Fonda Chelsea

Name: Fonda Chelsea
Address: 189 9th Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10018
Telephone: (917) 525-5252
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.7

4.7

783 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

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May 24, 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 30 times today

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(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 10018
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 783 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.4Value

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ConstanceR
Exclusive
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience4
Very nice food and drinks. Always great service. A little pricey
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Gerry
New York Area
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I've been to Fonda before and remembered the food was excellent. Service is pleasant, servers have personality and are friendly without being fawning. My only negative is that it is VERY noisy. My friend and I are old and the hearing isn't what it used to be, so I would prefer a quieter environment, but the food and service make up for it.
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Njkrod
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Been here a couple of times and the food is delicious, staff is very welcoming and polite - cannot wait to eat here again
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
good tacos, great drinks, limited space and menu but everything we needed for a lovely date night
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food5service1ambience5
Everything was great except the hostess was extremely rude. Great food, drinks, waitstaff, ambiance. I tried calling the day before my reservation and Maria was extremely rude to me on the phone. I showed up to my reservation at 10 minutes late and she greeted my party and I with “your late” when there was a line to get to the hostess stand. She also said we’d have to leave at a certain time because another party was coming which never happened.
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amasnyc
New York Area
61 reviews
vip
5.0
61 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here for lunch on Sunday 5/1/22. The food is excellent!
SZ
SZeb
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food, drinks, and staff were wonderful! Came for brunch, would come again!
SP
SeanP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food4service3ambience4
A delightful Sunday brunch was had by myself and my friends. The food came out almost instantly and was delicious. Admitedly, not too much service but when we did need something a waiter was able to get what we needed.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New Mexico
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Great service - good drinks. Food good not great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 24, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Amazing food!
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great good and love the cocktails!
RC
RCas
New York Area
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on April 20, 2022
overall3food3service5ambience3
Good appetizers. Great service except , think thye could be better in explaining before hand the very spicy menu items.
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Pretty
New York Area
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on April 14, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious and service was efficient as always. Shrimp dish was outstanding. Loved the enchilada special with peanut sauce. New dessert was fun! Great cocktails! Music was lively and energetic! Love it here! Friends had a blast and will return. Celebrated a 60th and it was perfect sang a song and brought us desserts! Very nice! Thank you!
BF
BrunchwithFriends
New England
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The manager, or whoever he is, could be a bit more welcoming and friendlier. Otherwise, food and service are always great. Especially when you have an amazing server like Daniel! He is always friendly and attentive.
LF
LoriF
Nashville
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, drinks, food & atmosphere. The guacamole was super yummy. Very happy with my experience.
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Rocky
New York Area
122 reviews
vip
5.0
122 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Delicious guacamole, and cod fish over plantain rice/black beans. Will definitely return.
MD
MonicaD
San Francisco
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect place for a date! Appropriate noise level and perfect ambiance for a casual and fun date
t
tashera
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 20, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience3
Made it nearly 10 mins for my reservations & there were multiple empty tables. Instead of asking us where we preferred to sit being that there were multiple options one hostess advised her trainee to sit us in a corner table. I didn’t like like this being that he were the only black couple dining at the restaurant. I’ve been to Fonda numerous times over the past 5+ years. I wasn’t pleased with my food today. It was very salty. However the drinks were good as usual.
BB
BrenB
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on March 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great brunch! Great food and service always - maragaritas!
d
davide
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fun and great food. Service was excellent. Loved the fish dishes
A
Apoejs
New York Area
16 reviews
4.0
16 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience4
The guacamole was exceptional, as were the margaritas. The service was perfectly attentive. The noise level was good for conversation in the outdoor facility, but on a cold night, there could have a bit more heat. All in all, a wonderful night out
BB
BrenB
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food is always great, brunch was so good highly recommended!!! People are very nice! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
ES
EddieS
New York Area
58 reviews
vip
4.0
58 reviews
Dined on February 25, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience3
Cheese chorizo app was great. Special porch enchilada was also delicious.
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ronM
New York Area
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
You know you're going to have a great brunch with you go to Fonda! The food, the drinks and the atmosphere were great! And we REALLY loved our server. He had the entire upstairs and was working his tail off, but we never felt ignored. He was very attentive and fun. I always recommend Fonda for a great brunch spot!
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zari
New York Area
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 19, 2022
overall3food4service2ambience3
Brunch menu is good. Drinks are worth it. Food is good too. Service wasn’t that great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Variety in menu is impending and urgent; more innovation please. Fonda has established itself as a quintessential contemporary Mexican joint. Please reinvent and reimagine your menu.
JK
JKS29
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dining at Fonda is totally enjoyable. The food is always delicious. The same can be said of their classic margarita. This restaurant is run beautifully. The service is thoughtful and professional. I enjoy the tables by the windows upstairs.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fonda is my absolute favorite Mexican restaurant in NYC! My mom was visiting and makes it a point to dine at Fonda every single visit. The entire staff and menu are incredible!
TA
TonyA
San Francisco
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service, probably the Mexican food I have eaten.. Would like more space between tables.. Thankfully when i was there it was fine but when busy could be very cramped
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 7, 2022
overall5food4service4ambience3
The service and staff were great and the food was even better than thought. Definitely will be there again
AM
AlyssaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 6, 2022
overall5food3service5ambience5
Waiters took care of us! Great place for a boozy brunch.
F
Faithkdunn
Los Angeles
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience3
A little bit pushy of service but food was delicious. Comes with a bunch of sides!
LL
LooLoo
New York Area
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 5, 2022
overall1food1service1ambience1
Awful bad service bad overpriced food unfriendly waiters
m
mobydick
Hawaii
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on January 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
As usual, Fonda delivers. Simply the best authentic Mexican Food in NYC. Great tortillas, excellent mains and appetizers, and great margaritas. Service is friendly and efficient. Five Stars all the way.
LL
LudovicL
New York Area
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience4
Very neighborhood with regulars vibe. Waiters/runners wonderful. The esquites? Skip em. The refried beans too. Everything else was delicious.
CL
ClaireL
New York Area
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on January 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great brunch spot, with a 3 drink + 1 breakfast deal - would definitely come back, very friendly wait staff and good food.
KB
KennethB
New York Area
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 15, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
This is one of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the city. It never disappoints. The food and drinks are delicious. Would highly recommend.
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Gene
New York Area
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on January 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food service and ambiance were all excellent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had a great time! Great food and drinks
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Lam012
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2022
overall4food4service2ambience3
Should notify people that restaurant will be closing NYE at 10pm not 11pm…felt rushed to eat and drink!

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 4.7 stars by 783 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.