We came here after church a couple of Sunday's ago. Man, the food was good, but it felt like we were family as they welcomed us and sat us. We did come with another family and they had room for us all to sit at a big table, I believe there were 7 of us. The food was amazing!! Super large portions. When it filled up, it was a bit noisy, but at each table, I noticed as the table was served, it got quiet with people digging in and enjoying the food! When our food came, wow, we stopped talking too and dug in! I had the chicken and waffles...the crispy tenders and the waffle crispy outside and yummy inside was perfect textures! The other people in the party had chicken fried steak abd eggs. The chicken fried steak went over the plate edges! It was huge! The tacos were stuffed completely and we're made to order. I cannot wait to go back again! read more

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If you enjoy a good hearty breakfast, take a ride out to Grumpy's. It's the best hole-in-the-wall cafe when it comes to breakfast fare. For those of you that are hearty eaters, be sure to order the chicken fried steak and eggs! HUGE!! The staff are always friendly and the atmosphere is quirky and fun! Highly recommend!! read more

Grumpy's Mexican Cafe - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Great food. Amazing teamwork leads to fabulous service! Lupe and Lily each took excellent care of our 2 groups. I have been there twice this week: our parties had the ginormous chicken fried steak, a bacon cheeseburger, the pork chop special, chicken fried chicken, chicken fajita taco, beef fajita taco, and bean and cheese taco. Their green salsa is terrific! All portions are generous and it is good home cooking. Pro tip - stop by during the week - the place is crazy busy and there will be a wait on weekends. Small parking lot out front and plenty of parking at the mini mall next door. Very family friendly! They also sell whole pies to go and several home-made treats to go. read more

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Grumpy's is a home cooked food kind of place. It is more cafe than Mexican food. The restaurant is located in an old farmhouse. It's very rickety and I'm actually surprised it has a building permit. This is a very casual restaurant. They have an outstanding menu of comfort food such as fried chicken, homemade pies, and biscuits. The servers are nice and attentive. It's a good place to go on a mid morning after a night out. read more

Grumpy's Mexican Cafe - Mushrooms Full Order of Biscuits and Seasoned Sausage Gravy - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Very welcoming. Staff was great our waitress was very friendly acknowledged my daughter while she was waving to her (many just ignore kids). Food was delicious hubby & I shared the chicken friend chicken baby girl got a potato & egg which by the way we all liked. It started to get a little busy right before our food arrive to the table but they were all basically regulars you can tell cause staff knew them by name over all it was a very good experience & will be going back soon. read more

A lot of rude people and suffocating atmosphere, all I did was sit with my wife and everyone was giving us the most dirty looks and just all around staring at us, everyone was being very rude, not sure why, it was literally everyone. The staff was amazingly polite but we felt so ugly sitting there, we felt as if we weren't welcome there. Totally traumatizing experience, will never ever even think about trying this place again. Too small, and too judgmental, it's like I stepped into the customers restaurant instead of grumpys Mexican cafe. Maybe that's why they call it grumpys, because everyone who goes there are judgmental, 50s, acting mfs. Thanks, but no thanks. I gave it a 30 minute chance and no bueno. read more

Went for breakfast/lunch with my friend. This place is a typical cafe and very hole in the wall that knows it's good. You walk in to a vestibule where people wait when it's busy and it can get filled. They are very big on their community and have it represented. My friend ordered two tacos which were huge and delicious. He couldn't finish them both, water and a chocolate milk to go with his food. The server was amazing in remembering the order for the milk and brought it with the tacos. I ordered the ultimate patty melt because I've exclusively eaten their breakfast and I wanted something different. The tomatoes, onions, dressing, and burger patties were perfect the Texas toast buttered and grilled perfectly crispy. French fries hot and salted. I regret not buying a pie to take home but my blood sugar is happy I didn't. Highly recommend. read more

Grumpy's Mexican Cafe - Ultimate Patty Melt and French Fries - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My in-laws spoke very highly of this place, but given the distance I hadn't made an effort to visit. Since my wife and I were going to be in the area for an appointment, we decided to stop in for lunch. Place was mostly full, but we were able to be seated right away. Our waitress quickly came by to take our drink orders. Since we were there after 11 am, breakfast was not being served. I always enjoy a chicken fried steak, so I opted for that. The plate came with mashed potatoes, grilled zucchini, and toast. The steak was huge and quite filling. I added their green salsa to it, and enjoyed the kick and flavor that it added. The zucchini was good, but I wish there was more than just one piece. The place has very interesting decor throughout, and is not terribly big so I can see why they have long waits on the weekends. I definitely will visit again so I can sample their breakfast menu. read more

Grumpy's Mexican Cafe - Hand Breaded Chicken Fried Steak, grilled zucchini, mashed potatoes, toast. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

My friend found this place on Yelp and decided to give it a try. When you pull up it looks like a small hole in the wall. Parking is very limited and it seems to get busy quick. We were instantly greeted as we walked in and sat down. I would say this place had the friendliest staff I have ever had. We ordered the potato twisters, a potato and cheese taco, bean and cheese taco, plus a potato and egg taco. I had a mimosa and my friend ordered a sweet tea. I will give you fair warning their potions are quite large. I was full after the one taco. Everything looked and tasted nice. The waitress came by our table every so often to make sure we were okay. I even took a lemon meringue pie to go. Definitely would recommend this place. Good is great. People were amazing! I think you definitely get what you pay for. Thanks Yelp for another great selection of local restaurants to visit. read more

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This place is great! Homemade food, excellent service and family friendly. Get a lot of food for a very fair price, and you are treated like family. The staff makes you feel welcome and the food will make you feel full read more

Grumpy's Mexican Cafe - Eggs Benedict with hash browns. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Delicious and worth the 40 minute drive and 45 minute wait for a table! The waiting area is a little cramped, but they are super busy so it's understandable that they're a bit limited on space. Their decor is a good mix between customer picture, kids' art work, and their own decor choices. I got the biscuits and gravy with the home fries which was delightful. My toddler ate a significant amount which is surprising, because he typically doesn't like biscuits. My husband got the pecan pancakes and said it was delicious. We saw an omelette that's smothered in the salsa and he wants that next time. The serving sizes are huge so definitely go with an appetite! Danielle was our server and she was super kind. read more

Always a good home cooked meal. It's worth all the calories. Wait times can be long, be patient. read more

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Food is good!! The customer service team (most) are very polite. Our server was slow to get back to us and some food came cool to the touch but the pies are wonderful!! The decor was nice! read more

Service and food quality is very good. They make and stock pies for customers to purchase.

Took advantage of being off on a weekday to grab breakfast at Grumpy's without waiting in line for a table. Good decision! Chicken fried steak and eggs platter was massive and delicious. Hot crispy batter on the steak, not too heavy. Comes with gravy (obviously) 2 eggs, hash browns, biscuit or toast. We shared. DH had the Henry taco- his favorite. Delicious and huge. We normally order an extra tortilla so we can separate it to make it manageable, but today we forgot! They have a large assortment of fresh fruit and meringue pies available for purchase, as well as a variety of other baked goods. I don't mind the kitschy decor, it's what gives the place personality, but when the cowboy boot is dangling a big ol' dust ball over the side of the table, maybe it's time to give it a wipedown. read more

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Great staff, great food and great place to meet for fellowship. You won't be disappointed

A "local Treasure"! Family owned, Great breakfasts, large portions, and fresh baked goods! The largest, most filling breakfast tacos ever! Dont order 2, you wont be able to eat it all! read more

I wanted to love this place so much! Tbh it was okay but nothing to write home about. The plates while large in portion were slightly lacking in flavor. I did very much enjoy the top notch service, as our server was both attentive and friendly. When I look back at my visit what stands out most in my memory instead of the food is the cold windy draft coming from partitioners entering and exiting as we were sitting near the door. I would definitely give it another try maybe on a day not as cold out. read more

Grumpy's Mexican Cafe - Cheeseburger and French Fries - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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One of my husband and I's favorite place for breakfast. Everything feels thoughtfully prepared, not rushed or overdone. You can tell the ingredients are fresh, and each dish has that cozy, nostalgic flavor that reminds you of family breakfasts and slow mornings. The atmosphere matches the food--welcoming, relaxed, and unpretentious, the kind of place where you want to sit a little longer and enjoy every bite. read more

So a friend of mine sent me an article from the local paper listing number 1 restaurants in different food categories. This place made the #1 spot for country cooking. I picked up my friend, and we went to confirm the rating:-) Driving up, we were able to land a great spot. We walked up the stairs and entered a large waiting area filled with lots of empty seats. I guess we beat the crowd. Opening the door to the dining area we were immediately greeted by a young lady behind the register. She directed us to our table, and showed up right behind us with the menus. She gave us few minutes to look over the menu and then brought our drinks. My friend asked her what she would recommend, and she gladly gave us her opinion of chicken fried steak. We both said "sold" at the same time. Our food arrived after a reasonable time, and we were both shocked at the size of the orders. Mine at least fit on one plate, but my friends took 2 full plates. Neither of us had eaten this type food in a long time, but after the first bite, we were so glad we did today. The food was very good. My friend said the green beans were the best he ever had and gave me some to try. They were fantastic and reminded me of my grandmother's cooking of things straight out of her garden. Will I return? Definitely! The only negative thing I can say is that I wish they had a smaller lunch option. I brought half an order back to my house:-) read more

What a great home cooking establishment! We posted pics of the chicken fried steak and the patty melt. We also got the shrimp and fish platter (not pictured but too delicious not to mention). The food was just delicious and temperature appropriate when served to us. The portions were overly generous. The place was decorated in many nostalgically. We brought the muffins home and heated them with butter for breakfast the next morning. We would have liked to try one of their many wonderful looking pies but had so much good left over do that will happen next time. We drive 50 minutes to get to Grumpy's and it was worth every minute to get there. The staff was welcoming and for all these reasons I posted, we will no doubt be back to try breakfast next time. There is nothing on the menu that would be disappointing. Thanks Grumpys for a great dining experience. read more

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A place where everyone knows your name. If you want a Texas sized breakfast with home cooked food. Grumpys hits all the buttons. Excellent staff and the coffee cups stay full with plenty of cream. We've been coming here for years and always bring friends and family song too. This is the best breakfast in San Antonio. read more

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First time here to visit Grumpys Mex. Cafe. Boy was I amazed with the food! I have met my match. I never take food home but the servings are big, well priced and good. Service was great and it was busy for a Sunday. I will be back I know not to eat the day before. read more

Grumpy's Mexican Café is my go-to. It's the perfect mix of Mexican flavor and Southern comfort best of both worlds. This morning? Smothered chicken with eggs, hash browns, and a fluffy homemade biscuit smothered in gravy. That biscuit soft as a cloud, melts in your mouth, and packed with flavor. You have to try it. Danielle, Ashley, Sam, and the rest of the crew are gems. They don't just serve you're remembered. Like Mel's Diner meets Friends. Grumpy's isn't just a meal it's an experience. Come hungry, leave happy, and you'll be back read more

This place is what southern hospitality is all about. The wait staff is always full of friendly energy and the food is just as comforting. They have pics all over their walls of shared moments with everyone in the community. My only dislike is that there's been a couple times when they put potatoes in my tacos when not requested. read more

Grumpy's Mexican Cafe - Giant taco - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Grumpy's for the win!!!! Needed desserts for the 4th of July. Called my son and he grabbed 2 pecan pies and 2 apple pies. FINGER LICKING GOOD!!! read more

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Great fresh food, service and a neat ambiance that u could only call Grumpys. Had the cheeseburger and fries and they were phenomenal! Also love their homemade desserts ;) Sont miss this place. Its well worth the drive! read more

Food and service are very good. This restaurant adds a surcharge for using a debit card and by federal law a surcharge is only allowed for credit cards. When questioned about this they assured me it was lawful. It is not lawful. Card companies do not charge for debit cards, it is the same as cash. read more

Food service are awesome the whole family loves this place First place we went to when we moved read more

First time coming here today, we absolutely loved it. My husband is a big fan of biscuits and gravy, and he finally has found his spot here in Texas.. it's a nice hole in the wall with excellent customer service and amazing prices. The food are big portions. I can't even imagine the bigger size we ordered the half biscuits and gravy plate and it was so much food overall a great place. read more

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Ordered my delicious cookies last night and picked up this morning and they were nice and warm and fresh out of the oven. The girl there was friendly. read more

I wouldnt make an effort to go again. We have a food chains close by and the taste was nothing out of the ordinary. I was hoping for more flavor. The portions were big, the hashbrowns were good but thats all that stood out other than the dust covering the decorations on the wall. Rated three stars for service read more

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Grumpy's is not easy on the eye upon arrival however don't let their looks fool you cause the food was amazing!! I was in a party of 7 and my supervisor brought us here. We were seated immediately and our waitress was very friendly. Pricing is very reasonable. I will have to return with my family the next time I'm in town. Hands down I give them an overall 10!!! Don't take my word, go check them out for yourself. read more

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This place feels like it should be on a tv show for diners and drive ins. As you walk in there are hundreds of pictures of customers on the wall. It feels like your walking into your families house. Very comfortable feeling. The staff were all smiling and greeting you. Lots of large groups. This place is known for their chicken fried steak, they are huge! And their breakfast. We had a bit of a wait to be seating which is a good sign. As we walked to our table I peeked at everyone's plates. All huge servings. We got the chicken fried chicken with mashed potatoes. Delicious. And our friend ordered the chicken fajita plate. Wow! The beans and rice were so flavorful. They also have a huge assortment of pies, all freshly baked daily. I took a peach pie to go for the office, will was sooo good. And we had a slice of key lime pie at the table. Even better! Great experience read more

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After hearing so many rave reviews, I simply had to try out Grumpy's for myself. I decided to go with the chicken fried steak breakfast, complete with eggs, hash browns, and biscuits & gravy. Let me tell you, the hash browns were the best I've had since I moved back to Texas six years ago. The over easy eggs were cooked to perfection, and the chicken fried steak had just the right amount of breading to steak ratio. And to top it all off, I couldn't resist purchasing a Keylime Pie to enjoy later on. read more

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Mexican Cafe? Absolutely not. Seems like this is place is just for neighborhood locals. Not sure what the hype was. We ordered 6 different types of tacos and no one could even finish one. Tortillas are not home made and tasted like the cheapest one were purchased. Maybe tacos is not their forte but then why call yourselves a Mexican restaurant? And we were stared at a lot like we didn't belong. Even the sweet tea was bad. I'll what the rave is but this placed def missed the mark. read more

After months of hearing rave reviews about Grumpy's Mexican Cafe, I finally got the chance to swing by, and boy, am I glad I did! This place truly lives up to the hype. My family and I showed up for breakfast on a Thursday and were immediately seated. The chicken fried steak was an absolute monster--in the best possible way. It was huge and incredibly delicious. The portion size could easily feed a hungry duo. Although, I shamelessly polished off the entire steak solo because it was just that good! The hashbrowns were perfectly buttery on the inside, and not burnt or dry like you sometimes get at other places. These items could have used a little more salt but there was salt shaker on the table so easy fix. Everyone has their salt preference so not a big deal. A lot of places that serve large portions typically miss on the quality but Grumpy's does not. What really made the experience stand out was the service. Our server was not only attentive and efficient but also genuinely friendly. It's refreshing to visit a place where the staff makes you feel like family. Grumpy's Mexican Cafe might not have the flashiest facade, but trust me, the food and service here are top-notch. Whether you're a local or just passing through, do yourself a favor and check it out. You won't be disappointed! read more

Grumpy's Mexican Cafe - Hand Breaded Chicken Fried Steak - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Staff was very friendly, nice crowd. Got the CFS breakfast, and it was worth it! Had to take most of that steak home. read more

Grumpy's Mexican Cafe - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Had lunch there today with a couple of friends. Two of us had the special, carnitas plate and one had the burger (monster burger!). The food was really great. and the service was outstanding. The place ws jumping. Lots of customers, but we got seated right away. This place has been there a long time and has a well deserved reputation for great food and service. HIghly recommended. read more

Grumpy's got really great breakfast and caters to giants. If you normally get 2 breakfast tacos at other places, just get 1 at Grumpy's. If your brain is telling you that you can eat a full order of anything at Grumpy's, STOP. Their portion size is enormous. If you're an NFL lineman, Grumpy's got your size. I am glad our server recommended the half order for my meal as I struggled to finish it all. Biscuit was fresh and the thick white gravy was hot. The place looks like an old house and if you blink, you may miss it driving through Bracken. But once there, your sight will get an overload from absorbing the amount of decor all over the place. Rumor has it you will discover a new decor that you may have missed previously every time you visit Grumpy's. Highly recommend this place and be sure to get there early. They get packed pretty quick. read more

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