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J & I Cafe — Restaurant in San Antonio

Name
J & I Cafe
Description
Bare-bones neighborhood stop for Mexican staples & breakfast specials served over the counter.
Nearby attractions
Carver Community Cultural Center
226 N Hackberry St, San Antonio, TX 78202
Dignowity Park
701 Nolan St, San Antonio, TX 78202
The Espee
1174 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
City Tribe
1123 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Gravelmouth Gallery
313 Chestnut St, San Antonio, TX 78202
Fairchild Park
1214 E Crockett St, San Antonio, TX 78202
Hays Street Bridge
803 N Cherry St, San Antonio, TX 78202
Southern Pacific 794
Unnamed Road, San Antonio, TX 78206
Berkley V. and Vincent M. Dawson Park
202 Lamar St, San Antonio, TX 78202
Sunset Train Station
1174 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Nearby restaurants
Black Laboratory Brewing
1602 E Houston St Suite 109, San Antonio, TX 78202
Con Huevos Tacos
1629 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78202, United States
2-1-DOUGH PIZZA CO.
1602 E Houston St #111, San Antonio, TX 78202
Smoke Skybar
1100 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Panchos & Gringos
900 Nolan St, San Antonio, TX 78202
Outpost Junction
1170 E Commerce St Suite 100, San Antonio, TX 78205
Toro Kitchen + Bar
1142 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
La Cantina by Cuishe
119 Heiman St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Wing'z, Waffles & More
1502 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Mark's Outing
1624 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Nearby hotels
Holiday Inn Express & Suites San Antonio Rivercenter Area by IHG
1309 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Red Roof PLUS+ San Antonio Downtown - Riverwalk
1011 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Aiden San Antonio Riverwalk
1103 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
City View Inn & Suites
1306 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Comfort Suites Alamo/River walk
505 Live Oak St, San Antonio, TX 78202, United States
Staybridge Suites San Antonio Downtown Conv Ctr, an IHG Hotel
123 Hoefgen Ave, San Antonio, TX 78205
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Antonio Riverwalk
303 Blum St, San Antonio, TX 78205
La Hacienda Inn near Alamodome & Riverwalk
1524 E Commerce St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Hampton Inn San Antonio-Downtown (River Walk)
414 Bowie St, San Antonio, TX 78205
Tru by Hilton San Antonio Downtown Riverwalk
901 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78205
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J & I Cafe

1431 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78202
4.3(223)
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Bare-bones neighborhood stop for Mexican staples & breakfast specials served over the counter.

attractions: Carver Community Cultural Center, Dignowity Park, The Espee, City Tribe, Gravelmouth Gallery, Fairchild Park, Hays Street Bridge, Southern Pacific 794, Berkley V. and Vincent M. Dawson Park, Sunset Train Station, restaurants: Black Laboratory Brewing, Con Huevos Tacos, 2-1-DOUGH PIZZA CO., Smoke Skybar, Panchos & Gringos, Outpost Junction, Toro Kitchen + Bar, La Cantina by Cuishe, Wing'z, Waffles & More, Mark's Outing
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Featured dishes

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dish
Chorizo Con Huevo Plate
dish
Huevos Rancheros Plate
dish
Potato & Egg
dish
Carne Guisada
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Carne Guisada

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Nearby attractions of J & I Cafe

Carver Community Cultural Center

Dignowity Park

The Espee

City Tribe

Gravelmouth Gallery

Fairchild Park

Hays Street Bridge

Southern Pacific 794

Berkley V. and Vincent M. Dawson Park

Sunset Train Station

Carver Community Cultural Center

Carver Community Cultural Center

4.7

(326)

Open 24 hours
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Dignowity Park

Dignowity Park

4.3

(133)

Open until 11:00 PM
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The Espee

The Espee

4.4

(457)

Open 24 hours
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City Tribe

City Tribe

4.8

(130)

Open 24 hours
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Things to do nearby

San Antonio Food Tour with Local Hidden Gems
San Antonio Food Tour with Local Hidden Gems
Sat, Dec 6 • 11:00 AM
San Antonio, Texas, 78207
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Holiday in Blue at the Majestic Theater
Holiday in Blue at the Majestic Theater
Wed, Dec 10 • 7:30 PM
224 East Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
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Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More
Sat, Dec 6 • 6:30 PM
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Nearby restaurants of J & I Cafe

Black Laboratory Brewing

Con Huevos Tacos

2-1-DOUGH PIZZA CO.

Smoke Skybar

Panchos & Gringos

Outpost Junction

Toro Kitchen + Bar

La Cantina by Cuishe

Wing'z, Waffles & More

Mark's Outing

Black Laboratory Brewing

Black Laboratory Brewing

4.8

(131)

Click for details
Con Huevos Tacos

Con Huevos Tacos

4.6

(343)

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2-1-DOUGH PIZZA CO.

2-1-DOUGH PIZZA CO.

4.8

(90)

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Smoke Skybar

Smoke Skybar

4.0

(1.8K)

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Reviews of J & I Cafe

4.3
(223)
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1.0
7y

Service is fast but the food is not good ordered two different tacos neither were seasoned well. The potatoes in the picadillo were hard. This place is right down the road from my job so I was pretty excited about it. I should have known there would be a problem when you’re greeted with a large sign as you enter that says “no refunds on food”. A friend asked me where I got them when I told him where and what I thought me that he had gotten two tacos there they were both pretty bad he walked over and asked to have them changed was told no and that he was never allowed in the restaurant again! Unless you want to spend your hard earned money on food that the establishment clearly knows isn’t good I suggest...

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5.0
5y

Nice neighborhood gem. Not much in the way of exterior and interior aesthetics. However, my lunch plate made up for it. I ordered the Mexican Plate, which consisted of 2 cheese enchiladas, crispy taco, rice, beans and 2 flour tortillas. The tortillas were hot, fluffy and aromatic, reminded me of my abuelita's. Food was served hot and fresh. The enchildas were very flavorful and plenty of cheesy gooeyness. Great tasting crispy taco. I rarely eat the rice from most places, but the comino in the recipe brought out the richness of the side dish. It was my 1st time to eat there (never had take-out either). The young lady did a fine job of service. The place recently scored 100 on their food inspection. Highly...

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1.0
1y

We tried to come to j and I despite the reviews . Well they proved the reviews right . The owner or whoever he is is very very rude . He rushes you when ordering and my mom asked for trips extra crispy and they were beyond soft she said excuse me Sit they are not crispy he kept telling my mom no they are I said are u serious he said yeah I am . He said I can take them back but they are crispy I told my mom just eat it mom and never again will we come back he just turned and walked away . Never came for one refill of tea . Sucks cause it seemed like somewhere I wanted to make a fav but walking in here getting treated the way we did never will I return save ur money go somewhere with great...

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Felicia OrtizFelicia Ortiz
We tried to come to j and I despite the reviews . Well they proved the reviews right . The owner or whoever he is is very very rude . He rushes you when ordering and my mom asked for trips extra crispy and they were beyond soft she said excuse me Sit they are not crispy he kept telling my mom no they are I said are u serious he said yeah I am . He said I can take them back but they are crispy I told my mom just eat it mom and never again will we come back he just turned and walked away . Never came for one refill of tea . Sucks cause it seemed like somewhere I wanted to make a fav but walking in here getting treated the way we did never will I return save ur money go somewhere with great customer service .
John LozanoJohn Lozano
Great little cafe with some really good food. As some other reviewers said you probably won’t get over the top customer service from the older gentleman working the counter but it’s just an old school place. Order, pay and be on your way. The food is amazing, fresh and homemade. I think for the size of the tacos and inexpensive price, this place really stands out. If you’re in the area looking for some good food definitely try it out. For covid measures they do require mask upon entry (signs at door) and they had hand sanitizer setup right by the front door.
Manuel RiosManuel Rios
No free food!!! That includes chips and salsa!!! I've been coming to this place for over 20 years yes ythere not too friendly at the door or the host their real blunt to be honest but the food is awesome the place is clean they get numerous 100% from the city they have a few blue plate Awards. Some people expect free stuff but nothing's free in the world this place I highly recommend I've been coming over 20 years and I still come here and I still tell my friends about it who it is always made fresh never disappointed
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We tried to come to j and I despite the reviews . Well they proved the reviews right . The owner or whoever he is is very very rude . He rushes you when ordering and my mom asked for trips extra crispy and they were beyond soft she said excuse me Sit they are not crispy he kept telling my mom no they are I said are u serious he said yeah I am . He said I can take them back but they are crispy I told my mom just eat it mom and never again will we come back he just turned and walked away . Never came for one refill of tea . Sucks cause it seemed like somewhere I wanted to make a fav but walking in here getting treated the way we did never will I return save ur money go somewhere with great customer service .
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Great little cafe with some really good food. As some other reviewers said you probably won’t get over the top customer service from the older gentleman working the counter but it’s just an old school place. Order, pay and be on your way. The food is amazing, fresh and homemade. I think for the size of the tacos and inexpensive price, this place really stands out. If you’re in the area looking for some good food definitely try it out. For covid measures they do require mask upon entry (signs at door) and they had hand sanitizer setup right by the front door.
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No free food!!! That includes chips and salsa!!! I've been coming to this place for over 20 years yes ythere not too friendly at the door or the host their real blunt to be honest but the food is awesome the place is clean they get numerous 100% from the city they have a few blue plate Awards. Some people expect free stuff but nothing's free in the world this place I highly recommend I've been coming over 20 years and I still come here and I still tell my friends about it who it is always made fresh never disappointed
Manuel Rios

Manuel Rios

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