Contemporary Mexican by Santiago Lastra. 

Fonda is the second restaurant from Chef Santiago Lastra and opened in October 2024. Inspired by the traditional Mexican fonda—a family-owned Mexican eatery—the restaurant showcases regional Mexican classics with a focus on quality ingredients, creative preparation and modern techniques. The menu weaves together the various regional styles from across Mexico.

Central to the offering is the comal, a traditional clay griddle and the ‘beating heart’ of the kitchen producing Mexican classics such as tacos and tostadas. A variety of main courses are served with fresh tortillas milled and made in-house daily, that sit alongside changing seasonal specials. Cocktails echo and complement the food, ranging from Palomas to Micheladas, to reimagined classics, and of course, Margaritas.

The restaurant’s design reflects the conviviality of rural Mexico and the vibrant colours of its urban landscapes, drawing inspiration from the Yucatan’s old haciendas, Guanajuato’s textiles, and Mexico City’s emerging design scene. Set across two floors, warmly washed walls are punctuated with bold highlights of pink, blue and green, and adorned with bespoke art pieces curated by Fernando Laposse.