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Fonda Restaurant

Fonda Restaurant Fonda Restaurant is a Mexican restaurant located on Duane Street in New York City. They offer brunch on weekends from 12-4pm, as well as a variety of Mexican dishes including Croquetas de Jaiba and Enchiladas suizas. Fonda has been recognized as one of the best restaurants in NYC by OpenTable and is led by a team of powerful women. Come enjoy great food and a warm atmosphere at Fonda Restaurant.

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05/28/2026

Dish spotlight ✨️⁠

CARNE TAMPIQUEÑA⁠
Traditional sliced grilled skirt steak, cheese and mole enchilada, guacamole with queso fresco, served with rice and beans.

Come to Fonda, get happy.Mexican Happy Meal3 delicious tacos + margarita Your choice of pollo, pastor, or carnitas paire...
05/26/2026

Come to Fonda, get happy.

Mexican Happy Meal
3 delicious tacos + margarita

Your choice of pollo, pastor, or carnitas paired with a frozen rosalita, classic margarita, beer, or wine.

05/22/2026

The long weekend starts now! ⁠

Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with us 🎉

05/18/2026

We’ve been here since 2009 and there’s a reason 🫶

05/15/2026

From our kitchen to your table: achiote cod, grilled skirt steak, chipotle chicken taquitos.⁠

PESCADO TIKIN XIC ⁠
Achiote marinated cod fish served over plantain rice with a velvet black bean sauce and pickled habanero onions. ⁠

CARNE TAMPIQUEÑA ⁠
Traditional sliced grilled skirt steak, cheese and mole enchilada, guacamole with queso fresco, served with rice and beans.

TAQUITOS POLLO ⁠
⁠Chipotle rubbed chicken, queso fresco, onion, cilantro, avocado salsa verde.

05/14/2026

Introducing the Mexican Happy Meal 🥇 ⁠

3 tacos + a margarita for $21. Available Sunday to Wednesday. Your choice of pollo, pastor, or carnitas paired with a frozen rosalita, classic margarita, beer, or wine.

05/06/2026

She gave you life. The least you can do is buy her a margarita ❤️

Join us for Mother’s Day brunch 🌸💐

05/02/2026

She’s spicy. She’s salty. She has a kick 🍹

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with us, all weekend long + limited-time specials.

NEW SPECIALS

Coctel de Camarón
Acapulco style shrimp and avocado cocktail, apple, cucumber, red onions, olives and cilantro


Enchiladas de Puerco Bicolor
Slow braised pork between tortillas, black bean and Ranchera sauces, tortilla sand, cilantro

Milanesa de Pollo
Thin sliced chicken cutlet, with Fonda Salad
and salsa verde.


Pay de Limon
Old fashion lime pie with maria cookie-pecan crust, whipped cream and mango sauce

delicious food & amazing cocktails
04/07/2026

delicious food & amazing cocktails

03/12/2026

serving our world famous and amazing “margarita clasica” since 2009 ❤️

02/26/2026

The group chat made it, and the margs sealed it

02/19/2026

Prepping the Carne Tampiqueña⁠

CARNE TAMPIQUEÑA⁠
Traditional sliced grilled skirt steak, cheese and mole enchilada, guacamole with queso fresco, served with rice and beans.

Little bites of perfect. Croquetas de Esquites only available on at Fonda Tribeca
02/17/2026

Little bites of perfect. Croquetas de Esquites only available on at Fonda Tribeca

Warm, savory, and endlessly satisfying⁠⁠Pollo Norteño - Boneless guajillo marinated chicken tossed with melted Chihuahua...
02/13/2026

Warm, savory, and endlessly satisfying⁠

Pollo Norteño - 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.

02/12/2026

Nothing says Valentine’s Day like our Rosalita served up

Super Bowl Hosting Checklist: ⁠⁠✅️ Tacos⁠✅️ Guac⁠✅️ Margs
02/07/2026

Super Bowl Hosting Checklist: ⁠

✅️ Tacos⁠
✅️ Guac⁠
✅️ Margs

It may be freezing outside, but our Frozen Mezcalita doesn’t flinch ❄️
02/07/2026

It may be freezing outside, but our Frozen Mezcalita doesn’t flinch ❄️

All your game-day favorites, packed and ready to go. Order Fonda for your Superbowl party 🏈
02/06/2026

All your game-day favorites, packed and ready to go. Order Fonda for your Superbowl party 🏈

Address

139 Duane Street
New York, NY
10013

To get to Duane Street in New York via public transport, take the subway to either the Chambers St or City Hall station. Alternatively, various bus lines also run near Duane Street.

If driving, there are several parking garages located near Duane Street for convenient parking options. Please note that finding street parking can be difficult in this area of the city.

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 10:30pm
Tuesday 12pm - 10:30pm
Wednesday 12pm - 10:30pm
Thursday 12pm - 10:30pm
Friday 12pm - 11:30pm
Saturday 11am - 11:30pm
Sunday 12pm - 10pm

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What people say

Mexican restaurants are known for their vibrant and flavorful dishes, and Fonda Restaurant on Duane Street in New York City is no exception. This restaurant offers a wide variety of Mexican cuisine that will satisfy any craving. One of the standout features of Fonda Restaurant is their creative cocktails, such as the House of Fonda and Purple Pose, which are perfect for celebrating Pride Month. Not only do these drinks taste great, but a portion of the proceeds goes to an advocacy and services organization for LGBTQ+ elders.

Fonda Restaurant also has an impressive selection of specials that change regularly, including dishes like Costilla Guac & Mole, Sopa de Elote, Rollo de Pollo, and Panque con Natillas. These unique dishes showcase the creativity and skill of the chefs at Fonda Restaurant.

If you're looking for a delicious brunch spot in New York City, Fonda Restaurant should be at the top of your list. Their Omelet de Espinaca is a brunch staple that will leave you feeling satisfied and energized for the day ahead.

Finally, don't forget to try their Al Pastor Taquitos with a squeeze of lime - they are simply amazing! With its welcoming atmosphere and exceptional food and drinks, it's no wonder why Fonda Restaurant guarantees that you'll have a good time with them.