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La Fonda Restaurant

320 SW Alder St, Portland, OR | Map it  

97204 45.518901 -122.675500

(503) 227-4128

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Neighborhoods:
Downtown, Neighbors West - Northwest
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Restaurants
Cuisine:
Mexican

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JOEY503

Member since Jun, 2010 View Profile
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Joined 2 years ago
1.0
June 28, 2010

BAD BUISNESS!!!!!. THIS BUISNESS HAS BEEN LETTING IN UNDERAGE CUSTOMER INTO THEIR RESTAURANT, DRINKING! ON THEIR SATURDAYS WHERE THEY HAVE THE NIGHT CLUB GOING ON, THEY ARENT CHECKING ID'S ON MOST OF THEM JUST LETTING THEM PAY THE COVER CHARGE AND LETTED IN. THIS PLACE IS KNOWN FOR DISCRIMINATION ON OTHER TYPES OF RACE BESIDES THEIR OWN "HISPANICS" TELLING OTHER RACE THAT YOU ARE NOT ALLOWED HERE I WOULD NEVER IN MY LIFE RECCOMEND THIS PLACE FOR ANYONE AT ALL.. THIS ALL HAS BEEN REPORTED TO BAD BUISNESS BUREAU... AND LABOR AND INDUSTRIES AND OREGON LIQUOR.. THE OWNER DID NOT DO NOTHING ABOUT THIS AT ALL, HE/SHE JUST DIDNT CARE ABOUT THE SITUATION.. NOTED NOT A PLACE TO BE IF YOU WANT 100% BAD SERVICE

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Adrian07

Member since May, 2010 View Profile
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Joined 2 years ago
4.0
May 06, 2010

Best Mexican Food down town. Ive been at La Fonda Restaurant located at 3rd and Alder many of times and i always walk out satisfied wit what i eat and what i drink. every time i come in i always feel so welcomed with the service the waiters provide it makes me feel comfortable eating there, they"re always so friendly. i cant say that i always expect 2 have some real Mexican food because every restaurant has their own touch. but when i came in here and tried a plate of "Fajitas Mix" wit a lime Margarita on the Rocks i was impressed on how great everything was it was so delicious n i said to myself im definitely coming back. n so i have, i come 2 to 3 times a week whether is for some good tasty lunch to eat their really good Enchiladas or homemade Tamales, also the Chile Rellenos or just some soft tacos wit their homemade spicy salsas and like i said before i always walk out satisfied. i really would recommend people 2 to go in and try it for themselves. Also i read the reviews from these other folks they're talking bout a restaurants that no longer exists. i did try El Palmero once n it was so disgusting.all i had was a steak quesadilla and it was so bad i couldnt even finish it the meat was so hard i thought i was chewing on gum and im glad they changed ownerships is better this way but like i said i would recommend people to go in and try it for themselves and see how good this restaurant is. ill definitely will keep coming back and bringing more friends each time. one more thing that picture up there is not from La Fonda Restaurant.

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Mindyjo

Member since Feb, 2008 View Profile
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Joined 4 years ago
1.0
February 19, 2008

New owners, new cook, a total let-down. I went there expecting my usual Super Nacho w/ the marinated shredded chicken, lots of cheese, oven-baked so the chips and cheese are crunchy on the edges...and what I got was covered w/ lettuce and tomatoes and pico de gallo w/ (which I had specifically requested to be omitted). They tried to make it again this time it came out I was hungry so I thought I'd give it a try anyway, but it was made with stale chips, grilled funny-tasting chicken, barely a sprinkle of cheese (serioiusly less than 1/4 cup) and then they smeared refried beans all over the top of it. I couldn't eat it it was so disgusting. I told them it wasn't what I wanted and then the bus boy told me they had new owners, new cook, etc. I know they tried, but I was still annoyed that they charged me over $9 for an inedible lunch. I won't be going back. I miss the old owner and his wonderful cook. If you guys open a new restaurant let me know!

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oneangryraisin

Member since Jul, 2007 View Profile
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Joined 5 years ago
4.0
July 13, 2007

Good PERUVIAN Food. Don't get me wrong. I love Peruvian "fusion" food (a la Andina) just as much as any other person in Portland, but I grew up eating traditional Peruvian food, the delicious kind that you find in a hole-in-the-wall restaurant down the street. When I moved to Portland, I was disappointed, not having found such traditional fare. The lomo saltado provided in fusion restaurants never cut it. It always seemed to be a dressed up, fancier version of a damn good original. The lomo saltado at this restaurant is good. I suggest your try this restaurant for its Peruvian cuisine.

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blakedore

Member since Jul, 2002 View Profile
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Joined 10 years ago
4.0
November 25, 2003

Overcrowded - No way, José. When we went (6ish on Friday) the place was absolutely empty. I guess you just need to show up outside of happy hour to have plenty of space. Nowhere else have I had a passable pisco sour in this town. Only problem was that they were blended. Make them over ice people! Food was very tasty and just like the food I've had in Peru. Oh so flavorful and not too greasy. Price was a wee bit high for the portion size but well worth if for the flavor bonanza.

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