drinks. Rosalita was strong and good. The La Piñata was also pretty good. The guac was very small, and served in a weird stone mortar with tons of holes that the guac would fill up. The chips were a bit stale. For $15 guac, it's definitely not good enough in size or taste. The enchiladas suizas was good as well as the enchiladas de mole. The service was pretty bad, server would check in on the few tables around us then disappear for over 10 min. We had to request the check from another server to get to our movie on time. Will not be coming back. TL;DR: Drinks are ok, avoid guacamole, enchiladas were good. Service wasn't good. read more

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Good drinks, the food was just ok We went for brunch, they offer a special for $32 that includes an entree and 3 drinks. The ceviche was the best thing I had, it was spicy but the portion was pretty small. Pollo norteno was tasteless, shrimp dish came with a creamy sauce that was really rich, steak in the tacos and tostada had a weird, rank taste. Go with the Rosalita over the tamarind margarita read more

I loved their steak and mushrooms! The drinks were delicious and loved the vibe of the place. read more

Fonda Park Slope - Carne Asada Con Hongos and Rosalita Margarita - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

TOTALLY FOND OF FONDA!!! Oh MY! This place is one of two I know of and I totally f'd up by never eating at the one in LES when I worked down the block. I came for Sunday brunch with the bestie. The Hibiscus cocktail was it the Rosalia? Superb They were many other cocktails offered it was tough to choose but the young man who waited on us had a special attitude. He spoke to patrons in a different tone to suite the parties and I really really loved that. His recommendations were spot on. Spinach rice and shrimp was bomb! Huevos Rancheros was to be expected but paired with the homemade salsa and chorizo potatoes words cannot define the bliss I was in. They got it Perfect! The drinks were strong and the wait was 30 mins Bc I was unvaxxed at the time. They have outdoor in front and in the back which was super great for both restaurant and patron. I would absolutely go back anytime LOVED IT!! Heard they have tableside guacamole but I'm allergic and my friends understand. read more

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Amazing authentic food with quaint outdoor patio seating in the back. Very attentive service. Delicious ( and beautiful) watermelon margarita!! read more

Fonda Park Slope - Al Pastor, Pollo, & Carnitas De Fonda - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Excellent service! Excellent food! Excellent cocktails! Will definitely be back! Place is small and quaint.