La Fonda Alamo Heights

04 Jan 2025It's been a while since we've been here. So we go today (Friday). Not too crowded at 5:30pm. Rome is our server. I'm ordering the La Fonda #2 which has a choice of puffy taco. I said go chicken and he suggested the beef, so I went with the beef. It was pretty good. This plate also has a cheese enchilada, a tamale with guisada gravy, and a regular chalupa topped with guacamole. No rice and beans. A goodly amount of food. What was I thinking?I think Rome slipped in an order of beans that was non-existent. There was an extra bean charge on the receipt. An honest mistake? I didn't call him on it. The husband ordered the street mini tacos. They looked good and he said they were tasty. He also had a side of borracho beans and rice. The beans have a nice flavor. I really enjoy the chip salsa; it looks and tastes homemade. Flavorful, not too hot. The bill was $39. Not too bad for two people even with the extra bean charge. No drinks, just water. Go there.

Let me start of by saying that service was so amazing and everyone was so sweet. From the gentleman who seated us to our wait staff. We got to enjoy a margarita and great conversation. The weather was really nice so we were able to sit outside and enjoy the music that was playing and still able to have great conversation. We had such a great experience. I ordered beef mini tacos and they were so delicious and full of flavor. I really liked the salsa. Others had fish tacos and nachos but again presentation was great. I didn't get to take pictures because we were in the moment but if I'mIn the area I'll definitely go again.

I ordered on Door Dash, mistaking this location for the one on Main. Actually, so it's clear, the Main location is not available on the app. Anyway, I ordered the cheese enchildas, with double rice. I received beans and rice. Minus one star, La Fonda Alamo Heights, please read the order requests carefully. Second minus star is that the generic plastic bag was not sealed in anyway, like the delivery person could easily mess with the food undetected. Other places, even McDonald's make a point of sealing/stapling or using sticker's (like McD's or Chik Fil A) to reassure the customer. The food itself, It is good, if average. The cheese enchildas are classic Tex-Mex style with just meatless gravy sauce which I like. I diced onions at home, you can't eat enchildas without onions! Am I right raza! The DoorDash app did not permit a request for onions. The complmentary bag of chips was nice, I appreciated that. The salsa was nice, too, but it was so pinche in a little styrofoam container like 2 oz. The chips and salsa at La Fonda is an unchanged recipe since at least the 70s in my opinion. It makes me nostalgic for all the Tex-Mex eateries back in the day when it was also a custom to have the liitle square mantequillas at the table, remember those?

i didn't know this place existed so close to my former home. my brother dr used her when i mentioned tacos. we ordered mini tacos and they were very good. our waiter was amazing and tolerated my sister in laws shenanigans. we will be returning

I was impressed with food that was hot flavorful, beautifully presented and prepared. Staff happily greeted with a smile when customers entered and exited this clean and well kept restaurant. I was impressed. I almost thought I was downtown SA. Great job!!

The service was terrible the host was on the phone when we walked in and she didn't acknowledge us at all until one of my friends said " Let's try something else" Then she placed her call on hold.It took a server 10 minutes to come to the table and we had to ask for chips and salsa. The salsa was watered down but the roasted salsa was ok.I ordered steak fajita nachos were greasy and not that tasty. My friend's food was uneatable.Another asked for a swirl Margarita got a glass full of melted popsicle with alcohol! I'm in San Antonio and Mexican food is supposed to be damn good!I wish I could give no stars.

Not good. We were about 25 people having lunch (pre-seceduled). We had one waiter! ONE! For 25 people ordering from a VERY limited menu -- only 3 or 4 possibilities. It took more than an HOUR form me to receive one of the few limited items. MORE than an HOUR! And then it wasen't very good. Then, to add insult to injurty, that ONE waiter asked each and every person, standing in a long line, what they had ordered, and he checked out each person. Took over a half hour just to pay. Then further insults -- they charged a 25% gratuity for BAD service, mediocre food, and terrible wait times. Don't go! Ever. Really!

Love La Fonda! It's been here a long time and the food is still top notch. Service is great.Atmosphere is cheerful. But one suggestion--the enchiladas have more chili powder in the sauce than they used to. It blocks the other flavors.

Margaritas from here are great true Mexican ambiance. Salsa and queso are my favorite here! Fajitas plates are always delicious. Friendly service they're quick to refill your drinks and check in if all is well

Just a follow up after reading reviews . La Fonda Alamo HEIGHTS is owned by the the same company that owns Jims Coffee Shops. Which the health department has closed down 2 this year because of roach infestations . they are open now . I wouldn't eat at a Jims either.LA Fonda on MAIN is owed by the Lawton family . There food is good and the resturant is nice.