$$$$ • Regional mexican • Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill
Fonda 12 South in Nashville is a neighborhood restaurant serving authentic, elevated Mexican fare driven byacclaimed Chef and Partner Roberto Santibañez. With the original concept opening in Brooklyn, NewYork fifteen years ago, Santibañez, along with local restaurateurs, bring a fresh take on Fonda to theidyllic 12 South neighborhood at 2316 12th Ave. Santibañez, an award-winning cookbook author,restaurateur and steward of Mexican cuisine, opened his Nashville “comida” May 2024.The menu distinguishes itself with a focus on small, shareablecontemporary plates. These dishes will range from Queso Fundido and Ensalada de Sandia to Empanadas de Jaiba and a desirable Esquites con Tuetano. For thetable, you can order build-your-own taco boards or enchiladas baked homestyle.
