Fonda de Santiago Restaurant in Frankfurt am Main

Yes it is Mexican food!!! Not Tex-Mex, we went on a special day for chilaquiles and birria tacos, both delicious, large portions, the green sauce is delicious, the red sauce could be better. The only thing is that they do not accept payment by card to be safe.

I took my boyfriend to eat here so he could try Mexican dishes... The truth is, the seasoning is very good, my boyfriend liked it... The beautiful atmosphere, the service very good... Better than other Colombian restaurants out there... We tried mole enchiladas and the divorced Swiss, very good!... Next we will try the tacos 🌮

The best tacos in Germany, authentic taste and high quality.

Really bad - from the food, to the service, to the ambience. Something must have happened within the last 12 months... the pictures from before and the reviews from back then seem to have been very good. If you look at the most recent reviews, you only read about disappointed guests. The food is extremely expensive. 25 euros for a portion of naccos with quacamole, which is enough for 1-2 people. The portion was shown on the menu as if it would be enough for several people. By the way, a year ago the price was 12 euros, as I could see from the pictures here. Otherwise, the main courses all cost around 25 euros and are neither tasty nor filling. I had a gratinated enchilada - it was neither gratinated nor had anything to do with Mexican food in the broadest sense. My request to leave out an ingredient due to intolerance was also not met. This can be very dangerous if you have severe allergies! We were there with several people and went home very disappointed. I can definitely not recommend a visit here.

I found it very tasty and authentic

Yummy. authentic (? probably yes, no idea, never been to Mexico) but it was definitely delicious! Nice service. Nice location. Highly recommended. Viva La Fonda!! (2019) A lot has changed, but it remains DELICIOUS. (11/2024)

The food was OK, but very expensive. Portions relatively small. Nachos as a starter for example for €25, drinks and main courses also very expensive. Almost all main courses €20-30.

Very delicious although the first time I went they had more sauces and the price has gone up a little!

Make yourself a favor and don't come here...

The food is really good! The tortillas are perfect, the filling is amazing and well-seasoned. However, I hope you get lucky and are not served by one of their employees, a male around 50. He is rude and impolite. His behavior is a big reason for never going there again! The only thing the front desk has to do is be polite. He was not!

Each plate cost an average of 25 euros. For this price, the portions and product quality were mediocre. only the meat was good. The place was shabby.

The tacos here have been always really good, specially carnitas! It used to be pricey but now it has become much more affordable and the taste hasn’t changed. The quesadillas and tacos are our special highlight, it is genuine Mexican food.

Super delicious! The tacos were really good and authentic! Just be careful, the card depends on the day! On the weekend there is the large menu and during the week only the small menu with tacos and quesedillas. The food is comparatively cheap and offers great value for money. 4 well-filled tacos cost €12

I’m never going back. I don’t live near this restaurant anymore. Twice - I planned to go there for dinner. Both the website and the sign on the door said that the restaurant was open at the time I arrived. Twice - the restaurant was closed. I called both times and there was no answer. Why waste my time and energy? Sonora Taqueria is close by and excellent- and open when they advertise that they are open.

I've always wanted to come here. The portions are really small on Thursdays, if that's always the case you'll definitely go home hungry, the margaritas were served to us in a plastic cup, not great for the guest or the environment, after all we ate in the store. Then €44.00 for the portions? I think I don't have to go there so quickly anymore.

Hidden gem for the best Mexican food in Frankfurt. The small restaurant is comfortable, welcoming, and perfectly to enjoy your cocktails and incredible food. Make sure to make a reservation in case you plan to go on the weekends because it's always jammed. Update 10/2024: Sadly, the prices have skyrocketed by a lot - approx 50%. The enchilada used to be around 16 € and is now 25 €. Its hard to justify the visit nowadays for those prices.

Very small portion for 25€ and served lukewarm Margaritas were tasty but also expensive at €14

Very tasty food, very authentic.

Real Mexican cuisine, unfortunately only cash payment

Minimal vegetarian options (only vegetarian filling was cactus/onion), cash only, margaritas are delicious but are very expensive for a small drink

I mistakenly ordered chocolate chicken tacos and had to throw them. Burrito was okayish for the cost.

Authentic Mexican food. Very good tacos.

Excellent place to remember some good Mexican tacos (with corn tortilla). Santi took great care of us and I truly recommend him! I hope to return soon!!

Super bad value for money. You pay €12 for 4 tacos, but if you order them from the menu you only get beans and rice - how funny. You pay another €10 extra for beans, rice and waiter service. That means you pay a total of €22 for the same tacos. The portions were also very small - so small that I had to go to a kebab shop afterwards to get my fill. Absolutely not recommended.

Went there after a Mexican friend's recommendation and it was worth it. Eduardo was great host and we loved all what we ordered

Authentic food. Good selection of beer and drinks. Super service and attention. Well organized and clean premises. The price is worth it as the food tastes authentic. I recommend it to everyone who wants to know the taste of Mexican dishes and be in a good environment.

It used to be a busy restaurant. We were now back and were the only guests at 7 p.m. in the evening, which didn't make us feel good. It used to be better.

The food has deteriorated extremely, it used to be very good. Plastic cups and disposable tableware are simply unacceptable and unfriendly to the environment. Delivery order canceled after 75(!!) minutes without comment. On site there is often only half of what is on the menu. It's a shame because it used to be great. Never again.

The food is legit an outrage. I never write reviews but in this case, with all the extremely amazingly good ones, it's simply necessary! Tacos super dry, quesadillas with the cheapest cheese, dough also extremely dry, vegetables added here are just disgusting. We ordered and specifically asked for an exact time and only started making the food when I was there to pick it up. Interior also impossible - an ugly beer hall in which they tried miserably to bring in a “Mexico charm”. Impossible from start to finish! Oh, and not exactly cheap either.

Die Tacos sind einfach köstlich! Die Karte ist zwar übersichtlich, aber man merkt, dass die Küche mit viel Erfahrung und Liebe am Werk ist. Vom Ambiente her gibt es sicherlich stimmungsvollere Locations; die Einrichtung ist sehr einfach, aber es gibt einen kleinen Aussenbereich und da es Self-Service gibt muss man nicht lange auf sein Essen warten. Unbedingt empfehlenswert!

Authentic tacos and good value for money. We'll be back!

Very tasty food, authentic ingredients, the salsas could be better/fresher and the pulled pork is too dry and their taste is unspectacular. However, the mole tacos were outstanding!

The place was closed without posting anything just wasted my time!

I went a couple of times and the food wasn't bad. However, customer service is terrible. The straw that broke the camel's back: they made a bad reservation for me on my birthday.

The food is amazing here! But it was expensive for us. For two portions of tacos (8 tacos) + 2 soft drinks we paid about 56€ and then the tip on top. The ordering system was confusing, as we were not allowed to do self-service on drinks or pick up food from the counter, but other customers were doing that…

Nos refirió un amigo y que agradecidos le estamos. La atención, el servicio y la comida excelente. Hace rato no nos han atendido con tanto cariño. Teniendo un Restaurant lo agradecemos doble. El cocinero cuando vio nuestra duda para seleccionar, nos dio a probar sus moles. Una mejor que la otra. Seguimos sin saber qué escoger. A la final todo era muy, muy sabroso.

2020: Best tacos in Frankfurt! Nice service! July 2024: Adding to my review from 2020, we went back again and this time ordered the same pulled port tacos. The flavor was still nice but sadly the meat was super dry and chewy. I told the waitress when she came to ask if everything was fine, and she said “our chef is Mexican, this is how it is in Mexico”. A restaurant which cannot take feedback is sadly a no go for me.

1. Love the tacos but everything has become so expensive. A year or so ago the drink (agua de Jamaica or horchata) used to be included in the price but not anymore. 2. There used to be salsa bowls for you to serve yourself but now instead you get the smallest amounts in plastic containers which is such a waste and horrible for our environment. 3. 11€ for a very small margarita in plastic cups is not ok

As a Mexican, I previously thought of this restaurant (which later changed to a taqueria) as the most authentic Mexican. The atmosphere was very friendly and I loved going to show my friends here how to eat in Mexico; but I don't know what happened to them, it started to get super heavy and the treatment to the diner, TERRIBLE. I have to admit that the tacos are not bad, they are good (although the last time I went and decided not to return, they were swimming in grease) but they tasted worse with the treatment they gave us. I hope you read the comments so that you take it as learning.

Unfortunately very disappointing. Quite expensive and food is reheated in the microwave. It doesn't work at all!

We always enjoyed coming to eat. The last visit was underground. We will come again, if it doesn't taste good at all again, then we will have to look for a new Mexican restaurant. A pity

Unfortunately, I was very negatively surprised by the change in the concept (disposable packaging, self-service a la Vapiano). Both the menu and the service have deteriorated massively and many dishes are simply no longer available. Before that, I was very impressed with the store and went there more often. No one could tell me why they changed the concept. It's a real shame because the restaurant was doing very well and I don't understand why it makes sense. The food still tastes very good!

The menu is very limited now, which I found disappointing. However, what they did have was delicious!! It's worth it and I can highly recommend 😁

Hadn’t been here since last year and I was very disappointed to see how much it changed. Taste is not bad (nor great), but portions got smaller, menu selection got smaller, service (if any) got worse and prices got higher.

It has been a year the last time I was here. Yesterday I went again with big hopes but I'm not sure if the owners are changed. But food is completely changed as well as there is no table service anymore. It is self service, which is 100% ok but the size of the food is now incredibly small. I'm very disappointed.

Expensive meals with little food/content. In terms of taste, it's (very) below average. Speedometers were very loose...a no go.. Drinks in 0.3L or 0.2L bottles and charge around €4 for them… Unpleasant atmosphere with audible table bangs from the kitchen.

Unfortunately, I did not like the food or the service.

Delicious food but very small tacos! It's not worth the price. The staff is terrible at serving you, with my son we ate outside and saw a mouse having a horrible experience!!!

Casual place to grab a taco or quesadilla. Food is very good 👍 👏

Quick and very friendly Staff. Small menu with AMAZING Food and great drinks. Everything tastes homemade and full of flavour. Don't be afraid of walking up to the counter a few times as this is self service. It's worth it! Best Mexican place in Frankfurt I've been to 10/5

Definitely the best Mexican in Frankfurt. Couldn't decide of the three different types of taco we had which was the best. Amazing drinks, friendly staff, lovely interior. Great experience.

Oh, I didn't read the comments before coming to this site. I'm sorry but the service is terrible, sometimes appearances can be deceiving and the truth is we ordered two orders of tacos and I didn't complain about the taste, it was delicious. But the attention of those who run the business seems like someone was asking for a gift and no way to return

The "Fonda de Santiago" offers an outstanding culinary experience with a perfect mix of authentic Colombian dishes and warm hospitality. The food deserves five stars, every dish is carefully prepared and takes the senses straight to Colombia. The service is equally impressive, with an attentive and friendly staff who ensure every visit is special and unique. The prices are more than justified for the quality offered. An absolute must for every lover of Latin American cuisine. "Fonda de Santiago" provides an exceptional dining experience, blending authentic Colombian cuisine with warm hospitality. The food is deserving of five stars, each dish meticulously crafted to transport your senses straight to Colombia. The service matches the quality of the food, with attentive and friendly staff ensuring that each visit is unique and special. The value for money is perfect, making it a must-visit for any aficionado of Latin American cuisine.

Very good shop. The staff is very friendly, the selection of tacos is comparatively large and the food is also very tasty. Also comparatively cheap for tacos.

Authentic tacos. Great taste. Kind of self service, fast food like order system.

Without a doubt, this place serves some of the best authentic Mexican food in Frankfurt. I highly recommend it to the entire community!

I had my dosis of good tacos, enough to keep the homesickness low for a longer time. Definitely coming back!

Best tacos in Frankfurt!! You really feel like you are in Mexico when eating them, only bad thing is that pastor is not always available but anyway the other available are AMAZING. 100% Latino approve

After spending a lot of time in Mexico and Latin America, I can say that this taqueria is the most authentic in Frankfurt. Ingredients, flavors and service 10/10.

The mole and tinga tacos are very delicious!

Were there for the second time yesterday. Price for 4 (small) tacos has increased from €10 to €11. The salsa is now available packaged in small plastic bowls instead of being self-serve (why?) The price-performance ratio is not right. I think it's a shame that the place is becoming classic fast food. A bit bland in taste. I ordered Suadero (with beef brisket) but got lamb. Tinga de pollo was good.

Simplified menu, Tacos are delicious and reasonably priced, service is quick.

Not bad, but portion size a bit small for the price.

As a Mexican, I previously highly recommended this restaurant as the best Mexican food in Frankfurt, even with its change to Taqueria I still liked it a lot. I must have sent more than thirty people. Now I'm a little embarrassed to recommend it because the last few times I've gone almost everything is crossed out on their menu, especially the few vegetarian options, they never accept card payment, the portions are smaller. Anyway, I hope they get their act together because the tacos are very delicious.

Tastes great! Unfortunately, the service wasn't too friendly and it's relatively expensive (4 tacos for 11 euros). Still a recommendation if you want to go out for Mexican food.

Very, very good food, relaxed atmosphere and nice service at the bar. I'm so impressed and will come back.

The food is delicious, but the staff is sometimes not entirely friendly.

Delicious. Authentic, cozy and very friendly.

Taqueria!!! You have to realize that you can't eat big dishes here. The portions are not enough to fill you up. But, the tacos with different fillings are good and the tortillas are very tasty. Very good between meals.

I ordered "to go" and everything worked wonderfully. I bridged the few minutes of waiting with a cool Mexican beer. Next time I'll eat directly on site because the interior and ambience appeal to me because of its simplicity and authenticity!

Vielleicht mag es authentisch sein, aber wenn ich teure Margherita in Plastikbechern serviert bekomme, und auf Nachfrage keinen Teller, kein Besteck, alles auf To Go ausgerichtet, dann ist das nichts für mich. Vorher bezahlen, damit man sich nicht über den schlechten Service beschweren kann….Schlimm

They should improve the service... They treated us very badly and we were in a rush... They didn't even give us time to choose well what we wanted to eat

Doe tacos are good, but since the shop has self-service, the filling of the tacos is significantly less and the portions are now very small. When I asked the waiter what the difference was between the different pork tacos, he just looked at me and said, "I don't understand the question." Even on repeat he couldn't tell me what the difference was between the three different pork tacos.

The service is terrible, the girl who treated us very rudely has to know how to treat customers

Eh, very disappointing after they changed the concept! I liked the restaurant better before but now it’s just a cafeteria/cantine feeling. Prices are way too high for the low quality of foods. Margaritas cost €8.50 and are served in a small plastic cup…Absolutely not okay. I would never pay that again. No utensils offered when asked to eat my quesadilla. To be honest, I ordered 1 quesadilla and I was still hungry afterwards but it cost me €10 or 11€! There’s no way I am paying €22 for quesadillas. Prices are way too expensive for what you get. Sorry to say!

Best tacos in the entire state. PERIOD.

Amazing tacos! Amazing flavors! I think the best tacos in Frankfurt is very authentic!!!! Small restaurant but very good environment! Only cash and self service!

very tasty tacos price performance appropriate

The tacos are well served, with good seasoning and the sauces are very delicious.

Most authentic tacos you can find in the region!

Once a full-fledged restaurant, today it's more like Mexican fast food (only a very small selection of dishes). Still tasty and affordable, highly recommended for taco lovers, but the ambience is quite "sober".

I haven't eaten so badly in a long time. The bland quesadilla was dripping with grease. There was no cutlery, but the tortilla was so greasy that you couldn't eat it with your fingers. The bottom of the basket was completely full of oil. The lamb in the tacos was sometimes slippery - inedible. The guacamole was a thin sauce that tasted like nothing. Beer was served in plastic cups. The staff seems like they would like to get rid of you straight away: order straight away, pay straight away. The waiter reacted insulted to criticism from other guests. It's a shame, there used to be a really great Mexican restaurant here. The new concept doesn't work for me at all.

Simple but good. It is self-service. The food was very tasty and everyone can choose sauce according to their taste.

The tacos were simply amazing and the sauces were absolutely amazing. Would recommend blindly.

Very tasty good prices nice people

You order from the bar the best tacos in town. Simple casual atmosphere brings you back Mexico memroy.

The food was amazing! The price was super fair and the service was great. I really like the salsas and the agua de Jamaica. It was also nice that they let me choose two different kind of tacos to make my order of 4. The staff was quick and friendly :)

Pedimos tres órdenes de tacos (cada una trae cuatro tacos y se pueden elegir dos sabores por orden) y agua de Jamaica. Todo estaba delicioso y el lugar es muy bonito.

Waren zum Taco Abend vor Ort essen, Preis-Leistung unschlagbar, sehr authentisch und sehr lecker

Exzellentes Restaurant mit ausgezeichnetem Essen. Wunderbarer laden 100% authentisch

Best tacos in Frankfurt. Authentic Mexican tacos, very delicious. Can't go wrong with any of the choices. They used to take card (and the door even has a list of cards accepted) but they do not accept card anymore so bring cash. They also have around 6 salsas to put on your tacos and they are delicious. The spicy ones (scharf) are actually Mexican level (not German level) spicy so if you are not sure about the spice level only take a little bit first. I love spicy and this is one of the few places in FFM that I can find actual spicy.

Höflichkeit, Lecker und laut eine mexikanische Freundin, sehr typisch aus Mexico. Die Atmosphäre ist wunderbar.

Wir waren sehr begeistert von "Fonda de Santiago", welches eher den Eindruck eines Imbisses als eines Restaurants machte. Die Speisekarte ist Recht klein. Dennoch sind die angebotenen Tacos so wie Burritos sehr lecker. Hier hat man auch eine Auswahl an verschiedenen Soßen von der man sich jederzeit bedienen kann. Die Soßen konnte man leider nicht so einfach nehmen, da hier alles auf Selbstbedienung konzipiert ist. Es werden hierbei keine Soßenbecher angeboten. Alles andere erhält man in Einwegteller und -besteck. Dennoch war das Essen wirklich sehr lecker.

I've eaten here several times now. I will say that the tacos are really good. Its no Mexico City taco restaurant but for FFM, its decent. My favorite are the tacos de pastor. I wish they made tacos de asada! Their salsas are tasty as well. I've tried all of them. Some are really spicy which I love. The price for a plate of four tacos is 10€. However, you can only order two different kind of tacos per plate. For example, two pastor and two cochinitas. So, if you want 6 tacos, they won't allow you to order 6, you must order 4 or 8 tacos. Make it make sense? Even though they have a Visa/Mastercard credit card sign on their door, they don't accept debit or credit cards. Only EC card and cash accepted.

Authentic little mexican taquería. The food was tasty and it felt like being in mexico. Only the margaritas were a bit too small. Agreed by my gf from Guadalajara.

As a mexican, if you want to eat real tacos, go there. This tacos take me home fr. They’re the most genuine tacos I’ve had in Frankfurt!!

The food is really good! And the margarita are also amazing! The staff are so so friendly. For sure I will return, I had a great time with my friends!

Food is really good and authentic but there is absolutely no service! Even if you sit next to the counter - they won’t even bring your drinks to the table…. Weird concept of self service

Authentisch, familiär, super lecker!

Mucho Augentisch....klein aber herzlich