Oasis Mexican Cafe

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Happened upon this Mexican cafe and decided to give it a shot. A cozy, hole in the wall type of place! Very vibrant and friendly environment. It's a super quick and cheap spot which was great. We enjoyed their breakfast! I would return! read more

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A true Oasis downtown. I've been coming here for years. This is as close to some abuela's kitchen as you can get without being charged with breaking and entering... Everything on the menu is made from scratch and delicious. Chilaquiles for breakfast, enchiladas for lunch, and carne guisada for dinner. Boom! The prices are the best in town! Seriously! read more

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Nice, family owned-operated type restaurant. Very affordable with good food. If you are looking for a good place for breakfast or lunch in the San Antonio downtown area Oasis is a good choice. They have ample parking next to the restaurant - a plus! Service is good with good variety on the menu. This is a very competitive option compared with more expensive restaurants in the area. read more

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Richard C.

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Excellent food good prices and attentive service. I'll definitely go back! I had chicken enchiladas verde. Neighborhood safe to walk during hours they're open, no issues but lots homeless people and church people due to several churches nearby. read more

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Only 3-4 blocks from the Alamo, puffy taco lunch with iced tea for $6.99 is an amazing deal. Loves the food, the hot sauce was perfect. The service is very basic. read more

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Tia H.

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Stopped here for lunch today before going on a walk down at Woodlawn Lake- it wasn't my new favorite but it was nice to try something new. The atmosphere was inviting and the chairs were extra comfortable. The food was good but I felt like it looked prettier than it tasted. Maybe I just needed to give it a shake of salt. The dang napkins though, haha. You know how when you go somewhere and then it turns out they have one-ply in the restroom? And you're like, "aw man"... this was like that lol, only at the table haha. I used probably like 20 of them. Anyways, thin napkins or not, I'd eat here again. But with more cheese and salt next time read more

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Great tacos! Super cheap! I think I found my new favorite hole in the wall place!! Can't wait to come back! read more

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Tamahara G.

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Had lunch there today for the first time. The food was absolutely delicious and so was the service.. However when sitting at our table and waiting for our drinks to be brought out, a baby roach was crawling on wall and made its way to our table.. I flicked it with a straw and tried killing it but lost it. Like I said, food and service was great.. but idk makes me wonder what kitchen is like?? read more

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Rebecca P.

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I love this place! The food is amazing and the staff is very friendly. I do wish they had fountain drinks. They have tea but all sodas are bottled. read more

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Molly A.

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My SO and I went here three times during our three day visit to San Antonio. So yes, we may be a little obsessed. But $5.50 for a yummy, delicious, authentic lunch entree? You'd be crazy not to. Service was fast and the staff is so friendly. It's definitely a neighborhood favorite in the mornings and it seems that everyone knows everyone else. But they'll make you feel like you've been going there for years too. We are vegetarians and there were plenty of options for us although it is helpful to mention any dietary preferences you have: we did not expect the cheese enchiladas to have a beef chili sauce by default. But they were super accommodating and it wasn't an issue at all for them. The entrees were terrific, especially the enchiladas. We also had a number of tacos. We thought that the chilaquiles were all right but the chilaquiles tacos were definitely our favorite, maybe tied with the enchiladas. They also give complimentary chips with red and green salsa. Both salsas are wonderful but the green was quite spicy (and we do pretty well with spicy). To get a sense of how affordable it is, over three days we had eight tacos and three large entrees and it came out to $36 including tax and tip. Come hungry. read more

Oasis Mexican Cafe - Chilaquiles plate and cheese enchiladas lunch special (note the meat sauce) - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Peggie M.

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After visiting a trade show at the convention center we stopped in here for a quick lunch. I ordered three thinking they were the smaller street tacos. I could only eat one and a half. I loved them. I had one egg and potato and one bean and cheese. They were great. They also provide chips and salsa while you wait for your food. At the register they have an assortment of mexican candy with the chili powder on it. Yum! read more

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Best breakfast tacos ever!! Quick and friendly service as well. Was in town for a business conference and was craving legit breakfast tacos, absolutely hit a home run with this place! The crane guisada was glorious. read more

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Reese S.

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I've always loved this little place... shhhh............ don't tell anybody from out of town (especially if they are fr Austin LOL)

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Dan O.

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Cozy space, very homemade fare. Owner took over the place 9 years ago. Non-pretentious food, simple solid renditions of classic Mexican food. Awesome prices with generous portions. read more

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Fito A.

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This was my first time coming to this well known establishment. From the view, it's exactly what you want in a Mexican restaurant. The prices are fair and the food is good. Parking can be a bit of a challenge but I believe it's worth it. With so many Mexican restaurants in the city this place definitely stands out. read more

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Bobby F.

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The best Migas I have eveeerrrrr eaten!! I added the ground beef with mine, and they were wonderful! Kids even ate theirs without complaints. Awesome place, great folks! They made a good suggestion for other places to see while in town. We will definitely be back when we come through again! read more

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Ruby G.

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A friend treated me to lunch for birthday a couple of days ago. The restaurant itself is not attractive but the food is good and reasonably priced. We both enjoyed our lunch. read more

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Curt C.

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Great location on the north side of downtown. The serving size is big, the prices are good. The service is friendly and quick. The salsa was spicy, and delicious. Parking is easy down here, and it's a great place to pop in and grab something. It's generally clean, and the decor is mainly Christmas decorations year round. However, me and my dining companion both had stomach problems after eating here. I'd give them another spin. read more

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Erin D.

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Looking for a reasonably priced place to eat (so the Riverwalk's completely out) but not wanting to walk far from the Alamo, I found this place via Yelp. Thank you Yelpers, as you did not fail me. I have already recommended this place to other visitors as well! When you walk in, there's only about 10 or so tables. There's this homey feel despite being a hole-in-the-wall kind of place. The larger tables are reserved for more than two people, which makes sense. The restaurant does not want someone who's eating solo to eat at a table for four. I feel as if this was a house, and then the tables are in the addition of the house, as there are steps within the restaurant. When you are done eating, you go up the steps into the house and pay the cashier. I ordered the enchiladas, and they were perfect. Oozing in cheese, covered in all sorts of goodness, and served with free salsa and free chips? Yes please! The plate was FULL of food, and I was just absolutely stuffed. As one who has lived in Texas my whole life, this is the epitome of TexMex food. Best of all was the price. My enchilada plate was less than five dollars, pre-tip. I wanted to give a 100% tip just for having great food, but I didn't want to set a precedence my first time. If you're visiting San Antonio and on a budget, you should definitely come here! read more

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Benjamin C.

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Wow. The breakfast tacos at this place are very delicious. This is definitely a hidden gem in downtown San Antonio. From the outside this place looks a little questionable but wow is the food amazing. The eggs are fresh, the flour tortillas are hot, fresh and homemade. The cuts of meet used are so juicy and tasty. The house made salsas are very good. The service is outstanding. Very down to earth, cool, family oriented people. Such a great place for tacos. It's is also important to mention that this place are enforcing all mask and social distancing orders. read more

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Mary N.

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Wow! The breakfast menu is over the top exceptional! From the moment you walk in yo are greeted by a friendly owner. The decor is very cute, clean and colorful. There are many breakfast choices on the menu. The chilaquiles tacos, carne guisada tacos, huevos ranchero plate, are generous servings. Salsas are tasty. This is the best breakfast place with great pricing. read more

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Joseph H.

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Simple place, simple review. Pros: Both the style/preparation of the food and the decor feel very authentically tex-mex. Super low prices. Super tiny so you can avoid crowds if you want. Cons: You get what you pay for, the food pretty low quality. I would barely give it a 3. Overall: The very mediocre food quality is helped by the fact that it is at least authentical in style. The decor is also a genuine pleasure. This place also gets an extra little bump for being authentic in a touristy area. read more

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Elizabeth G.

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We were originally going to another restaurant a short distance away, but it was closed on Mondays, so we decided to try The Oasis Mexican Cafe that we had passed. I'm so glad we did. The service was great and the food was excellent. I got the huevos rancheros over easy with carne guisada. Everything , including the breakfast potatoes was perfect. The ranchera sauce, which I got on the side was made with fresh tomatoes and very flavorful. The eggs were just right. The carne guisada was delicious. To top it off, they served our breakfast on vintage Homer Laughlin restaurant ware platters! A great place! read more

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Nicole B.

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Very friendly people at this place. Lunch is under $10. Chips & salsa. I thought the beef was a little dry in the Tampiquena. I liked the puffy taco and the green enchilada. Next time, I'd probably stick to the enchilada. Can't go wrong with enchiladas! read more

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Wendy C.

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Food was good. Homemade tortillas. Meat was a little chewy on the guisada but flavor was good. The huevo rancheros was awesome, ask for extra sauce. The bistec ranchero was more just chuncks of meat and they give you ranchero sauce on the side. I'm used to the meat being cooked in the sauce but was still ok. read more

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Trisha B.

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Delicious! One night in San Antonio and was looking for a breakfast burrito. Stopped by the Oasis. I didn't see any burritos but I got the chilaquilas. Perfect serving for breakfast and reasonably priced. It came with homemade flour tortillas that didn't need a thing on them. The beans were so good. I could have just had a plate of them. Definitely will be stopping by again next time I'm in town. read more

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Khan L.

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This place is real mexican food.... great prices but best eaten to go... might be a bit hard to get to but worth the walk.. read more

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Laura M.

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We dropped in here for lunch after visiting the Alamo and Oasis Mexican Cafe did not disappoint!! I had the 3 cheese enchiladas,rice and beans. Great food, Great service at a Great price. Sometimes it's hard to find all 3, this place delivers. read more

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Lauren S.

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Not fancy (plastic covered tables) but clean and tasty. Server was friendly. We had breakfast including heuvos rancheros and chilaquile tacos. Tacos were about $1.50 each. I ate two but If you have a big appetite you may want to order three. Overall, Very good and so inexpensive. read more

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Tina D.

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This is a rundown tiny little place. The food was ok but nothing at all what one would expect with the stars shown for it. Staff was friendly though read more

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Lucio G.

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Went for breakfast. Very tasty with moderate portions and very inexpensive. The location is easy to get to and the staff was very friendly. Will definitely go back for more. read more

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Vero S.

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Food was good. My family and I felt like we were eating home made not fake Mexican restaurant like other places. Definitely recommend the chicken mole enchiladas and the breakfast and lunch specials. read more

Oasis Mexican Cafe - Lunch specials are good and reasonable price. Definitely recommend this place!!! - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Great service and food..... I am looking forward to coming back while we are in town visiting. The menudo soup was delish. read more

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Catherine H.

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Migas, what little egg (maybe one egg) was way over cooked. No cheese, no cilantro my plate was mostly tortilla chips. Came here because of all the great reviews, I'm not impressed! Maybe the regular cook was off today! read more

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Gina G.

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Great little family owned Mexican restaurant!! Very cheap. Very friendly. Great service. Walked over after visiting the Alamo. It's about a 5 minute walk. Chips and salsa to start. Waitress came over super fast! :) Food was delicious. Nice portions. Would absolutely go back! read more

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More info about Oasis Mexican Cafe

210 McCullough Ave
San Antonio, TX 78215
Downtown
Directions
(210) 229-9966
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Hours

What time does Oasis Mexican Cafe open?

Oasis Mexican Cafe opens at 6:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.Oasis Mexican Cafe opens at 7:00 AM on Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Oasis Mexican Cafe close?

Oasis Mexican Cafe closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Fri 6:00 AM - 2:00 PMSat-Sun 7:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Oasis Mexican Cafe take credit cards?

Yes, Oasis Mexican Cafe takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Oasis Mexican Cafe have catering options?

Yes, Oasis Mexican Cafe does have catering options.

Does Oasis Mexican Cafe serve alcohol?

No, Oasis Mexican Cafe does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Oasis Mexican Cafe allow dogs?

Yes, Oasis Mexican Cafe allows dogs.

Does Oasis Mexican Cafe have TVs?

Yes, Oasis Mexican Cafe has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Oasis Mexican Cafe have bike parking?

Yes, Oasis Mexican Cafe has bike parking.

Does Oasis Mexican Cafe have outdoor seating?

No, Oasis Mexican Cafe does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Oasis Mexican Cafe have parking?

Yes, Oasis Mexican Cafe has parking options. Street Parking

Other Amenities

Does Oasis Mexican Cafe have free WiFi?

No, Oasis Mexican Cafe does not have free WiFi.

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0.5 mi•Downtown

Iron Cactus was a great find. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the food was excellent. I…read morehad the Mexican meatloaf, which was definitely not something I would normally expect at a Mexican restaurant, but it was unique and wonderful. The chorizo and ranchero sauce really made it stand out. The Mexican street corn on the side might have been even better. That stuff is seriously addicting like crack. I could have eaten a bowl of it by itself. Definitely a place I'd come back to.

Iron Cactus sits right along the River Walk and has a pretty good-sized space. Walking in, I could…read moreimmediately tell they were going for that moody, dimly lit, relaxing atmosphere. Now listen I enjoy a good mood, but this setting went a little past moody. It was DARK dark. They could definitely bump those lights up about two settings and still keep all the ambiance. lol Thankfully, the food and service needed no adjustments. Our waiter Stephen was really nice, attentive and quick throughout our visit. Thanks for taking good care of our table! We tried the paella and steak fajitas, and everything came out nice and hot. Both were enjoyable, but we also need to talk about those spicy mango and watermelon margaritas because the drinks definitely DELIVERED. Flavor was there, and so was the pour. Overall, we had a good experience. Nice River Walk location, hot and tasty food, great drinks and friendly service. Just turn those lights up enough for me to admire the meal before I eat it.

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Panfila Cantina And Restaurant

3.8(309 reviews)

15.6 mi

I still can't get enough of this place!!!! I keep coming back and love it every single time!! The…read morefood, the cafe de olla, the service the atmosphere, I love it all!! Been coming here for about 3 years, just updating my review!

We were so excited to try this place out only to be very disappointed when all our orders came out…read morecold We didn't complain because I thought our waiter was amazing but was the only one working the floor So was it his fault it was cold not sure Got home and stomach was very upset feeling also noticed another person eating there was complaining of stomach ache after he finished his food Not sure I will be back again

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Kevin S.

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9 years ago

I am definitely a fan of this place. Great location and atmosphere. Must go for the Happy hour. Good drinks and yummy tacos. We had excellent service and we sat at the bar. They were super busy but clearly the staff was working together to keep their customers happy and clearing spots for the next people. Get some chips and salsa while you wait for your food and try all the tacos! read more

Liz R.

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11 years ago

Food was on point. If I could have kept eating off my plate for days, I would have. I haven't had awesome food that cheap since the 90's. I will go back again and again. read more

Shelby J.

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5

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12 years ago

Thanks yelpers. Came in town from Houston and was extremely satisfied with the food and hospitality. . .so delicious! ! Definitely a MUST try. read more

Lorlie T.

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8 years ago

If you are in for the food then this is the place. The price was very reasonable and the food was tasty.

Viki W.

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63

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15 years ago

Great authentic Mexican breakfast! Would defiantly have it again!!

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