San Ginés Austin

Restaurant · Zilker

San Ginés Austin

Restaurant · Zilker

2072 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704

Highlights

Nestled in Austin, San Ginés captures the charm of Madrid with its chic vibe and delightful hot chocolate, though the churros are a mixed bag.

2072 S Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78704 Get directions

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@eater

"Take a mental trip to Spain with this all-day restaurant known for its churros. The back patio is gorgeous, with lots of plants, Spanish language tunes, umbrellas, comfy couches, large work tables, and a few fire pits. It’s open from coffee and pastries in the morning to salad and cava with lunch to evening cocktails. If the weather doesn’t cooperate, the indoor bar and seating area is equally vibey." - Erin Russell

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@infatuation

"Originally from Madrid, San Ginés is a small chain of chocolate and churro restaurants that has now expanded to Miami and Austin. In addition to sweets, this South Lamar location also serves as a Spanish restaurant with paella, croquettes, and more. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

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@eater

"San Ginés is a Madrid, Spain-based churro shop known for its churros and chocolates. It is opening its first Austin location on South Lamar and has been running a food truck until the store opens." - Nadia Chaudhury

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@eater

"San Ginés will be opening in the Zilker neighborhood 2072 South Lamar Boulevard starting on Friday, November 15. The Austin location will work much like its Miami one, featuring signature churros with sauces and toppings like chocolate, dulce de leche, and rainbow sprinkles. The cafe offers Spanish tortillas, paella, croquettes, breakfast dishes, croissants, and sandwiches. Drinks include coffee, hot chocolates, and juices. The layout includes a main building and a food truck for churros, chocolate, and ice cream. The first day of service is limited from noon to 10 p.m. A food truck, Olé by San Ginés, opened in the spring at Padel Club Austin, offering cafe dishes but not churros, operating from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily." - Nadia Chaudhury

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Elodie Tusac

Google

The churros were perfect! Crunchy, tasty even on their own 😍 the Spanish dipping chocolate was thick, high quality and not overly sweet. Just like Europeans do it!! The space is very cute with a lot more seating inside and outside than it seemed from pictures. People were so kind and nice! My new favorite dessert place!

Sylvester Stallone

Google

So glad this place is finally open. Austin has plenty of good Asian, Mexican, and BBQ joints...but direly misses European flavors. I only had the Catalan coffee. But will return for a proper meal of tapas and cocktails soon. Very good vibe and staff from first impression.

Javier Perdomo

Google

This place is really amazing, food quality the best and it really looks like the one in Madrid that i loved when i visited 2 years ago, my only negative thing here churros come with a little a hot chocolate only and if you want a hot chocolate to drink is all very small compared to the big glass they serve in Madrid. Maybe is expensive to bring it to the US but with the price that is not cheap would be nice providing a regular glass of hot chocolate, other than that best croquetas and tortilla española in town, hopefully they add jamon iberico soon!

Craig Barrett

Google

Despite the wait this place is great. It's best to think of this as a lounge that has food rather than a restaurant. They cook out of a trailer so there is not a huge kitchen in the back. The seating inside is lovely, the outdoor patio has plenty of shaded tables and couches. The food is excellent. The cocktails were good, if pricey. The chocolate and churros were as good as anything I had in Spain.

Velvetdere Desert

Google

I had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant recently, and I must say, it exceeded all my expectations. The outdoor seating area is absolutely spectacular—a perfect blend of ambiance and comfort that sets the stage for an unforgettable meal. The food was beyond amazing. The ribeye steak is an absolute must-try—perfectly cooked, incredibly tender, and bursting with flavor. Another highlight was the croquetas; they are hands-down the best I have ever had, a perfect combination of crispness and creamy deliciousness. The red beet salad was a delightful surprise, with a medley of fresh and vibrant ingredients that complemented each other beautifully. It’s a dish you don’t want to miss. To finish off the experience, I indulged in the churros, and let me tell you, they were perfection. The chocolate dip was out of this world—rich, velvety, and possibly the best chocolate I’ve ever tasted. It took an already wonderful dessert to a whole new level. This place is a gem, and I can’t recommend it enough. Every detail, from the atmosphere to the food, was impeccable. I’ll definitely be returning soon!

Maria Navarro

Google

Beautiful place with amazing traditional Spanish churros! The place is clean and stunning. They have an inside full bar and you can order the churros outside in the trailer. The patio is big and really pretty. I had a 10/10 experience and will be back! The hot chocolate is authentic melted hot chocolate like the one in Spain. The churros are not Mexican churros, they are just like in Spain. You can choose if you want them plain, with sugar or cinnamon. The dipping chocolate for the churros was also WOW.

Aylin Taylan

Google

European flair, chic vibes and tasty albeit small tapas and all things chocolate. Their backyard is very pretty and cozy. They have heaters, and fire pits, so it’s warm enough on a cool evening. The churros, chocolate martinis, hot chocolates are very popular - all very good. I liked the patatas bravas, croquettes, and tapas but they could add a few more savory food options. Overall, we had a great time and I’m sure I’ll go back.

Kim France

Google

I went to the original San Gines in Madrid and I must say, they have the same taste for Spanish hot chocolate and churros. However they have less servings on both. In Madrid, San Gines is know to be touristy but affordable. Austin branch Spanish Hot Chocolate is 6 without the churros plus tip. Hot Chocolate and Churros is almost 9 plus tip. I get that there is a lot of overheading in comes in play. It was raining today, their kitchen is outside so I did notice some raindrops on my food. Totally understandable. Overall, its a great experience. Will I come back again? Maybe not. Its a great place to try first time and move on.