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Ubuntu Cuisine

Restaurant Asian restaurant Caribbean restaurant African restaurant

Traditional African meat pies, rice dishes & soups prepared in a modest strip-mall storefront. People often mention rice, beef, time,


Address

8753 Grissom Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251

Website

ubuntucuisine.com

Contact

(210) 878-4078

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (551 reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 11 AM to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 11 AM to 10 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 11 AM to 10 PM
  • Wednesday: 11 AM to 10 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: rice (7) beef (6) time (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Lola M. 2 years ago on Google
    I will come back the food is very flavorful I loved it. The best part was having I believe the owner coming out to check on us and make sure we knew how to eat everything properly. The restaurant is clean and they have very very good outstanding vibes. Nothing to complain about I loved it.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley T. 2 years ago on Google
    Excellent! What a wonderful experience. The owner is a very nice lady who did everything to accommodate my request for a non-spicy meal. She recommended the vegetable stew with chicken and fufu - which was delicious! My husband ordered okra stew with beef, which was also spectacular. Give them a try! Don’t be intimidated by the torn up parking lot :)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vince P. 1 year ago on Google
    Our first experience and our food was phenomenal. If you love SPICY food ask to make it spicy. We ordered the meat pie (Made fresh by employee). If you plan on ordering this bring Ca$h or have your Cash App/Zelle ready. My wife ordered Jollof Rice with chicken and it was cooked to perfection. Now for the finale, I ordered the Egusi soup with beef as my protein and FUFU!!! Literally the coolest dish I’ve eaten. Never had so much fun playing and eating my food LOL.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shereda P. 1 year ago on Google
    The best African cuisine I've had in a very long time! My friend ordered the catfish. I had the beef pattie, jollof rice n plantains. Delicious! The jollof rice is very spicy, so be aware if your spice tolerance is low. The owner is most hospitable n gracious. The atmosphere is warm n inviting. The kind of comfortable place where you can sit n relax, eat, n talk for hours... Felt like being at my Auntie's house. The generous portions had me eating this yummy rice n plantains with leftover steak for lunch today!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Taurian H. 2 years ago on Google
    This is the best food I’m San Antonio. PERIOD. I came to enjoy some good food and left with a life changing experience. The jollof was the best I ever had which says a lot. The flavor was unmatched. Words don’t describe the flavor explosion that took place in my mouth. I will be returning often.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sinit G. 1 year ago on Google
    This restaurant is very lovely! The food is excellent and the employees and owner are very kind and professional. I came out of state with a large party, and they served us all so quickly-even when we were indecisive and changed our orders last minute. I recommend this restaurant if you’re looking for Nigerian delicacies, and want a nice chill & environment. Thank you team!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Barbara 1 year ago on Google
    The food is full of flavor! I really enjoyed the meat pie, chicken, rice and vegetable rice. I gave it less stars because it was a long wait time, it seemed like they didn't have enough staff for the amount of people they were serving. They also just served everything on disposable plates. Limited drink selection, with good choices. Bring cash if you get the meat pies.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ThomasGang_originals F. 1 year ago on Google
    I love the okra and the macro it’s very flavorful. The fufu is very fluffy and will fill you up. It’s my first time trying this type of food and I would eat it again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephanie T. 2 years ago on Google
    The Eguci soup was great if you enjoy fish, the chicken was amazing with the red sauce! You have to try this place if you are ever in San Antonio area! Also amazing customer service!!

  • 5/5 Jabre W. 1 year ago on Google
    So much good food cooked with love.Portions are huge so bring your stretchy pants or share. If this is tour 1st time dont be afraid to ask questions. The beautiful lady who took our order gave us a crash course in customs &etiquette. Everything was full of flavor.So glad to have this gem on our side if town.We will definitely be coming back.

  • 5/5 A P J. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing food and service! First time trying an authentic African meal and it's now one of my favorites. The staff were very helpful and gave us suggestions and explanations on what we may like. Highly recommend the beef patties and jollof rice! Not to mention, huge portion sizes! Can't wait to come back.

  • 5/5 Lauren A. 9 months ago on Google
    I absolutely adore this restaurant. Their Jollof rice with beef is the best I have ever tried, and I've tried several different west African restaurants. Kobam's Grill has the juiciest beef tips with a sauce that I could about drink. They always graciously provide me with an extra serving of the sauce. I love the plantains it comes with as well. My boyfriend says it has the best Egusi soup , and we always order two of their meat pies. All of it is so delicious!

  • 5/5 Rico S. 9 months ago on Google
    The food was very tasty, it took some time for the food to be brought out, but we knew it was being made fresh. Prices as other similar ethnic restaurants are much higher than what you would expect on non-ethnic food style. Definitely would be returning, but maybe once every 2-3 months.


Call (210) 878-4078 Open on Google Maps

Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Halal food
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Organic dishes
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Brunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Counter service
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Curbside pickup
    • ✓️ No-contact delivery
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Black-owned

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