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Fonda Chelsea

4.5 (1112)
$31 to $50
Mexican
189 9th Ave, New York, NY 10011

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Fonda Chelsea

4.5
$31 to $50
Mexican
Chelsea

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Now serving Lunch, Dinner and Brunch on weekends!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Cross street
    21st St & 22nd St
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Fonda Chelsea.

4.5

4.5
(1112)
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Fonda - Chelsea offers a "vibrant atmosphere" with "delicious food" and "superb margaritas." Guests appreciate the "attentive service" and "creative drink options." While some note noise levels and occasional seasoning issues, the overall experience is praised for its "authentic, carefully prepared food" and "friendly service."
1,112 Reviews
  1. Andrea Gold

    Phoenix2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 20, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, service and vibe at Fonda is always 100%. Always guaranteed to be a perfect evening!

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  2. Jory Gold

    San Francisco3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 11, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience from start to finish! Warm and welcoming first impression and attentive service through out. The space is cute and the food was solid! Very convenient Chelsea location too.

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  3. Michael

    Las Vegas13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on October 1, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very good food. A lot of menu choices and a lot of flavor. Service was good. Drinks were good. Only downside was the noise. A couple of small groups near the bar were loud.

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  4. C.

    New York City6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on September 26, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were a group of six. Service was excellent and drinks were fantastic. The food was very good, but everything was noticeably salty and seemed to grow saltier as the meal continued. I don’t recall this being an issue in the past, so maybe it was a fluke.

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  5. Steve Gold

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 21, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another great meal at Fonda. Service with smiles along with creative drink options. Thank you, Team Fonda!

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  6. Keith

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on September 4, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience! Host was very understanding in seating us as my party showed up an hour late, overall everything was great, the food, the sangria, & the atmosphere!

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  7. Tantri

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on August 6, 2026

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food (we ate vegetarian) was awesome!! It was very flavorful, well prepared and presented and exceptionally tasty. The guacamole was excellent. The service was superb. I will go back again. !

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  8. Mark

    New York City5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 26, 2026

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Best mole ever. Authentic, carefully prepared food, casual festive atmosphere, reasonable prices.

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  9. Jacob Gold

    New York City1 review

    1.0

    Dined on July 23, 2026

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    Something must have been off - the poor service was due to lack of staffing not the server.

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  10. Barbara Gold

    New York City13 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on July 23, 2026

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was overly seasoned and I sent back my fish tacos.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Sat 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Chelsea
  • Cross street
    21st St & 22nd St
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Delivery, Gender Neutral Restroom, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access
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FAQs

Business casual is the guide, aim for neat, polished-but-relaxed attire rather than anything formal.

Yes, reviewers describe Fonda - Chelsea as family-friendly and welcoming, and staff have accommodated large family groups, making it a comfortable choice for families.

Weekend brunch is the standout, Fonda serves brunch Saturday and Sunday (12:00–4:00 pm) and guests consistently praise the unlimited-drinks/brunch experience.

Yes, many diners recommend Fonda - Chelsea for a date night: reviewers call the upstairs more romantic and report anniversary visits and intimate evenings there.

Yes, Fonda - Chelsea offers outdoor seating: guests note a few outdoor tables where they've dined and enjoyed brunch or lunch.

Dinner is the sweet spot at Fonda - Chelsea, guests repeatedly praise the dinner menu and margaritas; for a lively weekend outing, their brunch (Sat–Sun, 12:00 pm–4:00 pm) is popular.

Fonda - Chelsea spreads over two floors, a lively bar/downstairs area and a more romantic upstairs dining room, and the spot also offers a few outdoor tables.

Fonda - Chelsea feels festive and vibrant downstairs with bar energy, while the upstairs dining room is cozier and more romantic, colorful Mexican decor and two floors give distinct moods to choose from.

Some menu items are hearty, guests describe the esquites as a generous side and say brunch entrées like the torta de pollo are very filling.

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Fonda Chelsea

4.5
$31 to $50
Mexican
Chelsea

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
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