Fonda is now a well-established chain of restaurants in Melbourne’s trendier inner suburbs, serving happy Mexican fare, cocktails and a lively atmosphere. Whilst the clientele at the Hawthorn location may be more relaxed in their dress, and conversations than those at the Chapel Street venue on a Saturday night, the principles are the same: clean, tasty food.
The servings are small which can make a meal here expensive for a diner with a big appetite.
The tortilla crisps are fresh and crunchy served with lots of guacamole. The mushroom quesadilla is another solid vegetarian alternative with charred corn, mushrooms and a piquant chipotle alioli.
Other vegetarian options are salads, tacos and falafel burritos.
In the end Fonda’s redeeming feature is its consistency and sense of fun – you know what you’ll get and the lively atmosphere makes it a great place for a catch up.
The servings are small which can make a meal here expensive for a diner with a big appetite.
The tortilla crisps are fresh and crunchy served with lots of guacamole. The mushroom quesadilla is another solid vegetarian alternative with charred corn, mushrooms and a piquant chipotle alioli.
Other vegetarian options are salads, tacos and falafel burritos.
In the end Fonda’s redeeming feature is its consistency and sense of fun – you know what you’ll get and the lively atmosphere makes it a great place for a catch up.
Fonda - Hawthorn
651 Glenferrie Road
Hawthorn 3122
03 8686 7360
Opening hours:
Sunday to Thursday, 12:00pm to 9:00pm
Friday and Saturday, 12:00pm to 9:30pm