In all the decades we've lived here, Alamo Cafe has consistently been a hit with visiting family and friends as well as frequently requested for care packages of corn tortillas for those with gluten issues. I can also always count on them to come through on a last minute takeout request. Thanks for being consistently good every time. read more

We have been going to Alamo Cafe since it opened on San Pedro a couple blocks from N. Star Mall many years ago. The tortilla soup and beef fajitas in particular were above and beyond, a delicious experience. Lately, the past year, it has been a big disappointment. First the restaurant on IH10 changed the soup, watering it down, perhaps to cut the super saltiness the soup has had the past 5 years. The fajita meat is now in dry tough strips thrown in a tortilla instead of cut in bites. The restaurant on San Pedro and Bitters kept the old recipe until just recently and now is serving the watered down soup and dry uncut fajitas. Chips, salsa, queso and tortillas were still good. It was a family favorite until now! Save your money... the Alamo Cafe is cutting corners while raising prices. read more

Alamo Cafe - Tortilla Soup - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

They have a little of everything. If you are looking for a casual place for lunch or a little nicer place to celebrate someone special this place works. Great food and cool atmosphere. We went here with our fam of 5 (3 picky middle school kids) and everyone liked it. It does get very busy during holidays so expect to wait for a table but they have a bar so you can grab a drink while you wait. read more

My husband used to love this place and we have come a handful of times over the years. Each time we come here the food gets worse and today is officially last time we will ever eat here. The food was terrible. The chips were stale. We ordered the poblano queso which used to be really good. It came this time with no flavor and it doesn't have some of the poblanos in it like it used to. Asked the waiter to replace with the regular queso. It wasn't much different. It was watery and boring. All of our meals were very disappointing. My daughter had the chicken fried steak and it was rubbery and hard to cut. My son had a bean and cheese taco. The beans look and taste like rehydrated beans. My husbands chicken was tough and cold. My quesadilla was hard and the pico de gallo tasted like it was 3 days old. Overall this has been the worst experience we've had eating anywhere. read more

2.5 Stars. I'm sorry to say, I just don't get the hype. I'll start off by saying this restaurant has a really cool ambiance. I wasn't expecting that when we first walked in. It's just a beautiful place with waterfalls and pretty lights. Our waiter Nathan was so friendly & provided great service. The chips are some of the best I've ever had in a Mexican food restaurant and I really liked the salsa. It is very tomato-y so keep that in mind if that's not your preference. I will also say the guacamole was very good. Those were the only positives unfortunately. When we were seated I noticed all the tables around us were empty, but still dirty and cluttered with items. Doesn't bother me, but worth mentioning if that's something that would bug you as far as cleanliness goes. The booth we sat in was ripped in multiple places on the seat so it wasn't a very comfortable experience. The bathrooms were also pretty gross. We left at 9:15 and noticed the restaurant closed at 10, but both bathrooms had already been mopped as if they were closed down for the night. No big deal, except the stalls were still filthy with trash and TP all over the floor. Someone had just mopped around it. Honestly though, the worst part was the food. After seeing all the positive raving reviews I was really let down. I ordered a Dinner #1 & my husband ordered a Dinner #2. The only way to tell a difference in the items on that combo plate was because the textures were different. Everything was extremely bland and all tasted the exact same. Seriously. I've never been to a Mexican restaurant in my life that was so unflavored. I think it's probably pretty hard to mess up cheese enchiladas, yet they were the worst I've ever had. Those two plates plus our appetizer (also cold & bland) were over $40. It pains me to say that there's a Taco Cabana down the road where you could get more flavor & pay a better price. read more

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Prices are amazing! Where can you get enchiladas under $13?!? Free chips, salsa, and fresh tortillas. Service was fast. read more

Alamo Cafe - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

We had an amazing host named Jimmy. He really went above and made sure we were happy with our options and attended to our needs. The menu has a wide variety of options to choose. You start off with a serving of chips salsa and a warmer full of hot tortillas. Everyone was happy. I would recommend. read more

Best tortillas and chips and salsa in town! Love, Alamo Café, and love their food! #alamocafe

Service was fantastic for a group of old veterans! They give a veterans discount as well! Food was great and ambience was great.

Should have listened to my brother ! The service was good but the chicken enchilada plate was gross tasting . Tough to chew no taste , beef crispy taco no taste, charro beans absolutely awful. I will never be back . Should have gone to my mom and pop location but they were closed today read more

We love this place, unlimited fresh hot tortillas and butter, chips and salsa, etc. etc. everything is always great zero issues here reasonably priced and attentive service. We should probably come here more often than we do because it's always a great experience. read more

For a bustling Friday night, a 20 minute wait time was not bad at all for a party of 2. We came in, got on the waitlist and decided to sit at the bar for a drink while we waited. Chavelle (who was kicking ass behind the bar) helped us within less than 5 minutes even while drowning in orders and needy customers. I find it extremely ruthless to let her handle that stress all by herself. It should be managements duty to find help and or coverage or shoot even help them selves when there is nobody around to help her. Having no drink runner or anybody to really help at all on a friday night is absurd. We come here pretty often and we're impressed by Chavelles perseverance and ability to keep a cool head while going through so much. Thanks Chavelle for the amazing drinks! read more

The location is beautiful, the restaurant is very nice, there is a little river that runs through part of it and the outdoor seating area is great. That is the only good thing I can say. The food was the worst mexican food I have ever had. The Spanish rice was hard and not cooked thoroughly, the refried beans lacked any kind of flavor, the puffy Taco was a greasy and soggy mess. I wouldn't think you could mess up cheese enchiladas but , surprise, you can. The cheese they use is some sort of weird processed cheese that's worse than velveta. The clincher for this disaster lunch was the service. We sat outside and our waitress was rude and clueless. There were 9 of us and she messed up 6 orders. 3 of us had food and the other 6 had to wait to have the food redone as the orders were totally wrong. I wouldn't suggest a better wait staff and better recipes. So sad as the restaurant is lovely, is at a good location and has a lot of potential. read more

Always consistently great! Family birthday and all who came were impressed! We felt like we were part of their family!

This restaurant has always held a special place in my heart. I live in Dallas now but when I come back to SA I always make sure to make a trip here. It has the most fun San Antonio vibe being centered around the Alamo and is huge inside, perfect for large groups of people! Service is always pretty good. Our waitress last night was sweet and helpful. She could have been a bit more attentive, especially after we ate she only came by once to clear our plates, but other than that she was great. Food is always so good here. The queso here is my ALL TIME FAVORITE queso. It's what I grew up on, so I may be biased, but I don't think so. It's really delicious and very cheesy. The level of spicy is always unreliable, sometimes being so hot it's hard to eat and other times not at all but that's not their fault. My family always gets the combo fajitas. The beef fajita meet is always great and never chewy. It comes with plenty of sides that make for the perfect fajita. I have started getting the Ensalada salad which is my new favorite. Their ranch dressing is incredible and it's just a great portion for the price, really fills you up. It could use a tad more lettuce in comparison to the other ingredients though. Their house margarita is also my FAVORITE. I can't do house margaritas at any other place because margarita mix is disgusting to me but this one is off the charts. Come for happy hour and get a great deal! If you are visiting San Antonio for the first time and want some nice Mexican food at a restaurant that always gives you a San Antonio Texas atmosphere, this is the place for you! Get the queso and a margarita and thank me later! read more

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Considering they are doing some renovations and the Men's Bathroom is a trailer in the parking lot, The Alamo Cafe always had great food! The staff was very accommodating ensuring our drinks were topped off and tending to our needs. The wife and I enjoyed our late lunch. I had the Chicken Poblano that came with a tend grill chicken breast, topped with Poblano Queso, pico de gallo, and sliced avocados. The wife had the Chicken Laredo which had a very large chicken breast, topped with Southwestern cream sauce, cheese and tomatoes! Both plates were absolutely amazing! read more

Great queso and quick service. Been coming here for years! Lots of good decorations and visually pleasing. Make sure to come during happy hour for big margaritas. read more

The food was good. Service by Natalie was awesome. She was very attentive. Had a smile on her face. Checked on us often. The Chicken Laredo was very good. The fajita panchos were ok. The tostada was not crisp and the beef fajitas were a little tough. read more

I'm not really sure why I haven't written a review of this place until now. Have I taken it for granted? Have I slacked on my Yelp! duties to inform? Or is it simply because I've had such an overall good experience here every time that I forget to return the favor? Regardless of my previous oversights, I'm here today to spill the refried beans... Let me first start off with saying this is one of the best value Tex-Mex places you'll find in San Antonio. Tons of choices at a reasonable price. Following statement prefaced: Alamo Cafe has fantastic food to fit even the pickiest of pallet. Including Mexican food aficionados...BUT If you're looking for more of a traditional Mexican menu line-up and atmosphere, there are other good picks out there which may suit your pallet; just ask me and I'll send them your way! Secondly, I now (for the past couple of years) only sit at the bar. They have an absolute GEM as a bartender; Ashley. Always, always, super friendly, works the bar in a seemingly effortless fashion, and keeps her co-workers in check at all times. There's absolutely no standing around time when Ash is working, because stuff is getting done. My recommendation, make her a Bar Manager, bump up her pay to cover her loss in incredible tips (I'm sure), and let her teach this new generation how to efficiently and effectively run a full-service bar. I'm holding out on a five-star Yelp! Review until they have a live Mariachi Band playing here every weekend. It would be a wasted expense for the business as they have no trouble bringing in the crowds, but would make me happy. Don't drive by stop in. Two locations serving San Antonio. The one I frequent is off of HWY 281 North, and the other is off of Interstate 10. No, this is not a paid endorsement and I don't receive anything for my review (although eating and drinking for free would be cool, right?) read more

Alamo Cafe - Bringing back the old school western feel here with the black and white photo. - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My mom and I were visiting Texas for a week and came upon this gem! We wanted to try Tex-Mex and this place hit the spot! After eating here, I will probably always compare future Mexican food to this. It was sooooo good, I practically licked my plate. My mom got the Chile relleno and I got the Puffy tacos. My tacos were delicious! The shells were the best I have ever tasted. They were light and airy, yet crispy. I could have eaten them plain! The chicken was tender and flavorful. The relleno was filled with cheese and meat, and still remained crispy. We devoured the chips and salsa. It was an amazing experience. Our server was attentive, quick, and friendly. Next time I am in Texas, I am making my way back here! read more

Alamo Cafe - Chile Relleno - Tex-Mex Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Great ambiance. Great food. And good prices. Service was a little low but only because he was new. He was super nice.

A favorite family spot for decades, one our favorite places in all of San Antonio. The Avocado enchiladas are delicious!

Alamo Cafe is exquisite! Management is great, waitstaff is delightful! The queso is to die for and the service is always wonderful. I love the river that flows through, it creates such a beautiful ambiance throughout the building. Their homemade tortillas are always a go to, and the margaritas are delicious! Will always recommend and always return! read more

The food is good, the service is good, there is usually a wait but not too long. The serving sizes have gotten smaller but the tortillas are still fresh and hot read more

Saturday lunch time! We were easily seated for a party of 5! Amazed by how quick and efficient service was! Lisa was so on point! And kudos to the kitchen staff for food! Tasty food! My son finished the chicken quesadilla! Tasty! We also loved the queso! Dont forget! The small one is good for 4-6 adults! read more

All companies rise and fall. This one is on the decline. the food is literally a bit over mediocre. The food is made with way too much oil and it's fairly bland. I left with only eating half of my meal and we went to H-E-B afterwards to get frozen food. We plan to go to another Mexican restaurant from now on. It's so sad. There are a lot of people however, quality of food versus quantity of people. It's hard to have both and this is not it. read more

Coming here for nearly 40 years. Still great food and great atmosphere. Staff was very friendly and kind. Great to see that their potions have not changed in size. Fajitas were very tender and hot. Will be coming back as usual. Thank you read more

All can be said is Alamo used to have the best Margarita on town, not anymore. The owner has listened to her managers that she needed to change. She told us it would be a better Margarita, hand shocked with fresh lime juice. Went for an invite set down with her and yes they used fresh lime juice that once to make us believe it was going to be served like that. We are now at least months into the New Margarita. Every time you go on your Margarita taste different. Management told me yesterday you just don't like the mix. Otherwise get over it! Kasey your customers that have been coming for years come for your original Margarita, and yes it was top shelf. Not anymore. We had rather pay for good quality rather than a cheap tasting mix you are using. Stop listening to your new management. No wonder you Uncle wants out of business, can't blame him. Listen to your customers! read more

Outstanding service. The bar is well stocked and the beer is excellent. Drinks are cold and the staff is very friendly. Very clean for how busy it is. read more

A very large restaurant with very nice outdoor spaces to eat. There was a kids play area. Fantastic since my small grandchildren were with us. The food was very good! read more

Resturant was conveniently located, walking distance from hotel. Great service. Food wise, they only had lunch/dinner options. Decent quality of food. Comfortable seating indoor & outdoor as well. read more

Great food, good atmosphere and good servers!! I love their margaritas and tortillas are freshly made.

It's ahright. Met some friends for lunch. Busy all the time. Nice place. It's really big. Tables are a little close together. Reasonably priced. Service is okay. Our waitress seemed new but was nice. The food. It's ahright. Homemade tortillas are the bomb. Salsa is weak. Puffy tacos (beef) are greasy and not very flavorful. The chicken Laredo was pretty good. Flauta plate is huge. Kinda meh. There's definitely better TEX-MEX in SATX, but this will do in a pinch. read more