Joann's Fine Foods

4.7

495 Reviews

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Lively
Great for brunch
Neighborhood gem

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 495 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Joann's Fine Foods, nestled in the vibrant South Congress district, offers "amazing food" with standout Tex-Mex flavors. The energetic ambiance is perfect for those seeking lively dining experiences. Guests rave about the "best breakfast tacos" and flavorful dishes like green chicken enchiladas. Despite occasional service hiccups, it's a "gem" worth revisiting.

495 Reviews

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Jessica
Denver
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service. Get the hash brown nachos!
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Shirley
San Francisco
21 reviews
vip
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Monday is all day half hour and it’s wonderful half-price appetizers and five dollar margaritas
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Lesslie
Las Vegas
4 reviews
vip
1.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Went on Sunday for brunch with my son and I ordered huevos rancheros, eggs over medium. We waited for about 45 minutes for our dishes and I noticed there were no eggs on my dish. I looked in case I was just not seeing them under the salsa, but nope, no eggs. The waitress apologized and took my dish and said she would bring my correct order. About 30 minutes later, my son had finished eating and I was tired of sitting there in the hot patio. Manager never came by and the waitress said they'd take care of my sons meal and we just had to pay for the drinks. We left and I picked up breakfast tacos somewhere else. Horrible service, cramped tables, can't tell ya about the food cuz I never got any.
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Sandy
New York City
58 reviews
vip
5.0
58 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed a great breakfast at Joann's. Our server Maddie was attentive and pleasant. The breakfast sandwich and bowl were both great. Mimosas came just the way we wanted them. Looking forward to coming back soon!
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Michele
Houston
17 reviews
vip
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were awesome. The ambiance is diner/SoCo groove/TexMex and was raucous (a little too loud for my 83 year old mom) and we got unlucky with our table which was right by the front door but all the other good stuff made up for it. Will go back again and again.
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Miranda
Denver
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We really miss the cinnamon rolls and morning buns! Please bring them back 🙏
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Ed
Austin
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Nice spot for brunch…South Congress is always a fun area.
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Walter
Chicago
35 reviews
vip
4.0
35 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
It’s a great location and I loved the furniture and the set up on the patio. I would love to see the furniture fixed up a little. We had a lovely server who was missing for a bit which we think was because she had a large party elsewhere. She came back finally and was great! She took good care of us. The food is an interesting mix of diner and Mexican food . The 4 some had a salad, beef enchiladas, the club sandwich and the shrimp tacos. I think we were all pretty happy. It’s a bit expensive for “diner” food but everything seems too expensive these days. I would definitely go back .
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Wendy
Minneapolis
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We enjoyed Joann’s the first day of our visit to Austin and went a second time too! Loved the variety and quality of the food and friendly staff!
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Lauren
Houston
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food! Highly recommend the ceviche if you like a little spice and the beef fajitas! So good. Can’t wait to be back.
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Joann's Fine Foods is rated 4.7 stars by 495 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Nov 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 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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Offers

Austin's Best Happy Hour

Menu

What 495 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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