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Fonda San Miguel Austin Reviews
The ambiance and entry way show the true essence of the
The ambiance and entry way show the true essence of the restaurant. We showed up right at opening and found a table tucked in a patio corner. Immediately we were excited for the menu options. Each meal seems curated for an experience of authenticity.
Home sweet Fonda - man I love this place.
I got to take my traveling dinner crew here the other night, and everyone left satisfied. I went a little TOO hard on the queso fundido and ceviche that by the time our enchies came out, I was full. Our server checked several times if I had an issue
Management will not hire you if you're gay.
Was told by another manager the owner tom verbatim stated "no more gays" Please know this is the type of establishment you're enjoying. I've interviewed with them multiple times made it to the final stage of interviewing each ti
Horrible service. Bad drinks and bad food
1st time in 30+ years the service and food horrible. 8/25 Monday evening Something changed as waiter and food presentation so far below anything we ever encountered
Fonda San Miguel is THAT spot! From the moment I sat at the
Fonda San Miguel is THAT spot! From the moment I sat at the bar, everything about my experience was on point. I ordered the chicken tinga quesadillas and wow - SO good. They come with three pretty good size pieces, perfectly flavorful and satisfying.
This is a mainstay in my dining rotation.
If I take colleagues to dinner this is one of those places that leaves a favorable impression. Service and food are good. People always leave talking about how much they enjoyed their meal. For me, I haven't ventured too far into the menu, beca
Wonderful dinner tonight! The camarones en crema de
Wonderful dinner tonight! The camarones en crema de chipotle were fabulous. The ceviche was fresh and delicious. Service was exceptional! Cool Spanish decor. Can't wait to come back.
Fonda San Miguel definitely lives up to its name.
We had a 4-person group come in for a week day dinner. The place is decorated in a classic Mexican way with a super modern bar. The server for our dinner was fantastic, giving us great recommendations and always making sure we had everything we nee
The best food.
Appetizers and Bruch on Sunday. Absolutely fantastic.The building itself is absolutely gorgeous.
Such a beautiful restaurant! Especially loved the entrance.
Our waiter had great energy and gave us the backstory of the restaurant when we sat down. We had a few accommodations we needed to make, and he was happy to adjust the dishes. Our table was also right by where they make the tortillas which was super
It's been several months since I've been here.
Very disappointed in my experience tonight. Service was super friendly and would've been great if they would've come by the table a little more frequently and not left us hanging for the last 45 minutes waiting. The food was better at chipo
Great food and ambiance
The interior was gorgeous and a lot bigger than it looks like in pictures. The atmosphere was really great. Everyone was super friendly and our server Luis was amazing. We told him it was our first time and he recommended some great dishes. I had the
Austin’s Best High End Mexican Restaurant
Austin’s best high end Mexican restaurant is not downtown, it’s in the central Austin neighborhood of Brentwood. Fonda San Miguel has incredible food, ambience and style!
Great dinner
First time here in a few years. Place was crazy packed on a Weds night. Service could not keep up which made for a slow dinner. Drinks took 20+ minutes. Luckily the food is still top notch.
Fantastic Ambiance, food, and service!
Best restaurant in Austin. Amazing ambience, very romantic setting. Professional service, which is also friendly and accommodating. Varied interior Mexican offerings that are always tasty and with a great presentation. Flavorful lamb chops, grilled s
Lackluster Meal
Hadn't been here in a while, and never thought it was so Fabulous as others. However, returned here recently. It was Mediocre at best. We were given chips in a bowl for about one person, yet there were three of us. The salsas were good thoug
The best Mexican food Austin has to offer
This is THE best, most authentic interior Mexican food restaurant in Austin. It has been here for years and just keeps getting better and better. As you step in the door, you feel as if you've left Austin and walked into a beautiful Mexican vi
An unfortunate let down
A beautiful restaurant, fine service .And the dishes all look authentic interior Mexican. Unfortunately, quality has slipped a lot, and the dishes lack zest an depth in taste. A disappointment as the food used to be super. Yet, every table was full.
Always good food in a beautiful atmosphere
Whenever we get to Austin we try to eat here. We were not disappointed. The food was great and the service was wonderful, thanks Merilynn. We had our granddaughter with us and she was treated royally.
Transport Yourself to Upscale Mexican Bliss
Not a planner? Grab a 4-top table near the bar .. before they're gone at 5:30pm. As others have remarked, this is THE SPOT for high, quality Mexican Food. Ambiance is great and will transport you to a lush, green Mexican hacienda .. We started
Still wonderful food and service but changed the happy hour
Still wonderful food and service but changed the happy hour to only $2.00 off vs half off. Really shocked when I received the check. Updated review as I don't think it is fair to penalize this restaurant for the pricing change. This is still a trea
Great Mexican restaurant with a wonderful happy hour.
It gets busy very quickly after 5 PM. But what construction is going on next door, are they expanding where the old laundromat used to be?
I've heard soooo much about Fonda San Miguel since moving
I've heard soooo much about Fonda San Miguel since moving to Austin and I'm so glad I finally got to try it! Firstly, the vibes are so giving upscale Matt's El Rancho. Their margs were fabulous. Their queso fondido and guac was awesome. Guac had the
You need a reservation to eat here.
However, bar is first come, first serve. Service was pretty quick too. It's a beautiful place and nicely dim area. They do have natural light too. Food was surprisingly tasteful and drinks were great and flavorful too. The parking was actually not so
Our waiter was amazing, I have no complaints about the
Our waiter was amazing, I have no complaints about the service at all. It was also really cool inside of the restaurant as well. I did not enjoy my enchiladas that much I thought the sauce was very lacking and were slightly overpriced which is why I
The new and improved menu is quite enjoyable.
We took my Aunt to celebrate her birthday and she liked the festive environment with the mariachi band and colorful interiors. The food is rick and filling so it's an indulgence for special occasions. But there are only a few restaurants in Austin th
Great food with kind staff.
I'm pregnant and the hostesses were considerate and accommodating while waiting for our table. Our waiter and manager were also very kind and friendly. The inside was beautiful as well.
An absolute must when you live in Austin! Resys may be
An absolute must when you live in Austin! Resys may be hard to come by, but they reserve spots for walk ins. Best time to come in is during their happy hour where there are reduced prices on some of the items. The most recent trip I got a marg and
Yum yum YUM! The food here is absolutely delicious- I got
Yum yum YUM! The food here is absolutely delicious- I got the tacos al carbon with corn tortillas and the tortillas themselves were so fresh I could eat them alone. The steak melts in your mouth and the grilled onions were just an added but delightfu
First the atmosphere and art work are amazing.
The food is equally amazing although on the high side for Mexican food, although it is not your everyday Mexican food or Tex/Mex
Great food and service
Make sure to get a reservation as this is a busy place. Very attentive service by all the employees. Food was very flavorful. Had the tacos al carbon and my wife had a chicken quessadilla. Both were excellent. The chips and salsas were also grea
Not top tier
The Uber driver looked puzzled and wanted to know which concierge was displacing us so far out of downtown as a group of 6 looking for the best of what Austin has to offer. While this place is cool to look at inside and out, it’s a family eatery ou
I've lived in Austin for six years and it's been in just
I've lived in Austin for six years and it's been in just the past year that I've been learning that there's an entire class of restaurant in this city that relies entirely on nostalgia and a reputation from years past. These restaurants have been aro
My wife and returned to this establishment after
My wife and returned to this establishment after experiencing a wonderful meal less than a year ago. While the ambiance and service continue to be impeccable, the same cannot be said for the food. As with most mexican food establishments chips and sa
Excellent restaurant, couldn't recommend more highly.
The service, food and ambiance are spot on.
This place is so authentic and food was amazing .
This place definitely exceeded my expectations in every way possible. If you're craving authentic Mexican cuisine served with a side of hospitality, look no further than this hidden gem. I can't wait to return and explore more of their tantalizing me
Started going to Fonda San Miguel with my parents in 1976.
Today, it is my family's go to place for celebrations. The atmosphere is uniquely old school Austin. The food is authentic interior Mexican and consistently amazing. The service is first rate with staff that has been in place for generations. If yo
Still going strong since the 70s. One of the best restaurants in Austin.
Fonda San Miguel is one of my favorite restaurants in Austin and my go to when I have friends come in from out of town. A friend recently traveled here from the UK and I took him to dinner there. He had told me he wanted something other than Tex - Me
Walked in without a reservation on a Tuesday eve and was
Walked in without a reservation on a Tuesday eve and was impressed that they had a 45 min wait, BUT you could sit anywhere in front of house open seating and it was full service menu still!!! So we sat down and were promptly greeted by a kind server.
The food is overpriced for the quantity.
I ordered enchiladas and they were horrible, it came with literally 2 spoonfuls of rice and beans. Not worth the wait or price.
Food, service, and ambience were all on point.
We'll definitely be back! Best to reserve your table if going on a Friday or Saturday evening,
Amazing food and atmosphere.
We had wonderful servers who handled our large party perfectly. Definitely go around Christmas the decor is beautiful.
First time did not disappoint at all! Excellent drinks,
First time did not disappoint at all! Excellent drinks, guacamole, carne asada entree, Wagyu steak tacos, and el Mateo dessert to end the evening. Highly recommend!
Excellent and Unsual
Not your typical Mexican restaurant with unusual authentic dishes that will tickle the tastebuds and satisfy everyone. Especially impressed with a full plant based/vegan set of options that was not just the substitution style approach but rethinking
Great meal … As Always!
So good! Dinner with my wife and several of her work colleagues. All kinds of yummy appetizers -- beet tacos and cauliflower tacos, fried oyster tortillas (wow!), best lamb chops in Texas, memorable black beans, and crazy fresh guacamole. Entrees gr
Loved the atmosphere! And the food was exceptional.
The setting is exceptional due to lights and trees. Service was top notch and we each loved the meals (pork and beef). The pork shank simply melted off the bone and we recommend highly.
Top Notch, Authentic Mexican Food!
Outstanding food, service, and atmosphere. I ordered the ceviche as an appetizer and the cochinita pibil (Yucatan pork baked in a banana leaf) and both were VERY good. I'd highly recommend those dishes.
Bad
I went to this restaurant after 5 years. I’m super sorry to say that I was disappointed during my this visit. I sat on bar as I was alone.. to my disappointment both food and drinks were very disappointing. I felt like I wasted my money. I’m so
Gorgeous restaurant!
I wished I liked this restaurant better than I did. The outside entrance and interior is amazing Mexican architecture at its finest. This is the prettiest Mexican restaurant I've been to. I had the camarones crema de chipotle and queso asados. My wi
Outstanding Mexican restaurant
We really enjoyed our birthday dinner. From the moment that we walked into this beautifully decorated restaurant, we were not disappointed. The ceviche was outstanding! A generous bowl of fresh fish with avocado and pico de gallo. We loved the spinac
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