La Fonda

169 E 106th St, New York
(212) 410-7292

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Customers' Favorites

Mofongo with Roasted Pork
Churrasco Mofongo Steak
El Barrio Steack & Eggs
Mofongo De Pollo Guisado
Ensalada De Aguacate
Ensalada De Bacalao
Chicharron De Pollo
Mix Seafood Mofongo
Chuleta Rice & Eggs
Bistec Encebollado

Menu

Appetizers
Empanadas
Choice of beef, chicken, or fish stuffed empanadas.
Montaditos de Camarones (Shrimp)
Tostones (fried plantain) topped fresh garlic shrimp.

Entrees
Camarones al Gusto
Sauteed shrimp prepared in choice of sauce. Served with choice of side.
Pernil
Our famous garlicky roast pork seasoned and prepared in the Puerto Rican tradition (cooked for 6-8 hours).
Pollo Guisado
Our savory Puerto Rican chicken stew, another Fonda classic. Served with choice of side.
Chicharron de Pollo
Chunks of crispy fried chicken - a local favorite. Served with choice of side.
Bistec Encebollado
La Fonda's pan-fried steak with onions. Served with choice of side.
Chuletas
2 Fried pork chops from our local butcher. Served with arroz con gandules y maduros.
Ensalada de Bacalao
Freshly prepared cod fish salad with onions and tomatoes in olive oil. Served with choice of side.
Mofongos Rellenos
Plantain-mash stuffed with choice of vegetables, chicken, pork, shrimp or mixed seafood. Served with choice of sauce only for the seafood one and the shrimp

Dessert
Empanada De Guava y Queso
Flan de vainilla

Extra Sides
Maduros / Sweet Plantain
Tostones / Fried Plantains
Arroz Con Gandules (Rice and Pigeon Peas)
Arroz Blanco (White Rice)
Red Beans
Black beans
Ensalada de Avocado

Alcoholic Beverages - (Must be 21 to Purchase)
Medalla (12oz)
Not the virus - the beer! Fun fact, Corona originated in Puerto Rico and later was sold off to a company in Mexico. Must be 21 to purchase.
Bluemoon
We all wish there was a blue moon - especially now! Great citrus taste. Must be 21 to purchase.
Coors Light
The unofficial beer for Puerto Ricans in the states. Must be 21 to purchase.
Heineken
Made in Holland - loved by latinos and Puerto Ricans. Must be 21 to purchase.
Modelo Especial
Must be 21 to purchase.
Modelo Negra
Must be 21 to purchase.

Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Coca-Cola
Diet-Coke
Canada Dry Ginger-Ale
Canada Dry - Seltzer Soda
Sprite

Brunch
The Hangover Cure Burger
2 6oz flats cooked to your liking, topped with American Cheese, Pernil & Fried Egg w/ Rustic Fries
Chef's Egg Benedict
Crispy fried plantain, pernil, poached eggs covered w/ hollandaise sauce served w/ herbed potatoes.
El Jefe Sandwich
A Traditional pressed Cubano w/ Roast Pork, Ham, Swiss, Granny Mustard, Pickles & Rustic Fries
Avocado Toast
Mashed Avocados, Poached Eggs, served over Plantains w/ a side salad.
Chuleta, Rice & Eggs
2 Chuletas served w/ Arroz con Gandules, Maduros & 2 Eggs.
Pollo Guisado A Caballo
White Rice, Beans, Fried Egg, Pollo and Maduros.
Pancakes for you Pancake Lovers!
Fluffy Pancakes topped w/ Blueberry Sambuca Chutney

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Recent Reviews

This is a Puerto Rican blessing in Harlem.

Vegetarian options: Recipes for Puerto Rican traditional food. Explore the flavors 🍽❤️

Parking: Nobody likes paying for parking in New York City

Kid-friendliness: Just the amazing artwork around the entire restaurant and of course the live music on Friday nights!! A beautiful opportunity to learn❤️
February 2025
Stopped by last night. Even though they were holding a private event they accommodated us. In my opinion the best Puerto Rican establishment in NYC. James stopped by our table and we immediately were drawn to his passion for our culture. I felt like we were on the Island. Definitely stop by and show love.
February 2025
The service and the atmosphere in this place never fail to impress me. And while the food is usually spot on. The items on the menu can vary from day to day. The monfongo have been spot on the two times I've visited. The pernil was salty the first time and dry the second time. The tostones were fresh and perfectly cooked. Also, the first time, most desserts were not available. I do really enjoy the atmosphere and the service.

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February 2025

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La Fonda

169 E 106th St, New York, NY 10029
(212) 410-7292