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Vespaio vs Fonda San Miguel
Both restaurants are highly recommended by those who travel for a living. Overall, Vespaio is preferred by most writers compared to Fonda San Miguel. Vespaio comes in at #5 in Austin with recommendations from 10 reviews such as Time Out, Gayot and BlackBook.
Vespaio
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1610 S. Congress St, Austin, TX 78704
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Fodor's
"Sink your fork into a bowl of plump gnocchi bathed in garlicky tomato-arrabiata sauce, or nibble on a slice of classic Margherita pizza studded with garden-fresh basil."
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Frommer's
"Austin isn't really known for its Italian food, but when Austinites want Italian, this is their preferred destination."
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Zagat
""Long waits" are par for the course at this midpriced SoCo Italian, "hands down one of the best in Austin" thanks to its "superb" cooking, "wonderful wines" and a warm setting."
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BlackBook
"This swear-by-it Italian dining room still buzzes like it’s brand new. Golf clap for the high-quality seafood and melt-in-your-mouth pasta."
Gayot
15.0
"Vespaio buzzes like a beehive. Prepare to wait for a table, because it's usually packed; wedge into the noisy bar for a splash of vino."
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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."
