La Fonda Mexican Buffet

I read the mixed reviews, decided to try anyway.

4:45 p.m. on a Friday

The buffet line, yes it is limited.
Included in the buffet is a drink and made to order street tacos, all you have to do is ask. Crispy tortillas available on the line, soft tortillas they will prepare for you.

The food, authentic, this is not Americanized fare. If your looking for taco bell or chipotle, you will not find it here.
During my visit, the place was quiet, ambiance music but, no other customers. Some of the dishes in the buffet showed signs of not having been disturbed, light to medium layer of dried out sauce in some of the dishes.

Do not wait for someone to come check on you, ask if you would like a refill on a a drink or more tacos. The staff was friendly, they even asked if I would like to check out the buffet before I decided if I wanted to partake. Do not hesitate to let them know if you would like something, they seem like great people ready to help, when asked.

The salsa bar (empty in other reviews) was stocked.

Overall at $13, I have no real complaints. Obviously at the price point there will not be piles of asada to fill your plate with.

I will not be back as I have a preference for a bit more Americanized Mexican food. I like my cheese and sour cream.

If someone wanted an authentic experience, I would send them here.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 3

Service: 3

I really loved the atmosphere and the food was amazing!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Taste so good and cheap

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Everything is tbh horrible I came in with two others and paid 40 dollars for the buffet and theirs barely any food and it taste like it’s been sitting their for a while and the you ladies working didn’t make the atmosphere better they are on their phones sitting doing nothing they could of cooked some more food for paying customers and I don’t understand why they come in with pajamas it looks like they got a bed in the back so the get their rest for the heavy rushes they get that’s only 2 tables how hasn’t this place closed down yet very disappointing.!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

The food was so flavorful! You can't get better tacos. The staff are so nice. I am so glad I found this gem! I can't wait to go back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tacos

One of the best places for real Mexican food I love it gracias por la comida

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

For a Mexican establishment, I can say by far the worst customer service I’ve ever had. The tacos were bland with no seasoning at all. I asked about the buffet since that is implied within the name, and was told that yeah it was out but the buffet was closed. I asked about shredded beef. They were out. What about shredded chicken? Were out. Okay what about steak? You guessed it! We’re out?! So I made mention that it was hard for me to want to spend more money at a place where they should close if they are out of so many things. I walked in @ 7:15 pm! Then I asked for a water for my 3 year old who is thirsty I was told that it would come out with my food!!?!?! Really!? I won’t be coming back! I can’t recommend this place to my worst enemy even if you paid me! Manager and owner should do something have a serious talking to the staff! Next time, have the items or shut the place down for the night! And btw learn that if children are thirsty, they won’t and can’t wait!

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 1

Service: 1

The atmosphere and food was very authentic, maybe too much because I got really bad food poisoning from the tacos

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 3

Friendly, authentic, limited selection. Tacos come with the buffet but you must request them.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 4

Service: 4

A small buffet, with little variety of food, friendly and helpful people, Mexican food with little variety

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

Amazing food. Most authentic Mexican food I’ve had in this town. Very nice lady and good atmosphere!

Very good food, always delicious and fresh.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Not only was the food amazing, but the staff went above and beyond to help us feel welcome and make sure we were satisfied. The price is spot on (about $13) for buffet and drink… a wonderful place to eat.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very friendly staff but literally cringed at the room and atmosphere as we walked in for our first time. Paid for the buffet and immediately regretted it. At 42 years old, and quite a fan of trying new places....this was the first time I've ever got out of my seat and asked for a refund after looking at the food. Everything looked very aged and very much unappealing. Not a single thing looked edible and was absolutely scared to eat anything. I had much higher hopes and loved the idea behind what they are aiming for, but will not be returning. Maybe just a bad time of day, but for an early Friday meal, I would have expected much more from any restaurant. Rarely leave a bad review, but felt this was appropriate for our experience unfortunately.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 2

Don't waste your time. What a poor excuse for a buffet. You get tortillas then maybe about seven things to choose from. Which included rice and beans and corn on the cob, one soup, then 3 or 4 other dishes and that was it. I definitely will never be going back. I really hate to say that, but I want to be honest about my experience.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 3