Fonda Don Chon is an authentic Mexican restaurant located in Shopper Ln. In Covina near the…read moredowntown. Parking lot across the restaurant. You can park in the additional parking spots all around Shopper Ln. I have been a customer for many years and tried many delicious dishes. They serve a traditional Mexican open buffet at certain times. The waiting line is expected, but don't feel discouraged because it moves fast. The decor is vibrant enriched with colorful murals. The staff are very welcoming and genuinely warm. The restaurant has cozy and inviting ambience. Outdoor and indoor seating are available. I placed an online order for pickup. It was fast and convenient since I had friends coming for dinner. I ordered the following: - Burrito Panchon 5/5 Stuffed with carnita, beans and rice, served with cream, beans and guacamole. Huge portion! You can choose your protein. - Fajitas Cielo Mar Y Tierra 5/5 Marinated beef, shrimp, chicken. It served with sauteed bell peppers tomatoes and onions, rice, guacamole, beans and pico de gallo. It was smoky, savory and flavorful. - Vegetarian Enchiladas 5/5 Corn tortillas stuffed with bell pepper, corn, onion, carrot, cilantro, squash, and topped with a combination of cream and jack cheese. The portion was enormous. It was a very flavorful and savory. - Carna Asada 5/5 Flap meat marinated with homemade adobo. It served with pico de gallo, rice & guacamole. The meat was juicy and tender. It was such a delicious dish. - Empanadas 5/5 I chose chicken empanadas. It served with salad. The empanadas was crispy from outside and very flavorful. - Ensalada de Nopales 5/5 Diced cactus mixed with tomatoes, onion, lime, and cilantro. - Taquitos 5/5 It was crispy from outside with savory and juicy filling. - Taco de Cameron , taco de Pescado & taco de Birria 5/5 They were savory, juicy and delicious. - Beans 5/5 Topped with melted cheese, really delicious - Large Bionico Bowl 5/5 Fresh fruits like topped strawberries, mango, cantaloupe, banana, papaya, blueberries, apples, pineapple topped with granola and shaved coconut. It was rich, creamy. The fruits were fresh and sweet. It was heavenly! Every box was wrapped with layers of plastic wrap perfectly. I got a bag full of different types of salsa with my order and another bag with tortilla chips. The food portions were very generous. Every dish reflected authenticity and deliciousness. Fonda Don Chon has high quality, flavorful and delicious food. It is my FAVORITE MEXICAN RESTAURANT.

I'm sorry, but I wanted to like this place. Let's start with…read morethe drink. -Cafe De Olla. I don't know, I've had it at quite a few places. Even made it myself. Just wasn't a fan of theirs. Now the food.... I had the Chon's Breakfast Comal. The chorizo was ok. Lacked quite a bit of flavor. Potatoes tasted kinda like they were boiled and then finished in a sauce, then plated. The bell peppers and onions were fantastic. A lot. But they were cooked well. Over easy eggs were decent, despite one of them being cooked all the way through. Comal was perfect temperature. But insanely greasy (which is expected from chorizo). Rice. Eh... Rice is rice. Wasn't bad. But was all "Oh my goodness this is amazing." Beans tasted like the refried Rosarita's can. Just topped with cheese. The salsa. It was pretty good. The 1st time. Until I found a hair. Then I was given a 2nd one. And when I decided to eat it, it was no good. It was starting to spoil. I realized this once I put it on a bite I was about to take and immediately put it in my food i was about to chew in my napkin. After about 15 minutes when my server finally came by, I told her of the situation. She said "I'll go check." Then disappeared. Someone else gave me the check, and then someone else brought the receipt. The initial server didn't pop up until I was getting up to walk out. So no manager interaction. No "we'll comp your coffee." Just a "Sorry you didn't like it." As I walked out. Ambiance is cool, but some table placement doesn't make sense. That needs to be addressed. Will I come back here? I don't know. Maybe. Maybe not. But I'm talking like 80 no /20 yea. So I guess we'll see.. So I'm giving this place 1 star. I'm sorry, but this is my opinion based on my 1st experience here. Maybe it'll be better. We'll see....

We had such a great experience at Venus Chinese Restaurant! The food was absolutely delicious, and…read moremy favorite was the House Egg Foo Young. If you remember Hop Louie's in Chinatown, this reminded me of it and was every bit as good! The Sizzling Rice Soup was also really good and full of flavor. Everything we ordered was fresh and delicious, and the staff was wonderful--so friendly, attentive, and helpful. We will definitely be coming back. We're so happy we found this place! Highly recommend Venus Chinese Restaurant!

Absolutely amazing! The service was great, the food was incredible, and the ambiance was perfect…read more Everything we ordered was so fresh, flavorful, and delicious. You honestly can't find a place like this around here unless you go all the way to Downtown LA! We ordered the Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings, String Bean Chicken, and Shrimp Chop Suey, and every single dish was so tasty and fresh. Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. I 100% recommend this place! We will definitely be coming back--this is officially our new spot!

Finally found a great Indian spot in Covina! The vibe is super cool--Indian hip-hop playing on the…read moreTVs, cool girl artwork, and a modern atmosphere. The food was delicious, with a Northern Indian focus. The owner is from Delhi, and you can tell they take pride in the food. The butter chicken was amazing--slightly sweet. The dahi puri appetizer was so fresh and refreshing with yogurt and chutneys. Our server Jessica (not Indian) was especially fantastic--really knowledgeable and helpful with recommendations. Happy tastebuds tonight!

Tried this place for the first time last week, and overall we had a great experience. The…read morerestaurant is very clean, modern, and beautifully designed. It was also nice and quiet, with the music at the perfect volume, not like some restaurants where it's so loud you can barely have a conversation. We were seated in less than two minutes, and the staff was friendly, attentive, and welcoming throughout our visit. The food was delicious. I ordered the Elegant Butter Chicken and asked for it mild. It ended up being a little spicier than I expected, but it was packed with flavor. One thing to note is that everything is ordered separately. The butter chicken (around $22) came in a medium-sized bowl, and the plain Fragrant Basmati Rice (about $8) was a separate order. For my drink, I had a Moscow Mule. Instead of the traditional copper mug, it was served in a martini glass with a dried fruit garnish, which was a nice presentation. It tasted great as well. The only downside for me was the price. Our bill for two people came to about $148 before tip, which felt a bit expensive for what we ordered. Overall, I would definitely recommend giving this restaurant a try, especially if you're looking for a nice date night or don't mind splurging a little for a quality meal and a pleasant atmosphere.

Had to reset my password just so I can write a review for this spot. Had it for the first time and…read morespent so much time thinking about it that I went right back within the next few days. The xxplosive is FIRE. I usually don't even eat pepperoni but man, I dont know what it is but its so good, especially with that hot honey? The cheese pizza is pretty good too. The ranch is amazing. I've told so many people about this spot, I can't believe it isn't as big as it should be. Definitely going to come back to grab some food and check out the brewery next door too.

Definitely made it to the top of my favorite pizza places around here. Came around 330 so it wasn't…read moretoo crowded because the brewery didn't open yet. The xxplosive is so good w/that hot honey. The classic cheese was also really good. the ranch is also SO GOOD, almost kicked wingstop's ranch off the list, ALMOST. Garlic knots are FIRE! the lemon pepper wings? SO GOOD. David & Brandon were GREAT, one of the best service ever!

The beef and shrimp kabob is amazing! Friendly staff and amazing service. My friends and I love…read morecoming to eat here!

The perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon watching FIFA finals with kabobs, shawarma and…read moreshawarma fries. The staff were so friendly and helpful with recommendations even though I'm a creature of habit. They were really fast with our order and it was a chill spot no rush to eat and leave. The TV was on with the game on and it was awesome. On to the food. The chicken shawarma is amazing, seasoned perfectly not overly salty and makes you want to keep eating. I also had the chicken kabob plate with spicy hummus and stuffed grape leaves. Omg the rice in The grape leaves were not mushy but perfectly cooked. The spicy hummus had a good balance of chick peas and tahini ... not overly sesame flavored but a hint of nuttiness. The chicken shawarma fries is such a hidden gem of alternative to their rice pilaf which in itself soooo tasty. I honestly can say I want to eat till I'm over stuffed because the food is sooo good

Always very good food and great service from the waitress Victoria. Would definitely recommend.read more

Lily was amazing very sweet, food was great as well. Always look forward to eating here!read more