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    Alamo Cafe

    3.4 (394 reviews)
    ModerateTex-Mex, Cafes
    Closed 10:45 am - 10:00 pm

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    ALAMO CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Fajita trio and 2 sopapillas
    Daniel G.

    The Alamo Cafe was near my hotel and served as a great dinner spot. I didn't sit down, but the inside looked nice when I picked up my food. I think they could have given a little more meat and salsa, but aside from that, the portions were large! They gave me a huge bag of chips and 6 or 7 tortillas. The sopapillas were delicious and came with a bunch of cinnamon sugar and honey. The shrimp and steak were cooked perfectly and all the food was seasoned well. I would love to sit down and have a few drinks here in the future.

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    Amy M.

    First time trying alamo cafe and expectations were high. Unfortunately, the expectation wasn't met. There were no issues with the service but there needs to beore cleaning of the floors. At the start, a strong smell of dirty water overcame us. We decided to stay since we were already here. We came early to beat the lunch rush at around 11. We were brought a fresh order of flour tortillas to eat while we waited for our food. Tortillas were fine. I got the dinner #6 which has a cheese enchilada, chile con queso tostada, rice and beans. Food was a bit too salty. The enchilada was way too greasy. Overall, I enjoyed my meal but do not feel the want to return. I've had better elsewhere around town. Alamo cafe is over hyped.

    Chicken and Mashed Potatoes
    Stephanie F.

    I'm new to town and trying new restaurants. When doing a search for queso, this restaurant popped up. I am so glad it did! Do not let some of the lower reviews influence your decision, just come try this place! They were making the tortillas right when you walk in. The queso (with chips and tortilla) I had was so delicious and I want to try the others. I had a really hard time deciding what to get. I ended up getting chicken and mashed potatoes. It was seasoned so well and had great flavor with gravy to dip. My server was so patient and amazing. I can't wait to go back!

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    Dale T.

    We met a young man named Molasses and he was assigned to wait on us. Well we think that was his name as he didn't have a name tag or introduce himself. What a beautiful place to eat, but bring ear plugs...my apple watch went off warning me of dangerous noise levels. I thought my Food was good, my GF didn't like her Shrimp Fajitas at all. In fact all she got served was a plate of shrimp with some onions. We waited for 5 min and then chased down Molasses to get tortillas, rice, and beans. Actually we found another server who had to get him for us. He was even slow delivering the bill. My girl got so frustrated with him she left and waited outside so she didn't start make a scene. Just a final point...we were seated right away and they had plenty of servers and open tables.

    Chile Relleno Dinner with Beans and Broccoli con Queso
    Michelle M.

    I hadn't been to Alamo Cafe in quite some time, and our family decided to visit the other night. Immediately, I noticed that the interior of the I-10 location felt much plainer than usual and was void of personality. The food was okay, yet nothing to rave about. The tortilla soup was the plainest I've had in a while. While there were little bits of chicken, it was mostly just broth. I've never liked the rice, even as far as 15 years ago, and I'm glad there were side options that I could select. I ordered the Chili Rellano with beans and broccoli. While the rellano and broccoli were okay, I felt "off" the next day. My husband had Dinner #1 and also felt off the next day. My child, who usually eats an entire crispy taco left half of it and ate portions of the rice and beans. They also complained that their tummy hurt the next day. The highlight of the dinner? The tortillas - which are always delicious. We planned to take our remaining three tortillas home and placed them in a to-go bag. Less than 2 minutes later, we arrived at our vehicle, realized we forgot the tortillas on the table, went back to get them, and the staff had just finished bussing the table. Sadly, our tortillas were in the trash. It'll probably be quite some time before we go to Alamo Cafe since this was not a great visit all around.

    Elsa C.

    Yummy! That's my word for this restaurant. Went to Alamo Cafe on. Wednesday for a small bite and of course a margarita! No wait so we got a nice booth on the upper level by a window. We were greeted with free chips, sauce and flour tortillas!! We order the Beef Enchiladas off the ala cart menu to split and each got a delicious prickly pear margarita. All was delicious, affordable and delicious.

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    Rodney A.

    Came for a group event. Great service. We had a rather large group and and our waiter was attentive and took care of all our needs. It sucks I can't remember his name but that waiter was awesome. I got the shrimp & spinach quesadillas and it was a big miss. I mean check out the photo- that barely even looked the part. They had those mini shrimps, the ones that are smaller than a dime. No flavor whatsoever. There was wayyyyy too much spinach in there, the ratio was all off. I took it home and the kids took a bite was like, nah I'll pass. You know how bad your shrimp has to be for kids to pass on it? The other people at the table enjoyed their food. Maybe I just made the wrong choice, but all I got to go on. Oh, the bathroom was clean! That was another plus to end on a high note.

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    Mary S.

    The fajitas here are some of the best in the state. You can get half a pound or more of beef, chicken, or shrimp, or all three, plus guacamole, rice, beans, fresh flour tortillas, pico de gallo, and shredded lettuce, The chips and salsa are quickly refilled. I like to get an extra order of flour tortillas to go and queso for everything. We ordered steak fajitas for 4 people and still had leftovers. The steak was tender and well-seasoned on a bed of grilled onions and bell peppers. The chips and tortillas were fresh and perfection. As in other reviews, I am not a fan of rice, but I love the Spanish rice here. All that great food and awesome service, of course we'll come back!

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    Curtis Y.

    The food was good. The prices are decent, too. My issues were impressively slow service ( he was very nice, though), and the many food service people without hair restraints (beard nets, hats, and ETC).

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    Food was good. Service was prompt. Ambiance was casual. And yelp is making me write more.

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    Always great food and service. I could eat just the tortillas and butter! Love me some Alamo!

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    Ambassadors Coffee

    4.6(71 reviews)
    4.3 mi

    We love Ambassadors Coffee! The owners are so warm, friendly and welcoming! They have plenty of…read moremeeting/work space, space for rent and to connect with people! Cozy home away from home coffee shop vibes. The coffee, pastries and small eatable menu are all delicious. They also have artwork for sale and other baked goods (sourdough, etc). Definitely a must try and definitely a come back spot! It was on the second floor so if you need access go those with disabilities, there is an elevator to get up to the second floor, and tons of parking available to access this amazing spot!

    As a remote worker with a second job in the Ridge Shopping Center, I stopped by this coffee shop to…read moresee if it would be a good place to focus mid-mornings & it absolutely is! The space is cute, welcoming, & consistently clean, especially the collaborative area where I plan to work. It stays fairly quiet during mid-mornings & I love that the doors can be closed to keep noise down. I've visited three times with the first two visits having small mix ups on my food/drink, but mistakes happen & the staff was apologetic for it. On my third visit, Gabriel took great care of me & recommended the Peach Mango Refresher, which I now love & will keep ordering. Thank you for creating such a cozy, inviting environment. I'll definitely be back often for my remote work days!

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    Early Bird Coffee - Latte and concha

    Early Bird Coffee

    4.8(354 reviews)
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    Amazing coffee and service! They always ask if my coffee was good or if there's anything I would…read morelike to change. If you are not happy with your drunk, they will kindly remake it to your liking!

    I've stopped by early bird so many times before and unfortunately I was turned away by the long…read moreline (since I was also on time constraints). Last weekend, I decided to wait in the line and it went by much faster than I thought it would. We ordered the iced cookie butter matcha with an almond croissant. This might've been one of the best almond croissants I've had too, it was flaky on the outside and soft, sweet. I'm for all things cookie butter and this one did NOT disappoint. It was a perfect balance of sweet with still that lovely matcha flavor. I went with a friend who doesn't like matcha and even he was enjoying it. The second time I went is when they were running a matcha promo that they announced on their instagram (definitely follow the there!) and so I went for my midday pickup and there was a small line of about 7 people. It went by pretty fast. We were intrigued by the horchata milk and the employee let us try a bit and we were convinced that was the one. We got the horchata matcha and the banana matcha with banana cream. I definitely loved both of them but if I had to pick a favorite, it would def be that banana matcha. Perfect balance of that real tasting banana flavor (I dislike any of the artificial fruit flavorings) with the well-balanced matcha. The employees were all super friendly as they even encouraged us to ask for modifications after we got our drinks. Overall, i'll definitely be back and I 1000% get the hype now!!

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    Breton Organic Coffee Bar

    Breton Organic Coffee Bar

    4.9(30 reviews)
    0.3 mi

    In an effort to support more local businesses, I was looking for coffee places and found this on…read moreGoogle. When we got to the address, it was an office building with no signage outside. We drove around the building a couple times trying to locate the coffee shop. We decided to just park and walk inside to see if we were in the right location. The lady at the front desk pointed us to the coffee. My boyfriend ordered a white chocolate latte and I got the butterscotch cappuccino. The guy working (not sure if he was the owner or not) was very friendly. Both of our coffees had nice added flavor, but the coffee flavor was really watered down. It was like when all the ice melts in your coffee and then you added flavor to try and save it. We only drank maybe a quarter of our drinks before tossing them. Could have just been a bad day. I'd also suggest adding some type of signage outside so customers know where to go.

    I have been looking to support a local spot for a yummy cup of joe when I was in San Antonio and…read morestumbled upon this cute pop-up. It is located on a relatively busy street in a small, not too busy plaza. There was ample parking for both times I have been. There is a thoughtfully arranged "platform" if you will that resembles a welcoming porch at a good friend's place. The gentleman that owns this pop-up was very sweet and made sure that all my needs were met. I ordered a sugar free vanilla iced latte and it was so good! So good that I was willing to drive 30 minutes to San Antonio for my fix. The owner also brought me a complimentary organic lemon muffin after finding out it was my first time and it was just the right around of sweetness and tart, it was soft as well.

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    1.1 miMedical Center
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    I drove in from Houston and made a stop at Taqueria Data Point, and it did not disappoint. The food…read morewas easily better than a lot of spots I've tried back home. This is real, authentic Mexican food done right. The customer service was excellent, and everything came out quickly. I ordered the mini taquitos with al pastor and asada, their torcas plate, and the quesabirria, everything was flavorful, fresh, and cooked perfectly. I was also really impressed with the portion sizes, they give you a great amount of food for what you pay. I actually ended up packing two to-go boxes to bring back home. I'll definitely be coming back next time I'm in San Antonio. Looking forward to trying more of their menu!

    Stopped by whilst in the mood for a burrito. I know, they're known more for their mini-tacos but I…read moredecided to try something different. Great, homey Tex-Mex restaurant atmosphere, service was friendly if not particularly fast. The chicken burrito was good, though nothing to write home about. A tad bland, even with a dose of salsa to kick things up. Still, I'd give it a three or four out of five stars were it not for the state of the cutlery. I got a dirty knife (pictured) even though it was wrapped in a napkin. This was replaced but it did leave an impression. This place scores a 3 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either.

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