Fonda Fora

4.5

4,5

660 reviews

Can$30 en minder

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2 personen

27 feb 2025

19:00

Vandaag 24 keer gereserveerd

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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.

Chef Jhonattan Lona has crafted a menu based on his upbringing in Querétaro 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 maíz no hay país," meaning without corn, there is no country. Maíz is the lifeblood of Mexican cuisine, and we are excited to present it to you as it should be.

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Stijl
Een hapje eten
Prijs
Can$30 en minder
Keuken
Ongespecificeerd
Openingstijden
ma–do, zo 06:30 uur–22:00 uur vr, za 06:30 uur–00:00 uur Ontbijt ma–vr 06:30 uur–11:00 uur Brunch za, zo 06:30 uur–14:00 uur Happy hour Dagelijks 14:00 uur–17:00 uur
Telefoonnummer
(403) 764-6260
Website
http://Www.fondafora.com?y_source=1_Mjg5MTMxMTEtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/
Dress code
Casual kleding
Chef-kok
Chef Jhonattan Lona
Private party faciliteiten
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

Locatie
630 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0J9
Wijk
Calgary
Kruispunt
4th Ave and 6th Street SW
Parking details
Openbaar parkeerterrein
Extra
Afhaalmaaltijd, Bar/Lounge, Café, Genderneutraal toilet, Glutenvrije opties, Happy hour, Patio/Buiten eten, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Weekendbrunch

Experiences

Forno Feast
C$ 150,00 per persoon
Vooraf betaald
alleen 23 mrt 2025
18:00
Forno Feast A BYOB feast with Dave (Empire Provisions), Cody (Thank You Hospitality), and Tony (DOPO). Gather your crew and your best bottles as we fire up a generous, Spanish-inspired spread. A nod to the OG Forno Feasts of 2014—back when Dave, Cody, and Tony were serving up family-style feasts straight from the Cilantro Forno oven. A taste of the good old days. Our Commitment to You: - No tweezers. - No one leaves hungry. - We’ll source the best ingredients we can get our hands on and put as much of the ticket price as possible into top-quality food and sherry. Your Commitment to Us: - Come hungry. - Play nice. - Bring the good sh*t.

Pescado FritoC$ 4,50
Atlantic salmon, spiced masa batter, heirloom corn tortilla, chipotle aioli
PanzaC$ 4,50
Confit pork belly, heirloom corn tortilla, xnipec, white onion, cilantro
HongosC$ 4,50
Pan-seared shiitake and oyster mushrooms, heirloom corn tortilla, queso fresco, avocado puree
BeanC$ 4,50
Refritos, panela, cruda
TingaC$ 4,50
Chicken tinga, lettuce, pickled onion

Drinks

Fonda Fora Heirloom Corn LagerC$ 6,00
Field & Forge (4%)
Belgium Pale AleC$ 6,00
Two Pillars (6%)
New England Pale AleC$ 6,00
Blindman (5.5%)
Melody West Coast IPA C$ 6,00
Ol'Beautiful (6.5%)
Wild SourC$ 6,00
Dandy (7%)
Rotating TapC$ 6,00
Caipirinha C$ 12,00
Cachaça, muddled lime (2oz)
A la Pimienta C$ 12,00
lemon and lime infused gin, orange, grapefruit, peppercorn, tonic (2oz)
Cosmo on the Rocks C$ 12,00
vodka, orange liquor, cranberry, lime (2oz)
Jarritos Paloma C$ 12,00
tequila, lime, agave. Choice of: pineapple, mango, mandarin, guava (1.5oz)
House White | Spain | 12%C$ 10,00
House Red | Spain | 13.5%C$ 10,00
House Sparkling | Spain | 11.5%C$ 7,50

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4.5

4,5 gebaseerd op recente scores

4,6Eten
4,3Bediening
4,7Sfeer
4,3Prijs-kwaliteitverhouding

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Damon
vip
Calgary
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
4 dagen geleden gegeten
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
New menu from what I had previously seen and it was a great experience. Food was great!
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Devona
vip
Edmonton / Noord-Alberta
4 recensies
4.0
4 recensies
Gegeten op 17 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 5
Delicious and flavourful, had the guac and chips, roasted chick peas, half chicken (fell off the bone!), and the enchiladas.
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Onkar
Calgary
1 recensie
5.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 16 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 5
Absolutely outstanding experience at Fonda Fora! The food was nothing short of amazing—each dish was packed with flavor and beautifully presented. The service was on another level, with a special shout-out to Rylan for providing probably the best service I’ve ever had—attentive, friendly, and incredibly knowledgeable. The ambience was also perfect, creating the ideal setting for a fantastic meal. 10/10 recommend. Can’t wait to come back!
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Supreet
Calgary
1 recensie
2.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 15 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 2
2. Eten 2
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 4
We were staying at the Westley which is a great hotel and had no problems. We had a reso for here at 9:45 which was great and we came early and they accommodated for us. The issue we had was our waiter was constantly showing up late. After we ordered apps she disappeared. We only got one of them and when the manager came over we asked to also order our mains. We were there for another hour and 15 before our next apps made an appearance. And this was after we asked for the manager and spoke to him. He tried to make it better by offering us our next round of drinks for free. It would have been okay if all the waiters hadn’t suddenly avoided our table, not looked at either of us, or even smiled. The manager stated that we’re waiting on the appetizers but the mains were ready. When we got the mains outs were cold and very dry. The appetizers were chewy and also cold which I suspect was due to the time at which they arrived to the table. The the service was not what we expected . I am upset that we decided to go here for valentines as we were expecting a warm service and were instead met with nothing at all. It is disheartening and I would love to give this place a try again with another waiter
Fonda ForaGereageerd op 18 februari 2025
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're truly sorry to hear about your experience during your visit, especially on such a special occasion like Valentine's Day. We strive to provide excellent service and a memorable dining experience, and it's clear we missed the mark. We appreciate your understanding of the manager's efforts to make things right, though we understand that it didn’t make up for the delays and the quality of the food. Your comments about the service are being taken seriously, and we’ll work on addressing the concerns you raised about timing and attentiveness. We hope you'll give us another opportunity to provide the service and experience you were expecting. Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to see you again in the future.
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Rudy
Calgary
1 recensie
4.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 15 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 4
2. Eten 4
3. Bediening 4
4. Sfeer 5
Great vibe for Valentines day, good ambience, not too loud, food and drinks came out very quick. Staff is attentive even when servers change shifts over. We need gluten free, and there are tons of options and modifiable dishes. Great options for other allergy and dietary restrictions as well, Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegitarian, Nut Free options all on the menu. Great for a date night.
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Tom
Calgary
1 recensie
2.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 11 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 2
2. Eten 2
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 4
There were some good aspects of Fonda Fora, but overall not a good experience and we will not be back. Too many other good restaurants to explore in Calgary to waste our money here. My wife and I wanted to try some place different for date night, and decided that Fonda Fora would be a good option with some decent reviews. There was parking right next door which is nice for a downtown location. Walking in, it was a pleasant ambience and fairly quiet which we both appreciate. After we sat down however, is when things went.... less well. Our server was not very personable. Not rude or abrupt, but was 'business only'. It felt like she should be working at a Denny's not a mid to high end restaurant. The menu was vague giving basically only a primary ingredient list for each dish. I ordered the trout expecting trout fillets, not a trout paste in 3 taquitos. All of the menu items were like this. The food came fairly quick -which may have been a red flag for some, but I didn't consider that at the time. For being $30-$35 a plate, it was very underwhelming. I couldn't help but think that my food was likely purchased at a grocery store and warmed up in a microwave. My wife's meal was just as underwhelming and she was unable to even finish half of it. Once finished with our main course we decided to not have desert there and upon letting the server know, she just said 'ok', took the desert menu and left. Some of these things may sound petty, but when the bill comes to $100 you expect a bit more. I could have made a much better meal at home after getting $30 worth of groceries and 20 minutes of my time.
Fonda ForaGereageerd op 11 februari 2025
Hi Tom, Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re truly sorry to hear that your experience didn’t live up to expectations. We always strive to create a memorable dining experience, so it’s disappointing to hear that we missed the mark on several fronts. We appreciate you pointing out the positive aspects but we understand that the service, food, and overall experience were not as you had hoped. We'll be sure to take your feedback into account and work on improving the clarity of the menu and the attentiveness of our staff. We take all feedback seriously, and we’re sorry we couldn’t provide the kind of date night you were looking for. We hope you’ll consider giving us another chance in the future. Fonda Fora Management
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Natasha
Calgary
1 recensie
3.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 9 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 3
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 1
4. Sfeer 5
Went for my birthday celebration. I’ve been here before and love the food and service. This time was not like my previous experiences. We had a guest at the table that vocalized to the server she was vegan, and they still brought out cheese on her beans. The server never came by once to quality check the table so we couldn’t let her know. I never got a happy birthday or acknowledgement of the celebration. It felt very much like a “spend your money, and leave” situation. Very disappointed in the level of service we received as I raved about this place to my 10 guests and we left knowing we would not be back.
Fonda ForaGereageerd op 11 februari 2025
Hi Natasha, Thank you for sharing your feedback, and we’re truly sorry to hear that your birthday celebration didn’t meet the expectations you’ve had in the past. We always aim to create a special experience for our guests, and it’s disappointing to hear we missed the mark. We sincerely apologize for the oversight with your guest’s dietary preference, and the lack of attention from the server. We take these concerns seriously. We also regret not acknowledging your birthday—it’s an important occasion, and we should have made you feel celebrated. Your feedback is invaluable, and we’ll be using it to improve the service we provide. We hope you might reconsider visiting us again in the future, as we truly want to give you the experience you’ve come to love. Fonda Fora Management
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Adam
Calgary
5 recensies
5.0
5 recensies
Gegeten op 5 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 5
4. Sfeer 4
Came for our year end team lunch, menu had a number of options available to the team to choose from. Our server was absolutely fantastic and had a great personality. Food was very tasty. Would recommend
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Sonia
Calgary
1 recensie
2.0
1 recensie
Gegeten op 2 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 2
2. Eten 2
3. Bediening 2
4. Sfeer 4
Service was slow. Received our drinks after we finished our appetizers. Guacamole was excellent. The rest of our dishes were not. Chicken tostadas had a ridiculous amount of salad on top which hid the mediocre amount of chicken. Steak in the tacos were chewy and full of fat. Scallops and chorizo dish was not worth $45. Scallops were burned. Dish was extremely salty. Had a lot of mini potatoes that were not crispy at all. Drinks were good. Would not go back or recommend.
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Rob
Toronto
2 recensies
5.0
2 recensies
Gegeten op 1 februari 2025
1. Algeheel 5
2. Eten 5
3. Bediening 3
4. Sfeer 5
Food is always fantastic. Breakfast was amazing. Great place to bring our newborn daughter for one of our first outings with her. Pretty quiet and not very busy. Service was okay.. overall it was great.
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19:00

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630 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0J9

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Kruispunt
4th Ave and 6th Street SW
Wijk
Calgary
Openingstijden
ma–do, zo 06:30 uur–22:00 uur vr, za 06:30 uur–00:00 uur Ontbijt ma–vr 06:30 uur–11:00 uur Brunch za, zo 06:30 uur–14:00 uur Happy hour Dagelijks 14:00 uur–17:00 uur
Prijs
Can$30 en minder
Keuken
Ongespecificeerd
Stijl
Een hapje eten
Dress code
Casual kleding
Parking details
Openbaar parkeerterrein
Chef-kok
Chef Jhonattan Lona
Extra
Afhaalmaaltijd, Bar/Lounge, Café, Genderneutraal toilet, Glutenvrije opties, Happy hour, Patio/Buiten eten, Privékamers, Roken verboden, Rolstoeltoegang, Weekendbrunch

Website
http://Www.fondafora.com?y_source=1_Mjg5MTMxMTEtODYwLWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU=/
Telefoonnummer
(403) 764-6260
Private party faciliteiten
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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Experiences

Forno Feast

Menu

Tacos

Pescado FritoC$ 4,50

PanzaC$ 4,50

HongosC$ 4,50

BeanC$ 4,50

TingaC$ 4,50

Drinks

Fonda Fora Heirloom Corn LagerC$ 6,00

Belgium Pale AleC$ 6,00

New England Pale AleC$ 6,00

Melody West Coast IPA C$ 6,00

Wild SourC$ 6,00

Rotating TapC$ 6,00

Caipirinha C$ 12,00

A la Pimienta C$ 12,00

Cosmo on the Rocks C$ 12,00

Jarritos Paloma C$ 12,00

House White | Spain | 12%C$ 10,00

House Red | Spain | 13.5%C$ 10,00

House Sparkling | Spain | 11.5%C$ 7,50

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