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Joann's Fine Foods, Austin, TX

Joann's Fine Foods

4.8
4.8
514 Reviews
$30 and under
Tex-Mex

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2 people
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.

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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
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • 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*)

    Austin's Best Happy Hour Photo

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

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
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
  1. 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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    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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. 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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  9. 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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  10. 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.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Joann's Fine Foods

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
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