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    La Fonda on Main

    4.1 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    LA FONDA ON MAIN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Chips & Salsa
    Kaiya A.

    [[HIGHLIGHT]]Food was good and what an amazing building they have![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Colorful, flavorful, beautiful- all the fuls![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Server was very nice and communicative! My only thumbs down would be that I had to ask for water and salsa refills. Other than that great experience and would recommend this unique top rated spot!

    Kenneth H.

    Started off, well had a reservation and 30 minutes later seated. After, perfection. We had friends from Dallas visiting and we all had great meals. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Ambiance? Just look at the pictures![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] This is a San Antonio staple... And yes we adventured away from downtown. It was well worth it. Slammed, but the customer service was good. Food, again pictures!

    Enchilada Suizas
    Michelle M.

    I lived within minutes of La Fonda on Main for most of my life, yet this was my first visit. A friend and I planned a pre-show dinner. From a prior attempt, we knew we would need to make a reservation for the best chance of minimizing our wait time. Once you make the reservation on OpenTable, plan to show up on time and with your entire party. They only give you a 10 minute grace period and do not seat incomplete parties. Our reservation was for 6pm, and we were seated within 5-10 minutes. The waitstaff took our order after a few minutes. We ordered chips and salsa and drinks. The chips had a great texture - firm and lightly crispy. The salsa was a chunky fresh sauce that was mostly tomato. My friend and I wish it would have been roasted or have more than the tomato flavor. My friend liked her cocktail, and I tried the Mango No Tango mocktail. My drink was okay. I think I expected a mango based drink to be sweeter, and tasting the drink with the Tajin on the glass helped a little. My dish, the lobster and shrimp enchiladas, looked delicious. As I began to eat, I realized I may have made a huge mistake because the meal had incredible spicy heat. While I'm used to jalapeños in pico de gallo, this heat was different. I learned that they use serrano peppers in their pico, and the restaurant's recent peppers were more potent. When I was asked whether I liked my meal, I was quite honest that I struggled to eat it for 30 minutes. Immediately, they knew what needed to be removed to make it significantly less peppery. Within ten minutes, I had a fresh plate of enchiladas free of serrano filled pico and spicy sauce. At that point, both my lobster and shrimp enchiladas were delicious. I just wish I would have had more than 10 minutes to enjoy it since I needed to run to my next engagement. I did give an extra star for taking the time to quickly remake my dish in a way that would allow me to consume it, yet watch out with the tip (extra star removed). I can't see the percentage on the receipt, yet I remember options for 15-20%. The receipt is showing that I gave a tip of over 30%. I'm not sure what happened there or how they calculated it. I'll get clarification from the restaurant within the next day or two. Yes, our dinner was nice, yet I'm not entirely sure it was worth the experience. My friend and I also noticed that there were only a few fellow Hispanics in the restaurant. If a friend invited me, I would join them, yet this won't be a place where I bring my family. They tend to love Tex-Mex food versus the more upscale Mexican dishes served here.

    Pollo Milanesa 12/2025
    Sabrina S.

    Perfect spot for a ladies' luncheon/white elephant party! This restaurant had multiple rooms with large windows and patio dining. They have a small parking lot located across the street...it can fill up fast! Reservations were made ahead of time for a party of 10. Automatic gratuity was applied to the one check at the end. The menu offered some great dishes and drinks. I inquired about chips for the table, our server stated "Of course with dips. " Sadly, they do not offer complimentary chips/salsa like most places do. The chips and dips added another $34 to our bill. I have to say, our server was excellent in taking our order, getting our food/drinks out in a timely manner, and checking up on us. I ordered a pineapple/passionfruit margarita- excellent! smooth and perfectly blended. Pollo Milanesa- one of their specialties. Delicious breaded chicken cutlet with a side of poblano sauce- the sauce needed a kick. The side salad was delicious- greens, beets, candied pecans, and a vinaigrette. The papas bravas were crispy on the outside and thick cut. A little dry, I poured the poblano sauce and salsa over them. We were not a fan of one table bill..very old school. Most restaurants have a hand held pay device where each person can pay for their individual meal and swipe with card. It was very hard to divide the bill amongst the 10 of us. Overall, most enjoyed their drinks and food. Beautiful space.

    Entrance
    Sara M.

    This is a San Antonio staple. It has been here for many decades, but I do think that lately their prices and food don't match. I ordered a Poblano with Queso, which was a stuffed Poblano pepper. It came with rice and a cheese enchilada. The poblano was good, I wasn't crazy about the enchilada. The sauce had no flavor and it needed more filling. Also, prices for some of their meals were too high. This poblano pepper was $17 and it didn't include any meat. Plus, it was not an extremely large portion. So food is good; prices are not. The service was satisfactory. Our server was friendly and helpful. And, of course, the place is beautiful with gorgeous decorations and a very upscale feel. I have been coming here for years, but lately there's more reasoning the cost vs the food portions.

    Matt G.

    Food was eh! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance of sitting outside is worth 5 stars alone.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]Not my favorite Mex restaurant but it's nice for dates or lunch meets.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Lil pricey. Staff is great. Go see for yourself.

    Tammy S.

    This is my 3rd visit to La Fonda as we come here when visiting our daughter and it's a favorite! We always make reservations and like to sit on the patio (something you can't do in Colorado on a late October evening). We were seated and the sever introduced herself right away. She was friendly and the service was good given how busy they were. We ordered drinks and a couple of appetizers. I enjoy their Top Shelf margaritas as they are refreshing and perfectly balanced. For appetizers we get the chips and salsa trio and the empanadas which are a celebration on a plate. Beautiful and delicious! The N/A drink my DIL ordered came before the appetizers. I didn't get my margarita until well into the appetizers but I did get an apology. I ordered some me of the specials. Beef filled with cheese, peppers, and onions on top of polenta. The dish was amazing except the polenta was really dry. Since it was a birthday celebration we ordered churros for dessert. They were warm but not hot and the flavor was great. We will be back next time we visit for the food the ambiance and the service!

    Mezcalina
    Aida P.

    Absolutely my favorite place to take my friends and family who are visiting San Antonio for some amazing fellowship while enjoying the delicious entrees. The dessert options and the extensive beverage menu makes this the perfect spot for any function. For how crowded it was, it wasn't as loud as I expected it to be. Getting there at the evening when the outdoor lights are on creates an atmosphere of warmth and excitement. Every person was super nice from the greater to well, every employee we crossed paths with. Definitely a place we look forward to going to every time we go.

    Ceviche
    Kathy T.

    Came here with colleagues. Service was really amazing-our waiter heard us say we had to make an event and assured us he would get the orders in. He also made sure we could get happy hour apps before time ran out! Wei had the chile relleno with what seemed to be Picadillo inside- beef, raisins, pecans. I really liked it! But the service was the best part.

    Tex Mex Deluxe

    Great food! Loved the Tex Mex Deluxe and the flan was amazing. Had excellent service. Worth coming...better than anything I have back home.

    Nelly L.

    The ambiance of this place is incredible. Old San Antonio charm. The service is phenomenal nothing less. The food was good they have a great happy hour. But if you stop and look around majority is white people dining lol not hating just stating the obvious. Not truly great authentic Mexican food. The drinks ooof be ready, can easily turn into an after party lol. Possibly best drinks I've had in a while at a restaurant! Definitely will return.

    Super nice restaurant super yummy food we had made a reservation and we still had to wait for like 15 minutes to be seated. Other than that everything was good

    Vaquero Café
    Erika B.

    We went to La Fonda on Main on a whim after realizing we still had a gift card from the year before, and we're so glad we finally used it. We made a reservation for a late Saturday dinner and sat outside to enjoy the nice weather and Christmas lights. Our waitress was wonderful and very attentive, and the food was delicious! The mix of seafood and Mexican flavors was perfect. My husband loved the lobster enchiladas, and my shrimp plate had a nice kick of spice while still being full of flavor. The margaritas and dessert were also great. We can't wait to come back and enjoy it again with friends!

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