Great spot! I eat here while working downtown and even make the occasional trip in the weekend. That good! read more

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The food all in all is pretty good, the parking suckssss and I mean it absolutely sucks it's either a garage or pay to park across the street. The atmosphere in here is awkwardly quiet like there's no music or nothing playing you can just hear the stillness now the tortillas are absolutely amazing the beans and cheese yummy country sausage and egg supper good along with the chorizo and egg now the carne guisada with cheese with so in the middle I have no words just not good but not bad . The service was super quick and fast and our food was out even quicker so very fast service all in all we will be back. read more

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Best breakfast tacos in town. You should give them a try. You will come back. Family owned. They have not been lucky with the streets always being town up. read more

We are staying in the high-rise apartments next door to this place while our house is being renovated. Since it is literally across the street, we see it everyday. When we looked on Yelp, the 3.5 stars made us hesitant, but we decided to give it a try and we were VERY glad that we did! The restaurant itself has been in business for 12 years and a restaurant has been in the spot for 50. The restaurant is completely family owned, managed and operated. The principal owner, Rafael, came out to visit with us. They had a choice of whether to have a large kitchen and smaller dining area or visa versa and they chose a smaller kitchen, so everything is hand-made including the tortillas. I ordered bacon, egg and cheese breakfast tacos and my wife ordered potato, egg and cheese breakfast tacos. I also ordered a side of refried beans and salsa -- for me, those two items (and the tortillas) are indicators of a really good Mexican restaurant or not. The refried beans were excellent, flavorful and definitely homemade. The salsa was a green salsa, which for me is usually not a good thing, but I decided to give it a try - it was REALLY good - flavorful with a bit of 'heat'. I could count on one hand the number of times I've liked a green sauce, so that tells you something. The tacos were nice sized. The tortillas were clearly homemade - fluffy, warm and perfectly browned. The bacon was chopped up and mixed in with the eggs - very tasty and even more so with . . . the green salsa! The tacos without cheese are $1.99 which is very reasonable, particularly given the size and the flavor. The restaurant is open from 6am - 2pm M-F; 7am - 1pm Sa; and closed Sunday. If you are looking for very tasty Tex-Mex food at an affordable price - this is the place to go. I have no doubt we will be back many times! read more

Food is always good. The employees are very hospitable, and the location is great. Nice and cozy spot to eat and relax.

Great homestyle Mexican food. Locals seem to frequent. Juevos rancheros are my favorite.

Staff is friendly and nice. Lots of different options and we came back the next 2 days of our trip for breakfast to try different tacos. Good coffee as well. Different hispanic tv star pictures and decorations to look at as well! read more

Came here for lunch and the service was excellent! It seemed like a lot of regulars come here for lunch, as seating quickly filled up by noon. Food comes out quickly, so you'll be able to maximize your lunch break time. I got the Large Carne Guisada Burrito, which was yummy but a bit salty for my personal tastes. The lunch entree also came with a choice of flour or corn tortillas. The portion was very filling and the food so hearty. I would rate the food 3-stars and the service 4-stars. A good option if you're short on time and want some good Mexican food. read more

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Visiting from houston for NCAA, I've had my fair share of breakfast tacos all over houston and this spot has topped quite a few of them back home. Place is cheap for great quality, can't beat it. Customer service is really good with friendly staff. read more

The food is fresh and amazing. The service is fantastic. Definitely has a family feel to it. The portions are generous. Absolutely enjoyed their food. read more

The best Mexican food in San Antonio! Get the fajita plate with avocado bell peppers and onions

What a great find!! Didn't get pictures because we ate the food so fast!! Staff is so friendly, food is great!! Breakfast tacos, pancakes, eggs down to the bacon was perfect!We will definitely come back next time!!! read more

If you're looking for a good Tex-Mex style cafe downtown, this is your spot. To me, Tex-Mex is defined by the refried beans. There is a distinctive difference between Tex-Mex and the Jalisco / Northern Mexican style fair that has overtaken much of the South Texas market. You'll know a good Tex-Mex refried bean by the bacon-dripping base. Pinto beans refried in bacon drippings have a unique flavor that defines the dish. Today I enjoyed the refried bean and American cheddar breakfast tacos (American cheddar is also a hallmark of good Tex-Mex). I ordered the tortillas on my taco, "Charlie Browned" (lightly toasted), my favorite way to eat breakfast tacos. My wife had the pork chop plate. The pork chop was cooked perfectly, seasoned, tender and juicy on the inside, and crispy on the outside. Country potatoes, refried beans, and freshly cooked flour tortillas rounded off her meal. The Mexican decor is typical of a South Texas cafe. This is definitely a locals spot, quiet with a steady flow of labor, city employees, and employees from nearby offices. The owner and staff are nice, attentive, and personable. read more

Food was excellent and service was the most warm and welcoming we experienced all weekend. I highly recommend to anyone looking for good tex-mex near the riverwalk! read more

Great from scratch breakfast tacos, excellent service, friendly atmosphere. Pancakes and biscuits were also great. We are a family of six and everyone loved everything they ordered. Will definitely make this our go-to breakfast spot when we are in San Antonio. read more

Great fresh made Mexican breakfast. Super friendly staff. Literally 2 minutes walk from Holiday Inn Express. A few blocks from the Riverwalk north. My family and I enjoyed this place several times during our stay. read more

Food was mid af the cheese in the taco was cold the beans was cold we talked to the waiter and asked what cheese it was cheddar or American but all we got was " idk it's cheese cheese is cheese " it sucks this place used to be pretty good now it's just rude service and cold food it kinda sucks they need to just get some new staff especially one of the female waitresses couldn't get her name but oh well hopefully they do better read more

Café Alameda is a bit larger than your typical Mom and Pop type Mexican restaurant and a notch nicer than your standard hole-in-the-wall. It's a few blocks off the Riverwalk and it's not trendy, so it doesn't attract any tourists. English is a second language to most of the staff, but they converse easily with all the customers and they make you feel at home no matter who you are. This is definitely not a restaurant that you'll want to take out-of-town relatives and it's not on anyone's must-see list. However, if you work downtown, or you find yourself visiting one of the hospitals across the street, this somewhat plain-Jane establishment offers solid and tasty Mexican food that holds it's own against more well-known competitors nearby at a fraction of the price. The San Antonio staple cheese enchiladas are indistinguishable from any other Mexican restaurant in town. The hard tacos are crispy and light, usually offered in an aluminum foil protective sheet that keeps them from getting soggy in the beans or enchilada sauce. The flour tortillas are good, but the corn tortillas are ooh-la-la (is that a French expression? I think it still applies to Mexican food) soo soooo good - probably my favorite corn tortillas anywhere, on the slightly thick side, very soft and flavorful. Dipping the corn tortillas in my salsa is the favorite part of my meal. Chips and standard red tomato salsa are served with each meal. You usually have to request the verde sauce in the squeeze bottle, but I highly recommend it, it tastes good on everything. Just beware, the verde sauce is not something most Yankees will appreciate. Next time you're downtown and you'd like to avoid both the crowds and the expense of the tourist areas, don't be afraid to check out Café Alameda. read more

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i work and live close by, so my coworkers and I decided to try lunch. Waitress told us about the days special, said drink was included with meal. food arrived and was below average, never saw waitress after that. Got up to pay and the cashier then overcharging me for meal, when pressed she says in Spanish that my meal would be more expensive if I went anywhere else downtown. this place is cool if like pricey fast food. read more

Best carne guisada, salsa and enchiladas. We were greeted once we walked into the door. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

The woman at the cash register overcharges and does not provide a receipt, especially on to go orders. The food is very overpriced. Quality is sub-par. read more

Unfortunately I can confirm this restaurant's price-shifting practices. I ordered the picadillo plate, based on another review, and quite enjoyed it. It was served with two tortillas and a surprisingly wonderful green salsa, probably tomatillo based, that had a great bite and added significant flavor to every forkful of deliciousness. The menu price was, I believe, $6.99, but when I took my non-itemized ticket to the cashier she rang up $9.99 plus tax. How she came up with that number, I have no idea. Was I charged some amount for the water I ordered? Were the tortillas extra? Or the green salsa? Was it some un-disclosed out-of-towner tax? I'll never know. I was just passing through and will probably never be back, so I didn't ask and just paid the extra couple bucks, but this is very bad practice in my opinion, and definitely tarnished the experience. As with any restaurant meal: 1) the menu prices should be clear and actual, even if white-out and hand-writing are required to make updates; 2) any extra-cost items should be explained at the time you order; and 3) the final bill should be clearly itemized, whether hand-written and informal or computerized and machine printed. I'd have been willing to pay more than the menu price, but am not at all happy at feeling cheated. I'd rate this restaurant four stars based on the food alone, but two stars seems appropriate, maybe even generous, given their deceptive pricing practices. read more

I love having this place next door. The food is just like mommas cooking and they're a family owned establishment that felt the need to comment about. Everything in the area is being hard hit due to covid and the economy. It's restaurants like this that make living in downtown worth it however even the CVS down the street has closed down for the same reasons which makes me sad as a neighbor. If y'all are hungry for some good home cooking give this place a try you won't regret it! "Huevoes Ranchero" read more

Cafe Alameda - an omelet, tortilla, and potatoes - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great food, great service. BE AWARE...their pricing is misleading with their menus etc. You may be surprized with your high bill. Ask your server to clarify...the staff will inform you that the menu prices are not current. read more

First cold front of the year and my coworker took me to Cafe Alameda for caldo de reís. Being downtown for 8 years I finally made it to this place. The portion was a good size and was quite flavorful. Good mix of veggie, decent portion of meat, and a side of rice. The queso and chips were ok. Would go back! read more

Cafe Alameda - Caldo de reís, rice, and queso. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

This is a hidden gem! Great food...Great service! Family owned and operated. You won't regret dining here!

The worst breakfast tacos i have had in a very long time, eggs were over cooked and dry and the beans im 100% certain were from a can! Just a overall bad place read more

Cafe Alameda - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Pastor Tacos are bomb! Great lunch specials. Chips and salsa are ehh But the food is great! read more

Thursdays they serve the best tortilla soup I've ever had. The breakfast tacos are great too

The food is decent but the prices are outrageous. The prices on the menu you see on here are old, everything has gone up 1-2 dollars. I ordered the gorditas b/c it's what I was craving and of course paid extra for cheese and a to go container (which is normally a no biggie) but when I ordered the beef she said asada? And I said you don't have beef? only to find out by the cashier they do have beef (pica dillo) when paying for my $12.50 lunch. Needless to say my craving was only partially satisfied. The rice and beans were okay, the asada was dry and the extra cheese I paid for was not extra. The sign says Now Open so I'm not sure if this place recently opened back up but I don't see them staying open for very much longer. Bad location and prices are too high for what you get. read more

Great food, would definitely recommend the Al pastor if they have it that day. Staff was friendly and atmosphere was colorful and welcoming. All the meals on the menu were under $10, great value for the amount of food. read more

Cafe Alameda - Mini tacos Al pastor - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

WOW! This place was amazing! Having visited San Antonio many times before we have our "go to" places. Due to the pandemic one of our go to's was closed and we stumbled upon Cafe Alameda. By far the best meal we have had in this city. Somewhat off the beaten path, there is a pay to park lot directly across the street and it was only $2.00 while we enjoyed the best breakfast any of us can remember. Trust me- you need to make this a go to spot. You can tell that the pandemic has put some pressure on this business but we were treated like family, felt like Abuela was making our breakfast. Support this amazing family owned business and enjoy a meal you won't forget! read more

Food was delicious service was superb!! Friendly staff, made you feel right at home. Family owned. We will definitely be back... Highly recommend read more

I ate at Cafe Alameda yesterday (1/6/17) for lunch and was not disappointed. I ordered the Arizona Plate that came with steak asada, a cheese enchilada, a puffy taco, rice and beans, guacamole and sour cream. Everything was tasty - especially the puffy taco. It was light and not greasy. The waitstaff were friendly and competent. They are open from 6am-2pm Monday through Saturday. They do not serve breakfast all day. I plan to go back this morning to try out their breakfast. :) NOTE: A sign near the register indicates they will accept CASH ONLY beginning 1/9/17 (no debit or credit cards accepted). read more

When ever I'm in San Antonio I try to come to Alameda. Very good food at bargain prices and friendly helpful service.

We had a group of 13 and they served us beautifully!! Great food and the price was exactly what was on the menu!!! We felt it was reasonable and were very glad we went! Carne asada burrito, chicken flauta and chicken fajita salad were good along with a hamburger!! read more

We were staying in a downtown hotel and searched Google for "breakfast near me". The café was a 15 minute walk and worth every step. We even went back on our last day there because no other breakfast compared. Have the corn tortillas. They are homemade and fabulous! Great food, reasonably priced. Highly recommended. read more

The picadillo plate is really yummy. Reminds me of my moms cookin. They have really good sweet tea also. I also recommended the carne guisada. The barbacoa tacos r pretty tasty too. I frequent this place cuz of the yummy food. read more

Cafe Alameda - I have had the picadillo plate several times & I love it. Reminds me of my mommas cooking :) - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Just went back again and had the exact same thing as we did last time. I had the Chicken Fajita plate and wife had the Chicken Flauta plate. We got to go plates and the food was just as delicious as it was last time. This place is turning out consistently good authentic Tex-Mex cuisine. I highly recommend this establishment !! read more

Hot and fast! My only complaint is the water glasses were small. Yup... small water glass. My food was delicious! Biscuits soft and warm. Coffee was in a big mug so it takes the wind out of my small water glass complaint. Price was more than reasonable! There was a post complaining about a mom and Pop shop. This place is and that is why I support it. I am a tourist and I don't want a box resturant. Eat and spend local. read more