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    La Cueva Fonda

    4.4 (19 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    Norman C.

    Sublime Mexican restaurant. Warm hospitality, freshly made entrees served Hot and delicious. A Bronx find!

    Intertwined hair right where I bit into.
    Gladys S.

    Update: Now I'm just annoyed at the fact the Owner had the nerve to say because it was so intertwined it was definitely not the establishment???! Because it's So intertwined it seemed cooked in! Also you think it was pleasant to find hair in my food as I was finishing??? If I had to pick I would pick, I would choose no hair in my food, but because there was I would've preferred it being in the beginning so at least I had the option to stop eating the cooked in hair. I can't believe I've been a customer for so long & you turn around and blame me your customer for it. I'm sadden to say that They have definitely gone down hill! I've been ordering from La cueva since they were on 152nd St. They were closed for a while, and of course I was excited when I found out they had opened again. Yes, I started ordering again! Lately I've been getting my food with a side of hair. The first time I just thought, it was mine, but this time I see it as a pattern. Seems they are not enforcing any hairnets which is extremely poor hygiene in my opinion. Length is not a factor, hairnets should be worn when cooking and serving the public. Although, It's normal to shed between 50 and 100 hairs a day. I don't want to find it in my food. The worst part of all... I was almost done with my Gordita when I realized. Felt like I had a hair in my mouth for a while after.

    Stephen Y.

    This is an incredible restaurant. I happened to be in the neighborhood. Excellent tacos, tamales, and picaditas. Very good prices. Tacos came with jalapeño and cactus and grilled onion. There are so many good looking dishes I'll have to come and try ranging from the more standard fare of burritos and tacos to Barbacoa, parrillada, tlayudas. My friend had the torta and he loved it. I don't remember the last time I had such good and authentic Mexican food. Definitely worth a trip!

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    Azarel B.

    Great Mexican food! I've ordered here multiple times for lunch and it has always been very good. It's my go-to for Bronx food. Its fresh, hot and tastes great. My only complaint would have to be that I didn't think the Birria tacos were done authentically. It was simply their signature taco and the side stew. It just wasn't the crispy, flattop taco that I was expecting when I ordered birria. It was falling apart as I lifted it out the dish so It didn't do well dipped. I just spooned the stew over the taco. Also my order of French fries weren't packed in an appropriate container so it got soggy and sort of sad. It was all clumped together. Highlights : Chicken Tinga quesadillas were awesome. Even better when I threw it in a pan to warm it up the next day. The salsa and chips were homemade and perfectly seasoned. Also the horchata was spot on. I will continue to order here

    Chicken Tinga Burrito without jalapeños.
    Danielle K.

    The burritos here are stuffed full and flavorful. I was doing some training for work around the corner from here and I am very glad that a co-worker recommended this place to me. They have a wide variety of items to choose from. I would definitely come back if I'm ever in the area again.

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    Thank you so much for your kind words !

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    Amazing green chilaquiles with sunnyside up eggs. Like I was in Mexico again. Can't wait to go back.

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    Staff is friendly, food is constantly good. Ask the staff for a recommendation they never disappoint. Highly recommend

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    I visited Metate shortly after they opened (10/5/25), hoping to support a new local Mexican…read morerestaurant, but the experience was disappointing overall. Right away, there was confusion about a large 15% off sign clearly posted on their window. The waiter said the discount wasn't in effect, even though the signage was still up, and had to check with someone else before it was finally honored. Not a great first impression. The restaurant itself feels cold and unfinished, more like an office space than a place meant to enjoy a meal. The decor is lacking, and there are no curtains or window coverings, so people walking by can see you eating, which feels awkward and uncomfortable. It doesn't feel welcoming or thoughtfully designed. As for the food, it tasted fine, but that's where the positives end. There were no complimentary chips and salsa, which is standard at most Mexican restaurants. I ordered guacamole and it was overpriced, came with a very small portion of chips, and when I asked for more chips, I was told I'd have to pay extra. Portion sizes overall were extremely small for the prices being charged. The pricing feels more like Midtown Manhattan than the Bronx. I also noticed they have a sister restaurant in Riverdale, which is a more affluent part of the Bronx, and the pricing here clearly reflects that area -- not this lower-income section of the Bronx. It feels completely out of touch with the neighborhood. To make matters worse, the happy hour prices aren't cheap or appealing at all, and the regular menu drink prices are massively overpriced for what you're getting. Between the food portions, drink prices, and overall value, nothing here justifies the cost. There are many nearby Mexican restaurants offering better portions, better pricing, and a more comfortable atmosphere. I live close by, gave it one try, and have no plans to return.

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    Decided to give this restaurant another chance and I'm glad I did. My husband and I were greeted by…read morea nice gentleman who we believe was the owner/manager of the restaurant. He was so attentive and polite which made the experience so much better than our last visit. The Aguas Frescas were so delicious! I had the Hibiscus (Agua de Jamaica) and my husband had an Agua de Limón (lemon). 10/10 We were delighted to have complimentary fresh chips with salsa! Not many Mexican restaurants give Chips and salsa so that was nice to have. For lunch I had the Birria Tacos, which were a little on the dry side but the consomé definitely complemented the tacos. Just wish I would've gotten my tacos with cheese and I'm sure it would of made it a whole lot better. 4/5 My husband had the special, Costillas en Adobo and it was finger licking' good! It came with a small side of rice and beans and tortillas. Watch out though it can be on the spicy side! Definitely worth a try if you can handle some spice. 4/5 Will be back soon!

    First of all their food is terrible. Second of all I decided to order from them even though I…read morehadn't liked their food before because Uber eats said they would come in a half hour and I needed food fast. It took them more an hour which is unreasonable even if the Uber eats estimate was optimistic. I am looking at the tracking and the delivery person has been stuck in the same place for a long time and that timer keeps getting longer. Not ordering from them again. Also they are OVERPRICED Jist wanted to add that this was THEIR delivery, and not Uber Eats

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    The lime and mango margaritas are everything! Just waiting for the food , can't wait!! Good service as well

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    The lime and mango margaritas are everything! Just waiting for the food , can't wait!! Good service as well

    La Cueva Fonda - mexican - Updated July 2026

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