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Fonda Santa Anita, Mexico City 1948 Menu Art
Fonda Santa Anita, Mexico City 1948 Menu Art
Fonda Santa Anita, Mexico City 1948 Menu

Fonda Santa Anita, Mexico City 1948

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Fonda Santa Anita, a legendary, long-running restaurant on Avenida Juárez in Mexico City, featured fabulous menu covers with illustrations by local artists. The walls inside were decorated with paintings of saints, indigenous people and birds.

It’s generally thought that Fonda Santa Anita opened in the 1950s but this vibrant and colorful menu cover is dated Tuesday 17th August 1948 (Martes 17 Agosto 48) and could have been from its opening year.

The restaurant took part in the 1967 New York’s World Fair and for decades was a popular spot for locals and must-visit for tourists who arrived in Mexico City.

Tables were covered in white tablecloths and there was a piano for entertainment. There was an extensive food offering and prices were in Mexican pesos.

Fonda Santa Anita closed in 2016 for undisclosed reasons, but this wonderful menu image remains as a reminder of an inexpensive and authentic fonda (family-run place) that typified the vibrant soul of Mexico City.

Gallery quality Giclée print on natural white, matte, 100% cotton rag, acid and lignin free archival paper using Epson Ultrachrome HD archival inks. Custom printed with border for matting and framing.

Each order includes a print of the interior menu.

All printed in USA.

Testimonials

I first discovered Vintage Menu art at their 'brick and mortar' stall at the L.A. Farmer's Market. The work they do is quality paper, quality ink and a fantastic selection of art to choose from. As a homesick Angeleno, I was especially impressed by their Southland posters, but all of them would make great additions to any wall space. I hope they unveil more designs in the future.

Jason

Quick shipping and great packaging. I love the old school Tiki menus and cover art. I laminate and use as placemats for Tiki parties. Everyone's placemat is different and my guests enjoy exploring them, not to mention trying to find the mate to their placemat.

Oren

I was soooo happy to get this and my precious Dad was the original head chef and opened it with Walt. I was only 5 when it opened and I grew up in Seal Beach and I have such fun happy memories especially with my Dad at the Wharf.

Norene

I am thrilled your company provides these as I purchased some while in LA. Thoroughly enjoy that your company is reproducing these. Hard to believe how much one was served for a $1.50 a person. Too bad those aren’t the prices today!

Gail

Very pleased and surprised at great quality of menu. Exactly what I had hoped for. Arrived promptly in just a few days. Thank you!

John

This company has a wonderful/very interesting selection of prints- definitely worth looking up online! A wide variety of topics, and interesting "back stories" on everything they make. I visited a booth "in person" at the L.A. Farmer's Market with a very helpful vendor, and when back home and getting the print framed for myself I contacted the company to order another one for a cat loving friend! Shipping was reasonable/sent the next day and arrived safely at my friend's house. Keeping their info for future purchases as there's something for everyone- and really appreciated the great service!

Barbara

The image I purchased was one my boss was looking for so I did a Google image search and up popped this 1940s vintage menu art. I never would’ve found it anywhere else. Easy to find easy to purchase excellent product and service

NH

Fast shipping, clear prints and good packaging!

Olivia

I love it. Worked for Continental Airlines in the late 70’s early 80’s, so the print brings back many good memories.

Anita

I want to share with you the finished framing of this delightful menu from The Georgian Room at the Olympic Hotel in Seattle. This menu gives me great delight for so many reasons.  I am a third generation Seattleite.  My high school senior prom was held at The Olympic.  Over the decades, I have been to The Georgian Room for both cocktails and dinner.  The Olympic Hotel is truly the grande dame of hotels in Seattle.  And, I’m a lifelong swimmer, swimming in local pools, lakes and salt water. Thanks for creating such an original business.

Amy

Very pleased and surprised at great quality of menu. Exactly what I had hoped for. Arrived promptly in just a few days. Thank you!

John

This company has a wonderful/very interesting selection of prints- definitely worth looking up online! A wide variety of topics, and interesting "back stories" on everything they make. I visited a booth "in person" at the L.A. Farmer's Market with a very helpful vendor, and when back home and getting the print framed for myself I contacted the company to order another one for a cat loving friend! Shipping was reasonable/sent the next day and arrived safely at my friend's house. Keeping their info for future purchases as there's something for everyone- and really appreciated the great service!

Barbara

Born and raised in Vegas and now in Detroit. Being able to enjoy these menus is amazing. Put eight up in my dining room in matted frames. I couldn't be more impressed with them.

G.J.

Loved the Katz Menu! Our grandson lives in view of the old Katz Dug Store I grew up going to in the 1950s and 1960s. We framed it behind glass with the menu behind glass on the frame back. He's going to love it for his birthday! The quality and color are bright and eye catching! Also found the history included very interesting! Thank you !

B.K.

I gifted five of your menus to five different friends during the holiday season. I can't tell you how pleased each of the recipients were to receive the menus. So many fun memories were awakened. So much joy was shared. Good luck with your unique business.

Rebecca

Framed this for one of my wife’s Christmas gifts. She absolutely loves it. I used a frame with no mat and it turned out super nice.

Bob