La Fonda On Main

La Fonda on Main is an amazing piece of San Antonio history. It’s boasts being the oldest Mexican restaurant in San Antonio opening in 1932. The main reason my wife and I love this place is the atmosphere. It has an old hacienda charm and whether you sit outside on the patio under the huge Live Oak tree or dine inside it truly is a wonderful experience. This place is great for special occasions like an anniversary dinner or Birthday. They can also accommodate large parties in their back room. The cuisine is mostly interior Mexican but they have some Tex Mex selections as well. They waitstaff are all well dressed in their starched black shirts and are very attentive and accommodating. The service is some of the best in town. They have a bar waiting area up front and the cocktails are excellent. If you are a visiting San Antonio or are a local you can’t go wrong visiting La Fonda. Reservations are recommended as they can get crowded due to their popularity.

This restaurant is located in a residential area and not on a bar/restaurant clad busy central street. We were looking for a highly rated Mexican restaurant as we were leaving San Antonio to Houston. We didn't have a reservation but after waiting for some time, the host was kind enough to find us a table on a busy Sunday evening. For that, we are very thankful. For an appetizer, we ordered guacamole and chips. For the main, I ordered the oak grilled prime beef fajitas. The guacamole needed a bit more garlic and didn't have that "umph" kind of kick which made it a bit bland. The chips were warm and were coated with nice seasoning. The prime beef fajitas was just right, flavorful and tender but I was very disappointed not to be informed that they would be plated instead of arriving in a hot skillet. It was a cool evening and we were sitting outside, so my perfectly cooked skirt steak turned cold and soggy in no time. I would have gone with a different dish if I were promptly informed. Overall the ambiance was very nice and service was great. The menu was very reasonably priced.

Caleb was the waiter. He did a great job because he was attentive, quicker than other places I have been to and explained the menu very well! The food was well made and flavorful with a very spicy re jalapeño. The salad on the side was sweet and personally it wasn't to my liking. Their rice and beans are very good. Also, their tortillas look handmade and taste amazing! I would recommend!

Dining at La Fonda was one of the highlights of my business stay in San Antonio. The restaurant is large and we were lucky to eat in their outdoor space, seated under a beautifully decorated tree. The atmosphere is lovey, festive, reminiscent of a large house where family comes together to Enjoy something special. We were greeted and helped by Miguel, one of the happiest and nicest waiters I have ever encountered. He made us feel welcome and really helped us out building up our menu and drinks for the night, pointing out a series of off-menu dishes. The food was fantastic, although portions seemed huge for my European standard. Even then, we got a doggy bag to bring home and food was just as exquisite the day after. Kudos to the wonderfully crafted drinks as well. It was not a cheap dinner but well-worth it! Looking forward to another visit next year!

My sister and I were travelling from London all around Texas. When we arrived to San Antonio, everywhere we looked recommended this restaurant so we had to give it a go. If I could give this restaurant more than 5 stars I would. It was authentic, cozy and the food was incredibly delicious. We sat outside on the patio with the lights handing from the tree and it felt like a movie. The staff and incredibly kind, hardworking, friendly and accommodating. It was really the highlight of my trip! Counting the days until we go back.

Excellent food , I had the salad and churros is perfection. Came here as a group of 13 and everyone said their food was so delicious and service is great. She was very patient with us and we had a great time. Atmosphere is great for large parties or just 2 or friends for a brunch . It's great and you won't get disappointed.

My husband found this place and we have fallen in love! We felt confident the minute we walked in and saw a bunch of locals. The food is fresh, staff friendly, outdoor seating beautiful in comfortable December weather. We literally could eat everything on the menu. It definitely could be one of our favorite spots in all of TX!

Absolutely wonderful experience! You can get dishes here that you most certainly will not be able to order at a local Mexican restaurant with standard "American style" Mexican fare the service was magnificent. The food is extremely flavorful and the ambiance of the patio area is something to definitely be experienced. I have included a picture of all the food we ordered enjoy and I hope to return soon! By the way, ask for Gabby to be your host if she is there on your visit!