First time here. Did not disappoint at all. Got the tapas. The anchovy one was the best. Churros were great. The vibe is cool. Music a little much, but hey they trying to be hip I suppose. Will for sure be back to try something else. Lady next to me had like a grilled squid or octopus. Looked good. read more

San Gines - Churros & Americano - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Counter Service. The churros were good, but not necessarily worth the hassle. They have a very small parking lot that is hard to get in and out of, and rarely has spaces available. There is some street parking, but since it is close to where you have to have a permit to park on those streets, there is not much. I know that we have made multiple attempts to visit where we decided it wasn't worth the hassle after having a lot of trouble finding parking. Also, they advertise that they have Paella, which is the real reason I have wanted to try it so badly, but apparently they don't actually have Paella, and are still "working" on getting it on the menu. I thought the coffee we ordered was good. The hot chocolate served with the churros is a little confusing. Great for dipping, but too thick for drinking. So if you go for the Churros, don't depend on the "hot chocolate" served with the churros to be your drink. It is a nice thought, but a bad location. If you are just looking for a light snack, or a churro, and you are able to find some place to park, then give it a shot, but overall, we have decided it is generally not worth the hassle. Maybe if they ever get paella on the menu then we will make a point of trying to go back again. read more

This place is so cute! Both the inside and the outdoor patio area are designed so well and reminded me of the original San Ginés in Madrid. Austin is lucky to have this super friendly place with amazing food. I would especially recommend trying the brussels sprouts, spanish tortilla, interesting drinks (like the Valencia), and their amazing churros!!! read more

San Gines - Valencia (coffee drink with orange juice and soda water). - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

This place is extraordinary! I'm surprised at some of the reviews because the food is exceptional (both tapas and breakfast) and their cocktails are great! Only knock would be that they were out of the octopus and missing some ingredients for one of the cocktails. Staff is great and I love the indoor/outdoor concept. This place is a VIBE and worth the try IMO! read more

Beautiful place! I'm always greeted when I come in. I love stopping by during the week to get some work done from my laptop, enjoy great food, and sip a nice cup of coffee out back. Such a relaxing spot! read more

This place has been getting some hate from TikTok, but I thought our churros were amazing. The quality of service was what really stood out for me though. The workers work very hard and are proud. I will definitely be back for more yummy churros! read more

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Great spot! Churros remind me of Barcelona. The live music here tonight was an extra plus. Can't wait to come back and try more read more

San Gines - Churros - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

Charming atmosphere and amazing churros. The space is much larger inside than I expected and beautifully laid out. The churros were definitely the star of the show served with a small pot of rich, dark chocolate on the side. Would be great for a date or to simply enjoy a spring evening with friends. The only whomp whomp is parking but that's to be expected for the location. We were able to find street parking though it took a while and was a pretty far walk. read more

I'm really glad I waited to check them out, because it looks like they've got the kinks worked out. When we went it was pretty slow, so we quickly ordered inside our churros, were given a number and sat down. Both came within the time we were given (~15-20 mins), and were brought out to us from the food truck by a very nice woman. She was hustling! I saw her run back to the food truck when she heard the bell ring. The churros were pretty good, especially the stuffed ones. They were nice and warm and not stale (like I've read in other reviews). Nothing mind blowing but between a nice relaxed atmophesere, and a the tasty churros, I'll definitely come back. read more

While this spot is hip and new in Austin, it is part of a more than century old family. It began in Madrid, the capital of Spain and has been in business since the late 1800's. The place itself is very nice, very chic in a modern style. The outdoor space is very nicely put together. Being right in the middle of hustle and bustle of this largish city, you could easily forget. It has a variety of seating options and some of the chairs are really comfortable. It is also dog-friendly, which is nice. One thing that I think a lot of people don't realize is that American chocolate is not like the chocolate of almost any other country, particularly Europe. In Europe it has dramatically less sugar as is generally more rich. Even the dark chocolate over tends to get a bit bitter whereas the dark chocolate in the old world does not, at least not in my experience. Here at San Gines, they are using chocolate imported from Spain. We ordered the churros, hot chocolate and two different Spanish coffee drinks. It took a while to get everything but then the place was packed with a constant flow going in and out. The churros were good. Per my wife, they seem to be very authentic. I have never been a fan, I like pretty much anything dipped in chocolate though. The coffees were what I remember from Europe. They were strong, tasty and lacking that nasty bitterness that is so common in other popular joints in our country. I added some chocolate to mine and it was sweet but yummy. A word of warning, Spanish hot chocolate is apparently just dark chocolate that is heated up, so crazy rich and quite thick. Good but a bit too much for me. Would be perfect with an equal amount of half and half or heavy whipping cream to lighten things. All in all, love the place and look forward to going back of an evening with my wife to just sit, sip and chill. Wouldn't mind trying some of their Spanish tapa type dishes as well. read more

The churros are the best thing on earth! I love how much they make you feel at home and that the coffee tastes very European. The place has these fire sections for cold weather which was very great and the staff was nice enough to give us more chocolate dip for the churros. Very laid back and amazing environment that keep to themselves as well. read more

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Meditating over the best churros I've had @sanginesusa in Austin saved me. That was the day I said enough with a time table with my toxic past relationship. No, I didn't ask them to style it like a "yonni" & I didn't even notice it until writing this piece. Their coffee was fire too, and the chocolate? Decadent. I always love finding hidden gems like this when I travel. I appreciate the level of craftsmanship & attention to detail. It always clears my mind. read more

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Review of San Gines, Austin: Nice Space, Forgettable Food San Gines in Austin has a stylish, contemporary interior and a lovely patio that makes for a pleasant dining environment. Unfortunately, the food doesn't quite live up to the setting. The eggs were overly oily, the chorizo lacked flavor, and even the churros--usually the highlight at a place like this--were greasy and unremarkable. It wasn't a terrible meal, but nothing stood out in a way that would make me want to return. With so many great dining options in Austin, San Gines feels like a place you try once for the ambiance but don't necessarily add to your regular rotation. read more

Randomly ordered take out and was really impressed with the tabla, pan con tomate, octopus, and beyond on the croquettes. Will definitely dine in soon! read more

You know you're married if you start your date night at the new grocery store. That's right, last night my husband surprised me by taking me to get dinner from the new South Congress H-E-B that opened two weeks ago. However, the date didn't stop at that. After dinner, he told me not to eat the cookies I'd bought, and drove west, leaving me guessing. When we pulled up to San Gines, it took me a while to figure out what kind of place we were at. The layout of the business is strange, with a very open building housing their bar in the front, and then a courtyard with two food trucks in the back. They must have determined it was more practical to use food truck kitchens than to build an indoor kitchen? Fortunately it was warm for a December evening, so their outdoor layout wasn't a problem. I realized my husband had discovered the hyped up new churro place I'd heard of. Of course, we ordered the churros (just for me since he sticks to a keto diet.) They asked if we wanted cinnamon sugar on them, which surprised me, since I never thought of churros without cinnamon sugar. That's the best part! Once we placed our order, we chose some bean bag chairs from the various seating options throughout the courtyard. Once we sat down, an employee lit the fireplace-pot near our seats to provide some extra warmth. My churros were delivered to our spot soon after. They were long, thin, crispy and dense. Maybe I was still craving the cookies I'd originally planned on eating, but the churros didn't wow me. Don't get me wrong; they were definitely good, maybe even the best churros I'd ever had, but it's hard to live up to hype. I enjoyed my husband's thoughtfulness to take me out on a random Wednesday night, and the smile he had on his face as he treated me, so I enjoyed the experience for all that it was, but the churros might not have been the highlight of the evening. That being said, they were still good enough that I might come back if I ever need to think of a dessert place with an enjoyable ambience to spend some time and relax over a dessert. San Gines is a unique and enjoyable addition to the Austin food scene for dessert lovers. read more

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I don't understand the bad reviews, unless it's people trying to keep other people away. No it isn't the best service, but it's a terrific place to enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine or some yummy churros. I love the ambiance and high quality drinks that they serve. Small bites are delicious too! read more

I came here with a big group on a cold evening. It's a fun place to hang out in a group and outside can be cozy if it's not freezing. Now the separate lines for drinks and food can be a good thing if you're only getting one or the other. The value of the food is a little low for the price of what you pay. Essentially, I think it was overpriced. The churros were okay. I liked dipping them in chocolate. Overall, I think the experience and ambiance is a fun place to meet up in a group/date night outing but not if you're looking for a delicious meal. read more

So much hype behind this spot and we went because their instagram said they are finally fully open but we got greeted very rudely. As I opened the doors because I could see people inside some guy shouted in my face that they were closed and that we needed to understand that and that his staff has been overworked. He continued to shout for us to leave so to avoid any conflicts we left. Please update your instagram your website or something so everyone is aware that you are temporarily closed because after us so many other people got turned away. Never got to try the food and can't say anything about the ambiance. But treat your potential customers better. read more

The place is nice and cozy! The churros that are filled with Nutella are soo good! The drinks are pretty amazing as well! Everyone is pretty nice! read more

This is a cute cafe on South Lamar that has a big outdoor seating area! It's picturesque and a good spot for brunch or for a coffee date. The churros and the drinks didn't blow me away, but they were decent (and as good of a price you're going to get). read more

San Gines - Cinnamon sugar churro - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

I'd treat this spot more as a coffee shop--come for the small selection of pastries and coffee, and that's about it. The pan con tomate was underwhelming. The bread was stale, the tomato purée needed salt, and the tomatoes could have been riper. The churros were okay--not hot and fresh like you'd get from a stand, but decent enough. The chocolate sauce they came with didn't stand out either. Overall, the food was just fine. Service was good during my visit, though I was there on a very quiet day, so I can't speak to how it is when the place gets busier. What stands out here is the ambiance. The patio and interior are both inviting, making it a nice spot to catch up with friends, meet a first date, or simply enjoy a coffee. That said, I wouldn't recommend it if you're looking for a proper meal. read more

Love the environment! I had the churros and the chocolate dip is to die for. The papatas bravas had an amazing flavor. Definitely coming again! read more

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Here's a review I didn't think I would need to leave. I was in a wreck on S Lamar right next to San Ginés-- luckily nobody was injured, by my car was wrecked. I managed to pull into the side of the driveway and sort things out. As I was on the phone with AAA I had an employee come out of the restaurant, interrupt my call and ask me (hilariously) to move my car. I told him I couldn't move it and I was working on getting a tow truck (I was actively on the phone trying to communicate with my AAA). He seemed unimpressed and went back in. After I sorted out a tow driver, I went inside and spoke to a different bartender, explaining that it was my car and someone was on the way. He could not have been ruder. He openly rolled his eyes at me, said "it's whatever." He seemed annoyed I even bothered to talk to him. I had been hoping to sit inside to calm down and wait, but after those interactions, I had no desire to do that. I was shocked by how rude and careless the staff was. I did eventually get a glass of water, but only guests were the people to show me kindness or concern as I was openly shaking and crying from the adrenaline. I have never eaten here, but I certainly never will now. I'm from Austin, and it's always been the community that I loved. I have been a service worker and bartender for years, and I usually give them a lot of slack, but this was pathetic. Couldn't be more disappointed in how I was treated today. For reference, I'm attaching a photo of what my car looked like (and how much space was still available for cars to pass through). read more

San Gines - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

Heard how good the churros were and was excited to try this place. Was slightly confused when I arrived as there were lines in multiple different places from food trucks outside to a line inside. Went with the indoor line as I only came to try the churros. Appears that was the correct line as I think one of the outside trucks is to place orders for other food items and the other truck is to pick up your food order. The indoor/outdoor space itself is pretty cool with a fair amount of seating available outside. The indoor also has a long couch as well as some small tables. We ordered churros with sugar and then another order with cinnamon sugar and also got a hot chocolate. They gave us a number and told us they'd bring it to us. I think it took close to 45 minutes to get the churros so the wait for them was fairly long. The churros come with a warm chocolate to dip them in which we were very thankful for because without that the churros would have been quite bland. I thought they had a nice crunch and texture to them, but I could barely taste the difference between the sugar and cinnamon sugar ones and both barely had any flavor. The hot chocolate I thought was pretty good if you like a super rich drink. read more

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Why did I pay $5 for conrstarch Swiss miss? Ive never been to San Gines and now you don't have to. An extra star for the calamari.

First time here, was greeted the moment we walked up to the counter by a gentleman. Was very helpful and our order was taken right away . Had the churros with a cortado , churros and the chocolate sauce was amazing . Churros weren't oily , just perfect . Husband had blueberry muffin with a drip coffee . Also great . Will be coming back to try out other items . Overall great experience . read more

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What a very quaint place in South Austin. Some people who have reviewed here have the silliest things to give low star ratings for. Parking has nothing to do with the fare. The layout of the ordering and the food pick up is a bit different but the food is terrific. Having been to SPAIN several times, I can certainly give a comparison rating, the tapas are delicious!! The churros are great, and the drinks are various. I'm not quite sure about the strength of the espresso drinks, but I've been here several times and it is a great place to sit and chat with your friends eat good food and drink!! The manager was so nice to explain to me the history of the restaurant and that it is family owned. It's a nice addition to the "04"!! There's a great TV spot to sit and watch football right across from the bar. Outside also relaxed areas with a lot of outdoor seating and dog friendly. Try it!! C read more

The cuisine was exceptional, and the service provided was truly remarkable. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming. read more

Cute outdoor space. Nice people and the churros were fresh. I liked that I could just go up and order without having table service. Would go back! read more

San Gines - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

Received great service and loved the atmosphere. Really enjoyed my evening here. I will be back!

The ambiance here was really nice. A great place to hangout. We only tried the churros with chocolate and they were ok. Nothing amazing. I have had this in Spain and remember it tasting better. I would still come again to hangout and try their other items. read more

San Gines - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

Had a lovely evening on the back patio w friends. Food was excellent and spot on for flavors of Madrid...coming from someone who lived there (and hung out in the owners' grandfather's disco back in the day!) Best octopus (pulpo) we've had in ATX -Super tender - not easy to do! All the other tapas we tried were really good - tortilla española, croquetas, pan con tomate, patatas bravas, gambas al ajillo... Drinks were refreshing and well executed. Go here! But save me a spot! read more

Elegant coffee shop, but not the best. The churros we had tasted a bit stale. The coffee was watered down, very acidic, and lacked flavor. Staff was nice and thr place was very clean, it was just not our favorite churros and coffee experience. read more

San Gines - Churros with chocolate - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

I will start this on a good note because I'm so excited they opened here in Austin!! The Madrid store is hands-down the best churros in the world. I went to this one the day after opening and the patio and place are breathtaking. Such a beautiful decor and variety of seats! They have tapas in a truck outside and a full bar. Some pastries and inside seating too. Unfortunately, they are currently out of churros which is the whole reason I came but I will update this review when I try them! read more

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Most of the seating is outside. It was a really nice day and we were able to find a table in the shade. Not sure what it will be like in the midst of summer when it's so hot. Service was very friendly but it really seemed like they needed more help at the bar and where they take your order. We ordered Tapas and Churros. When the order finally came it was mixed up on what each of got. We asked the friendly young man who brought the food but he couldn't really identify each of the Tapas so we figured it out. Tapas were okay to me. The steak Tapas was cold also. Churros were very good especially dipped in the house made chocolate. We then ordered cappuccinos and they were the best cappuccinos we've had! Overall, a nice experience that I would recommend everyone try. read more

Absolutely LOVE the churros with chocolate to dip into! There is indoor and outdoor seating! The outdoor seating has fire pits which are fun in the winter! A great place to spend time with friends or a quick date spot! Employees bring the churros to you and clear the tables quickly! Parking can be challenging though read more

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The food is the kind of taste that makes me want to eat it more often. Great service, they seem to be on top of everything and a good feeling that you're being handled by professionals... that actually care... imagine that!!! I was there early but I like the way it's done, and can see how it would be when it's full of people; which as I understand it fills up all the time. read more

I went at around 11 am on a Wednesday,there was very few people. The service was amazing, the staff were soooo friendly and engaged with us multiple times to make sure we were taken care of. We got the sugar cinnamon churros and they were soo good with the chocolate. We also got the Chocolate-Latte hot and it was good and filling according to my mom. Total we spent was $17 with tip for 4pc churros and a chocolate-Latte. Francisco was a very friendly and attentive employee. I would come again but during this time. It did start to get packed at around 12 (they open the food truck at 12). read more

San Gines - 4pc churros with chocolate and a Choco-Latte - Cafes Near Me - Austin, Texas

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An instant classic, combining the best of both Hispanic and native-Austin cultures in its ambiance, service, and food experiences. The churros and chocolate are authentic to rich Spanish tradition. Please, if you haven't had either, do yourself a favor and go! Those alone are worth going. Unique to their Austin location is the bar+cafe that caters to both indoor and outdoor seating. It seems that it will be a great place for working remote, socializing, events, and meeting new people. The interior design is exceptionally done, so much so that it leads me to feel like I am abroad even though I am a few miles away from my front door. It is a fact that they had a few bumps in the beginning (just read the other reviews). To be fair: there are a lot of things that can happen when a new franchise or establishment is opened in a new space--and everyone working at San Ginés carried themselves well and pleasantly to provide an experience that I will cherish (I say this as someone who has never experienced San Ginés and was there both afternoon and night at their soft opening). Make the time to treat yourself by going! You won't regret it. read more

Man, it's hot in there. For a restaurant in Texas to not have sufficient AC... sheesh. Management is really rude to the very sweet staff :( food was also disappointing, with the churros being quite tough and the octopus being really fishy. The aoli also tasted off, and my stomach was really upset for the following day. Wanted to love, will not return. read more