La Fonda Mexican Grill

Restaurant · MexicanInner Sunset

No dishes marked gluten free1 can be made gluten free on request

61 dishesmenu read 11 Novlafondasantafe.com

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Breakfast

  • La Fonda Eggs Benedict

    Two poached eggs, toasted English muffin, Canadian bacon, grilled tomatillos, house made hollandaise sauce

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Local Granola Parfait$14

    Granola, fresh seasonal berries, yogurt

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Pancakes$16

    Choice of buttermilk, blueberry or blue-corn piñon; whipped butter, fresh seasonal berries, maple syrup

    VegetarianLikely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Trout and Eggs

    Oatmeal crusted rainbow trout, warm flour tortilla

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

  • Huevos Rancheros

    Two eggs over-easy, corn tortillas, asadero cheese, choice of red chile, green chile or Christmas chile

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Huevos de Cualquier Estilo$21

    Two eggs any style, applewood smoked bacon or sausage links or ham steak, grilled breakfast potatoes, roasted cauliflower, romesco almond…

    Likely nutsLikely egg

  • New Mexico Burrito

    Flour tortilla, scrambled eggs, asadero cheese, grilled breakfast potatoes, choice of red chile, green chile or Christmas chile

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Omelet

    Three eggs with choice of three: ham, avocado, chorizo sausage, hatch green chile, smoked salmon, bell peppers, onions, sautéed mushrooms…

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Oatmeal$14

    Hot milk, brown sugar, fresh seasonal berries

    VegetarianLikely dairy

Breakfast – à la carte sides

  • Single Egg Any Style$6

    Likely egg

  • Tofu Scramble$7

    Likely soy

  • Black Beans, Pinto Beans or Breakfast Potatoes$6

    Black beans, pinto beans, breakfast potatoes

  • Pork Posole$6

    Small or large

  • Applewood Smoked Bacon$7

    3 strips

  • Sausage Links$6

    2 links

  • Ham Steak$7
  • Vegan Sausage$7

    3 links

    Vegan

  • Fresh Fruit, Yogurt and Pecans$8

    Fresh fruit, yogurt, pecans

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • Salsa Trio$4

    Red chile, green chile, salsa

  • Gluten-Free Toast or Muffin$5

    VegetarianCan be made free of gluten

Lunch

Soup

  • Signature La Fonda Tortilla Soup$14

    Roasted tomato-pasilla chile chicken broth, pulled chicken, Mexican cheese blend, avocado, lime, tortilla strips

    Likely dairy

Starters

  • Chips, Salsa & Guacamole$19

    Warm crispy corn tortilla chips, house salsa, house guacamole

  • Ethel's Chicken Salad$22

    Boston bibb, green grapes, toasted almonds, pecans, papaya vinaigrette, grilled flatbread

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • La Fonda Caesar$19

    Fresh romaine hearts, cherry tomatoes, queso cotija caesar dressing, sourdough croutons. Add grilled Red Bird Farms chicken 9

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

Handhelds

  • Santa Fe French Dip$24

    Thin-sliced slow roasted 1855 prime rib, Swiss cheese, roasted garlic, onions, telera bun, au jus

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Beck & Bulow Green Chile Cheeseburger$24

    NM grassfed beef, roasted Hatch green chile, toasted brioche bun, choice of American, Swiss or cheddar

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Chef Specialties

  • Campfire Trout$32

    Blue corn piñon crust, roasted cauliflower, one egg any style, romesco almond sauce

    Likely nutsLikely eggLikely fish

  • Carne Asada Tampiqueña$33

    Beck and Bulow prime flat iron, chile relleno, cheese enchilada, black beans, queso fresco, rajas poblano, pico de gallo, shredded lettuce…

    Likely dairy

  • Green Chile Mac & Cheese$22

    Smoked gouda cheese, English peas, applewood bacon, hatch green chile. Add Red Bird chicken 9

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Vegetable Flatbread$28

    Grilled eggplant, roasted bell peppers, grilled pears, caramelized onions, pecans, jalapeño-honey aioli, herbed flatbread

    Likely glutenLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Rellenos de la Fonda$28

    Two Hatch green chiles filled with Mexican cheese blend, lightly beer battered, shallow-fried, shredded lettuce. Choice of red chile, green…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Rooftop menu

Small plates

  • Chips, Salsa & Guacamole$18

    Warm corn tortilla chips, house salsa, fresh guacamole

  • Chile con Queso$18

    Hatch green chile, cheddar, tortilla chips

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Yellowtail Crudo Verde Chile$24

    Green chile ponzu, citrus, olive oil, flaky salt

    Likely soyLikely fish

  • Roasted Olive Plate (Chilled)$14

    Citrus, garlic, herbs, olive oil

  • Grilled + Chilled Shrimp & Avocado Cocktail$22

    Shrimp, pineapple red chile cocktail sauce

    Likely shellfish

  • Crispy Pork Jowl Chicharrones$16

    Manteca tortillas, pinto beans, New Mexico red chile

    Likely gluten

Salads

  • Green Chile Caesar$18

    Romaine, cotija, green chile dressing, croutons, crispy pancetta bites. Add shrimp or chicken +9

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

Mains

  • Guava BBQ Chicken Shish Kebab$23

    Warm bread, peppadew chimichurri

    Likely gluten

  • Green Chile Cheeseburger$26

    Toasted bun, green chile barbecue sauce, Tucumcari cheddar, local honey bacon

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Dessert

  • Flan

    Likely dairy

Dinner

Soup

  • Signature La Fonda Tortilla Soup – see Lunch

    Likely gluten

Appetizers

  • Coctel de Camarón$23

    Lightly poached shrimp, spicy tomato broth, avocado, cucumber, onions, cilantro, lime, Mexican crackers

    Likely eggLikely shellfish

  • Tableside Guacamole$22

    Prepared fresh with choice of ingredients, warm crispy tortilla chips. Add chile con queso 12

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Tostada de Cochinita de Pibil$24

    Slow roasted pork shoulder, asadero-pinto bean spread, parmesan cheese, red chile-cherry vinaigrette

    Likely dairy

  • Beet & Spinach Salad$20

    Baby spinach, roasted beets, goat cheese, white balsamic-bacon vinaigrette, green apple, red onion, roasted piñon

    Likely dairyLikely nuts

  • La Fonda Caesar$19

    Fresh romaine hearts, queso cotija caesar dressing, croutons, lemon wedge. Add Red Bird Farms chicken breast 12

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

Enchiladas & Rellenos

  • Chicken or Cheese Enchiladas$32

    Two fresh white corn tortillas, Mexican cheese blend, choice of red chile, green chile or Christmas chile. Served with pork posole, pinto…

    Likely dairy

  • Rellenos de la Fonda (Cheese)$33

    Two Hatch green chiles filled with Mexican cheese blend, lightly beer battered, shallow-fried, shredded lettuce. Choice of red chile, green…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Rellenos de la Fonda (Spicy Shredded Beef)$35

    Two Hatch green chiles filled with spicy shredded beef, lightly beer battered, shallow-fried, shredded lettuce. Choice of red chile, green…

    Likely glutenLikely egg

Chef Specialties

  • Chilean Seabass$53

    Green chile risotto, market vegetables, citrus beurre blanc, micro cilantro

    Likely dairy

  • Chicken Schnitzel$39

    Redbird Farms chicken breast, Jäger sauce, market vegetables, roasted garlic mashed potatoes, lingonberry jam

    Likely glutenLikely egg

  • Huitlacoche Tamal$30

    Chayote slaw, vichyssoise, black beans, roasted corn, fried epazote leaves, grilled green onions. Add Red Bird Farms chicken breast 12

    Vegetarian

  • La Fonda Steak Frites$48

    New York strip, caramelized shallot-cilantro compound butter, skinny fries, smokey chipotle demi-glace, grain mustard, market vegetables

    Likely dairy

  • Grilled Beef Tenderloin$55

    Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, green chile béarnaise, asparagus. Blue lump crab meat Oscar +8

    Likely dairyLikely eggLikely shellfish

  • Slow Roasted Prime Rib

    Silky potato, creamy horseradish, mojo picante, au jus, grilled asparagus, hollandaise

    Likely dairyLikely egg

Dessert

  • Chocolate Mousse$17

    Raspberry coulis, prickly pear sorbet

    VegetarianLikely dairy

  • Chocolate Ganache Cake$16

    Raspberry coulis, whipped cream

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Flan (Dinner)$14

    Creamy vanilla custard, caramel sauce, fresh raspberries, biscochito, whipped cream

    Likely dairyLikely egg

  • Mexican Chocolate Bread Pudding$15

    Baguette, croissant, Mexican chocolate, piñon, raisins, crème anglaise

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nuts

  • Gelato$15

    Choice of two: vanilla bean gelato, dark chocolate, salted caramel

    Likely dairy

The menu’s own key: *Can be modified to Gluten-Friendly · V Vegetarian · *Gluten-Friendly · V Vegetarian · VEGAN · GF / (gf) / gluten free as printed on the item

What the menu saysWhile we offer gluten-friendly menu options, we are not a gluten-free kitchen. We offer products with peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs, wheat as well as other possible allergens. While we take steps to minimize the risk of cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that any of our products are safe to consume for people with peanut, tree nut, soy, milk, egg, wheat or other allergies.
  • While we offer gluten-friendly menu options, we are not a gluten-free kitchen. We offer products with peanuts, tree nuts, soy, milk, eggs, wheat as well as other possible allergens. While we take steps to minimize the risk of cross-contamination, we cannot guarantee that any of our products are safe to consume for people with peanut, tree nut, soy, milk, egg, wheat or other allergies.
  • No artificial trans fats in any food served. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.

Functions & events menu

Functions and events: packages for groups and bookings. Not the restaurant's everyday menu.

Breakfast buffets

  • Breakfast Buffet – La Fonda$37

    Harvey house french toast, buttermilk pancakes, warm maple syrup, eggs benedict, scrambled eggs, grilled breakfast potatoes…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Breakfast Buffet – Santa Fe$34

    Scrambled eggs, red chile, pork chorizo, asadero cheese, grilled breakfast potatoes, applewood-smoked bacon, warm flour and corn tortillas…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Breakfast Buffet – Healthy Start$36

    Blueberry muffins, granola, oatmeal, low-fat milk, individual fruit yogurts, scrambled eggs, tomatoes, bell peppers, bacon, turkey sausage…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • Breakfast Buffet – New Mexico$41

    Blue corn pancakes, steel-cut oatmeal with milk, brown sugar, local honey, toasted almonds, blueberries, applewood-smoked bacon, sausage…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Breakfast Buffet – Deluxe Continental$31

    Flaky croissants, assorted muffins, cinnamon rolls, cheese and fruit danishes, scones, English muffins, assorted bagels, cream cheese…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Brunch buffet

  • La Fonda Brunch Buffet$84

    Tomato salad, seasonal fruit salad, bakery pastries, yogurt granola berries, carved prime rib (chef attendant fee 150), bagel bar…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

Breaks

  • All Day Break Plan$74

    Breakfast buffet of your choice (excluding New Mexico), mid-morning beverage refresh, lunch buffet of your choice, afternoon break

  • Morning Snack Break$17

    Assorted yogurts, granola bars, whole fruit

    Likely dairy

  • Energy Break$25

    Build your own trail mix bar (assorted nuts, grains, seeds, dried fruit), chocolate and mint infused fruit salad cups (gf), energy drinks

    Likely nuts

  • Afternoon Snack Break$20

    Assorted cookies, fudge brownies, trail mix, assorted bags of chips, chocolate protein shakes

    Likely glutenLikely nuts

  • Mediterranean Break$22

    Garlic and roasted red pepper hummus, sliced carrots and celery, assorted olives, flat bread chips, peppered crostini, sliced fresh…

    Likely glutenLikely sesame

  • Enchantment Break$25

    Locally made biscochitos, churros with caramel sauce, Mexican hot chocolate

    Likely gluten

  • The Ball Park$25

    Mini corn dogs, warm pretzels, ballpark mustard, caramel corn, assorted soft drinks

    Likely gluten

  • Afternoon Tea$23

    Assorted tea sandwiches, scones, cakes, cookies

    Likely gluten

  • Western Break$25

    Barbecue pulled-pork sliders, shredded smoked pulled chicken sliders, fresh ground buffalo sliders, smoked cheddar, mustard, ketchup…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • The Land of Enchantment Break$25

    House-made guacamole, house salsa, tortilla chips, mini burritos, chicken quesadilla, chipotle sour cream, jalapeno poppers

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Baked goods by the dozen

  • Baked Goods by the Dozen

    Lemon bars 49; raspberry lemon bars (vegan) 49; cheese and fruit danish 41; assorted sliced breakfast breads 37; assorted cookies 35; fudge…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Lunch buffets

  • Classic La Fonda Lunch Buffet$39

    Mixed baby greens, chimayo chile glazed salmon, Red Bird Farms chicken breasts with bacon, red onions, green chile, jack and cheddar…

    Likely dairyLikely fish

  • La Fonda Barbecue Lunch Buffet$40

    Wedge lettuce, heirloom tomatoes, applewood-smoked bacon, feta, sourdough croutons, roasted sweet corn and black bean salad, red cabbage…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Soup and Salad Lunch Buffet$37

    Green-chile corn chowder, tortilla soup, roasted tomato basil soup (gf), build-your-own salad, diced ham, grilled chicken, dressings, fresh…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Santa Fe Deli Lunch Buffet$34

    Chipotle deviled eggs, roasted tomato basil soup (gf), mixed greens, sliced honey ham, roast beef, roasted turkey breast, salami, cheeses…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely egg

  • La Fiesta Plaza Lunch Buffet$35

    Mixed greens, roasted sweet corn and black bean salad, cheese enchiladas with Christmas chile, chicken and beef fajitas, pinto beans, pork…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

Lunch plated

  • Lunch Plated (select one of each course)

    Starters: tortilla soup, green chile corn chowder, mixed greens, the wedge, spinach frisée. Entrées: classic chicken La Fonda 33, rainbow…

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely eggLikely fish

Dinner buffets

  • Build Your Own Dinner Buffet$77

    Choose two of each course. Starters: mixed baby greens, the wedge, spinach frisée, La Fonda Caesar, tortilla soup, roasted green chile corn…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely eggLikely fish

  • Northern New Mexican Dinner Buffet$65

    Baby greens, arugula salad, jicama apple salad, stacked cheese enchilada casserole, christmas chile, vegetarian tamales (gf), chicken…

    Likely glutenLikely dairy

  • Santa Fe Barbecue Dinner Buffet$69

    Wedge salad, roasted corn and black bean salad, spicy deviled eggs, brisket, baby back ribs, chicken quarters with smokey chipotle barbecue…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely egg

  • Southwestern Dinner Buffet$69

    Fresh garden salad, roasted corn black bean salad, baby spinach and arugula frisée with toasted piñon nuts, vegetarian tamales (gf)…

    Can be made free of glutenLikely dairyLikely nutsLikely fish

Dinner plated

  • Dinner Plated (select one soup or salad and one entrée)

    Starters: mixed baby greens, the wedge, spinach frisée, La Fonda Caesar, tortilla soup, roasted green chile corn chowder. Entrées…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely fish

Hors d'oeuvres

  • Cold Hors d'oeuvres (min. 50)

    Roast beef tenderloin 10; seared pork tenderloin 7; serrano ham-wrapped asparagus 8; smoked chicken breast 7; shrimp diablo 9; avocado rock…

    Likely glutenLikely eggLikely shellfishLikely fish

  • Hot Hors d'oeuvres (min. 50)

    Pear and brie 7; spanakopita 6; Maui shrimp spring roll 7; Peking duck spring roll 8; vegetable spring roll 6; chorizo stuffed dates 7…

    Likely glutenLikely dairyLikely soyLikely shellfish

Reception stations

  • Reception Stations

    Street tacos 35; quesadillas 32; chip and dip bar 25; La Fonda chips and salsa 28; churro station 19

    Likely gluten

Reception specialty displays

  • Reception Specialty Displays (min. 25 people, priced per person)

    Freshly sliced seasonal fruit 20; vegetable crudité 16; charcuterie board 22; cheeseboard 22; antipasto tray 22; seafood tower 39; ice…

    Likely dairy

Carving stations

  • Reception Carving Stations

    All served with red chile silver dollar rolls, roasted garlic mayonnaise, grainy mustard (150 chef attendant fee). Smoked brisket 450…

    Likely egg

Good to know

Restaurant

  • Wheelchair accessibleOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026

Not known yet: dog friendly, kid friendly, kids menu, outdoor seating, vegetarian options, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

FactDetail
Address712 Irving St, Inner Sunset, 94122
AreaSan Francisco
KindRestaurant · Mexican
Websitelafondasantafe.com
Menu read11 Nov 2026 from lafondasantafe.com
MapOpen in Google Maps

What diners say

No diner ratings yet.

Ratings are diners’ own experience. They don’t make a dish safe; neither do we.

Where this comes from

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about La Fonda Mexican Grill

Does La Fonda Mexican Grill have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, and 1 more can be made gluten free on request, from the menu read 11 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is La Fonda Mexican Grill coeliac friendly?

The venue notes: “While we offer gluten-friendly menu options, we are not a gluten-free kitchen.”. Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

What can be made gluten free at La Fonda Mexican Grill?

Gluten-Free Toast or Muffin (Venue is not a gluten-free kitchen).

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