Lulu's Jailhouse Cafe
San Antonio, TX 78207-4447
Phone: (210) 224-5001
- Price:
- $
- Best of Citysearch:
- Comfort Food 2004
- Hours:
- 24 hours
Editorial Review for Lulu's Jailhouse Cafe – by Noah Sternthal
The Scene
The inviting dining room is bright and spacious with a diner-style open kitchen. Big booths line the sides, a couple of large round tables accommodate bigger groups, and if you're dining solo, there's a long bar and plenty of animated paintings to stare at, including one of Lulu herself.
The Food
Have you ever seen a three-and-a-half-pound cinnamon roll? What else would be a suitable dessert for a pound-and-a-half chicken-fried steak? Lulu's Jailhouse cafe, whose motto is "Never trust a skinny cook," serves up massive portions of some of the finest Texas-style food available in San Antonio. Chicken-fried chicken, chicken-fried steak and award-winning, red-neck enchiladas are some of the famed dishes that keep regulars coming back. And even though Lulu's promises, "There won't be an alfalfa sprout in sight," its large selection of salads and vegetarian meals are fresh, flavorful and generous.
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Insider Tips
Further Down the RoadSame big food in a smaller location: Jailhouse BBQ, 524 Richmond, at the corner of E. Quincy.
User Reviews for Lulu's Jailhouse Cafe
06/16/2008 Posted by georgebinkley
On the noisy side, but the food is worth it. Best chicken fried steak I've had in years. the burgers are out of this world. Service was good, even with a busy crowd. Plenty of food on the plate for this healthy appetite. Go there expecting a fun type atmosphere, not a romantic setting and you will enjoy the experience. The 31/2 lb sweet roll will amaze you; large and tasty. You won't find it on Jenny Craig's menu, but you will love it; I will make my way to Lulu's again.
04/19/2008 Posted by BeautyQueen2
ON MY RECENT VISIT TO THIS CAFE, MY HUSBAND AND I ORDERED OUR MEAL AND WHILE SITTING AND WAITING FOR OUR FOOD NOTICED HOW VERY LOUD ALL THE WORKERS ARE TALKING AND LAUGHING ABOUT THEIR PRIVATE LIVES. I DONT APPRECIATE THE CONSTANT OUTBURSTS OF LAUGHS AND LOUD TONES. WE PAID GOOD MONEY FOR OUR LUNCH, WHICH WAS VERY GOOD. BUT THE WORKERS NEED A CHEWING FROM THE OWNER AND OR MANAGER. IT IS CALLED,'ZIP IT 101!" IM NOT SURE IF WE WILL EVER GO BACK TO THIS CAFE DUE TO THE UNCOMFORTABLE TYPE OF PEOPLE THAT WORK THERE. IF I AM PAYING FOR MY MEAL-I WANT TO ENJOY IT AND NOT HEAR SO MUCH NO NONSENCE NOISE! THE PRICES ARE EXPENSIVE AND SHOULD BE CHEAPER FOR THE QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF FOOD. I HOPE THAT YOU MAY HAVE A BETTER EXPERIENCE THAN MY HUSBAND AND I DID. ABOUT THE CINNAMON ROLL-IT NEEDS MORE ICING!
Pros: THE FOOD IS GOOD!
Cons: THE WORKERS ARE VERY LOUD!!!
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