Jul 14 2026
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La Fonda Sampler Recipe

Inspired by La Fonda Restaurant
Time1h 15m
Serves4

Sampler Platter includes French Fries, Chicken Wings (Fried or Buffalo), Chicken Taquitos, Mexican Chorizo, Cheese Quesadilla and Pico de Gallo.

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Ingredients

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French Fries

Chicken Wings

Chicken Taquitos

Mexican Chorizo

Cheese Quesadilla

Pico de Gallo

Method

French Fries

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Peel the Russet potatoes and cut them into evenly sized fries.

  2. 2

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  3. 3

    Fry the Potatoes

    Fry the potatoes in batches for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.

  4. 4

    Season

    Sprinkle with salt while still hot.

Chicken Wings

  1. 5

    Prepare the Wings

    Rinse and pat dry the chicken wings. Season with salt and black pepper.

  2. 6

    Heat the Oil

    In a large frying pan, heat olive oil over medium heat.

  3. 7

    Cook the Wings

    Add the chicken wings and fry until cooked through and crispy, about 10-12 minutes.

  4. 8

    Buffalo Sauce

    If using buffalo sauce, toss the cooked wings in buffalo sauce before serving.

Chicken Taquitos

  1. 9

    Prepare the Filling

    In a bowl, mix shredded chicken with 1/2 cup of Mexican cheese.

  2. 10

    Fill the Tortillas

    Place 2-3 tablespoons of the chicken mixture on each corn tortilla, roll tightly.

  3. 11

    Fry the Taquitos

    Heat vegetable oil in a skillet. Fry the taquitos until golden and crispy, about 3-4 minutes on each side.

  4. 12

    Serve

    Serve hot with sour cream on the side.

Mexican Chorizo

  1. 13

    Cook the Chorizo

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the Mexican chorizo until browned, about 6-8 minutes.

  2. 14

    Add Onion and Garlic

    Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet, cooking until the onion is translucent.

  3. 15

    Garnish

    Stir in chopped cilantro and cook for another minute. Remove from heat.

Cheese Quesadilla

  1. 16

    Heat the Oil

    In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.

  2. 17

    Assemble the Quesadilla

    Place one flour tortilla in the skillet, sprinkle 1/2 cup of the Mexican cheese blend on top, and top with another tortilla.

  3. 18

    Cook the Quesadilla

    Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side until the tortillas are golden, and the cheese is melted.

  4. 19

    Slice and Serve

    Slice into wedges and serve immediately.

Pico de Gallo

  1. 20

    Chop the Ingredients

    Finely chop tomatoes, onion, and cilantro.

  2. 21

    Mix Together

    In a bowl, combine chopped tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix well.

  3. 22

    Serve

    Serve fresh as a condiment with the sampler platter.

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