Fonda Fora

4.5

628 Reviews

CAN$30 and under

Unspecified

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2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 22 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for creative cocktails

Located inside the Westley Hotel in the heart of Downtown Calgary, Fonda Fora is an exciting new contemporary Mexican restaurant brought to you by the folks at Thank You Hospitality.

Food and Beverage Magazine 30 under 30 winner, Chef Emilio Montenegro has crafted a menu based on his upbringing in Northern Mexico and his journey in kitchens across the world. Much of our concept is based around the heirloom corn of Mexico. We import four types of corn from a collective of heirloom farms in Mexico in order to provide the best product we can. We process this corn from raw and turn it into masa for dishes all across our menu, like our Sope, Tamal, and of course, Tortillas. There is a saying in Mexico that we live by at Fonda Fora: "Sin maiz no hay pais," meaning without corn, there is no country. Maiz is the lifeblood of Mexican cuisine, and we are excited to present it to you as it should be.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–12:00 am Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Phone number
(403) 764-6260
Website
http://Www.fondafora.com?y_source=1_Mjg5MTMxMTEtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Chef Carlos Lizarraga
Private party facilities
Located inside the Westley Hotel in the heart of Downtown Calgary, Fonda Fora is an exciting contemporary dining concept brought to you by the folks at Thank You Hospitality. We offer a wide range of options for all event sizes - big or small. Our team is here to help you every step of the way.
Private party contact
Fonda Fora: (403) 764-6260

Location
630 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0J9
Neighborhood
Calgary
Cross street
4th Ave and 6th Street SW
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Pescado FritoCA$4.50
Atlantic salmon, spiced masa batter, heirloom corn tortilla, chipotle aioli
PanzaCA$4.50
Confit pork belly, heirloom corn tortilla, xnipec, white onion, cilantro
HongosCA$4.50
Pan-seared shiitake and oyster mushrooms, heirloom corn tortilla, queso fresco, avocado puree
BeanCA$4.50
Refritos, panela, cruda
TingaCA$4.50
Chicken tinga, lettuce, pickled onion

Drinks

Fonda Fora Heirloom Corn LagerCA$6.00
Field & Forge (4%)
Belgium Pale AleCA$6.00
Two Pillars (6%)
New England Pale AleCA$6.00
Blindman (5.5%)
Melody West Coast IPA CA$6.00
Ol'Beautiful (6.5%)
Wild SourCA$6.00
Dandy (7%)
Rotating TapCA$6.00
Caipirinha CA$12.00
Cachaça, muddled lime (2oz)
A la Pimienta CA$12.00
lemon and lime infused gin, orange, grapefruit, peppercorn, tonic (2oz)
Cosmo on the Rocks CA$12.00
vodka, orange liquor, cranberry, lime (2oz)
Jarritos Paloma CA$12.00
tequila, lime, agave. Choice of: pineapple, mango, mandarin, guava (1.5oz)
House White | Spain | 12%CA$10.00
House Red | Spain | 13.5%CA$10.00
House Sparkling | Spain | 11.5%CA$7.50

What 628 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.3Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Fonda Fora is a vibrant dining spot celebrated for its "amazing food" and "friendly, attentive service." The modern twist on Mexican cuisine delights patrons with "delicious and unique" flavors, and the ambiance is praised as "beautiful" and "lovely." Perfect for sharing plates, it's ideal for celebrations and special occasions.

628 Reviews

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Darlene
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was outstanding and went over and above for us! she was fun, energetic, knowledgeable and just an absolute pleasure to have serve us - thank you Vanessa!!! The food was impeccable and everyone at the table enjoyed it all!!
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Mat
Ottawa
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
When it’s your turn to cook but you’re too lazy and want to treat your partner to a fantastic meal, Fonda Fora has you covered! Always consistent food and the menu is perfect for sharing.
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Kristine
Calgary
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Dinner was good - had to eat very late to seat 8 of us. Enjoyed our meal but would probably not take our whole family out there again.
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Justine
Calgary
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
Ambience is nice. Checking in is a little weird, there's no real spot to let someone know you have a reservation or for someone to greet you. Our server was very strange and borderline rude. We questioned if she was drunk. The food was good but nothing spectacular and certainly not for the price. Not sure I would go again.
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Carrie
Vancouver
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The food was very good, however our server was exceptionally unhelpful. He seemed uninterested in serving us. We had to ask him for information about how the menu worked (sharing plates), ask him for water and additional drinks. He disappeared most of the evening and we were on our own. It was quite embarrassing as we were hosting a business dinner. I’d hope to hear from the manager about our experience.
Fonda ForaResponded on November 8, 2024
Hi Carrie, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear you enjoyed the food, but we sincerely apologize for the service experience you described. This is certainly not the standard we strive to uphold, and we understand how frustrating it must have been, especially during a business dinner. Please rest assured that we take your comments seriously and will address this with our team to ensure this doesn't happen again. We’d love to make this right for you. Could you please contact us directly so we can discuss your experience further? Your satisfaction is very important to us, and we'd like to ensure you're fully heard and valued as a guest. Thank you again for your feedback. Best, Liz
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Len
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The services was fantastic. Our hostess/server was really good at explaining the menu and making honest recommendations. The food was super tasty with a ton of different flavors.
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Maria
Calgary
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful and delicious meal as always. Thoroughly appreciated our servers attention to detail and descriptions - she was fantastic!
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steve
Calgary
10 reviews
vip
3.0
10 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Octopus tacos very chewing. Overcooked. Server did nothing about it
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Wesley
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fonda fora never disappoints! Came here about a year ago for the first time on a first date with my now fiancée so we had to return! The food was fabulous as always and the staff/our waitress were awesome and even snuck us in a little earlier then expected which was super nice. 10/10 Such a great place would highly recommend to anyone looking for an outstanding meal and great vibes!
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Wendy
Calgary
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great good. Great staff. All gender washrooms too! Love it
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FAQs

Fonda Fora offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (403) 764-6260.

Fonda Fora is rated 4.5 stars by 628 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 25, 2024

7:30 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

630 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0J9

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
4th Ave and 6th Street SW
Neighborhood
Calgary
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu, Sun 6:30 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 6:30 am–12:00 am Breakfast Mon–Fri 6:30 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 6:30 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm
Price
CAN$30 and under
Cuisines
Unspecified
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Public Lot
Executive chef
Chef Carlos Lizarraga
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://Www.fondafora.com?y_source=1_Mjg5MTMxMTEtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/
Phone number
(403) 764-6260
Private party facilities
Located inside the Westley Hotel in the heart of Downtown Calgary, Fonda Fora is an exciting contemporary dining concept brought to you by the folks at Thank You Hospitality. We offer a wide range of options for all event sizes - big or small. Our team is here to help you every step of the way.
Private party contact
Fonda Fora: (403) 764-6260

Fonda Fora

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Menu

Tacos

Pescado FritoCA$4.50

PanzaCA$4.50

HongosCA$4.50

BeanCA$4.50

TingaCA$4.50

Drinks

Fonda Fora Heirloom Corn LagerCA$6.00

Belgium Pale AleCA$6.00

New England Pale AleCA$6.00

Melody West Coast IPA CA$6.00

Wild SourCA$6.00

Rotating TapCA$6.00

Caipirinha CA$12.00

A la Pimienta CA$12.00

Cosmo on the Rocks CA$12.00

Jarritos Paloma CA$12.00

House White | Spain | 12%CA$10.00

House Red | Spain | 13.5%CA$10.00

House Sparkling | Spain | 11.5%CA$7.50

What 628 people are saying

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Review summary

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