Fonda San Miguel

With a grand dream, little experience and a lot less cash, Tom Gilliland and Miguel Ravago founded Fonda San Miguel in 1975. It was the first restaurant in Texas to focus exclusively on true regional Mexican cuisine from Mexico’s interior culinary epicenters: Oaxaca, Puebla, Veracruz and Yucatan. The restaurant also features Gilliland’s carefully curated collection of museum-quality artwork, exotic plants and international décor. With the dual focus of food and art, Fonda San Miguel flourished and their long-range impact on Mexican food in Texas and the United States was ultimate, garnering national and international acclaim. Two cookbooks and more than forty years later, Fonda San Miguel continues to explore the authentic tastes and developing trends of Mexico. The Fonda San Miguel family is an impeccable group of individuals with a core of longtime kitchen staff and servers, some that have worked at the restaurant for over twenty years. Setting a standard that’s hard to beat, Fonda’s servers are professional and exemplary in their presentation. Loyal patrons are greeted by name, new diners become good friends and the customer experience is thoughtful and swift. Our dedicated kitchen team, many who have been with the restaurant for a number of years, are devoted to Fonda’s commitment of authenticity and excellence. Danny Herrera, Fonda’s general manager of fourteen years, has developed an art for identifying team players. He exemplifies mutual respect and trust that not only motivates his staff, but also makes Fonda San Miguel quite simply a great place to work. Danny also takes culinary excursions throughout Mexico just as his founders did before him, ensuring the vibrant spirit, traditions and ever-changing culture of Fonda continue to thrive.