La Fonda on Main

Name: La Fonda on Main
Address: 2415 N. Main Ave, San Antonio, TX, United States, 78212
Telephone: (210) 733-0621
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.8

4.8

4577 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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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 every day except Monday offering our full menu and family meals and catering options curbside. 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. Our famous patio is heated from the ground up for chilly nights under the stars and lights in the trees.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

9:30 PM

Booked 52 times today

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Private dining

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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 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
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.
Private party contact
Manager at La Fonda: (210) 733-0621

Location
2415 N. Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
Neighborhood
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, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

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San Antonio
Neighborhood gem
San Antonio
Great for outdoor dining
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Most Booked
San Antonio
Neighborhood gem
San Antonio
Great for outdoor dining
San Antonio
Most Booked

4,577 Reviews

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cooperb
Houston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Fantastic food and exceptional service. Outdoor seating is better than the interior rooms.
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MatthewM
San Antonio
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was good. Skip the coffee. $3.75 for drip coffee that is never good anywhere. They need to drop the price or offer expresso for $3.75. Otherwise, a quality meal.
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ARVJr
San Antonio
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Love La Fonda! Don’t change a thing! Mathew is an excellent Manager!
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
I have always enjoyed the food and service at La Fonda. I also live in the neighborhood and think very highly of the family that runs La Fonda and their other restaurants. However this latest dining experience was very disappointing. First off, I made the reservations two weeks in advance. I had requested a table at the corner in their casita at the back of the main building. I walk in to find out that they had seated my friends at a corner table next to the doors of the entrance to the kitchen and alongside the registers where they print out your receipts. We were also attended to by an inexperienced server who though was very polite lacked certain serving skills. We had hardly been there for an hour, and my friend was still enjoying her entree when he asked us if we wanted the check with no interest in finding out if we wanted to order desert. We had to pleasantly tell him that one of us was still enjoying our entree and that we would like to look at the desert menu. Eventually we had our desert and paid our bills and left. However I have failed to.mention that I was offered a change of table when I asked them why my initial request was not entertained. One of the servers who seemed to have a real attitude reminded me that the restaurant gets crowded and they cannot always entertain a request. I do understand the difficulty but I did tell.him that the reservation was made two weeks in advance and it defeats the purpose of asking for any special request when we make the reservation. He was extremely obnoxious and rolled his eyes. As much as I love to dine at neighborhood restaurants I am a little weary of going back. By the way the restaurant was not crowded at all during this period( lunchtime).
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lizaj
San Antonio
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Fonda is AMAZING!! The food, the atmosphere and the service were all GREAT! Everything on the menu is delicious. Make reservations!!!
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LawrenceC
San Antonio
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Another grand time at La Fonda. Great food, fantastic drinks, enjoyable atmosphere. We invited friends this time. All had a splendid time.
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Charlie123
San Francisco
9 reviews
vip
4.0
9 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great locally owned restaurant. The only thing was the chalupa was extremely hard to eat. They melt the cheese on the tostada and I found it very difficult to cut… actually impossible! Other than that it was a good spot. Sit on the patio.
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AMYH
Central Texas
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Reserved a table for 5 inside on the internet. They called that day and LM to confirm a reservation for 4. When we arrived, they did not have a table for 5 inside and offered us a long wait or a table outside. It appears as if their tables inside only hold 4, and they are unwilling to reserve tables for anything other than 4 or 8 inside.
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ChristinaB
Dallas
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I loved the lobster and shrimp enchiladas! Wonderful patio and waitstaff.
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DavidBR
San Antonio
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful outside dining. The food & service were woutstanding.
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JohnH
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
All 5 of us at the table loved what we ordered. Server very accommodating .
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
I don’t like their policy of a one check for party of 7 or more!
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OpenTable Diner
London
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Sydney was fantastic! Best waitress we’ve had at any restaurant in over a decade. Great food as always and a perfect way to celebrate my wife’s 40th birthday.
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OpenTable Diner
San Antonio
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
La Fonda is great! When in town dine in. The food is amazing! The vibe is fantastic! If during weekend visit, call for reservation. You'll ❤️ it!
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MaryE
San Antonio
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 3, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Our food was very good, as always. Our waiter seemed to be somewhat stressed; he disappeared a couple of times. We didn't receive water until we'd been seated for around 10 minutes. And one member of the party did not receive her requested beverage (iced tea) till the main course arrived. Things just seemed a bit scrambled on the service end of things. That said, the food was delicious and we had fun celebrating a birthday
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JavierM
Anchorage
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was AWESOME! We will be back!!! My wife and I have only one regret and that is, that we did eat at La Fonda sooner.
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OpenTable Diner
Dallas
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent margaritas, food and service. Ambience was wonderful. Outdoor patio was awesome with heaters to stay warm.
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OpenTable Diner
Austin
3 reviews
vip
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
We’ve dined there many times. This time, the food was mediocre and the service was subpar. We waited a long time for drinks and appetizers. Overall, we were not impressed and are not likely to return.
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Mamakyns
San Antonio
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is outstanding, the service is great and the patio was perfect.
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Love
Austin
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 2, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This restaurant consistently has the most scrumptious specials. I’ve never been steered wrong by the Weight staff. The soup of the day was spectacular. We ordered the paella and also the special tamal (octopus, shrimp, calamari and crab). It was definitely worth the drive from Austin to have this exquisite meal.
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neworleansfood
New York Area
49 reviews
vip
5.0
49 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful evening under the lights. Great food, Josh was great!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 1, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent margaritas and food. Friendly waitstaff. Great experience!
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wkfo1313
Tallahassee
31 reviews
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Anything from borderline Tex Mex to Southwestern. Great service and good atmosphere in a gorgeous part of the city.
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ShawnB
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 27, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Fonda has a great vibe this time of year. The outside patio is lit with colorful lights, and they have a patio with a fireplace that intimate. Sit outside if it's not too cold and enjoy the ambiance. Bistek tacos are good and priced right. We also had the enchiladas (La Fonda Special) highly recommended.
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ArmandoG
San Antonio
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Food was good. Service was ok, nothing spectacular. Drinks were meh
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CarolynG
Philadelphia
35 reviews
vip
5.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 26, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My favorite Mexican restaurant in San Antonio. You can’t beat the ambience outside on the patio and enjoy unusual and unique dishes!
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JamesM
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Mexican food. My favorite place to eat in San Antonio.
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JanSan
San Antonio
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
La Fonda on Main is such a quaint place to dine. Food and service is on point. I highly recommend.
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MarioP
Dallas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everyone we came in contact with was friendly,cheerful, and helpful. From accommodating our reservation changes to finding us a warm beautiful place on the outdoor patio. The food was excellent, from the fideo soup,the guac,enchiladas,tacos... and tho we were stuffed, we couldn't pass up the empanadas. We were so glad we made room. The drinks were fantastic, they were smooth and had a nice long effect. Great restaurant. Will be back.
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EmmyP
Nashville
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food. Good margaritas. Great outdoor space.
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AmyC
San Antonio
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had another excellent meal at La Fonda! It is our favorite restaurant in San Antonio. The food was delicious! We sat in the patio. The ambiance was lovely. For a cool night in November, the heat lamps were warm & we loved the Mexican blankets. We will definitely be back on our next trip.
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2bazaar
San Antonio
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
food delicious, apparently did not skimp on the tequila in the margaritas as some restaurants do, which is resented, and the presentation of the dishes was very pretty.
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happycamper
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love dining at La Fonda. Our waitress, Kiera M, was wonderful and took good care of us. Food and drinks were delicious!
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Sherdon1647
San Antonio
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Never disappoints! My son and I both ordered the Tex Mex Special and as usual it was so delicious- hands down the best tamale I have ever eaten. Our server was Derek and despite the fact he had several large parties in his section he was courteous and checked on us often. This is my new go-to restaurant for special occasions and celebrations- very highly recommend!
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MicheleJ
San Antonio
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was great! Erick I believe was his name. Just a great neighborhood restaurant and the food is always so good!
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DerekH
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server was amazing! I love their enchiladas! The House Margarita was fantastic!
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FredD
Austin
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
La Fonda on Main is wonderful. The food, service, and atmosphere are always great. We do not live in San Antonio, but we find our way to La Fonda on Main every time we are there.
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NelaM
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent from service to drinks d food.
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MargaretV
San Antonio
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 24, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was the perfect Birthday party for our sister. Everyone loved it. Our server was great. Thank you all so much.
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JohnP
San Antonio
38 reviews
5.0
38 reviews
Dined on November 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious! Waitress Katie was friendly & professional.
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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 4577 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 10, 2023

9:30 PM

Booked 52 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2415 N. Main Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212

Additional information

Cross street
Woodlawn
Neighborhood
North Central
Hours of operation
Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm
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, Takeout, 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.
Private party contact
Manager at La Fonda: (210) 733-0621

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La Fonda on Main

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

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Popular dishes

Barbacoa Enchiladas

Bistek

Empanadas

Menu

What 4,577 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

FAQs

Does La Fonda on Main offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is La Fonda on Main restaurant rated?

Is La Fonda on Main currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

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