J's Eatery

Reviews

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  Chapman Stout

  Nov 9, 2025
  5.0
  We were in the mood for soul food and decided to give J’s Eatery a try. So glad we did. The chicken fried steak was the best we’ve ever had! The shrimp and grits (I ordered spicy) delicious. Too much food of course but we took a slice of homemade pecan pie for later. Will absolutely go back.
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  T.K. Mak

  Nov 9, 2025
  5.0
  The visit here was an experience. We love the honesty of Mrs. Judy. My fiance wanted oxtails and they were not tender at that time. She personally came out to talk to us to let us know. By the time we finished talking they were good to go. I don't eat oxtail but I tasted his and OMG. DELICIOUS. The food was so good and a lot of it. The desserts were delicious as well. This is our new go to spot. If you haven't tried it out, you should!!!!
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  Alyssa Phelps

  Nov 5, 2025
  5.0
  Y'all do NOT sleep on this place. It was absolutely phenomenal. I wish I would have gotten the before picture of our plates, but I did include pictures of the after. The first is our plates which as you can see were cleared. The second is of the desserts we had to order ( say YES to the lemon pound cake). We go to SA all the time but had never been here before and wish we had because we have been missing out. The service was so kind. They sat and talked with us for a while. Food was hot and served quickly. I had the chicken fried steak, and my husband had the smoked meatloaf. We also had a sample of the ox tail and I'd order that as a meal next time it was really good. Corn bread was incredible. Check this place out!
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  Debbie Gonzalez

  Nov 2, 2025
  5.0
  We came upon this place, and I am so lucky we did. You walk in and you see mini lights hanging from the ceiling. We were approached by the owner Bryan, and he welcomed us as if we were entering his home. According to Bryan, “ This is not soul food , bc everyone has their own soul, this is home cooking.” The food was absolutely AMAZING!! We ordered the smoked meatloaf it was over the top! Nothing I have ever tasted before. We ordered the smothered chicken, red bean and rice, macaroni, garlic mashed potato, sauté spinach, Al La cart fried catfish. And corn bread. Every bite we took we shook our head. This our place to go for home cooking. Food is to die for!!!!
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  Shelly Martinez

  Oct 30, 2025
  5.0
  Ok look… my heart just can’t take all this GOODNESS!!! First impression — this place is GORGEOUS! The pink décor immediately caught my eye, the lighting is inviting and relaxing, and the tables even have real tablecloths. The whole vibe is elegant yet edgy. There’s a DJ spot with a little area to get your groove on, and it’s BYOB!! Yeahhh BUDDY!! The owner is ABSOLUTELY the SWEETEST — I instantly fell in love with her and her establishment. The staff is super friendly, attentive, welcoming, and informative. Hands down, the best soul food on the east side of San Antonio! I haven’t stopped thinking about this place since I left. I’ve told EVERYONE I’ve come across today about J’s Eatery and even texted my entire family about this amazing spot I discovered. I was so hyped I wanted to go right back after work! One of my clients even walked over after hearing me rave about it — and when she did, the staff was kind enough to hold onto the Stanley cup I’d accidentally left behind and let her bring it back to me. How sweet is that?! After thinking about J’s Eatery ALL DAY, I got even more excited to find out they have an app for ordering ahead, delivery, catering and much more! I think it’s safe to say J’s Eatery is my new FAVORITE PLACE! I’m usually a hard food critic to win over, but this one most definitely earned a five-star rating from me. Now… let’s talk about the FOOD. ❤️ Everything is made with love — you can taste it in every bite. I ordered the soup of the day (chicken noodle), and it was bursting with flavor. The cornbread (which we call “cake” in my house) will make you weak in the knees! My friend ordered the chicken fried chicken with garlic mashed potatoes — after watching her eat for a few minutes 😂 she finally offered me a bite, and let’s just say… I think I saw Jesus. Everything on the menu looks and sounds DELICIOUS. I’m on a personal mission to try it all! If you’re in San Antonio — or even just visiting San Antonio — this is a MUST TRY. Thank you, J’s Eatery, for opening your arms, heart, and doors to share your love. You’ve definitely gained a loyal customer for life. Much love, and I can’t wait to see you again soon! 💋

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