Hondo's On Main

Had the chicken fried chicken and mashed potatoes… SOOOO GOOD!! Definitely a must if you’re visiting Texas for the first time. You’re seated and given a menu and order up front. Once your buzzer goes off, you pick your own food up… no servers, it’s great! There’s also a patio with live music, definitely recommend.

The food was great. I had the Poblano Chicken Sandwich, my wife had the BBQ Brisket Sandwich. We got one of each of the sides Onion Strings, Fresh Parmesan Potato Chips, Curly Q Fries and Sweet Potatoes Fries. All 4 were tasty. Definitely going back for a burger.

Good food and the Ice tea was tasty. The salad was delicious. Fajitalada was different, another way to eat enchiladas and fajitas 😋, Brisket sandwich was delicious as well. Sweet potato fries 🍟🤪 awesome. 😎

This was some of the best food we've had in a long time. The burger was fresh and tasted like it had been grilled outside, the hot dog was great, and the quesadilla was fresh. The chili was hands down the best item we had. There were no beans! The popsicle margarita was surprisingly good. Ended up ordering another! The salsa, guac, and nachos were good. Honestly, everything was amazing. Can't say enough about this place! Sat outside in the covered seating during a rain storm and it was dry and peaceful. Will be back again.

While planning on a trip to Fredericksburg we decided to eat here before we went back home. The atmosphere was very nice with indoor and outdoor seating. They had love music playing which I typically love when restaurants do this. I ordered the chicken sandwich which looked amazing but upon taking a bite I believe the batter they used could have used a little more seasoning in my opinion but it was still very good. The fries were very good and seasoned well. The kid's hotdog was very good as well. All in all, I will definitely come back here and update my review with the food I decide to eat. If you're ever in the area come check it out.

**I am only judging the drinks** While the food looks amazing, we only stopped here for a drink while killing time before a reservation at a different restaurant. We considered canceling our reservation because the food looked that good! Plus, for this area, the food and drink prices are very reasonable. My husband and I both got a margarita- I got the pineapple and he got the jalapeño. They were $11 a piece and we were satisfied. While we did not consider the jalepeno margarita to be spicey, it did have a nice fresh pepper flavor to it. I was very satisfied with the price/quality of the drink- especially considering we were downtown. Additionally, the live music they had was amazing and the court yard was a cool place to hang out. Can’t wait to come back and try their food!

We met a friend here for drinks the other day, it’s a great spot and seems to be a favorite haunt. We got spicy margaritas and nachos, all were delicious. The margaritas were good sized, strong and reasonably priced! There was no live music when we were there but it was very busy (Saturday late afternoon). This is a self service establishment, you place and pick up drink orders at the bar (one indoors, one outdoors) and food orders are picked up at the kitchen counter when the buzzer alerts. We didn’t wait long for our food and everyone was kind and helpful.

My husband and I were there in Fredericksburg, Texas to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The food at Hondo’s was HORRIBLE. The food had such an ugly taste to it. The only good about this place was the live band. I would NEVER recommend this restaurant to anyone. Save you money and go somewhere else.

Hondo's is exactly what you'd expect. An open, outdoor seating area and live music add to the ambience. The counter service is a nice touch for a quick ordering. We had a well-balanced meal of fries and salad, lol. Nothing over the top, but a nice meal as always at Hondo's.

This spot came highly recommended from friends of ours on our trip to Fredericksburg! It's super casual, but the food is delicious! Portions are huge and if you're looking for a hefty dinner after wineries all day, this is your spot! The live music is also a nice touch! We were here in July so it was hot out but once the sunset it was pretty nice! We had the chicken fried steak and the fried chicken and both were delicious! Both were fried great and super tender! We'll definitely have to be back to try some of the other items on the menu!

Hondo's is super casual, so come as you are. You can tell everyone (including the locals) enjoy this place. Parking was pretty easy on the side street nearest. There's a lot of indoor and outdoor seating. My friends and I went in mid-May, and it was already getting pretty warm. So, we were seated at a table inside. I found it to be pretty warm inside. The doors are kept wide open and I think that might've been the only air circulating. The space gives a nice Texas, country feel with lots of pictures on the wall. There was live music to enjoy, as well. Although you're seated, it's pretty casual in that you go to the bar to order your food and drinks. They'll give you a buzzer and you get your food from a pick up window inside. We really enjoyed our food and drinks. I can't remember the drink I had but it was strong and pineapple. I remember the pineapples being soaked in the alcohol as the selling point for me. We ordered a burger to split, curly fries covered in pulled pork and goodness, and queso with steak. Loved all of these but the queso was really more than I expected and it got cold fast. So eat it fast. All the portions were actually huge. I really liked Hondo's and would go back (earlier or later in the year).

Came here during Oktoberfest on a Saturday early afternoon and was seated right away on the open patio area. Live music was nice and the ceiling fans above the outside tables was much appreciated. We stuck w appetizers and margaritas and had a great time overall! Definitely would be back to try more items and the atmosphere.

Hondo's has the best chips and queso I think we have ever had. We added chili and it was over the top flavorful. The weather was beautiful, so we sat outside. The atmosphere was a lot of fun and very casual.

My mom and I sat inside to eat. We had been here before together, probably 20 years ago! The food is amazing. The queso is stellar as is the burger. The meat is delicious and the bun! We got the blue cheese mushroom burger. Their curly fries are delicious, taste just like Jack-in-the-Box lol but that's a compliment. We try to come here every time we visit FBG.

Canned beer. Food was over salted and very greasy. We were both ill the next day with food poisoning.

This was a nice, upbeat place that my husband and I visited while on a romantic getaway. It was a bit of a wait to be seated and it would have helped if the host would have explained the process more clearly. You have to wait to be seated, then get in line to order food. The food was really good so it made up for it. I wouldn't object to visiting again.

Grabbed a quick bite before heading to one of our tastings for the evening. We were seated quickly; this is a self serve restaurant where you order from either two ordering spots and pick up your food when it's ready. I ordered the green chili chicken enchiladas which listed spicy chicken but there was no spice to it. The chicken quesadilla was average and the walking taco was simple and light, if you order the walking taco, would recommend ordering something additional if you are hungry.

My friend recommended this place and I am so glad she did!! We went on a Thursday around 5...we were seated outside immediately. About 5 min later there was a long wait! So we just beat the rush!! I ordered the grilled mahi mahi sandwich and added pickles. It was superb. The fish was perfectly cooked, had great flavor and big dense flakes. Yum! The sauce that came with it was a cilantro-lime-jalapeño vinaigrette, with great flavor! My friend had the Reuben which she thought was delicious but needed more of a sauce. Their Reuben doesn't have thousand island dressing like you'd find traditionally, instead it is just a thin layer of brown mustard. She went and asked for more mustard and a side of pickles and was happy with it after that! The star of the show was the double cheese potato fries!! Those were WITHOUT A DOUBT IN MY MIND the best curly fries I've ever had. Even with all of the cheese they retained their crispiness. I'll be dreaming of these until I can go back and get them again! The cashier recommended a half order of the machsticks which was only $4 and more than enough for 2 people to share! As Texans we needed to add a little spice to our meal, and this did the trick! Perfectly spicy, great flavor! Just a little greasy (but worth it) Love the local Altstadt brews too! The Kolsh is really top tier.

We really wanted to love it here. The music was great, and we had just ordered our margaritas when an issue came up. We had walked from the other side of Main and were pretty hot, so I noticed the table in front of us was under a fan that was unplugged. I politely asked a busser if he could plug it in, and he did. Almost immediately, the table of women nearest to the fan became upset that it was on. We offered to switch tables with them, but they declined. They then spoke with a staff member who came over and unplugged the fan. I explained that we had offered to move and would really appreciate leaving the fan on, but she told me that the other table had been there first and suggested that we find another table instead. The place was packed on a Saturday night -- there were no open seats under other fans, or anywhere outside. She didn't offer to help us find another spot or apologize for the situation. Instead, she told me to "try to see things from their perspective." We decided to leave. On the way out, I spoke with the manager, who seemed equally uninterested and repeated that we could find another seat. She then had to tend to another guest who appeared to be suffering from heatstroke, which was understandable. By the time a table finally opened up, we were already disappointed in how we'd been treated and chose to take our business elsewhere. The moral of the story: make sure you're "there first" if you expect to be treated kindly. Customer service clearly isn't their priority, which is a real shame -- we were genuinely looking forward to enjoying our evening here

Ordered two burgers to go....cost was $56 and some change . Got the curly fries and they tasted worse than the bagged frozen Arby curly fries you get at Walmart. They were also cold and old. My burger was the fried chicken burger. The bun was cold and stale . The burger fell apart. Could not eat it. The ratios (meat size vs bun size) were way off!! Wayyyy too expensive and not tasteful at all!! Would prefer Sonic!

Super casual place with live music on the patio. I love that it feels like a local spot although it's frequented by lots tourists. I tried the chicken fried steak and mashed potatoes and it was perfect. So delicious. I can't recommend the patio during the summer but if you find yourself there on a breezy cool evening it's definitely worth it.

Great atmosphere. All had something different. Burgers are huge. Mine was a little overcooked but still good.

It's walk up after they seat you. Make your order at the bar and they give you a pager. The really old bar is a great focal point to the room. The food tasted great and was so appreciated.

Cute relaxed spot. Enjoyed my poblano burger. Counter service that I'm sure backs up during busy times. The bus boy was super friendly. Clean bathrooms. Overall we would visit again for the live music too.

Come here if you ar hungry!!! Portions are llarge! The live band was great and the staff was friendly. Definitely coming back next time I'm in town!

Waited an hour and 15 minutes for a table. It's only our high school friends 10th anniversary and now they're engaged.... After waiting they offered two 4 seater tables.... After speaking to the host and manager apparently we were supposed to request that we seat all together? So that's my review.... Request you seat with everyone you're coming with lol We left and found food and drinks somewhere else

Amazing food! Ordered the chips and queso and the deconstructed nachos with brisket. I loved everything! We were seated quickly, great system on self service and the food was made quickly and was hot when served. The portion sizes are quite big so even the small queso was large so prepare to share! I will definitely be revisiting when in Fredericksburg. We also had nice live music when we sat outside.

Place looked nice had live music that was good just don't eat here. Hard pass on this one Ribs were swimming in bbq sauce to make up for being reheated and the quessadilla they didn't even melt the cheese the meat was very dry. Very disappointed had to go eat down the street

I had a terrible experience at Hondo's. After dining there this past Saturday, I ended up with severe food poisoning. The symptoms started just a few hours after my meal and ruined my entire evening. Not only did I get sick, but my two friends that came with me also ended up with food poisoning. We all ordered different things which is crazy. I had the chili, one friend had the brisket, and another ordered the pulled pork. The food tasted bland and almost as if it had been sitting in the fridge or freezer for a while. This place is a health hazard, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone. Now it's been several days and all of our stomachs are still upset which completely ruined our trip to Fredericksburg. Avoid at all costs!

We had a great experience for lunch today. We were traveling with our 2 dogs so we needed someplace where we could take them with us. They were busy but they seated us quickly. There was a young man that helped us and was so sweet to my dogs and even offered and brought us a bowl of water. The food was so good. I got the green chicken enchiladas hubs got the pulled pork sandwich. We will stop again next time we. One through there.

This place was so cute, the live music and dance floor was so much fun to watch! The staff and service were super speedy and polite! I ordered the nachos and my cheese came out already hardened and not appetizing. I ended up ordering queso as a supplement and come to find out it's the same cheese just melted but for some reason was 100% better. I got my go to drink, deep Eddys lemon and sprite and it was perfect! Highly recommend the queso and NOT the nachos!

For your information, this is a self-help restaurant! You'll have to order your food and pick it up at a window. The initial ambiance fits the area and looks like a good time. The outside areas have a longer wait time because of the live music aspect and open seating. The inside area is smaller and has access to their antique bar. The bartender and other staff taking orders are pleasant and helpful, but again, remember you'll be getting everything yourself. The food was sufficient and great for serving larger parties quickly and those who are unadventurous. If you're looking for a fast-casual hangout with decent drinks, this is just right for you!

We recently visited Hondo's on Main, and while it had a lot going for it, the food left much to be desired. The ambiance was nice--super casual and laid-back, exactly what you'd want from a relaxed spot in town. They had a musician performing on the patio, and she was talented, adding to the overall enjoyable vibe. It's a family and pet-friendly place, which we appreciated. It's also self-service: you order your food at the bar, get a buzzer, and pick up your meal from the kitchen window. Sodas were self-service, and they offered a full bar, which was a plus. Unfortunately, the food didn't match the atmosphere. I ordered the chicken quesadilla, and while the tortilla had nice char marks, the cheese inside wasn't fully melted, and the chicken was cool--not the hot, fresh bite I was hoping for. Normally, I'd send something like that back, but since it's a self-service setup, it felt more hassle than it was worth. My wife had the Baked Goat Cheese Salad, which she said was just fine--nothing extraordinary, but at least it was a safer bet than the quesadilla. In short, go for the music, the relaxed atmosphere, or a drink at the bar--but not for the food.

Hondo's had such a sweet ambiance. It was a full house in there. My husband and I were driving back home to Texas from California so we had to make a yummy stop in Fredericksburg. We got seated outside where there was a young girl singing to the crowd and families dancing with their kids out in the open. Food: 3/10. Sorry, I really tried to like it. I couldn't. My grilled chicken sandwich was probably frozen before because half of it was still super duper cold. They had forgotten the grilled onions & guacamole originally. Nothing about the food was extraordinary. Pretty disappointed. Sorry, y'all!!

Excellent food. Excellent atmosphere. They had live music going and we were able to enjoy talking as well as listening to the music. Everyone enjoyed their food. No complaints.

The food was great and the girl that took our order at the bar was super sweet! The burger was huge and the sourdough bread was yummy! You can sit inside or outside.

Love Hondo's, the atmosphere and history, and wasn't as packed as usual which was nice. Had the brisket Macaroni and Cheese, which was enough for two and tasted great. Also had the Nacho Construction which fell short of the mark. The cheese was thick but cold and was poured over the top of the chips and chicken. You had to pull chunks of cheese off to get to below which was just chips, onions and chicken chunks. I like my nachos with cheese spread throughout, and a bit more fluud.

Great food!! Amazing food!! So good! We had the portobello mushroom quesadilla and Rueben sandwich! 10/10! I also had the popsicle margarita and omg! Amazing you had to be your own waiter but we didn't mind. A bit too loud outside hence why we decided to sit inside. Very causal nice place

So we ordered take out tonight & wow!! It sucked! My hubby ordered the burger & the patty was some small little thing not even half the size of the bun. Our fries were overcooked & cold & I ordered the cheddar stacker & paid extra for green chilies they DID NOT put on the sandwich. Sorry to say we're highly disappointed & wondering if we should ever go back!!

My husband and I met a group of friends for dinner at Hondo's based on their ability to accommodate a group and variety of food options on their menu. We ordered 2 of their 3 daily specials since we were not familiar with their foods. My husband had what amounted to Brisket on top of fries and I had Brisket Mac 'n cheese. The Brisket over fries were unappetizing to me since it appeared very greasy. My husband ate mostly meat leaving behind the fatty pieces but left the fries. They were over fried and greasy. I ate the Brisket Mac 'n Cheese. While it was tasty at the time of eating, it did not sit well with me later. Perhaps we chose poorly. We may give them another try in the future so am not sure if we recommend or not at the time of this review. Note: There were also no greens whatsoever unless you count the 1/2 tsp of chopped parsley as decoration.

Great atmosphere, beautiful, historic structure, and a generally fun environment. Food is lacking much flavor, a great choice for the non-adventurous. The brisket was roast beef without a touch of smoke, bark, or grill marks. Sandwhiches were as expected. Tip jars all over the place, which is not only obnoxious but very confusing being that it's a self serve facility. Can't say i reccomend but it's alright if you know what you're walking into.

Did not have a great evening at all! They messed up our order. When we went to the bar to have it corrected and after waiting for 3 couples to place the order we began explaining what was wrong. We were interrupted by another person who "forgot" to order something. The guy stopped helping us and moved to the guy who forgot to order something and then proceeded to have a drink made for him. We finally received a "corrected" order that was completely tasteless. Don't waste your time here, there are too many other great places to eat in Fredricksburg.

Beautiful day, great outside seating, pet friendly, nice music, excellent service and delicious food. Try the catfish! Top 10 best! Salad and bbq sandwich were great as well. We will be back!

Live music gastropub that is good place to grab a meal while listening to music and being outside. The service is kinda of a zoo where you can order at either bar for drinks or food with everyone having to go inside the bar to retrieve their own food. I ordered the bacon burger and it was a decent burger since it was a bit over cooked. And I got that with "curly fries" but it looked like half circles rather than actual curly fries!

Where do I start...first of all, the two employees at the host stand were rude. We wanted to sit inside and they did everything they could to get us to sit outside! WE WANTED TO SIT INSIDE!! Table was ready but we needed a little more room. My 75 year old mom asked if we could get another table And she sad RUDELY told no. And that you could have sat outside with plenty of space! He better be glad I wasn't there when he talked to my mom like that!! RIDICULOUS NOW THE FOOD... the nachos were trash! Melted shredded cheese on top of chips. They should be ashamed of those nachos. Then we order 2 Slob Cobb salads and they didn't put all the toppings on the salad. My husband went up to ask where the toppings were and the guy said sorry and handed him little cups with the stuff in them. Again...RIDICULOUS I think others enjoyed their food but we will not be back!! Get some better service!!

This is a nice spot if you enjoy live music and want the full Western feel of the Wild West. I found it quite charming. Although we inquired about the best items on the menu, we ended up not choosing any of them, which was a mistake on our part. I ordered the chicken fried steak with fries, while my friend opted for the BBQ sandwich. Both dishes could have used more seasoning; it was a bit disappointing. Nonetheless, I'm glad I experienced this spot and could cross it off my list!

Heavy pour and jalapeño margaritas is all I can say. Even on a Sunday Evening when the place is not packed it was packed. The outdoor area was closed due to cold and misty weather. I'd love to come back in the warmer months and enjoy the patio!

The food was the best I've ever had for this type of cuisine. The American style food was just awesome. So much food for the price and it was all either 9 or 10/10 we had queso and the bacon and fried onion burger and the quesadillas and it was amazing. The service was awesome and the head cook in the back was funny kind and helpful. The ambiance was nice it was perfect temp, perfectly clean, and just the perfect experience.

We literally come here every time we come to Fredericksburg. We choose to sit on the "back deck" (no reservations required ) because we preferred to have chairs since the reserve seating has some picnic benches and the music isn't blaring. May have to share a table but in the Texas style, you'll meet amazing people. Nonetheless, we've had a multitude of different items on the menu and we have always been really pleased (5 star kind of yum). Example are the double cheese fries with fresh jalapeños, and the fajitas-ladas (comes out like a chip dip style so get spoons). We frequently will split meals and then go back and get more. They are known for their margaritas. Although I've never had one. I've heard from several people we've met here that the jalapeño margarita is spot on with pleasant kick. The vibe is large outdoor area with fans and open to a good breeze. Inside seating as well. Live music every night. Staff is always pleasant and accommodating. If you need extra condiments, you just go inside to the service window ask for what you want and they give it to you- No charge no questions. Enjoy! .

American and Tex-Mex food in a historic building with an outdoor patio and live music on the weekends. Restaurant is self-serve - you place your order at the bar and pick it up at the kitchen when your buzzer goes off. Hondo's is a fine choice for drinks and music, but it's low on my list of good dinner spots. I got the Hondo's Burger with cheddar - it was a good-sized burger and an even bigger bun, but the "cheddar" was an unappetizing pile of unmelted shredded cheese. Their menu discloses that they mix egg into the beef as a binder, which didn't really bother me. What did bother me was the disgusting men's bathroom, which smelled like a barn - and that was early in the afternoon when you'd think it would be at its cleanest. The patio also has a major fly problem. That's probably more difficult for them to control, but if you order food on the patio be ready to eat with one hand while constantly shooing flies with the other. Despite these shortcomings, Hondo's is a tourist favorite and I wouldn't recommend showing up on a weekend night without a reservation.

Absolutely wonderful decor. Great service, music venue, Outback great people watching wonderful old bar inside very cool. Allows dogs everyone friendly your pallet will be happy enough said don't miss it.

Hondo's is a staple in Fredericksburg. We went on a day that had perfect weather, and we sat outside. You order at the bar and pick up your order at a food counter when it's ready. It's a laid back casual place, and we loved it! We had the ribs, the fried catfish, and a bacon cheeseburger. All of it was fresh, hot, and tasty. The fish and ribs were not the best we've ever had, but still very good. They use freshly grated cheese for their cheese toppings and additions. It's a great touch and tastes great!! We will return every visit to this area!

Love trying new places when we visit as we don't live far (w/exception of Arch Ray in Fredericksburg b/c it's that good) and there are enough places. Hondo's vibes, drinks, music are on point & fun if you are feeling casual, honky tonk, laid back but the food is just okay (burgers/fries/onion strings/sweet potato fries/apps). Some burgers were dry, some underdone, but since all had extras (bacon, cheese, chili, etc) the taste was okay, buns were yummy and all sides were kinda cold but decent. As other reviewers says, self serve and lines for everything. Would always go back for the hangout & drinks but not particularly just for the food! Oddly for me, did not take photos....

The food was ok. I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and they forgot to include the bacon. The sweet potatoes fries were cold. I didn't say anything because I was hungry and not in the mood to wait another 20 minutes. They were out of ketchup. The gal taking the order doesn't give you eye contact and does not have good customer service skills. Their only saving grace is their live music. Will not be back.

Food was very good but the service was not. My wife and I had lunch here while staying in town for a weekend. The food itself was tasty and well prepared. The reasons for the low rating is two things. First - there were two men clearing tables. They were very pushy and I felt they were pressuring us to leave. It was not busy. Second - one of these men came and asked if I was done. When I said no he then pointed at some string onion rings - and put his finger in it. I was literally speechless. Normally I am very outspoken but in this case I was taken back. I know stuff happens it's a mistake. But the guy didn't say a word and simply walked away. It was clearly a mistake but come on.

If I could give this restaurant zero stars, I would! It's a self-serve setup, which I don't mind, but after ordering the brisket plate with mashed potatoes, our food was ready in under five minutes, raising my suspicions. When we picked it up, the mashed potatoes were ice cold and the brisket was mostly fat, smelling off as if it had been sitting out for days. It was slathered in BBQ sauce, presumably to hide the unpleasant odor and taste. It was so unappetizing that my husband tasted his and about threw up and I left my plate untouched and we walked out. This experience was nothing like the Texas BBQ I expected, and we will definitely not be returning. Although I rarely leave reviews, this one felt necessary.

Food was great!!! Can't go wrong with the Hondo burger or Chicken fried steak. Line was long but moved quickly! Definitely will be coming back soon!