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He has worked in restaurants throughout Mexico and was one of the pioneers in the gastronomy scene on Holbox Island, where he lived and worked for four years.His career has also taken him to Italy, Brussels, Spain, and Canada, including the Marriott in Vancouver, Amicci in West Vancouver, and Chillawak in White Rock. At Fonda Fora, he continues to showcase a contemporary approach to Mexican cuisine.","quote":null,"photoUrl":null},"testimonials":[{"date":"3 weeks ago","name":"Kristin Ross","text":"We had both, our ceremony and reception at Fonda Fora just a few weeks ago and we are still not over how perfect it was! The communication with Madison (the event manager) leading up to the wedding day was outstanding. She is 10/10. The food was incredible, the drinks were quick and delicious.","avatar":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIR5lXQplDkn_2yDCBeX53kh9dO_gffRXRWQIFFm_Q3aMNTCA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":5},{"date":"a month ago","name":"Katrina Kindrat","text":"Had a wonderful experience today during happy hour with a friend of mine. I tried several different happy hour dishes and a couple different margaritas. My favourite was by far the strawberry margarita! I absolutely loved the homemade guacamole and chips and the pork tacos.","avatar":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjVaP7xgeIHgZVUnMq2FE3bbGr19Vf5iH3Pjq6qFAWjMlo2P-VHCtA=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba5","rating":5},{"date":"6 months ago","name":"Shai","text":"This place is perfect for any event! The ambiance was relaxing, comfortable, and very aesthetic. The food was so filling (I didn’t actually expect such a large serving for the second course). Their churros were awesome. I would love to go back on other days for their comida corrida.","avatar":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIyS5lQD2-zsqFzjRP_BDKmYdLMoVX58dF-MXpSLNUhhkjyEg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo","rating":5},{"date":"Aug 2021","name":"Jeremy","text":"Good service and breakfast","avatar":"","rating":5},{"date":"6 months ago","name":"Brock","text":"Fonda Fora executed a delicious well balanced menu inspired by Mexican cuisine. Everything is very flavourful and properly spiced. Some items have some nice heat like the scallop crudo dish. The salsas are all made in house and range from mild to spicy, all offer very robust flavours. The desserts are inventive. 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Reserve a table at https://www.opentable.ca/r/fonda-fora-reservations-calgary?lang=en-CA&ot_source=Restaurant+website&restref=1189582."},{"question":"How can I contact Fonda Fora?","answer":"You can visit http://www.fondafora.com/."},{"question":"Who is the chef at Fonda Fora?","answer":"Jhonattan Lona, Chef, leads the kitchen. Chef Jhonattan Lona has more than 21 years of experience in the culinary industry."},{"question":"What weekly events or specials does Fonda Fora offer?","answer":"Fonda Fora runs the following weekly events: Happy Hour (Daily, 2–5 pm)."},{"question":"How can I order from Fonda Fora?","answer":"Order directly from the menu at https://service.scan2dine.io/p/dEw0IK2q5xkf. Guests dining in can also scan the table QR code to order."},{"question":"What's the average rating of Fonda Fora?","answer":"Fonda Fora has an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 on Google, from 1028 reviews."}],"last_updated":"2026-07-07T16:18:03.305Z"}