La Fonda del Sol
Tapas Restaurant and Spanish Restaurant$$$$
Midtown East, New York
The folks at The New Yorker and Serious Eats like this place. Would you agree?
"Try the Tuna Tacos - Cute & delicious Tuna Tacos"(10 Tips)
"get the Spicy Potatoes "Bravas" with a Fried Duck Egg."(2 Tips)
"Don't leave without trying the cinnamon fritters."(2 Tips)
"Get the Estrella on tap!"(2 Tips)
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Serious EatsJuly 25, 2013A Spanish restaurant that specializes in tapas; we're particularly big fans of the dessert Buñuelos. The Bull-Tail Sliders are a good pick too!
Jaro G4September 29, 2010Tapas in Midtown? Awesome! Meat tapas can be small but nonetheless tasty and be sure to get the Patatas Bravas with fried duck egg as a side. Estrella Damm or a nice Rioja finishes the job
Anna HFebruary 19, 2015Participated w/my friend yesterday for Restaurant Week. The flavor profiles were incredibly delicious! Our server Ana made our first dining experience AMAZING last night!- Kevin ThompsonJanuary 5, 2013For dinner, skip the prix fixe, but definitely make sure to get the seafood paella. It's absolutely delicious and portions are huge. Don't leave without trying the cinnamon fritters.
Christina BowersJanuary 4, 2013The croquettes are mouth-watering - the manchego cheese is delicious. For dessert, the chocolate milhojas were light, flavored, crispy - amazing.
Great place to enjoy dinner, great selection on tapas. I love the croquettes, tuna tacos & garlic shrimp!! Fun place to meet up with friends!
HOBNOB MagazineFebruary 21, 2011Spanish wines to die for, crispy eggplant, snack at the bar, or do formal dinner upstairs, see photos here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=247971&id=765634189&l=b0e789816d
Gilt CityDecember 3, 2010With its fine cuisine and prime people-watching perch, this Spanish tapas outpost is arguably the best thing to hit Grand Central Station since the express train. Hint: try the tuna tacos.
ashley singerJanuary 22, 2017service & food sub par. ok for biz lunch w/ a prix fixe but bad choice for out of town clients. their sparkling iced tea options are nice and refreshing and so is the chopped salad!
The New YorkerAugust 16, 2010“So broadly Spanish (‘modern’) as to include accents of old colonies and rival powers,” with “a casual, airy bar area for tapas and a formal dining room, with Iberian maroons.” Read more
Peter ForemanJuly 24, 2013Bookings needed for lunch time. It's busy. Lower level is no bookings, more casual tapas menu. Upper deck is more formal.
Tuna taco, peppers, empanadas are a good way to start. Don't forget to pair a glass of wine
Lumi JMay 6, 2012Garlic shrimp ahhh the best ,great place to get together with friends,cool music...- Great food Great wine selection. a must stop if in midtown. Try everything it's all delicious
Zayed KhanMarch 22, 2015A serviceable restaurant, but really nothing that stands out. The octopus had a good texture, but the different elements on the plate just don't come together.
Alyssa RuizJuly 20, 2010Great after-work spot, tapas are delicious but pricey for the amount of food you get. Would definitely go again!
Denise Moak O'neillMay 16, 2011Sit outside and order the sangria. Not quite like Madrid, but if you close your eyes.... (via Scoville) Read more
Used to like but seems to have gone downhill a bit (quality of wine , atmosphere , (bar only). Tax on the drinks at bar.- Zayed KhanMarch 22, 2015The short rib is tender, but quite bland in flavour. The creamy Yukon potatoes also fall flat.
Linda AliceaApril 14, 2010I liked the tortilla. My friend swears by the chop chop salad though. Pretty good food with something for everyone.- Jaro G4September 29, 2010Come in for Football (Soccer) games on your lunch break or after work for a drink and a nosh
- Leslie HollandAugust 23, 2009get the Spicy Potatoes "Bravas" with a Fried Duck Egg. Really good! Cinnamon fritters for dessert.
Jeff ValenteSeptember 7, 2012Unfortunately service is always slow and food takes too long. For a Grand Central midtown location, that's a hurdle.
Janice Christopher 🌀September 29, 2013We were very disappointed with the food quality here. Go somewhere else, honestly.
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La Fonda del Sol is a Spanish tapas and Latin American restaurant and wine bar located next to Grand Central Station in Midtown NYC.
Open until 10:00 PM (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
(212) 867-6767
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Credit Cards
Yes (incl. American Express & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Yes
Outdoor Seating
No
Food & Drink
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Lunch, Dinner
Drinks
Beer, Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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