At Fonda, chef David Rosales, a Chronicle rising star this year, cooks up highly seasoned plates that draw inspiration from Mexico and other parts of Latin America. The interior has a warehouse look, with warm hues punctuated with splashes of bright colors on accent walls and light fixtures.
Cuisine: Latin American (small plates) Specialities: Duck tacos with arbol salsa and guacamole; tostaditas with slow-cooked pork; tartare of tuna with lime, radish and serrano chiles. Seats: 80 Prices: $7-$11.25 Parking: Street (generally easy) Vitals: 1501-A Solano Ave. (at Curtis), Albany; (510) 559-9006. Dinner daily. Full bar. Reservations and credit cards accepted.
