Fonda

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1501 Solano Ave (at Curtis)
Berkeley, CA 94707

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(510) 559-9006
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Fonda - Berkeley, CA
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Best

This place was amazing. Top quality. I went there to celebrate my birthday with my sister. We started off with the chips, guacamole, and salsa appetizer. We then ordered the duck ...

Worst

While Fonda delivers tasty tapas, the portions are ridiculously small and the prices very high. Each dish is usually not more than a few bites (a few SMALL bites may I add!). Do...

Fond of Fonda... 8/6/2004

This nice spot is tucked away across from a Safeway supermarket on Solano. Decor is hip and colorful with little metal tables, an upstairs loft and patio out front. Small Latin American plates are the draw here, we tried the chips/salso, duck tacos and prawns negra, all very spicy and good! Service was very professional and courteous. Overall a nice experience at an eclectic little spot, good for smaller parties. Pros: Tasty Plates more
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Tasty food but tiny portions! 2/16/2004

While Fonda delivers tasty tapas, the portions are ridiculously small and the prices very high. Each dish is usually not more than a few bites (a few SMALL bites may I add!). Don't expect to get full here unless you blow big bucks. Their cocktails are pleasing and the ambience is cozy but is not a good value for your money at all. more
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yummy 6/26/2003

The molotes are delicious as is everything on the menu. Pricey, but well worth it. The shot of tequila with the spicy orange/tomato juice chaser is refreshing. although they recently downsized the size of the chaser glass which was the best part. It can get loud, but its a cool place to hang out with friends as well... more
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trashy hip 5/7/2003

I described my experience at Fonda Solana to a snooty foodie acquaintance of mine, and his response was, ""The experience is lost on you."" This is the typical snotty attitude of Fonda, its clueless servers and its surprisingly rude clientele. You will pay about 50% too much to be simultaneously ignored and insulted. Come alone; you'd have to shout for anyone to hear you. Pros: tasty food Cons: rude, loud, expensive more
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Like Water for Chocolate 12/9/2002

If you saw the movie than you will understand that you just HAVE to come eat this food! Everything is tasty and clearly prepared with a great deal of care and committement to quality and authenticity. The tamale is an extra special treat. The servers are knowledgeable and friendly and the hustle bustle of the restaurant are a unique for quiet little Albany. Pros: Great for groups, Free parking, Open Late everynight more
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stylin' and scrumptious and unique 12/5/2002

This is a tapas restuarant, but serves South American rather than Spanish tapas. Same owner as the top-rated LaLimes. Most dishes are something that you have never heard of before, but sound and taste intriquing. Very fresh ingredients. The atmoshpere is modern, mellow and very stylish, with open air dining during summer. The servers know a surprising amount about the dishes and their national and ethinic origins and enjoy sharing this with you. Great wines. Extra plus is that like many Berkeley restaurants, it's kid-friendly. Weekend brunches too. more
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  • In Short
    A long bar, high ceilings, an open kitchen and bi-level seating all give the spacious restaurant a chic warehouse vibe. Solano Avenue's 20-somethings flock here in droves for the...

  • 10/7/2004 Provided by Citysearch
Additional information
  • Hours: Mon-Thu: 5pm-11:30pm, Fri-Sat: 4:30pm-12:30am, Sun: 5pm-10pm
  • Payments: Visa, American Express, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Albany
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