| Cuisine type | Contemporary Mexican | |
| Price range | $31 to $50 | |
| Neighborhood | East Village |
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| Cuisines | Contemporary Mexican |
| Dining style | Casual Dining |
| Phone number | +1 212 677 4096 |
| Website | www.fondarestaurant.com |
| Dress code | Casual Dress |
| Payment options | AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa |
| Executive chef | Roberto Santibanez |
| Location | 40 Avenue B, New York, NY 10009 |
| Guacamole (To Share) | Guacamole made to order, served with hand pressed tortillas, chips and pasilla de oaxaca salsa |
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| Flautas de Pollo | $8.95 | Two crispy tortillas filled with shredded chicken, topped with salsa verde, pasilla de Oaxaca salsa, queso fresco and crema | ||||
| Sopa de Tortilla | $7.95 | Roasted tomato pasilla chicken broth with crispy tortillas, chicken, Chihuahua cheese, avocado and crema | ||||
| Sopa del Dia | $7.95 | Please look at the specials menu | ||||
| Frijolitos con Queso | $7.95 | 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 or Poblano Pepper Strips) | ||||
| Zarape de Pato | $11.95 | Soft corn tortillas filled with braised duck with roasted tomato-habanero crema sauce | ||||
| Huarache con Hongos | $10.95 | 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 | Northern style crispy fish taco, corn tortilla, cabbage, smoky salsa and avocado salsa. Also available with grilled fish |
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| Ceviche de Atun | $12.95 | Diced rare ahi tuna and baby shrimp, citrus chipotle marinade, fresh parsley & mint | ||||
| Tostadas de Carne | $10.95 | Crispy tortillas with black beans, topped with habanero spiked shredded beef, romaine lettuce, cured red onions, radishes and crema |
| Filete | $10.95 | Beef tenderloin, bacon, poblano peppers, onions, Chihuahua cheese, cilantro and spicy habanero salsa |
| 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 salsa |
| Campechano | $9.95 | Diced skirt steak, chorizo, onions, cilantro and chile de arbol salsa |
| Ensalada de Sandía | $8.95 | Diced watermelon, cucumbers, queso fresco and chives with a lime juice-olive oil dressing |
| Ensalada de Aguacate y Zanahorias | $9.95 | Avocados, roasted carrots, toasted pecans, soft goat cheese, sprouts and bibb lettuce drizzled with a lime mustard vinaigrette |
| Ensalada Fonda | $7.95 | Arugula, radishes, red onions, and green apple tossed with a lemon, olive oil vinaigrette |
| Enchiladas Suizas | $20.95 | Pulled chicken filled tortillas, creamy tomatillo sauce, baked with Chihuahua and Oaxaca cheeses |
| Enchiladas de Mole Negro Oaxaqueño | $21.95 | Soft corn tortillas filled with braised chicken topped with a stone ground Oaxacan black mole, chopped onions, crema, queso fresco, cilantro and sesame seeds |
| Enchiladas Vegetarianas | $19.95 | Soft corn tortillas filled with carrots, zucchini, corn kernels, pickled jalapeños and Chihuahua cheese; topped with your choice of tomatillo serrano sauce or roasted tomato habanero sauce, crema, queso fresco and cilantro |
| Carnitas de Fonda | $23.95 | Slow braised pork shoulder, salsa verde, pickled poblano peppers, charro beans and tortillas to build your own tacos |
| Carne Asada con Hongos | $23.95 | Grilled skirt steak with corn mushroom sauce, served with green bean escabeche |
| Costillas con Mole de Avellanas | $25.95 | Slow braised short ribs with hazelnut mole sauce, tortilla sand, guajillo chiles and chives |
| Pollo Norteño | $22.95 | 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 |
| Pescado al Sartén | $23.95 | Seared guajillo marinated red snapper filet, diced avocados, heirloom tomatoes, red onions and tomatillo relish |
| Pescado Tikin Xic | $23.95 | Achiote marinated cod fish served over plantain white rice with a velvet black bean sauce and pickled habanero onions |
| Camarones Adobados | $23.95 | Yucatan style pan seared jumbo shrimp, served over spicy creamy green rice and a black bean velvet sauce. (Not Available for Brunch) |
| Callos y Camarones | $25.95 | Seared diver scallops and jumbo shrimp served with an avocado serrano salsa topped with apples and red onion |
| Chile Relleno de Espinacas | $20.95 | Roasted poblano pepper filled with sautéed spinach and raisins with roasted tomatoes sauce and cotija cheese |
| Chilaquiles | $15.95 | Crispy tortillas tossed with roasted tomato- habanero sauce and diced grilled chicken, topped with crema, queso fresco and cilantro |
| Nopalitos | $7.95 | Sliced prickly pear cactus pads, teardrop tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, crispy pasilla peppers, olive oil and lime juice |
| Esquites | $7.95 | Corn kernels, cooked in a butter epazote broth, chile de arbol and queso fresco mayonnaise |
| Espinaca con Hongos | $7.95 | Sautéed spinach and mixed mushrooms |
| Platanos Fritos | $7.95 | Sweet plantains with crema and queso fresco |
| Sopa Tarasca | $8.95 | Ancho chiles, roasted tomatoes and black bean velvet soup with queso fresco, crispy tortilla bits and cilantro |
| Filete con Pipian de Pasilla | $28.95 | Beef tenderloin medallions with a pasilla-pumpkin seed pipian sauce served with creamy calabacitas with corn kernels and refried beans |
| Pescado Blanco en Escabeche | $24.95 | Boneless butterflied Rainbow Trout served with a spicy prickly pear pad escabeche crispy chile strips and white rice |
| Pastel de Betabel y Zanahoria | $7.95 | Spiced Carrot and beet root cake with avocado ice cream and blackberry sauce |
| Morenitas | $8.00 | Warm chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream | ||||
| Helados | Mexican vanilla, cajeta, dark chocolate, salted caramel |
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| Sorbetes | Lime, pomegranate, pineapple |
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| Sundaisito | $12.00 | Chocolate, vanilla and salted caramel ice creams topped with chocolate piloncillo, cajeta and guava sauces, whipped cream, peanut brittle, chocolate cupcake crumbles | ||||
| Arroz con Leche | $8.00 | Traditional rice pudding with cinnamon and raisins | ||||
| Tamal de Elote con Moras | $8.00 | Warm sweet corn Tamal, mixed berries compote and ice cream |
| Our Signature French Press Coffee | Regular or decaf |
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| Mexican Hot Chocolate | $6.95 | Organic stone ground Oaxacan chocolate served with buñuelitos | ||||
| Café de Olla | $5.95 | Coffee, orange cinnamon piloncillo syrup | ||||
| Café Mexicano | $8.95 | Coffee, Kahlua and whipped cream, topped with cajeta sauce |
| Cafetini | $13.00 | Fonda's take on the espresso martini |
| Del Maguey Crema | $11.00 |
| Herradura Seleccion Suprema | $32.00 | |
| Don Julio 1942 | $23.00 | |
| El Tesoro Paradiso | $21.00 | |
| José Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo | $22.00 | |
| Clase Azul Reposado | $21.00 | |
| Milagro Select Barrel Reserva Añejo | $17.00 |
| Espíritu Lauro, Espadin | $16.00 | |
| Clase Azul Mezcal | $40.00 | |
| Buenbicho, Espadín | $14.00 | |
| El Jolgorio, Tobala | $25.00 | |
| Del Maguey Vida | $13.00 |
| Rosalita | Our signature frozen hibiscus margarita, silver tequila, hibiscus, orange liquor, lime juice, hibiscus rim |
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| Classic | Milagro blanco, fresh lime juice, orange liquor |
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| The Cadillac | $14.00 | Casamigos Reposado, Grand Marnier, lime juice and a splash of orange juice | ||||
| El Pepino | $14.00 | Tanteo tropical, cucumber-ginger infusion, cointreau, lime juice, pasilla rim | ||||
| Our Summer Classics | $13.00 | Your choice of Watermelon, strawberry or mango all with chile-salt rim | ||||
| Spicy Blood Orange | $14.00 | Chipotle infused tequila, blood orange juice and triple sec | ||||
| La Piñata | $14.00 | Chipotle infused tequila, pineapple & mint, orange liquor, lime juice, chile pasilla rim |
| Botanico | $13.00 | Bourbon, lime juice, Campari, basil and celery bitters |
| Mojito de Jamaica | $14.00 | Bacardi rum, mint, hibiscus, St Germain, Ancho Reyes |
| Fonda Negroni | $14.00 | Mezcal, campari, Antica Campano, orange zest |
| La Señorita | $13.00 | Silver tequila, grapefruit, cranberry |
| Tecoquito | $13.00 | Silver Tequila, lime juice, coconut milk |
| Paloma Tradicional | $12.00 | Milagro Blanco, lime juice, grapefruit soda and a salt rim |
| Pichón Dragón | $15.00 | Casa Dragones, passion fruit, grapefruit soda |
| Michelada | $10.00 | Your choice of beer mixed with lime juice, Fonda hot sauce, chile piquin salt rim |
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| Modelo Especial | ||
| Negra Modelo | ||
| Corona | ||
| Corona Light | ||
| Sol | ||
| Pacifico | ||
| Monopolio |
| Allende IPA | ||
| Allende White Ale |
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| Negra Modelo | ||
| Pacifico | ||
| Monopolio Negra | ||
| Brooklyn Lager |
| Aqua Panna, Pellegrino | $7.00 | |
| Agua Fresca | $4.95 | Hibiscous. Cucumber, Lemonade |
| Boing | $4.95 | Mango or Guava juice |
| Jarritos | $4.95 | Grapefruit, Tamarind |
| Soft Drink | $4.95 | Mexican Coke, Diet Coke, 'Topochico' Agua Mineral |
| Sauvignon Blanc, L.A. Cetto, Mexico, 2017 | $9.00 | |
| Chardonnay, Terrapura, Chile, 2016 | $10.00 | |
| Albarino, Lagar de Costa, Spain, 2016 | $11.00 | |
| Verdejo, Balnea, Spain 2015 | $11.00 |
| Trepat Rosat Cava, Josep Foraster, Spain | $38.00 | |
| Wycliff Brutt | $10.00 |
| Chateau de Luc, France, 2016 | $10.00 |
| Pinot Noir, Domaine Martinolles, France 2016 | $11.00 | |
| Tempranillo, Legado de Munoz, Spain 2016 | $10.00 | |
| Malbec, Alto 3 Reserva, Argentina, 2014 | $11.00 | |
| Cabernet Sauvignon, Fuente Seca, Spain, 2015 | $11.00 |
| Red or White | $10.00 |
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| Chinaco |
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| Clase Azul** |
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| Siete Leguas |
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| Tres Generaciones |
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| T1 Tequila Uno |
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| Hornitos Black Barrel | $16.00 | |
| Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Platinum | $18.00 | |
| El Tesoro Paradiso | $21.00 | |
| Cuervo Reserva de la Familia Extra Añejo | $22.00 | |
| Don Julio 1942 | $23.00 | |
| Casa Dragones Blanco | $18.00 | |
| Casa Dragones Joven | $26.00 | |
| Herradura Seleccion Suprema | $32.00 |
| Tequila Flight | Your selection of 3 from the same category 1 oz shoot |
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| Mezcal Flight | $18.00 | Choose Three |
| El Jorgorio, Espadin | $18.00 | Straws Available upon Request |
| El Jorgorio, Tobala | $25.00 | Straws Available upon Request |
| El Jorgorio, Pechuga | $27.00 | Straws Available upon Request |
| El Jorgorio, Barril | $22.00 | Straws Available upon Request |
| El Jorgorio, Madrecuixe | $25.00 | Straws Available upon Request |
| Del Maguey, Vida | $13.00 | |
| Del Maguey, Minero | $14.00 | |
| Del Maguey, San Luis del Rio | $14.00 | |
| Del Maguey, Chichicapa | $16.00 | |
| Espiritu Lauro, Espadin, Karwinsky | $16.00 | |
| Buenbicho, Espadin | $13.00 | |
| Union, Espadin, Cirial | $13.00 | |
| Santa Pedrera, Espadin | $12.00 | |
| Los Amantes Joven, Espadin | $16.00 | |
| Los Amantes Reposado, Espadin | $16.00 | |
| Los Amantes Añejo, Espadin | $18.00 | |
| Fidencio Unico | $14.00 | |
| Fidencio Clasico, Espadin | $15.00 | |
| Fidencio Tierra Blanca | $19.00 | Straws Available upon Request |
| Fidencio Madrecuixe | $24.00 | Straws Available upon Request |
| Fidencio Tobala | $24.00 | Straws Available upon Request |
| Ilegal Joven, Espadin | $14.00 | Straws Available upon Request |
| Ilegal Reposado, Espadin | $16.00 | |
| Ilegal Añejo, Espadin | $21.00 | Straws Available upon Request |
| Pelotón de la Muerte | $14.00 | |
| De Leyenda Oaxaca, Angustifolia | $14.00 | |
| De Leyenda Guerrero, Cupreata | $16.00 | |
| De Leyenda San Luis, Salmiana | $16.00 | |
| De Leyenda Durango, Duranguensis | $18.00 | |
| De Leyenda Puebla, Potatorum | $18.00 | |
| Montelobos Espadin | $12.00 | |
| Puritita Verdad, Espadin | $14.00 | |
| Pierde Almas Tobaziche | $18.00 | Straws Available upon Request |
| Pierde Almas Conejo | $24.00 | Straws Available upon Request |
| Clase Azul Mezcal | $40.00 |
| Pan Frances | $15.95 | Banana custard soaked brioche served with ricotta, bananas, sugared pecans, almonds, guava & cajeta sauces, and piloncillo syrup on the side |
| Huevos Rancheros | $15.95 | black beans covered with salsa ranchera, topped with crumbled chorizo, queso fresco and crema |
| Huevos Divorciados | $15.95 | Two sunny side up eggs separated by two sauces, salsa verde and ranchera sauce, served with black beans, crispy bacon, queso fresco and crema |
| Huevos a La Mexicana | $15.95 | Scrambled eggs with onions, jalapeños and tomatoes topped with chihuahua cheese, served with salsa verde and tortilla strips |
| Huevos Con Nopales | $15.95 | Two eggs poached in roasted tomato sauce with nopales, topped with queso fresco, cilantro, and crispy pasilla peppers |
| Huevos Montados | $15.95 | Two eggs served over white rice, with diced plantains, queso fresco, pickled red onions and tomato habanero sauce |
| Chilaquiles Rojos | $15.95 | Crispy tortillas tossed in roasted tomato-habanero sauce with scrambled eggs |
| Omelet De Espinaca | $15.95 | Open faced spinach and oaxaca cheese omelet topped with piloncillo- sun dried tomatoes, drizzled with roasted tomatillo sauce |
| Burrito Texano | $15.95 | Texas style breakfast taco; flour tortilla filled with eggs, chihuahua cheese, potatoes and chorizo covered in a creamy tomatillo sauce |
| Torta De Pollo | $15.95 | Ancho marinated grilled chicken served in a toasted roll with chihuahua cheese, black beans, avocado, pickled jalapeno and a mixed green salad |
| Beer | $6.00 | |
| Wine | $7.00 | |
| Sangria | $8.00 | |
| Classic Margarita | $9.00 | |
| Frozen Rosalita | $9.00 | |
| Mango Margarita | $10.00 | |
| Mezcalita | $10.00 |
| Guacamole | Fresh guacamole made to order, served with hand pressed tortillas, chips and pasilla de oaxaca salsa | |
| Fonda Nachos | Crispy tortilla chips layered with chorizo, blackbeans, Chihuahua cheese, cilantro, onions, crema, pickled jalapeños, salsa verde and pasilla de Oaxaca salsa | |
| Flautas De Pollo | Two crispy tortillas filled with shredded chicken, topped with salsa verde, pasilla de Oaxaca salsa, queso fresco and crema | |
| Sopes | Two round corn masa boats filled with black beans, topped with lettuce, onions, queso fresco and tomatillo, chile de arbol sauce | |
| Quesadillas | Corn tortillas filled with melted chihuahua and oaxaca cheeses with your choice of mushrooms or chorizo, served with chile de arbol salsa | |
| Taquitos San Andres | Corn tortillas with black beans and achiote marinated pork topped with cilantro and onions, served with tomatillo sauce | |
| Tostadas De Carne | Crispy tortillas with black beans, topped with habanero spiked shredded beef, romaine lettuce, cured red onions, radishes and cream |
| Guacamole | Guacamole made to order, served with hand pressed tortillas, chips and pasilla de Oaxaca salsa |
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| Frijolitos con Queso* | $8.95 | A new fonda classic: soupy black beans, queso fresco, avocado, salsa verde, crema and pickled radishes | ||
| Queso Fundido | $13.95 | Oaxaca and Chihuahua Cheeses baked with your choice of sautéed spinach or mixed mushrooms, served with hand pressed corn tortillas and tomatillo serrano salsa verde | ||
| Huarache con Hongos* | $10.95 | Oval organic masa "boat" black bean spread, sautéed mushrooms, salsa verde, salsa chipotle, queso fresco and crema |
| Hongos* | $7.95 | Sautéed mixed mushrooms with epazote, queso fresco and pasilla de Oaxaca salsa |
| Poblanos* | $8.95 | Creamy Roasted poblano pepper strips, pickled red onions and avocado tomatillo salsa |
| Nopales* | $8.95 | Sautéed cactus pads with red onions, cilantro and crispy pasilla peppers with chile de arbol salsa |
| Ensalada de Sandia | $8.95 | Diced watermelon, cucumbers, queso fresco and chives with a lime juice-olive oil dressing |
| Ensalada de Aguacate y Zanahorias* | $9.95 | Avocados, roasted carrots, toasted pecans, soft goat cheese, sprouts and bibb lettuce drizzled with a lime mustard vinaigrette |
| Ensalada Fonda* | $7.95 | Arugula, radishes, green apple and red onions tossed with a simple lemon, olive oil vinaigrette |
| Verduras | Sautéed diced carrots, zucchini, corn kernels and pickled jalapeños and Chihuahua cheese | |
| Espinaca con Hongos | Sautéed spinach and mushrooms. Sauces: Roasted tomato*, Tomatillo serrano* -or- Suiza (creamy tomatillo sauce will be baked with Chihuahua cheese) |
| Chiles Rellenos de Espinacas* | $20.95 | Roasted poblano pepper filled with sautéed spinach and raisins with roasted tomatoes sauce and cotija cheese |
| Chilaquiles | $15.95 | Crispy tortillas tossed with your choice of red or green sauce topped with avocado, crema, queso fresco and cilantro |
| Nopalitos | $7.95 | Sliced prickly pear cactus pads, teardrop tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, crispy pasilla peppers, olive oil and lime juice |
| Esquites | $7.95 | Corn kernels, cooked in a butter epazote broth, chile de arbol and queso fresco mayonnaise |
| Espinaca con Hongos | $7.95 | Sautéed spinach and mixed mushrooms |
| Platanos Fritos | $7.95 | Sweet plantains with crema and queso fresco |
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