TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

"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..."