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Mama's Cafe, San Antonio, TX

Mama's Cafe

4.7
4.7
348 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Kid-friendly
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.

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
  • Payment options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Delivery & takeout
  • 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

What 348 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Antonio

    Kid-friendly

  • San Antonio

    American

  • San Antonio

    Kid-friendly

  • San Antonio

    Neighborhood gem

  • San Antonio

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mama's Cafe offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing staff" and "excellent food." Guests consistently praise its "great service," "delicious comfort food," and "excellent brunch options." The restaurant is known for accommodating dietary needs, including "great gluten-free options." Reservations are recommended for this popular spot with a cozy ambiance.
348 Reviews
  1. Krystal

    San Antonio5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love eating here food is always fresh and the service is al ways great! A little pricy but great food.

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  2. Nanette

    San Antonio23 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We always love Mama’s Cafe. Our server Xavier was great! We made a reservation and got right in when we arrived.

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  3. DIANE

    Naples9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great dining experience. We make it a point to stop here whenever we’re in town to enjoy some of the best food in SA. You’ll love it!!!

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  4. Joshua VIP

    San Antonio14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, our experience at Mama's was great. The staff are all very friendly and attentive. We started with the Crispy Onion Petals, which are very tasty and a great sharing portion. I had the Pork Tenderloin special, the potatoes that came with it were on of my favorite sides I have had in a while, breaded and crispy on the outside and delicious mashed potatoes on the inside. The Pork was very tender and delicious, the portion was a little small (compared to their normal portions) but overall the meal was great.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mamas cafe never disappoints. From the drinks to the appetizers to the main course, they’re always so delicious. We always enjoy our meal out together at Mama’s plus they have amazing gluten free options. It’s a win-win for our family.

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  6. richard

    San Antonio7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have loved Mama's for decades. Y'alls food, service, and servers are simply outstanding.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great place to enjoy an awesome Sunday brunch. Plenty of good choices and excellent cocktails.

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  8. mje669

    San Antonio54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    There is no better brunch that Mama’s. We love it!

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  9. Ashley

    San Antonio2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing staff. It really shows that you only hire the best in a professional role. Money well spent specially, our server, Halee. She really knows her stuff hear at this location. She had nothing but good recommendations we had a hard time choosing we literally wanted it all. Halee is a great asset to Mama Cafe established. Food was so good I can’t wait to try the fried green tomatoes. Thank you for providing a great experience with the food and amazing service. We will definitely be back.

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  10. Lisa

    San Antonio24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service by Mira. We had the gumbo (huge bowl) and grilled shrimp. The gumbo was excellent! The shrimp was a little too salty. Vegetable medley and the mashed potatoes were tasty. We will return!

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Mama's Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 348 OpenTable diners.

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Booked 8 times today
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
  • Delivery & takeout
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