Description:
This was one of the first restaurants to introduce fine dining a la Mexicana to Texas, and it's a landmark restaurant. But as of late, it has been in a holding pattern, keeping the quality up but not showing much imagination. You can get classic dishes such as mole poblano and cochinita pibil that are nicely prepared, but the dinner menu doesn't have much that's new. Fonda enjoys a faithful clientele that is locked in. These customers seek the dishes that they know, and the dining experience, when taken as a whole, is thoroughly enjoyable. There's something about the graceful rooms, the rich colors, and the attractive lighting that makes for a charming evening. For the pleasure of this experience, you pay quite a bit more than at other Mexican restaurants, but for a special evening it's worth it.
Sunday brunch is a big deal at Fonda, with a more interesting selection of dishes (such as fruit gazpacho and chilaquiles). If money were no object . . .
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User Reviews for Fonda San Miguel
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SO Good!
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Great food, great staff. Robert W. is the best bartender!
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- posted on 05.08.12
- by joncgif
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Central Mexican gourmet cuisine!
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The Sunday brunch is the BEST, you can taste EVERYTHING, and I think I did. Beautiful original art on the walls make this a hidden treasure. Made me feel like I was walking the streets...
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- posted on 05.01.12
- by Cremagrande
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Good Mexican fair, but not TEX-MEX
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Austin is probably the Tex-Mex capital of the world. There is no shortage of great Tex-Mex joints. This is not one of them. The dishes are more traditional internal mexican food. The...
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- posted on 05.01.12
- by austinboy
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Fonda San Miguel
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Lush decor, attentive service & interior Mexican cuisine are worth the hefty price tag on Fonda's menu. Brunch here is a don't-miss.
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- posted on 03.16.12
- by by ATXGastronomist at Citysearch
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Inviting atmosphere, Forgettable food
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While the atmosphere and decor of Fonda San Miguel are inviting, the real reason for dining at a restaurant, the food, was unimpressive, especially for one of a higher price point....
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- posted on 12.16.11
- by by FadedGray at Citysearch
Awards:
Austin360.com
- Top Restaurant 2007
- Top Restaurant 2008
CitySearch
- Mexican Food 2005 – Audience Winner
- Mexican Food 2007 – Audience Winner
Frommer's
- Recommended 2010
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +1 512 459 4121
Address:
- 2330 West North Loop Boulevard
- Austin, TX 78756
Neighborhood:
Central AustinPayments:
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Hours:
- M-Th 5:30p- 9:30p, F-Sa 5:30p-10:30p, Su 11a-2p
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