La Fonda NYC

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

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Customers' Favorites

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

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

I went to dine with my family last November. It was quite disappointing bc the food was inadequate. We could not order what we wanted bc apparently, the kitchen ran out of food. I tried the arroz con gandules and it was disgusting. The only good thing about it were the drinks. The owner was hospitable, very chatty too. He’s personable and welcoming. The service was excellent and the atmosphere was inviting. I’m not sure if I’ll go back for the food...
June 2026
Great service, great food and atmosphere. The best Puerto Rican cuisine in El Barrio. The pernil and rice are so good, the bacalaitos amazing and the best so far are the Mallorcas shipped weekly from Puerto Rico. Can’t get more authentic than that! Drinks are great as well. The staff is great and the owner is prime example of amazing customer service! Highly recommended 10/10
April 2026
I made a reservation with much enthusiasm and looking forward to visiting this establishment after many years and seeing that it was under new management! I wanted to support a local Puerto Rican restaurant! But I must say I was not impressed! When I made the reservation I had to enter a credit card number in order to ensure the reservation and in case of a no show! I was happy to see this as it indicated to me as a restaurant with a high demand of attendance! When I showed...
April 2026

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La Fonda NYC

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