Hamptons Hangout: La Fondita

As usual this summer, I spent several weekends at my house, Lily Pond, in East Hampton. On nearly every visit, friends and I stopped for lunch at La Fondita, an unassuming taqueria with excellent Mexican food. There is counter service inside, but we usually staked out a spot at one of the picnic tables by the gardens. My favorite drink is the watermelon agua fresca (literally, "fresh water"), lightly sweetened and very refreshing. As for food, I worked my way around the menu: One day I had the lengua (tongue) tacos; another, the nachos supremo with chorizo. I've also ordered the delicious ensalada fondita, a chopped salad of romaine, tomato, jicama, radish, onion, cilantro, jalapeno, and tortilla chips. I'll probably stop by soon for one last taco before La Fondita shutters up for the season at the end of October.

Comments

[Nina]

Sounds wonderful. What time shall we meet for the lengua (tongue) tacos? Your new blog is a very good thing.

[Georgia]

I really enjoyed this and would like to see more.

[Bipolar Christy]

I was born and raised in Laredo, Texas. It's just a 5 minute drive to Mexico, so it was easy to cross the international bridge when I had an agua fresca craving... The next time you go to La Fondita ask for tamarindo water. It's brown and delicious and tastes like a cross between iced tea and lemonade. Also, sample the horchata. It's a rice water drink made with cinnamon and vanilla (Aztecs discovered the vanilla bean). p.s. I had the pleasure of meeting you TWICE. First, at the 'Good Things Event'. And then, at your book signing in Dallas. You told me your favorite girl's name is Antigone and boy's name is Lucas.

[Janina Castro]

Hi Martha,
I admire your work. I´m from Mexico city.
I love learning english with your magazines and also good recipes, bridal tips, etc.
Why don´t you have a school??? I would love to be your student :)

Greets from Mexico

[Kate]

If there's any food in Heaven, I'm sure it'll be Mexican Food.