TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Richmond - Updated September 2024

I Love Pho

86/100 (3745 ratings)

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"Love the pho Add chili and sauces to your taste. The spring rolls are really nice wrapped in lettuce leaves. Good flavor and dinner for 2 under..."

Sam C Frost

"Just had lunch the soup steak and chicken combination was to die for. My daughter had chicken cold slaw...she has tried this everywhere and said..."

Cheryl McCowan

"Been having Hien's soup at her first business 25 years ago and then followed her soup to I � Pho when they moved... Friends travel from all over..."

Alexander Kenton Schoeffel

"Beautiful food, especially the pho of course, and quick service. Popular place with lines at dinner time, but you really don't have to wait for..."

Гэрэл Хайнс

"Pho is the fam fav, and this place is loved by all!! Service is always spot on..."

Melanie Jane

"Yummy I'll come back here again friendly and service is good..."

Pierre Martinez Cabatas

"Best Pho in Victoria Street hands down. Service is amazing - we eat here way too much..."

Elyse Van Arkel

"Best Vietnamese Foods and fresh chilli is spicy and hot like me..."

Helmi Yunan Mairina

"The best..."

Hsiang-Lin Liu

"The soup was just nice. The potion was really good for 2..."

Kwong Wing Kee

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Allan Lee

"Best pho in Melbourne �we travel from way out east to spoil ourselves..."

Lorraine O'Keeffe

"One of the absolute best! The Vietnamese coleslaw OMG..."

Jessica Davis

"Great food, great service and great price. Everyone here is super lovely, come here most Sundays for dinner and it is always perfect. Keep up..."

Melbourne.Food

"This was my first time at I Love Pho and it was amazing! The staff were really friendly and did not pressure us to order quickly. I ordered a Medium..."

Hugo Morgan

" Visited here for my first meal out after lockdown. I’d never been before and will admit it’s definitely not my favourite Vietnamese restaurant..."

Quince And Cheese

"Always great Pho. Well priced & good sizes. My go to pho place on vic street. Fast delivery too when using uber..."

Laura

"This is the best and freshest Vietnamese food I have tried in 42 years in Melbourne. I was very pleasantly surprised. The place is normal but clean...."

Bruno De Michelis

"The spring roll with prawns is quite delicious and I could not forget the taste of it. Have it with the cabbage, you will know what I mean for that...."

Gabrielle

"Had my first ox tail pho here, it was lovely and came out quick! The spring rolls were great too, they came out with your regular dipping sauce and..."

PositivelyDelicioUs

"One of my favourite Vietnamese restaurants to go to. Authentic Vietnamese food at extremely cheap prices. Staff are always friendly and serve is..."

Biancawraymc

"This shop has a wonderful pho with a very affordable price tag! So worth your every dollar! Get the spring rolls too, vegetarian pork and prawns are..."

Chow Kit

"The only Vietnamese restaurant in Melbourne that I go to when I crave some good pho. Broth is decent, not to MSG-heavy like other restaurants that..."

The Chopsticks Expert

"I am a fan of good pho and my quest for finding good hos in Melbourne led me to this place. It was really busy when I went there. We were quickly..."

Thats My Food

"Would come here on my lunch break. Quick and comforting lunch with a big bowl of noodle soup. Service is efficient and quick which is what I need for..."

Michi

"went to I love pho for a quick bowl 🍲 DO NOT GET THE BUN BO HUE was not a fan at all however my boyfriend got the beef pho and the broth..."

ALICE ⚡️

"Quite like I Love Pho because of its simplicity. The food is pretty good with the pho not bad. The spring rolls are nice and tasty and cater for..."

The Wandering Reviewer

"This place was awesome. Authentic pho with great sides and a wicked ice coffee kampung style. The service was fast and friendly. The price was..."

Simon Furness

"As the name suggests the Pho is fantastic and highly recommend. Haven't tried anything else from this place. Price is reasonable. 140..."

Clayhax

"The broth is very flavourful, but a bit too salty for me. But once you add the lime juice and herbs it helps balancing out the saltiness. Could have..."

Jiang Ng

"Came by this Vietnamese restaurant for lunch and had the special beef noodles with spring rolls...The soup was really tasty and the spring rolls..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"I always go here when I'm craving for pho. They have super friendly staff and fast service too. Truly a good value for money. Wouldn't mind waiting..."

Shar Buendia

"Vietnamese restaurants are a dime a dozen on Victoria Street but I Love Pho is a few notches ahead of the pack. Service was warm and..."

Sunny Days Melbourne

"Really enjoyed the chicken pho here. Its flavourful and light at the same time. A nice change from beef pho. The Vermicelli with rolls my partner had..."

Phuong Tran

"Is an institution! No-one does Pho like this place (except maybe their Melbourne Central location). I love this place as much as I love Pho. Highly..."

Andy

"I frequent the area a lot and it never crossed my mind to check out this place. Not one to order pho outside of home so I ordered something different..."

Hong Truong

"I thought this place was great. I ordered the sliced beef pho which was absolutely delicious. Good deep flavour and near perfect with added..."

Two Sheds

"This place is solid! I have been twice and have been satisfied both times. I have tried a few pho places so far and this has been the nicest to taste..."

Jordan Wong

"Definitely a good place to go eat Pho if you want to try one of the best in Melbourne. It is up there with several other Vietnamese restaurants,..."

Alejandro Maass

"Great spring roll vermincelli! Always super fresh, and the spring rolls might be the best on Victoria Street. :) always visit this place when I’m..."

Emily Lawrence

"Best pho for your buck! And the best grilled beef rice paper rolls. Up until I came to I Love Pho, I had only ever had rice paper rolls..."

Controversial Foodie

"If your after a bowl of Pho, then this is the place ! I have been coming to I love Pho for over 5 years. Service is quick ! The Ingredients are..."

Timbo The Kitchen Bitch

"I am obsessed with I Love Pho. I eat here anywhere between 2-4 times per week. It's so quick, cheap and healthy that you really can't go wrong. A..."

Daniel Retman

"Amazing pho!!! I ordered the pho chay (pho with tofu and vegetables) in the small size and was just delicious. The size is still fairly large in my..."

Amara

"This place is a must-try if you are a big fan of pho (Vietnamese rice noodles soup). I would recommend the special combination beef as it..."

HANNAH

"Fresh! Had the tofu and veggie pho and the spring rolls. Very filling meal! I would come back here for my pho fix & some of the salads sound really..."

Sadrina Yao

"My 2nd pho in Melbourne. I had traditional pho with special beef toppings. There were 3 servings, asked the server how big is the medium and she said..."

Gece

"Pleasinginly cleanest Pho restaurant I’ve been into in a long time! Quick to be served and food arrived within 10 minutes. Pho was delicious and a..."

Charlie And Ko Reviews

"Really great pho, same chain as the one in the emporium located in the city. The only disappointment was that they charged extra for the ox tail..."

Linda

"Richmond institution, love coming here for some quick and easy eats with some friends.While the pho can be hit and miss they have without a..."

Michael Tan

"This place gets a 5/5 from me every time. Haha. Delicious pho and broken rice, sugar cane juice is actually available, and quick service with a..."

Yorkstergram

"Pho here is great - and huge! I got the vegetarian option with tofu. Nice clean broth. Always busy. You go here for the food, don’t expect anything..."

Olivia

"Very good food quality and size. If you want a nice and filling dinner on a cold night in Melbourne just go there!Try to book in advance or..."

Morault Rémi

"I love pho. I went for quick lunch. It is nothing special but it also not bad too. It was kind of average. But it was good for quick lunch. If staff..."

Finn

"I do not love pho. I'd actually go so far as to say I loathe it so when a friend organised dinner here I was intending to eat other things off the..."

Good Food Good Mood

"A more hip branding for a pho place. I still prefer the other pho restaurants along Victoria street. The pho is not bad but not great... more options..."

Ilovefoodsomuch

"The name and I already share something in common 🤤, I love pho. Great value for money, it's only +$1 to go from a small to medium. I got..."

Must Be Hungry

"The thing I hate about Pho is the use of massive amounts of fish sauce and MSG. I usually get very thirsty after downing a bowl of Pho and it doesn't..."

K-eats

"If you love pho this is the place to go! It's really good value for money and the broth was so flavoursome. The spring rolls were pretty standard..."

Mark Laughton

"Favorite pho so far in Melbourne and Sydney! Really nice beef both raw and brisket. 4.5 because I haven't tried anything else so I can't..."

Rsq1

"Excellent pho, I'd recommend the special combination. Soup broth is excellent and flavourful. Service is abrupt as you'd expect from an Asian..."

Hungry Jeweller

"I love pho serves up delicious Asian cuisine. Something for everyone. The beef pho is delicious but sometimes can be hit or miss. I've had it here..."

Costa

"Quick easy and delicious food! Went with a group of friends and had such a great lunch. Certainly bang for your buck. Service was great,We will all..."

GG

"Simple, clean flavours. We had takeaway and can highly recommend the Pho and dumplings. Friendly and helpful service. Great value for money..."

Comfy Chairs

"We tried the broken rice meal with chicken, three color drink, pho with rare beef, and the veggie rice rolls. The pho was average for me (which is..."

T.Ly

"Not bad pho, but not the best. Pho broth was not as strong as some other places, but still solid pho. Will probably go to other places along the..."

Edgar Darmawan

"Another pho option in Victoria street. It's a good pho... yes but not remarkable. Flavoursome broth and good beef. The quantity is smaller than their..."

Predator

"Long time diner first time reviewer.This is one of my favourite pho places. They started doing pho and spring rolls only, and now they also do..."

OmNom

"A good joint with clean and simple fixtures. Toward the end of the st near church street. Quite popular on a Sunday actually! But still able go get a..."

SueyLuey

"My gosh this was better than I expected! My partner loves pho , I'm not that keen on pho . I had other dishes to make up for not eating pho . Thus..."

Grazia Prochilo

"I Love Pho 264 is everything a pho place should be: Delicious, cheap, quick, and with questionable spelling on internal advertising.This is our..."

Nikita Hall

"Equal best Pho in Victoria Street (along with Hung Vuong II at the opposite end of the street). Clean, consistent, delicate broth with well cooked..."

Not Nigella

"One of the more popular pho joints in Richmond. A good serving of pho that wont cost you much more than ten dollars. Menu is limited so if you're not..."

TrevB

"Impressed. Yumm! Staff very helpful. Good location. One of the best Vietnamese restaurant in Richmond - and there are obviously alot to choose from...."

Soph

"One of my favorites and top place for Vietnamese noodles. Generally comes out extremely hot with a delicious broth and generous serving of meat...."

Glenn

"Who doesnt love this Pho joint? We have been coming here almost every weekend when we were living in Richmond. My favo is special beef with clear..."

Putriku

"One of my favorite Phõ place, the Pandan tea was so special. Stunning Phõ stock and the tender slice beef, and chicken, always satisfied my picky..."

Ivivan

"Clean and modern after the moving. Some hits and misses but never fails most of the time.Portion size was small for my last visit and broth..."

Larry Ma

"I have been here weekly for a while and the food is quick and never disappoints! The food is simple yet delish and my favourite dish would have to be..."

Samantha Cosgrove

"Long queue but sat down in 25mins. Ordered 3 different type of phos - special, tripe and jus normal beef and fried pawn spring rolls. Although price..."

Maureen Sim

"Straight to it, we'll balanced broth although a bit of the lighter side. I asked for the oxtail which was a little tough than it should be, but asked..."

Hungry Ronin

"I love pho and I love this place! Seriously good pho 🍲. This restaurant is always packed hence booking may be your best best. Lots of places to..."

Hungry Catepillar

"Cosy, unsophisticated environment with a family type setup. Decor and interior is simple but this is fine as we are here for the pho! We we're hungry..."

Lauren Hargreaves

"What would you ask for?! It's valued for money, price is bargain and fast service.I always love the broth here which nice flavor and delicious...."

Juneesnap

"29 December 2016: A master chef took me to this place for a second time. We had beef pho and spring rolls. We asked for the raw beef slices to be..."

Bernard Choo

"Really a good place. My friend and I came here to have lunch today after IKEA trip. I ordered special beef pho. The soup was extremely good! I think..."

Tamiee

"Very attentive staff members and has great customer service. The restaurant is quite clean. However, the pho noodles is undercooked. The vietnamese..."

Luci Nguyen

"When there’s seemingly dozens of restaurants serving the same dish in the same street, in one of the most Vietnamese-populated communities in..."

Donutsam

"Finally get to try I LOVE PHO!!The noodles are elastic and "Q", they are kind of special than other noodles that I had it beforeI really..."

Ellen Chen

"My first exposure to the real Vietnamese food. Really liked the concept of Pho, healthy, light on stomach and tasty. Unfortunately don't have any..."

Sumek Gopal

"Came here for their phó and it doesn't disappoint me! If you are going on a food hunt then you should order a medium pho to share and also try out..."

Yap WenYi

"Absolutely love this Vietnamese place! It's so fresh and Delish! If your hungry and dying of starvation this place will not disappoint! I've had..."

Emma Louise

"This is my favourite pho place. Visit it at at least once a week. If you dare try the #1 which is chicken beef combination with offals it's is the..."

David Liao

"Pho was a bit more salty than most other pho restaurants. The broken rice has to be the worst broken rice possible as the rice tasted so dry...."

Tony

"Filling yummy soup goodness!!! Cannot beat the tradition pho, special beef and chicken. Always a a tasty surprise biting into a chicken heart a..."

Cray

"Busy place with good quality Pho. Good for a quick cheap eat with friends . Very casual dining and great waiting staff that make you feel very..."

George

"$13 for a bowl of tasty brisket pho with egg noodles. It took me 25 minutes to eat and came with a free thermos of tea and a plate of bean sprouts..."

David Jackmanson

"Delicious pho place on Victoria St. A steaming bowl costs from 10 to 12 dollars depending on whether you want a small, medium or large serving. By..."

Little Pink Piggy

"We go here at least twice every week and we Love it! Quick, easy and super cheap! Parking is a breeze- I've never once seen an inspector in Richmond..."

Kmacaroo

"My favorite meal in this restaurant is rare beef and tendon soup noodle. I love the fresh lemon, chili and mint that go with the noodle. The taste..."

Goji

"Regular place to smash some awesome Pho. Avoid the small for an extra dollar the bowl is much bigger. For the chop stick challenged I find my table..."

Perky

"Delicious pho. Exactly like the one I get from Springvale. Meat tender. Soup full of flavour. Pickled onions were cut very thick and not pickled..."

Jennifer Lay

"From the very first time I've been there (after reading Rachel Khoo's recommendation in a newsletter) till now, I've never been disappointed with..."

FoodforThought

"Love this place.. Combination of sliced rare beef pho with prawn spring rolls are the bomb!The soup is full of flavour, come with lots of..."

Bonobono

"Service is really poor. Difficult to even get a menu when you sit down. Then the next challenge is for someone to take your order. So how is the Pho?..."

Pirate Sam

"The pho here is so good! Very good servings at good prices. The rice paper rolls are yummy too - I like their dipping sauce. Service is pretty..."

Sammi C

"I'm a convert! This stuff is amazing! Had never had Pho before and all i can say is what a fab introduction! Quick service, delish food and cosy..."

Zoe

"Pho, regardless of how you chose to pronounce this, is one of those addictive dish that I can’t seem to get enough off. There are a couple..."

Amy @ My Dining Journey

"Jam packed at lunch time is always a good sign. I love pho delivers to all pho lovers. A few at the table ordered the Saigon beef steak dish for $17,..."

Bopnbeep

"Awesome Pho, probably the best I've had in Melbourne. The broth is full of flavour, with just the right amount of seasoning and spices. The service..."

Brungiel

"There's always been 2 pho places in Victoria Street that I visited - Pho Chu The (one of my favourites but the longest walk) and Pho Hung Vuong 2. On..."

Eat Like Ushi

"What can l say? We love Pho. If you are looking for genuine Vietnamese soup this place is great. A little more expensive than the multitude of other..."

Jaquie Steele

"Our favourite pho joint in Melbourne hands down. My favourite is the beef and brisket noodle soup. The broth is so flavoursome and the garnish fresh...."

Makan

"Been coming here for years. The pho is delicious, cheap and well portioned, even the vegetarian pho is full of flavour. Also worth trying the spring..."

Sophie

"One of the best pho i had have in my life. Cheap eat with big portion. Their rice paper rolls were great too. Tried their three colours drink for the..."

Amy Foo

"This is the often touted "best pho in Melbourne", sadly i would have to disagree... but not by much! (i prefer a beefier spicier broth)Definitely..."

Matt.barnard

"What's not to love? The pho is good, darn good. The chicken pho broth is clean and sweet and the beef has good favour and remains light and not too..."

Tiges

"Been going here for a few years. Really good, quality, cheap pho! Broth is flavorful and they're really generous on their portion size. A negative..."

Josephine

"Delicious pho - its good old simple pho served fast with no frills. Booking is recommended because the restaurant fills up quick especially at..."

Emily

"My friend loves pho. She said she can eat it 3 times a day so you could just imagine her excitement when I dragged her to check this place out. We..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Pho is common in Melbourne and you can get in most suburbs. Simply put, this is the best chicken Pho you will get in Melbourne. Standard price of..."

LoveMyCake

"Service √Ambience √Food √ Very Yummy, but no wow factor today.Price √ Very reasonable.We had the Pho and spring..."

The Whippeteers

"Best pho place in Richmond. Tasty and the beef tendons are always so tender and gelatinous. I always get my pho from here as I have been disappointed..."

Foodie85

"Great pho. Broth is tasty without being overpowering. Fresh tender slices of beef and accompaniments. Very satisfying on a cold winter's day...."

JKGasMan

"If you have a craving for pho and don't mind the crowds this place is absolutely brillant - just keep in mind it does get quite busy so if you suffer..."

Iheartsmileys

"This is one of the gems of the "Little Vietnam" food precinct on Victoria Street. I tend to prefer the Shredded Chicken Pho. The taste is delicate,..."

Gerard Dillon

"Not a bad Pho place, The beef is quite tender. The price is quite decent. Been here once only. I think the other I love Pho down the street might be..."

Amanda

"Do: the pho obviously. The combination beef and chicken is a classic. Get extra meat and side serving of spring rolls. Don't: forget the..."

David Food Leasing

"Every time my friends want pho they insist on coming here. I don't really get it, but maybe I'm just not that into pho! Last night I couldn't get..."

Wonderfull

"The best bowl of pho I've ever had. Juicy beef, really awesome flavourful broth, and chewy yet tender noodles. The selection of fresh herbs and..."

Bayu Prasakti Tjandra

"Without a doubt, the BEST pho on vic street, super fast service and super cheap but amazing flavour with all the condiments you could want! Although..."

LittleMissPiggy

"staff were polite and efficient. the lady at the counter took her time to recommend dishes to try for my take away order. food was really good much..."

Hiddenbimbo

"Words can't describe the feelings of elation I experience when a huge bowl of vegie pho arrives at my table. The pho is fresh, flavoursome and with..."

Lucy Stuart-Menteth

"I am totally in love with I LOVE PHO 264. Think I have been here over 100 times (not joking) This place was the catalyst for a trip to Vietnam..."

Moetfan

"The best pho in Melbourne, hands down! clean, cheap, yum! I will not eat pho anywhere else! Always busy but they will squeeze you in and their lemon..."

Josie

"So far, this is the best pho that I hv ever tried. It's located at Richmond, just a couple minutes of walk from the tram stop. From the front of the..."

Meilia Clarissa Tejasoewita

"Ate here last week and it was arguably the best Pho I've ever had and I don't think it was just because of the cold weather outside allowing me to..."

Harry Oldfield

"This was probably my third time here and it's been pretty good each time. I had the chicken and beef pho which nice with quality ingredients. The..."

LeixD

"I don't live in Australia anymore, but I dream of this pho. Like, literally have dreams where I'm in Melbourne and driving down the road and..."

Dennis Vegan

"Who doesn't right? One of my favourite pho places in richmond, really can't go wrong. Clean flavours. Busy all the time but quick turn over times. If..."

DumplingDoll

"I have been coming to this place for many years and kept returning because I love the friendliness of the owners and their ability to communicate in..."

Sel

"Richmond is known for its amazing Vietnamese food. But this place is a notch above. With all the classic flavors of a traditional pho, the portion..."

Instamato

"Favourite pho eating location // They are generous with how much beef they give and the soup is very tasty too! Tend to always go with the medium..."

Carissa Lee

"Legit pho. A standout in a street bursting at the seams with pho options. Massive servings for $11. Bargain. The place is filled both with elderly..."

Lemongrass

"Their pho is great - clear broth & flavourful! Definitely a great choice during winter. 🍲😋Service wasn't bad and wait staff was quite..."

Chewynoms

"I recommend this place, probably one of the tastiest pho I have had. Big portions , great quality, low price - perfect formula. Definitely go back..."

Mister & Mrs T

"Simply the best in Richmond. No-one goes to a pho restaurant for quality service, but here it is quick and friendly service with a..."

Dave

"Consistently good, you can't beat the pho tai (sliced rare beef); the broth here blows all the others out of the water - clear, rich, beefy goodness...."

Megan M

"Awesome winter restaurant choice!Pho is amazing whether it's beef, chicken or veg! Their Vietnamese salad is delicious & feeds 2, the tofu..."

Lynn Konnie

"Affordable & Delicious. Delicious Pho. BYO alcohol. Friendly staff. Quick Service can be in and out in under half an..."

Olivia_andrews

"Travelled from Albury for this. SO WORTH IT! GREAT PRICES TOO!. Read the reviews and decided we had to come here; I'm so glad we did. We..."

Tian.sushilover09

"......we aren’t sure what is in the addictive noodle soup broth, but we are sure that the Vietnamese are smart and make it so addictive, we are..."

Jar-Fed

"One of the best pho places out of so many in Richmond. It offers pho, no rice dishes, but has spring rolls and rice paper rolls. There are no prices..."

Flho

"I have always enjoyed every meal I’ve had at I Love Pho 264. I even make it a point to bring friends and family to this restaurant when they are in..."

Joanna Chan

"There is a bit of hype here and the facebook is filled with pictures of young attractive people of various demographics... but is the food good?..."

Shanton

"Amazing rice paper and spring rolls!. Some of the best rice paper and spring rolls I've ever had!! the pho was delicious too. i love the option to..."

Thurnis

"Pho 264 is pleasant enough, but pretty much your 'run of the mill' soup..."

Iceman

"So So. Average Pho place but worth the while nonetheless... would go..."

Tarrie Pham

"Pho Sure. Have been coming here for the Pho for the last few years, and have always been satisfied by the servings and quality. Always order a side..."

Jeffrey Leong

"Amazing prawn rice paper rolls!!! Fresh fresh..."

Natalie Grant

"Delicious. Have been there a couple of times! Highly..."

Sen.titus.ng

"Best Pho by far!!!. I love pho is a great place to get a delicious pho for a good price.Even though i don't live locally, Its still worth the..."

Giakhuu2003

"Satisfy my cravings!. Always the first place i go to for my pho cravings. I tried their express shop in emporium, but this one is still my..."

Benjiman83

"Awesome pho. Excellent pho meal. If you have a steaming hot noodle soup with crispy fried spring craving, this is the place to go. I have been going..."

Dr. Wong

"Cant get enough. Have been going to this place for many years now .always treated like 1 of the family every 1 that works there is very friendly and..."

Robbie

"Perfect. A bowl of steaming hot goodness delivered to your pie hole within minutes of ordering? Sign me up. People who are moaning about prices going..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Great Viet. Good service, great food, awesome prices.All you could ask for..."

A_2012

"This dish is amazing. Generous servings of beef. Flavours a very clean and fresh. It's a must..."

Caffeineaholic

"Best pho in Melbs. Cheap, cheerful and delicious. Can't go..."

Amy

"Eat here at least twice a week - love this place pho sho'. I traipsed around Melbs to find my favourite pho. This is the place. It may not be the..."

Angie St Kilda

"Not the best pho, but still a good feed!. This pho is actually quite mild tasting compared to ever popular PHO AN in sydney which is probably a lot..."

Jennifer Seah

"Yummy pho, quick service, cheap prices. What more could you want? The broth is just right, the portions are decent and the prices are great! Perfect..."

Julycheee

"Don't eat here if you want service! If you want a tasty bowl of Pho this is the place. I love the shredded Chicken..."

Gerard

"Best pho in..."

Georgie

"A classic!. Have been coming here for more than eight years and have never been disappointed! While the service is not outstanding, the clean and..."

AH

"Prices that make you come back. a couple can eat for under 10 dollars each and the meal uses good cuts of meat with lime wedges etc part of the..."

Eat Well

"Just as you expect. Great Pho, average service but a cheap and cheerful experience. Would I return? Absolutely. Why? Because the food is cheap,..."

Preston Starr

"Cheap and cheerful pho with slightly surly service. In other words, utterly..."

Gin

"I love pho is really good. Nice fresh ingredients, friendly staff and I love their pet turtle..."

Chantel Gibson

"It was quick. It was cheap. It was fairly..."

Deborah Bowen

"Been coming here before the renovation - still one of the better bowls on Vic st. but think there's too much msg lately. Sooooooooo thirsty..."

Brillat_Savarin

"I think they have it figured out - do a few things, and do them really well. The flavoursome stock always hits the pho spot for me. Wish I lived..."

Pandamonium

"Not the biggest fan of your regular pho but I loved the Tofu & Vegetable pho so filling & full of flavour especially with a 3 colour drink, the..."

Munch On Melbourne

"I go there so often. My whole family loves this place! Special beef pho and prawn spring rolls are the must-haves.Downer is that Im always in..."

CherriesandLychees

"Pho King Brilliant. My favourite pho place. Meaty broth that leaves your lips sticky, with tender beef and crunchy tripe. Pretty good rice paper..."

Simple

"It's good but why there is no price on the menu? Does that mean when they charged their customers, no one will be able to tell whether they're being..."

Bubble O

"YUM. This pho is the best in melbourne, hands down. reliabel, fast, hot, tasty, noodles are beautiful silky texture.i usually get the slice beef..."

Claire Levett

"Hot soup. My favourite Pho in Melbourne. Cheap price but quality. My father love the chicken noodle soup here so much. Nice hot soup for cold day. I..."

Ann Houng

"I do!. Been eating here almost weekly for the last few months... I love Pho...I really do..."

Yee Sang

"PHO SHO! Best pho in town. My taste buds love the giblet pho. Carmen crazy for I..."

Jenna Telman

"Pheonix. Have always been a fan of this place but they recently opened up a place further down the road. This time they have included a wider array..."

Frenchies

"Best pho in Melbourne. I have eaten pho in the city, Springvale, northcote and all down Victoria street.. This broth is so tasty and the restaurant..."

Michael Gazzo

"Good pho. We got here at about 6.30 on a week night and the downstairs was already packed! They opened up stairs for us (7) and soon it was full and..."

Clujen

"The Best in so many ways. With recommendations from the friendyl staff at Hwaroo KBBQ restaurant (check them out on little bourke street), I came..."

Shaun Kingsley

"Always Good Pho. Sliced bee.... Always Good Pho.Sliced beef is my Fav. Could do with some cleaning up as it is so busy all the..."

Mr Wine Guy

"I always leave this place PHO FULL. Great pho.And GLUTEN FREE!!!I have been here at least 20 times, aways have a good feed,..."

Lara Te Hennepe

"Let's put this out here first, I'm full Viet. Okay time for the review. The pho here is great. The pho came out very fast and hot. Not just..."

Minh Le

"I love pho. Being part Vietnamese I really love my pho and this place is simply..."

Jean Pierre

"I loved the Pho. Had dinner there tonight, the pork spring rolls were great as was the beef and chicken combo Pho. I'll be back to try some more off..."

Matt Radovich

"BEST PHO IN MELBOURNE!. I am a huge fan of good pho, and this definitely has to be the best one in Melbourne.Try the sliced chicken, so..."

Kewpie Mayonnaise

"Always good pho! Try the 3 colour coconut drink... Helps with the..."

Melbgal

"I love i love pho chicken pho super fresh super..."

Shevoune Lim Su Kean

"How can you not love pho!. Awesome little restaurant, speedy service, amazing value for money and delicious pho! We drive half an hour just to get..."

Adelle_clements

"Good but No prices on menu?. One of the better Pho places and it was really crowded.Pho was comforting bowl of soup but didn't like the rice..."

Dr Appetite

"We always dine here when we come to Richmond. Pho is nice here. But I'm always disappointed with their spring rolls - they don't go well with the..."

Doris Yunzhou Li

"The best!! The best noodles.... The best!!The best noodlesThe best broth The best smoky chilli pasteThe best ownerThe best..."

Pistol Pete

"Rockin Pho!. Always busy but great food at ridiculously cheap prices - $9 for a massive bowl of Pho. Can't beat that in my..."

Dane

"Rarely disappointed. Probably the wisest $10 you can spend when your in need of a..."

Anish

"Wonderful pho and rice paper rolls but be prepared to be pushed out!. I have eaten pho at a number of places and I must say the beef pho at I Love..."

Julia Eats Melbourne

"Craving for PHO. Went last nite for best pho in town..i ordered combination beef,lemon squash and spring role..partner ordered meatball noodle soup...."

Joie De Vivre

"Most of the time,..."

Padeen

"Some of the best pho I have tried in Melbourne and hong kong the one only place I eat..."

Jess Abby Li

"Service: alright Food: good.... Service: alrightFood: goodPrice:..."

Yida

"LOVE this place! Their pho has fantastic broth, with really fresh ingredients! it is a weekly ritual to head up to Richmond to eat at I Love Pho..."

Doubleyou

"Love it! Fresh filling food with all the right condiments. Very kind to the wallet - great place for a cheap meal that still leaves you feeling like..."

Dr Brigs

"I LOVE THIS PHO. Yes the service is not great but the food makes up for..."

Teresa Vu

"Just wow. Vietnamese noodle soups in Melbourne usually don't impress me much but I think the pho here is amazing. Had dinner here and was the first..."

Flyingduck

"Love!. I always come back to I love Pho for the food that warms my belly, my heart and my bank account. I've been forced on recent occasion to try..."

Sarah M

"AMAZING. I love this place and eat there at least once every week...."

Jamie Lee

"Definitely a winner! The beef slice pho is..."

Andrew Snape

"I LOVE I Love Pho. Best Pho I have had in Melbourne & to make things better Pho & Drinks for 4 people came to $40! We were very happy. Everyone loved..."

Jasmin

"Cheap quick and easy. A simple motto for a simple place with only one real goal make consistant great flavouring pho fast and hot. This vietnamese..."

Hung Lo

"Unfancy, but filling.. I missed the boat on Pho. It has been the coolest thing amongst the Indies, Hippies, trendsetters and anyone under the banner..."

C M

"One of better pho joints on Victoria St. Lets be honest, all the pho restaurants on Victoria St are pretty similar. All are pretty great. This is one..."

Jeremy Choong

"Good but not the best. The hype around I Love Pho suggested amazing pho in a modern setting. The beef pho was certainly good but lacked some of the..."

Melbournefoodie

"Great as always.. Chicken and Beef combination pho never lets me..."

David Pascoe

"Victoria street in Richmond offers huge varieties of pho restaurant and this place, I love Pho 264 is one of my favorites. The base soup was tasty..."

Ezio Hungary

"For all times. Brakfast it's amazing, if I'm sick it heals, if I'm hungover it gets me to the couch this place is like a best fiend and hopefully..."

Rakeireidy

"Loved it! Have been looking for a decent pho for ages & finally found it! Too bad I live in Perth most of the year :( but def will b on my top places..."

Freudian Fleur

"Cheap cheap cheap! Most dishes $9 some $10. Medium serve is plenty. I had left overs to take home. I had beef/chicken pho was huge and yumy. My..."

Fabulousfood

"Best..."

Temmy

"First place I went to after a year overseas. My life is not complete without..."

Amanda Young

"Pho is tastes fresher in..."

Patrick

"Good Food/Noisy Venue. The spring rolls were the most amazing I've ever had! Bad acoustics lead to it being very hard to hear my friend across the..."

TrentR

"Very good pho. This place has one of the best pho in Melbourne. Plus it is very reasonably priced as well - well worth a visit for a healthy..."

Aaron

"Had the chicken and beef. So yummy. Meat was tender and noodles plentiful. Had a medium bowl and was amazed at the size. Wonder what a large bowl..."

Vivacious Lady

"Yum yum yum!. I always order the vegetarian rice paper rolls, and the vegetarian pho with tofu. It is cramped in there, often sharing tables with..."

The Knitting Assassin

"Yum. yum. yummy.. I usually order special beef Pho, load it up with chilli, shoots and leaves. Oh yuuuum...stop it. want a huge bowl right..."

Ange

"Comfort food. Found this gem back in 2008 and tried several other places but gave up eventually..ever since then, if we want pho, it's only from..."

Jo

"Pho Diet. This is where Swerve and I go when we are feeling guilty about calories and want to lose weight. So we walk there. The problem is that..."

Mifune

"Staff are very friendly and service is quick! The broth is very very tasty and isn't overladen with msg! Prawn spring rolls were pretty average..."

Cana1004

"This pho joint has a potentionally become of the finest pho joint in Melbourne. Been a customer of this place for some time. Ive tried all of..."

Minh

"Best pho in all the..."

Edliu

"Nice Pho. I've been a regular of this place before they moved to 264. What I can assure you is that they have been producing good pho and well..."

EatToLive

"7 out of 10. I enjoyed this restaurant. Very good pho, a solid 7/10. The rice paper rolls were also of a very good standard. Impressed with the clean..."

Sweet Tooth

"Great Broth. Really tasty broth, which doesn't appear to be over laden with msg. Service is fast, prices are reasonable. Cant ask for much..."

Takezo

"Awesome late night feed. It was Saturday night. We were hungry. It was late. We were driving from the airport. It was the good..."

XC

"Been going here for years, new name, same fab soup. Best pick me up, make me feel good soup..."

MollyB

"Hits the spot everytime !!. This place is always buzzing!! Amazing pho cooked with the freshest ingredients & served by super friendly..."

Kimmy

"Pure Deliciousness for the Price. This Pho is seriously delicious, the noodles taste delicious and combined with the heavenly broth, it tastes like..."

Lucy V

"One of the best Pho's I've had. The pho is consistently excellent with the highlight for me being the handmade noodles. Be prepared to wait for a..."

Lam K

"8/10. I almost never rate more than an 8. All dishes $9. No prices on menu oddly. Best pho we have had in Sydney, Canberra or Melbourne so far. Just..."

Andrew Hassell

"Simple. There's nothing to it.The proportion is nothing short of a full satisfaction.The prices won't even hurt your wallet a..."

JK

"I..."

Grace

"Phoshizzle this place has the best pho!. I Love Pho 264 has the best pho AND prawn spring rolls in Melbourne! Though there is sometimes a line, the..."

Doubleyou

"Awesome staff Delicious food What more could you want :) I..."

Nikki

"Post contains..."

Vodka And Latte

"When people ask me where is the best place for Pho Noodles, I immediately answer, without any hesitation, I Love Pho 264! Well, it used to be Pho Tu..."

One Fat Cow

"he broth was served warm, not as hot as we would have liked. Still, very passable. I made a concoction of complimentary chilli and hoi sin sauce to..."

Sdk1806

"I Love Pho knows what it does best, it hardly needs to change a thing as people arrive in droves. You can see why it is so popular on Victoria St,..."

Denny

"They loved Pho so much they changed the name of the restaurant to I Love Pho! The queue is well out of the door but there is no need to worry they..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Digging through the unreasonably large bowl, we found a wide selection of beefy treats, including brisket, tripe, tendon, beef balls, and rare sliced..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Having MSG in the broth is a given, but the quality cuts of beef that they use here are just the..."

Fatboo

"My phở may not have been the best phở ever (I prefer the more gritty, more flavoursome but less MSG-diluted broth that makes Chu The in Footscray..."

Libby Margo

Fonda Mexican

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"Can't recommend this place enough! The staff were excellent, food exquisite, atmosphere magnifico. Fonda is obviously really well managed and runs..."

Tom Everett

"The staff were friendly, professional, competent. Drinks were fantastic. Food was really tasty. We got the 'feed me' option, which was handy when not..."

Peggy Dee

"Delicious and healthy Mexican food in Melbourne! Fresh and very well made..."

Raquel de Azeredo

"Really nice food. Excellent service. Should book the..."

Suphidsha Chatriposayanon

"Best.Mexican.Ever would highly recommend this..."

Sav Anna

"Seriously impressed, service quicker than a concord and food fresher than something really fresh. Bloody..."

Nick Cornish

"Delicious and fresh food which is also very..."

Meg McLoughlin

"Have been here 15+ times and it never disappoints the food is always fresh and..."

Damian Jervios

"We had a great meal there today, awesome, Thank..."

Paula Van Rees

"Amazing food great customer service. ....very..."

Maney Singh

"Always awesome - fresh, flavoursome food and helpful, friendly staff. Even helped me out today with some delicious fresh salsa for my dinner party..."

Jen Quigley

"Ordered the chargrilled chicken burrito and had chipotle chips on the side. Had to get takeaways given COVID restrictions, but ordering at the..."

Brian Kim

"Get the..."

Vi Tran

"I've eaten here a few times now, and twice in two days last week. The chicken burrito was SO good, as are the chips. So tasty and, more importantly,..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"They have a good set lunch which includes either a burrito or quesadilla, fries and a sofa drink. 👌🏽Staff were friendly, restaurant is perfect..."

Justaworkingmama

"As all the other Fonda venues are - this Richmond location is bright and colourful. Food is always delish and heaps of vegan options,..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"Have tried a few dishes from Fonda; the tacos were deliciously fresh and flavourful, the grilled chicken salad was one of my favourites along with..."

Angel Khong

"Clean, delicious food with good vibes up in..."

Michael Garzia

"Lots to choose from and good options for vegetarians. Staff are always friendly however the second time we came, I asked for table water and was told..."

Yuki Does Brunch

"Grilled chicken burrito with chips and a soda drink: strawberry and mint. The drink didn't really have much strawberry taste or flavour to it but it..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"The team decided to order in Uber eats for lunch so we placed a massive order for 12 of us. Despite this challenge the wait and delivery time was..."

Espy Eats

"Prawn and Chicken Taco amazing. Packed with flavour. Staff are so friendly. Excellent value for money. Ideal for dinning in small group. Went Fri..."

Tom Allan

"I literally never get sick of this restaurant!! It’s perfect for a casual catch up with friends or even take away healthy lunch during the week. ..."

Tommi Taylor

"Trusted go to restaurant that I go to where I know I’ll never be let down! Definitely recommend for a nice dinner or just a casual everyday dinner!..."

Zoe

"Fonda in Richmond. So popular and hot place with modern Mexican food. Fish and beef tacos are the must orders. More the burritos and chips are also..."

Steven Gu

"I came here with a dear friend I haven't seen in a while at around 6ish for catchups. Firstly, we were greeted by a charming young guy with blonde..."

Jos Reynolds

"Like the food. Service is very good. Special thanks to Subash Karki for his service. I must say if anyone wants to eat Mexican, should Try Fonda..."

John Frederick D'coutho

"Came here tonight after a late meeting, kitchen was closing but they were kind enough to seat us. Staff were great, very helpful with the menu, all..."

Mishka

"I heard good things about Fonda, and when I went I was not disappointed. The burrito I had tasted really nice, and the wrap held together..."

Jordan Wong

"fonda, one of my favourite little places to go. It's consistently delicious. The quesadillas, nachos and char grilled corn and my favourites. I..."

Simply WonderFood

"Cool fit out and nice service. Food is always great at Fonda Richmond and today was great too.I usually get the quesadilla but..."

Me

"Fonda never seems to disappoint when it comes to delicious, modern Mexican food. Their menu isn’t too big or intimidating and it definitely..."

Followthefoodmelbourne

"The Fonda here is a more relaxed version than the one in Chapel St. The updated menu is great! I love their soft tacos with chicken and rocket inside..."

Maddy Horne

"Fresh modern take on Mexican food. Great interior. It was packed with locals on a Tuesday night. When Fonda first opened, it was unfairly compared to..."

Split The Bill

"I adore this place. We walked past today but ended up somewhere else so had it delivered for dinner. I am making an effort to cut down on..."

ToorakM

"Didn’t used to be a fan of Fonda but have had take away from here a few times lately and really enjoyed it! The beef brisket quesadilla is first..."

Denny Patron

"Food was amazing. Highly recommend the Feed Me Vegetarian option, to share between two. We could have eaten the sweet potato tacos all night. Drinks..."

Kate Heather

"I got take away from Fonda over the weekend. I ordered the Kangaroo burrito upon the recommendation of a staff member. It was really nice and..."

Nicole

"I really like this outlet of Fonda. It’s a cute building and a stones throw from some of the other cool pubs and bars in Richmond. Perfect spot for..."

KnowingMelbourne

"It took me a while to decide what food to order because everything on the menu just sounded so good. When I finally decided on the grilled chicken..."

Lole Lole Lole

"The restaurant is near the intersection of Swan and Church St. The staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Kindly explained the menu and..."

Leena

"Consistently good food. Favourites include the corn chips with avocado/salsa, grilled chicken salad, any of the tacos and the fish burrito. Although..."

Kimberley Leggett

"Love this place because of their horchata drink! Impossible to find- and they do it quite well. The menu seems to suit a group well, something to..."

Sam

"Great location with a great choice of seating, cost and comfortable. It doesn't feel like a Mexican place when you enter but smells it. Menu is..."

Jude D'Souza

"Fonda manages to execute faux-Mexican street-food cuisine flawlessly for the most part. Pretty enjoyable project they have going if you’re this way..."

The Dear Luncher

"The staff where definitely friendly and very busy! The wine was good as always but the service could have been better just in terms of arranging..."

LJ

"Fonda is always good for a quick and delicious feed. This Fonda is superrr tiny and cramped. Staff are really attentive and the food standard is the..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"The food is fairly good, but I definitely feel this place is over hyped. It's got a great fit out but the food is nothing to write home about. The..."

Costa

"I love this place. I come here often! The staff are super friendly and knowledgable. It's a very up beat and energetic atmosphere. The food is simple..."

KITCHFIT

"I love Fonda for their mid range Mexican options - much nicer than fast food, but not fancy enough to be too expensive. Decided to try their Richmond..."

Binula

"Good food and service. Priced a little too high for my liking. Wait staff was prompt and food took a little longer than expected but the place was..."

Andrew D

"In recent years it has become much easier to find good Mexican in Melbourne, but I always recommend Fonda. My first experience of authentic Mexican..."

Megan J

"Pretty good food but way too expensive for my wallet. I feel like they positioned themselves rather awkwardly in the market. An expensive street food..."

Don Djoe

"Not too bad of a Mexican foodLove their watermelon juice!Staff were lovely.Haven't come back since but due for a visit again.Take..."

Melbourneats

"Loved the food and the 'Dem Apples' cocktail. Very friendly and attentive service, can't wait to check out the one in the CBD! Only critique was that..."

April

"Amazing authentic Mexican food! The service was great and the menu was diverse. Portion sizes weren't overwhelming, but was perfect for lunch..."

Sarahdanpeters

"Been coming here since it first opened. Still a pretty solid go to for Mexican. Would always come for the fish and pork taco but recently gave the..."

Kenny Parker

"Absolutely wonderful place! The service was probably one of the best I've had in my life! What an amazing energy the person who welcomed us had! The..."

Diego Goenaga

"Always loved Fonda. Came in for my favourite last week, the fish burrito. Only to learn the ingredients have been changed. Absolutely shattered by..."

Mims

"Wholesome Mexican favourites in a cozy setting. We were lucky to get seats during the lunch break. My Mex-bimbap was Fonda's spin on the Korean..."

J0yy173

"I came here for lunch on a weekday and it was pretty busy. Lucky we had a table during the busy lunch hour.Ordered the quesadilla and two of the..."

Melbournefoodieee

"Little pit stop before going to a concert, my boyfriend's favourite go -to Mexican restaurants for tacos and corn chips! Yum! They have friendly..."

Nibble And Wander

"Restored my faith in Mexican restaurants! Great service, even a dad joke from the waiter. The food... amazeballs!! It was so fresh and tasty and not..."

Michelle Savannah Rae Summers

"Fonda is always a good choice. The tacos and salads are great. The cocktails and general drinks list could be improved but food wise; never had a bad..."

Beeby

"Always love recommending Fonda to friends and the Richmond Fonda was new for me but didn't disappoint and kept my expectations like the others. Love..."

Theknifeandforktalk

"Fonda is an excellent place for some drinks and Mexican food. The quesadillas and tacos are amazing, and the corn is not to be missed! Definitely one..."

Bella Cameron

"Good food and good service, but I wouldn't call it authentic mexican food. Great atmosphere and gooe spot for gatherings and parties. I have been to..."

Foodlover

"First time here and will def be back real authentic flavours with a lovely freshness, the prawn tacos were full of flavour 👍🏻🌮 great vibe..."

Sam

"Fonda is a nice little restaurant, good atmosphere, friendly staff, food is fresh and tasty, the best tacos i had in melbourne. I definately..."

Marc Harvey

"Fonda is like the Mardis Gras of Mexican cuisine – bright, fun and FABULOUS. The first and original Fonda, based in Richmond, is the relaxed..."

Food Comatose

"Food was good for mexican. Chips were well cooked and tasty seasoning. Cocktails were reasonably priced and were very satisifing. Restaurant was..."

Brooke Doyle

"Tacos where delicious. A little pricy compared to others at around $7.50 but you couldn't go wrong if you where looking for a place for drinks and..."

Deecee

"Great atmosphere. Really lovely staff. Gorgeous food. The menu is limited but every dish hits the spot. Fresh, tasty and well presented. The prawn..."

L & K

"Went here for a late lunch today and loved it! Ordered the DIY Tostadas board with pulled pork and it was so good! Very filling between the 3 of us,..."

Quynh

"Seriously cannot get over how tastetastic the prawn tacos with kimchi are here. Big call...but I'm saying it, best taco ever. The fish tacos are also..."

J

"Great food! Fish tacos are my favourite! But I also can't go here and not order the charred corn; and of course it needs to be accompanied by Fonda's..."

Kwanzai

"Definitely a favourite for Mexican. Well priced, tasty, fresh dishes. Always get excited to go back ..."

Sam&Terry

"Great Mexican at affordable prices. One of my favourite mid week easy meals. Friendly faces, tasty food & thirst quenching cocktails. What isn't to..."

Macaulay Hey

"This is such a cute little restaurant! Perfect for sharing a selection of different dishes with your friends. Reasonably priced too. Best prawn tacos..."

Jess Jensen

"Serves delicious Tex-Mex (the famous fusion of American and Texan). I was not disappointed and enjoyed the Antojitos - Tortillas crisps were fresh..."

Crispymelbreview

"Everything healthy I like put into one salad, with a sneaky side of guacamole! The chicken wasn't just grilled but chargrilled. Good for a cheap and..."

Jo Hombsch

"The meat is cooked very well. The chicken burrito was amazing, small potions but very well done. The 'Feescas' arn't that great, the watermelon..."

Brekky

"This is another great place for Mexican eats and drinks - my parents treating me to this for my most recent birthday and I loved it - the food is..."

Tessa Peach

"While it doesn't quite reach the dizzying heights of Mamasita, Fonda Mexican (at least the Richmond branch!) is my go to place for a quick meal or..."

C

"Mexican food is a perfect option on a hot day not too heavy. It also helps that Fonda serves some wicked cocktails and frozen margaritas. Staff..."

LoveMyCake

"If you love Mexican ten this place a must try. The tacos here are the bet in melbourne to my knowledge and the range leaves you constantly ordering..."

Katrina Orchard

"Highly recommended !! Fish Tacos hmmm👍👍Awesome!! I wish they were a little closer to me. Great food especially the fish tacos, where the..."

Melbourneknight

"Thoroughly enjoyed our dinner at Fonda. We had the Burnt Orange margarita, the cider and a couple of cocktails with our meals. The mixed drinks were..."

Ambra

"I really like this place the food is really tasty and authentic very close to actual Mexican food. The vibe is good and the staff were friendly. I..."

Matt Lawrence

"Interior and service excellent. Food was tasty but a touch over priced. Loved the corn. Would visit again but a touch to pricey to be a..."

Edward Schweitzer

"Another great example of delicious and quality Mexican food in Melbourne. The servers were friendly and helpful and service was quick. Will..."

Simone

"I came here for lunch today with my lovely husband. We had some cocktails and they were delicious; They were quite pricy considering how small..."

Juicy Glutes

"Went there to have a little something and ended up with a great plate to share with my husband and a pork taco. The minced pork was delicious...."

Rita Chiquita

"Greatest service I've found in a long time from a casual dining type place. The staff were trying their absolute best to make sure our time spent..."

Nicholas Cardona

"Perfect - for casual yummy Mexican with yummy cocktails - Very family friendly-Service was efficient and informative I thought it..."

Brunino

"Pretty decoration, relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff. The frozen Margareta and pineapple drink were very refreshing, the mushroom quesadilla and..."

Lisa Wang

"Good casual food, fresh and fast. Been a bunch of times and never a bad meal. Would prefer table service when ordering and to be able to make a..."

Addam Cao

"Awesome food, great casual set up.. will def be back again. But dont be fooled by the "Feed me" deal! Price turns out to be exactly the same amount..."

MaLT

"Fonda is like the Mardis Gras of Mexican cuisine - bright, fun and FABULOUS. The first and original Fonda, based in Richmond, is the relaxed local..."

Food Comatose

"Great fresh food and amazing aguas fresca and horchata! ..."

Isabella

"OMG. This is a serious Mexican Cantina. The 'Mexican Standoff' Cocktail is a good mix for a drink. The Adobo chicken quesadilla and Burrito..."

Lucky Star

"Went for lunch one Saturday. Had the feed me option with a friend as that seemed to give the most variety for the best price. I don't think I've ever..."

Uqui

"Really good service and food, chicken salad and burrito fish was delicious.The place was really busy but food and drink coming very early. Enjoy..."

Frans

"After flying into Melbourne for the GF, we were hungry for a feed in Richmond. Mexican joints are a dime a dozen and these guys get the formula..."

Teebo

"Always a favourite. Have recently discovered the DIY Tostadas Board. Full of deliciousness! My husband and I share this with some charred corn. It's..."

Sweetlikesugar

"My wife and I randomly stopped here yesterday. We had the tortillas and the shredded pork quesadilla. The quesadilla was possibly the best thing I've..."

Johan Snyman

"Only one word to describe my first Mexican dining experience...AMAZING! The chipotle chips are seasoned well, and the aioli dipping sauce is..."

Kato

"My friends and I went here because we heard how good it was and were all Mexican food lovers. We were all actually very disappointed in the quality..."

Dennis Vegan

"I am pretty loyal to the old Fonda. Eating at their Windsor establishment was a staple while I lived on the South Side. Last night I dined at their..."

Putfoodinme_

"Hmm. Intended to go to the other taco place who were booked out and couldn't seat us, and the food here was good and service good too but overall was..."

Libby

"The Fish Burrito is the best!!! And the chicken quesadillas are divine. Great service and atmosphere - this is going to become a regular haunt for..."

Ilovefood

"Loved the atmosphere and menu. Food is delicious and quite light considering other mexican restaurant menus. Perfect location for a quick bite and..."

Dan

"Not a bad Mexican spot, although I must stay I still prefer Mamasita. We had tortilla chips and dip, pork tacos, a beef burrito and a chicken..."

K

"Mexico is one of my favourite destinations, particularly for the amazing food. Fonda provides a wonderful Australian approximation of the mexican..."

Mark

"Definitely fond of Fonda! Stopped by looking for a bite to eat before going to a gig at the Corner and was pleasantly surprised. Food was great, so..."

Emily Choo

"Was here on Monday night with some friends for some food and drinks.As they don't take bookings we waited about 10 minutes for a table..."

Beau James

"Love this place! A regular for me and my partner... quick, easy, delicious, and pretty cheap...never spend more than $20 each (no alcohol), and leave..."

Melbournian

"The Original FondaThe first time I visited Fonda in Richmond the queue was out of the door, I later realised with good reason. So we dropped our..."

Its All About The Food

"Had lunch here on my birthday last year and had a lovely time! I loved their horchata drink!! And the food was scrumptious! I had the fish burritos..."

LiveToEat

"Good when it started, but as with a lot of places when they get big, they forget that every person is a customer and that without them they're not..."

Tales Of Rose

"Always love their fish tacos, so fresh and tasty. Also love their horchata, great drink to tone down the spicy food. The beef tacos are also pretty..."

Elonie

"I could eat here everyday if I had the money! The freshness of the tortillas is beyond brilliant. Kangaroo meat is amazballs, and the corn is..."

Trent Masters

"Really cool place. Small menu, but all the food is delicious and filling for the price. Yummy burritos, dips, tacos, quesadilla. Full of flavour and..."

Hanah Penrose

"This was my first meal out after Live Below The Line and I have not felt as grateful as I did that I have the luxury of eating out and exploring..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"Not usually a big fan of Mexican but this was really good. Had some pulled pork with corn chips and condiments which was fantastic as was the corn..."

Birdman

"Great mexican!. Had some great mexican at Fonda. Especially loved the chicken quesadilla & beef taco! Great little spot on busy Swan St not far from..."

Jkcrows84

"Love this joint!. Great for tasty, affordable and quick mexican. Fish tacos are a favourite!..."

Rhonda

"Here are a few of our favourites from this past..."

The Food Society

"Fonda has been one of our fondest Richmond eats for quite some time. It’s small and tidy and yes everyone’s caught on so it’s teeming with..."

Decisive Cravings

"Closer to Mexico, Mexican food is and has always been properly associated with what we are finally getting a taste of in Australia. Personally I like..."

Ben Lee Kong

"After trying out Fonda Mexican (Richmond Outlet), it is now one of my favourite places to dine at when I crave for something Mexican. There are other..."

Evelovelle

"I love the heat, fire, spice and livelihood that Mexican food brings to the table. Dangerously craving Mexican one night, I somehow miraculously..."

Confessions Of A Little Piggy

"Very friendly staff, fun deco, what's not to like? It was a Tuesday but when we left around 7.20pm the place was full, very popular with friends for..."

Charlie Daniels (Curious Charlie)

"The only criticism I have is just how juicy this wrap was, and by the end of the meal my plate was mountain high with used paper napkins. Then again,..."

Little Miss Peckish

"I'm not so into fashion 'trends' but I love food 'trends' and Mexican is peaking in Melbourne right now. I remember reading an article a few years..."

Marle Tyrrell

" Much like The Atlantic restaurant and Jane Fonda, Fonda Restaurant on Swan Street in Richmond is another polarising restaurant. Yet another Mexican..."

Epicurean Of Southbank

"Menu change - why remove favourites?. Replacing a beef burrito with a random meatball substitute? I love this place however hope it goes back to..."

Sjl

"Love this place!!! But so disappointed they got rid of the beef burrito, and made it a meatball burrito!!! I eat here weekly coz it's just down the..."

Ben Hardess

"Yummy food and good..."

Googzaliciois

"Fresh-mex is how I'd describe Fonda Mexican. Just realised I didn't even get any melted cheese on ANYTHING! Tasty food, quick service and a Mexican..."

Ben's Tasting Notes

"Deeeeelicious!!! Amazing authentic fresh healthy Mexican :D recommend the fish..."

Se4no's Kitchen

"Fast and Fresh. Dropped in here for a quick meal and wasn't disappointed. I would rate this more as cafe style (almost fast food) rather than a..."

Al.bee

"Yum!. Really rate the fish burrito.. In fact the beef and chicken were yum too. Quinoa was a great idea instead of rice, I prefer it! Also the sauce..."

S

"Full Stomach, Full Wallet.. Really enjoyed the two visits I've made to Fonda. I've heard complaints that it's not spicy enough, that the the food is..."

JupitusMercury

"Delicious!! We went right in the middle of the lunch rush, but the staff were so accommodating, explaining up front that there would be a long wait..."

Kylie

"This is where I go when I want..."

Lachlan

"Festivus - Oh lah good. Had the Spicy buritto and margaritas ;)Great foodOne of the better Mexican placesA tad pricey..."

Deanricho_1999

"Fast and Fantastic.. We were seated by a lovely very helpful staff member, she explained the menus to us and to go up and pay first etc. The food was..."

JR

"I'm usually not a fan of Mexican food but this place is amazing!!!! A party for my taste buds! I will be back next..."

Steph A

"Fresh and delicious Mexican.. Food was scrumptious, a new taste of..."

Melanie_cornelius

"Cannot wait to try more.. This was our first time trying Fonda Mexican and will not be our last. The experience was not perfect but it was enough to..."

I-eat

"REAAAAALLLLY Good.. Best burrito I've ever had - hands down. I had the fish burrito and it was juicy and packed to the brim with black beans, quinoa,..."

Nicole Raynal

"The food tastes pretty good. Far from Mexican tho. Burritos are more like wraps. Great staff! Music selection is horrible. Probably won't return in a..."

JLAL

"It's good but over priced as are most Mexican places in..."

Geoff McInnis

"Lovely, friendly, warm staff. Great food for lunch today - we had the corn, chicken burrito & beef burrito - all fresh, tasty and delicious. We'll be..."

Chomp

"Fish burrito?. Was pleasantly surprised at how good the fish burrito was! Highly recommend..."

Roy Chan

"On my birthday my partner and I were supposed to go somewhere romantic, but while crossing the street we saw Fonda and decided to give it a go! Great..."

Laura

"Loved it! Very affordable for a dinner out of delicious wholesome food. Friendly staff, very fast food service, clean and well prepared with..."

BigSmiles

"Great fit out. Lovely staff. Food was good but missing a wow factor. We ordered the beef tacos , pork tacos and pork quesadilla. Needed more fresh..."

Laura Zavros

"Went there with a friend today and it was absolutely beautiful. Grilled chicken burrito is a must. Really fresh and delicious! Waiting time for a..."

Ben Smart

"Best Mexican, hands down. The place is tiny, but filled with clearly happy people. The main kitchen is open and a part of the entrance, which I..."

Gwynneth

"Great service. Great atmosphere. Great food!The grilled chicken salad is very tasty and all the different textures make it a great..."

KT

"Nice modern Melbournian take on Mexican food. Best Horchata I've had outside of..."

Peter Jorgensen

"Great food. Good beer. Fantastic result. 2 thumbs..."

Aaron Mclachlan

"Fresh!. This place is good. The mexican is traditional, light and fresh. The use of Quinoa as a key ingredient in burritos and the like (instead of..."

Preston Starr

"Good vegan / GF options and cool..."

Kim

"My favourite local eatery. I love Fonda. It's cheap and chic. I wish I could tell you more about the food, but I fell in love with the fish tacos a..."

Stvar1

"Came here not long ago and in response to those who disliked the beef burrito I thought it was delicious. The quinoa in there was fantastic - maybe..."

Eloise Healy

"Fun Mexican twist. What a delight! Fish tacos were absolutely awesome! As was the Mexican drink I tried and the quesadilla's. I even liked the..."

Get Your Eat On

"30mim wait on a Saturday night which was fine. Vegetarian tacos were delicious as was the lychee margarita but fiancé hated his beef burrito. He..."

Nicole Power

"YUM!. Not only is there eye candy - but the food is primo!! Regular haunt..."

Melodytotherescue

"First time visit & we really enjoyed it. I don't like the "order & pay system" it causes too much congestion in the foyer area & to be honest it..."

Foodlover12

"Love Love Love. Best Mexican I've had, the tacos are delicious! Ran out of the veggie taco filling one time, a little annoying when it's the only..."

Kasie May

"Great service from the Irish chick. Lot of fun. Great..."

Mike

"Enjoyed two amazing tacos for dinner with generous fillings of pork and fish. Really impressed by the flavours. Really punchy and fresh. Great..."

Kells

"Basic menu featuring fresh and beautiful flavours. I had the chicken quesadilla and it was delicious! Good prices too. Will definitely be back. The..."

AlanaJ

"Quick and delish. We were coming home from Scienceworks and needed a quick cheap feed. We did a quick search on urbanspoon, read Fonda's reviews,..."

Cn40

"Lovely service, great food. Came in as a group of eight to a packed restaurant expecting a longish wait. The maitre d' was able to have us squeezed..."

Themkc

"Yummy!! Great prices compared to other similar Melbourne Mexican..."

Hayley12

"Fresh and tasy - no tex mex here!!. Love this place, although i could love the wait less.. (20 mins on a Tuesday night for a table of two.. BOOK...."

Danielle Croome

"Good but not great. Excellent for a quick, cheap meal but it seems to have gone down hill a little since it first opened. Still pretty good though..."

Caffiend

"Cheap and cheerful. Much better value tacos than other mexican's i've been too. The fish one is great!! Wasn't sure about the kangaroo burrito......"

Laura

"I love this place BUT what the f*ck happened to the f*ck off sauce??!It used to blow my head off. Alas no more. Big fat :(..."

Rob

"Food was yum. Quick service with a friendly smile. will be back..."

Sarah Nammuni Dewage

"Interesting menu which has failed to disappoint! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, and just a generally awesome place for a..."

Kiran Hayes

"Great!. Fantastic GF options, great sized meals, my favourites are the fish taco, the tortilla crisps, and I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE..."

Puddin

"8.5/10. I don't think that there is actually anything that's less than delicious here - I've tried their chicken and beef burritos, chorizo..."

Westernasian

"The food is amazing! Dare I say it but the corn is actually better than Mamasita-both places take something so simple & turn it into a meal..."

Melb Eater

"Good quality. Very nice, will go..."

Luca

"Good food but a bit pricy. We have ordered a chorizo quesadilla and a beef burrito. Both dish were nicely presented and very delicious. The only..."

Ed

"One of my favorite Mexican restaurants. Fish tacos and a glass of horchata (served in a cute jar) are a must. The burritos are delicious we ith..."

Happyfeet Natasha

"Burritos are sooo good here! Had the kangaroo fillet burrito with pumpkin, pepitas, feta and quinoa. Kangaroo was grilled to medium rare perfection...."

Brunching Around

"Best Mexican yet!. I had once sworn, after a big mistake visiting Taco Bill's , that I would never eat Mexican food again in Melbourne. However, this..."

Elle

"A must go place!. Went there today the first time and it was overall great.A very artistic atmosphere, delicious food with good prices.Tried aztep..."

Remchi

"So yum!. I LOVE this place. The food is so fresh and delicious. I have tried all the mexican in the city and this is by far my..."

Harlow Quinn

"Super friendly service, great fresh food and has an easy going atmosphere. My partner and I recieved two complementary drinks for moving tables for a..."

D

"Had the pleasure of eating here tonight and it was fantastic. The only things we didn't try were the burrito and the chips with chipotle. The pork..."

Flossie_1972

"Fantastic. Great..."

Phil Stubbs

"Great, cheap Mexican joint. Really liked their authentic Mexican drinks as well. We had the veg quesadilla, fish tacos, tortiallas and chicken..."

Little.miss

"Fresh and tasty. Grabbed a quick bite here before a movie and really enjoyed the fresh ingredients, friendly service and good prices. The fish and..."

Artemis

"Local Fav. Love the great relaxed environment. Quesadilla was too greasy for my liking but I always find getting one of each taco very enjoyable...."

Tiffany Chin

"Fish tacos are top notch ! Frozen margerarta..."

Ninniku

"Looking forward to windsor.. Herd you are opening a new venue in windsor. After eating here over the weekend i am excited to see you guys expand...."

Hunger Games.

"Good. I thought the food and drink options here were good although i would have preferred more options on the menu. Its great if you can get a seat..."

Claire Scoular

"GREAT MEXICAN, behind mamasita. This is an amazing mexican if you are in richmond, if you love mexican this is a must. the horchata is the best..."

Chanos

"Good quality, mexican taqueria. La fonda reminded me the first time in Mexico and the traditional Taquerias that you found in every corner ! These..."

Roger Bradley

"Recommend the goat taco. Yummmm, maybe not quick food (this place is popular) but soo..."

Spoongroove

"Tasty Cheap Mexican. Once you get a seat and order, the food comes out super quick so it is great if you are hungry. Tasty and Cheap Mexican in..."

Georgia Latham

"Fonda is my favourite of the Melbourne Mexican revolution. Perfection between, trendy, quality food and drinks, vibes and service. Thheeeeeee bestttt..."

Georgia Emma Jean Morgan

"One of the best burritos I've had. Highly..."

Nowvoyager

"Yum. Fonda is similar to mamasita, though in my opinion, not quite as good. It's tough for Fonda trying to compete with mamasita. If I hadn't been to..."

Natasha Bird

"Kudos for the fish Taco. Fish taco was awesome but chicken burrito was lacking in sauce and chicken and way too much veggies in them. But you gotta..."

G.dix

"I enjoy going to Fonda and I like the food but.... Last time we were there they gave us the wrong meals which was dissapointing wait staff were not..."

Getaround

"What a fabulous find.... ...right around the corner. We had to wait ages for a table for 6 but it was worth it. Food was yum and margaritas were..."

Mugsie

"YUM. There corn is amazing. Great..."

Georgia Nowell

"Great healthy fast food. Fonda mexican is great. it's healthy fast food that tastes amazing. tortillas are homemade and taste just like you are in..."

Tazzy

"Great little spot. We go there every week for the ensaladas. Staff is very..."

Mikele Rizzi

"Blew my socks off. I had high expectations for Fonda, and they were exceeded. Although it was a busy Friday night, our group of four was given the..."

Offshore

"So Good. Kangaroo fillet burrito was delicious. Succinct Menu. Reasonable prices. Friendly and fast..."

Bill R

"Awesome - but why so much hatred for hipsters by nasty reviewers?. Fonda is just awesome. It is simple, fresh, healthy, tasty.... I think the fact..."

Darren B

"Thanks for changing my opponion on Mexican food! I thought I didn't like Mexican but now realize I don't like. Tex-Mex, fish tacos and the corn are..."

Trav

"Just had dinner here tonight, the food was ok, the veggie burrito was a bit bland. Service was friendly and pretty quick for how busy it..."

Belinda

"Reasonable prices, excellent food, good quick service. The corn is amazing. Literally.Were lucky we didn't have to wait, but could see how its..."

MrsM

"Really good cheap mexican food comes out really quick service is what youd expect for this standard new room looks..."

Mary Prizini

"Great place for baby name ideas ~ delicious too!. Beautiful frozen margarita, goat taco + fish taco delicious! Good place for baby names ;) Group us..."

Jacko

"Upbeat Fresh Mexican. Mexican craze going around Melbourne and this place is definitely one of my recommendations! Great authentic mexican food. The..."

Cassie D

"Thumbs up. Apart from having to queue which is something I hate but I keep coming back for more of the juicy corn with finely grated cheese and the..."

Frenchies

"Not for the faint hearted since its quite spicy but delicious food! Also exceptionally..."

Charlotte

"Perfect fresh Mex. I heard a lot of good things about Fonda, but my expectations were surpassed. You can taste the freshness of the quality..."

Colonel Mustard

"Love, but too much chilli. I love Fonda, especially the tacos and burritos, but the burritos are so jam packed with chilli that it's the only thing..."

Foodie

"Fun night out. We went on Saturday night to try this little place out - having never tried any of Melbourne's trendy Mexican set. We have some of..."

Burgeritis

"Having read some mixed reviews of this place and complaints about poor quality Mexican food in Melbourne, I find it surprisingly decent. The flavours..."

Jacyn24

"Mexian Mexican Mexican. Fonda is a wonderful modern restaurant that accomodates anywhere from singles to large groups. The decor and atmosphere are..."

Brad70

"Yummo. I really liked Fonda. Cheap and cheerful and most importantly- tasty! The only down side is the wait for a table (a sign of how satisfying..."

Meaghan

"My friend and I went here yesterday night! We had a bowl of tortilla chips, fish tacos and the chorizo quesadilla and my the food was delicious! :)..."

EL

"Trendy mexican. Enjoy a casual gathering with friends or just enjoy feasting by yourself in this upbeat modern restaurant.No booking taken..."

Em Belden

"Again again. I've now been here 5 times, and each time the food has been top quality. I don't agree with all the things on their menu, but their..."

Alex

"Delicious cheap authentic!. A no fuss place located on Swan Street near Church Street. I love the concept of a "Fonda" and that's certainly what it..."

Bc4774

"Braised beef taco is my favourite. The braised beef taco melts in your mouth and the fish taco is so tasty! I like the prices and interior. Cool..."

Imogen

"Muy bueno!. Love this place. have been going weekly since it opened last november (2011). there is not really anything on this menu that isn't great,..."

Caffiend

"There are no old school work out videos at the eatery. There is only homemade sauces and joy. Overloaded tacos and tasty beverages. You're okay Fonda..."

John Carver

"Yes, I am.. Firstly, who doesn’t love a kitsch name? It’s not offensive, it’s not silly... it’s cute. If you stare at it too long you begin..."

C M

"Lives up to the hype. There is always a risk in hearing too much about how fantastic a place is before you dine there, as they so often fall short of..."

Samara Madden

"Good, not great. Tried Mamasita, next was Fonda. While Fonda was cheaper, I preferred Mamasita. The corn, while still delicious, didn't stand up to..."

Honeybee

"Fantastic! Kangaroo fillet enchilada was awesome! They were also accommodating with my husbands food intolerances. Great..."

Sandra Tiepermann

"Went on a Sunday night & 6.30. Got a table easily. Waitress very helpful. The corn was amazing as was the chorizo dish. I really enjoyed my meal,..."

Jacindalee

"Lovely, lovely food!. Very nice food and very different from any other Mexican food I've had. Original ingredients I suppose and also fresher..."

Wocksie

"Trendy? Not that it showed.. Until reading these reviews, we had no idea that this was supposed to be a trendy place. If we had known, we wouldn't..."

Mac 501

"Lovely - but are my clothes cool enough?. Fonda has done a roaring trade from when it first opened in a near shoebox earlier with no licence earlier..."

LachlanC

"LOVED this place, delicious, different and so affordable!. My partner and I (visiting Sydney-siders) traveled a bit out of the CBD to go here..."

Grace Corby

"Great food. But hard work. Dont like it when front of house puts his mates in without a booking before..."

Patrick Malcolm

"The crowds were right. Huge lines out the door so prepare to wait and don't complain - this is melbourne's newest and most popular eatery - serving..."

Les

"Fonda the Value. Great place to meet friends for a casual meal. Healthy Mexican options, that are neither to cheesy or greasy. The staff are friendly..."

Lady Bug

"Quality Mexican. Love Fonda, I think they have the best fish tacos in town. At $6 each they're pretty well priced, the chicken quinoa salad is also..."

Charlotte McCann

"I recommend trying one of each taco option (beef, fish, vegetarian), washed down with a Tromba Blanco w/ verdita. Friendly staff, nice..."

Bottomless Pete

"Good food. Great fresh food and good service. Eat-in is miles better than take-away, had take-away twice and forgot something in our order each time...."

The Hungry Croat

"I can almost hear the unfaithful among us moaning "aaaaw it's ok but I had to wait soooo long..." Well I'm sorry, but it's not these guys' fault they..."

Lady Diner

"So delicious ! Absolutely love the food so Yumm ! Definatly recommend . The staff are lovely..."

A-R

"Great, authentic Mexican food. Gluten free options that are incredibly..."

Kath Potter

"Favourite mexican place. With the mexican invasion underway, this place has scaled the fence better than anywhere else. Although always busy, the..."

Radicallystk

"Best Mexican!. This place is fantastic! I've been at least 5 times and it just gets better and better. Great staff, great vibe and honest healthy and..."

Charlotte.hannah

"It seems allot of people have caught on to this slice of Mexico in Richmond, so remember you can phone ahead for a quick pick up if waiting around..."

The Girls

"La Fwonda Mexican. This place is busy and full of trendies, but really nice food and reasonably priced. See pics! Just to be clear I didn't want to..."

The_d_rock

"Quesdilla Happiness. Not ya average chicken or cheese quesdilla... their mushroom quesdillia is to die..."

GG

"Specials please. Really like it, but some new items or specials on the menu would be good and keep me coming back. Delicious though, and reasonably..."

Zander Berends

"My partner and I dropped in for a late lunch at 3.00 pm. We were greeted with fast and friendly service. I shared the pork scrapings accomanied with..."

Willow

"Love the Decor!. I came here with my better half for lunch on a Friday. Didn't have to wait for long at all. The food was tasty and filling, the corn..."

Littlemissfoodie

"Great place that we happened to drive past one time (ironically to another Mexican restaurant) and noticed it was buzzing and filled with lots of..."

K. W

"AMAZEMENT. I'm salivating just thinking about this place. It is so sooo good!Having lived in L.A. and traveled frequently to Mexico I have high..."

Alek

"Tasty!. Not sure about the service and how the place runs, its very over crowded but the food is great definitely will be back again and..."

Leah Souza

"Greatly Fonda. Heard all about this Mexican place and wasnt disappointed at all.4 of us decided to go there for lunch. Lots of tables available and..."

Sha Jansen

"Yumm. Fantastic place for lunch, esp if you're sitting outside on a sunny Melbourne day. The fabled fish taco lived up to its reputation. Makes me..."

Jase

"Love this place. So I decided to join in the hunt for Melbourne's best mexican food given that every second restaurant is now serving mexican. My..."

Karensellecki

"Great food, amazing tacos (love that they are gluten free!!), fab salad and great corn. Short wait, totally worth it! Great service, highly..."

Food Doc

"Interesting Mexican. The menu is quite limiting but is tasty. The fish tacos were delicious. I will be back but won't give up my regular Mexican Mad..."

Rosie390

"YUMMMMM. This place is great! But like every other great place in Melbourne it's busy so if you want to avoid a big-ass line choose your times..."

Burbet

"Full of flavour & quick!. We visited Fonda on a Saturday afternoon for lunch. Although it was busy, it was easy to get a table and in less than 5..."

Easternsuburbs_explorer

"Me..."

MeGusta

"Worth The Wait. Walking up to the to the door of this groovy little place, you'll probably see what looks to be a jam packed take away joint. It..."

Carlo

"Simple and good!. Go for the chorizo quesadillas and the corn! No, you are not in Mamasitas and you'll notice that when you pay your bill. Cool,..."

Lola

"Fresh delicious authentic Mexican finally! Obsessed with the chicken salad and fish..."

Sally

"Good takeout. Fish tacos & corn are good & will order these again for a cheeky take out meal. Would give the beef tacos, chicken burrito & pork..."

Dbd

"Best food ever! So healthy for Mexican I was blown away at how tasty and clean it was!..."

Alice Campbell

"Cheap Burritos!. I was told about Fonda through a friend and I must say the food was brilliant and very well proportioned for the price! I ordered a..."

Hungry

"Yum. Great food, so tasty, not sure about the set up but will be back for the..."

JaneyKnightly

"Oh, em, gee...this place is waay too cool, like a mini Mamasita, complete with hipsters queuing for a table. Fonda Mexican has got the formula down..."

Jorge López Canales

"Fish taco & grilled corn. I tried the fish taco and grilled corn on Friday night (take-away) as I was in the area and in need of a..."

Jeremy Young

"Yummy burrotis!. I don't know why people are saying bad things about this place, cause I can't think of any! I've only been here during the day and I..."

Theresa M

"1,2,3. The tequila shots are the best way to wash the feast..."

Burger

"Chorizo Quesadilla is a MUST as is their Horchata drink. The beef burrito and corn are decent. The fish taco was a let down and lacked flavour. I..."

Tigers_eye

"Fondling taste-buds. Ok...so with all this hype around Fonda, i was clearly expecting miracles in my mouth. Thought the food was good...great little..."

Fat_kid

"Mexcellent! Great food. Authentic flavors are fresh and drinks refreshing. Highlights include corn on a stick, beef burrito, and the hero of the menu..."

MP

"Funky Fonda. Atmosphere is fantastic! Food wonderful and not expensive. Staff very friendly. We had to wait a long time to get a table but the food..."

PJ56

"Way too small. Wish this place was bigger so the queue would be shorter. Love the tacos and..."

Li Teoh

"Buzzy. Cheap, cheerful fresh flavours.It's not revolutionary or even Mamasita standad - but fun for a casual bite.Beers are expensive,..."

HungryGirl

"Had dinner here this week. Food was delicious, great prices and friendly staff. Can't wait to go back. Highlight was the chorizo..."

Travis Bickle

"Taco Time. From all reports, Fonda Mexican seems to be suffering the same fate as Mamasita, with hordes of anxious customers clamoring out front..."

Nathaniel Stockley

"We loved it. Good Mexican (for those who have been to Mexico - you will be happy), good prices. Quick service. Go before everyone else..."

RoseW

"Perfect but a lil wanky. Overall the food was great. The beef buritto was yum, so was the corn and fish tacos. However, I wasn't expecting the south..."

Jason Bradley

"Very cool place, quick service, yum food. I visited this place with 3 friends. Went around 6:30 on a Tuesday and got a table straight away. Heaps of..."

Coco Puff

"Funky. Nice Fish Tocos and much cheaper than Mama.... but very limited and cramp..."

Jazz Singer

"Lunch time...busy and worth the wait. Beef burrito is becoming a..."

Chancestance

"Was good, but.... It's brilliant to see that melbourne over the last few years are getting awesome eateries that are popping up in CBD and..."

Chef Locker

"Brilliant. I'm a mexican food FIEND and fonda did not disappoint. beef burrito was filling and full of wonderful flavours. corn was disappointing..."

Me

"Good value. The food is comparable to Mamasita, which is not saying that much as I thought both were a little bit underwhelming. Flavours were fresh,..."

SP

"Best fish tacos in town! And perhaps the only place to get a Horchata (not just a Vampire Weekend song). Will be..."

Alimex

"Easy going yet delicious. Fonda is so tasty and the staff are really fun.I doubt anyone could have a bad time..."

Tobias Funke

"Delicious! Can't wait to go back...Better than Paco Taco and very close behind mammasitas but without the price tag! Keep up the great work. Salad,..."

Sangee Food Love

"Def worth the hype. Super fast, cheap & tasty! Just what we wanted. The owner chatted to us & made us feel welcome. The fish & pork taco as well as..."

AJ Payne

"Great flavours in everthing...will definitly go back...delicious fish taco and chicken quinoa salad...good prices too...head waiter/host seemed a bit..."

Vigo

"Best taco I have had the pork was amazing!! Also had the chicken ensalada and it was delicious, quinoa in it was perfect. Great service, hot..."

Hg

"Very friendly and helpful staff. The food is great for the currently limited menu. A huge tick for the generous use of kinoa. Love the fish taco and..."

Jonathan

"Delicious tacos and corn. Could eat here everyday. Good food good prices . Only improvement is couldn't find enough hot sauce..."

Mia

"R.e. raw meat. I highly doubt that what you experienced was raw meat. When dealing with market fresh meats it would be blasphemy to overcook the..."

Shazzmatazz

"Best Mexican in Melbourne!. There is nothing like authentic mexican food and after trying many in Melbourne this is the real deal. Beef Burrito was a..."

Campbell King

"Who wouldn't want to dine somewhere that describes themselves to be a 'family's home when it is opened up to passers by as an unofficial..."

Em Belden

"Fonda Mexican really is a brilliant place. It isn’t trying to be a fancy restaurant, and at the same time it is managing to steer clear of being..."

Sdk1806

"If you go to Fonda Mexican, I’d suggest giving the burrito a miss like I did and order a bunch of smaller items instead. The tacos seem to be..."

Cat

"Fonda Mexican is an impressive and affordable Mexican restaurant in Richmond that brings as much cool as it does colour. This is not kitch Mexican..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Ample portions of horchata are served in jars and are the ideal respite when your mouth is overloaded with jalapeños. This milky beverage is light..."

Plate Licker

" This place is mamasita's without the long queue; but they really are Mexican restaurant worth visiting (and not only because you want to avoid a..."

Yum Foodprints

"Situated just out the CBD on Richmond's Swan St you'll find this little space that owners David Youl and Tim McDonald have poured their heart and..."

Small Werld

"We started with the delicious fish taco with chipotle aioli, pickled onion and carrot with cabbage ($6). This was mine and Clare’s favourite for..."

Mel D

"The number of great places popping up on Swan Street past the Church Street cross over is amazing! And new kid Fonda Mexican is no exception! Part of..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Fonda Mexican’s infamous Fish Tacos ($6) lived up to their reputation. A little pouch with cubes of golden crumbed fish, crunchy pickles, and a..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"You really must try Fonda. Get there early before the crowd hits after 7. My only complaint would be that all our food arrived (speedily) at once,..."

Melbourne Food Files

"I ordered the vegetarian burrito and the corn. We also had a bowl of chips to share, which became 3 bowls after tasting them – the chips were..."

Melbourne Lifestyle Blog

"We enjoyed our dinner at Fonda Mexican on the most part although some dishes failed to wow. I loved the drink and the tacos but will definitely have..."

Ichigo Shortcake

"There has been a huge boom in Mexican cuisine in Melbourne as of late and I'm grateful. After coming back from the United States, I have had an..."

Petit Miamx

"One of my favourite places! The food is amazingly good and so are the drinks! The Coconut Margarita is to die for! Also, the staff are soooo nice,..."

Cata Trees

"Really great lunch yesterday. Food was delicious and drinks were served in a good time. I deducted one star because when paying via the QR code at..."

Lach Lan

"This place is amazing and the staff are fantastic!! I'm working just out the front they have been so accommodating and I got some lunch ... Chicken..."

Jessica Barbaro

"Great service and food. Portions were big and very well presented. Didn't accept cash payments which is understandable during pandemic. Restrooms..."

prateek mand

"Good service and food. Cheap happy hour..."

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