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Fonda on 12th sits in the middle of Nashville's most self-congratulatory food neighborhood and does something mildly interesting with a Mexican-inspired menu. The chips are genuinely great — freshly fried, flaky, not the afterthought that chips usually are. The queso is the best on 12 South. The taco board has real moments. The guacamole needs more salt than it arrives with.
The broader menu is inconsistent in ways that matter at these prices. Some preparations are properly flavored and worth ordering. Others are underseasoned and forgettable. The room is attractive and the service is efficient, which keep the experience from being frustrating. But 12 South's reputation does more work than the kitchen.
Nope as a priority recommendation. The chips and queso are worth knowing about. The rest is fine Mexican food in a neighborhood that charges a premium for the address.
The broader menu is inconsistent in ways that matter at these prices. Some preparations are properly flavored and worth ordering. Others are underseasoned and forgettable. The room is attractive and the service is efficient, which keep the experience from being frustrating. But 12 South's reputation does more work than the kitchen.
Nope as a priority recommendation. The chips and queso are worth knowing about. The rest is fine Mexican food in a neighborhood that charges a premium for the address.
The chips are freshly fried and excellent. The queso is the best on 12 South. The broader menu is inconsistent — some strong dishes, some that need salt and conviction.
Fonda on 12th is a Mexican restaurant on Nashville's most self-congratulatory food street doing solid work in spots and inconsistent work in others. The chips are genuinely great — freshly fried, excellent texture. The queso is the best on 12 South. The broader menu is hit or miss depending on the night.
