Joann's Fine Foods

4.7

509 Reviews

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 61 times today

Neighborhood gem
Lively
Great for brunch

Joann’s Fine Foods is a lively Tex Mex Diner & Patio Restaurant located in the iconic Austin Motel, along busy South Congress. The vibe is laid back but bustling with comfortable indoor booths, shady patio seating and a popular palapa bar. The vintage diner has been restored and updated with mahogany wood paneling, Mid-century furniture and photos of famous Texans.

The menu features Tex Mex and diner classics cooked over our mesquite burning grill. Joann’s is perfect for brunch, lunch or a classic Austin dinner when strolling the iconic avenue. Favorites include Wood-Grilled Fajitas with tortillas made in-house daily, Joann’s Queso, Avocado & Tuna Tartare, Tacos and Quesadillas, Enchilada Plates and diner specialties including Stone Ground Blue Corn Pancakes, Patty Melt, and Club Sandwich.

The bar is stocked with an extensive tequila and mezcal selection and Joann’s serves one of Austin’s best frozen margaritas.

All Ways Welcome. So Close Yet So Far Out

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tex-Mex
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 10:00 am–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(512) 358-6054
Website
http://www.joannsaustin.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
1224 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704
Neighborhood
Downtown
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Offers

Austin's Best Happy Hour
Multiple dates available
Sun - Thu - 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Happy hour 7 DAYS A WEEK featuring half-off margaritas and all our signature appetizers (including Queso, Hash Browns Nachos, Ceviche, plus more) from 5 to 7 P.M. On Mondays it’s an all night happy hour with a bonus: HALF-OFF ALL TACOS (Shrimp! Redfish!, Avocado & Corn, Chicken Tinga, Crispy Beef) from 5 until close. Hang on the patio, saddle up to the bar, or grab a snug booth for Joann’s new happy hour. Great for groups & bachelorette parties. 𝐉𝐎𝐀𝐍𝐍’𝐒 𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐘 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑: 𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐘𝐃𝐀𝐘: 𝟓 - 𝟕 𝐏.𝐌. 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘𝐒 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓: 𝟓 𝐏.𝐌. - 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞! 💋 Half-off margaritas 💋 Half-off appetizers 💋 Half-off all tacos (Mondays only*)

What 509 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Joann's Fine Foods offers an inviting mix of diner and Tex-Mex cuisine in a lively South Congress setting. Guests frequently praise the "outstanding food and service," with highlights like hash brown nachos and ceviche. The "attentive and friendly" staff enhance the experience, making it a "great spot for brunch" with a vibrant patio atmosphere.

509 Reviews

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Shelly
Dallas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a pleasure to stop in for good food - thanks for having us!!
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Shaun
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and excellent staff. The chocolate chip pancakes were perfect for my picky eater. Wife and my meals were also delicious.
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Saul
Austin
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of our first dates was to JoAnns so it’s a staple in our night out lineup. We came here (5 minutes before our reservation) for Valentine’s Day and my big complaint was that we asked (before seated) to sit in a 2-seater booth directly next to the 4-top table the hostess sat our menus at and the hostess said that it was reserved to assist with staggered seating. She offered us bar seating instead and we declined to sit at the table. Not 5 minutes later (right at our reservation time) a couple was seated at the booth we wanted. This is a minor complaint and nothing that will keep us from going back but my partner and I looked at each other and laughed in disbelief wondering what strategy could possibly make her explanation make sense.
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Clayton
Austin
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always great service and great food! Never not happy coming to Joann’s
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Sharon
Austin
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on February 9, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We sat outside on a nice evening and really really enjoyed it! I would definitely go again. Inside was much louder so we were glad we made the reservation for outside. Our server Kevin was really great. Very attentive and made good recommendations. He caught that I don't like super spicy stuff in conversation and recommended I not have serrano peppers on my tacos. Good call! I highly recommend!
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Christi
VIP
Dallas
45 reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Dined on February 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service always served was attentive food was hot
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Jennie
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food is outstanding. It was very noisy which made it hard to converse with our group while dining. Sunday happened to be a very cold day and the outdoor patio was open. Our table was between the entry door and patio door, that being said, it was a very cold experience when the doors opened. We will definitely be back but not until the weather is warmer.
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Robin
Central Texas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We dined with out of town guests two of whom are vegan. There were plenty of yummy vegan options for them and everything we ordered was tasty. Our server was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. We sat on the patio which allowed to heat each other and people watch. We’ll definitely be back.
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caitlin
Austin
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful service, very accommodating and the food was delicious!
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paige
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
had very kind and prompt service today! At the host stand, bar, and table. Food was delicous too. Not the most gluten free friendly menu, but the Mexican food has some options!
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Joann's Fine Foods is rated 4.7 stars by 509 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 61 times today

1224 South Congress Ave., Austin, TX 78704

Additional information

Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 10:00 am–9:00 pm Fri–Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tex-Mex
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access

Website
http://www.joannsaustin.com/
Phone number
(512) 358-6054

Joann's Fine Foods

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Austin's Best Happy Hour

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What 509 people are saying

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