Fonda La Catrina

Fonda La Catrina reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jenifer

   Seattle4 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 19, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Not an ideal spot for a meeting as it's extremely cramped and loud. If anyone is at all hard of hearing, I would not recommend. Otherwise it's a fun place with good food and very personalized service.
   

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   Dren

   Seattle1 review

   4.0

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   In general, it was just okay. I expected more since I saw the reviews on Google, but it did not deliver in my opinion. The place and ambiance were great, but the food was just okay, especially Carne Asada Tacos were really disappointing. Not just the taste but the presentation; they tasted bland and had nothing except the actual meat and some cilantro. I've had way more tasteful Tacos for way less. We also had Tacos Dorados which were better, Totopos Con Salsa with Guac and Pork Tamale, which was maybe the best out of the four dishes. It'll be one of those places I've tried once, I think.
   

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   Maxine

   Portland2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on January 21, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   The chips and salsa were so delicious! However, the food overall was overpriced because we were charged for everything! For example, I ordered a tostada and did not choose to have meat so I was charged for two side orders of rice and beans versus being able to substitute beans and rice for meat. I asked for additional salsa and was charged five dollars for this as well although the server informed me there would be an added charge. The server was not particularly friendly or helpful. The meal ended up costing much more than I thought it should have, although the food was very good.
   

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   Shirin VIP

   Seattle16 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on December 9, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great chips and gauc. Food was delicious! Would defs go back.
   

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   Toni

   Seattle1 review

   3.0

   Dined on November 1, 2024

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 3

   Bartenders are Amazing and well versed. Ambiance is very bright, decor is simple not as colorful or interesting like other Mexican restaraunts but the chef makes up for it with his/her outstanding cullinary skills! Only negative thing is the service. We had to go get our server 3 times to bring us another drink and to order food. If I go back I think I will sit at the bar. I do recommend this place if you want authentic mexican dishes and a delicious spicy cucumber margarita.
   

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   Dwight VIP

   Seattle7 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on October 27, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The top Mexican food in Seattle. Great service. Make reservations
   

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   EricK

   Seattle6 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on June 19, 2024

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great service and ambience. The food is high quality, wish it had a bit more spice and heat.
   

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   Denny

   Seattle9 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on June 2, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Fonda La Catrina has good food and a good ambiance. A little loud inside but it’s friendly noise.
   

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   JoeJoe

   Seattle61 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 18, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What a lovely evening. We stopped by on our way home from the airport. My brother was visiting for His Bday weekend. We ordered the jalapeno margarita & the margarita sampler, chips & guac. He had the chilaquiles, I had the mole enchiladas. So good! Great service! No wait. Great ambience. Very attentive without too many interruptions.
   

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    sueV VIP

    Seattle9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    The pork enchiladas with mole sauce are off the charts delicious!!
    

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