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Mama's Cafe, San Antonio, TX

Mama's Cafe

4.7 (358)
$30 and under
American
2442 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217-6023

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for brunch
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 358 people are saying

Mama's Cafe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

    Neighborhood gem

  • 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 delights with "always consistent" offerings and a "diverse and comforting" menu. Guests rave about "great family friendly atmosphere" and "friendly service." Highlights include the "amazing gluten free options," "fantastic brunch," and "delicious home cooked feel." The "fried mushrooms" and "pot roast" are fan favorites.

358 Reviews
  1. Mayte

    Dallas1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was so good, I got the ribeye and I left that plate clean

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  2. John VIP

    San Antonio92 reviews

    3.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I have eaten here several times and taken guests. The menu is varied and appealing. Service is always gracious and friendly. The food appears quickly and looks appetizing. Pricing is reasonable and the portions are generous. The hostess at lunch is very accommodating. The reason for my overall score is simply to me, the food is just not that tasty. It looks better than it tastes. I've tried several different entries and sides. Maybe I'm getting older and my taste buds have changed, but I never come away thinking, “oh my gosh, that was sooo delicious! I can't wait to have it again!” I'm underwhelmed. I'm sorry. Everyone else seems to really like their mesl, do it just must be me. I'll keep bringing guests there.

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  3. Ginny

    San Antonio3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had fun celebrating my husband’s birthday- Southwest salad ( as always) was delicious! My husband had the Avocado chicken melt- fantastic!! Dessert was perfect: cherry cobbler a la mode- best ever! We will be back, even though it was noisy on a Monday lunch, the food was too good!

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  4. Raquel

    San Antonio10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always consistent. Menu diverse and comforting with just enough uniqueness that keeps us coming back. Fried mushrooms will always be my favorite “date night” app.

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  5. Debbie VIP

    San Antonio5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ash was an amazing server. Food was yummy as always. Can't beat the fried mushrooms.

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  6. Christine VIP

    San Antonio19 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very friendly service, our server was very attentive. Chai latte and pancakes were yummy. Portions were big. Refried beans had sweetness I didn't particularly like but may be the right taste for others. Sitting outside was nice and calm.

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  7. Krystal

    San Antonio6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Authentic food great atmosphere good for families or just a couple

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  8. Liz

    San Antonio3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 7, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food and great people had a wonderful meal

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  9. M VIP

    San Antonio39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great family friendly atmosphere, food was delicious and so were the drinks! Highly recommend the pot roast and Pica Paloma

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  10. Jane

    San Antonio39 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 6, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    They were super busy but good food and service. The parking was less than stellar because they have limited accessible parking. We had put on our reservation our need for accessibility.

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Mama's Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 358 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 54 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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