Fonda de Paula

Downers Grove, IL · Restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in Downers Grove
#6
of 110 restaurants
City Percentile
84%
rating percentile
Address
Fonda de Paula, 1012 Curtiss St, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Phone
(630) 866-8383
Website
fondadepaula.com
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

Fonda de Paula is a restaurant located in Downers Grove, IL. It is one of 110 restaurants listed in Downers Grove. Its 4.7-star rating is above the Downers Grove city average of 4.2 stars. It ranks #6 of 110 restaurants in Downers Grove. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Fonda de Paula

FONDA is a modern Mexican restaurant offering elevated comfort dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and warm, community-driven hospitality. Inspired by Chef Juan’s grandmother Paula, we blend tradition with contemporary flavor in a welcoming neighborhood... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–11 PM
Sunday11 AM–9 PM
Monday11 AM–10 PM
Tuesday11 AM–10 PM
Wednesday11 AM–10 PM
Thursday11 AM–10 PM
Friday11 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★☆ 4.0 Giana Aiello · Mar 2026

Went here for the first time and it was so fun! The guac made table side was so cool and absolutely delish. My cocktail arrived in this fun clay dish, which I was not expecting. I got the quesabirria tacos which were very good, but could’ve been a bit more tender, or come with some dipping on the side. The churro cart was such a cute touch, and I LOVED the horchata ice cream. Will definitely be returning.

★★★★★ 5.0 Greg R · Dec 2025

Had a great lunch here yesterday. I am celiac and will say that they do a great job of marking what is or can be made GF on the menu. Margaritas are terrific and food is very good. I had the enchiladas enmoladas and others in our party had tacos/burritos. Everyone loved their food and drinks. Highly recommend the Camila Cristalina margarita. Delicious.

★★★★★ 5.0 Steven Hall · Jan 2026

Popped in for lunch and enjoyed our meals. We had tableside guacamole, a couple tacos, milanesa and campechano, and pollo enjoyed mole poblano. The warm tortilla chips and salsa with bean and cheese dip were also very good.

★★★★★ 5.0 Esra Tasdelen · Feb 2026

We went as a group and the service and food were great! I loved the fresh guacamole prepared tableside. Our server was a bit busy but still as attentive as can be. I got the quesabirria taco and the vegetarian Milanesa. They were both so yummy! I don't drink alcohol so really appreciated the mocktail options, got the Dulce Chamoy which was delicious!! on a Thursday night it was a bit loud but we had lots of fun!

★★★★★ 5.0 Reina Maldonado · Jan 2026

Love this place!! We accidentally walked to this area to get to my parked car after eating next door. The inside looked so cute and from the looks of it looked like people were enjoying their food. We were curious to go in. Had a few drinks which were an amazing! The Catalina to die for. We had chips and 3 different salsas which was delicious. We saw a lady going around in a cart making fresh guacamole. I will come and eat here soon I kept looking at everyone’s food. Bad thing I had eaten before coming here. I’m from Elmhurst and here we have no good Mexican places. This place looks authentic. I always go to downers grove. Will be back soon. Our bartender Miguel was so attentive he gave us a few samples of drinks so we can try next.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Dine In ✓ Fast Service ✓ Lunch ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Alcohol ✓ Cocktails ✓ Coffee ✓ Comfort Food ✓ Vegetarian Options ✓ Bar Onsite ✓ Casual ✓ Accepts Reservations ✓ Free Parking Lot ✓ Free Street Parking

Services

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