Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
(512) 459-4121
2330 W North Loop Blvd
Austin,
TX
78756
30.3255
-97.7429
Neighborhood: Allandale
Hours:
Mon-Thu 5:30pm-9:30pm
Fri-Sat 5:30pm-10:30pm
Sun 11am-2pm
Price:
$$$$
Parking:
Lot; Valet
Last updated 1.30.09

What People Are Saying About Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
The Editor
Joshua Hinsdale
Citysearch
The Scene
The lively space feels like a spacious hacienda in the Mexican highlands, with dark woods, leather and warm colors. Paintings by Mexican artists and large tin lanterns hang throughout. A front lounge has sitting areas with couches that invite diners to relax with a Latin cocktail (try the pisco sour or mojito) before their meal and a back bar bustles with the energy of a Mexican resort town. Service is affable, but shows signs of the thinning of talent often found in a fast-growing town.
The Food
The sopa de elote (cheesy corn soup) has a deep flavor, courtesy of roasted poblanos. Ancho relleno San Miguel is served atop a pool of cilantro cream sauce. Scallops are served on an over-powering sauce that hides their subtle flavor. Well-heeled diners finish with crepas de cajeta, featuring milky caramel sauce, cinnamon and ice cream. Sunday brunch is a relaxed family-friendly affair, with achiote-marinated pork and white drum seviche.
Hits: Instant relaxation when you open the door, as you're magically transported to a fine restaurant in the heart of Mexico.
Misses: Service lagged with wait staff showing a lack of training and not enough Mexican-style charm.
User Reviews
gourmetgirl2
March 10, 2009
if you like authentic mexican food, you'll love fonda. the ambiance is great, although a little loud. the food is very good and the price reflects that and then some. Its a little pricey considering i'm not a huge fan of mexican, i probably wouldn't go back. But i enjoyed going there for brunch.
read full reviewLincolnLogs
March 10, 2009
Excellent authentic Mexican (not Tex-Mex) food. Prompt curteous service and wonderful ambience. Food is on the expensive side ($18 Cheese Enchiladas) but the quality is there. Many daily specials, green choriso made in house. A dining experience.
read full reviewAnonymous
February 06, 2009
When we lived in Austin, we went to Fonda San Miguel for the Sunday brunch. It is some of the most delicious and surprising Mexican food I've ever eaten - nothing like your typical taco shack food. I recommend the mole and the ceviche. A definite must try if you're in Austin.
read full reviewThe Details on Fonda San Miguel Restaurant
Know Before You Go:
Reservations are strongly recommended, especially for Sunday brunch. If there's a wait, order a margarita and relax in the gorgeous atrium lounge.
What to Drink:
In addition to lime and mango margaritas, the bar also makes a special watermelon margarita with watermelon-infused tequila.
When to Go:
The Sunday brunch takes a siesta from the beginning of August to the second week in September.
Happy Hour:
Come in 5pm to 7:30pm Monday and Tuesday for half-priced appetizers and $1 off margaritas.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Romantic Dining, Brunch, Online Reservations, Date Spot, Group Dining, Happy Hour








