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Fonda Fora, Calgary, AB

Fonda Fora

4.5
4.5
628 Reviews
CAN$30 and under
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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 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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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
  • 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

What 628 people are saying

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

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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
  1. Darlene

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 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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  2. Mat

    Ottawa

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    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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  3. Kristine

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 9 November 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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  4. Justine

    Calgary

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 November 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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  5. Carrie

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 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 8 November 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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  6. Len

    Las Vegas

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 31 October 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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  7. Maria

    Calgary

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 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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  8. steve

    Calgary

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 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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  9. Wesley

    Calgary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 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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  10. Wendy

    Calgary

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 23 October 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.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 27 times today

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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 Lot
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Carlos Lizarraga
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options
  • 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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