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Olivia vs Fonda San Miguel
Both Olivia and Fonda San Miguel are rated highly by expert reviewers. Overall, Fonda San Miguel ranks slightly better than Olivia. Fonda San Miguel has a TripExpert Score of 87 with accolades from 9 reviews like Zagat, concierge.com and Not For Tourists.
Olivia
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2043 S. Lamar, Austin, TX
From $15 /night
Fodor's
"The appealing Italian-inspired menu is also a culinary gauntlet that challenges diners to expand their flavor palates with dishes such as the plump and savory lamb's tongue fricassee."
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Frommer's
"Olivia is far and away the brightest newcomer to Austin's fine dining scene."
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Zagat
4.0
"A "lovely" modern space with "good buzz", this South Lamar spot boasts an "innovative" French-Italian menu that may "change your mind about sweetbreads, lamb tongue and other oddities"."
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Gayot
14.0
"Owner-chef James Holmes, who did stints in France and at Picholine and Craft in NYC, has crafted a fine blend of sophisticated French and Italian cuisines with down-home Texas products."
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Austin Chronicle
"I could write pages of praise for chef Petty’s meltingly tender Wagyu Tri-Tip with roasted marrow mixed with butter."
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Fonda San Miguel
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2330 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756-2327
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Concierge
"The haciendalike Fonda San Miguel has been an Austin eating institution for over 30 years and is well worth the detour off South Congress."
Fodor's
"This celebrated villa-style North Loop spot combines sophisticated ambience with a seasonal menu of authentic Mexican classics."
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Frommer's
"This was one of the first restaurants to introduce fine dining a la Mexicana to Texas."
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Zagat
""Colorful and full of beautiful pottery", this Highland Park hacienda has long been "a treat for the eyes as well as the taste buds", with "impeccable" interior Mexican fare."
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BlackBook
"It’s true south-of-the-border around here, from the homemade interior Mexican food to electric folk-art paintings."
