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Fonda San Miguel

4.1 (1.4k reviews)
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Moderate noise
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Good for groups
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Crepas De Cajeta
Bryan B.

Perfect anniversary happy hour and dinner. Highly recommend a LA RUBIA for a summer type drink if starting off with a cocktail. Almost always go for the ANCHO RELLENO SAN MIGUEL but love every item here I've ever tried. Had the CREPAS DE CAJETA this time with a coffee - amazing! A favorite place for awesome service and vibe. Valet is a great option btw.

Lobby with delicious house Margaritas with Tajín
Sara F.

Fonda San Miguel never disappoints! We visited on Cinco de Mayo with another couple, and as expected, the place was packed--but we were pleasantly surprised to find a table fairly quickly on a first-come, first-served basis. We started with their famous house Margaritas with Tajín, and they were absolutely delicious--and definitely strong in the best way. My boyfriend and I shared the Ceviche Las Brisas, which was incredibly fresh with generous, perfectly cut pieces of fresh white fish from the Gulf of Mexico. For our main dish, we split the vegetable Enchiladas de Mole Poblano, served with rice and black refried beans. I wish the enchiladas had more vegetables. Everything on the plate was outstanding, and I truly think they have the best mole in town--rich, complex, and unforgettable. We were also celebrating a friend's birthday, and the staff made it extra special by surprising her with a complimentary Tres Leches cake, which was just as amazing as everything else we had. Great food, lively atmosphere, and wonderful service--Fonda San Miguel continues to be one of our favorite spots. We can't wait to go back!

Our dinner!
Robin H.

We had the best server! Could only get a5:45 reservation so we wanted to ease in to dinner, and our server made it happen. We had a drink, delicious prickly pear margarita! He brought warm chips and salsa...he gave great recommendations and we ordered a second drink... We told him when we wanted the food and it arrived soon after, and could not have been more delicious! Duck special with green mole, and chicken enchiladas suizas. So delicious all around! Love the decor. Beautiful light fixtures, warm Mexican vibe throughout...

Margs and then some hehee!
Sonny Boy G.

This spot get busy so come when they're open unless you call in for a reservation beforehand!! Decided to come here for happy hour and sat at the bar. Greeted by Barry, he helped out on drinks and appetizers. Glad he was able to help decide on what to order cuz what was ordered was full of flavor and delicious!! Came in a few weeks later and back at the bar and this time Jimmy helped out. The staff here is awesome and the food, fan-friggn-tastic!! Going to come here again and again and again and again Hahaa!!

Karen G.

I've never been excited to write a restaurant review before, but Fonda San Miguel exceeded every expectation. Located just off the main road in the Allandale neighborhood, the restaurant sits in an area where quiet residential streets mix naturally with local shops. We knew immediately we were in the right place when we saw cars making a beeline for the valet. The dramatic, old-world entrance with its historic hacienda feel, set the tone instantly and had me genuinely excited for what was to come. We arrived about 30 minutes early hoping to hang out at the bar, but the place was already buzzing and completely packed! We were told we'd be seated closer to our 8 p.m. reservation, which was understandable given how lively it was. The air was filled with conversation and energy. We made our way to the bar, but every seat was taken, always a good sign! The bar itself is stunning. The back bar rises into glass-fronted shelves lined with vintage bottles, decanters, and colorful vessels, all dramatically backlit in saturated jewel tones. The bottles glow like artifacts. What truly elevates the space is the stained glass running beneath the shelving, so intricate, richly colored panels that cast a soft, prismatic glow across the bar top. Light reflects off the glassware and marble, creating a layered, luminous depth. This restaurant nails every important detail from service and decor to food and drinks. Our server, Daniel, was phenomenal. His recommendations were spot-on, and he checked in at just the right moments without ever hovering. What we ordered: Appetizers Lobster and Shrimp Tostada Special- one of the specials. A beautifully composed tostada topped with tender lobster and shrimp. Queso Fundido with Rajas- arrived bubbling hot, rich, and comforting, with the roasted poblano strips adding just the right balance of smokiness and depth. What truly elevated it was that it came with fresh, house-made tortillas. Angels on Horseback- beautifully executed, but what really stood out were the pickled vegetables served alongside the shrimp. Ate mine without the bacon. Drinks Pepino Pica (their cucumber margarita) -- so good I had two La Rubia- vibrant without being overly sweet Paloma- clean citrusy and well executed. A classic drink you can never go wrong with this. Entrees Vegetable Enchilada de Mole Poblano (my order): deeply comforting and beautifully executed. The mole was rich without being heavy, and every bite was savory and satisfying. One of my friends described it as perfectly authentic with an elevated flair. Beef Wellington Special: ordered by my friend, who said it was cooked and prepared flawlessly. Enchiladas Suizas: another solid, well-executed dish that was thoroughly enjoyed. Dessert Tres Leches (shared)- not your traditional overly sweet version. The flavors were beautifully balanced, light, and absolutely delicious. A small but thoughtful detail: my friend ordered a Coca-Cola and it was served in an OG glass Coke bottle, which felt perfectly on brand. Shoutout to Paul, the manager, who made sure every table was taken care of and was consistently present throughout the evening. Overall a 10/10 for ambiance, service, and food. Everything was top-notch. This is a must-visit in Austin, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone!

Ancho Releno was tasty & not heavy
Sean N.

First time visit. Food was amazing. Atmosphere a bit loud, but understandable. Had to ask for utensils after we got our chips & salsa. Server was good but had to serve over 15 tables with like 50 people. He did good.

Inside
Brooke D.

Came here yesterday for the first time with my boyfriend for happy hour and we both had such a good time! For starters, the atrium area of the restaurant right off of the entrance is so cute. We showed up at 6 on a Tuesday and had no issue getting a table. Everything we ordered was excellent! The margs were delicious and the happy hour appetizers were a good size. We enjoyed everything thoroughly but especially enjoyed the ceviche and the tostadas. I am excited to come back here again!

flour quesadillas and enchiladas de pato (the green one)
Christina L.

I came right when they opened and was able to get a seat in the atrium. Even though it wasn't the main dining room, it was still such a lovely spot due to how beautifully stunning the architecture and interior was. They have your classic chips and dips as you wait for your food and I enjoyed the dips sooooo much (we got 3 rounds of chips and extra refills on the dips). For my entree, I ordered their quesadillas with wild mushrooms and huitlacoche and it was so delicious. It looks pretty simple but the earthiness of the mushrooms paired with the cheese and the spices of the chipotle salsa went so perfectly together. Can't wait to come back here in the future!

Niharika G.

Finally tried Fonda San Miguel; this place is truly one of the OG Austin restaurants, and it absolutely lives up to the hype. Parking was surprisingly easy, the interior is gorgeous with so much color and character, and the service was warm and attentive the whole night. I loved every dish we ordered, but the Enchiladas de Pato and the Carne Asada a la Tampiqueña were standouts. The tenderloin was perfectly grilled and came with guacamole, rajas, refritos negros, and a cheese enchilada with mole poblano that was incredible. And the tres leches is creamy, perfectly soaked!!! Already planning to come back to try the cocktails next time!!

CAMARONES CON CHIPOTLE
Amber B.

Reservations are available on Resy. Highly recommend as this place fills up quick. Plenty of parking in the parking lot and street parking nearby. The hostess stand is not as soon as you walk in, but if you walk a little further pass the tables, it's on the right. The service was very tentative, fast, and friendly. They offered several of their recommendations and none of them disappointed. I will be back for that shrimp dish for sure.

Michael L.

THE BIG: Staple of Austin! Located in the Allandale neighborhood of Central Austin. Decor is like you're walking into a bustling hacienda in Mexico. At night the lights come alive. Parking is tough but there is valet and private lot available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: My sister was in town and she was craving some authentic Mexican food. We've never tried Fonda and managed to snag a table on a Friday night. It was PACKED inside. You can make table reservations but the front part of the restaurant is first come first serve. For food, we got the plato de miguel, cochinita pibil, and the short rib birria. Highly recommend the cochinita pibil. Came in a nice banana leaf wrapped presentation and the meat was super moist. The plato de miguel provided a nice variation of sampling. The lambchops were my favorite from that. For desserts, we got the vanilla crepas and the mole sticky pudding. I'm a sucker for anything that's vanilla crepas. THE FINAL BAMBOO: Overall, for everything, we spent around $150 for everything. Great meal and would definitely come back to try more food items.

Kristine L.

5/5 Excellent food and service! I came with my husband and sister-in-law on a Friday night. We were able to find a seat by the bar. Note, the front of the restaurant is first come, first serve, where the right/back side is for reservations. It can get a bit hectic to find a table, so I recommend asking the people seated if you could have their seat after so no one else takes it. As soon as you walk in, you're transported to another place. The walls are filled with life and color! The service is out of this world. Roberto did an amazing job taking care of our order and brining out a dessert for my sister-in-law's birthday. Food comes out very quick as well! Highly recommend the San Miguel Platter to get a bit of everything. I also loved the short rib and the crepes for dessert. The flour tortillas are so so good as well. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. There is free valet parking, or street parking (make sure you're not blocking anyone's driveway). Can't wait to come back. Fonda Fridays!!

Guava marg
Stefanie D.

I'm ashamed I've lived in Austin so long and only tried Fonda San Miguel last night for the first time. My boyfriend and I were celebrating Christmas and our anniversary and I was impressed even the hostesses knew to wish us a happy anniversary from our reservation. The place was decked out for Christmas and so busy- but I now know why! We started with a frozen guava margarita and the frozen sangria. The guava margarita was so thickly and creamy it was like a tangy alcoholic guava milkshake. Sangria was good, not great. I'd stick with the margs. We got the queso flameado, no chorizo. All I can is hell yeah! The cheese was so thick and melty and flavorful and the perfect level of salt. The blue corn tortillas and flour tortillas were warm and delicious and they brought us extra upon request for no upcharge. We were so full after just the app! For entrees we did the cochinita pibul and the carne a la tampequeña. First- the pork. Wrapped in a nana leaf and literally MELTING? Can meat melt? It felt like this did. The black beans were perfect and I like the plantains with the spicy sauce. My only change would be the rice was dry and not too flavorful. Served with tortillas to make more tacos! The steak was INSANE! Cut like butter and perfectly grilled to a medium rare. The enchilada suiza was delicious. We were both thrilled with our meals. I also got the sweet potato as an added side bc, why not- and it was the best sweet potato of my life HOWEVER I do not think it was worth a $12 price tag especially without any protein on it. But I'm glad I tried it. For dessert we had the tres leches, and my now you might see a theme- it was DELICIOUS. The mango sorbet was some of the best I ever had. Above all tho, the service was impeccable. Our waitress was so friendly, attentive, and wished us so much love and luck with our anniversary. She wrapped all our leftovers in nice separate containers and added in extra tortillas to take home without us even asking. I loved that she let us order and enjoy our appetizer before even asking if we wanted to order dinner- she just let us relax and enjoy each course. I will say the valet was a bit of a mess but they were super apologetic about it- and I cannot WAIT to come back!

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Do they host large parties? I want to host my birthday dinner here and have not been able to get in contact with the restaurant

No reservations for a party of 2? We'll be in Austin next week and tried to make reservations but it appears they don't accept reservations for two.

They do accept reservations for 2 people. They use RESY - the issue is they are booked out already, place is always packed. Looks like February 7th 5pm is the earliest available for 2 people. GL !! Place is great! Always slammed! You can try to walk… 

Do they still have a happy hour menu for food? If so, when is it?

Thanks for asking! Our Happy Hour menu offers drink and food specials Monday - Thursday from 5 - 7pm in the Bar and Atrium areas. Half-price appetizers are Quesadillas, Tacos al Pastor, Ceviche las Brisas… 

Is there walk up bar seating?

Yes, there is.

Is there a dress code?

Hello there Sara G! All of these answers from previous patrons are correct in that Fonda San Miguel has no dress code. We pride ourselves in providing meals for special occasions (First Date, College Graduation celebration, Birthday parties for just… 

Do they still do Sunday brunch?

They stopped brunch during Covid and they started doing Sunday dinner. I would check w them directly.

Is there live music?

Thanks for asking! We are enjoying music by Mariachi Cielo Azul whose members drop by unannounced and unplanned. The spontaneity adds to the fun. We encourage everyone to stop by often. Who knows when mariachi music will be playing to enhance your… 

How much is the Sunday brunch for children?

The Sunday Buffet is no longer offered. We are closed on Sundays.

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