In the wee hours, these homegrown and homey places are always a great bet.

Lulu's Bakery and Cafe
Just North of Downtown
Long before Lulu's became famous for its huge cinnamon rolls, featured on the Travel Channel's Man v Food, this was the place to get great home-cooked meals.
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Mi Tierra
Downtown
At the historic Market Square, this glittery, cavernous Tex-Mex restaurant is the first place locals think of when that 24/7 question arises. Consistently good food, icy margaritas and beer.
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Mama Margie’s Mexican Café
Various Locations
If that urge for a fajita platter for two hits at 3:37 a.m., Mama Margie’s is there to please.
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Jim’s Restaurants and Coffee Shops
Various Locations
A San Antonio chain of family-owned restaurants serving breakfast, burgers, chicken-fried steak, and homemade desserts. Locations are all over town but not all Jim’s Restaurants are open 24 hours so call ahead.
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