https://www.fondafora.com/main daily 1.0 2026-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/016821e3-9d71-4245-a0f1-ac34af1711fa/Fonda+Fora.jpg Home - Taste of Mexico Let us take you on a journey through the rich heritage and history of Mexican cuisine. With a focus on fresh seafood and a seasonal, corn-forward menu, we’re bringing a contemporary approach to traditional dishes all day long. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/1623768188813-ZZLMOMHKCNHZ7NLK3YHY/gift-card.png Home - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.fondafora.com/food daily 0.75 2026-06-24 https://www.fondafora.com/about daily 0.75 2026-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/a17d595a-9553-4891-8576-978dd870882a/CA_Frank_Westley_012.jpg About Front view of a gated patio with outdoor seating, visible through a screened archway, and a sign on the wall reading 'FONDA FORA'. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/c2ca08c5-a4d2-4c79-82e6-05f5288dd8ef/Fonda+Fora+Room+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%2843%29.jpg About A dining table set with various bowls, drinking glasses, and cutlery in a modern, warmly lit restaurant with a cozy background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/fd59fed3-175e-490f-a1f9-beb507fe8ffa/Fonda+Fora+Room+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%2815%29.jpg About Empty restaurant kitchen with stacked plates and a staff member preparing food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/1623772284929-WU692BXWPAXN3EL4PVSO/yucanatan.jpg About - Discover Fonda Fora: Modern Mexican Dining in Calgary Fonda Fora is a contemporary Mexican restaurant located inside The Westley Hotel in downtown Calgary. Inspired by Mexico's traditional fondas, it offers breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, and craft cocktails with a seasonal, corn-forward menu rooted in authentic Mexican cuisine. Led by Chef Jhonattan Lona, Fonda Fora blends regional Mexican flavors with modern techniques in a welcoming, design-forward space ideal for locals, travelers, and private events. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/78322df5-b9bb-4e43-9a45-1dac8cb356e6/095A0166-169.jpg About - Chef Jhonattan Lona Chef Jhonattan Lona is the Executive Chef at Fonda Fora in Calgary and brings more than 21 years of professional culinary experience. Originally from Mexico, he has built his career across acclaimed restaurants, boutique hospitality venues, and international kitchens, specializing in authentic Mexican cuisine while incorporating techniques learned abroad. Early in his career, Chef Jhonattan became one of the pioneers of Holbox Island's emerging culinary scene, where he lived and cooked for four years as the destination gained recognition for its food culture. His international experience includes working and training in Italy for nearly a year, along with time in Spain and Brussels, where he expanded his knowledge of European ingredients, regional cooking techniques, and hospitality. Returning to Mexico, he opened a Mexican-Italian restaurant in Playa del Carmen, combining traditional Mexican flavors with Mediterranean influences. His entrepreneurial experience strengthened his approach to menu development, seasonality, and ingredient-driven cooking. Since moving to Canada, Chef Jhonattan has worked in respected hospitality establishments, including the Marriott in Vancouver, Amici Restaurant in West Vancouver, and restaurants in White Rock, British Columbia. His experience spans luxury hotels, fine dining, and contemporary restaurants, allowing him to blend technical precision with approachable hospitality. At Fonda Fora, Chef Jhonattan leads the culinary program with a focus on regional Mexican cuisine, house-made tortillas, fresh seasonal ingredients, and modern techniques that respect traditional recipes. His menus celebrate the diversity of Mexico's culinary heritage while reflecting the local ingredients and multicultural spirit of Calgary. https://www.fondafora.com/events-2 daily 0.75 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/1623766394018-AMWHXRLB61DEECNXG43Z/DSCF7574.jpg Private Events - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.fondafora.com/contact daily 0.75 2026-07-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/1680288355459-UYVE1ZZQOSE4WEEL9DX2/Fonda+Fora+Room+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%2815%29.jpg Contact Interior of a restaurant with a long kitchen counter, shelves full of plates and bowls, and a chef preparing food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/06433ff5-ee13-416f-8ac1-c35e77527fd5/Fonda+Fora+Food+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%2839%29.jpg Contact A variety of plated dishes including a beef patty with microgreens, a yellow curry with seafood and vegetables, a dark bowl of pasta with herbs, and bowls of dessert with toppings, all on a dark granite countertop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/1680288345590-B1UOL1WQ58JJ06WCFQPX/Fonda+Fora+Room+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%2831%29.jpg Contact Modern, well-lit restaurant interior with wooden floors, large windows, and seating arrangements including a bar area, tables with candles, and beige sofas, decorated with flowers and greenery. https://www.fondafora.com/drinks daily 0.75 2026-05-21 https://www.fondafora.com/breakfast daily 0.75 2026-07-07 https://www.fondafora.com/happy-hour daily 0.75 2026-06-24 https://www.fondafora.com/weddings daily 0.75 2026-03-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/1680288370928-2VOMR5SEQA4B0GAW0YT1/Fonda+Fora+Room+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%2817%29.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/1680288267244-WHZQVMZ1XAPPQX8179IC/Fonda+Fora+Room+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%2833%29.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/1680288355459-UYVE1ZZQOSE4WEEL9DX2/Fonda+Fora+Room+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%2815%29.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/1680288310012-97KE6XQA0AACTC8P404Z/Fonda+Fora+Room+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%2825%29.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/1680288345590-B1UOL1WQ58JJ06WCFQPX/Fonda+Fora+Room+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%2831%29.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/1680288719094-ARES1YV0IKS45Y101R82/Fonda+Fora+Room+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%2820%29.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/1680288249547-08OOTN4KJOF7RUP4BIET/Fonda+Fora+Room+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%2838%29.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/1680288731014-5PL8YO0KMNVDW239RD5A/Fonda+Fora+Room+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%2833%29.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/1680288713049-REH9CRR9A86ZL3QHZUI3/Fonda+Fora+Room+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%2835%29+%281%29.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/1680288305629-82TQR47AQM6LQ05UM0SO/Fonda+Fora+Room+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%2824%29.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/1680288740201-3372E6L74JVRBG8HDD76/Fonda+Fora+Room+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%2826%29.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/1680288743074-OZ9VEDLPQ9P27PEP32AR/Fonda+Fora+Room+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%2842%29+%281%29.jpg Weddings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60634990c564411c24723153/a7543776-c778-4a79-b8dd-07f55614549a/Fonda+Fora+Food+Images+by+Eduardo+Abarca+Studio+%282%29+%281%29.jpg Weddings - 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