J & I Cafe Menu – San Antonio, TX

Type : Mexican restaurant

Location : San Antonio, TX

Bare-bones neighborhood stop for Mexican staples & breakfast specials served over the counter. Based on 302 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.3 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery

J & I Cafe 78202

Address:
1431 E Houston St, San Antonio, TX 78202

Phone: (210) 271-0557

Website:

Hours

Wednesday 6 AM–3 PM
Thursday 6 AM–3 PM
Friday 6 AM–3 PM
Saturday 6 AM–3 PM
Sunday 8 AM–3 PM
Monday 6 AM–3 PM
Tuesday 6 AM–3 PM

Menu

Breakfast Specials
Chorizo Con Huevo Plate $3.75
Chorizo Con Papa Plate $3.75
Chilaquiles Plate $3.75
Huevo A La Mexicana $3.75
Huevos Rancheros Plate $3.75
Weiner Con Huevo Plate $3.75
3 Pancakes $3.55
3 Pancakes, Eggs, & Bacon $4.95
Special Tacos
Bean $1.25
Chorizo & Egg $1.25
Potato & Egg $1.25
Bean & Egg $1.25
Bean & Cheese $1.25
Chilaquiles $1.25
Egg & Chile $1.25
Papa Con Chile $1.25
Bean & Rice $1.25
Weiner & Egg $1.25
Tacos
Ternera W/ Guacamole $1.85
Quesadilla $1.65
Quesadilla W/ Beef $1.99
Fajita $1.75
Fajita W/ Guacamole $1.99
Carne Guisada $1.65
Carne Guisada W/ Cheese $1.95
Picadillo $1.65
Tripas $2.10
Tripas W/ Guacamole $2.45
Chicken $1.65
Carne Asada W/ Lettuce & Tomato $1.99
1 Gordita $1.99
Bacon & Egg $1.55
Papa & Chorizo $1.55
Chicharron $1.55
Chorizo & Bean $1.55
Egg & Cheese $1.55
Ham & Egg $1.55
Ham & Egg W/ Cheese $1.75
Bean & Bacon $1.55
Potato & Bacon $1.55
Country Sausage $1.55
Crispy Taco $1.55
Specialty Plates
Fajita Plate
Served w/ rice, beans, salad, and pico de gallo w/ guacamole
$7.25
Carne Asada Plate
Served w/ rice, beans a la charra, pico de gallo, guacamole and salad
$7.25
Special Plate
Served w/ rice, beans, 2 enchiladas, carne guisada, and guacamole
$6.25
Carne Guisada
Served w/ rice, beans, and salad
$6.55
Tampiquena Plate
Served w/ rice, beans, 1 enchilada, 1 tamale, and fajita a la mexicana
$7.25
Chicharron Plate
Served w/ rice, beans, and salad
$5.35
Tripa Plate
Served w/ rice, beans, salad, and pico de gallo
$6.95
Picadillo Plate
Served w/ rice, beans, and salad
$5.75
Cholesterol Plate
Served w/ 2 eggs, beans, papas, bacon, barbacoa, chicharron, and pico de gallo
$7.75
Flauta Plate
Served w/ 3 flautas rice, beans, and salad
$5.25
Soups
Caldo
Steaming hot delicious beef soup filled w/ fresh vegetables
$4.75
Menudo
Made hot and fresh daily
$4.75
Traditional Entrees
Enchilada Plate
Served with two enchiladas, rice, beans, and salad
$4.55
Gordita Plate
Served with two gorditas, rice, and beans
$4.99
Crispy Taco Plate
Served with three crispy tacos, rice, and beans
$4.99
Chalupa Plate
Served with three chalupas, rice, and beans
$4.99
Side Orders
Rice $1.50
Beans $1.50
1 Order Of Bacon $1.50
Flour Tortillas $0.35
Corn Tortillas (3) $0.75
Beverages
Coke $0.85
7up $0.85
Sunkist $0.85
Root Beer $0.85
Big Red $0.85
Dr. Pepper $0.85
Ice Tea $1.50
Ice Tea To Go $2.25
Milk $1.50
Orange Juice $1.50
Coffee $0.85
Coffee To Go $1.50
Drinks
Fresh Lemonade $1.95
Jamaica $1.95
Mango $1.95
Orchata $1.95
Limonada $1.95
Tamarindo $1.95

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Reviews

Jeff Lemon
The breakfast tacos are simple and amazing.

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John 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.

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Nicole H
Cheap neighborhood place with great food and prices. We had chorizo eggs, beans and papas, all nicely cooked. $6 and change for a tasty breakfast? Yes!

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J. Caballero
I personally like the older gentleman taking the orders and working the counter lol he is a bit dry but definitely someone’s sweet grandpa- the food here delicious , homemade and fresh! Table ordered – 1 taco of barbacoa, 1 potato and egg , 1 bean and cheese and 2 fajita – also pancakes and bacon. The barbacoa was some of the best I’ve ever had , the potato and egg taco was awesome and nice sized , wasn’t a huge fan of the bean and cheese , fajita was nicely seasoned great flavor – and the pancakes hands down best I’ve ever had. Good food !

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Manuel 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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daniel gonzales
Don’t ever come to this restaurant if your have somewhere to be. They have no respect for anyone sitting down and eating In There establishment. I asked for lemonade. He brought me tea on his own. We sat for 15 min. Only to be told once we asked for our food to go that we would have to wait another 15 20 min because they were taking care of the people walking in for Togo orders. Not cool at all. We had our 2 yr old with us also. Not a good experience

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Monique Soto
This place is always my go to food is great. Owners are great. Friendly ppl. Recommend to try out

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Joel B
Huevos rancheros were pretty dang good. Kitchen was fast and food was delicious.

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Anthony
Have come here several times a week for about a month since moving to this side of town and i gotta say this has *definitely* become my new favorite local Mexican restaurant in SA.

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June Alonzo
We have stopped by J & I cafe for both breakfast and lunch. The food was delicious, hubby really enjoyed the hot sauce.

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