I hadn't been to this place in a long time so we figured we would go back. I do recall this place having pretty good tapas. We waited about ten minutes which wasn't that bad. The place was pretty busy. We ordered a couple drinks (margarita, French 75), they both were pretty good. We then ordered the wings, chips and guacamole, duck tacos, and Brussels sprouts. The wings were a little dry and tough, the chips and guac were delicious along with that salsa, and the duck tacos were tender and tasty. I think the food here is pretty good but the prices are a little high. The service is really good, always. I forgot to take photos but I'll be back and take some.

I've passed by this Albany tapas restaurant many times without giving any thought of stopping in. It looked like more of a destination spot than I was willing to commit myself to, but one early evening, I was feeling peckish enough to take advantage of their Happy Hour. Their bar was already full up with regulars who knew the bartender well, so I sat at one of the small bar tables. I was delighted to see what an appetizing collection of bar bites they offered at nice discounts from their regular menu as well as a solid cocktail list. I first ordered the $13 Margarita del Jefe, three dollars off the menu price, which turned out to be a smoother than average margarita given the obvious quality of the tequila (photo: https://yelp.to/U-uDDtu-ph). I decided on two small plates. First up was the $8 plate of Fonda Wings, quite a pile of their specialty slathered in spicy guajillo sauce (photo: https://yelp.to/WwwGu6DQ1G). You don't have to sell me on spicy wings. They were delicious. Then I went for the $14 Duck Tacos, a couple of them with guacamole, salsa de arbol, and pomegranate seeds (photo: https://yelp.to/ecpQ5COibD). Pretty tasty mouthfuls. I decided to end my meal with the $14 Aperitif Sour, which I believe uses a Campari-like liqueur called Aperol (photo: https://yelp.to/2S859mxJlW). It had a bit more sour grapefruit taste than I prefer, but it did help avert the inevitable heartburn from the wings. Several of the entrees sounded appetizing, but I have to say the Happy Hour may be your best bet for a sampling of their best stuff. FOOD - 4 stars...solid bar bites and craft cocktails AMBIANCE - 4 stars...stylish corner of Albany SERVICE - 3.5 stars...pretty efficient TOTAL - 4 stars...happiest at Happy Hour RELATED - Exploring Albany? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3ebRKbk

Wow! That should encapsulate everything I'm about to say. To start things off to a strong warm welcoming for me, duck as a protein is a sign that this place was meant to be. The duck tacos with guacamole and pomegranate seeds were a nice end to my day. I confess I'm now using pomegranate when I roast a duck! At Fonda, the meat is tender, juicy, and so flavorful. An unexpected treat! The fried plantains are delightful and they're paired with black beans, cream, and salsa molcajete. If you're not a fan of overtly spicy things, like me, get the salsa on the side as I will in the future but regardless, all things were tasty! The drinks are well made and thoughtful. It didn't feel like I was just ordering from a generic drink menu. The Fonda drink was delightful. Overall I suggest this place for lovers of Latin food. On my try list: mushroom empanadas, tuna tartare, and fish tacos. I believe I shall pair it with an Idle Hands cocktail! Great job to the chefs and staff at Fonda!

The food was suitable, but our server, Max, was terrific. He was attentive and always prompt in serving us. I ordered the chicken tortilla soup chicken flautas and the plantains. I particularly enjoyed the flavor of the plantains. The combination of sweetness and heat was delicious. The black beans were cooked perfectly, and the plantains were ripe and flavorful. I also had the sangria, which was delicious. Then we ordered chicken tortilla soup I love soup on a cold evening, and the tortillas were pan-fried to perfection. The crispness of the tortillas mixed with broth was superior, and I could eat them repeatedly. While the chicken flautas were okay, I felt they could have had more flavor. However, the highlight of the meal for me was definitely the plantains, and my waiter's satisfactory service is hard to find, so this is another place I could return to and enjoy myself again.

Fonda is fun place for date night! I would recommend this place to anyone. The food is always good too. They have good drinks.

We ordered chicken flautas, But the drinks at this place are amazing ,also the service was great. I would definitely be coming back to this place more often

This is one of my favorite places. I love the mushrooms empanadas, ribs and guacamole. Cocktails are always so good! Good ambiance, great service,

I really like Fondas, the small plates add up making it expensive to eat here, but the duck tacos are one of my favorites. The margaritas are some of the very best with the jalapenos. I also love the poblano pepper with cheese and sauce, one of my favorites here. The chips and guacamole are pricy for the portion, but still very good. The service is always pleasant, I like to sit at the counter and watch the cooks, they never stop!