Fonda on 12th

Name: Fonda on 12th
Address: 2316 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN, United States, 37204-7204
Telephone: (615) 800-4899
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

63 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

2316 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204-7204

About this restaurant

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Fonda Nashville is a neighborhood restaurant serving authentic, elevated Mexican fare driven by
acclaimed Chef and Partner Roberto Santibañez. With the original concept opening in Brooklyn, New
York fifteen years ago, Santibañez, along with local restaurateurs, bring a fresh take on Fonda to the
idyllic 12 South neighborhood at 2316 12th Ave. Santibañez, an award-winning cookbook author,
restaurateur and steward of Mexican cuisine, opened his Nashville “comida” this May 2024.

The menu distinguishes itself with a focus on small, shareable
contemporary plates. These dishes will range from Queso Fundido and Ensalada de Nopales to a
Mexican take on Burrata En Salsa Verde and a desirable Wagyu Con Mole de Avellanas. For the
table, you can order build-your-own taco boards or enchiladas baked homestyle.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(615) 800-4899
Website
http://www.fondanashville.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Roberto Santibanez
Private party facilities
Fonda offers semi-private and full private spaces. Seating up to 40 people.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
2316 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204-7204
Neighborhood
Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill
Cross street
12South: Between Caruthers Ave and Lawrence Ave. Beside Jeni's Ice Cream
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 63 people are saying

Fonda on 12th reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

63 Reviews

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Winedude VIP
Nashville626 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Some nice Nuevo Mexican dishes served in a loud but friendly environment. Drinks are okay, but tiny in size considering the prices. Having said that, I’d give it a try, as there are so incredibly few good Mexican restaurants in greater Nashville.
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StacyM VIP
Nashville21 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server, Kaden, was great! Fun personality and attentive with great recommendations. The atmosphere is nice and fun. The food was okay-nothing to write home about and a few dishes were lacking some flavor. Margaritas were great! Overall, won’t rush back but not opposed to trying it again since the service was so good!
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ChristinaS VIP
San Diego9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. The family meals were smaller than expected. The small plates were the standouts.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Nashville3 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 30, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Loved it. Some dishes were a little salty but delicious. Tuna tostada would be perfect with a hint of agave. Generous portions and colorful and delightful dishes. Lovely atmosphere, but tall table chairs are a bit uncomfortable. Service was kind and helpful but had a couple of small errors. Overall, great! We will return for this elevated mexican dining experience!
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Bruce VIP
Nashville87 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and pleasant service. But one of the noisiest restaurants I have ever been in. And the service felt hurried---did not let us finish one course before bringing out the next one (even though we asked them to delay)
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Craig VIP
Colombia16 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first experience at Fonda was exceptional. This is truly authentic and upscale Mexican, which is in rare supply in Nashville. Margaritas were made as they should be ..... just good tequila, agave and lime juice. The freshly prepared guacamole was outstanding. My wife, daughter and I shared the pollo tinga taco board and the puerco enchiladas. Delicious! Our server Mariana was very knowledgeable and pleasant and very attentive to our table. We will definitely be back soon.
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Miami3 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the freshest food I’ve ever had in Nashville. I cannot wait to share with my audience on TikTok! The guac was 100/100- the vibes, food, service, was top notch and I can’t wait to go back!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Finally some authentic Mexican food in Nashville! Loved it!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined on June 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great experience and incredible food. Going back next week!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
Nashville1 review
5.0
Dined on June 24, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Without a doubt one of the best restaurants I’ve ever been to. From the elevated interior to the incredible drink/food options, I can’t wait to bring all of my friends here! This will definitely be a regular go-to spot.
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Fonda on 12th offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 800-4899.

Fonda on 12th is rated 4.6 stars by 63 OpenTable diners.

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2316 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204-7204

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
12South: Between Caruthers Ave and Lawrence Ave. Beside Jeni's Ice Cream
Neighborhood
Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill
Hours of operation
Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Roberto Santibanez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://www.fondanashville.com/
Phone number
(615) 800-4899
Private party facilities
Fonda offers semi-private and full private spaces. Seating up to 40 people.

Fonda on 12th

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What 63 people are saying

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