Fonda Lola

4.1

196 Reviews

CAN$31 to CAN$50

Mexican

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Fonda Lola is a casual bistro located in the heart of the coolest hood
Using sustainable ingredients, locally sourced products and focusing on the fresh nature of Mexican food and libations.

Lola was our matriarch. She was spicy and saucy. So we learned from her, to do what we love. make people happy by giving delicious drinks, mouthwatering food just like the abuela would .

Our unique #mexicanfiesta option offers the best 6 course tasting menu in the universe. A rollercoaster of emotions, flavours and textures .

Like we say in Mexico , mi casa es tu casa.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday-Friday:12:00 - 2:00pm Brunch: Saturday-Sunday: 11:00pm - 3:00pm Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday 5:00pm-8:00pm
Phone number
(647) 706-9105
Website
http://fondalola.com/
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Our Mexican fiesta is a one stop solution for entertaining your amigos y amigas.
Private party facilities
The Mexican fiesta !
Private party contact
fondalolato@gmail.com: (647) 961-1497

Location
942 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M6J 1G8
Neighborhood
Toronto / Ontario
Cross street
Shaw
Parking details
Street parking on Queen St. West or Shaw St.
Public transit
Queen St: 501 Queen Streetcar (or Bus) at Shaw<br />Ossignton: 63 Ossington Bus at Shaw
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

ClassicCA$15.00
Freshly squeezed lime juice, Himalayan pink salt, triple sec & house tequila. "In a world full of trends I want to remain a classic"
Lola'sCA$15.00
Muddled strawberry, lime, lychee liqueur & mezcal, topped with rose kombucha. "Lola's approved"
TamarindCA$15.00
Orange, lime & tamarind with triple sec and house tequila
KombuchaCA$15.00
Lime, orange, horchata & house tequila, topped with Rose Kombucha; Life change not included but encouraged

Cocktails

Vato SencilloCA$15.00
Gin, lime & orange with fresh muddled cucumbers, chamomile + basil infusion and tonic bitters
Classic MojitoCA$14.00
You already know it's gonna be good!
Strawberry MojitoCA$15.00
House infused strawberry + cumin rum, mint, lime and splash of soda. This is top notch!
SeñoritaCA$15.00
Hose made lime'cello vodka, St Germain, blueberries, lavender & green tea syrup, rose wine. Vegan, gluten free, dairy free, fat free... we got you!

Smoked To Amaze You

Macho ManCA$15.00
Bulleit bourbon, Ancho Reyes and almond liqueurs. Smoked to order with applewood and served with soda. "And I drink to myself, what a wonderful world"
Smoked BeerCA$12.00
Negra Modelo with touch of creme de cacao and cherry bitters
Smoked Cuba LibreCA$14.00
Oakwood aged house rum, smoked coke and a splash of lime. Yes it's smoked to amaze you

Beers

CoronaCA$8.00
Modelo EspecialCA$8.00
Negra ModeloCA$8.00
TecateCA$8.00
DauraCA$8.00
MicheladaCA$12.00
Lime juice, salt, tajin and choice of beer
CubetaCA$35.00
5 Mexican beers of your choice

Tequila & Mezcal

Jimador BlancoCA$8.00
Cazadores BlancoCA$9.00
Espolon BlancoCA$10.00
1800 BlancoCA$11.00
Casa Amigos BlancoCA$15.00
1800 ReposadoCA$12.00
Cazadores ReposadoCA$12.00
Espolon ReposadoCA$12.00
House AgedCA$13.00
Hornitos ReposadoCA$13.00
Los Arango ReposadoCA$15.00
Don Julio ReposadoCA$16.00
Cazadores AñejoCA$14.00
Maestro DobelCA$19.00
Roca PatronCA$20.00
Jaral de Berrio MezcalCA$12.00
Siete Misterios MezcalCA$12.00

Wine Not?

Red

House Cabernet MerlotCA$9.00
Campo Viejo Tempranillo - Rioja
- 5ozCA$12.00
- BottleCA$45.00
Campo Viejo Reserva - RiojaCA$50.00
Rioja Bordon Reserva - SpainCA$60.00

White

House Sauvignon BlancCA$9.00
Pinot Grigio
- 5ozCA$12.00
- BottleCA$45.00
ChardonayCA$50.00

Non Alcoholic

The purest, most nutrient dense juice you can get your hands on. Yes, we have virgin cocktails Ask your server - $8

JugosCA$6.00
Horchata, Hibiscus flower, Tamarind
Aguas FrescasCA$7.00
Strawberry, mint & lime, Horchata & berries
SodaCA$3.50
Soda water, coke, diet coke, ginger ale
Iced TeaCA$5.00

What 196 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.2Ambience
3.9Value

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LeoT
Chicago
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on March 1, 2020
overall3food3service5ambience4
Nice ambiance. Drinks were good but overpriced. Food was rather bland unfortunately.
JG
JohnnyGambler
Toronto
26 reviews
vip
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on February 23, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Restaurant is a real gem in Toronto!! Cosy and quaint with killer food!! Drinks and cocktails better than average but food is what makes this place dynamite. Highly recommend it if you want good value for money and something a little off the beaten path.
R
Roop
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 12, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service was excellent and the food delicious. Will be going again soon!
TT
TroyT
Toronto
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on February 11, 2020
overall4food4service5ambience4
The food was delicious, and our waiter was funny, kind, and very attentive., without being too overbearing. Happy to return again soon.
K
Katie
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall4food4service4ambience3
Very good portions of food for Winterlicious, enjoyed flavours. Found the cocktails expensive and the music a bit loud but would return for Taco Tuesday.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall2food4service4ambience3
Music was a bit too loud. Cozy atmosphere. A bit tight but overall nice place
F
Foodie789
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on February 9, 2020
overall3food3service2ambience3
I was disappointed with this restaurant. With the exception of the tortilla soup, which was delicious, the rest of the meal was just okay. What really left a bad taste in my mouth was the service. The servers were more attentive to the other patrons than they were with us and I’m still waiting for the water I asked for. Despite telling the staff that I had made a reservation, I received an email the next day saying that I didn’t show up.
AN
AshleyN
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 1, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Mojitos are great!! Baha Fish Tacos were yummy
TO
TOPS
Toronto
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2020
overall5food5service5ambience5
Winterlicious 2020 lunch. Portions were perfect. Soup delicious. Chicken main dish delicious. Churros was warm and a little hard/ though. Flan was amazing! Overall a good experience and would go back.
S
Sasha
Toronto
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 26, 2020
overall3food3service4ambience4
Our experience was good overall. Atmosphere was nice and the service was good. The challenge was we didn't feel it was great value for the money. The portions seemed very small for the price. For example quac and chips were approx $14 and it was a very small serving. Shrimp taco's were good (I've had better) but again 3 very small taco's for approx $15. Drinks were very good but again $15 for a pretty small glass. I think this is the reason they're not busy when everything else in the area is packed.
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Aastha
Toronto
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on January 24, 2020
overall5food4service4ambience5
Fonda Lola made our 1st dating anniversary super special! Their whole team of servers and chef were so welcoming and warm, and the food and drinks were amazing! We love coming here whenever we can, as they make our experience extra special!
T
Taylor
Toronto
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 28, 2019
overall1food1service1ambience1
We drove from Hamilton to find that the restaurant was closed. Booking a reservation should not have been an option for this restaurant if they are closed for the holidays.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and service but was a little loud.
K
Karibu
Toronto
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 29, 2019
overall2food1service1ambience5
Unfortunately, the food was so bad that I cannot give Fonda Lola the credit its decor deserves. The overall space and ambience was beautiful but the food was extremely expensive and not at all well-cooked or seasoned. We won't be coming back
JM
JodiM
Toronto
13 reviews
4.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
We really enjoy Fonda Lola. It’s our third time, and it won’t be our last!
D
David
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Stumbled across this place on a walk one day and decided to try it. It was just perfect, from the food to the service to the interiors - just perfect. Thank you.
TF
TorontoFoodGuru
Toronto
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on October 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a fantastic place this is. The food and the personal service by the owner and the chef is amazing. Great Mexican food. Authentic and real.
TF
TorontoFoodGuru
Toronto
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on October 10, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing place! Authentic Mexican in Toronto. Dinner menu is so great. The steak is incredible. Ceviche is so fresh and tangy. The guac is real and tastes so good. My fav Mexican in the city. Really nice ownership and staff as well. The lights and the room in general is sooo good as well. My fav.
TF
TorontoFoodGuru
Toronto
59 reviews
vip
5.0
59 reviews
Dined on October 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best Mexican in the city. Everything is so fresh and authentic. The colours, the ingredients, the taste!!! It doesn’t get better than this for Mexican food in Toronto. If you haven’t eaten here yet and you like Mexican food, you need to get here and fast. AMAZING!!!
CW
ChrisW
Toronto
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2019
overall5food4service3ambience5
Lovely lovely restaurant! If you ever go promise me you will go to the patio... Super cute & cozy even is the crisp weather of autumn. I cannot imagine what it would be like in beautiful summer weather!
HF
HomeFood
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2019
overall2food1service3ambience2
My friends invited me to celebrate my birthday -I come from Mexico. I was happy as I had not been to Fonda Lola and the website looked nice. Very disapointing experience. Not worth the time or money. Super expensive for very mediocre food. "Mexican inspired" but far from authentic. A bit flavourless to be honest. Patio space, tables and benches were very small and uncomfortable. Will not return.
JC
JohnC
Toronto
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really great food. And the drinks were well made. Would definitely go back
J
Jessica
Toronto
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience5
I love this restaurant. Their styling is unique, cute, and fun and their food is great (and easy to share). It's both a cute spot for a date night and a fun place to go with friends. It's one of my favourite spots for Mexican cuisine in Toronto.
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yyzfoodie
Toronto
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved everything about Fonda Lola. Can’t wait to go back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Another excellent dinner
p
pizzasnob1
Salt Lake City
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on July 26, 2019
overall4food5service5ambience5
Really wonderful taco bar and tortilla soup - really. The patio is charming both in decor and shade. We thought the servers were tops. The coke was flat, the replacement was flat, how can that be? Not from a fountain, supposedly cans freshly opened but flat coke is a drag. They shouldn't have charged us for the flat drinks but that was a small thing, overall, we loved them.
HC
HarrisC
Toronto
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 20, 2019
overall4food4service4ambience4
We went for summerlicious. Food was very tasty, but portions were a bit small. Will go back for the regular menu next time! Still enjoyed the experience!
s
sma11
Toronto
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on July 18, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience4
The salsa was delicious..one of the best I've tasted. The homemade tortilla chips were warm and tasty. The food came out fast and the staff were friendly. Unfortunately it's not wheelchair accessible (well at least not if you have to go to the bathroom...it's downstairs). I will be back to try something different.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on July 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely cozy place. Amazing food. Worth checking it!
R
Ruth
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 14, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here for summerlicious for brunch. The portion was very small but it was very delicious. The ambience at the patio was very nice. I loved everything except the chair i was sitting on that was very wobbly. I would come back here again
OG
OliverG
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 13, 2019
overall2food1service2ambience3
Food was bland with very little flavour. The waitress was a little condescending at times and definitely acted like she was doing us a favour by bringing our food out. Decor is nice and has an expensive feel, but the food is poor.
VP
VickiP
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2019
overall3food2service2ambience4
We went here for summerlicious and the items were so small. Atmosphere at the back patio is super cool, drinks were good but really expensive.
RA
RachelA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2019
overall5food4service5ambience5
The fish taco and cilantro dressing was delicious. The classic Mojito was refreshing, and the avocado ice cream was sinful treat. The restaurant was so pretty with the back patio and twinkly lights, down to the blue and white plates with orange napkins a feast for the senses as well and the stomach.
TE
TorontoEater
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on July 10, 2019
overall2food2service2ambience1
The food was ok. It wasn't bad and there was nothing wrong. It was just ok. The dining room was a million degrees without AC and no fans to move the hot air around. Kinda killed our vibe. Brought in a group of 20 people and didn't get much of a thank you or any sort of acknowledgement from the manager - which is a missed opportunity for them to earn back a customer. Toronto is full of options and this wasn't good enough to go back.
S
Sasha
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on July 9, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food is so flavourful and fresh! Even the margaritas are made with real fruit and taste fantastic!
CR
ClaudeR
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 6, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The team is amazing and very friendly
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on July 4, 2019
overall3food3service2ambience2
Service very slow and waitress inattentive. Tree on patio kept dropping little leaves in our hair, our drinks and food.
S
Sasha
Toronto
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food quality, ambience, and drinks were all so amazing! Event the owner came out to say hi and to check in. They have $3.50 taco Tuesdays and the food is off the charts amazing!! I'll definitely be coming back
OT
OpenTable Diner
Toronto
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2019
overall3food2service3ambience3
We tried several dishes and none were crowd pleasers. The best thing we tried was the fish tacos.
HO
HeleneO
Toronto
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2019
overall5food5service5ambience5
From the moment you walk in, you know your experience will be authentic and special.

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Cross street
Shaw
Neighborhood
Toronto / Ontario
Hours of operation
Lunch: Tuesday-Friday:12:00 - 2:00pm Brunch: Saturday-Sunday: 11:00pm - 3:00pm Dinner: Tuesday - Thursday: 6:00pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 6:00pm - 11:00pm, Sunday 5:00pm-8:00pm
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Traditional Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street parking on Queen St. West or Shaw St.
Public transit
Queen St: 501 Queen Streetcar (or Bus) at ShawOssignton: 63 Ossington Bus at Shaw
Payment options
AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Additional
Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://fondalola.com/
Phone number
(647) 706-9105
Catering
Our Mexican fiesta is a one stop solution for entertaining your amigos y amigas.
Private party facilities
The Mexican fiesta !
Private party contact
fondalolato@gmail.com: (647) 961-1497

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Margaritas

ClassicCA$15.00

Lola'sCA$15.00

TamarindCA$15.00

KombuchaCA$15.00

Cocktails

Vato SencilloCA$15.00

Classic MojitoCA$14.00

Strawberry MojitoCA$15.00

SeñoritaCA$15.00

Smoked To Amaze You

Macho ManCA$15.00

Smoked BeerCA$12.00

Smoked Cuba LibreCA$14.00

Beers

CoronaCA$8.00

Modelo EspecialCA$8.00

Negra ModeloCA$8.00

TecateCA$8.00

DauraCA$8.00

MicheladaCA$12.00

CubetaCA$35.00

Tequila & Mezcal

Jimador BlancoCA$8.00

Cazadores BlancoCA$9.00

Espolon BlancoCA$10.00

1800 BlancoCA$11.00

Casa Amigos BlancoCA$15.00

1800 ReposadoCA$12.00

Cazadores ReposadoCA$12.00

Espolon ReposadoCA$12.00

House AgedCA$13.00

Hornitos ReposadoCA$13.00

Los Arango ReposadoCA$15.00

Don Julio ReposadoCA$16.00

Cazadores AñejoCA$14.00

Maestro DobelCA$19.00

Roca PatronCA$20.00

Jaral de Berrio MezcalCA$12.00

Siete Misterios MezcalCA$12.00

Wine Not?

Red

House Cabernet MerlotCA$9.00

Campo Viejo Tempranillo - Rioja

Campo Viejo Reserva - RiojaCA$50.00

Rioja Bordon Reserva - SpainCA$60.00

White

House Sauvignon BlancCA$9.00

Pinot Grigio

ChardonayCA$50.00

Non Alcoholic

JugosCA$6.00

Aguas FrescasCA$7.00

SodaCA$3.50

Iced TeaCA$5.00

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