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9.8
Based on 1810 reviews
MediterraneanBoston$$
CAVA
Let me be honest about what this is: a walk-the-line bowl shop on Boylston, not a room you linger in.
date night
1810 reviews
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La Fonda St - Boston
La Fonda St - Boston is one of the best taco restaurants in Boston for date night, especially if you want a strong option in Back Bay.
La Fonda Street pitches itself as a passport through Latin American street food — not a single country's greatest hits, but the kind of cross-border cooking you'd find at a busy market stall in Caracas or Santo Domingo.
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Taste Score 8.7/10
Rating (Google) 9.8
429 reviews
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Taste Score
Google 9.8 from 429 reviews
Best for
date night
Price and pace
Moderate spend
Neighborhood
Back Bay | 1620 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135, USA
Price
Moderate spend
Taste Score
8.7/10
Address
Back Bay | 1620 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135, USA
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La Fonda St - Boston menu: what to order
Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. La Fonda St - Boston is listed in the Moderate spend price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.
Dominican Stew Chicken Bowl
Venezuelan Pork Cachapa
Chimichurri Steak Tacos
Grilled Shrimp Quesadilla
Pork (Carnitas) Quesadilla
Why go
What makes La Fonda St - Boston worth the move
La Fonda St - Boston is an easy yes in Back Bay when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Dominican Stew Chicken Bowl and Venezuelan Pork Cachapa also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 429 Google reviews.
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Public rating
9.8 from 429 Google reviews
Best for
date night
Style
Taco in Back Bay
Spend
Moderate spend
Best for
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Google rating: 9.8 from 429 reviews
Price point: $$
Popular dishes: Dominican Stew Chicken Bowl, Venezuelan Pork Cachapa, Chimichurri Steak Tacos
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9.8 from 429 reviews
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Share what you ordered and who it is best forFor now, La Fonda St - Boston holds a 9.8 rating across 429 Google reviews.
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Quick details
- Address
- 1620 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135, USA
- Price
- $$
- TastyPals score
- 8.7/10
- Google rating
- 9.8 (429 reviews)
- Cuisine
- Taco
- Neighborhood
- Back Bay
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Frequently asked questions
What cuisine does La Fonda St - Boston serve?
La Fonda St - Boston is a Taco restaurant located in Back Bay, Boston. La Fonda Street pitches itself as a passport through Latin American street food — not a single country's greatest hits, but the kind of cross-border cooking you'd find at a busy market stall in Caracas or Santo Domingo.
What is La Fonda St - Boston best for?
La Fonda St - Boston is best for date night. La Fonda St - Boston is an easy yes in Back Bay when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Dominican Stew Chicken Bowl and Venezuelan Pork Cachapa also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 429 Google reviews.
How much does it cost to eat at La Fonda St - Boston?
La Fonda St - Boston is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.8 from 429 reviews
What should I order at La Fonda St - Boston?
Start with Dominican Stew Chicken Bowl, Venezuelan Pork Cachapa, Chimichurri Steak Tacos and Grilled Shrimp Quesadilla. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.
Is La Fonda St - Boston worth visiting?
La Fonda St - Boston holds a 9.8 Google rating from 429 reviews. La Fonda St - Boston is an easy yes in Back Bay when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Dominican Stew Chicken Bowl and Venezuelan Pork Cachapa also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 429 Google reviews.
Where is La Fonda St - Boston located?
La Fonda St - Boston is located at 1620 Commonwealth Ave, Brighton, MA 02135, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.
Is La Fonda St - Boston good for a date night?
Yes — La Fonda St - Boston is tagged for date night dining. La Fonda St - Boston is an easy yes in Back Bay when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Dominican Stew Chicken Bowl and Venezuelan Pork Cachapa also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.8 rating across 429 Google reviews.
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