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La Fonda On Main

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San Antonio’s oldest Mexican restaurant, since 1932. Authentic interior Mexican cuisine and the best of Tex-Mex. So much has changed. Mrs. We hope that Mrs.

Join us on our beautiful patios or hacienda style dining rooms! La Fonda's long and colorful history began on Main Avenue in 1930 when resourceful sisters Virginia Berry and Nannie Randall opened a Mexican food-to-go shop. These two ladies supplied take-home Tex-Mex favorites to the neighborhood. In spite of the Great Depression, their little business prospered and an opportunity presented itself to purchase the house across the street at 2415 North Main Avenue. Converting this home to a full-service restaurant seemed a risk worth taking, and in 1932, La Fonda on Main formally opened. In the early 1930's, San Antonio was a very different place. Houston had just surpassed San Antonio as the largest city in Texas, with Dallas in third place. Laurel Heights and Monte Vista were affluent suburbs at the northern edge of our city. Model-A's and trolley cars were the primary means of transportation to and from the busy downtown area for San Antonio's 235,000 residents. Today, La Fonda's staff and patrons recall old times, memorable restaurant highlights and the hard-working ladies that made it all possible. It is fascinating to hear how popular La Fonda has been as a dining spot of history's most celebrated people. Every famous officer in World War II seems to have eaten here, including Generals Eisenhower, MacArthur and Hill. Even American presidents Franklin Roosevelt and Lyndon Johnson enjoyed La Fonda's fare. Gary Cooper, John Wayne, Yul Brenner, Veronica Lake, Roy Rogers and Dale Evans, along with many other stars, visited this historic restaurant. Most importantly, La Fonda became a lunch and dinner tradition for San Antonio families. All the while, the La Fonda reputation grew for having delicious food and great service. Over the years, the restaurant received many accolades, including the coveted Holiday Magazine Award for Fine Dining and the Duncan Hines Seal of Approval. Berry's sons Bill and Jack became active in the business in the 1950's, carried on the tradition and expanded the La Fonda reputation. Today, besides our La Fonda on Main, there are two other successful La Fonda Restaurants in San Antonio, each separately owned and operated. In late 1997, we purchased this landmark restaurant. As San Antonio natives, we also have our remembrances of special times at La Fonda. Our goal has been to breathe new life into this wonderful institution and create an environment that will endure the test of at least another "seventy-five years". We have extensively renovated the building and kitchen and created a patio worthy of a true Mexican hacienda. We have lightened the food, retained the best of the Tex-Mex and added many of the authentic dishes of interior Mexico. Berry and Mrs. Randall would approve of our restoration and beautification of this historic landmark. Thank you for helping the story continue. We're glad you're here!
¡Buen Provecho! Cappy & Suzy Lawton

10/15/2026

10/06/2026

Feed Me, Señor!

From October 2-31, stop by La Fonda on Main on your way to the San Pedro Playhouse for a special appetizer inspired by Little Shop of Horrors - mini Mexican chalupitas topped with oak-grilled nopalitos, huitlacoche, panela cheese, peppers and onions.

Enjoy a complimentary Feed Me, Señor appetizer with proof of ticket purchase. Plus, enjoy 25% off two tickets to any Thursday night performance with code DATENITE25.

Little Shop of Horrors follows Seymour, a timid flower shop employee who discovers a strange and unusual plant with a taste for more than plant food. As Audrey II’s appetite grows, things quickly get out of hand. This cult-classic musical serves up comedy, romance and a deliciously dark dose of horror.

10/02/2026

At last, October is here🌼 Feels like a good time for a little blood orange, hibiscus, and tequila. Come enjoy our Día de los Mu***os inspired cocktails, and $15 mezcal flights all month. Salud!

09/25/2026

Join us at La Fonda on Main on Wednesday, September 30 for free breakfast tacos, coffee, and juice - and get registered to vote.

Representatives from the League of Women Voters will be on site to assist with voter registration, check registration status, and facilitate a nonpartisan discussion about participating confidently in the process. Please spread the word!

September 30 - La Fonda on Main
Breakfast: 8:45am
Discussion: 9am - 10am

PS - If you just want to get registered, feel free to pop in and out at your convenience 🇺🇸

💌 RSVP https://www.lawtonrestaurants.com/lets-vote

09/24/2026

Making brunch plans? This is the last weekend to try our crab cake benedictos with green jalapeño hollandaise and papas locas 🦀

See you soon!

09/15/2026

A colorful late summer lineup. Join us for a refreshing bebida!

🌼 Jasmine & Ginger Margarita
🌼 Melon Agua Fresca
🌼 Mezcal Negroni

09/09/2026

It’s officially Chile en Nogada season✨ This classic interior Mexican dish is traditionally enjoyed in September in celebration of Mexican Independence. Join at La Fonda on Main throughout the month to enjoy this annual treat!

Chile en Nogada: roasted poblano stuffed with Akaushi beef, pork, fruits & nuts, walnut cream sauce and pomegranate ♥️

09/05/2026

This weekend only! Molletes con chile con carne - fresh baked torta, refried black beans, Oaxacan cheese, sunny egg, pico & avocado.

Join us for brunch 💛

09/01/2026

New on the menu 🌿 Del Jardín: espinaca enchilada and champiñones taco with rice and black beans.

Whether you’re a vegetarian or just looking to try something new, you’ll love this flavorful dish!

08/26/2026

🐅 Cool off with our featured summer cocktails: Tiger’s Blood Margarita, Grapefruit Zinger Mimosa, and Sangre de Tigre Agua Fresca 🐅

08/19/2026

Featured Destilado • G4 Blanco de Madera

The world’s first tequila fermented in pine wood tanks by master distiller Felipe Camarena. Rich and velvety, it opens with sweet cooked agave, followed by cracked black pepper, earthy minerality, bright citrus zest, and subtle herbal and nutty notes.

Best enjoyed neat, up, or on the rocks.

Address

2415 N Main Avenue
San Antonio, TX
78212

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 9:30pm
Tuesday	11am - 9:30pm
Wednesday	11am - 9:30pm
Thursday	11am - 9:30pm
Friday	11am - 10pm
Saturday	10am - 10pm
Sunday	10am - 9:30pm

Website

http://www.lafondaonmain.com/

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