so at 6:15 on a Saturday we get turned away because they have too long a wait..... about a third of…read moreall the tables were empty and all were clean. what's the point of paying rent if you don't let people in? Shocking Richmond Fonda

Fonda has been boarded up for what seems like aaaaages. We knew it was coming and we knew it was…read moregoing to be 'Mexican'. We were holding our breath, hoping for something authentic, something punchy. We'd heard they'd make their own tortillas. We hoped there would be tequila. Okay, so by "we" I just mean me - but it always sounds more powerful when there's an army of you, right? It finally opened and one evening I went hoping that all my Mexican dreams would come true. Yes, they make their own tortillas. Yes, the food has some flavour. No, there's no tequila (or any booze for that matter ). No, it's not especially authentic. But did I like it? Did it rock my socks off? Hrmm... the jury is still out. The pork taco had good flavour, with a smear of avo underneath and crunchy slaw on top. It could have used some sauce and had I paid better attention I would have seen that there were bottles of the stuff floating around. I'd love to see these on every table, but then I'm just a chilli fiend. The fish taco - small nuggets of white fish covered in what looked like polenta and fried - has some crunchy pickled carrot and onion on top. The pickles rocked, the fish not so much. I liked the fun vibe here. It's quick, reasonably priced and I think think they're on the right track with their take on mexican food. A few small tweaks (including getting a liquor license) and I think Fonda will be getting thumbs up from Richmond locals.

Good fun and great Mexican food Service is very good…read more Prices are reasonable We have been several times

Mexico City was pretty good. The food was really well prepared and fresh. Simple Mexican but done…read morewell. Their Margaritas and Sangria's are really lovely also. They offer a bowl of corn chips and salsa on arrival, but for 4 people, there was literally 3 chips each. If you are going to offer this, do it properly. The other gripe we had was the paella-a standard paella has chorizo and this one you had to pay extra for chorizo. It didn't make sense. But the staff are friendly and I would gladly return when I am looking for delicious no frills Mexican fare.

We ordered nachos, salads, burritos, and quesadillas. All were well prepared and tasted excellent…read more We are visiting from the USA and were very happy with the place and service

Having grown up Florida and had authentic Mexican food throughout Florida; Texas; Atlanta, GA; New…read moreYork City and California I'm slightly trustworthy. ;) The Food: ========== The jalapeño poppers are the right spice-heat, right amount of cheese and breading and will certainly make you ask for another Dos Equity or mojito. Carnitas taco is amazing. Properly-seasoned pulled pork is balanced and awakened by the crisp, refreshing and juicy tomato, pineapple and tiny bit of red onion (pineapple salsa). What a Fiesta in my mouth! Seriously delicious. Carne taco is OK. The steak is good but missing some flavor. Maybe the entire taco is just... bland isn't the proper word, but it did come to mind. You can skip it. The fish taco is nice but ask for them to go easy on the chipotle mayo. It comes with a bit more than it should. Still, it is a nice amount of rockling with just the right amount of frying; crisp exterior with a warm, flaky, moist filet inside. The mojito needs a stirring when it arrives but is a nice bit of mint, lime and sweetness to complement the food and/or cool if you off on a hot Melbourne late Arco, early evening. The Décor: ========== I love it. The bright colors, the day-of-the-dead art, the music, the weathered-patina stools and the lights are spot on. I especially like the split system air con's cover.Made me think of the movie The Three Amigos.

Just had an amazing meal with my wife, we had nachos with shredded beef for entree and our mains…read morewere the burrito del mar, we couldn't have asked for a better meal or better service from Sam. She is a credit to taco bill Cranbourne west. If you're looking for a great meal and great relaxed atmosphere you won't find a better place.

It got the pass from me It was unique and different…read more I know my Mexican cuisine as I'm an expert on it. Every aspect of it was just so different from every other Mexican restaurant I have experienced. Everything was just marginally good. However the Burrito Melt was higher up than the rest, it was exceptional. That is what I would recommend getting. Mouth watering and high quality. I also was quite fond of dipping my quesadillas into the sour cream. I have always had a soft spot for sour cream dip. 3/5 stars from me. A couple of stand outs from a marginally good experience at Med Mex.

I'm inclined to call this place a Subway for Mexican food, but it certainly feels that way…read more Basically the make the burrito in front of you, and as they go over the ingredients they ask you if you want some. Obviously, unless it is something that I really don't like, I tend to find it quite hard to actually say no. However, as a place to grab a cheap, and quick, bite to eat, it is great, and not surprisingly you can take away as well, but then again I suspect Burritos are designed as such.

Had dinner at Mamasita with a group of four and wow... what a night…read more There was a small hiccup with our table early on, but the team handled it brilliantly and genuinely went out of their way to make sure it didn't impact our experience. Safe to say, they more than made up for it. From there, everything was next level. Throughout the meal we kept catching ourselves saying things like, "this might be the best taco I've ever had"... quickly followed by the same claim about the guac... and then somehow again about the cheesecake. It just didn't miss. Incredible food, buzzing atmosphere, and service that really cares. We walked out full, happy, and already planning our next visit.

One of the Travelmints team brought her parents here 12 years ago, and subsequently returned here…read morewith her husband 1 week after she got married in 2021. Things are still the same, Mamasita serves extremely good quality fresh Mexican food and they also offer a fun tequila tasting board! The staff here are very friendly and attentive too. There's no doubt that this place is the place to go if you ever want to enjoy Mexican food and vibes!

I love Melbourne's obsession with Mexican. Never again do we have to suffer the giant plates of…read moreslop we were served at Tex-Mex chains as a kid. I have never been to Mexico myself, so I'm no expert on authenticity that some people are real sticklers for. All I know is that Si Senor has a cute little space on the Balaclava side of Carlisle St, serving up some super fresh and delicious Mex fare. Their El Pastor (pork and pineapple) is incredibly good. The pork is so delicious and moorish, we could have eaten it all day. The tacos are two small mouthfuls so there's plenty of opportunity to try them all or fill up on their giant corn cobs first. If I were going back (and I will for sure), I'd go straight for the burritos. I'm not normally a fan of burritos, having been scarred by the aforementioned tex-mex of times past, but these are so fresh and amazing. At $12 they are enough for one, but served cut in half if you want to share alongside some other bits and pieces. There's no liquor license at the moment, but they do allow BYO. This isn't the place I would suggest you come to linger a while though. The service was pleasant, but pretty woeful. We struggled to get anyone's attention to ask for every little thing - plates, napkins, hot sauce, more food - we were largely ignored and had to wait a while to eat food sitting in front of us because we weren't served the basic essentials to actually eat. At the end of the meal, we had to ask for the bill several times, before then being asked what we ordered. Lucky for them we are honest, no one was keeping track of us so we could have told them anything. All in all, I would tip this as an excellent choice for a quick bite to eat or place for casual eats to satisfy a craving for Mexican. I know my partner will be bugging me to go back for those burritos and I won't be putting up any fight. P.S Almost forgot to add - they have an unmarked bottle of hot sauce that will melt your face if you can find it!

Went there to celebrate my birthday last month, haven't had the time and leave a review till now…read more But I still think of the possibly best tacos in Australian soil. This tacos took me right back home, the salsas, the Lemon slices, the plates and even the service. Oh and how can I forget the beer list... Simply highly recommend and worth the travel if you live in the west.

Healthy, good service, nice ambiance but still got yelled at…read more Kind Regards, Vishkuma Lady

So good!!! I had a burrito bowl w/ sauteed veg + guac, and Guzman's vegan Mex Chimi Mayo sauce…read more ("This vegan coriander mayonnaise is made with a potato protein, fresh coriander flavours with notes garlic and vinegar." -from their blog https://blog.guzmanygomez.com/fries-arent-even-mexican/) overall a really flavorful, satisfying meal :)