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La Fonda on Wilshire

2501 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
Phone: (213) 674-4546
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Hours:
Wed-Sun 4pm-2pm

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La Fonda on Wilshire

La Fonda on Wilshire - Now Open!

  • Best Live Mariachi Music in LA
  • Mouthwatering Dishes
  • Landmark in Los Angeles

La Fonda Restaurant reopens on Wilshire Boulevard.

Historically known as the first restaurant in the country to incorporate live mariachi musical performances with sit down dining while simultaneously revolutionizing the genre in Los Angeles, La Fonda is back with the same spirit.

Founded in 1969, as the home for the best mariachi music in LA, La Fonda reemerges with its original recipe: enchanting mariachi productions and mouthwatering dishes. Reopening at its original Wilshire Boulevard location, this LA landmark remains a nostalgic reminder of the fusion of classical Mexican folkloric music and a tantalizing dining experience.

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Editorial Description for La Fonda on Wilshire

For authentic Mexican food in a great atmosphere that includes live mariachi music, plan for a meal La Fonda on Wilshire.

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User Reviews for La Fonda on Wilshire

5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended

08/20/2008 Posted by tonygr83

This is really a historic place, hadn't been there since they closed, went this past weekend and it was incredible. The place looks amazing with all the new updates made to it. They still have some of the great servers from before. They are also having on display some beautifull art paintings, in fact it is a working art gallery within La Fonda. The food has been revitalized with great dishes. The food is a totalk experience in itself. The Mariachi is familiar as well, they are the previous Mariachi that played when Los Camperos where out of town. They are sounding great and there many members from Los Camperos playing there now. The group name is Mariachi Monumental De America, i bought there CD and it has great hits as well. I truly recomend the newly remodeld LA FONDA ON WILSHIRE. fyi there open for lunch and Happy hour now!!!!!

3 Star Rating: Average

07/10/2008 Posted by bigrob40

I visited this establishment on a Wednesday and they claim to have the best Mariachis. I am not an expert but they seemed to perfom well. The margaritas were good (its hard to mess it up though). I had the Boracha shrimp dish was satisfactory but really wasn't worth it. I had the appetizers plate that was good, but hardly worth $30 for a few quesadillas, guacamole, taquitos (small), and ceviche (I have had better). Oh and there was this mystery dip that had cheese and was solid in the middle. To sum it up, you pay for the entertainment, and if you want entertainment, they got it!

Pros: Mariachis

Cons: Sub-par mexican food for $$$

Response from this business

Thank you
Posted on 08/07/2008
Thank you for the feedback on your experience at La Fonda, we look forward to our guests comments to help us improve. We are also very glad you enjoyed the entertainment, I must say , I am a big fan of Mariachi Monumental de America myself, they really try hard to interact with the crowd and make everyone feel part of the show.. Our menu will be going through some more changes offering our guests more choices, we hope you give a few other items another chance. We hope you visit us again! Please visit our website as well for all the new updates ! Saludos from your friends at La Fonda, Karla J Lara 213-380-5053 ext 232 karla@lafondala.com

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Editor's Review

For authentic Mexican food in a great atmosphere that includes live mariachi music, plan for a meal La Fonda on Wilshire.  See the full editorial review.

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Restaurant Information

Hours

  • Wed-Sun 4pm-2pm

Cuisines

  • Mexican

Amenities

  • Romantic Dining
  • Catering

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