Fonda - Monash

A quick scrumptious dinner before the movies and sensitive staff who took every step to ensure that my partner who is coeliac was catered for. The kitchen prepared her meal in separate pans using separate utensils and served her meal first so as to prevent any risk of cross contamination.

Taco was not cooked- the dough was a bit raw. Beef tasted ok, but overall the meal was too expensive for what it was, lacked flavour. Portion size was tiny.

After watching a movie in Chadstone (X-screen)we were looking for a quick meal. The queue at the New Shanghai Dumpling was way too long (About 13:10) even though it appeared that there were substantial vacant tables inside. We watched the queue for a minute or two but it wasn't moving!. So we decided to go to Fonda next door instead. The place was busy without overcrowded and wait staff were friendly.We had taco with pulled pork and fish, plus chips (fantastically fried hot of the pan!), Quesadillas with grilled chicken and charcoal grilled corn. The chips, Quesadillas and the corn were delicious. We like the place as you could carry on conversation without raising your voice, nice decor with roomy and relaxing atmosphere. We would return to this place in the near future.

I had mixed green ensalada with fish and it was really delicious. My dining partners enjoyed ensaladas also. The staff were welcoming and friendly. The one thing that I didn't like was the music - way too loud and it was some sort of rap. This is a pet hate of mine in a lot of places. I would definitely revisit for the food and staff if they turn down and change the music vibe.

Lovely setting, lively place. Staff very attentive. Food delicious and good vegetarian options. Recommend chicken quesdilla, vegetarian burritos could do with some sauce.