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    J's Eatery

    4.6 (50 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Can't  go wrong with cornbread battered and seasoned CATFISH!

    J's Eatery on New Braunfels is a true taste of authentic soul food on the east side! It's honestly the best I've had in San Antonio in a very long time. Their signature smoked meatloaf is out of this world -- flavorful, tender, and perfectly smoked. Everything I tried was absolutely delicious -- from the cornbread and collard greens to the yams and fried fish. Every bite tastes homemade and cooked with love. Judith and Brian are absolutely amazing -- so welcoming, kind, and genuinely hospitable. The parking can be a little tricky and tight, but once you taste the food, you'll agree it's totally worth it! We need to keep supporting small local businesses like this -- places that take pride in their food, create a warm atmosphere, and uplift the community. J's Eatery is a must-visit -- you'll leave full, happy, and already planning your next visit!

    Shrimp & Grits
    TaKori H.

    J's Eatery just set the bar high for my first visit! I ordered shrimp and grits, garlic mashed potatoes, cornbread, and meatloaf, and let me tell you--EVERY BITE WAS PURE COMFORT & FLAVOR!!! The shrimp and grits were absolutely perfect--creamy, well-seasoned, and so satisfying that after just five bites, I was ready for a nap. The garlic mashed potatoes were smooth, buttery, and packed with just the right amount of garlic to make them irresistible. Then came the cornbread--moist, slightly sweet, and baked to golden perfection. It tasted like something straight out of a home-cooked Sunday dinner. And the meatloaf? Tender, flavorful, and covered in a sauce that tied everything together beautifully. For my first time ordering from J's Eatery, they made a lasting impression. The food was delicious, the portions were generous, and the flavors spoke for themselves. This definitely won't be my last visit! .

    Jumbo Shrimp and Grits

    My husband and I saw a recent review, since I wanted shrimp and grits. And my goodness, they were not wrong! The food was completely flavorful, hot and delicious. Everything was incredible, feels like a warm hug. Our waitress/host was the best! Very sweet woman. We are definitely coming back and bringing friends!

    Jumbo wings with greens, Mac n cheese, mashed potatoes (gravy on the side - per request), and cornbread (sweet)
    Autumn B.

    2nd time visiting and it was so good. Food is fresh, made to order. So with that said, please be patient if your order takes some time to come out. It's worth the wait.

    Stephanie M.

    Well, this restaurant was one I stumbled upon. And I did not regret it. I normally go to another restaurant in the area for soul food but this time I wanted to try something new. I went on a Sunday early afternoon and there wasn't many people when I got there but it started to pick up about mid way through my meal. They were pretty short staffed and it did take quite a bit for me to get my food but luckily I wasn't in a rush. The food was sooooo dang good. I got a little bit of all my favorites. The yams! Man those yams...

    Mac n cheese, collard greens
    Karla P.

    Great service, owners very friendly and helpful. Hat off to the cook everything was great. Oxtails melts in your mouth and smoke meat loaf fantastic. Pineapple lemonade off the chain. Ambience relaxing with mid 80's r n b playing.

    Smothered pork chop and wings. 10/10 recommend.

    I ordered the wings and the Smothered pork chop plate.. everything reminded me of a home cooked meal. From the yams to the greens to the mac & cheese and the lemon pie. I live 2 miles away and hate that I just found out about it. Definitely coming back often thank you Brian for the recommendations on the order.

    Shrimp and grits!
    Mark D.

    My quest for eating oxtails and my cousin visiting from California brought me to this restaurant, and I was pleasantly surprised by the building's repurposing. Upon entering, we were greeted by the hostess, who offered us a place to sit and took our drink order. Since the ox-tails were ready to serve, I opted for the shrimp (4) and grits, and my cousin ordered Elgin sausage and fried shrimp. First, the Elgin sausage tasted like Elgin Sausage, and the fried shrimp was fried well and seasoned appropriately. The shrimp and grits were hard to critique since I had the same dish in The French Quarter the night before, but I will say that this rendition was pretty good but lacking because of the amount of shrimp offered, the lack of incorporation of the cheese, and the lack of andouille sausage. I prefer somewhat stiff grits, but these were soupy. After waiting an hour, I was expecting a little more, but I will revisit this establishment again when my cousin returns from California. Finally, visiting this restaurant may be a treat if you are close to downtown with time to spare.

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    Tonika K.

    The service was amazing. We came in based on a recommendation and were instantly greeted and seated. It's very cute and intimate inside. The monogrammed table cloths are a nice touch. My friend and I split the chicken and waffles and catfish and shrimp. I subbed red beans and rice for the fries. All of it was as a 10/10. Others with us had the salmon patties and potatoes and shrimp and fries. Everyone loved their food. We came for the food but stayed for the conversations with the owners. They were both amazing.

    Sweet & Spicy Asian wings
    Anissa A.

    Our trio of wings hit the spot. I especially loved their pineapple lemonade and mashed potatoes. The service was excellent, three different people came to check on us and it truly shows how much they care.

    Smoked meatloaf, shrimp and grits, garlic mashed potatoes and Mac and cheese
    Joshua M.

    It's not often food leaves me lost for words but wow. This was a breathtaking eating experience I have never had so many beautifully blended flavors and bites. My girlfriend and I shared the waffle sampler with the shrimp, catfish and drummets with Asian zing sauce. Every bite was a symphony of flavors and went together so well with their waffle that was like biting into a cloud of bliss. For our main course we had the meatloaf and shrimp and grits with a side of Mac and cheese and garlic mashed potatoes. Every bite was magic. The shrimp was beautifuly seasoned and the sauce on the grits was life changing. The meatloaf is smoked and was the best meatloaf and possibly meat I have ever had. The Mac and cheese was cheesy delicious and flavorful the garlic mashed potatoes was buttery seasoned to perfection goodness. It all comes with cornbread that melts in your mouth like cotton candy. I have paid for extravagant meals and consider myself a foodie with a good pallet and a cook myself. This is absolutely some of the best food I will experience in my life. Absolutely stunning, the owners are so kind and friendly and very hard working. You can feel their passion for cooking in every bite. I cannot wait to return to try more dishes and experience this amazing eatery.

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    Tracie J.

    Everything came out so fresh and hot!! The taste of the chicken fried steak was amazing, all the sides delish!! Especially the creamed corn and the corn bread yummm! Pineapple lemonade not to tart, just the right amount of sweetness. This is a really cozy date night spot. Excellent customer service to top off this place - a must try on the east side!!

    Corn bread fried okra greens mac and cheese chicken wings and fries

    Presentation was nice Customer Service nice but the chicken was not crispy but soggy little to no taste the Mac and cheese had too much oil the greens had little to no taste the bread and okra were good...I ended up getting sick after i ate part of this meal

    The shrimp in here are very large and they're extremely delicious.

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    For sure, home cooking par excellence!!! I'm serious. The food, service and ambience were worth the drive. We will return soon.

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    What are the portion sizes like? Does the oxtail taste good?

    The portion size of Oxtails in a large, medium, and small ring of Oxtails on a bed of rice with 2 sides and Cornbread. The oxtails are very good. Slow cooked for over 12 hours.

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