Best Soul Food in East San Antonio, TX

Q: What are you known for?

We are known for Chicken, Seafood, Mashed Potatoes, Burgers, Grits, Fried Chicken, Fish Sandwich, Chicken Fried Steak, Waffles, Fish Taco, Chicken Sandwich, Cornbread, Shrimp and Grits, Chicken and Waffles, Cobbler, Fried Okra, Catfish, Chicken & Waffles, Catfish Nuggets, Chicken Tenders, Shrimp, Meatloaf, Peach Cobbler, Sweet Tea, Fish, Banana Pudding, Southern Food, Salmon, Wings, French Fries, and Fish Tacos

Q: Where are you located?

We are located in **San Antonio, TX** at **734 N New Braunfels Ave**

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Real Good Food. Made Fresh Every Day.

At J’s Eatery, we keep it real with bold, no-nonsense food that feels like home. Located on New Braunfels Ave in San Antonio, we’re here to serve up great soul food for lunch and dinner in a cozy, casual spot. Whether you're dining in, grabbing takeout, or ordering delivery, we make it easy. Everything is made fresh daily with local ingredients. Fresh food, full plates, no shortcuts—because life’s too short for boring food.

Food That Feeds the Soul

Get ready for classics that always hit the spot. Our favorites? Fish Sandwich with fries, crispy Catfish Plates, loaded Fish Tacos, juicy Burgers, and the comfort combo—Chicken & Waffles. It’s real American soul food, made fresh and served hot. You’ll leave full and happy, every single time. Whether you're stopping by for a quick bite or settling in for a full meal, we’ve got something good waiting.

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No need to wait in long lines. With just a few clicks, you can order your J’s favorites online for pickup or delivery. Fast, simple, and straight from our kitchen to your door. Whether you're chilling at home or stuck at work, you can count on us to get good food to you, fresh and quick. Order today—because good food shouldn’t be hard to get.

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What Fresh Looks Like, Every Single Day

Take a peek at the real plates we serve. No filters, just hot food, crispy fries, and good eats made fresh for every order.

Big Flavor, Bigger Events

Yes, we cater! From big birthday parties to office lunches and weddings, we’ve got it covered. J’s Eatery brings the same fresh, local flavor from our kitchen to your event table. Small group or big crowd, we make it easy to plan and even easier to enjoy. Give us a call or place your request online. Your guests will thank you later.

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Made Fresh for Real People

We’re the go-to spot for locals, tourists, college students, and families just looking for real food and good service. Our place is casual and friendly, perfect for catching up with friends or grabbing a solo meal. Everything is made fresh daily, and we care about where our ingredients come from. Come in once, and you’ll feel like part of the J’s family.

Come See Us

Stop by and say hi! We’re open Wednesday to Sunday, with lunch and dinner ready for you. 734 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78202 Wednesday–Thursday 11am–7pm Friday 11am–8pm Saturday 12pm–8pm Sunday 11am–6pm We’re closed Monday and Tuesday—but back on Wednesday, fresh and ready to serve.

What our guests are saying

Wow, it was the first time having smoked meatloaf, and it was damn good! Sides are excellent, as well. Seasoned cabbage is my fave so far. I'll definitely be heading back to try more dishes!!! The staff were friendly and helpful, great people serving great food.

Jibber J.

Cornbread was the best I’ve tasted. All the sides were so good we ordered 5. The meatloaf was smoked and delicious. The owners are so welcoming and share how they make everything taste so good. Can’t say enough great things about this restaurant.

Shelly S.

Ordered the lunch Catfish & Shrimp. Fish and shrimp were steaming hot and crispy. Baked mac was really good, and everything had flavour. Service at the bar top was phenomenal. Even got a recommendation for a good show.