Chill hangout serving paella, Cuban sandwiches & Mexican standards, plus other Latin American fare.
Hours
| Sunday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Monday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Thursday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Friday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11:30 AM–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1639 McLendon Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30307
Phone: (404) 378-5200
Website: http://lafondaatlanta.com/
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Reviews
Approaching the restaurant, I noticed their extremely small parking lot and was lucky enough to find some nearby street parking. We entered and were greeted warmly and seated quickly. The place itself had an authentic decor but the dining room was very small. We reviewed the menu and ordered a couple of Pacifico beers and the Tostones as an appetizer. I guess they make their Tostones a little different from what I remember from other places. They were smashed plantains, like I expected, but they were dry with an aioli on the side. I am used to them being drowned in oil and garlic. Well, we tasted them and they were OK. Their menu was pretty extensive, and we decided on our entrees. I ordered the Paella for one and Wifey ordered the Carnitas taco meal. While waiting for the food, we enjoyed the authentic music being played in the background. I observed that the small dining room we were sitting in looked like a converted garage. The food arrived quickly, and we started to dig in. My Paella was just OK, it needed some salt or other authentic seasonings. Wifey agreed that her food could have used some more seasoning, as well. We had a nice overall experience. The staff was very friendly and attentive, but the food was average.
The vibe is so laid back and I love all the folk art and murals. Each location has its own distinct look.
Their salsa is perfection, served very cold with smooth tomatoes, fresh cilantro and chunks of onion. Best I’ve ever had. The artichoke dip is divine – like nothing you’ve ever had unless you ate it at another La Fonda. It’s a creamy dip that’s a mix of tangy artichoke with a salty olive tapenade. I scrape the cup to get every last nibble.
Their paella is amazing – a big cast iron pan full of rice and meats, but my go-to entree is the quesadilla con espinaca y camerones- spinach and shrimp! They are huge quesadillas stuffed with cheese, spinach, red onion and grilled shrimp, just the freshest ingredients. SO GOOD!! Love their black beans too – so much flavor.
I had a Mexican Iceburg to drink – Dos Equis Amber beer with a big burg of frozen margarita floating on top. The lime is delicious as it melts into the beer.
I left stuffed but took a Cuban sandwich and a large salsa home so I could enjoy that for lunch on New Year’s Day. Did I mention the prices are great for Atlanta too? Great food and a great value.
La Fonda, thank you for making my taste buds sing for almost 30 years!
1/2 pitcher of Dos Equis Amber took my back to early days.
Loved the tortilla chips & salsa and churros for dessert.
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