The restaurant officially soft opened in the former Barrio Dogg space in the heart of Logan Avenue, introducing an immersive dining experience inspired by Mexico's Pueblo Mágico towns, including Oaxaca, San Miguel de Allende, San Cristóbal, and Tlaquepaque. Designed with a hacienda-style interior, the 95-seat establishment aims to transport guests through both atmosphere and cuisine.
The menu highlights traditional "super old school" regional Mexican dishes crafted by longtime executive chef and partner Eduardo Baeza. Diners can expect offerings such as enchiladas de cochinita pibil, pollo al chocolate, huevos motuleños, tamales en hoja de plátano, arroz con leche, and café de olla. Complementing the food is a cocktail program that emphasizes Latin-inspired craft beverages, alongside a curated selection of craft Mexican beers and non-alcoholic favorites.
For owner Gerry Torres, the project is deeply personal. Known for expanding City Tacos into a countywide staple since 2014 and more recently launching Tour de Tapas in La Mesa, he says Fonda del Barrio is intended as both a celebration of heritage and a source of pride for the Latino community. The restaurant also enters a neighborhood facing a changing landscape, following the recent closure of longtime cultural anchors such as Barrio Dogg, Salud, Border X Brewing, and soon, Las Cuatros Milpas.
Fonda del Barrio is now in its soft opening stage at 2234 Logan Avenue in San Diego's Barrio Logan, with a grand opening set for August 26. For more information, visit fondadelbarrio.com.
Originally published on August 20, 2025.
