La Fonda on Wilshire Reopens After $1 Million Renovation

After being closed for a year, La Fonda on Wilshire reopened October 1 with an event to celebrate the newly refurbished landmark. During the grand reopening party, the venue unveiled its new entertainment and cultural center, the centerpiece of the $1 million renovation project. The entire Spanish colonial-style building is available for buyout, offering 20,000 square feet of event space. The second-level cultural center holds 100, the restaurant 200, and the Hayworth Theater 300.

Future community outreach programs for the cultural center include a joint effort with LAUSD to form a mariachi group, revolving shows featuring the works of local artists, and other Mexican cultural initiatives. Mariachi Monumental de America de Juan Jose Almaguer—which performed at the opening party—plays in the restaurant Wednesday through Sunday.