I had a terrible experience at Hondo's. After dining there this past Saturday, I ended up with severe food poisoning. The symptoms started just a few hours after my meal and ruined my entire evening. Not only did I get sick, but my two friends that came with me also ended up with food poisoning. We all ordered different things which is crazy. I had the chili, one friend had the brisket, and another ordered the pulled pork. The food tasted bland and almost as if it had been sitting in the fridge or freezer for a while. This place is a health hazard, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Now it's been several days and all of our stomachs are still upset which completely ruined our trip to Fredericksburg. Avoid at all costs! read more

What a great place to hang out on a nice evening. We just had beers and appetizers but everything was delicious. Sitting out listening to Texas music was a highlight of our trip. We will return. read more

Love Hondo's, the atmosphere and history, and wasn't as packed as usual which was nice. Had the brisket Macaroni and Cheese, which was enough for two and tasted great. Also had the Nacho Construction which fell short of the mark. The cheese was thick but cold and was poured over the top of the chips and chicken. You had to pull chunks of cheese off to get to below which was just chips, onions and chicken chunks. I like my nachos with cheese spread throughout, and a bit more fluud. read more

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Hill Country classic. Great house margaritas, good food and outdoor patio in the shade is dog friendly and offers great Texas live music on certain daze. Highly recommended! Enjoy read more

Great place with a fun Texas vibe!! The live music was a nice touch. The queso with meat in it was a standout. My friend said his chicken sandwich was tasty and I really enjoyed my chalupas. Highly recommend for a casual meal in Fredericksburg. read more

Come here if you ar hungry!!! Portions are llarge! The live band was great and the staff was friendly. Definitely coming back next time I'm in town! read more

Waited an hour and 15 minutes for a table. It's only our high school friends 10th anniversary and now they're engaged.... After waiting they offered two 4 seater tables.... After speaking to the host and manager apparently we were supposed to request that we seat all together? So that's my review.... Request you seat with everyone you're coming with lol We left and found food and drinks somewhere else read more

Hondo's - Bars Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Amazing food! Ordered the chips and queso and the deconstructed nachos with brisket. I loved everything! We were seated quickly, great system on self service and the food was made quickly and was hot when served. The portion sizes are quite big so even the small queso was large so prepare to share! I will definitely be revisiting when in Fredericksburg. We also had nice live music when we sat outside. read more

We had six people for lunch yesterday (3-14-26) and we decided to eat inside. The food was okay but but the service was awful. The guy taking orders was rude and flat uninterested in working. The girl working the bar was worse. She was hateful and extremely rude! I simply asked a question on how things worked because none of us had ever been there before. Her response was an eye roll and a big sigh. If you don't like your job or people... do us all a favor and go work somewhere else. read more

Ordered two burgers to go....cost was $56 and some change . Got the curly fries and they tasted worse than the bagged frozen Arby curly fries you get at Walmart. They were also cold and old. My burger was the fried chicken burger. The bun was cold and stale . The burger fell apart. Could not eat it. The ratios (meat size vs bun size) were way off!! Wayyyy too expensive and not tasteful at all!! Would prefer Sonic! read more

We had a great experience for lunch today. We were traveling with our 2 dogs so we needed someplace where we could take them with us. They were busy but they seated us quickly. There was a young man that helped us and was so sweet to my dogs and even offered and brought us a bowl of water. The food was so good. I got the green chicken enchiladas hubs got the pulled pork sandwich. We will stop again next time we. One through there. read more

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Great food!! Amazing food!! So good! We had the portobello mushroom quesadilla and Rueben sandwich! 10/10! I also had the popsicle margarita and omg! Amazing you had to be your own waiter but we didn't mind. A bit too loud outside hence why we decided to sit inside. Very causal nice place read more

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My husband and I met a group of friends for dinner at Hondo's based on their ability to accommodate a group and variety of food options on their menu. We ordered 2 of their 3 daily specials since we were not familiar with their foods. My husband had what amounted to Brisket on top of fries and I had Brisket Mac 'n cheese. The Brisket over fries were unappetizing to me since it appeared very greasy. My husband ate mostly meat leaving behind the fatty pieces but left the fries. They were over fried and greasy. I ate the Brisket Mac 'n Cheese. While it was tasty at the time of eating, it did not sit well with me later. Perhaps we chose poorly. We may give them another try in the future so am not sure if we recommend or not at the time of this review. Note: There were also no greens whatsoever unless you count the 1/2 tsp of chopped parsley as decoration. read more

Live music gastropub that is good place to grab a meal while listening to music and being outside. The service is kinda of a zoo where you can order at either bar for drinks or food with everyone having to go inside the bar to retrieve their own food. I ordered the bacon burger and it was a decent burger since it was a bit over cooked. And I got that with "curly fries" but it looked like half circles rather than actual curly fries! read more

Hondo's - Bacon burger - Bars Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Place looked nice had live music that was good just don't eat here. Hard pass on this one Ribs were swimming in bbq sauce to make up for being reheated and the quessadilla they didn't even melt the cheese the meat was very dry. Very disappointed had to go eat down the street read more

Hondo's - Awful quesadilla - Bars Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

This place was so cute, the live music and dance floor was so much fun to watch! The staff and service were super speedy and polite! I ordered the nachos and my cheese came out already hardened and not appetizing. I ended up ordering queso as a supplement and come to find out it's the same cheese just melted but for some reason was 100% better. I got my go to drink, deep Eddys lemon and sprite and it was perfect! Highly recommend the queso and NOT the nachos! read more

This is a nice spot if you enjoy live music and want the full Western feel of the Wild West. I found it quite charming. Although we inquired about the best items on the menu, we ended up not choosing any of them, which was a mistake on our part. I ordered the chicken fried steak with fries, while my friend opted for the BBQ sandwich. Both dishes could have used more seasoning; it was a bit disappointing. Nonetheless, I'm glad I experienced this spot and could cross it off my list! read more

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Went here for lunch on a Friday afternoon. Was a great place to hang out and have a beer. Had really great burger (tex-mex). The staff was great - was able to chat with them and get good recommendations. I can imagine this place is packed during the peak season. Highly recommended - will return. read more

Canned beer. Food was over salted and very greasy. We were both ill the next day with food poisoning.

For your information, this is a self-help restaurant! You'll have to order your food and pick it up at a window. The initial ambiance fits the area and looks like a good time. The outside areas have a longer wait time because of the live music aspect and open seating. The inside area is smaller and has access to their antique bar. The bartender and other staff taking orders are pleasant and helpful, but again, remember you'll be getting everything yourself. The food was sufficient and great for serving larger parties quickly and those who are unadventurous. If you're looking for a fast-casual hangout with decent drinks, this is just right for you! read more

We recently visited Hondo's on Main, and while it had a lot going for it, the food left much to be desired. The ambiance was nice--super casual and laid-back, exactly what you'd want from a relaxed spot in town. They had a musician performing on the patio, and she was talented, adding to the overall enjoyable vibe. It's a family and pet-friendly place, which we appreciated. It's also self-service: you order your food at the bar, get a buzzer, and pick up your meal from the kitchen window. Sodas were self-service, and they offered a full bar, which was a plus. Unfortunately, the food didn't match the atmosphere. I ordered the chicken quesadilla, and while the tortilla had nice char marks, the cheese inside wasn't fully melted, and the chicken was cool--not the hot, fresh bite I was hoping for. Normally, I'd send something like that back, but since it's a self-service setup, it felt more hassle than it was worth. My wife had the Baked Goat Cheese Salad, which she said was just fine--nothing extraordinary, but at least it was a safer bet than the quesadilla. In short, go for the music, the relaxed atmosphere, or a drink at the bar--but not for the food. read more

Excellent food. Excellent atmosphere. They had live music going and we were able to enjoy talking as well as listening to the music. Everyone enjoyed their food. No complaints. read more

The food was great and the girl that took our order at the bar was super sweet! The burger was huge and the sourdough bread was yummy! You can sit inside or outside. read more

Hondo's - Hondo burger with curly fries - Bars Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Fun place with a step above bar food. Atmosphere was fun. Worth the stop for sure. Wait wasn't bad and this place is one of the hot spots in the area. read more

I can see why this place would do well if you're a little tipsy. Bar food for most people. But as two sober people walking in for some food, we were disappointed. Couldn't have a drink if we wanted anyway since the bartender didn't know how to make an old fashioned. My enchiladas looked like soup. Also the chips were Tostitos out of the bag. My food was hot in some spots and luke cold in others. We will not be returning. read more

Hondo's - Green Chili Chicken Enchiladas - Bars Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

So we ordered take out tonight & wow!! It sucked! My hubby ordered the burger & the patty was some small little thing not even half the size of the bun. Our fries were overcooked & cold & I ordered the cheddar stacker & paid extra for green chilies they DID NOT put on the sandwich. Sorry to say we're highly disappointed & wondering if we should ever go back!! read more

It was a Wednesday and sadly this little town isn't open all hours of the night so we popped in to one of the few places open and as a perk they have live music. When we arrived the folks at the host stand were chatting amongst themselves. We asked for a table for two, the gave us an option for inside or out, we opted for out although it was a tab bit chilly. Fortunately the table we were at was right under a heater. So we get menus and I'm dumbfounded because no one is coming to the table. I catch someone walking by and that when I'm informed that this is a self serve restaurant. What that means is you have to go inside, place your order, they give you a buzzer, you wait for it to go off and then go to the kitchen window to pick up your food, utensils, etc. The downfall is there was only one cashier which in turn meant a long line to order food. Stood in line, ordered our food and proceeded to wait for what seemed like forever. The buzzer finally goes off, I go to the window to get my food and it looks decent but the man in front of me was complaining that his food wasn't hot. So I checked my food and sure as day, my food wasn't hot. I tell the person who is putting the food in the window and he takes the plate and reheats it through what looks like a toaster. During this time the kitchen is breaking down the line, the guy who took my plate is sipping from a cup and everyone is having a good time in the back. I'm still patiently waiting for my food. Finally get my food, and proceed back to my table. So my sister said her salad (can you go wrong with a salad) was good. My ribs were EXTREMELY tender, like fall off the bone, but they were still cold (this is after the reheat). The potatoes were bland and needed lots of love (seasoning, butter. seasoning). I tried to eat it but I just couldn't. After asking for a manager, David came to the table, I explained what was going on and he offered a few suggestions to make things right. The vibe was there for this to be a cute little spot however the employees need to be a little more attentive to their guest, let folks know when they walk in that this is a self serve spot, and they have to get that kitchen situation together. read more

Hondo's - A cold beer and live music usually equates to a good night. - Bars Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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First time here and heard it was pretty good place to try. So decided to pop in next time i was in town. Pretty popular establishment, dinner gets pretty busy on Sunday (music). Order at bar, pickup across from bar. Inside is not that large and there's a wait to sit inside. Guess this is due to those wanting to listen to music. There was dancing in between table, which i thought was odd but cool also. That would be me. lol Outside area is large, tables picnic style. If rain the picnic area is out but there is a small covered outside spot to eat. If lucky, you can sit near door and still hear music. Ordered the signature margarita, shaken not stirred, and is a hit apparently. As far as food, one ordered the chicken fried steak and the order was ready almost immediately. (Pre cooked and ready, maybe it's a hit on menu so they prepare?) none the less it was pretty good. Other meal was the Hondo burger with onion strings. Now this was great. Hand made patty, shredded cheese, red onion, spear pickle and lettuce. Very delicious and not the tiny burger you see now a days. . Enjoyed it all and will definitely come back and maybe catch the music if played outside. read more

American and Tex-Mex food in a historic building with an outdoor patio and live music on the weekends. Restaurant is self-serve - you place your order at the bar and pick it up at the kitchen when your buzzer goes off. Hondo's is a fine choice for drinks and music, but it's low on my list of good dinner spots. I got the Hondo's Burger with cheddar - it was a good-sized burger and an even bigger bun, but the "cheddar" was an unappetizing pile of unmelted shredded cheese. Their menu discloses that they mix egg into the beef as a binder, which didn't really bother me. What did bother me was the disgusting men's bathroom, which smelled like a barn - and that was early in the afternoon when you'd think it would be at its cleanest. The patio also has a major fly problem. That's probably more difficult for them to control, but if you order food on the patio be ready to eat with one hand while constantly shooing flies with the other. Despite these shortcomings, Hondo's is a tourist favorite and I wouldn't recommend showing up on a weekend night without a reservation. read more

Great atmosphere, beautiful, historic structure, and a generally fun environment. Food is lacking much flavor, a great choice for the non-adventurous. The brisket was roast beef without a touch of smoke, bark, or grill marks. Sandwhiches were as expected. Tip jars all over the place, which is not only obnoxious but very confusing being that it's a self serve facility. Can't say i reccomend but it's alright if you know what you're walking into. read more

Did not have a great evening at all! They messed up our order. When we went to the bar to have it corrected and after waiting for 3 couples to place the order we began explaining what was wrong. We were interrupted by another person who "forgot" to order something. The guy stopped helping us and moved to the guy who forgot to order something and then proceeded to have a drink made for him. We finally received a "corrected" order that was completely tasteless. Don't waste your time here, there are too many other great places to eat in Fredricksburg. read more

Hondo's - Bars Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

We literally come here every time we come to Fredericksburg. We choose to sit on the "back deck" (no reservations required ) because we preferred to have chairs since the reserve seating has some picnic benches and the music isn't blaring. May have to share a table but in the Texas style, you'll meet amazing people. Nonetheless, we've had a multitude of different items on the menu and we have always been really pleased (5 star kind of yum). Example are the double cheese fries with fresh jalapeños, and the fajitas-ladas (comes out like a chip dip style so get spoons). We frequently will split meals and then go back and get more. They are known for their margaritas. Although I've never had one. I've heard from several people we've met here that the jalapeño margarita is spot on with pleasant kick. The vibe is large outdoor area with fans and open to a good breeze. Inside seating as well. Live music every night. Staff is always pleasant and accommodating. If you need extra condiments, you just go inside to the service window ask for what you want and they give it to you- No charge no questions. Enjoy! . read more

TLDR: Decent, not spectacular food and service. Seating/ordering is very strange. You check in, and you're shunted off to a back porch to be called up and seated. Then you have to order food & drinks at the bar, and pick up the food at a window when called. Not bad, but seems overly complex especially for the drop-in tourist. The food's fine, but nothing to write home about. Decent hamburger, decent nachos, and decent chicken-fried steak. Kudos for a flavorful gravy and some cool Western decor, but that's about it. This place will work in a pinch for a group, but there are other options out there if you have the time and inclination. This place scores a 3 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either. read more

Hondo's - Decent but not spectacular chicken-fried steak and mashed potatoes/gravy. - Bars Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

Where do I start...first of all, the two employees at the host stand were rude. We wanted to sit inside and they did everything they could to get us to sit outside! WE WANTED TO SIT INSIDE!! Table was ready but we needed a little more room. My 75 year old mom asked if we could get another table And she sad RUDELY told no. And that you could have sat outside with plenty of space! He better be glad I wasn't there when he talked to my mom like that!! RIDICULOUS NOW THE FOOD... the nachos were trash! Melted shredded cheese on top of chips. They should be ashamed of those nachos. Then we order 2 Slob Cobb salads and they didn't put all the toppings on the salad. My husband went up to ask where the toppings were and the guy said sorry and handed him little cups with the stuff in them. Again...RIDICULOUS I think others enjoyed their food but we will not be back!! Get some better service!! read more

Hondo's had such a sweet ambiance. It was a full house in there. My husband and I were driving back home to Texas from California so we had to make a yummy stop in Fredericksburg. We got seated outside where there was a young girl singing to the crowd and families dancing with their kids out in the open. Food: 3/10. Sorry, I really tried to like it. I couldn't. My grilled chicken sandwich was probably frozen before because half of it was still super duper cold. They had forgotten the grilled onions & guacamole originally. Nothing about the food was extraordinary. Pretty disappointed. Sorry, y'all!! read more

Hondo's - Front of the building - Bars Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

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Love trying new places when we visit as we don't live far (w/exception of Arch Ray in Fredericksburg b/c it's that good) and there are enough places. Hondo's vibes, drinks, music are on point & fun if you are feeling casual, honky tonk, laid back but the food is just okay (burgers/fries/onion strings/sweet potato fries/apps). Some burgers were dry, some underdone, but since all had extras (bacon, cheese, chili, etc) the taste was okay, buns were yummy and all sides were kinda cold but decent. As other reviewers says, self serve and lines for everything. Would always go back for the hangout & drinks but not particularly just for the food! Oddly for me, did not take photos.... read more

The food was ok. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and they forgot to include the bacon. The sweet potatoes fries were cold. I didn't say anything because I was hungry and not in the mood to wait another 20 minutes. They were out of ketchup. The gal taking the order doesn't give you eye contact and does not have good customer service skills. Their only saving grace is their live music. Will not be back. read more

Been twice, we enjoy it. The margaritas are great, solid burgers and sandwiches. Patio is so cute. My dog gives the fries a 12/10. read more

Hondo's - Patio and Curly Fries - single - Bars Near Me - Fredericksburg, Texas

I went with a group of 10 kids and 12 adults on a field trip to National Museum of the Pacific War. Tubby's was closed and that was my 1st choice, but a parent said they had recently visited Fredericksburg and Hondo's was similar. Long wait for food. Very expensive. $14 burger which was average. The $16 fried chicken sandwich looked great and I was told it was amazing. The queso and enchiladas were really good! All sides are extra. I got a burger and queso for $28 plus tip. Messy burger, great queso in a skillet. Skip the burgers as there are much better options. read more

It's a bar that sells food. We were really stuck for a place to grab lunch and leave. This was the first place that had seats and a reasonable menu. Food was mediocre. Had to listen to a busier loudly talk to a diner about every Star Wars movie, I mean repeating lines and scenes. Ate and got out ASAP. read more