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Family-owned Mexican cafe on Commercial Ave

Ruben's Cafe

South Side mornings, handmade tortillas, saucy enchiladas, carne guisada, and breakfast plates served with the calm comfort of a neighborhood regular.

(210) 923-9848 Directions Menu
  • Mon-Sat, 6 AM-2 PM
  • 3002 Commercial Ave
  • 4.4 Google rating snapshot
Known For Carne guisada, enchiladas, breakfast tacos
Mood Quiet, casual, family-friendly
Good To Know Takeaway, credit cards, no outdoor seating

San Antonio comfort, no fuss

A breakfast-and-lunch room built for regulars.

Ruben's Cafe reads like the kind of place locals protect: colorful inside, steady in the morning rush, and focused on plates people actually crave. Public review themes point to friendly service, a peaceful dining room, homemade flavor, coffee, tacos, omelettes, and tortillas.

4.4

Google rating snapshot reported by Restaurant Guru.

85+

Google reviews reflected in the June 2026 listing snapshot.

22

Taco varieties noted in local food coverage.

Google-listed menu snapshot

The full Ruben's Cafe menu.

Transcribed from the public menu photo snapshot for Ruben's Cafe at 3002 Commercial Ave. Call the cafe to confirm today's specials and availability before ordering.

Breakfast Plates

  1. Huevos Rancheros w/Beans
  2. Huevos Rancheros w/Beans & Bacon
  3. Huevos Rancheros w/Beans & Ham
  4. Huevos Rancheros w/Beans & 1 Pork Chop
  5. Huevos Rancheros w/Beans & 2 Pork Chops
  6. Huevos Rancheros w/Beans & Country Sausage
  7. Two Chalupas w/Eggs on top, cheese, beans & salsa
  8. Oatmeal & Toast Bread
  9. Machacado Plate w/Beans
  10. Chorizo & Egg Plate w/Beans
  11. Migas Plate w/Beans
  12. Migas a la Mex w/Cheese & Beans
  13. Two Eggs, Beans, Papas & Carne Guisada
  14. Huevos Rancheros w/Beans & Pattie or Sausage & Hashbrowns
  15. Two Pancakes, 2 Eggs, 2 Bacon

Tacos

  1. Carne Guisada
  2. Picadillo
  3. Beans
  4. Chorizo & Egg or Beans
  5. Egg
  6. Potato & Egg or Rancheras
  7. Chicharron & Egg Salsa
  8. Chorizo & Papas
  9. Country & Egg
  10. Wiener & Egg Salsa
  11. Bacon & Egg
  12. Ham & Egg
  13. Carnitas
  14. Carnitas a la Mexicana
  15. Gorditas Beef or Chicken
  16. Machacado
  17. Fajitas
  18. Porkchop
  19. Barbacoa
  20. Bean & Cheese
  21. Chicken Fajita
  22. Tripas

Lunch Plates

  1. Carne Guisada w/Rice, Beans & Salad
  2. Carne a la Mexicana w/Rice, Beans & Salad
  3. Two Puffy Tacos w/Rice, Beans & Salad
  4. Vegetable Soup (No meat) & 1 Crispy Taco
  5. Caldo (Small)
  6. Caldo (Large)
  7. Menudo (Small)
  8. Menudo (Large)
  9. Carne Guisada, One Enchilada w/Rice & Beans
  10. Two Chicken Fajita Tacos w/Rice & Beans
  11. Fajita Plate w/Rice & Beans
  12. Sirloin Steak w/ steak cut fries, salad, ranch & toast bread
  13. Child's Plate

Mexican Plates

  1. Enchiladas (2), Crispy Taco (1), w/Rice & Beans
  2. Enchiladas (2), Crispy Taco (1), Chalupa (1), w/Rice & Beans
  3. Pork Chops w/Rice, Beans & Salad
  4. Enchiladas, Chalupa (1) & Crispy Tacos (2) w/Rice & Beans
  5. Carne Guisada Tacos (3) w/Rice & Beans
  6. Enchiladas (2), Fluffy Taco (1) w/Rice & Beans
  7. Crispy Tacos (3) w/Rice & Beans
  8. Picadillo Plate w/Rice & Beans
  9. Enchiladas (3) w/Rice & Beans
  10. Chalupas (2) Beef or Chicken w/Rice & Beans
  11. Soft Chicken Tacos (3) w/Rice & Beans
  12. Gorditas (2) Beef or Chicken
  13. Hamburger Deal
  14. Hamburger Deal w/Cheese

Extras

  • Enchilada
  • Soft Taco
  • Chalupa Beef or Chicken
  • Ham, Bacon or Sausage
  • Hashbrowns or Potatoes
  • French Fries
  • Beans (order)
  • Rice (order)
  • Flour Tortillas (order of two)

Appetizers

  • Buñuelos
  • Nachos w/Beans, Cheese & Jalapenos
  • Nachos Deluxe w/Beef or Chicken Fajitas
  • Cheese Quesadilla
  • Quesadilla w/Beef or Chicken Fajitas, Cheese & Guacamole

Drinks

  • Coffee
  • Sodas
  • Tea (Small)
  • Tea (Large)
  • Lemonade
  • Coca Mexicana
  • Juice
  • Milk
  • Chocolate Milk

To-Go Cups

  • Large
  • Small

What regulars notice

Homemade flavor, friendly service, and a quieter breakfast room.

Family Welcome

Recent reviews repeatedly mention helpful waitresses, attentive ownership, and a warm neighborhood atmosphere.

Homestyle Plates

Reviewers call out authentic, homemade food, especially tortillas, tacos, omelettes, and carne guisada.

Calm Dining

The room is described as peaceful and comfortable, ideal for breakfast, brunch, and lunch.

Visit Ruben's

Find the red-roof cafe on Commercial Ave.

3002 Commercial Ave
San Antonio, TX 78221
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Hours

Monday-Friday
6 AM-2 PM
Saturday
6 AM-2 PM
Sunday
Closed

Takeaway available. Credit cards accepted. No reservations listed.