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Hours
Sun
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Mon
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Sat
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Ratings and reviews
4.0
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CUISINES
Caribbean, Latin, Spanish, Puerto Rican
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
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La Fonda continues to work hard at bringing El Barrio and lovers of delicious food everywhere the best Puerto Rican cuisine around. From the classics Jorge cooked; Pernil, Various Mofongos, Ensalada de Pulpo, Pollo Guisado, with rice and beans so good you`ll think your Grandmother or Great Tia was in the Kitchen. In addition to that, there are new dishes, such as our Chuleta Kan Kan, Vegan Lasagna, Cañoa, Finger licking Ribs and more. We hope you'll come for the first time or are coming back to enjoy the vibrant flavors, exciting music and wonderfully rich original art always on display in the same humble spot that has fed so many for over 30 years.
CUISINES
Caribbean, Latin, Spanish, Puerto Rican
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly
Meals
Lunch, Dinner, Brunch, Late Night, Drinks
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Table Service
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4.0
27 reviews
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vg350
New York City71 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
Went with a large group for lunch. The staff was very accommodating, patient and helpful. The empanadas are delicious as are the chuletas, the rice and beans (both red and black), the pernil and the shrimp. The beef (bistec encebollado) was incredible. I will go back!
Written February 8, 2020
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IvyNYC
216 contributions
Jul 2023 • friends
La Fonda hits all the right notes. Cozy indoors with fantastic art by local, Puerto Rican and Spanish artists. (plus a covered outdoor backyard area great for parties). The menu is fabulous! Beloved Puerto Rican dishes with variations for diners' eating preferences (chicken, steak, pork, vegetarian) -- both full entrees, entree salads and tapas. The mofungo is fantastic! The service was wonderful. They also have special music and other entertainment that we may learn about on IG. I'll be back soon!
Written July 6, 2023
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Albert
Goettingen1 contribution
Sep 2022 • family
This place is as typically Boricua as you can get. Food is great, drinks are too, and the service & ambiance are just what I’d expect from any local bar in Old SJ, for comparison. If you don’t like that, go look elsewhere! I felt right at home.
A small warning for islanders coming for a visit, however: some of the more traditional dishes have some choice substitutions made, to work around availability, I suspect. Not to worry: they’re still just as tasty.
Written September 21, 2022
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Maritza M
Puerto Rico1 contribution
Jul 2023 • family
Beware, coming from Puerto Rico on vacation and looking for authentic Puerto Rican food, I found this restaurant through Google (Comida Criolla), restaurant was decorated with some PR culture and music but unfortunately, the food was no where near authentic Puerto Rican food at all. I can literally cook better than what they serve. The food lacked the Puertorrican seasoning and flavor. Pork Chops were over fried. Only Puerto Ricans would understand my critic.
Written July 25, 2023
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oveja
84 contributions
Jun 2024 • couples
Delicious Puerto Rican cuisine including pernil, tostones and arroz con gandules. Ambiente was casual and friendly, service efficient.We have been to PR many times this is as good as any food on the island.
Written June 8, 2024
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Pummled
1 contribution
Jul 2022 • none
Many of the dishes on the menu were not available when we went. The music was turned up so loud at times we couldn't hear ourselves. Also, our server was not wearing a mask and got really close to me, invading my space even for a non-Covid world. He also touched my phone, and I felt for a second he was trying to give me Covid. I started having symptoms a couple of days later.
Written July 29, 2022
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af0x76
San Francisco28 contributions
May 2019 • family
4 of us ordered dinner, 3 were served and the other was told they were out of chicken! The rest of us ate and still no dinner for her! Finally she gets her food and we asked them to box it up since the rest of us were leaving. Another 10 minutes! Food was tasty but not closely worth the horrible service. I complained and the waitress blamed the the waiter! What a joke. At no time did they try to make it better
Written May 18, 2019
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ramgil
Fair Lawn34 contributions
Mar 2019 • friends
I have been here several times over the last few years. The food has really gotten very good. But there is a caveat, The service sucks. The help is overwhelmed. Two young ladies are sitting people, taking the orders, bringing the food, giving the check, and then cleaning the table. Two people to handle the restaurant and bar. The restaurant seats about 35 people approx. and a bar of about 12. this is handled by two people. Again let me reiterate the food is very good. But the waiting for service and the tension of the waiters is too much. The owner has to step up and increase the staff.
Written March 19, 2019
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Geeman3
New York City141 contributions
Dec 2018 • couples
Been here before have to say music was great as usual food was good my wife had mofongo with pernil pernil was good mofongo was cold drinks were bad ordered two mojitos one sip and I have to say the worst I’ve have had it there before and was good not sure if there was a change in bartender but it was bad waiter did her best but needs help she was running around trying to please everyone service was slow since she was serving many tables alone waiter returned with two margaritas and it was so so very disappointed I love this place been coming here since they had both locations hope they get things going bc NY has many restaurants to choose from trying to support my ppl but they need to crack the whip!
Written December 28, 2018
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BrianS
New York City27 contributions
Dec 2018 • family
I support local businesses throughout the US. The food here is top notch, but what really stands out is the experience and warmth provided by the special people who work here. They’ll treat you like family.
Written December 13, 2018
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Geeman3
New York City141 contributions
Jul 2018 • couples
The food was amazing drinks were very well made and reasonable cocktails were 10 dollars main course meals and extremely tasty in the 20 range not only the food but service was great very clean restaurant great latin Jazz
Written July 7, 2018
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Allan S
New York City7083 contributions
May 2018 • solo
Very pleasant place. To find. Great tapas, terrific veggies, aw some drinks. Love the place. Located on 106 th Street near lex is easily reached. The people. There are very pleasant and it is a good spot to meet for an evening.
Written May 23, 2018
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HollywoodCouple
Bronx83 contributions
Feb 2018 • couples
The best Puerto Rican food you can get in NYC.... Place is not fancy but nice the bar was redone a couple of years ago. The sangria is great and the food is amazing. My favorite is the cicharron de pollo yummy rice beans everything is delicious. If you want great spanish foodI I recommend you try this place. The prices are affordable the presentation is nice and the food even better. Cannot say it enough.
Written March 6, 2018
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Slep95
Eaubonne9 contributions
Sep 2017 • couples
Very good and well served dishes, Nice decoration and friendly service at affordable prices. Not too far from north-east Central Park, street art around !
Written September 27, 2017
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LowaDeck
56 contributions
Jul 2017 • family
Right in Spanish Harlem. I've been here a few times and I must say each time was worth it. Aside from the great food, the service was wonderful. Good music, good vibes and great Puerto Rican food. They serve it all. From chuletas to mofongo to pernil, it's ALL GOOD. If you have not been here yet, please make plans to do so. You will not regret it!!
Saludos
Written September 6, 2017
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