Fonda

4.7 ( 363 reviews )
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12 Heddon St, London W1B 4BZ, United Kingdom
+44 20 3994 8888

Fonda, located at 12 Heddon St, London, is a captivating restaurant that redefines Mexican cuisine with a modern twist. Customers rave about the inventive dishes that showcase fresh, British ingredients while maintaining authentic flavors. Sophie Wright highlights the mole tacos as a standout, expressing excitement for her return. Alena Zaitseva chose Fonda for her birthday, praising the smoky paloma cocktail and the array of delicious tacos, especially the Baja taco and crudo. She found the chocolate sorbet—a perfect blend of chocolate, pasilla, and sea salt—memorable.

Giorgio De Santis commended Fonda for its creative culinary artistry, emphasizing the meticulous preparation and high-quality ingredients that elevate each dish. Ross Farquhar notes that Fonda defies the stereotype of subpar Mexican food in London, with highlights like sikil pak, truffle quesadillas, and the unforgettable adobado monkfish. He remarks on the exceptional service, which complements the dining experience. James Fenlon, meanwhile, urges diners not to miss the cheesecake, calling it the best dessert he's tasted in a decade.

With each review reflecting a shared enthusiasm for Fonda, there's a consensus that its unique offerings, relaxed atmosphere, and welcoming service create a dining experience that’s hard to forget.

Amenities and More

  • Service options
    • Outdoor seating
    • Dine-in
    • Delivery
    • Takeaway
  • Highlights
    • Great cocktails
    • Great dessert
  • Popular for
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Offerings
    • Alcohol
    • Beer
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Private dining room
    • Small plates
    • Spirits
    • Vegan options
    • Vegetarian options
    • Wine
  • Dining options
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Dessert
    • Seating
  • Amenities
    • Bar on site
    • Gender-neutral toilets
    • Toilet
  • Atmosphere
    • Cosy
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Groups
    • LGBTQ+ friendly
    • Transgender safe space
  • Planning
    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
  • Payments
    • Credit cards
  • Pets
    • Dogs allowed outside

Reviews For Fonda

Sophie Wright
Jun 28,2025
Delicious and inventive food. I am always very picky about Mexican food, particularly when I don’t think it’s authentic, but this was such a great interpretation, using British ingredients. Every dish was unique and equally as great as the next. Particularly loved the mole tacos. Easy to book and friendly staff, laid back but still felt special. Can’t wait to return!
Alena Zaitseva
May 23,2025
As a huge Mexican cuisine fan, I can say this place is a gem. I wanted to try modern interpretation of traditional dishes, so I picked it as a place to have my birthday dinner and it did not disappoint. First, for those who love mezcal-based drinks, I highly recommend to try a smoky paloma. It was not only delicious, it’s also decorated with mix of spices and salt like a glass fell on the sand. None of the courses disappointed, I’d recommend not to skip classics like tacos - Baja taco along with crudo were delish. I liked the variety of salsas, but they could have been spicier to my taste. I was very surprised by dessert, I wanted to try something new and I picked chocolate sorbet, and it was perfect - chocolate, pasilla and sea salt - a dessert I’m still thinking about and would love to come back for.
Giorgio De Santis
May 11,2025
We had the pleasure of dining at Fonda and the experience was truly excellent in every aspect. The dishes were a perfect blend of creativity and authentic flavors. We started with tacos featuring refined fillings and perfectly balanced flavors, accompanied by fresh sauces and condiments that enhanced every bite. Every dish was meticulously crafted, with original combinations and high-quality ingredients. The service was impeccable: the staff was attentive, professional and always ready to explain each dish.
Ross Farquhar
Apr 27,2025
People say there's no great Mexican food in London, then Fonda arrives and blows that notion out of the water. Honestly the best meal I've had this year. The food is just sensational, so much so it's hard to pick out favourites. The sikil pak (roasted pumpkin seed mole) is a crowd-pleasing start, the baja taco a fantastic chaser. The truffle quesadillas pull off the rare trick of not being overwhelmingly truffley, and the crudo is a must order. The mains are all brilliant - build-your-own tortillas all round. The adobado (monkfish) was a surprising stand out. And finally, having tried all four desserts, the arroz con leche and Santiago's cheesecake are just superb. But what made the meal stand out was the service. Our waiter offered true hospitality - informative, hilarious and warm in equal measure. Fonda will remind you of how good London's best food can be.
James Fenlon
Apr 11,2025
Order the cheesecake! Absolutely fantastic food, and a wonderful experience. Everything we ate was delicious and the service was above and beyond - explaining the menu and how many dishes to choose. We (couple) were there for a light lunch so we shared 3 tacos and a main with side. Food exceptional and such care with the balance of flavours! Relaxed atmosphere and slowly filled up from 12.30 so recommend booking. Please do order the cheesecake as it was the best dessert I've eaten for the last 10 years. Best restaurant I've eaten in for ages. Thank you!
Bina Shah
Apr 1,2025
Loved every minute, from the friendly service (who described each dish and sauce with perfection) to the most delicious Mexican meal I've had in a while! The music was lovely, the decor was simplistic and it was overall an excellent meal. If I had to fault anything, and this is very hard to do and it requires for me to be extremely picky, is that neighbouring tables were just a little too close. I recommend this place!
Lorenzo Mennucci
Mar 28,2025
We had lunch at Fonda yesterday and were truly impressed by the whole experience. The location itself is beautiful — stylish and welcoming, with a lovely atmosphere that made us feel comfortable and relaxed right away. The staff were incredibly kind and attentive from the moment we arrived. Their warm hospitality and willingness to help with recommendations really stood out and added a personal touch to our meal. As for the food — it was simply outstanding. We ordered a variety of dishes to get a good sense of the menu, and every single one exceeded our expectations. Each plate was not only visually appealing but packed with flavor and clearly prepared with high-quality ingredients. It’s clear that the chefs at Fonda take great pride in their work. Overall, it was a wonderful dining experience. Great location, amazing food, and exceptional service — we couldn’t have asked for more. We’re already looking forward to our next visit!
Sarah-Emily Oades
Mar 26,2025
Fantastic service. Great selection of non standard Mexican food - the ceviche was excellent Decor is beautiful. Really unusual desserts & great alcohol free drinks menu. Definitely recommend the dessert Tamal.

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