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Mama's Cafe, San Antonio, TX

Mama's Cafe

4.8
4.8
338 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Great for brunch
  • Child-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.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 08:00–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 15:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 15:00–18:00
  • Phone number
    (210) 826-8303
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    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 338 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • San Antonio

    Child-friendly

  • San Antonio

    American

  • San Antonio

    Child-friendly

  • San Antonio

    Neighbourhood gem

  • San Antonio

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mama's Cafe delights with its "fantastic food" and "great service." Guests rave about the "best fried mushrooms" and "amazing chicken fried steak." The atmosphere is welcoming and nostalgic. Some guests note service variations, but the "friendly staff" and "extensive gluten-free options" make it a popular choice. Reservations recommended.

338 Reviews
  1. Judy

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food, and service at Mama Margie's on Nacogdoches, is never a disappointment. Especially appreciate, their rewards program. Their chocolate cake, is a taste of heaven, and is superior to any dessert at any restaurant. So grateful, they now accept reservations.

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  2. Imani

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cynthia was amazing , overall guest experience couldn’t have been any better! Definitely a 10/10 would recommend to EVERYONE

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  3. Luv2eat

    San Antonio15 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on 23 February 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Had to track down host after ten minutes at the table to ask for drinks. Waiter only came by the table once. manager and another food runner brought the food. Food was over cooked and not like the first time we went in the fall. Should have let the manager know, jut we just wanted to leave. Waiter did not deserve a tip, but being a former server we left enough to cover tip out.

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  4. Kristen VIP

    San Antonio14 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always great food and great service. Love the drinks. Great bar.

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  5. Shelly

    Austin3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    menu needs a few more items to round it out. otherwise great experience.

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  6. Gerald VIP

    San Antonio29 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    We took advantage of the Social Hour menu to get 40% off Mama's Famous Fried Mushrooms and the Tuesday special of half price liver and onions and both were were very good. We topped dinner off with the Cherry Cobbler for an excellent early dinner.

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  7. Dominique

    Austin2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 17 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent experience!! Food and service was on point. Everyone in our party (5) were very pleased.

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  8. Raquel VIP

    San Antonio33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and drinks. We enjoy brunch here often.

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  9. Clorice

    Las Vegas1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    The food was ok, nothing special. I ordered the meatloaf, collard greens and baked potato. Vegetables were good but the meatloaf was meh. The servers were pleasant. We really liked our waiter Xavier. I’m giving the restaurant a poor score due to the actions and attitude of the hostess. I had a reservation for 6:30pm. They called to confirm during my working hours so I was unable to answer. The voicemail left was to confirm the reservation and please call back if I want to change or cancel it. So I didn’t call back. Upon my arrival @ 6:30 the hostess says “did you get my messages?” I confirmed I had but apologized for not returning them. She goes on to tell us that they pushed our reservation back and she advised that in the message. I advised her that she had not. She was dismissive and said they would seat us when they were able. I stood there for 20 minutes as multiple other people with reservations were immediately seated. Finally another employee asked my name and time of reservation. I mentioned the hostess attitude and we were seated within minutes. Once I got home I looked at my email and had a confirmation of the reservation being changed, however it was sent 15 minutes AFTER I had checked in. They comped our appetizer for the “miscommunication.”

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  10. Steven

    San Antonio1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing dinner on Valentine’s Day! Reservation was on time! Food and service was amazing! Will be back for breakfast!

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Mama's Cafe is rated 4.8 stars by 338 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 7 times today

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Google Map for Mama's Cafe

2442 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217-6023

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Nacogdoches and 410
  • Area
    Alamo Heights
  • Hours of Operation
    Breakfast Mon–Fri 08:00–15:00 Lunch Mon–Fri 08:00–15:00 Brunch Sat, Sun 09:00–15:00 Dinner Tue–Fri 17:00–21:00 Sat, Sun 15:00–21:00 Happy Hour Tue–Fri 15:00–18:00
  • 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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