Welcome to La Fondita and Cantina Downtown
La Fondita and Cantina Downtown in Santa Rosa, CA offers a vibrant Mexican dining experience with a diverse menu and excellent service. The restaurant is women-owned, providing a welcoming atmosphere for all guests. From delicious taquitos and chipotle pasta to refreshing mangonadas and horchata loca, the food and drinks are a hit among customers. The restaurant's authentic Mexican dishes, including mojarra frita and camarones al ajo, satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. With a lively ambiance, attentive staff, and convenient amenities like outdoor seating and complimentary Wi-Fi, La Fondita and Cantina Downtown is a must-visit destination for Mexican cuisine enthusiasts.
- 630 3rd St Santa Rosa, CA 95404 Hotline: (707) 843-7595
La Fondita and Cantina Downtown is a vibrant Mexican restaurant located in Santa Rosa, CA. This women-owned establishment offers a plethora of amenities, including outdoor seating, garage parking, and free Wi-Fi, making it a versatile dining spot for any occasion. With a menu boasting a wide variety of options, from tantalizing taquitos to flavorful chipotle pasta, every dish is sure to impress even the most discerning palates.
Customer reviews rave about the attentive service and delicious food at La Fondita and Cantina Downtown. Whether you're savoring a refreshing mangonada or indulging in a delectable calamari dish, each bite is a burst of authentic Mexican flavors. The restaurant's lively ambiance, complete with live mariachi music and a vibrant atmosphere, adds to the overall dining experience, creating a perfect setting for celebrations or casual gatherings.
With a focus on traditional Mexican cuisine done right, La Fondita and Cantina Downtown excels in delivering mouthwatering dishes that exceed expectations. From the perfectly executed basics like refried beans and rice to the innovative taquitos de papa and mixto cocktail, each dish is a testament to the restaurant's dedication to quality and authenticity.
If you're looking for a memorable dining experience filled with delicious food, lively ambiance, and exceptional service, La Fondita and Cantina Downtown is the perfect destination. So, grab a table, sample the menu, and immerse yourself in the vibrant flavors of Mexican cuisine at this hidden gem in Santa Rosa. Your taste buds will thank you!

First time trying this spot and it was good! It was open seating and once we sat down we were served chips with salsa and beans. The menu has MANY options, it took us awhile to figure out what we wanted. Service was good, when our chips were empty she came back and filled it back up. I loved my taquitos especially because of the green salsa on it! Everyone else enjoyed their food as well.

Loved the food. The chipotle pasta was my favorite. Good atmosphere. Service was good for the restaurant

Iwwbt to drink mangonada that's delicious an i ordered calamari I love the food

Giving four stars because the service is always really great at the bar, I have not sat at the tables, the restaurant is decorated really cute, the food is good, the drinks are good. We came on Mother's Day for the first time they had a live mariachi and this last time they had Mexican music playing on a loudspeaker in corner of bar, we moved away only because it was really loud there and we couldn't hear each other talk lol, so I wouldn't recommend sitting over by the speaker by the outdoor patio. Only deducted the star because it was hot in there and there's no AC and no fans. Maybe fix the Possibly AC system or possibly cheaper, getting some big fans.

We were a party of 9, celebrating a graduation. This was one of the few restaurants that were open late in the evening and could accommodate us. We went on a Saturday night around 845pm. There was really loud music playing which made the ambiance feel like a nightclub/loud bar. We were glad they sat us in the back, where the music was slightly toned down. However it was hard to hear each other due to the really loud music. With that being said, it was almost 9pm on a Saturday and they may be looking to attract a younger crowd to the bar and restaurant. The waitress was very nice, attentive and helpful. We had chips and salsa, guacamole, fondita samplers and ordered a variety of entrees including mojarra frita, tostada de ceviche, fajitas, 2 item combo w a carnitas tostada, a chicken enchilada and rice and beans, camarones al ajo, etc. The food was all delicious and authentic. I can be picky with Mexican food if the basics dont meet my expectations. This place checked all the boxes including the basics, like the refried beans and rice, that were on point. I really enjoyed my 2 Item combo (see pic) and everyone liked their plates as well.

Ok so I have been putting off coming to this spot because I have heard the food wasn't that great but glad the hubby and I came to see for ourselves. Waitress came to seat us right way and took our drink order they have variety of non-alcoholic drinks which is a plus not to many place carry a variety. My husband got a michelada with a corona zero. I tried the Mexican Candy it was good but next time I'll try the horchata loca. For our entrees I ended up getting the taquitos de papa and hubby got the mixto (shrimp and octopus cocktail). We wk definitely be back to try more menu items

This establishment is beautiful inside and out. We went on a Tuesday for take out and their staff was hard at work. Scrubbing the patio, cleaning every surface and providing great service. We got chips and salsa while waiting for our order of tamales. The environment is very vibrant, music is perfect, the vibe is just right. They have a full bar with all types of liquor, tequila, dark, beers, michis, frescas, everything! The colorful chips with salsa was a bonus. Parking is your basic downtown meter. They also have a big parking garage right across the street from the restaurant. We'll be back!