Oblate cafe is a hidden gem, tucked in the neighborhood south of North Park mall, this authentic Tex-Mex eatery has the best tortillas, salsa and food for any real aficionado of Tex-Mex. We had puffy tacos, cheese enchilada and a crispy beef taco. All are staples and done to perfection. Everything is fresh, hot and delicious. The staff is friendly, quick, and busy. It is crowded and full of locals. But don't hesitate, this is what every Texan should be eating! Not too noisy, seating is close but comfortable. Great space! read more

Oblate Cafe - Puffy Tacos with Chicken. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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This is a quaint Mexican restaurant that has very good food and prices for the amount of food you get read more

Oblate Cafe - 2 Chalupas Compuestas beans and rice - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Waitress Veronica was probably best one we've had in a long time very friendly and managed multiple tables smoothly! Good crowd all families who just know the staff, no music playing but everyone talking and enjoying the company so has a great vibe! The Winnie egg is hard to mess up and they do it perfectly - sausage egg was good added the green salsa but didn't really add any flavor - the potato and egg (add ketchup) was the best from the 3 needed a little salt but overall highly recommend! read more

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We typically come to Oblate for breakfast and it never disappoints! The homemade flour tortillas are some of the best in SA and the staff is always accommodating and friendly. Today, being a school holiday, we decided to go for a late lunch. The chicken puffy taco was delicious! The restaurant is very assuming so don't be fooled. This place will remain on our list of go-tos, even after breakfast. read more

Stopped by for a late lunch. Terrific casual cafe in an older part of SA. Lively decor, very traditional colors (see photos). We were greeted immediately and had chips and an awesome red salsa within a minute. Next up complimentary borracho beans. My husband said one of the top 3 maybe top 2 boraccho beans EVER. Iced tea came out while we were reviewing menu. My husband went for the standard breakfast: eggs, sausage and huge pancakes, all very tasty. I had a chicken fajita salad, well balanced with guac and sour cream on top. Added some of their delicious salsa as a dressing. Plenty of parking in front and side of cafe. We were there at 3 pm yet there were at least 5 tables plus delivery pickups. Clearly we are not the only ones who enjoy this traditional Tex-Mex cafe. read more

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Oblate Cafe is definitely worth a visit! We stopped by while visiting San Antonio. The food was really tasty -- we ordered 2, potato, bean and cheese tacos. And the huevos rancheros plate with carne guisada. Everything was super yummy! I can't forget the tortillas!!! The flour tortillas were soft, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The atmosphere is nice and family-friendly, making it a comfortable spot to enjoy a good meal. Service was great! We were constantly checked on to make sure we were okay. We will stop in next time we're in San Antonio for sure!! Delicious! read more

Great service and excellent enchiladas. This family run establishment takes pride in their restaurant. The owner truly cares about your dining experience. She checked in on our table ensuring all was good, and of course all was wonderful. It's so refreshing to still find top notch food and service. This Cafe is one of the few that recognizes real quality. We'll be coming back as or regular spot! read more

Oblate Cafe is a local neighborhood gem. The cheese enchiladas are pure nostalgia with that good yellow cheese. The rice and beans are delicious, and the homemade tortillas make everything taste even better. The breakfast tacos are also a solid choice. It's the kind of place where the food feels like comfort and the atmosphere feels like home. read more

Ordered pickup- the order was wrong. Sadly, I didn't check and didn't find out until I got home. A woman had just brought tacos back in ahead of me for being wrong. That should have been my heads-up. Check your order before you leave. It looked good, but I couldn't eat it due to a food allergy. Not a great way to start the day. read more

Food is delicious and affordable. The service is quick, accurate, and very friendly. The ambiance is just what I want in a cafe. Love love love this place. read more

The Tex-Mex is absolutely delicious, the service is always pleasant, and the ambiance is relaxing. I love going there, alone or with others. And I also do to-go orders. read more

What a great "hole in the wall" restaurant. The food was delicious and the staff was so friendly. read more

After reading an article in our local newspaper about the best enchiladas in town, we decided to try them out. The enchiladas were cheesy with the right amount chili con carne for a good balance of meaty flavor. We will go again. read more

Fantastic service and food. The huevos rancheros with carne guisada was outstanding! Can't wait to go back and try lunch.

This was our first visit to this establishment. Our drink orders were taken right away and served quickly along with bowls of outstanding beans,chips and salsa. We ordered chalupa compuesto, Flautas and puffy tacos. Every thing was very good. Excellent use of spices. The relaxed atmosphere was welcoming. We will definitely be going back. There are so many dishes to try. read more

Seat yourself. Large parking lot. Came for lunch and was not disappointed. Prices are fair, worth coming here instead of fast food if you're looking for an actual meals since there are options you can get for close to the same price. the big daddy nachos are two tostada shells split into 4 with beef beans cheese and bell peppers. On the side it comes with guacamole, sour cream and jalapeno slices. Good as an appetizer or meal. The cheese enchiladas and gusiada comes with rice and beans and is a large helping. My husband and toddler were able to share. Lots of tables inside. read more

Oblate Cafe - Cheese enchilada and guisada plate - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Had breakfast here today and it was really good! I wasn't too hungry so I got 2 tacos. The best bean and cheese you will ever have and a country and egg that was bomb as well. They were busy so service was a little slow but not too bad since our food came out fast. Lots of seating and place was clean. They also sell sweet bread, candy, t shirts. I will definitely be returning. read more

Oblate Cafe - Bean and cheese - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Tortillas are so soft and good. Ordered huevos rancheros with a side of country with gravy and everything was so good and well seasoned in my opinion. Service was good as well read more

Lovely breakfast tacos! The place is very small and crowded, the decorations all over the ceiling and walls add to the charm of the space. Great for groups small and large. read more

Great and friendly staff. One of my favorite Tex-mex spots we've had in SA! We loved their flour tortillas, reminds me of my mom's. I didn't have to add salt to the papas and chorizo taco, which I always have to do. Coffee was great and they do offer decaf. I noticed someone stated they didn't but definitely do. The salsa was aight. Not too spicy which I love but I won't take off a star for that. Nice atmosphere. Definitely coming back. Oh also we ordered to-go and they tacos were just as good. Buen provecho! read more

Oblate Cafe - Two eggs, pork chop, potatoes and beans - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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Have gone back to Oblate and have not been let down. Today after ordering we were brought some chips and salsa and some charro beans which were da bomb! My mom and I ate puffy beef tacos which were great not only in quantity but were soo tasty too! Our waitress was awesomely nice as was the cashier. Oh and we had the pleasure of meeting one of the owners who was soo sweet and welcoming. Her positive and spunky vibe make this cute cozy place feel like home. A must try ....you won't be disappointed read more

The food is always good and Parking is free. I had breakfast was very good. Love the tortillas.

This place is the bomb. You know you're in a legit Mexican cafe when there's a chip on the coffee cup. Doesn't matter what you get here, whether it's their delicious breakfast tacos, an appetizer or some lunch fare, it's going to be good. Try not to let the pan dulce tempt you on your way out... you know what, YOLO - grab you that empanada, honey! Service is always friendly and free smiles are included :) read more

Due to COVID-19, few restaurants were opened for dining in, even though the city ordinance recently allowed restaurant to open at a 25% capacity. Most were still only offering curb pick or takeout. After calling a few restaurants near me, I was happy Oblate Cafe was open for dining in. I was excited when I was served chips & salsa since I haven't dined at a Mexican restaurant for over two months. The restaurant management and staff did an awesome job enforcing social distancing while maintaining a clean safe dining experience. I've dined at Oblate Cafe in the past, but I forgot how good the food was. Omg, the Enchiladas & Carne Guisada Plate was delicious. Well worth the carbs consumption! The Carne Guisada was lean, tender, flavorful & not greasy. I'm not a big fan of cheese enchiladas, but Oblate Cafe's recipe will get you hooked! I was enjoying every bite of the cheesy saucy flavor while imagining my next dining experience. What will I order on my next visit? The homemade flour tortillas were very good, I ordered mine a little well done. It's easier to scoop up the refried beans with a nicely cooked homemade flour tortilla... yum! I certainly won't wait too long before my next dining experience at Oblate Cafe. Simple things in life such as dining in at a restaurant could be so wonderful! read more

Oblate Cafe - Enchiladas, Carne Guisada , rice & beans. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

Went for lunch the other day based off the SA Current article mention of this place as one of the 25 hidden Mexican gems. While the food was decent and priced reasonably, I wasn't that blown away by the food. My wife had the cheese enchiladas and I ordered the Chile relleno as it was the special. This is the first and only time I have ever eaten a Chile relleno that had a crunch. Upon further examination, I noticed the poblano was not deserted so the crunch was the seeds that ended up being deep fried. Not a good texture and kind of ruined an otherwise good dish. My wife thought her lunch was decent but didn't care for their rice. All in all, a one and done for us. read more

2nd time I went there for breakfast, ordered a machocado plate and it was a disappointment. It seems like it was a rejected plate from someone else that was microwaved. Not good at all. read more

This place was such a treat!! Very attentive, accommodating service, really classic and tasty breakfast tacos, and a lot of variety on the menu. I wasn't really wow'ed with the chips and dip. It tasted very standard. Tacos were like I said, very classic! Nothing crazy special but also tacos I would eat every other day bc they're just solid. I didn't like that they didn't give me salsa with the tacos though. That dress up game be important My BF's plate was also really good. Couldn't remember the name I had a friend who came and has been an enchilada enthusiast since MIDDLE SCHOOL and he was in love with his simple enchilada. He said it's in his top 3 enchiladas of all time, so that should say something I appreciate the great experience here as we had a hard time finding a brunch spot that wasn't packed read more

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Ok so I was a bit in a hurry on this morning stop my wife and I made. We were quickly attended to here, wasn't busy at all. My wife had unsweet tea and myself lemonade, along came the chips and salsa along with the menu. Wife ordered a carne guisada with cheese taco and country and egg, I had a carne guisada with cheese taco and a fajita taco Lemonade wasn't good, was very bitter and I tried fixing it with more sugar but nope Unsweet Tea was good Carne Guisada was the best there! Country and egg was extremely salty Fajita taco was under seasoned If I come back I'll definitely be getting Carne guisada with cheese again As far as the other stuff I don't think so, but knowing me I always give restaurants second and third chances, that's just me. Ill be around the area running errands and appointments- I'll be trying it again for sure because the #1 thing that got my attention is the TORTILLAS They are very good let me tell you I'll be updating this review soon read more

Oblate Cafe - Breakfast menu - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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When I think of San Antonio I think of places that are quintessential San Antonio there are a few places spread out all across town but the one that I come to religiously is Oblate Cafe. It's a hole in the wall, it's a brightly colored place with images of food, roosters, cacti, Frida, and old chapels all over the place. The tables are all different, the chairs don't match and the mugs don't match, and all of that is A-OKAY because the service is friendly and the food is good good good. Hot and flavorful, but most importantly, it's consistent. Every time you come here you know you're gonna get good food, good service and maybe even make a friend. The tables are real close, you can't help but overhear others convos. Either way, you look past all the seemingly gruff exterior and you have a gem in the middle of the city. I love this place, I think you will too. read more

Well, my folks really like this place. But I have been underwhelmed every time I have been here. Server was rude. Tortillas are tough and flat. Food was barely warm. Pancakes were not warm and semi hard. Phin didn't approve. UPDATE: Came back with the family. Better. Still not as hot as I'd like it to be. read more

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Made a To go order from the counter . Ordered pancake with eggs and pork patties . Got huevos rancheros with beans and potatoes . No pancakes . Told the lady at the register who took my order and she fought me on that . Said that is what I ordered but I don't even like huevos rancheros . I told her I will just take the order because I'm running late . It was only at that point when she said hold on I can fix the order . Needs better customer service, you're too busy talking to your coworker while taking my order that you made a mistake. You had a chance to fix it and give the customer what he paid for , but you want to argue that you're right . One good thing is that she made me feel at home . Like when the wife is always right hahahahah . Gotta laugh about stuff sometimes read more

Migas here are good! I stayed down the street at the Marriott & was craving some good breakfast. Ordered it in Grub Hub & had the hotel shuttle driver drive me here--best decision ever. Small hole joint in the wall but great Mexican food. I'm from out of town visiting.... read more

Went to Oblate this weekend with some friends. We wanted a chill breakfast with some good mexican food. The barbacoa was honestly good, and the tortillas were homemade, and the coffee was good too. The eggs were yummy, and the beans and papas were good. The service was just not the best. We asked about portions to see if we could split a plate, and the waitress told us it was a good size to split and then she brought us the tiniest plate of barbacoa I've ever seen. It was really good, don't get me wrong, but it was tiny. The ambiance was calm, and the place was not too loud but I don't think I'll be going back. read more

Not a traditional 5 Star Restaurant...., but if you don't visit once a week, life just doesn't seem right. Traditional Tex Mex++. Sweet daily specials - I prefer Brisket Tuesdays - slow cooked served on a plate with all the fixin's and warm tortillas. OH - they have the BIG cups - so don't worry about drinks running low. Best for last - The People. They do it right! read more

My family and I eat here every Sunday morning and every other Wednesday. The food is delicious. The service is amazing. We're greeted with smiles and treated like family every time. read more

3 stars equals meh...very average. Came back after a great experience. Looking forward to a great second time, I walked in and I was the only one there. The staff looked at me like I was going to hold up the place. Not very welcoming this time. Had to ask if they were still open. The staff all looked at each other like who was going to deal with me. no better feeling To be fair the sign says open till 9 but the feeling is otherwise. The place is very clean. The menu says chips and salsa after 11am. So far I haven't been offered any. I feel like I'm an inconvenience here. The chips came out with the food and were sparse and disappointing. Red salsa was good though. My server mumbled " anything else?" I let her off the hook and just said no. She disappeared with the rest of the staff to the back. The enchiladas seem tough and the plate needs a lot of salt. Sadly so far this is not the experience I had last time. The service has not been great, everyone is doing side work. The tortillas seem home or at least locally made which is nice. Green salsa very sadly lacks flavor but brings the heat. I did finally get checked on and she was very nice. Turned off the open sign at 8:30ish, chairs being put up on the tables and the television was turned off I gotta admit I'm definitely feeling kinda rushed. To be fair maybe I just came at the wrong time. Going to write this up as such and give them another chance in the future. Final note I was checked on at the end of my meal by a nice server. And that was appreciated. read more

Oblate Cafe - My plate looked good and full. Needed salt though. - Mexican Near Me - San Antonio, Texas

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On a journey for tacos one sunday morning we were looking for hole in the wallish, slap yo momma, good type tacos and found ourselves here. Well. Both of our mommas had no idea why they had been slapped. . Amazing tacos. Authentic homemade tortillas. Tacos were full and not skimpy. Chips and salsa was good and not too spicy. Very happy we had come to oblate. Thanks y'all read more

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Good service and food served fresh and hot and according to the wait staff, a person could order lunch for breakfast or breakfast for lunch.

This is our go-to place for tacos. They never disappoint us with the good tortillas, salsa, CG, bean and cheese, chorizo and _____, enchiladas, sweet tea, etc. And they have some of the best service around so go and try them out today. Just don't park in any spaces marked for the other businesses. To OC: You've got a great little restaurant. I wish I could help you find a better location without these crappy neighbors. Also, would you consider a drive thru? read more

Food has always been very good. Service, unfriendly, at least by the tall waitress. So unfriendly that I have ceased going. Takeout is best for me. Almost always has policemen at one or two of their tables. Getting fresh whole beans is a mystery. Beans are put on to cook in the am. By 2:30 pm, they are gone. Go figure! I may order to go, soon, to check-out the ambiance lol... read more