Roberto Santibañez is the culinary director of Mi Vida in Washington D.C. and the chef/owner of Fonda restaurants in Manhattan and Brooklyn. He is known for his authentic and modern interpretations of Mexican cuisine.
5
TLDR: Incredibly flavorful mexican food, can’t go wrong with the Enchiladas Suizas or the Pollo Norteño Fajitas (or any other classics).
Went with the rats, and the food at Fonda continues to hit. A bit pricey, but the drinks / apps / mains were all insanely flavorful (and had a kick, which we appreciate 🌶️). Restaurant was way too cold upstairs, but service was solid.
Apps:
- Double Guacamole (not a must order, but mad good)
- Ceviche de Atun (sooo tasty)
- Croquetes de Jaiba (crab croquettes were so good, and spicy)
Mains:
- Camarones Adobadas (shrimp went crazy)
- Enchiladas Suizas (the best enchiladas I’ve ever had personally - insane flavor and no soggy corn tortilla taste)
Drinks:
- Skinny Plata (strong, tequila-forward cocktail that was decent)
Desserts:
- Tres Leches Cake (very nice, and light)
Interesting and unique menu and delicious margaritas. My favorite here is the Taquitos, Tostades de Carne, and the Carmones Mosquito (jumbo shrimp over spinach green rice). It's a bit pricey, but the food and service was excellent.
Lived in my neighborhood for 6 years walked by this place year after year, my first time in the food and drinks are phenomenal i will be coming back in the near future
We had such a great time at Fonda. We love this place and found it while waiting for our reservation at around the corner restaurant. But we wish we had stayed here because the staff at Fonda was so much nicer. The decor of this place is celebratory from paper machè flying above you with flags and stung up lights to a great map of the areas done in a cool way on the way to the restroom. Mezcal drinks are off the charts amazing and so are the heavily handed ranch waters. Thank you for letting us sit at your bar and feel like family. We love the vibe here and we’ll definitely be back. Fonda, you FunDa!
My partner and I came here for dinner last minute. It's a cute cozy venue. I'd go again but I couldn't quite give 5 stars simply due to service. I wish the waiter that initially greeted us actually said hello/greeted us. Instead he approached the table without saying anything and we were expected to jump right in to order. Something as simple as saying, "Hello there," can ease into the service. The food and drinks were very good. However, the drinks took quite a while to make their way to us and we ordered essentially classic margaritas. My partner opted not to get a second drink because it might have taken too long. As far as atmosphere is concerned, Fonda is very cute inside and the bathroom was very clean. Nice place.
