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Address:
40 Avenue B
New York, NY 10009

Neighborhood:
East Village

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Cuisine:
Contemporary Mexican

Price: $31 to $50

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Fonda - East Village Details

Dining Style: Casual Dining
Website: http://www.fondarestaurant.com
Email: fondabk@gmail.com
Phone: (212) 677-4096
Hours of Operation: Dinner: Sunday - Monday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Tuesday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 11:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am; Brunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary Mexican
Executive Chef: Raul Leyva
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Getting there

Cross Street: Between 3th and 4th streets
Parking: No
Parking Details: F train to 2nd Avenue.

A word from Fonda - East Village

Contemporary, authentic Mexican cuisine in a relaxing, fun atmosphere. Incredible margaritas and "best of its kind" Mexican Home Cooking.

Fonda - East Village

4.0

70 $31 to $50 restaurant

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45 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

45 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.8 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(23)
fit for foodies(21)
good for groups(14)

hot spot(13)
vibrant bar scene(12)
great for brunch(4)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (45)

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Excellent food- good value.

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Excellent food- good value. However the darkness and noisBetter lightind e was a dining distraction."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

The duck tacos were excellent.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/13/2012

2006

Dined on 04/13/2012

2006

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The duck tacos were excellent. The main dishes were okay.the desserts too sweet. The restaurant can improve the service and attention to detail."

Dined on 04/13/2012

2006

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Nice food. too little light

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Fair) 2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Nice food. too little light at the end of the night an a bit noisy."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2010

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Cordial and gracious owners

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/01/2012

2010

Dined on 04/01/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Cordial and gracious owners ... Wonderful food ... Attentive, helpful and friendly staff ... Cool vibe with excellent bar and tasty cocktails ... Two thumbs up!"

Dined on 04/01/2012

2010

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

EXCELLENT EXCELLENT Mexican food!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/29/2012

2007

Dined on 03/29/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Perfectly made guac, vegetarian and shrimp enchiladas were both great. Wait staff beyond attentive, in the way you know they just opened :) Cool vibe/energy.
Overall, can't wait to go back again.
Note happy hour drinks till 8pm - awesome - but apply to the bar only :("

Dined on 03/29/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

The food was just average.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/28/2012

2009

Dined on 03/28/2012

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The food was just average. It was well presented, but lacked real punch in the flavor dept."

Dined on 03/28/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Delicious. We are fans of

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2003

Dined on 03/24/2012

2003

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Delicious. We are fans of Fonda San Miguel in Austin, and the same attention to detail is evident here."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2003

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Best Mexican in the EV

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2008

Dined on 03/23/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Loved the mole, and the enchiladas Suizas. Great micheladas, too."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2008

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, hot spot

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

I live nearby and thought

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/23/2012

2011

Dined on 03/23/2012

2011

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I live nearby and thought I would check out this restaurant, the latest of many in this location. The food was good, though not amazing. The waitress was very attentive though she didn't seem to know the menu very well. I ordered the pork adobo and I asked what type of pork it was and she told me a pork chop. When I got my meal it was shredded or pulled. It was good, just not what I really wanted. The owner was walking around checking in and was very friendly. The layout is nice, it is a small space but arranged so that you can have a conversation without being right on top of the people next to you, and it was not overly loud. I will definitely go back."

Dined on 03/23/2012

2011

Special Features: good for groups, romantic

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Authentic Mexican

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/22/2012

2003

Dined on 03/22/2012

2003

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Authentic Mexican food at its best. Friendly bartenders, attentive staff and amazing food at reasonable prices. A wonderful new addition to LES. Can't wait to try their new brunch."