Fonda on 12th

Name: Fonda on 12th
Address: 2316 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN, United States, 37204-7204
Telephone: (615) 800-4899
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

64 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Neighbourhood gem
Lively
Hot spot

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Fonda Nashville is a neighborhood restaurant serving authentic, elevated Mexican fare driven by
acclaimed Chef and Partner Roberto Santibañez. With the original concept opening in Brooklyn, New
York fifteen years ago, Santibañez, along with local restaurateurs, bring a fresh take on Fonda to the
idyllic 12 South neighborhood at 2316 12th Ave. Santibañez, an award-winning cookbook author,
restaurateur and steward of Mexican cuisine, opened his Nashville “comida” this May 2024.

The menu distinguishes itself with a focus on small, shareable
contemporary plates. These dishes will range from Queso Fundido and Ensalada de Nopales to a
Mexican take on Burrata En Salsa Verde and a desirable Wagyu Con Mole de Avellanas. For the
table, you can order build-your-own taco boards or enchiladas baked homestyle.

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This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
Phone number
(615) 800-4899
Website
http://www.fondanashville.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Roberto Santibanez
Private party facilities
Fonda offers semi-private and full private spaces. Seating up to 40 people.

Location
2316 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204-7204
Area
Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill
Cross Street
12South: Between Caruthers Ave and Lawrence Ave. Beside Jeni's Ice Cream
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on all time ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fonda on 12th delivers "authentic Mexican food" with an energetic vibe. Guests rave about the "exceptional" guacamole and tacos, although some find the space a bit noisy. Service is often praised for being attentive and friendly, despite occasional rush. A lively atmosphere makes it a must-visit in Nashville!

64 Reviews

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StacyM
Nashville
18 reviews
4.0
18 reviews
Dined on 30 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Our server, Kaden, was great! Fun personality and attentive with great recommendations. The atmosphere is nice and fun. The food was okay-nothing to write home about and a few dishes were lacking some flavor. Margaritas were great! Overall, won’t rush back but not opposed to trying it again since the service was so good!
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Winedude
Nashville
621 reviews
4.0
621 reviews
Dined on 30 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Some nice Nuevo Mexican dishes served in a loud but friendly environment. Drinks are okay, but tiny in size considering the prices. Having said that, I’d give it a try, as there are so incredibly few good Mexican restaurants in greater Nashville.
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ChristinaS
VIP
San Diego
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 30 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. The family meals were smaller than expected. The small plates were the standouts.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Nashville
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on 30 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Loved it. Some dishes were a little salty but delicious. Tuna tostada would be perfect with a hint of agave. Generous portions and colorful and delightful dishes. Lovely atmosphere, but tall table chairs are a bit uncomfortable. Service was kind and helpful but had a couple of small errors. Overall, great! We will return for this elevated mexican dining experience!
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Bruce
VIP
Nashville
77 reviews
5.0
77 reviews
Dined on 28 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food and pleasant service. But one of the noisiest restaurants I have ever been in. And the service felt hurried---did not let us finish one course before bringing out the next one (even though we asked them to delay)
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Craig
Colombia
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on 28 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My first experience at Fonda was exceptional. This is truly authentic and upscale Mexican, which is in rare supply in Nashville. Margaritas were made as they should be ..... just good tequila, agave and lime juice. The freshly prepared guacamole was outstanding. My wife, daughter and I shared the pollo tinga taco board and the puerco enchiladas. Delicious! Our server Mariana was very knowledgeable and pleasant and very attentive to our table. We will definitely be back soon.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 28 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is the freshest food I’ve ever had in Nashville. I cannot wait to share with my audience on TikTok! The guac was 100/100- the vibes, food, service, was top notch and I can’t wait to go back!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 27 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Experience!! We had a reservation and was taken to our table immediately. Service was outstanding. Food and drinks were top notch! Will definitely be back!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Really great experience and incredible food. Going back next week!
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OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Finally some authentic Mexican food in Nashville! Loved it!
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FAQs

Fonda on 12th offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (615) 800-4899.

Fonda on 12th is rated 4.6 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Not bookable

This restaurant is open seasonally. Unfortunately, it is currently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

2316 12th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37204-7204

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
12South: Between Caruthers Ave and Lawrence Ave. Beside Jeni's Ice Cream
Area
Waverly / Melrose / Breeze Hill
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 16:00–21:00 Fri 11:00–22:00 Sat 10:00–22:00 Sun 10:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Roberto Santibanez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.fondanashville.com/
Phone number
(615) 800-4899
Private party facilities
Fonda offers semi-private and full private spaces. Seating up to 40 people.

Fonda on 12th

Not bookable

Order delivery or takeout

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What 64 people are saying

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Not bookable

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