434 7th Avenue · between 14th and 15th Streets · Brooklyn, NY 11215 · P. 718 369 3144 [MAP]
Dinner
UPDATED: 01/19
Appetizers
GUACAMOLE
Guacamole made to order, served with hand pressed tortillas,
chips and pasilla de Oaxaca salsa. 14.95 (serves two)
For double add 9
FLAUTAS DE POLLO
Two crispy tortillas filled with shredded chicken, topped with salsa verde, pasilla de Oaxaca salsa, queso fresco and crema. 10.95
SOPA DE TORTILLA
Roasted tomato pasilla chicken broth, grilled chicken, Chihuahua cheese, avocado and crema. 9.95
SOPA DEL DIA
Please look at the special’s list on the back of your menu. 9.95
FRIJOLITOS CON QUESO
A new FONDA classic: soupy black beans, queso fresco, avocado, salsa verde, crema and pickled radishes. 9.95
QUESO FUNDIDO CON CHORIZO
Oaxaca and Chihuahua cheeses baked with chorizo, served with soft corn tortillas and fresh tomatillo serrano salsa (substitute chorizo with sautéed mushrooms or poblano peppers strips). 14.95
ZARAPE DE PATO
Soft corn tortillas filled with braised duck with roasted tomato-habanero cream sauce. 13.95
HUARACHE CON HONGOS
Oval organic masa “boat” black bean spread, sautéed mushrooms, salsa verde, salsa chipotle, queso fresco and crema. 12.95
CROQUETAS DE JAIBA
Lump crab croquettes served with three sauces, avocado serrano, pickled jalapeno mayo, and habanero roasted tomato. 14.95
TACO DE PESCADO
Northern style crispy fish taco, corn tortilla, cabbage, smoky salsa and avocado salsa. 10.95
Also available with grilled fish.
Available as entrée. 23.95
COCTEL DE CAMARON
Acapulco style shrimp and avocado cocktail, red onions, olives, olive oil and cilantro. 13.95
TOSTADAS DE CARNE
Crispy tortillas with black beans, topped with habanero spiked shredded beef, romaine lettuce, cured red onions, radishes and cream. 12.95
TAQUITOS
Three soft corn tortillas filled with your choice of:
FILETE
Beef tenderloin, bacon, poblano peppers, onions, Chihuahua cheese, cilantro and spicy habanero sauce. 11.95
CARNE ASADA
Grilled marinated skirt steak with onions,
cilantro and chile de arbol salsa. 10.95
POLLO
Pulled crispy guajillo chicken with onions,
cilantro and salsa verde. 10.95
AL PASTOR
Chopped marinated pork with pineapple, onions,
cilantro and avocado tomatillo sauce 10.95
CAMPECHANO
Diced skirt steak, chorizo, onions, cilantro and chile de arbol salsa. 10.95
Salads
ENSALADA DE BETABEL
Roasted beets, avocado, Cotija cheese, lime and olive oil dressing.10.95
ENSALADA DE AGUACATE Y ZANAHORIAS
Avocados, roasted carrots, toasted pecans, soft goat cheese, sprouts and bibb lettuce drizzled with a lime mustard vinaigrette. 11.95
ENSALADA FONDA
Arugula, radishes. red onions, and green apple tossed with a lemon, olive oil vinaigrette. 10.95
*All salads available with:
Grilled chicken. add 8
Grilled skirt steak. add 13
Grilled jumbo shrimp. add 13
Entrées
ENCHILADAS SUIZAS
Pulled chicken filled tortillas, creamy tomatillo sauce, baked with Chihuahua and Oaxaca cheeses. 23.95
ENCHILADAS DE MOLE NEGRO OAXAQUEÑO
Soft corn tortillas filled with braised chicken topped with a stone ground Oaxacan black mole, chopped onions, cream, queso fresco, cilantro and sesame seeds. 24.95
ENCHILADAS VEGETARIANAS
Soft corn tortillas filled with carrots, zucchini, corn kernels, pickled jalapenos and Chihuahua cheese; topped with your choice of tomatillo serrano sauce or roasted tomato habanero sauce, crema, queso fresco and cilantro. 22.95
CARNITAS DE FONDA
Cast iron skillet braised pork shoulder,salsa verde, pickled poblano peppers, charro beans and tortillas to build your own tacos. 25.95
CARNE ASADA CON HONGOS
Grilled skirt steak with sweet corn mushroom sauce, served with green bean escabeche. 28.95
COSTILLAS CON MOLE
Slow braised short ribs, esquites and Oaxacan mole negro. 27.95
POLLO NORTEÑO
Boneless achiote 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. 24.95
PESCADO TIKIN XIC
Achiote marinated Cod fish served over plantain white rice with a velvet black bean sauce and pickled habanero onions. 26.95
SALMON CON MANCHAMANTELES
Seared salmon fillet over sweet potato mash with an ancho pineapple sauce. 22.95
CAMARONES ADOBADOS
Yucatan style pan seared jumbo shrimp, served over spicy creamy green rice and a black bean velvet sauce. 27.95
(Not available for Brunch)
CALLOS Y CAMARONES
Seared diver scallops and jumbo shrimp, served with a creamy habanero sauce. 28.95
CHILE RELLENO DE ESPINACAS
Roasted poblano pepper filled with sautéed spinach and raisins with roasted tomatoes sauce and cotija cheese. 22.95
SIDES
NOPALITOS
Sliced prickly pear cactus pads, teardrop tomatoes, red onions, cilantro, crispy pasilla peppers, olive oil and lime juice. 8.95
ESQUITES
Roasted corn kernels, tossed with mayo, cotija cheese, lime juice and chile powder. 8.95
ESPINACA CON HONGOS
Sauteed spinach and mixed mushrooms. 8.95
PLÁTANOS FRITOS
Sweet plantains with cream and queso fresco. 8.95
CALABAZA CON COLECITAS
Roasted butternut squash and Brussels sprouts, agave, olive oil, lime. 8.95
20% Gratuity will be added to all parties of 6 or more.
Consuming raw or undercooked meat, fish, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness – Especially if you have certain medical conditions.
Specials
New Year’s Specials
UPDATED: 12/18
APPETIZERS
Sopa de Calabaza
Roasted butternut squash velvet soup served with chile de arbol croutons and crema. 8.95
ENTRÉES
Filete de Res con Mole Negro
Grilled tenderloin medallions, served over crushed fingerling potatoes Oaxacan mole negro and creamy roasted poblano peppers. 29.95
Alambre de Camarones
Grilled garlic marinated jumbo shrimp served over plantain rice with a roasted tomato and green tomatillo sauces. 26.95
DESSERT
Tamal de Elote con Moras
Warm sweet corn tamal, mixed berries compote and cinnamon ice cream. 8.95
Desserts
UPDATED: 11/17
Desserts
Budin de Banana
Warm brioche and banana bread pudding served with guava and cajeta sauce. 7.95
Citrus Tres Leches
Citrus three milk soaked sponge cake served with Chantilly cream and fresh berries. 7.95
Morenitas
Warm chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream. 7.95
Flan de Cajeta
Goat milk caramel flan, with whip cream and crushed buñuelos. 7.95
HELADOS Y SORBETES
Helados
Vanilla, Dark Chocolate, Salted Caramel.
Single Scoop. 2.95
Trio de Helados. 9
Sorbetes
Pineapple, Lemon, Pomegranate.
Single Scoop. 2.95
Trio de Helados. 7.95
Sundaisito
Chocolate, vanilla and salted caramel ice cream topped with chocolate piloncillo, cajeta and guava sauces, whipped cream, peanut brittle, chocolate cupcake crumbles. 10.95
HOT DRINKS
Chocolate Caliente
Organic stone ground Oaxacan chocolate served with buñuelitos. 6.95
Café de Olla
Coffee, orange cinnamon piloncillo syrup. 5.95
Café Mexicano
Coffee, Kalhua and whipped cream, topped with cajeta sauce. 8.95
TEQUILA
Lo Mejor
Don Julio 1942. 23
Reserva de Familia Jose Cuervo Platinum. 18
Reserva de Familia Extra Añejo. 22
Milagro Select Barrel Reserve. 16
MEZCAL
Fidencio Clasico, Agave Espadin 12
Fidencio Pechuga, Agave Espadin 24
Fidencio Tobala, Agave Tobala Silvestre 16
Leyenda Oaxaca, Agave Angustifolia 13
Leyenda Durango, Agave Duranguensis 14
Leyenda Guerrero, Agave Cupreata 14
DIGESTIVOS
Amaretto, Baileys, Sambuca Romana, Kahlua, Grand Marnier
Drinks & Wine
UPDATED: 11/18
MARGARITAS
ROSALITA
Our signature frozen hibiscus margarita, Silver tequila, hibiscus, orange liqueur, lime juice, hibiscus rim. 12
- Also available on the rocks with Cointreau. 14
CLASSIC
Milagro blanco, fresh lime juice, orange liquor. 12
- Try it with mezcal. 14
THE CADILLAC
Corralejo Reposado, grand marnier, fresh lime juice, orange juice. 15
EL PEPINO
Tanteo Tropical, cucumber-ginger infusion, Cointreau, lime juice, pasilla rim. 14
SPICY BLOOD ORANGE
Serrano infused tequila, blood orange juice and triple sec. 14
TAMARINDO
Tamarind, Milagro Blanco, Cointreau, lime juice, pasilla rim. 14
- Try it with mezcal. 15
NEW COCKTAILS
LA PIÑATA
Tamarind, Milagro Blanco, Cointreau, lime juice, pasilla rim. 14
MANZANO
Casamigos reposado, Fidencio mezcal, apple shrub, cinnamon and bitters. 15
BOTANICO
Bourbon, lime juice, Campari, basil and celery bitters.13
MOJITO DE JAMAICA
Bacardi rum, mint, hibiscus, St Germain, Ancho reyes. 16
FONDA NEGRONI
Mezcal, campari, Antica Campano, orange zest, chocolat bitters. 14
Bourbon, Saint Germain, hibiscus syrup. 14
PALOMA TRADICIONAL
Milagro Blanco, fresh lime juice, grapefruit soda and a salt rim. 13
-Try it with mezcal add 1
WINE
WHITE
SAUVIGÑON BLANC, L.A. CETTO / 2012, Mexico
Glass / Bottle – 9 / 30
CHARDONNAY, TERRAPURA / 2013, Chile
Glass / Bottle – 10 / 34
ALBARIÑO, BODEGA DE GARZON / 2013, Uruguay
Glass / Bottle – 11 / 38
SPARKLING
WYCLIFF / NV, California
Glass / Bottle – 9 / 30
ROSE
FUENTESECA BOBAL / 2017, Spain
Glass / Bottle – 11 / 38
RED
PINOT NOIR, VILLARD / 2014, Chile
Glass / Bottle – 11 / 38
TEMPRANILLO, SIERRA TOLONO / 2010, RIOJA, SPAIN
Glass / Bottle – 10 / 34
MALBEC, FINCA DECERO / 2012, Argentina
Glass / Bottle – 11 / 38
CABERNET SAUVIGNON, PIATTELLE CAFAYETTE / 2014, Argentina
Glass / Bottle – 9 / 30
SANGRIA
RED OR WHITE
Glass / Carafe – 10 / 32
CERVEZAS
BOTTLE / CAN
Pacifico, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, Corona, Corona Light, XX Lager, XX Amber, Tecate, Bohemia. 7
ARTISANIAL MEXICAN
Monopolio.8
MICHELADA
Your choice of beer mixed with lime juice, fonda hot sauce, chile piquin salt rim. 10
BEBIDAS
AQUA PANNA, PELLEGRINO 7
AGUA FRESCA
Tamarind, hibiscus & blood-orange.4.95
BOING
Mango or guava juice. 4.95
MEXICAN SODAS
Jarritos Grapefruit, Jarritos Tamarind, Mexican Coke. 4.95
MEZCALES
Made from different agaves from the various regions of Mexico.
The word mezcal comes from the nahuatl language and means “cooked agave”.
FIDENCIO CLASICO, ESPADIN 12
FIDENCIO TOBALA 15
FIDENCIO TIERRA BLANCA 16
FIDENCIO MADRECUIXE* 18
FIDENCIO PECHUGA, ESPADIN* 24
ILEGAL JOVEN, ESPADIN 14
ILEGAL REPOSADO, ESPADIN 15
ILEGAL AÑEJO, ESPADIN* 19
DE LEYENDA OAXACA, ANGUSTIFOLIA 12
DE LEYENDA DURANGO, DURANGUENSIS 13
DE LEYENDA GUERRERO, CUPREATA 13
MONTELOBOS, ESPADIN 13
TEQUILAS
Blanco (B) – the natural flavors of the agave plant.
Reposado (R) – “rested”, refers to a tequila that has been aged in oak barrels from two months to a year.
Añejo (A) - “aged”, refers to a tequila that has aged from one year to three years.
1800 (B) 11, (R) 11, (A) 12
CASAMIGOS* (B) 16, (R) 15, (A) 17
CAZADORES (B) 10, (R) 10, (A) 13
CORRALEJO (B) 10, (R) 11, (A) 12
CORZO (B) 13, (R) 15, (A) 16
DON JULIO (B) 14, (R) 15, (A) 16
EL TESORO (B) 10, (R) 11, (A) 12
GRAN CENTENARIO (B) 9, (R) 9, (A) 11
HERRADURA (B) 12, (R) 13, (A) 15
HORNITOS SAUZA (B) 10, (R) 11, (A) 13
MAESTRO DOBEL* (B) 12, (R) 15, (A) 18
MILAGRO (B) 11, (R) 12, (A) 14
RIAZUL (B) 11, (R) 12
TRES GENERACIONES (B) 11, (R) 13, (A) 14
TEQUILAS SUPREMOS
These tequilas have been aged for at least three years.
CUERVO RESERVA DE LA FAMILIA PLATINUM 22
EL TESORO PARAISO 20
CUERVO RESERVA DE LA FAMILIA EXTRA AÑEJO 22
DON JULIO 1942 23
MILAGRO SELECT BARREL RESERVE 16
TEQUILA FLIGHT
Your selection of 3 from the same category 1 oz shoot.
SILVER 16 – REPOSADO 20 – AÑEJO 24
MEZCAL FLIGHT
Choose three. 20
*Not included on the flight
Brunch
UPDATED: 12/17
29.00 BRUNCH
Choice of entree listed below and free refills for 1 hour!
Frozen hibiscus Rosalita, Classic Margarita, Mimosa, Bloody Mary, Beer
Available for parties of 7 or less
For parties over 8 guests, please contact us at
catering@fondarestaurant.com
ENTRÉES
Pan Frances
Banana custard soaked brioche served with ricotta, bananas, sugared pecans, almonds, guava & cajeta sauces, and piloncillo syrup on the side. 14.95
Huevos Rancheros
black beans covered with salsa ranchera, topped with crumbled chorizo, queso fresco and crema. 14.95
Huevos Divorciados
Two sunny side up eggs separated by two sauces, salsa verde and ranchera sauce, served with black beans, crispy bacon, queso fresco and crema. 14.95
Huevos a la Mexicana
Scrambled eggs with onions, jalapeños and tomatoes topped with Chihuahua cheese, served with salsa verde and tortilla strips. 14.95
Huevos con Nopales
Two eggs poached in roasted tomato sauce with nopales, topped with queso fresco, cilantro, and crispy pasilla peppers. 14.95
Huevos Montados
Two eggs served over white rice, with diced plantains, queso fresco, pickled red onions and tomato habanero sauce. 14.95
Chilaquiles Rojos
Crispy tortillas tossed in roasted tomato-habanero sauce with scrambled eggs. 14.95
Shredded Chicken add 4.00
Grilled skirt steak add 6.00
Omelet de Espinaca
Open faced spinach and Oaxaca cheese omelet topped with piloncillo- sun dried tomatoes, drizzled with roasted tomatillo sauce. 14.95
Burrito Texano
Texas style breakfast taco; flour tortilla filled with eggs, chihuahua cheese, potatoes and chorizo covered in a creamy tomatillo sauce 14.95
Torta de Pollo
Ancho marinated grilled chicken served in a toasted roll with Chihuahua cheese, black beans, avocado, pickled jalapeno and a mixed green salad. 14.95
All our egg entrees are made with organic eggs.
Enjoy responsibly. FONDA reserves the right to refuse service if guests are acting irresponsibly.
HAPPY HOUR
UPDATED: 12/18
Happy Hour Menu
Monday all night: 4pm to close
Tuesday–Thursday: 4pm-7pm
Friday–Sunday: 4pm-6pm
@ the bar only
BOTANAS
Guacamole
Fresh guacamole made to order, served with hand pressed Tortillas, chips and pasilla de Oaxaca salsa. 9
Flautas de Pollo
Two crispy tortillas filled with shredded chicken, topped with salsa verde, pasilla de Oaxaca salsa, queso fresco and crema. 9
Sopes
Two round corn masa boats filled with black beans, topped with lettuce, onions, queso fresco and tomatillo, chile de arbol sauce. 9
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 carnitas (slow cook pork shoulder) topped with cilantro and onions, served with tomatillo sauce. 9
Tostadas de Carne
Crispy tortilla squares with black beans, topped with habanero spiked shredded beef, romaine lettuce, cured red onions, radishes and cream. 9
Fonda Nachos
Crispy tortilla chips layered with chorizo, blackbeans, Chihuahua cheese, pico de gallo, crema and pickled jalapenos. 9
DRINKS
BEER 6
WINE 7
SANGRIA 8
CLASSIC MARGARITA & FROZEN ROSALITA9
MANGO MARGARITA OR STRAWBERRY 10
MEZCALITA 10
