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Uchi vs Fonda San Miguel
Both establishments are endorsed by expert writers. On balance, Uchi scores slightly higher than Fonda San Miguel. Uchi ranks #4 in Austin with positive reviews from 11 publications like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Not For Tourists.
Uchi
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801 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704
From $31 /night
Fodor's
"You've heard the term "extreme sports"? Uchi is "extreme sushi"."
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Travel + Leisure
"Uchi, which occupies a softly-lit bungalow on South Lamar about five minutes from downtown, celebrates the art of unconventional thinking when it comes to sushi."
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Zagat
""Heaven" for sushiphiles, this Zilker jewel box (and its newer Montrose outpost) presents the "finest in forward-thinking Japanese" cuisine via chef Tyson Cole."
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BlackBook
"A red-wallpapered, organic-glam interior is like a backdrop from a Design Star set. Splurge on an omakase-style banquet feast."
Gayot
15.0
"Faithful sushi lovers migrate to this crimson-colored, cozy house for quality sushi and imaginative Japanese fusion fare."
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Fonda San Miguel
Concierge
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2330 W North Loop Blvd, Austin, TX 78756-2327
From $15 /night
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."
