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San Antonio’s best family-owned homestyle comfort food restaurant serving Texas inspired made-from-scratch daily breakfast, brunch, lunch, happy hour, and dinner. Enjoy our famous fried mushrooms, chicken fried steak, Texas beers on tap, or one of our handmade craft cocktails. Cappy Lawton opened Mama’s Cafe in 1981 and operated it until 1988. The Lawton Family retook ownership of Mama’s Cafe in 2019 and we reopened in May 2021 with a new look, new kitchen, and new patio/beer garden. Same comfortable feel and comfort foods you love, taken up a notch. We hope you’ll join us!
Longtime fixture dishing up homestyle American & Tex-Mex standards in cheery, retro-inspired digs.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2442 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78217
Phone: (210) 826-8303
Website: https://www.mamascafesa.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp_listing
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Reviews
Jonathan Lane
Overall good experience at Mama’s Cafe. The schnitzel was good, but I’ve never had spaetzle served pan fried. The liver and onions was strange as well. Slightly undercooked and with french fried onions on top. The fried mushrooms and collard greens were awesome. The service was good as well.
… moreHaley Pannell
Came in yesterday for a late brunch after looking at previous reviews. While skeptical about some of the pricing the food was more than worth it. We got the buffalo chicken flat bread as a starter and it was top 10 things I’ve ever put in my mouth. The cheese was perfectly melted and the chicken was nice and crispy. I was sad I could only have 1 1/2 slices to try and save my appetite for “breakfast”. I ended up choosing the chilaquiles verdes and my boyfriend got the ranch hand breakfast. The chilaquiles were PERFECT. I had added extra hot sauce to it and my server came around and said “ooh, you put more on?? Okayy” and I knew it was going to be delicious. I always feel like verde sauce at more places isn’t spicy enough for me but this was the perfect amount, I definitely didn’t need the extra hot sauce to enjoy it. My boyfriend said the ranch hand breakfast was also delicious. I took a bite and the pot roast+grits combo was so so good. Everything all together didn’t even come out to much more than what we would’ve gotten anywhere else so price wasn’t an issue. We will definitely be coming back. Also had to add a picture of the comically large spoons because that’s a whole shovel.
… more365 Black
I enjoyed my experience at momas the staff was really nice our waitress Styles was amazing she made sure we were taken care of. The food came out hot and fresh the crispy deviled eggs were delicious definitely try those the chicken fried steak was bland however it was cook to perfection same with the pork chops. I’ll say this, the food is cooked for older white peoples taste very light on the seasoning. This place was a bit pricey also for both meals, a app, two root beers on tap and two strawberry lemonades came to about $70 momas cafe is not a cafe like I thought it’s actually a mid to high end restaurant.
… moreRuben Lopez, Jr
Awesome place to come taste some five star flavor, everything was phenomenal I definitely recommend the ribeye with baked potato an keep in mind that on steak night it just comes with petite spuds pan roasted with some herbs and not the baked potato but still worth it but the pot roast with gravy was so rich with flavor an oh so tender with perfectly cooked onions celery and carrots but the seasonal pomegranate braised short rib is the cats meow I can’t stop thinking about it long after the meal was over we dinned here four nights in a row to get a full experience of hospitality and flavor
… moreMartin King
Mama’s Café is such a great stop for breakfast. The menu is packed with options, so no matter what you’re craving—whether it’s something hearty, sweet, or light—you’ll find plenty to choose from. Everything feels like it’s made to satisfy both comfort food cravings and those mornings when you just want a good, classic start to the day.
What really stood out was the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff made the experience feel comfortable and inviting, creating the kind of environment that makes you want to come back again and again. Between the variety on the menu and the friendly service, Mama’s Café delivers a breakfast experience that feels both homey and worth making a regular stop.
… moreWhat really stood out was the warm and welcoming atmosphere. The staff made the experience feel comfortable and inviting, creating the kind of environment that makes you want to come back again and again. Between the variety on the menu and the friendly service, Mama’s Café delivers a breakfast experience that feels both homey and worth making a regular stop.
Jessica Kurylo
One one visit myself, but had a lovely experience. Would go again. My friend suggested it as she has been many times. We had breakfast in the bar area as it was busy mid morning on Sunday and we didn’t have a reservation. I will give a shout out to the creme brulee coffee, it was fun n tasty. The huevos hofbrau was also tasy.
… moreElaina Gomez
My boyfriend and I tried Mama’s Cafe for the 1st time ever and we were not disappointed! Our server, Pablo, had the best customer service. He truly made us feel like family the entire visit. We ordered their famous mushrooms and it had been some time that we had put in the order, but we didn’t say anything, we were just talking and patiently waiting. Next thing we know, Pablo comes over and says “the mushrooms are taking a bit longer than we like them to so those are going to be taken care of for you”. We were shocked and didn’t mind paying for them, then the manager came over and said the same thing. We were just excited to try them and their food so it didn’t matter the wait. When our food arrives, the mushrooms were amazing, my chicken fried chicken and chicken fried steak were so delicious! Everything was so tasty and enjoyable. We will be back, next time to try their breakfast! For Pablo: thank you for being awesome and fantastic at what you do, you’re a hard worker and we noticed you treated every table the same. We hope to see you next time, like you said!
… moreTiffanie Starkey
It’s a tad bit loud and the food could use some tweeking. The Caesar had an overwhelming vinegar, however the croutons were amazing, the mimosas had too much vodka and not enough OJ, You’re drunk on one. The cappuccinos were pretty stout as well. The onion rings batter could use more work the crust just falls off and could go for another minute in the fryer. I will continue to come back because the service was exceptional, thanks Pablo!
… moreRyan Galindo
Dang. One great steak I wasn’t expecting to experience. I like my steak medium rare. It was seasoned and cooked better than steak houses I’ve been to. We had some other delicious items but definitely will remember where to go for a steak.
… moreSolomon Moreno
We arrived at 6pm on a Saturday. Parking lot it tight, it’s made for compact cars. Some trash out in the parking area. I have to say the women staff are very easy on the eyes. Atmosphere is quaint and old fashioned, I do love the Americana and Texas-centric decor. Service was spot on, Ethan was our server, he was quick and we never wanting, my Arnold Palmer was amazing, tasted like it was made fresh. Portions are sizable, thank goodness they have half portions. Food was hot, tasty and fresh. If you want homestyle, cafe meals this is the premier spot.
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