Maria's Cafe (Texas Country Reporter)

[@keithblackburn7516]

Before the narration even started, I knew this would be a place that when I am back in San Antonio I will have to visit. Just by the visual of the store front, it screams good cooking and friendly people. Putting on my "To Do Texas" list.

[@CZUNIGA36]

Greetings from Las Vegas, Nevada . Love your video ❤.

[@AlapahaGuy]

Growing up, my buddy and I would go eat at Taco Haven downtown, in the 80's. This was when it was one quarter the size it is now, the laundry mat across the street was buzzing with all manner of characters hanging out outside, and you weren't sure if you were going to get mugged that day, but man was the food ever worth it back then! lol They had one of the best carne guisadas in town. My second favorite place used to be Blanco Cafe on Blanco and Oblate. They used to serve the brisket tacos in town! For fajitas, before they got big, Taco Cabana used to be the go to for sizzling hot fajitas and cold margaritas. It's too bad what has become of them. They've lost their roots and reputation. Places like Maria's need to be preserved and their traditions carried on. Most of all, they should be treasured. Next time I go back home, I'm going to Maria's.

[@lennylees.reviews]

Amazing story. We will have to stop and visit this gem in SA, next time we are in town. Thanks for posting.

[@ourlifeinwyoming4654]

"Sit down, eat and shut up" I love it! I miss San Antonio!!!

[@steveg2406]

When working San Antonio area, found this cafe soon after she opened and ate there whenever possible. Glad to see she is still in business and busy🤠

[@armandomorgado1625]

Thanks Maria for your hard work ❤

[@Markreimers-jq1cr]

A person appreciate a person that puts their heart and soul into what they do! It shows

[@vgarza1972]

Crazy how so many of us always say, "this reminds me of my mothers cooking". Mothers are the hand that rocks cradle!!

[@joshwagner8468]

Love that place. On the Southside of San Antonio. You better go if your from San Antonio. You won't regret it 😊

[@mikemccollum4521]

Thank you.

[@athomewithzeke5048]

I ate at Maria's this week and had to share a table with a stranger. Maria asked me, "Where have you been?" They are a beautiful family and make amazing food. Try the puffchilada!

[@jay-dee5.562]

I love how hardworking and humble my people are🥲🇲🇽🇺🇸👍🏽

[@edmundeberhart5503]

I've been living and working in the San Antonio area since 1997, and leave it to TCR to tell me about a place that I've never heard of before. I can't wait to try it.

[@jbworkman2218]

Oh my gosh I want to go there with my wife and try that tasty food!

[@czechmate6916]

This is my kind of place 👍👍♥️🙏✝️

[@maxin360]

New bucket list item.

[@edmundeberhart5503]

I went here this morning. Good food, good people, and the regular customers were friendly and welcoming.

[@AlanSenzaki]

Beautiful story🙏💞

[@PaulCervantez]

My son and I ate there a week ago. We met a total stranger while waiting. We all sat together and all three of us had the Beef enchiladas, boy they were the best I ever had. We had a great meal and made a friend.

[@ardalla535]

Used to be a place like this in Pasadena, Tx many years ago named Bertha's . Great food, inexpensive, authentic Mexican, massive quantities. It was a converted residence building on Southmore St., an unlikely looking place for sure. Maybe people were afraid to go inside. Didn't stay open long, but Bertha sure could cook. I think she just wasn't making any money and went broke. Too much competition perhaps. People should give places like this a chance. Not every good cook has a million bucks to put into a fancy restaurant; lots of eye appeal but the food is not so good.

[@patriciahartless2095]

Everybody likes eating at a comfortable restaurant . Where the food is good . And the customers feel like family . The Lord Bless . Maria And Family 🙏 . Thanks For Sharing Maria's Restaurant .

[@chelleroberson3222]

Well said

[@johnmcgowanireland695]

Looks like the perfect place.

[@yolandahebert2350]

I hope that I can visit before she retires! ❤️ The food looks so good. 👌

[@patrickmcintyre6507]

AMERICAN DREAM GOOD FOR HER HARD WORK ALWAYS PAYS OFF

[@jamesbueker11]

My wife is from Serbia. She just got her citizenship a few months ago. Immigrants are the lifeblood of America. If you’re not Native American, you should know. They embrace the dream and work like crazy to make it real. How silly to say anything against anyone who embraces hard work and brings their heart and soul to this country. A wall? Why

[@patrickmcintyre6507]

i agree gave complement@@jamesbueker11

[@navasc9200]

Going to have to try it out

[@danielshires3580]

Brilliant amazing

[@Roadrunner78626]

Best Wishes ✝️🕊🙏🏼❤️God Bless❤😊

[@Unbridled13]

Texas hidden gem.

[@jackieeastom8758]

One thing I learned growing up with a mother, who was a cook, and a grandmother who was a cook is that a good cook? Can always make a living and pretty much write their own ticket!

[@manjram363]

We have Marias cafe on.Manaswuan, NJ I believe menu is diferent.

[@joememphis1571]

I go there every Thursday for lunch. Food is very good and delicious. Prices are very reasonable also.

[@ronaldbrooks5982]

Love the Rail Road signs.

[@samhianblackmoon]

❤😭

[@billjenkins687]

It won't be the same when you two retire from this show.

[@judysetran9198]

As child I watched TCR...as an old Meemaw I enjoy the TCR even though I now live 1,000 miles away... I don't remember the first guy seems his name was Ron and I think he was anchor at the local CBS station..that was many years ago..I have much love and respect for all the information I have been able to enjoy

[@cameraman655]

There was ‘The Eyes Of Texas’ out of the Houston NBC affiliate. The show ran from ‘69-99’, Ron Stone took over after the show”s creator, Ray Miller retired in 1979. Not certain which was better, both were/are great.

[@JamesSmith-pc6bh]

I agree. I absolutely love these reporters.

[@DavidChaneyonGoogle]

Was that a Daniel Vaughan sighting at 4:26 ordering a brisket dish?

[@franciscogil6798]

All this guys eating breakfast before sunrise 🌅 and i can't remember when was the last time i had breakfast before sunrise

[@redsammy7789]

When you get older you go to bed earlier and get up earlier than when you were younger.

[@gusgarza6529]

Most any Restaurant named Maria or Juan hit off pretty well everywhere. 😊😊

[@JohnBurdette-or7if]

Looks like some good food 👍

[@leroymorris6036]

Pretty cool

[@josiahlomas2111]

Um...you didn't show the food

[@berrylicious36]

It's on Nogalitos. This video really should have had Barbacoa Blues playing in the background. "I went down Nogalitos..... Looking for some barbacoa and Big Red" Y'all just gotta look up the rest of the song yourselves. Just like these little taco places, it's puro puro San Anto and quite possibly including Maria's specifically.

[@rodandjudibowen5665]

Gracious me! My mouth is watering . . . and I just had a big breakfast! 😋

[@cornpop8570]

That jenny bs tacos sounds delicious 😋

[@chelleroberson3222]

My home San Antonio

[@championwon]

WHY DIDN’T YOU SHOW THE FOOD?!?!!!

[@robertguerrero8009]

Ok, now go out and get a bigger place so many more can enjoy her food!

[@ktchelseafamily3314]

Cute

[@stevog5826]

No food tasting 🤔 Or food reviews

[@danieldelrancho5749]

Puro SanAnto

[@ronweaver9296]

Ate there not impressed

[@brileyvandyke5792]

Looks like a good place to get gastrointestinal bloating!

[@MuzacMark1960]

Socialism and communism have no individuals freedom's strength is individualism

[@algernon5776]

To be honest I don't like Texas but... It is because of the hate based politics going on . With that said I watch your videos and have a renewed faith in not only mankind but the people of Texas. Your videos shows the true culture of Texans and maybe one day soon that will be reflected in the State Capitol in Austin. Take care 🙂

[@987654321wormy]

Glad that you recognize that dems are a hate based group. 😂

[@chelleroberson3222]

I agree 1000 % percent

[@AlapahaGuy]

Hate based politics? Please explain your comment.

[@dallaslouie]

I want to go eat and visit Maria's .