The term “Fonda” refers to a small, family-run restaurant that serves traditional, home-style meals. A fonda should be cozy, unpretentious, a place that beckons you to come more often than not; it should feel like home. Sounds great, right? Lucky for us, Fonda Del Barrio has landed just over the bridge in Barrio Logan (2234 Logan Avenue), right across the street from another local favorite, . I have been a fan of Gerry Torres and his family’s restaurants for years now. He first captured my attention when he hit the scene with . The Crunch Time Shrimp Taco is still one of the best tacos in San Diego. I then met his son, Hector, while writing an article about another one of their fun restaurants, in Seaport Village. When I heard they had acquired the old Barrio Dogg space, I knew it wou
Tasting Mexico’s Past and Present at Fonda Del Barrio
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