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Fonda - Tribeca

4.7
4.7
98 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican
Contemporary, authentic Mexican cuisine in a relaxing, fun atmosphere.
Incredible margaritas and "best of its kind" Mexican Home Cooking.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Mexican

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (917) 261-6950

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women

  • Executive chef

    Roberto Santibanez

  • Private party facilities

    We do private parties, Please contact Erika at 917-822-5882

  • Neighborhood

    TriBeCa - Downtown

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    A,C,E, 1,2.3,6 and R to City Hall<br />PATH train to World Trade Center

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 98 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Mexican

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  1. Vjess

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    Margaritas had too much lime. Service was slow - order pico de gallo and it came after we were done eating. The meat in the tacos tasted old.
  2. RebecccaC

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The guac was incredible as well as my steak and salad.
  3. damaab

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Everything we tried was really delicious, especially the drinks and guacamole! Fun place, great atmosphere and very kind staff. We will be going back again and again!
  4. KarenM

    New York Area

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love this place! Perfect drinks, not too sweet, no hangover! Great service. Guacamole and mole enchilada on point!
  5. marcyhope

    New York Area

    19 reviews

    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food here is superior. Very lovely dining experience. Cocktails terrific, too.
  6. Paramount

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    The “weak” point was service. It wasn’t bad service but had they been more attentive and friendly it would elevate the restaurant from very good to outstanding. That said, I definitely recommend Fonda.
  7. Mark

    New York Area

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on May 10, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Food is excellent. Space with lots of people is very loud making talking at a table hard.
  8. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 9, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    We went out for dinner as a team. We had fun, great environment for a restaurant. The food was ok, nothing super fancy or very flavorful. I was expecting more authentic flavors tbh.
  9. RALRSL

    New York Area

    57 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on May 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Dinner, Great Service and Great Value I will definitely return regularly
  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you Guys for making my wife birthday amazing and Thank you to Kevin for serving us
  11. Marcie

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Been there 3 times and the food is consistently good The chicken tortilla soup is wonderful
  12. MelissaR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service. The food was delicious the drinks were strong and the music was bumping. I will recommend
  13. CynthiaB

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and ambience with attentive service.
  14. robertz

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Very good food and service..great margaritas large selection..
  15. MaryB

    New England

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on April 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Very authentic. Lovely wait staff. Happy to have it in the neighborhood.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’ve never been disappointed at Fonda. It’s my go to spot for Mexican cuisine.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    being a Californian and i’m so happy to find a good Mexican food in the city!!!! very very good too. highly recommended. .
  18. CLLove1

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    It was my first time at this location and I'll definitely be returning.
  19. JenniferP

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was excellent as were the cocktails. So happy to have this great addition in our neighborhood.
  20. darkcrash17

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Brought a friend from Dublin who can't get really good Mexican food. Needless to say he was more than satisfied. It's been some months since my last meal at FONDA and they are 100% consistent -- my favorite dish was just as good as the first time I had it. Beautifully presented food all around, service 100% on point, great cocktails. My favorite restaurant in this neighborhood. Highly recommended.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience2
    I went with my partner, I'm vegetarian so basically no meat. Vegetarian/vegan menu presented. I ordered mushroom tacos, corn soup and for desert, a triple sorbet of pomegranate, lime and pineapple coconut. All good. Mushroom tacos could've had more variety added, they literally just gave me mushrooms lmao, but it's cool I'll know to request what I would like on it the next time. Yes we will be going back, I'll definitely give it another shot. My partner ordered the shrimp entre with green rice, he said they had to just go less on the cream sauce. They could've added a bit more rice. The guacamole is a 10. The margaritas slapped as well we ordered 4. Hector was our waiter, youthful, very kind and social. Bill was 150.00. make reservations.
  22. JosephA

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing! Top quality ingredients. The staff are super nice and the restaurant is decorated beautifully! I highly recommend!
  23. teresp

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    meeehhhh, the food was very salty and over priced for what it is.
  24. SusanD

    New York Area

    58 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    58 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Interior of Mexico food - outstanding. Service friendly and efficient. Love the vibe. Oh and the margaritas are fresh and so good!
  25. AAISREAL

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Food is always consistently good! Tasty sauces with a kick!
  26. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazingly delicious Mexican! The Guacamole, Carnitas de Fonda, Rosalita Margaritas, hibiscus aqua fresca and their tequilas are a must! Waiters are extremely knowledgeable and accommodating to food allergies.
  27. AndrewN

    Atlantic City

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food in a great atmosphere.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was delish, service fantastic and the music and ambiance perfect. I’ll go again.
  29. RJackNYC

    New York Area

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, kind staff.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 6, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience3
    Always great food, but the music is too loud for conversation
  31. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good service. Comfortable seating. And very tasty food.
  32. PatrickV

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I highly recommend this restaurant. We live down the street and have wanted to go. We went for Happy Hour on Sunday at 430 ish. It was great. The price points even without the Happy Hour prices are good for NYC, especially Tribeca. Our Bartender was well trained and the food and drinks were great. Do go if you can!
  33. GaueavJ

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    amazing staff and great food, try their smokey sauce
  34. MichaelT

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    My wife and I had a night out and we were looking forward to a nice dinner. The service was good and attentive and we started out great with a huge portion of chips and guacamole. My chicken entree was good, not great and wife’s fish tacos were soaked in a tasteless sauce. We complained, but no one came to check or even ask to replace the food. Overall we were disappointed.
  35. Kingponch

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We frequent here, portions are lovey. Food is made and served with care. Drinks. Special. It’s a solid stop.
  36. NewtoNYNoush

    Austin

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall3food4service3ambience5
    Very cute vibe but the portions were small and the service was only OK. Our waiter barely came by. Decent pricing.
  37. Spectator

    New York Area

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As a resident of Tribeca my instinct has been to downplay the bustling new Fonda restaurant that has surfaced in the room on Duane that once housed Le Zinc, if only to discourage the locusts. But to help keep them around in a tough economic environment, I'm going to throw caution to the wind and confirm that this is a nuevo restaurante fantástico and a terrific addition to the neighborhood. The food has been uniformly excellent (and affordable) on each of three visits. Highlights were green enchiladas with pibil and chicken in a peanut sauce. The hibiscus margarita is a winner, and the waitstaff is exceptional.
  38. JoeeS

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food is flavorful and absolutely delicious
  39. JimP

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We loved it and the food was great!! Service was awesome!
  40. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fonda never fails me when I go to dine there. The food and service are always excellent.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Fonda - Tribeca offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (917) 261-6950.

Fonda - Tribeca is rated 4.7 stars by 98 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 12 times today
Google Map for Fonda - Tribeca

139 Duane St, New York, NY 10013

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    TriBeCa - Downtown

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Mexican

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Street Parking

  • Public transit

    A,C,E, 1,2.3,6 and R to City HallPATH train to World Trade Center

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Owned/operated by

    Latinx or Hispanic, LGBTQ+, Women

  • Executive chef

    Roberto Santibanez

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (917) 261-6950

  • Private party facilities

    We do private parties, Please contact Erika at 917-822-5882

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