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.
Fonda Restaurant
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Fonda Restaurant is an urban Mexican restaurant known for authentic, contemporary flavors served in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. With sleek decor and an intimate dining experience, it delivers delicious cuisine at an affordable price. The restaurant features standout dishes such as achiote cod with plantain rice and black bean sauce, carne tampiqueña with grilled skirt steak, cheese and mole enchilada, and guacamole with queso fresco, as well as taquitos pollo made with chipotle-rubbed chicken, queso fresco, cilantro, avocado salsa verde, and more. Located in Park Slope and Chelsea.
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New York, NY
Public transport (subway + walk)
- Take the 4, 5, or 6 train to Grand Central–42 St.
- Walk east on E 42nd St toward Lexington Ave, then head south to E 41st St.
- Continue a few blocks to the restaurant area near E 41st St and Madison Ave (follow street signs for the exact block entrance).
Alternative subway option
- Take the B, D, F, or M train to 47–50 Sts–Rockefeller Center.
- Walk south toward E 45th St, then continue east/west as needed to reach the block around E 41st St and Madison Ave.
Driving/parking
- From Midtown: use I-495 (Long Island Expressway) into Manhattan via Midtown Tunnel/Queens-Midtown route as appropriate.
- Navigate to Madison Ave / E 41st St area.
- Parking: look for nearby paid garages along Madison Ave and side streets around E 40th–E 42nd St; street parking is limited and typically metered with time restrictions—check posted signage before leaving your car.
Opening Hours
| Tuesday | 4pm - 10:30pm |
| Wednesday | 4pm - 10:30pm |
| Thursday | 4pm - 10:30pm |
| Sunday | 12pm - 10pm |
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Fonda Restaurant in New York delivers authentic, contemporary, urban Mexican cuisine in a relaxed, fun setting. The experience feels both sleek and intimate, with decor that matches the energy of the food—making it an easy choice for everything from casual dinners to special nights out.
What stands out most is the quality and confidence of the menu. Dishes like Achiote marinated cod (Pescado Tikin Xic) bring bold flavor with plantain rice, a rich black bean sauce, and pickled habanero onions. For meat lovers, Carne Tampiqueña pairs traditional grilled skirt steak with cheese and mole enchilada elements, plus guacamole with queso fresco served alongside rice and beans. The taquitos are equally satisfying; Taquitos Pollo features chipotle-rubbed chicken with queso fresco, onion, cilantro, and avocado salsa verde.
Fonda also earns praise for its approachable pricing and overall dining vibe—affordable without feeling basic. With locations in Park Slope and Chelsea, it’s a go-to spot for anyone craving well-executed Mexican cooking that feels both modern and deeply rooted in tradition.