Fonda Comida Mexicana

Delicious food! Got the enchiladas de mole negro oaxaqueño.

I forget what type of oil they cook with, but it’s not soybean oil.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

The food is great, but I’m not sure how much of it is GF. I’ve had the chicken enchiladas, which were awesome, and I felt fine after eating them. I’ve also tried the guac, and they gave me tortillas to eat with them because the chips weren’t safe. They seemed to understand celiac, so I’d check with the waiter to make sure what you order is safe.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Safety Feature Ratings

• Staff is knowledgeable and can answer questions

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for breakfast/brunch
• Good for dairy-free
• Good for dinner
• Good for keto
• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Good vegan options
• Good vegetarian options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating
• Reservations recommended

This place is great. Although not dedicated, they are super knowledgeable and they always confirm with the kitchen that a dish is safe before putting in the order. Have been here many times and never had any issues. And the food is really delicious! This used to be one of my favorite spots before getting diagnosed, so I was very happy to see the good reviews on here after celiacs!

Celiac friendly?

Yes

Had the skillet chicken, grilled fish tacos & ceviche and felt great next day. Food is nothing special but it’s safe if you stay away from fried things. I was also told mole & enchiladas are a cross contam risk

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Somewhat

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— No gluten-free information on the menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Some

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Average

Fonda was my first restaurant experience as a newly diagnosed Celiac, and they made me feel very comfortable. The waitress spoke very knowledgeably about cross-contamination and gave me great advice about what to order. I will be coming here again!

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

I, a celiac who violently barfs for two hours straight if I have a crumb of gluten, have been to Fonda over 200 times and never once had a problem. They all know me there. Though not all the food is gluten free, the only gluten is in two dishes, one that goes in the deep frier, (so I can't have anything out of that, though there isn't much friend food anyway), and one large flour tortilla. Other than that, everything is gluten free. They are very careful of cross contamination. The first few times we went we talked to the owner, who was very friendly and kind and understanding and now says hi to us whenever we go there. The food is AMAZING, and I highly recommend the quaso fundido. The flan is also amazing, BUT MAKE SURE YOU REMIND THEM NOT TO PUT THE FLOUR TORTILLA CHIP ON TOP, (though I've never had a problem with it). The space has a great ambiance and I've gone to Fonda with my family for three birthdays in a row. When we moved to California, I was DEVISTATED. The last meal I had in New York was Fonda. I LOVE this restaurant and highly recommend it.

How confident are you that this establishment takes safety precautions against cross-contact?

— Very

Safety Feature Ratings

• Dedicated gluten-free space in the kitchen

Is there a gluten-free menu?

— Gluten-free items are marked on the main menu

How much of the menu is available gluten-free?

— Most/All

How would you rate the taste and quality of the gluten-free food you tried?

— Excellent

Other Characteristics

• Good for kids
• Good for lunch
• Good for takeout
• Good selection of healthy options
• Offers delivery
• Offers online ordering
• Offers outdoor seating

Loved this place. Great food, easy to pick something safe for me, nice servers. Crowded and hard to navigate if it’s busy.

We did delivery from here for 12 people. The order was correct and all the food was delicious!

Roberto has taken the whole kitchen gluten free ...please double check the mole however as it is made off site.

Celiac friendly?

Yes