Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen

I've read that Ma Harper's is struggling for business and is trying not to close their doors . I came here on one of my off days and had to get here before 5pm since they close at 4pm on most days they're open. Unfortunately I along with most working people here in San Antonio don't have the luxury of making it here before that time. I found a parking spot and walked inside. Prior to walking in some lady stared at me hard like I didn't belong there and that made me uncomfortable. I'm guessing she's the manager. I walked inside and there was only one other person eating there. A waitress had sat me at the second table near the other customer and took my order for a cup of swamp water, lemonade and sweet tea, and a bowl of gumbo. The gumbo had arrived served in a paper bowl with a tiny sliver of cornbread. The cornbread wasn't as big as the previous pictures have shown but it was still good as well as the gumbo and the swamp water. The gumbo and cornbread didn't fill me up so I ordered red beans and rice. It had arrived minutes later and it was good but just like with the cornbread, did not look anything like the pictures have shown it to be which had slices of andouille sausage in it. I had wanted dessert so I ordered bread pudding but they were out and just had peach cobbler but since I don't care for that, I just asked for my check,paid and got out of there. I'm not sure if I'll return anytime in the future. I guess if I want some good New Orleans style food, I'll have to settle for overpriced Pappadeaux since Acadiana Cafe closed down in late August to become a Mexican restaurant (ugh) or save up some money to take a plane to New Orleans or a bus to Houston.

I found this place by typing in "soul food " ... YELP! This is definitely what my husband and I needed in our bellies. Ma graced us with her presence and wisdom. We felt right at home in Louisiana . If I had a bullhorn I would scream to everyone I know to go have a great ,stick to your stomach then grab a couch/bed meal ! from Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen. Sorry folks the aroma was so good that I didn't take pictures of the food. I will go back when I'm in town for sure for sure :)

I stopped in for some seafood gumbo . The service was very busy for a lunchtime crowd It's still my all time favorite for Cajun food

Food is good, I respect the work she's doing for others. I can even understand the use of disposable plates etc. Prices very reasonable. But 1/2 price for refill on drinks when you don't even get a full cup seems a bit excessive. Tea does not cost that much. Dessert were sold out my noon???? I might pick up to go but most likely will not eat in again.

Red beans and riceA real friendly crew, made you feel right at homeMy husband had the pork chop plate thoroughly enjoyed his meal.I had the shrimp po boy the roll was real tasty

Got the fried fish and shrimp with red beans & rice. Everything was excellent, seasoned well, didn't even need sauce (although I always use hot sauce on my fish). It was quite when we walked in but the company of other customers and Ma herself made for enjoyable conversation.

We checked this place out after seeing it on DDD. Favorite GUMBO! Ma Harper is good people!

A real gem! The food exceeded all my expectations, and I truly didn't believe I could get some real creole/soul food in Texas, let alone in San Antonio. The Po boys and red beans and rice were top notch and pricing was for the working man, harder to find these days.

Best gumbo in town and I know I'm from New Orleans!! Staff nice and knowledgeable. Only place I'll go in town for Gumbo.

Food was so good. Creaole/cajun comfort food. We tried gumbo, pork chop, fish, boudin and bread pudding. All delicious. Service was over the top good. Every one friendly and helpful. Don't miss out on this place. The owner is 95 years old and a lovely beautiful person.