StreetLevel: New Mexican Restaurant for the South Slope
Fonda, a new Mexican restaurant on 7th Avenue between 14th and 15th streets, is in the midst of a “soft opening,” according to a couple posters on Brooklynian. No word yet on prices, but a blackboard inside the restaurant touts Mexican burgers, fresh guacamole, zarape de pato and pork in adobo as “signature creations.” The…
Fonda, a new Mexican restaurant on 7th Avenue between 14th and 15th streets, is in the midst of a “soft opening,” according to a couple posters on Brooklynian. No word yet on prices, but a blackboard inside the restaurant touts Mexican burgers, fresh guacamole, zarape de pato and pork in adobo as “signature creations.” The eatery is in the former Little D space. GMAP
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OK THAT I didn’t know about Barrio – now I will have to try that place!
sooo many places to try as I usually stick to the “Trieds&Trues”
> And totally agreed with 11217 re Tacos Nuevo Mexico.
Been meaning to try that place myself. Maybe this weekend.
And totally agreed with 11217 re Tacos Nuevo Mexico. Awful decor, but amazing (and really inexpensive) food. Try tacos de lengua!
Ummm… Barrio (http://www.barriofoods.com/restaurants/barrio/) is from the former chef of Rosa Mexicana – and while they are a bit overpriced, their food is delicious. Sun brunch with unlimited sangria? I am there. Mon night with unlimited tacos and unlimited sangria for $20? Still there, trying to cure the hangover from Sun.
You MUST try Tacos Nuevo, Gem! I think it’s the best in the hood, but honestly I’m really curious to try this new place. Judging from some of the comments by those who have been to the soft opening, it sounds promising.
> Rachels?? With the florescent flaming lights going up the building?
I love the decor. It’s so over-the-top absurd. Then again, I just eat there. If I lived upstairs, I’m sure I’d feel differently.
Thanks all!
oh and I like Rosa Mexicana and Dos Caminos
Also I would never have known Rachels was a Mexican place – always thought it was a diner
I still want to try Tacos Nuevo Mexico
but I think this new place will do well up in that locale AND if they do delivery, even better!
The only Rosa I’ve been to is the one at Lincoln Center and I like it.
Agree with Gem…this area could use some upscale Mexican.
And I know you didn’t write about the decor Snark, (but DH did), but Rachels?? With the florescent flaming lights going up the building?
Ate there once and never had a desire to go back. La Taqueria and Tacos Nuevo Mexico are far better than Rachels, in my opinion. So is Chiles and Chocolate for that matter.
I was told 11217 is right. whether or not RM is great, the chef has experience. Hopefully he will take what he learned and grow on it. That’s usually why chefs start there own restaurants!