J & I Cafe

This is a hidden gem. The gentleman who took our order was a little coarse but absolutely delightful, lol! too cool. The food... Heavenly. beat rice and beans ever. Carne guisada flavor profile 100% on point! Bacon and egg. Bean and cheese. Amazing. Highly recommend. if I had one thing to say... tortillas though delicious, could be softer and fluffier.

This is a little hole in the wall taqueria in an unassuming part of the east side next to an intercity bus garage sandwiched between downtown and the Frost Bank Center. When I went there was one guy working there. I placed my order to go. It took a bit long but then I noticed that the guy who took my order seemed to be doing everything such as order taking, hosting, waiting and I'm guessing cooking. I was impressed with the carne guisada taco.

Now I don't know who's shit in your Cheerios but I didn't get the feeling that I wasn't welcome. I just got a very stern workingman super sweet, beautiful woman working in the kitchen. They greeted us. I did not have a bad experience so I don't know if y'all are just sensitive or I don't know but the food here is amazing I would definitely be back the beans taste so good like oh my God I am heavy on beans, and if you know how to make beans, I'll trust all your other plates the wife got Chilaquiles she is happy with her plate. The salsa is so phenomenal it's like a different taste. The salsa never had before but it's amazing like all it all will definitely eat here again eat here Oh and the prices are so affordable like extremely !!!!affordable.

I was in town for an event at the Alamodome. This place is a short walk away, so I thought I'd give it a shot. I'm SO glad I did. I had a plate of beef enchiladas, and I swear they were the best enchiladas I've had in years. Forget chain restaurants, this place is great.

Definition of hole in the wall. Took a long time to get our food after ordering, I assume it's because it's made fresh? Not sure. It's Tex mex for sure, being from Los Angeles I'm not use to tex Mex, only traditional Mexican food. Chilaquiles were more like little bites of cheddar cheese quesadillas if that makes sense. Their salsa has minimal flavor but it will burn through your mouth which I appreciate. Interesting experience, but not sure id be back if I ever visit again.

This is my go to spot! It's a really great Mexican restaurant! They're carne guisada with cheese is made with love. Also the bean and chorizo was very good! Not greasy, and the tortilla had a light crisp on it as if they grilled it.

The more you go back to eat here the worse it gets for me. First time I went the food was decent. Seems hot and fresh at lunch. Second time I went I ordered beef fajita plate and it was not fajita meet. It was more of a milanesa steak cut up. Deal is they charge you more for fajita and give you thin steak. Third time they tried to charge me for beef enchiladas instead of cheese. Again a price difference. Fourth time I went my Ben's and enchilada gravy was so watery I know when something has been watered down to make more .... I'm Hispanic. Fifth time the chicken quesadillas made my stomach hurt. Let's not forget about the breakfast. It seems to me they use store bought tortillas for breakfast or for to go orders and real homemade tortillas for dine in but that might be too elaborate of a plan for those to execute. Service is whatever. Old man is straight forward. No kind of personality. Takes your order. Brings your order. Then cashes you out. No hello. No thank you and no come again. Ambience is pretty much what you see from the inside is what you get in the inside. Dark, old furniture. Nothing more to say.

After nobody showed up to open a nearby cafe where I had planned on meeting my best friend for breakfast, we trekked to the next closest open cafe, J&I. We were pleasantly surprised by this hole-in-the-wall east side cafe. The interior is humbly decorated. The portrait of the horse is kick ass, and it was apparently the couple who own it were running the kitchen and counter alone. The owner did not seem rude to me. It wasn't the most hospitable ass-kissing service so many are accustomed to, but he was friendly especially when it came time to pay. The breakfast tacos were fantastic, and I will be happy to patron this business anytime I am looking for something to eat on that side of town. The mural outside is also pretty cool.

The machacado with huevo was a flavorful dish . The nopales con huevo just like the way my mom used to make them. Best place in San Antonio super humble with authentic Tex-mex food. When I go back and visit San Antonio I'm definitely going back there. Greetings from Southern California I love this place.

If you want great food near the Alamodome, this is the place to go. First time eating here, and I wasn't disappointed. I highly recommend this restaurant.