Fonda San Miguel
Alternate Names (2)
Fonda Fonda San Miguel
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Score Breakdown
8.1 / 10
high confidence 52 signals computed Sep 23, 2026, 12:47 AM| Source | Raw | n | Bayesian C | Adjusted | Weight | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8.51 | 47 (56 uncapped) | 12 | 7.80 | 0.55 | 4.29 | ||
| 7.13 | 1 (3,716 reviews) | — dyn | 7.13 | 0.45 | 3.21 | ||
| Awards | 3.08 | 3 | bonus, no Bayesian | +0.62 | — | +0.62 |
Base score (weighted avg of 2 active sources) = 7.50
+ Award bonus = +0.62 (capped at +1.5)
= Final score (capped at 10) = 8.1
+ Award bonus = +0.62 (capped at +1.5)
= Final score (capped at 10) = 8.1
Per-Category Scores (10)
| Category | Type | Score | Signals | Confidence | Computed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexican | cuisine | 6.1 | 12 | medium | 9/23/2026 | |
| Brunch | meal_period | 5.1 | 2 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| Buffet | business_type | 5.1 | 2 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| Bar | business_type | 4.8 | 1 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| Dessert | dish | 4.8 | 1 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| Fine Dining | business_type | 4.8 | 1 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| Soup | dish | 4.8 | 1 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| Tacos | dish | 4.8 | 1 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| Reservations | feature | 4.3 | 3 | low | 9/23/2026 | |
| Ambiance | feature | 4.2 | 1 | low | 9/23/2026 |
Locations (1)
+ Add Location| Name | Address | Type | Score | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fonda San Miguel | 2330 W North Loop Blvd Austin | restaurant | 94 | Edit |
Signals (61)
View All| Type | Value | Categories | Location | Sentiment | Source | Status |
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| Award | 0.1 | — | — | positive | The 38 Best Restaurants in Austin, Winter 2026 -- Eater | Verified |
| Award | 0.2 | Family | — | positive | Best of Austin 2024 - Austin Chronicle | Verified |
| Award | 0.1 | Restaurant | — | positive | The 38 Best Restaurants in Austin, Summer 2026 | Verified |
| Google Rating | 4.6 (3716 reviews) | — | Fonda San Miguel | — | Google Places - Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Google Reviews | 3716 | — | Fonda San Miguel | — | Google Places - Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel | — | — | positive | what is your absolute favorite restaurant in austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel | — | — | positive | Your top 10 restaurants in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel | — | — | positive | Your top 10 restaurants in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel | — | — | positive | Your top 10 restaurants in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | 5. Fonda San Miguel | — | — | positive | Your top 10 restaurants in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda san Miguel | — | — | positive | Your top 10 restaurants in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel | — | — | positive | Mods are asleep, what’s your favorite restaurant in Austin? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel - Mexican | Mexican | — | positive | Non-Americans of Austin, what restaurant is the MOST authentic to your home country’s cuisine? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel tres leches. Eat in the atrium area. | Dessert | — | positive | Life changing restaurant dessert | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel. Overpriced and very mid food. Tho it has a great ambiance/deco... | — | — | negative | Beloved Austin restaurants you think are overrated | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Chef mic in the back would be very disappointed...As in chef microwave. I worked... | — | — | negative | Beloved Austin restaurants you think are overrated | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | This IS the most classically overrated... The ambiance is stellar and that’s abo... | — | — | negative | Beloved Austin restaurants you think are overrated | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel | — | — | positive | What is the most "Austin" of Austin Restaurants? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel | — | — | positive | What is the most "Austin" of Austin Restaurants? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I love that place! | — | — | positive | What is the most "Austin" of Austin Restaurants? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel | — | — | positive | What is the most "Austin" of Austin Restaurants? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | it can;t hold a candle to Fonda's specialty molés (especially the blackberry one... | Mexican | — | positive | Eldorado Cafe | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | check out Fonda San Miguel... es la mejor comida mexicana auténtica en la ciudad... | Mexican | — | positive | Suggestions for Good Midrange Mexican? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel | Mexican | — | positive | Best sit-down Mexican restaurant? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fair warning it is not cheap. So do check the menu first | Mexican | — | negative | Best sit-down Mexican restaurant? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Beautiful inside and tasty food. | Mexican | — | positive | Best sit-down Mexican restaurant? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | We got their Cochinita and an enchilada and it was slightly above average at bes... | Mexican | — | negative | Best sit-down Mexican restaurant? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Suerte, Fonda San Miguel, ATX Cocina, VIVO, Eldorado, and Mama Betty's. | Mexican | — | positive | Best sit-down Mexican restaurant? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel are probably your best, fancy-ish birthday options. | Mexican | — | positive | Best sit-down Mexican restaurant? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel (practically alone in N. Austin as a dining institution) | — | — | positive | What’s up with the Austin food scene? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | My husband and I really love Fonda San Miguel... You really can't beat the ambie... | — | — | positive | What is a fine dining but cheaper restaurant to go to for your anniversary? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Maybe in 2010 you could | — | — | negative | What is a fine dining but cheaper restaurant to go to for your anniversary? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel | — | — | positive | Before leaving Austin, what restaurant should I try? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel - Margs with Plato De Miguel (shrimp, lamb, goodness) | Mexican | — | positive | What’s your ATX Last Meal? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda for Dinner | — | — | positive | What’s your ATX Last Meal? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Had a good experience over all | — | — | positive | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I've liked Fonda every time I've gone and their tortillas are great | — | — | positive | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda is essentially reservation only and it books up well in advance | Reservations | — | neutral | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | get there at 4:45 and head straight to the bar! It's a madhouse, but it typicall... | Bar | — | positive | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I've had some real fine meals at FSM over the years | — | — | positive | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | The chef who built FSM into what made it famous died a few years back | — | — | neutral | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel opened in 1975, is still good but probably hit its high water m... | — | — | neutral | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda is consistent | — | — | positive | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | we basically only go for HH, which still is a great way to experience this resta... | — | — | positive | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I wish they weren’t always reserved so far in advance | Reservations | — | negative | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | If you’re able to show up when doors open you can almost always get a seat right... | — | — | positive | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda isn't pushing their cullinary chops really.. more of an ambiance place | Ambiance | — | negative | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | had the best chile relleno I’ve ever had | — | — | positive | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I do feel it has declined just over a year or two... I just find myself going th... | — | — | negative | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I miss their Sunday brunch buffet | BrunchBuffet | — | positive | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Went to the Sunday brunch buffet pre Covid and it was pretty great | BrunchBuffet | — | positive | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Good food, no complaints there | — | — | positive | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | feel like they changed the recipe for their corn soup | — | — | negative | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | The drinks, apps, entrees, and service are exceptional | — | — | positive | Fonda San Miguel | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda san Miguel are much better | Tacos | — | positive | INSANE trompo at Taqueria 10 de 10 | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda san miguels are nice | — | — | positive | INSANE trompo at Taqueria 10 de 10 | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel!!! | — | — | positive | Enchiladas around Austin | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel has an incredible corn soup. | Soup | — | positive | Need soup. Good soup. | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | I'll also throw in Fonda San Miguel | Fine Dining | — | positive | Fine dining recs pls! | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel. A classic. Beautiful. Good food. Expensive-ish. | — | — | positive | What is your go to for special occasions? | Verified |
| Reddit Mention | Fonda San Miguel (best interior Mexican place. Make a reservation) | MexicanReservations | — | positive | What is your go to for special occasions? | Verified |