La Fonda
La Fonda
La Fonda cooks Colombian food on Calle de Ferroviarios, in the Almendrales barrio of Madrid's Usera district, and holds a Repsol Solete. The menu runs bandeja paisa, ajiaco, sancocho de cola, patacones con hogao, empanadas and arepas con queso. It's a warm, family-minded room, good for groups and families, open seven days a week.
Background
About La Fonda
The Story
La Fonda, also known as La Fonda Colombiana or La Fonda de Colombia, has served typical Colombian dishes on Calle de Ferroviarios in Usera since its founding in 1997. The house describes itself as a meeting point for Colombians in Madrid, a room meant to evoke memories of home and the country's best-loved regions, run with an open mind and an 'echados pa' delante' attitude; its sign-off is a play on the saying 'arrieritos somos, y en la Fonda nos encontraremos'. It holds a Repsol Solete.
The Cuisine
Colombian: bandeja paisa, ajiaco, sancocho de cola, patacones con hogao, empanadas filled with potato and beef or chicken, and arepas with cheese.
Bandeja Paisa and the Classics
The house speciality is the bandeja paisa, which here brings white rice, beef (stewed or grilled), chicharrón, slices of ripe plantain, Antioquia chorizo with lime, an arepa antioqueña, beans, sliced tomato and avocado. Around it the carta covers sobrebarriga criolla or grilled, encebollado, tamales, churrasco, ajiaco and sancocho de cola, with empanadas, papa rellena, fried plantain and ripe plantain with cheese to start. Desserts are the Colombian standards: guava paste with cheese, rice pudding, cuajada with honey, tres leches and mazamorra with panela.
Menu of the Day and Groups
From Monday to Friday there's a menú del día of starter, main, dessert and drink, which changes with the seasons, and the restaurant takes group bookings for special occasions. It opens every day from 13:30 to 23:30, and it's near the Parque de Pradolongo, with free parking nearby.
Highlights
What Diners Say
Consensus
La Fonda Ratings & Reviews
Professional Ratings
Julia Pérez Lozano critic score
Diner Ratings
TripAdvisor
3.4
46 reviews
4.3
2822
La Fonda ranks #390 of 1001 rated restaurants in Madrid. Professional recognition includes Repsol Solete. Diners rate it 3.4/5 on TripAdvisor (46 reviews).
Reservations
How to Book La Fonda
Experience
La Fonda Dining Experience
The room is warm and family-minded, a place for eating in company, good for groups and families.
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La Fonda Location & Neighbourhood
Address
C. de Ferroviarios, 27, 28026 Madrid, Spain
Get directions→Getting There
It's at Calle de Ferroviarios 27, in the Almendrales barrio of Madrid's Usera district. Its listing page puts it close to the Parque de Pradolongo.
Nearby
Almendrales is a barrio in the Usera district, in southern Madrid, known for its large Chinese community and the restaurants and grocers that community has built along its streets. The area is largely residential and working-class, with cooking that leans toward Chinese and Latin American kitchens rather than Spanish classics.
Nearby landmarks
Landmarks within walking distance of La Fonda.
Details
La Fonda Reservations, Hours & Contact
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:30–23:30 |
| Tuesday | 13:30–23:30 |
| Wednesday | 13:30–23:30 |
| Thursday | 13:30–23:30 |
| Friday | 13:30–23:30 |
| Saturday | 13:30–23:30 |
| Sunday | 13:30–23:30 |
La Fonda hours verified 2026-09-18. Contact the restaurant to confirm.
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Good to Know
Questions
La Fonda FAQ
Does La Fonda have a Michelin star?
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No. It holds a Repsol Solete, a Guía Repsol distinction that's separate from and lower than a Sol. There's no Michelin listing for it.
What kind of food does La Fonda serve?
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Colombian: bandeja paisa, ajiaco, sancocho de cola, patacones con hogao, empanadas and arepas con queso.
Where is La Fonda in Madrid?
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At Calle de Ferroviarios 27, in the Almendrales barrio of Usera, near the Parque de Pradolongo.
When is La Fonda open?
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Every day from 13:30 to 23:30. There's a menú del día Monday to Friday.
How much does a meal cost, and does it take cards?
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Under €25 per person for most visits. Cards and contactless are accepted, and there's free parking.
When did La Fonda open?
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In 1997, as a typical Colombian restaurant in Usera.