Normally, I always enjoy eating the carne asada fries as they are my favorite thing to get here. However, I was really disappointed with my last visit because the carne asada fries tasted nothing like how it normally does. I believe they gave me old or rancid meat. I hope that this review is taken into consideration, and I apologize for it being harsh, but I would love to see this restaurant do well, and not have unsatisfied customers. I will make sure to adjust the rating back to 5 star when the asada fries are of standard. read more

Some time in December midweek i arrived 6:48 to dine in restaurant. I paid $67.13 At approximately 7:15pm as i was paying for my meal. I witness 8 firemen from Ventura County Fillmore Fire Dept. get turned away. Because kitchen is close. First of all i was disappointed to see that at 7:15pm our first responders be turned away, when you close at 8pm I check the hours you have listed shows you close 7:30pm I asked the cashier why would she turn away service let alone our first responders. she clearly stated that the kitchen needed to cool off before closing, kitchen closes at 7:30pm My response to her, well just so that you know what time it is currently the time is 7:15pm read more

Looking for great, authentic Mexican food in the Heritage Valley, La Fondita is the place. Every positive review is spot on. The food here is amazing. The atmosphere is old school Mexican and takes me back to a different era. Also my go to bakery for Christmas tamales. Perfect Fillmore spot to soak in the real Fillmore. read more

A great local spot. We went once on a busy day and waited almost an hr for pancakes but my dad got his menudo right away but we have since been back and also picked up an order for beef & chicken tamales and everyone loved them! They were so good!! Customer service has always been kind! read more

Every time that we have come here, weekly, the food and service has been outstanding. La Fondita is small, intimate with a local charm and ambiance. It is our Taco Tuesday and more. read more

Great tasting food and good service. The tortillas were fresh and if you drink they have all your favorite beverages.

We were on an adventure today and looked for a recommendation for breakfast and this place came up. We went in for a try and the place is very small with a limited seating. The service is slow for a small restaurant. It took the young lady a while to return and take our order. I was disappointed to start with this kind of service. I ordered the chorizo and eggs for breakfast and Jamaica water. The water took up to half of my meal to receive. The business is very busy don't get me wrong. I was not a fan of the refried beans, for my taste they were too salty. I ate half of my meal because it did not settle well with my tummy. I wish they would have been more attentive to us because we had our pilled of dirty dishes and they would pass by and not pick them up, we had to ask for our bill, extra napkins and my tortillas for my meal. I was tempted to try the sweet bread but after the tummy issue I decided to play it safe and stay away. Maybe next time I will try something different. read more

Breakfast burritos are delicious and the hardshell tacos are absolutely delicious. I've also tried their menudo it was one of the best I've ever had read more

Little hole in the wall gem I found while headed back to Ventura. Was busy on a Sunday (love that for them) and still service was great & quick. The food... immaculate. We got two cocas mexicana, a jicama juice, chile rellano plate, a beef hardshell taco, and the chilaquiles plate that surprisingly came with papas. I'm sort of a rice & beans fanatic (I have been on the hunt to find refried beans that remind me of my abuelita's recipe) and these were great especially with the fried eggs. read more

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Ordered pickup from here countless times because it's close to where I live so it's convenient and I love supporting local spots. Every single time there is an issue and tonight was the final straw. In the past, they've charged me for stuff that I ordered but never received, forgot to start my order so I had to wait nearly 30 minutes after arriving, and straight up gave me the wrong food. Tonight was no different. Ordered three tacos, a side of rice and beans, and a chile verde plate, and I was charged for it all. I got the chile verde plate, but only received two tacos and no rice and beans. How're you gonna remember to charge me for the food, but forget to give me the food? Also, the salsa I asked for was spilled in the bag so my container was drenched. I got a chile verde plate for the first time because I tried it at another local place (Vallarta's) a couple weeks ago and became obsessed. It was beyond underwhelming from here. The pork was overcooked and didn't seem restaurant made. It tasted like they bought it from a store and just heated it up or they simply don't care about the quality of the food they're serving. The tortillas also tasted store bought and were cold... from now on, I'll just order from other Mexican restaurants in town even if it's less convenient. I can't speak to how the experience or ambiance is in person because I always order pickup. Maybe it's better. If you're going for something simple like a quesadilla, carne asada fries, or nachos, this place is fine, but anything other than that, I'd pick somewhere else. Plus they might forget to give it to you! read more

Grabbed a breakfast burrito to go after calling ahead. Quoted 15-20 minutes and it took exactly that. Eggs, bacon, cheese, potatoes and pico. Super delicious and plenty for the hubs and me. $10.68 was a fair price. Restaurant was pretty full for Thursday mid-morning but it's pretty small, so I'm glad I ordered to go. Nice small shop and on-site baked goods for any home needs. read more

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La Fondita is the kind of place your grandma would run if she had a restaurant. It's small and family run with a cute shop next door that has panaderia, sodas and candy. We had menudo and Caldo de pollo and both were excellent. The service was friendly and attentive. They take pride in their doors and you can taste it. We will be back! read more

La Fondita - Caldo de Pollo - Mexican Near Me - Fillmore, California

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I really love the food here. It's not the fanciest place or gourmet but something about it just really feels like a home cooked meal. So far I've tried the beef enchilada with red sauce (dinner), and breakfast burrito with Machaca (lunch). Both were great. The vibe is like a diner but smaller, with a bakery on one side. Sit by the window in a booth and watch locals go by. It's nice to have a local place close by with nice staff. Will definitely be back. read more

Its our first time coming here and will be back again. Their food is great taste like home cooked meal. read more

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If you want a good portion of Menudo, don't come here, and the Caldo de Pollo made my wife throw up, sooo... think twice. Service was as bad as the food. read more

Very unorganized , service was bad they took long to seat us n to place our order . We waited over 45 minutes for our food Food Is good but service needs to improve read more

After them graciously allowing me to use their bathroom and having a chance to see folks enjoying their food we decided to have lunch here. It was a really good decision, the food was great, the service attentive. One side is set up for take out with a huge case filled with Mexican pastries that looked sooo good. The other side is sit down, you don't come here for ambiance, just good food, enjoy. read more

The horchata was refreshing had a rich a creamy taste. Chilaquiles were a bit bland, but I enjoyed the bistec with the potatoes. Had a nice spice them. read more

La Fondita - Horchata - Mexican Near Me - Fillmore, California

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Nothing on my plate was hot. It's like they opened cans and jars, mixed the ingredients in a bowl and unappetizingly plated it. How even the eggs were cold is beyond me. Never had chilaquilles cold. And I'm pretty sure it's not them trying out a new way to cook the dish. It's not a 1 star because they cooked me new eggs. I'm extremely easy to please. How a mexican restaurant can mess this dish up this badly is beyond me. read more

La Fondita - Chilaquilles plate - Mexican Near Me - Fillmore, California

If i can give 0 stars I would ... Poor costumer service !.. I bought tamales there because I herd people talking about them doing them good but literally noo they are trash .. I got several without anything inside just the masa .. read more

La Fondita - It supposed to be rajas con queso .. - Mexican Near Me - Fillmore, California

Great little spot! Came here on a Sunday morning and god the bistec ranchero. The prices are pretty great and the food was fresh. As such it takes a little while to get your food. Definirle recommend the bistec ranchero, it would cost at least $16 elsewhere, but here it was a very reasonable $12! They also have an integrated bakery where you can just pick up some bread after your meal and they'll charge you when you pay. I recommend the pumpkin empanadas, not too sweet and delicious. read more

La Fondita - Bistec ranchero, great plating! - Mexican Near Me - Fillmore, California

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Been going there for many, many years. Food is always consistently great. We buy our masa there for tamales and sopes. Every other Friday my friends and I buy breakfast burritos and posole. Best around and we've even looked around Oxnard but nothing compares to the dishes they cook. Thank you to Pati and staff. read more

The best! From the fresh bakery to the simple comfort food it is our favorite place to walk to dinner when we don't want to cook

Cashier gal was very knowledgeable on the menu and gave awesome recommendations. Horchata is a must add on to your meal! read more

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I live a hour away. If I'm ever going that way or back it's a must to stop by there for un panesito. Tastes natural

Great restaurant! They upgraded the menu, food is the best! Highly recommend. Seating area inside is small so make sure you order ahead of time read more

La Fondita - Nacho Supreme $11.99 - Mexican Near Me - Fillmore, California

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I wish I could give them negative stars. They have a sign at the register that Says they do not serve fast food, they serve good food as fast as they can. That is an understatement! I waited about 25 minutes for the worst salad on the face of the planet. It was a simple house salad with tomatoes and cucumbers and I added chicken, for a whopping nine dollars! My salad had no cucumbers and when I asked for some they said they were out. It had no dressing and when I asked for some they were out. I just got my money back and left. read more

La Fondita - Mexican Near Me - Fillmore, California

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Great food, reasonable prices. So far this place has the best Posole! A small place but with the home cooking flavor. Do not be deceived by the size of the restaurant. A definite place in my list. read more

First time customer. The Breakfast burrito was excellent. I had egg, cheese, bacon, potato, and pico de gallo. (No beans) The size was large enough to split, and the bacon was thick sliced and noticeable in every bite. Plus a hint of cilantro from the pico was just perfect. In my opinion, you can't go wrong. At least try one. 6.99 with your choice of meat. $.50 extra for cheese, which is more than fair. Great deal. Not to mention your supporting a locally family run business. That's a bonus. read more

Breakfast burritos were pretty good, I also had an horchata and that was also a nice specialty

It's small, quiet, and homelike. One side is a bakery that was nicely stocked and smelt amazing. The restaurant is the star. Tacos are tasty. Garlic Shrimp dinner is also delish. Prices are in a nice bracket. The server is very nice too. It's a wonderful family-like environment. I'm coming back for sure. TL;DR Great food! Great service! Will return again! read more

The customer service was not good.. the beans and rice were good but the burrito and enchiladas were not. At the check out the lady gave us a dirty look. read more

Best homemade tortilla I've ever had! The Chile relleno and chimichanga were both amazing. Will definitely be back.

Good customer service and food I got the tostada de jaiba and my daughter got a torta both were good, comfortable place this will be our spot on our way to Oxnard now read more

Food is amazing as well as the service. Some of the best Mexican food around. Breakfast burritos are great!

I love La Fondita! I work across the street and this I my go to place for a delicious lunch. I highly recommend the carnitas tacos with everything and green salsa. Also the carnitas burrito with added sour cream is my personal favorite. (I personally love carnitas but the asada is also epic!) The side chips and side guacamole just add to the whole experience. 5 stars! They also have a bakery of fresh Mexican pastries that are also delicious. Whenever anyone asks me where to go for lunch I always say 'right across the street at La Fondita' I can't recommend highly enough! read more

Huge portions! Delicious food. Mexican bakery attached to the store also had a lot of delicious treats. read more

La Fondita - Carne asada fries - Mexican Near Me - Fillmore, California

Small town... small town pace. Small dining room with a sign among you top wait to be seated. We waited.... only one person on the wait staff. Ordered the posted daily special and it took a fair share of time to be cooked and served. Ordered the tamales and was told it would take at least 7mins for them. I ordered tacos as well without having an idea how long that would take in addition to the tamales. The tamales made it to the table first. Way better flavor than the mass produced type. Papaya fresca was made with fruit they had on hand. It didn't have a prior frozen/freezer flavor. Go up and ask for the check and read more

La Fondita - FYI: Tamales are approx 7min wait. - Mexican Near Me - Fillmore, California

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(+) I ordered the combination of taco, enchilada, and chile relleno. So good. Next time, tamales! (+) Pina agua fresca, served in a large mason jar... next time, trying the horchata. (+) Staff was super friendly, even though they were slammed with a lot of customers (mostly from the same school field trip group). They were hustling and cooking it up in that kitchen. (+) Bakery (panaderia) adjacent to the restaurant, what a combo, had to get a bag of Mexican goodies on the way out. (-) Bathroom could be more sanitary, but no big surprises there (hopefully). read more

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I just stopped in to their bakery and tried a few of their pastries. I was happy to see the place was clean and there was a nice variety of pastries. Less happy to see that the trays and tongs they expect you to use are not washed or hardly even brushed off form the last patron and there are no little papers to set your food on so that feels kind of dirty. Staff was friendly and polite and the prices are very good. My favorite of the three pastries I bought was the peanut butter cookie. Just amazing! The other two flaky pastries I tried were good, but I prefer a heavier hand with the sugar. Overall I'd stop in again for tasty baked goods. read more

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