First off - La Fonda is not in Rosarito, it's in La Mision which is south of Rosarito (between Ensenada and Rosarito).

My wife and I ate there a couple days ago for lunch (Dec/2011). We both had seafood (fish for me, shrimp for my wife). The portions are generous and the taste was acceptable. Nothing fancy here. We didn't expect much for the price (both meals were under $10).

La Fonda is worth visiting for the ambiance. The restaurant is large. The decoration is rather eclectic with collections of various memorabilia. It's cozy. We sat at a table next to a fireplace (which was nothing more than a hole in the wall). Different. But nice.

The best thing going for the place is the scenic views of the Pacific. Incredible. When the weather permits, sitting outside on the terrace overlooking the sea would be hard to match.

As other reviews mention, the place is not entirely clean. The walls and ceilings are a little dirty. Much of the furniture is run down and old. There was a live rooster running loose on the terrace. This is of course Mexico and if you're surprised by this sort of thing, it's probably due to very little familiarity with the country and its culture.

Overall, the place is worth visiting. The food and drinks are inexpensive (despite the presence of so many Americans) and appear to be presented moderately well. In comparison to other local options, this place ranks higher than most.

Do not stay here, my girlfriend and I got completely worked over by bed bugs. I'm nervous that the infestation was so bad that I brought them home with me, I think I am getting fresh bites; not sure but it's kind of freaking me out...never experienced anything like this.

A shame, we used to love this hotel. I didn't even mind the "lack of upgrades." I like rustic. But bed bugs are simply a deal breaker. We stayed in a cabana over Thanksgiving weekend. We were planning to go back for New Years, not anymore.

There is a picture of the family that owns the hotel over the check-in desk...they seem like a nice looking family, they need to get in there and at the very least fixed the bed bug issue.

I participated in a wine tour of the vineyards in Ensenada and as part of the 3 day tour we stayed at La Fonda. The view, the water, the beach and the buffet were all of my favorite things about this hotel. It is definitely run down and needs some upgrades. My room had a great view and a big patio but it was cold and the fireplace wasn't providing much heat. The complimentary wood was wet and difficult to light. The rooms are pricey for the quality, I would prefer to stay somewhere else in the same area or rent a house instead of pay the bloated rate they charge here.

I have been here several times and I can't get enough. I love the atmosphere, the view, the memories, everything. The rooms are not fancy by any means but they are clean and comfortable. The ocean views are simply amazing. If you are a young, adventerous traveler, I highly recommend this place. Be careful with those margaritas, they're the strongest Ive ever had, and I like to drink! I can't wait to go back.