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Mama's Cafe, San Antonio, TX

Mama's Cafe

4.8
4.8
292 Reviews
$30 and under
American
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Mama's Cafe

4.8
$30 and under
American
Alamo Heights

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Charming
San Antonio's best family-owned homestyle comfort food restaurant serving Texas inspired made-from-scratch daily breakfast, lunch, happy hour, and dinner. Enjoy our famous fried mushrooms, best pancakes in town, chicken fried American wagyu steak, Texas beers on tap, or one of our handmade craft cocktails. Join us in one of our dining rooms, at the bar, or outside on our dog-friendly and beautiful patio/beer garden.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 8:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (210) 826-8303
  • Website
    http://www.mamascafesa.com/
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    2442 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217-6023
  • Neighborhood
    Alamo Heights
  • Cross street
    Nacogdoches and 410
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 292 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Antonio

    American

  • San Antonio

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mama's Cafe offers "the best fried mushrooms and cream gravy in the city" with a diverse and homestyle menu. Guests rave about the chicken fried steak's perfect texture and the attentive service from staff like Xavier and Pablo. While some note noise levels and occasional slow service, the overall dining experience remains excellent with standout comfort foods and a welcoming atmosphere.

292 Reviews

  1. Mack

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Every Thanksgiving we come from NYC to celebrate with my San Antonio-born wife’s family… and we always stop to eat at Mama’s…the great food and the superior staff make it a go-to place for us! And this morning, our server Pablo helped make it even more special… after a friendly, loud request to management at the cashier’s as we were leaving (I asked ‘where’s the Mama’s tee-shirt… we come to San Antonio once a year and I always look for a favorite restaurant tee”)… but before we walked out the door, Pablo came hurrying to us and gifted me with a Staff shirt! How cool was that😎

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  2. Toni

    San Antonio

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Tex-Mex breakfast and burgers. The Ginger 75 drink was good as well. Barb B was a fun and attentive server.

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  3. Michael

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were visiting and looking a a good brunch place. Mama's was the perfect choice.

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  4. Hannah

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mamas never disappoints. Their staff is top notch and the food is always amazing.

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  5. Daniel

    San Antonio

    55 reviews

    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    GREAT STAFF. GREAT FOOD. BEEN GOING TO MAMA'S FOR OVER 20 YEARS - PROBABLY LONGER.

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  6. Anna

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we ordered was fantastic. Service was great. Prices were very reasonable. We will definitely be back to try the things on the menu. And to try their breakfast!! Highly recommend!

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  7. elizabeth

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food took a while and my waffle was freezing but everything else was great!

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  8. Jean

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    They accommodated our request for a patio table as we had a small dog with us. Service was excellent. Husband had fish and chips and enjoyed it. I had the schnitzel with cabbage and spaetzle. Portion was generous, sides were good, but I thought the schnitzel was under-seasoned and tasted flat. Cherry cobbler was yummy!

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  9. Cheryl

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love Mama's Cafe! The food is delicious everytime! The fried green tomatoes are a great starter. The service is above & beyond. Everyone is courteous, kind & very efficient. Return customer...often! Thank you!

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  10. Diana

    San Antonio

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Haven’t been in a few years and the food was better than I’ve ever had! Artfully plated and seasoned. Not too salty and a fresher take on diner food/home-cooking. I had the chicken fried steak that was cooked perfectly with green beans that were fresh and still crisp with light garlic, salt and pepper seasoning. It was just perfect! Waitstaff were very friendly and helpful. Will be back sooner than before!

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Mama's Cafe

4.8
$30 and under
American
Alamo Heights

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Mama's Cafe

2442 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217-6023

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Nacogdoches and 410
  • Neighborhood
    Alamo Heights
  • Hours of operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 8:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 8:00 am–3:00 pm Brunch Sat, Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Happy Hour Tue–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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