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    Mama's Restaurant

    3.9 (222 reviews)
    Closed • 7:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Pancakes
    Michelle N.

    My husband and I had been many times here,as our go to breakfast or brunch spot. We always get pancakes and eggs with a side of rice and refried beans. All the breakfast food we've ordered has always been served fresh and it's very good. The coffee is nice and strong with a selection of creamer. Note: They have a cash price and a regular price for the meals. The service is always excellent and we are treated like friends. Loved our server today as well! A++ for her! Only change I would have is to cook the onions and jalapeño more before adding the eggs to scramble l, but that's something I'm sure they accommodate at time of ordering. As well as the steak omelette needed a bit more flavor to the egg. The steak was tender and delicious however. The pancakes are a bit dry but the taste is good. Large, satisfying meal portions with flavor and a comforting ambiance. We will continue to go back again and again and just ask for a couple of tweaks to be made if possible.

    Pot roast, green beans, Mac and cheese, and mashed potatoes.
    Tina S.

    I ordered the pot roast dinner from Mama's Restaurant and was really let down. The meal came with pot roast, carrots, onions, mashed potatoes, green beans, and mac and cheese--but everything lacked seasoning. The roast was tender but bland, and the sides didn't help; the mashed potatoes tasted like they were instant and the mac and cheese was especially mushy and flavorless. I was expecting hearty, comforting food, but it just didn't deliver. Hoping this was an off day, but I likely won't be ordering again unless the flavor improves.

    So cute near cash register.

    The food was delicious. I got a spinach & mushroom omelet and pancakes. I made 4 meals out of it. Their salsa is yummy. Our waiter was very nice. I'll be back !

    Ranchero omelet with harvest grain and nut pancakes with coffee.
    DJ W.

    Food was amazing-- hot and fresh. Service was good, not excellent, but far from bad. Hole in the wall, good breakfast!! Will definitely be back.

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    Attentive waitresses and well-prepared food. Tastes scratch-made. Incredible pancakes.

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    My favorite local breakfast spot by far! Staff is always helpful and friendly. Despite its unassuming exterior, it's very clean!

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    They were so friendly. The price of the food and portions were so good. But the food was okay.

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    Food was deficiency and service was fast. Great breakfast option for anyone visiting Tyler.

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    Probably one of the best spots to eat in Tyler. From the cooks to the waitresses everyone was so welcoming ..

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    Good food and great selection, always enjoyable. The restaurant is consistently good which is not always the case nowadays.

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    Breakfast was unbelievable. Service was a little slow, but they were busy that morning for bunch. Its an old building.

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    2 years ago

    Had a great breakfast machca was excellent and wife's breakfast was cooked perfectly a very rare accomplishment great service

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    2 years ago

    Good service and Good food. Will go again God Willing Soon! The pork chops were delicious

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