Fonda Chelsea

Name: Fonda Chelsea
Address: 189 9th Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10011
Telephone: (917) 525-5252
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

888 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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Now serving Lunch, Dinner and Brunch on weekends!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

11:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

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Takeout

(917) 525-5252

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(917) 525-5252
Website
http://fondarestaurant.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Roberto Santibanez
Private party facilities
Whether you’re planning a sit-down business dinner, a birthday cocktail party, or a holiday celebration, Fonda offers an array of delicious menus served in our comfortable, festive ambiance with stellar service from start to finish.
Private party contact
Erika Hebbezni: (917) 822-5882

Location
189 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011
Neighborhood
Chelsea
Cross street
21st St & 22nd St
Parking details
None
Additional
Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

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Popular dishes

Guacamole
Guacamole made to order, served with hand pressed tortillas, chips and pasilla de Oaxaca salsa
- Serves Two$14.00
Flautas de Pollo$10.95
Two crispy tortillas filled with shredded chicken, topped with salsa verde, pasilla de Oaxaca salsa, queso fresco and crema
Sopa de Tortilla$8.95
Roasted tomato pasilla chicken broth, grilled chicken, Chihuahua cheese, avocado and crema
Sopa del Dia$8.95
Please look at the special's list on the back of your menu
Frijolitos con Queso$8.95
A new FONDA classic: soupy black beans, queso fresco, avocado, salsa verde, crema and pickled radishes
Queso Fundido con Chorizo$13.95
Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheeses baked with chorizo, served with soft corn tortillas and fresh tomatillo serrano salsa. Substitute chorizo with sautéed mushrooms
Zarape de Pato$12.95
Soft corn tortillas filled with braised duck with roasted tomato-habanero cream sauce
Huarache con Hongos$12.95
Oval organic masa "boat" black bean spread, sautéed mushrooms, salsa verde, salsa chipotle, queso fresco and crema
Croquetas de Jaiba$12.95
Lump crab croquettes served with three sauces, avocado serrano, pickled jalapeno mayo, and habanero roasted tomato
Taco de Pescado$10.95
Northern style crispy fish taco, corn tortilla, cabbage, smoky salsa and avocado salsa. Also available with grilled fish
- Available as Entrée$21.95
Ceviche de Atun$13.95
Diced rare ahi tuna and baby shrimp, citrus chipotle marinade, fresh parsley & mint
Tostadas de Carne$11.95
Crispy tortillas with black beans, topped with habanero spiked shredded beef, romaine lettuce, cured red onions, radishes and cream

Taquitos

Three soft corn tortillas filled with your choice of:

Filete$11.95
Beef tenderloin, bacon, poblano peppers, onions, Chihuahua cheese, cilantro and spicy habanero sauce
Carne Asada$9.95
Grilled marinated skirt steak with onions, cilantro and chile de arbol salsa
Pollo$9.95
Pulled crispy guajillo chicken with onions, cilantro and salsa verde
Al Pastor$9.95
Chopped marinated pork with pineapple, onions, cilantro and avocado tomatillo sauce
De Panza$10.95
Slow cooked pork belly avocado mayo and pico de gallo

Ensaladas

All salads available with: Grilled chicken, add $7, Grilled skirt steak, add $11, Grilled jumbo shrimp, add $12

Ensalada de Betabel$9.95
Roasted red beets served with avocado, poblano peppers, oranges, cotija cheese, lime and olive oil dressing
Ensalada de Aguacate y Zanahorias$10.95
Avocados, roasted carrots, toasted pecans, soft goat cheese, sprouts and bibb lettuce drizzled with a lime mustard vinaigrette
Ensalada Fonda$9.95
Arugula, radishes, red onions, and green apple tossed with a lemon, olive oil vinaigrette

Entrées

Enchiladas Suizas$22.95
Pulled chicken filled tortillas, creamy tomatillo sauce, baked with chihuahua and oaxaca cheeses
Enchiladas de Mole Negro Oaxaqueño$23.95
Soft corn tortillas filled with braised chicken topped with a stone ground Oaxacan black mole, chopped onions, cream, queso fresco, cilantro and sesame seeds
Enchiladas Vegetarianas$21.95
Soft corn tortillas filled with carrots, zucchini, corn kernels, pickled jalapenos and Chihuahua cheese; topped with your choice of tomatillo serrano sauce or roasted tomato habanero sauce, crema, queso fresco and cilantro
Carnitas de Fonda$24.95
Cast iron skillet braised pork shoulder, salsa verde, pickled poblano peppers, charro beans and tortillas to build your own tacos
Carne Asada con Hongos*$27.95
Grilled skirt steak with sweet corn mushroom sauce, served with green bean escabeche
Costilla a la Mestiza$26.95
Slowed braised short ribs served with chile Meco-Tomatillo sauce, sliced poblano peppers
Pollo Norteño$23.95
Boneless guajillo marinated chicken tossed with melted Chihuahua cheese. Served in a skillet topped with chiles serranos "toreados" and cured red onions, with warm hand pressed tortillas
Salmon al Grill$26.95
Grilled Atlantic salmon fillet over crushed fingerling potato, salsa verde topped with watercress relish
Pescado Tikin Xic$26.95
Achiote marinated Cod fish served over plantain white rice with a velvet black bean sauce and pickled habanero onions
Camarones al Ajillo$27.95
Jumbo Shrimp and cremini mushrooms sautéed with olive oil, garlic and ancho guajillo chile peppers (Not available for Brunch)
Callos y Camarones$26.95
Pan seared diver sea scallops and jumbo shrimp served with hazelnut mole and guajillo strip
Chile Relleno de Verduras$21.95
Roasted poblano peppers filled with sautéed spinach and raisins, served with tomato guajillo sauce, cotija cheese, pickled onions and Mexican crema

Sides

Nopalitos$8.50
Sliced prickly pear cactus pads, teardrop tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, crispy pasilla peppers, olive oil and lime juice
Esquites$8.50
Corn kernels, cooked in a butter epazote broth, chile de arbol and queso fresco mayonnaise
Espinaca con Hongos$8.50
Sautéed spinach and mixed mushrooms
Plátanos Fritos$8.50
Sweet plantains with cream and queso fresco

What 888 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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DonaldaR
New York Area
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food3service4ambience3
I tend to go to Fondas every time I come to NYC. This time things were a little different than usual. I was seated near a window with no insulation and that was frigid because of the cold snap outside, not only was I cold but my food cooled down very quickly. The food is always excellent and was this time but lukewarm. And there was a very very loud table quite near me, who thankfully left about 15 minutes before me but still made the experience less enjoyable than usual
G
Genevieve
Austin
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 29, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
Great brunch spot if you want a casual but cute spot in a great area. Perfect deal for a fun brunch.
DL
DonnaL
New York Area
9 reviews
4.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Birthday celebration. Good margaritas! Yummy food. Pleasant service.
a
avny
New York Area
5 reviews
2.0
5 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience2
The food was good but, having been there twice, once on a weekend and once on a weeknight, I’ll say won’t return. It is loud and uncomfortable. It’s not a date night place, no intimacy. It’s not a business atmosphere, the bar has no room to gather. The banquettes on the first floor are for 4 but there’s no room to move. The wooden chairs are small and uncomfortable. We couldn’t wait to leave. The waitress and staff literally couldn’t move in the space and hit me in the back every time they approached my table and the ones to my left and right. I understand space in the City is tight but this is too scaled down to be enjoyable.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2023
overall3food5service4ambience2
The food was great, the service was great, it was WAY too noisy and crowded. If I go back I will be sure to ask for a table upstairs away from the noisy cramped crowds.
MS
MaryS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, fresh authentic Mexican food. Attentive service. Highly recommended. Choice of delicious house-made deserts.
w
woody52
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Unique Mexican food in a pretty environment. GLBT friendly. Nice staff.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
vip
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2023
overall3food4service1ambience1
Cute place. But so dark I couldn’t see my food. Impossible waitress. Might give it another try based on the food. Basically disappointing and a little over priced.
EC
ErinC
Washington DC
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
My only complaint is the way they space their tables. We were crammed in between two other seated 2-tops, and there were 5 open 4-tops which were never seated. It was a quiet Sunday night.
JR
JimR
New York Area
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2023
overall5food4service4ambience4
Love the food — especially the molé — and the drinks but they need to change the music. For some reason they now play loud, pounding house music that really doesn’t work with the atmosphere and food, unless they plan to become a dance club.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good vibe. Good food. Authentic Mexican food Quaint and small A find
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food, fun vibe!!
SM
SuppaMomma
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was cozy and had nice lighting, service was good and drinks were strong. The food was delish
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
46 reviews
vip
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Had a great time. Food was delicious, Service was great. Different menu than your average Mexican. Would definitely come back.
EB
ElizabethB
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on January 7, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience1
Music way too loud Felt it reverberating in my body. Not a chance to talk with the person I was with.
GS
GeorgeS
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Authentic, friendly, professional, tasty
OT
OpenTable Diner
Miami
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great and the service as goofed.
S
Shellie067
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Exceptional food. It tasted like fresh ingredients, cooked perfectly and wonderful flavor. The tortilla soup was amazing. Highly recommend.
DG
DavidG
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service et plats excellents Nous avons été bien conseillés par le serveur
G
George
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 26, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience5
Food was excellent! The corn side dish was very watery. I asked the the support staff if It’s supposed to be this way and they didn’t understand my question. When it came time for dessert we asked for coffee first and they assumed thats all we wanted, we wanted to order a dessert, since we we needed to go to a play we had to rush out. Food would be a 10/10 if the corn wasn’t watery. Service would also be 10/10 if the staff understood. We will definitely be back!
A
Abby
New York Area
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 19, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food, interesting dishes, good service, and nice ambience. All told a nice cozy experience.
T
Tasty
New Orleans
39 reviews
vip
3.0
39 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience4
Really appreciate the heated outdoor seating. Service was inattentive-- brought the wrong drink and slow to bring check. Guac was fine, but not worth $16.
TT
TiffanyT
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful staff! Great service! Delicious Food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food was fantastic! Guacamole , cod fish with black bean sauce , Pollo Norteño, and the brownie with vanilla ice cream were superb! . Great margaritas and great service . There is a reason the place gets packed and can be a little noisy. It’s small and FABULOUS! Great happy hour menu at the bar but we went for dinner and we were very happy we did! Thursday at 5pm perfect time.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 2, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience3
The noise is way too loud and uncomfortable, all the rest is amazing.
AK
AndyK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience4
Food is delicious, drinks were fine, but we had few hiccups with the service. What we ordered VS what we got. Otherwise a nice place, staff was really nice, the upstairs place a little loud so having a discussion over 2 tables was tough but not impossible.
G
Greville
London
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food, great service
B
Blooming2
New York Area
198 reviews
vip
5.0
198 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food and service. Wonderful restaurant.
m
martinm
New York Area
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience3
Food was good as per usual. Service was lacking.
I
Iamthemongoose
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience - accommodating to a big group With a toddler. Service attentive but not rushed
AL
ArnoldL
New York Area
65 reviews
vip
5.0
65 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Great - Busy, noisy, youthful Mexican food far above average. BIG tequila list - including some not usually available. All in all - a great evening (Of course, the company had a lot to do with it)
OT
OpenTable Diner
Switzerland
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. Great food and service
s
saram
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We love Fonda. Great drinks, great food, great vibe!
k
kittynyc
New York Area
37 reviews
vip
4.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
very nice service, good food, really nice time. Would recommend
B
Bucky
New York Area
11 reviews
vip
3.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Hostess was impersonable and unaccommodating.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall2food5service2ambience2
Extremely noisy, we were asked what kind of water we wanted but never got them, our food arrives at different times, so I watched my gf eat and my food arrives after she was done so she watched me eat. My drink stayed empty for a long while before being asked if I wanted another. The food was delicious, but front of house needs to get it together.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fonda Chelsea still my favorite Mexican restaurant in NYC. Been going here for 7 years and the food quality still the best, great service and location.
AT
AngelaT
New England
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience4
Homemade guacamole was SO good. Also loved the tacos and hibiscus margaritas.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 16, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Great food as usual, excellent service, great drinks, all is simply ideal
e
eroomdm7
Chicago
19 reviews
vip
3.0
19 reviews
Dined on October 15, 2022
overall3food3service1ambience2
Terrible service. Waiter never came back to table ever to offer drinks, water, etc.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
- Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Fonda Chelsea using the Order Online button. Fonda Chelsea also offers delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Fonda Chelsea also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (917) 525-5252.

Fonda Chelsea is rated 4.5 stars by 888 OpenTable diners.

Fonda Chelsea does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Feb 5, 2023

11:30 PM

Booked 13 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(917) 525-5252

Other options

Order online

189 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011

Additional information

Cross street
21st St & 22nd St
Neighborhood
Chelsea
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive chef
Roberto Santibanez
Additional
Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://fondarestaurant.com/
Phone number
(917) 525-5252
Private party facilities
Whether you’re planning a sit-down business dinner, a birthday cocktail party, or a holiday celebration, Fonda offers an array of delicious menus served in our comfortable, festive ambiance with stellar service from start to finish.
Private party contact
Erika Hebbezni: (917) 822-5882

Gift card

Send gift cards instantly by email or print to present in person.

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Fonda Chelsea

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Other options

Additional information

Gift card

Sopa de Tortilla

Sopa de Tacos

Carne Asada

Appetizers

Guacamole

Flautas de Pollo$10.95

Sopa de Tortilla$8.95

Sopa del Dia$8.95

Frijolitos con Queso$8.95

Queso Fundido con Chorizo$13.95

Zarape de Pato$12.95

Huarache con Hongos$12.95

Croquetas de Jaiba$12.95

Taco de Pescado$10.95

Ceviche de Atun$13.95

Tostadas de Carne$11.95

Taquitos

Filete$11.95

Carne Asada$9.95

Pollo$9.95

Al Pastor$9.95

De Panza$10.95

Ensaladas

Ensalada de Betabel$9.95

Ensalada de Aguacate y Zanahorias$10.95

Ensalada Fonda$9.95

Entrées

Enchiladas Suizas$22.95

Enchiladas de Mole Negro Oaxaqueño$23.95

Enchiladas Vegetarianas$21.95

Carnitas de Fonda$24.95

Carne Asada con Hongos*$27.95

Costilla a la Mestiza$26.95

Pollo Norteño$23.95

Salmon al Grill$26.95

Pescado Tikin Xic$26.95

Camarones al Ajillo$27.95

Callos y Camarones$26.95

Chile Relleno de Verduras$21.95

Sides

Nopalitos$8.50

Esquites$8.50

Espinaca con Hongos$8.50

Plátanos Fritos$8.50

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