La Fonda Latina 1639 McLendon Avenue Northeast, Atlanta, GA 30307

"The staff were friendly and service was quick. They give you chips and salsa to snack on which was great while waiting for food. We all thought our food tasted great. (Cuban sandwich, rice, beans, cheese enchiladas, and paella) They have soda and alcohol beverages. It is small inside but enough room for smaller groups. We parked for free across the street."

"I have been enjoying the La Fonda restaurants all over the city for 28 years - seriously, my first visit on New Years Eve 1995 was exactly 28 years before my visit last night, New Years Eve 2023! I live OTP now, but I try to still enjoy a delicious meal here when I come into Atlanta. The vibe is so laid back and I love all the folk art and murals. Each location has its own distinct look. Their salsa is perfection, served very cold with smooth tomatoes, fresh cilantro and chunks of onion. Best I’ve ever had. The artichoke dip is divine - like nothing you’ve ever had unless you ate it at another La Fonda. It’s a creamy dip that’s a mix of tangy artichoke with a salty olive tapenade. I scrape the cup to get every last nibble. Their paella is amazing - a big cast iron pan full of rice and meats, but my go-to entree is the quesadilla con espinaca y camerones- spinach and shrimp! They are huge quesadillas stuffed with cheese, spinach, red onion and grilled shrimp, just the freshest ingredients. SO GOOD!! Love their black beans too - so much flavor. I had a Mexican Iceburg to drink - Dos Equis Amber beer with a big burg of frozen margarita floating on top. The lime is delicious as it melts into the beer. I left stuffed but took a Cuban sandwich and a large salsa home so I could enjoy that for lunch on New Year’s Day. Did I mention the prices are great for Atlanta too? Great food and a great value. La Fonda, thank you for making my taste buds sing for almost 30 years!"

"Everything was great, including the service. The cuban was great as well as the small paella. Go every time I'm in the area."

"La Fonda is a wonderful place to eat. The menu is amazing. A mixture of Spanish, Mexican and Cuban food!! What more could you ask for?? Tonight I had the Paella and it was delicious. The service was also outstanding....our server and his assistants were very attentive and friendly. And they played great Latino music....especially a song from my native Colombia and specifically the city where my family lives called "Cali Pachangero". Love La Fonda! Muchas gracias!"

"Not a bad location, sandwich are pretty good as well as the rice and beans. Coffee is pretty good also as the Margaritas and Sangria. However, in the multiple times that I have been there, the chicken has always been undercooked, even showing pink/redness. That's why I give it a 3, cause it hasn't been once but multiple with different friends that had have the same problem!"