Joann's Fine Foods

4.8

514 Reviews

$30 and under

Tex-Mex

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

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

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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 514 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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Joann's Fine Foods is a delightful Tex-Mex diner with a "fun Austin vibe" and "delicious" dishes. Notable mentions include "upscale diner food," "great breakfast tacos," and "amazing enchiladas." While service can vary, the vibrant atmosphere and "excellent location" on South Congress make it a cherished dining spot.

514 Reviews

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Elliott VIP
Austin20 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Always great fajitas and white bean hummus. Cool vibe
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on March 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly service, clean and great value. The migas are outstanding!
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Lori VIP
New Mexico14 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love Joann’s. We had the chicken enchiladas and they were amazing. My margarita was also delicious. Will definitely return.
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Taylor
Austin3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Maddie was a great server! The food was excellent and will definitely be back again soon!
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Miranda VIP
Denver5 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Bring back the cinnamon rolls & morning buns!!! We looove Joann’s but those were our FAVORITE part
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Shelly
Dallas6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
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
Seattle1 review
5.0
Dined on February 16, 2025
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
Austin8 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
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
Austin4 reviews
5.0
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
Austin6 reviews
5.0
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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Joann's Fine Foods is rated 4.8 stars by 514 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

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 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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Private dining

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Offers

Austin's Best Happy Hour

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What 514 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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