La Fonda On Main

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Fun, casual, upscale – beautiful

Historic La Fonda on Main
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. So much has changed. 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.
Mrs. 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.
We hope that Mrs. 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!

3pm - 10:30 pm dinner
Saturday: 11am - 10:30pm dinner menu all day
Sunday: 11am - 3pm brunch

2415 North Main Avenue at Woodlawn in Monte Vista [see map]

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"A Moment of Luxury with William Stubbs"

Cappy’s Restaurant is owned and operated by the Lawton family. Cappy Lawton began in the restaurant business at age 26 and has developed and built over 25 restaurants throughout Texas, including Mama’s Restaurants, Mama’s Cafes, and EZ’s. Cappy’s was his 5th restaurant and opened in 1977.
In 1995, after a successful career in banking and real estate, Cappy’s wife, Suzy, joined him full time to assist in the management of their restaurants. Currently they own and operate Cappy’s, Cappyccino’s, & La Fonda on Main.
Their son, Trevor, is also working in the family business while attending college.

Each week Chef Javier Flores creates a unique Special in the style of old Mexico cuisine.
Ensalada de Salpicon de Res

Cuisines of Mexico
Carne Asada a la Tampiqueña 12.95
Tacos de Pescado 10.95

Enchiladas de Espinacas 9.50
Enchiladas de Mole Xiqueño 9.95

Pricing and selection subject to change.
We always offer seasonal specials in addition to the menu offerings.

Avocado Poblano Soup or Chicken Tortilla Soup 3.95

Chile Poblano de Queso 11.95
Carne Asada a la Tampiqueña 16.95
Filete Milanese con Papas 16.95

Enchiladas de Espinacas 10.50
Enchiladas de Mole Xiqueño 10.95
Enchiladas de Camarón 12.95
Prices and selection subject to change.

We feature different Sunday Specials each week.

Carne Asada a la Tampiquena, 15.95
Filete Milanesa con Papas Rancheras, 15.95
A la Veracruzana, 14.95

Any of our menu items can be packaged for takeout with a 75 cent per plate charge. One of our more popular take out orders is the Fajita Feast for 20 (packaged family style for buffet service).
Call (210) 733 0621 and place your order.

All of our desserts are made fresh daily.

La Fonda on Main has a full bar offering a wide variety of liquor, beer and wine. Our famous margaritas are made with hand-squeezed limes and your choice of a large selection of tequilas.

Budweiser Light (draught), Bohemia, Carta Blanca, Corona, Corona Light, Negra Modelo, Modelo Especial, Tecate, XX Lager (draught), XX Amber

We carry Chilean, Spanish, California and Texas wines.

Events

La Fonda on Main joyfully celebrates each wedding and special occasion with our guests, turning our world into your dream.
Your wedding is an event you will want to remember for a lifetime.
At La Fonda on Main, we specialize in helping you create these memories. We have the knowledge, experience and facilities to host any phase of your wedding celebration:

We have hosted parties ranging from 100-year-old birthdays, Christmas and other holidays, baptismal receptions, memorials, graduations and other rites of passage. The salon is a flexible space that can easily be transformed to meet your needs. To help in your planning, we can also arrange the services of a florist, audio/visual equipment and technical support and a tent for patio events.
Contact: Amy Stinson

Front Room: Our small private dining room is just to the right of the entrance and accommodates up to 20 people. It is perfect for family gatherings and business meetings.
The Salon Party Room: We designed the salon in the traditional hacienda style, importing most of the artistic building materials from central Mexico. This luxurious private room is located adjacent to the patio and can accommodate up to 75 guests.
For larger parties, the patio can be reserved so that with the salon you can seat up to 175 guests. The salon and patio are accessible by private entrance from Main street.

Three Course Plated Dinners
Salad - Guacamole Salad or La Fonda Salad
Entree - Comida Mexicana, Pollo Frambuesa, Carne Asada a la Tampiqueña, Filete Relleno y Camarones or Plato Especial
Dessert - Tres Leches Cake, Black and White Flan, Helado Tres Cafes, Arroz con Leche

For special events contact our Special Events Manager, Amy Stinson at 210.260.8068 or 210.733.0621.

We are always looking for quality individuals with positive, caring attitudes and high personal standards. We prefer college education and comparable restaurant experience.
We have high standards: we drug screen and check references in order to hire top quality people and ensure a professional, fun, safe workplace.
We offer a very established and highly acclaimed work environment that caters to discriminating clientele. We pay well, offer top benefits and provide opportunity to learn and grow. We are flexible and care deeply about our team.
Available Positions: Host/Hostess; Kitchen Staff
We Offer: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Hours, Extensive Training, Paid Vacations, Scholarship Programs, TABC Certification, Dining Discounts, and Opportunities for Advancement.
We Require: Flexibility, Caring Attitude, Professional Appearance, Drug Testing, Self Managment, Punctuality, Integrity, Self Motivation, and Responsibility.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"
If you are interested, and “the shoe fits”, we would love to tell you more. Come apply any morning from 9 - 11 a.m. or afternoon from 2 - 5 p.m. to fill out an application.

Our community has rewarded us and we do our best to give back. We receive several requests daily for contributions and have found that we simply can’t do it all.
Each year we pick 3 principal causes to contribute significant resources to, and a few others which are close to our hearts.
Please forgive us if we can’t contribute this year and try us again next year. Thanks for your patience and understanding.

We do our best to maintain communication with our regular guests. We send announcements of special events; birthday gifts (ours and yours); and occasionally just a thank you in the form of a cash discount.

We offer beautiful gift certificates in the form of elegant, privately minted brass coins in $10 and $25 denominations. They are wonderful gifts and can be used at any of our restaurants: La Fonda on Main, Cappy’s Restaurant and Cappyccino’s Bistro and Bar.
Please ask a manager to assist you with your purchase.

This small shop on the corner of Main and Woodlawn has been setting trends for San Antonio women for years. Kathleen Sommers, who works mainly in linen and other natural fabrics, designs all the clothes, which bear her label. The store also carries great jewelry, bath items, books, fun housewares, and a selection of unusual gifts.

Across the street are two exceptional private schools:
San Antonio Academy

Co-ed grades K-12 www.keystoneschool.org