La Fonda NYC

4.3

5 Reviews

$30 and under

Puerto Rican

Neighborhood gem
Innovative
Good for groups

La Fonda (known to the community as La Fonda Boricua), which can be found in New York, New York, is a restaurant that prides itself on serving up staple Puerto Rican dishes in the city. Located in East Harlem, the restaurant displays art and plays music that combine with the food makes the cultural experience complete for guests. From the inside to our cozy backyard, our restaurant is a hidden gem in the city.

One of the best ways to start a meal at La Fonda is with one of the signature handcrafted cocktails (non-alcohol available), paired with an appetizer to settle in your taste buds. This will then lead you right into a staple item, the chef specialty, on certain days the dish that beat bobby flay, or one of our seafood ensaladas or the award winning mofongos...

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Puerto Rican, Latin American, American
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 410-7292
Website
http://www.fondaboricua.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Formal Attire
Executive chef
Chef Jorge Ayala and Chef Wilmer
Catering
We have many catering options available.
Private party facilities
You can rent out our backyard patio, the inside of the restaurant or the entire restaurant...

Location
169 E 106th St, New York, NY 10029-4633
Neighborhood
East Harlem
Cross street
Between Lexington and Third Avenue (closer to Third Avenue).
Parking details
There are spaces in the area and one parking lot on 110th street.
Public transit
Six train to 103rd Street. From there it's walking distance.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

El Barrio Steak & Eggs$40.00
12 oz marinated skirt steak, mofongo & 2 eggs any style. Choose A Side: White Rice, Red Beans, Black Beans, Rice W/ Pigeon Peas, Fried Plantains, Sweet Plantains, Salad
The Hangover Cure Burger$20.00
2 4oz flats cooked to your liking topped with American cheese, peril with fried egg served with rustic fries
Chef`s Eggs Benedict$18.00
Crispy fried plantain, pernil, poached eggs covered with hollandaise sauce served with herbed potatoes
El Jefe Sandwich$18.00
A traditional pressed Cubano with roast pork, ham, Swiss, granny mustard, pickles & rustic fries
Tuna Tatar$19.00
Sashimi grade tuna, avocados, yuzu, soy sauce served over crispy plantains sprinkled with sesame seeds
Avocado Toast$18.00
Mashed avocados, poached eggs, served over plantains and side salad
Chuleta & Rice$17.00
2 Chuletas served with rice & gandules, maduros & 2 fried eggs
El Pernil Borracho$18.00
Drunken Pernil served w/ Maduros & Choice of One Side. Choose A Side: White Rice, Red Beans, Black Beans, Rice W/ Pigeon Peas, Fried Plantains, Sweet Plantains, Salad
Pollo Guisado a Caballo$17.00
White Rice, Beans, Fried Egg, Pollo & Maduros
Pancakes$16.00
Fluffy Pancakes Topped w/ Blueberry Sambuca Chutney

Appetizers

Empanadas$10.00
Bacalao, carne, pollo or vegan
Montaditos de Camarones$22.00
Carne Frita y Bolitas de Mofongo$17.00
Let's Wing-It$18.00
Finger Licking Ribs$18.00
Sorullitos$8.00
8 Puerto Rican Corn Fritters Served w/ Chipotle Mayo-Ketchup

Salads

Ensalada de Bacalao$17.00
Cod fish salad toasted in the finest extra virgin olive oil & bell peppers, served with a bed of greens and tostones
Ensalada de Pulpo$26.00
Octopus salad, avocado, bell peppers, onions, tostones, salad, extra virgin olive oil
Pollo a la Plancha$19.00
Flatten Grilled Chicken Breast, Season W/ Aromatic Herbs, Served W/ Garden & Avocado

Staple Entrees

Pernil$17.00
Roast pork shoulder like our moms cooked slowly in the oven for 6-8 hours. Choose A Side: White Rice, Red Beans, Black Beans, Rice W/ Pigeon Peas, Fried Plantains, Sweet Plantains, Salad
Chicharron de Pollo$18.00
Fried chicken chunks lightly battered, choice w/ the bone or w/out the bone. Choose A Side: White Rice, Red Beans, Black Beans, Rice W/ Pigeon Peas, Fried Plantains, Sweet Plantains, Salad
Chuleta Fritas$16.00
Two pork chops from our local butcher..... the way mom would prefer. Choose A Side: White Rice, Red Beans, Black Beans, Rice W/ Pigeon Peas, Fried Plantains, Sweet Plantains, Salad
Bistec Encebollado$19.00
Hand selected tenderized beef shoulder sliced in house, keeping the taste fresh daily. Choose A Side: White Rice, Red Beans, Black Beans, Rice W/ Pigeon Peas, Fried Plantains, Sweet Plantains, Salad
Pollo Guisado$17.00
Chicken slowly cooked daily in our homemade stew. Choose A Side: White Rice, Red Beans, Black Beans, Rice W/ Pigeon Peas, Fried Plantains, Sweet Plantains, Salad
Canoa$17.00
Whole Sweet Plantain, Lightly Fried, Then Baked W/ Choice of Ground Beef Filling or Vegan. Choose A Side: White Rice, Red Beans, Black Beans, Rice W/ Pigeon Peas, Fried Plantains, Sweet Plantains, Salad

From the Chef

Camarones al Gusto$22.00
Jumbo shrimp cooked in a choice of our homemade ajillo o criolla sauce
Churrasco Mofongo Steak$42.00
Handpicked to ensure quality over quantity

Mofongo

Mofongo de Pollo$16.00
Mashed plantains filled with chicken
Mofongo de Vegetales$16.00
Mashed plantains filled with seasonal vegetables
Mofongo de Pernil$17.00
Mashed plantains filled with pork
Mofongo de Camarones$22.00
Mashed plantains served with shrimp & your choice of garlic or criolla sauce
Mofongo de Mariscos$26.00
Mashed plantains served with shrimp, calamari, & mussels, with your choice of garlic or criolla sauce

Desserts

Flan$5.00
Flan de Coco$6.00
Empanda de Guava con Queso$7.00

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.3Food
4.1Service
4Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

5 Reviews

RC
RayC
VIP
New York City
19 reviews
4.0
19 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent. Service could be better upon entry but got better as the evening went on.
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OpenTable Diner
Acapulco
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I really hate that I have to put this review. I wanted to really like this place. But as soon as we walked in half the menu was not available, which was disappointing since me and 5 of my girlfriends were really looking forward to their food. Their food arrived, super late. Which was odd since there was barely anyone in the restaurant. One of my friends found a rubber band in her rice dish and that was the end of it for her. We all got our dishes and honestly it became hard to eat the food. Then the staff at the restaurant basically ignored us. They made no eye contact and left us alone, until we asked for the check. When the check arrived we were charged a full amount. But we felt they should remove the dish from the check our friend ordered and didn't eat. So they removed it but the wrong amount, then proceeded to charge the 20% gratuity. Honestly, why should we tip them if they don't provide optimal service? And after we left, we noticed that their food safety sticker was pending. That fu**ing sucked to see that. We wasted our money and time here.
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JessicaCon
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 6, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We were visiting NY this year instead of Puerto Rico.. La Fonda was the next best thing! Food was amazing! The sweet plantains were EVERYTHING! We were staying in Tribeca, and it was well worth the hike up north! Do not hesitate.. RUN now!! You must try this place out!
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HectorP
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing place. We both loved the food. My gf is vegetarian and there were some DELICIOUS vegan empanadas that I myself am excited to go back and order again. And that says a lot because I'm not vegetarian myself. The owner was friendly and spoke to us briefly about the artwork that I was admiring. This place is just great!
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Atlanta Metro
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Such a great spot! Amazing Mexican dishes and good service. They were very efficient and food came out quickly and with flavor!
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169 E 106th St, New York, NY 10029-4633

Additional information

Cross street
Between Lexington and Third Avenue (closer to Third Avenue).
Neighborhood
East Harlem
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Thu, Fri 11:00 am–10:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Puerto Rican, Latin American, American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Formal Attire
Parking details
There are spaces in the area and one parking lot on 110th street.
Public transit
Six train to 103rd Street. From there it's walking distance.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Jorge Ayala and Chef Wilmer
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Outdoor Firepit, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.fondaboricua.com/
Phone number
(212) 410-7292
Catering
We have many catering options available.
Private party facilities
You can rent out our backyard patio, the inside of the restaurant or the entire restaurant...

La Fonda NYC

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Brunch

El Barrio Steak & Eggs$40.00

The Hangover Cure Burger$20.00

Chef`s Eggs Benedict$18.00

El Jefe Sandwich$18.00

Tuna Tatar$19.00

Avocado Toast$18.00

Chuleta & Rice$17.00

El Pernil Borracho$18.00

Pollo Guisado a Caballo$17.00

Pancakes$16.00

Appetizers

Empanadas$10.00

Montaditos de Camarones$22.00

Carne Frita y Bolitas de Mofongo$17.00

Let's Wing-It$18.00

Finger Licking Ribs$18.00

Sorullitos$8.00

Salads

Ensalada de Bacalao$17.00

Ensalada de Pulpo$26.00

Pollo a la Plancha$19.00

Staple Entrees

Pernil$17.00

Chicharron de Pollo$18.00

Chuleta Fritas$16.00

Bistec Encebollado$19.00

Pollo Guisado$17.00

Canoa$17.00

From the Chef

Camarones al Gusto$22.00

Churrasco Mofongo Steak$42.00

Mofongo

Mofongo de Pollo$16.00

Mofongo de Vegetales$16.00

Mofongo de Pernil$17.00

Mofongo de Camarones$22.00

Mofongo de Mariscos$26.00

Desserts

Flan$5.00

Flan de Coco$6.00

Empanda de Guava con Queso$7.00

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