The Soul of Fonda San Miguel: Fifty Years of Food and Art - Hardcover

The Soul of Fonda San Miguel: Fifty Years of Food and Art - Hardcover

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The Soul of Fonda San Miguel: Fifty Years of Food and Art - Hardcover

The Soul of Fonda San Miguel: Fifty Years of Food and Art - Hardcover

$72.80
Sale price  $72.80 Regular price 

by Tom Gilliland (Author)

The story of the iconic Fonda San Miguel from owner Tom Gilliland.

Celebrate 50 years of Austin institution Fonda San Miguel with The Soul of Fonda San Miguel. Owner Tom Gilliland tells the story of this iconic restaurant from its start in 1975 through the decades, highlighting its dedication to the traditional regional foods of the cuisine, passion for both contemporary Mexican art and classic artisan crafts, and its influence on restaurants on both sides of the border. Discover Fonda San Miguel as it is today through photographs of their gallery of Mexican art, 100 recipes, both classic and new--including favorites like Fonda's famous chile relleno and chipotle shrimp, a robust selection of vegan dishes, and soon-to-be classics from their upcoming breakfast and lunch restaurant, Tzintzuntzan. Felicidades, Fonda San Miguel! Here's to 50 more!

Author Biography

Tom Gilliland is a graduate of the University of Nebraska and the Law School of the University of Texas at Austin. He also studied law at Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico in Mexico City. Tom is the founder and owner of Fonda San Miguel and a generous supporter of many Austin organizations. Previous titles include Fonda San Miguel, Thirty Years of Food and Art and Fonda San Miguel, Forty Years of Food and Art.

Number of Pages: 328
Dimensions: 1.3 x 11.2 x 9.3 IN
Publication Date: October 21, 2025

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