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Fonda Fora, Calgary, AB

Fonda Fora

4.5
4.5
650 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 36 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
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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Additional information

  • 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
  • Area
    Calgary
  • Cross Street
    4th Ave and 6th Street SW
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Menu

Join us for happy hour daily from 2 - 5 pm

Tacos

  • Pescado FritoCAD 4.50

    Atlantic salmon, spiced masa batter, heirloom corn tortilla, chipotle aioli

    • PanzaCAD 4.50

      Confit pork belly, heirloom corn tortilla, xnipec, white onion, cilantro

      • HongosCAD 4.50

        Pan-seared shiitake and oyster mushrooms, heirloom corn tortilla, queso fresco, avocado puree

        • BeanCAD 4.50

          Refritos, panela, cruda

          • TingaCAD 4.50

            Chicken tinga, lettuce, pickled onion

            Drinks

            • Fonda Fora Heirloom Corn LagerCAD 6.00

              Field & Forge (4%)

              • Belgium Pale AleCAD 6.00

                Two Pillars (6%)

                • New England Pale AleCAD 6.00

                  Blindman (5.5%)

                  • Melody West Coast IPA CAD 6.00

                    Ol'Beautiful (6.5%)

                    • Wild SourCAD 6.00

                      Dandy (7%)

                      • Rotating TapCAD 6.00

                        • Caipirinha CAD 12.00

                          Cachaça, muddled lime (2oz)

                          • A la Pimienta CAD 12.00

                            lemon and lime infused gin, orange, grapefruit, peppercorn, tonic (2oz)

                            • Cosmo on the Rocks CAD 12.00

                              vodka, orange liquor, cranberry, lime (2oz)

                              • Jarritos Paloma CAD 12.00

                                tequila, lime, agave. Choice of: pineapple, mango, mandarin, guava (1.5oz)

                                • House White | Spain | 12%CAD 10.00

                                  • House Red | Spain | 13.5%CAD 10.00

                                    • House Sparkling | Spain | 11.5%CAD 7.50

                                      Last updated: 1 November 2023

                                      What 650 people are saying

                                      Overall ratings and reviews

                                      Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                      4.5
                                      4.5 based on recent ratings
                                      • 4.5Food
                                      • 4.3Service
                                      • 4.6Ambience
                                      • 4.2Value

                                      Noise • Moderate

                                      Review summary

                                      AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                      Fonda Fora offers a vibrant dining experience with "excellent Mexican cuisine" and a menu designed for sharing. Patrons appreciate the "fantastic margaritas," attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere. Some dishes, like the "trout Crudo," stand out, while the ambiance is both lively and inviting. Perfect for events or a casual night out.

                                      650 Reviews

                                      1. alejandro

                                        Calgary

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined 2 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        Good Mexican Food very tasty. The Barbacoa is really good

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                                      2. Morgan

                                        VIP

                                        Calgary

                                        14 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        14 reviews

                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        Food and service was great! So many items on the menu looked delicious- I’ll be back to try more

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                                      3. Nithya

                                        Calgary

                                        1 review

                                        3.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined 5 days ago

                                        1. Overall 3
                                        2. Food 3
                                        3. Service 4
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Ambience and service was good. Food was a tad bit bland

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                                      4. Brody

                                        VIP

                                        Calgary

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined 7 days ago

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Service was awesome. Waiter ordered for us and everything was great!

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                                      5. Osahon

                                        Manitoba

                                        2 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        2 reviews

                                        Dined on 13 January 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        The Streak was amazing! And the hospitality was amazing as well

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                                      6. Katelyn

                                        Calgary

                                        2 reviews

                                        5.0

                                        2 reviews

                                        Dined on 10 January 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        Service was wonderful, we received great suggestions, everything was delicious. I'd highly recommend this restuarant for shared plates, family style.

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                                      7. Aaron

                                        Calgary

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined on 2 January 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 4
                                        Great mexican food with lots of options to share. Good drink and cocktail selection.

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                                      8. Zion

                                        Calgary

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined on 2 January 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        service was amazing and ambience was exactly what we were looking for !

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                                      9. Amanda

                                        Indiana

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined on 1 January 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        My family and I had a wonderful experience receiving a New year at Fonda fora, very beautiful place and delicious food. The drinks are so amazing and the service was great. 10/10 totally recommend it For any event, the place is so neat and clean Thanks Fonda ❤️
                                        Fonda ForaResponded on 8 January 2025
                                        Hi Amanda, Thank you for the great feedback. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your time and chose us to celebrate your New Year's Eve. We look forward to having you back. Best, Fonda Fora Management

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                                      10. Ana

                                        Calgary

                                        1 review

                                        5.0

                                        1 review

                                        Dined on 1 January 2025

                                        1. Overall 5
                                        2. Food 5
                                        3. Service 5
                                        4. Ambience 5
                                        Excellent! Delicious food, great service, friendly environment, nice music. We loved it and will return.
                                        Fonda ForaResponded on 8 January 2025
                                        Hi Ana, Thank you so much for your great review. We're so pleased you enjoyed you time with us and look forward to hosting you again. Best Fonda Fora Management

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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 650 OpenTable diners.

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

                                      Make a booking

                                      2 people
                                      7:00 pm
                                      Booked 36 times today

                                      Order delivery or takeout

                                      Google Map for Fonda Fora

                                      630 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0J9

                                      Dining areas

                                      Additional information

                                      • Cross Street
                                        4th Ave and 6th Street SW
                                      • Area
                                        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 Parking
                                      • Executive Chef
                                        Chef Carlos Lizarraga
                                      • Additional
                                        Bar/Lounge, Cafe, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, 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
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