There are some experiences that when looking back on them, a feeling of satisfaction seeps through your mind, calming you as a smile escapes your face. These chips enter that category. They are so finger-licking unbelievable that they are capable of becoming a tourist attraction. The tastes and flavours could give rise to being published in the (Chip) Lonely Planet. Mexican food can officially do it all - incorporate avocado in every aspect of a meal, understand the art of cheese and create scrumptious hot chips. Described as 'Fat Chips' and covered with chipotle aoilo, they were off to a good start. When they were placed on our table, we were already devouring burritos, corn and tacos but the table froze and stopped everything to admire these flavoursome, mouthwatering strips of potato. Quite a few 'oooohs' and 'ahhhhs' escaped the table as we dug in and analysed. A smile creeped on everyones face and eyes met across the table with approval and admiration. We initially assumed we had ordered too many for the table, of course we were embarrassingly incorrect in that speculation. They were greedily demolished, with the accompanying sauce licked clean from the bowl. These melt-in-your-mouth fried potatoes were incredibly versatile - they pulled off the covered in sauce taste, the chip on its own crunch and the tucked in the burrito flavour. Comments were, however, made suggesting that there was a tiny bit more salt than necessary but following this, it was agreed that it did not take away from the exquisite and heavenly experience. If you're down near Swan St, Richmond, take the time to eat these, I assure you, it will be an immensely gratifying and fulfilling bowl of chips.
Quote of the meal: ‘Muchos goodos'
Rating: 4.5/5 chips
Price: $6.00 Link: <a href="http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/71/1631993/restaurant/Melbourne/Fonda-Mexican-Richmond"><img alt="Fonda Mexican on Urbanspoon" src="http://www.urbanspoon.com/b/link/1631993/minilink.gif" style="border:none;padding:0px;width:130px;height:36px" /></a>
