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Mama's Cafe, San Antonio, TX

Mama's Cafe

4.7
4.7
289 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 times today
  • Neighbourhood 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 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
  • Website
    http://www.mamascafesa.com/
  • Payment Options
    Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    2442 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217-6023
  • 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

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What 289 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • San Antonio

    American

  • San Antonio

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mama's Cafe delights with its "amazing chicken and waffles" and warm, friendly service. Guests rave about the "great variety of traditional comfort foods," offering a nostalgic dining experience. While noise levels can rise during peak times, the "extensive menu" and attentive staff ensure a satisfying visit. Reservations recommended.

289 Reviews

  1. Hannah

    Austin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Daniel

    San Antonio

    55 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 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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  3. Anna

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 10 November 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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  4. elizabeth

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 3 November 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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  5. Jean

    San Antonio

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 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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  6. Cheryl

    New York City

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 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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  7. Diana

    San Antonio

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 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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  8. Deirdre

    San Antonio

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 27 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    5🌟! This is what I expect from a Cappy’s restaurant - high quality food and service - and expectations were exceeded! We had a delightful, leisurely, celebratory breakfast with the perfectly balanced level of attentiveness. Avocado toast:😍 My eggs were cooked exactly over-medium and someone there must have access to a secret perfect avocado purveyor, tasty sourdough and very fresh arugula. My friends both had the Steak Omelet special and ate every bite. The cheesecake with blueberry compote was extremely tasty and not heavy or cloying like some can be. A winner all around!

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  9. Rita

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Comfort at its best! Five different plates and all were enjoyed. We all said “we’ll be back”.

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  10. Blessed

    San Antonio

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 26 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is really good! The chicken and waffles is amazing. The chicken is perfectly cooked, crispy, juicy yet not at all greasy which is really impressive! The waffles are fluffy on the inside and crispy on the outside also not greasy. The latte I had was so good. Usually I like my latte sweet but this one was favorable without sweetener. Our server, Bri, is an awesome server. Our food arrived quickly and Bri’s communication between wait times is impeccable. Will def go back and def recommend!

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Mama's Cafe is rated 4.7 stars by 289 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 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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