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    Oblate Cafe

    4.1 (107 reviews)
    Closed • 6:00 am - 8:30 pm
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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Cheese enchiladas special

    Went to try Oblate Cafe after being in the area. The chips and salsa were really good , with the salsa being chunky with bits of cilantro in it. I opted for the enchilada plate which was on special! My fiance got the carne guisada plate, which he ate very fast.. everything we bought was around 25 dollars! Extremely cheap for two meals, and two sweet teas . The waitresses were extremely attentive and always smiling. They were constantly checking on us which was nice.The vibe was friendly, and very homey. My only complaint was the menu.. the pictures were AI and it made the food look not as good as it really was. I think if they had a new menu with actual pictures of the food, that would be nice as the food was amazing.

    Puffy Tacos with Chicken.
    Steve G.

    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!

    Very cozy little place
    Chris P.

    The food was very delicious. The service was excellent and the ambience reminded me of going to my grandma's house if she had a restaurant. I would hands-down go to this place next time. I am in the San Antonio area. They open at 6 AM so it was perfect because we had to get an early start by the way the salsa they give you with the chips was so good. I used it on my meal. and by the way, this is one of the most affordable places to eat and parking was free.

    2 Chalupas Compuestas beans and rice
    Monica C.

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

    Winnie and egg
    Michael Q.

    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!

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    Renee M.

    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.

    Cheese enchilada and guisada plate
    Trina W.

    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.

    Bean and cheese
    Lydia P.

    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.

    Two eggs, pork chop, potatoes and beans

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

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

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    Ambiance- it's loud, many tvs w various sports events, like a fun 'chaotic' buzz w all the decor…read moreand energy. Service- been there twice & the service was amazing both times, super cute, well mannered, helpful, kind, friendly/ everyone from the host to bus boys everyone is like Chick-fil-A friendly (chicken n pickle lost this) Food- vibes one time we had burgers soooo gigantic and delicious!!! Fries delicious all of our party enjoyed our burgers This last time we had pizza, wings, tater tots and grilled chicken salad - oh goodness it was so yummmy! We had a toddler w us & they we so cool with us & with the little one Now I we know where to go for a laid back, loud fun, family friend, great service place to go when we want a cheat meal! Thank yall! Keep it up for some reason good food & great service are rare to find

    Went in for lunch and it wasn't that busy. At the beginning our waitress took our order and was…read moreattentive. But that was the last time we saw her. I had to get up twice to go to the bar to get refills on our sodas. The only time we saw her again was to tell us we could pay on the little kiosk. She didn't ask if we wanted dessert or anything else. So I would give the service a zero. The food was good and very tasty. I ordered the Chicken Bacon and avocado sandwich and it was very good. My wife ordered the parmesan wings. And she loved them. My only other issue was our utensils were dirty and when i asked the host for another set of utensils those were dirty as well. I understand they probably put all dishes in a machine to wash but they need to pay more attention to how they look when they are finished washing. I hope they fix these issues.

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    4.0(781 reviews)
    10.9 mi
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    Speaks Spanish
    Happy hour specials

    My family of four came to eat here one Saturday afternoon. We sat in the bar area as it was very…read morepacked and there was soccer on. There are 2-3 TVs in the bar area to watch. They have a large high top table and a few smaller tables in the bar area. We were promptly greeted waters brought out. My wife and I ordered wine and received very reasonable pours. I ordered an Angry Bison burger and fries , my wife had the classic cheeseburger, my little had the Jambalaya pasta , and oldest order led smoked wings and fries. Both burgers were cooked medium well and were very juicy. Could use a little more seasoning but nothing to be upset about. Thick Patty and cheese melted. The French fries were salted just right and crisp. My oldest enjoyed her wings and fries, just wanted more Buffalo sauce which my they gave her. The pasta was good and noodles cooked al dente as expected. We have been here a few times and it's always a good experience.

    Pleasantly surprised! I had no idea what to expect but figured it would be along the lines of…read moreChili's or Applebees but must say the food is better than both. I have driven by this place millions of times as my folks live only 10 mins away and never thought to give it a try. After a little local shopping we were hungry and decided to pop in. So glad we did! Service was excellent. Our waitress was attentive, helpful and so sweet. The food was fresh, flavorful and perfectly cooked. Sometimes fried mushrooms can be too salty or overly breaded. Not here. They were perfect. The fish and chips were also fantastic. Not too thick with the batter and perfectly flaky. Oh and don't forget to pair your meal with a salad. Their croutons are house made and so fluffy and fresh. Definitely will be back because they have some great daily specials like sirloin plate for $13.99 on Mondays. Can't beat that!

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    Embers Wood Fire Grill & Bar

    Embers Wood Fire Grill & Bar

    4.2(935 reviews)
    4.6 mi
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    Sports on TV
    Outdoor seating

    Food is always great here! We were fortunate enough to have a conversation with the owner Adam…read morewhom truly values his customers. Thank you Adam!

    Before I even talk about the restaurant itself, I am going to gripe about their phone system. On…read moreFriday, I called to make a reservation for 10 at 1:30 the next Tuesday, after seeing on the website that the size limit for online reservations was 8 and being directed to call the restaurant for larger parties. I got what I originally thought was a pretty advanced virtual operator. We went through all of the paces about my reservation. Then when I said it was a party of 10, it cut me off and said that the limit was eight and that I needed to call the restaurant directly to make my reservation. It gave me a number to call, which just so happened to be the actual number I was already connected to and hung up on me. I called the number again. This time I told it that I wanted to speak with a human being. It checked to see if anyone was available, apologized, and told me to call back later before asking if I needed anything else. I said I was trying to speak with someone about a reservation for 10 people. It told me it could help me with the reservation and went through the whole process again. Then it said it would check for availability. It told me there was availability, but that it would need to be confirmed with someone. Once again, no one was available. I told it I was getting really frustrated. It suggested that I book a table for eight and call back later to adjust it. I did that. I called again on Sunday and got the same virtual run around. Finally, after three tries, I was given an email address. I sent an email to someone named Adam at 1:30 pm, but never got a response. On Monday, not having heard back, I called again. I got the same run around. This time the virtual operator actually told me that I should just drive over to the restaurant to talk to the manager about my reservation since the number is busy. I called one last time at 1:41 PM on Monday. This time, the virtual assistant inexplicably asked me if I wanted to leave a message! Before, when I said I wanted to leave a message, it told me that it was not possible. I left a message, but never did hear back. When I was headed to bed late Monday night, I decided to look at the menu again. But, because the restaurant was already closed, it wouldn't even let me see the offerings. I decided at that very moment that I had had enough of Embers. I planned to call every one of my people and tell them our luncheon was canceled. This morning, I had cooled off a bit and decided to just show up and hope for the best. Now, I'll actually review the restaurant. When I walked in and joined three of my party who had already arrived, a young man asked me how many people were in my party before I could even mention my reservation. He smiled and said no problem, walked across the dining room, and put some tables together for our group. Then he led us to our chairs and morphed into our server for the rest of our visit. His name was Justin, and he alone redeemed the restaurant in my eyes. He was a terrific server- polite, attentive, patient, and very helpful. When we ordered, only two of us chose the same thing. We got the grilled meatloaf. Meatloaf is my favorite food, and this did not disappoint. It was crispy from grilling, very lightly glazed in BBQ sauce, nice and juicy, and packed with flavor. The mashed potatoes turned out to be the loaded kind, and were a perfect side. The green beans were cooked perfectly, but I wished they had a little bacon in them. Everyone enjoyed their food. I didn't hear one negative comment from them. I thought everything I actually could see from my vantage point looked amazing. I definitely have to try the ribs the next time I go. And trust me... Thanks to Justin's excellent service and the wonderful food, I will forget about the phone issue. But, I am deducting one star because of it. I hope Adam, whoever he turns out to be, reads this and realizes that the restaurant's phone system needs some tweaking. Not everyone would be as forgiving as I almost wasn't!

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