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La Fonda on Main, San Antonio, TX

La Fonda on Main

4.8
4.8
5245 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 63 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
Located just a few minutes from downtown in architecturally rich Monte Vista neighborhood, La Fonda on Main is the oldest Mexican food restaurant in San Antonio. La Fonda serves both the best of Tex-Mex cuisine as well as authentic dishes of interior Mexico in a fun and casual setting with beautiful patio dining. We're open 7 days a week offering our full menu as well as family meals and catering options on curbside. Happy Hour is Monday-Thursday from 3pm-6pm. We offer a full bar with a wide variety of liquor, beer and wine. Saturday's and Sunday's we serve brunch from 10:00am-3:00pm. Our fabulous margaritas are made with hand-squeezed limes and your choice of a large selection of tequilas and mezcals. Our famous patio is heated from the ground up for chilly nights under the stars and lights in the trees.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (210) 733-0621
  • Website
    http://www.lafondaonmain.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Victor Maldonado
  • Private party facilities
    We are not currently hosting private events at La Fonda on Main.
  • Location
    2415 N. Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
  • Area
    North Central
  • Cross Street
    Woodlawn
  • Parking details
    We have two private lots-- one is located across Main Ave and and the other is on the North side of the restaurant. Street parking is also available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 5,245 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Antonio

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Antonio

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Antonio

    Most Booked

  • San Antonio

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Antonio

    Great for outdoor dining

  • San Antonio

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
La Fonda on Main is a beloved San Antonio gem, blending historic charm with delicious Tex-Mex cuisine. Guests rave about the "amazing food" and "top-notch drinks," especially the lobster and shrimp enchiladas. The patio offers a delightful dining experience, while attentive staff ensure memorable visits. Reservations recommended for this popular spot.

5,245 Reviews

  1. Jessica

    VIP

    Austin

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food! Amazing service! Beautiful restaurant!

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  2. shawn

    Houston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    La Fonda had been highly recommended and we finally decided to try it and had such a great experience. Our server was so friendly and the food was delicious. We definitely will go back.

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  3. Sarah

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From making a reservation to paying, the experience and quality and service was impeccable. Highly recommend!! and that was my first time. The only issue I had was parking, but I completely understood that it was at the height of the lunch hour.

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  4. John

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The beef enchiladas and drinks were delicious, and we appreciated the great service.

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  5. Paige

    VIP

    Atlanta Metro

    46 reviews

    5.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Vibes were 10/10 and the food was excellent!! Legit spot

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  6. Jordon

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very good service. Quite possibly the best meal I've ever had. The skirt steak and church's are to die for. Very old and historic building, but is very clean and a great atmosphere. A must have if passing through San Antonio

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  7. Debra

    VIP

    Houston

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual we had a fantastic Tex-mex meal. The jalapeño cheese tamales were especially good. The smoked salsa was tasty with the fresh, crunchy chips. The Tex-mex cheese enchilada was very good! We also enjoyed the freshly made in house corn tortillas. Highly recommend La Fonda on Main Street I've been coming to this restaurant since the 70's!

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  8. Erin

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Vibe! Amazing Service! Next time we are in San Antonio we will be back!

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  9. John

    Dallas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There are many reasons why La Fonda has been a popular restaurant for decades. Everything is of high quality- food, service, and atmosphere- making for a great dining experience. My wife and I had the fajita trio and loved it. The margaritas were great too. Our server Rufus was exceptionally helpful and attentive. We will definitely dine there again anytime we visit San Antonio.

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  10. Glenn

    VIP

    San Antonio

    68 reviews

    4.0

    68 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and the ambiance was great. We have been here multiple times and every time we go I have to send my food back to have it heated up. It always comes out cold to lukewarm. Mexican food should be hot. I should not have to tell them to make sure it's hot. The manager this time took care of it.

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FAQs

La Fonda on Main offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (210) 733-0621.

La Fonda on Main is rated 4.8 stars by 5245 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 63 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for La Fonda on Main

2415 N. Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Woodlawn
  • Area
    North Central
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00–15:00 Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 15:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Traditional Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    We have two private lots-- one is located across Main Ave and and the other is on the North side of the restaurant. Street parking is also available.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Victor Maldonado
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Firepit, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.lafondaonmain.com/
  • Phone number
    (210) 733-0621
  • Private party facilities
    We are not currently hosting private events at La Fonda on Main.

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