Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen

We had read about this place and finally stopped in, the gumbo was amazing, along with homemade corn bread and fried shrimp. Everything was great and a very friendly staff along with the service. Great experience.

This was my first time trying Gumbo & it did not disappoint. Additionally, the “swamp water” was a tasty tea like lemonade that was refreshing. The side of corn bread with the gumbo went really well too. I was impressed that even tho their card reader was not working, the older gentleman trusted me with leaving the establishment to find a nearby ATM to get some cash and that sense of trust humbled me. I even offered to leave my brand new iPhone as a form of collateral in case they thought I would not return, nonetheless they declined and let me go and get the money. In conclusion, I definitely recommend this restaurant for anyone looking for some good home cooking at reasonable prices.

We came to San Antonio for a Christmas getaway and Ma Harper’s was first on our list to eat!! Well we didn’t make it until Saturday but man o man was it worth the wait!! And Ma is so sweet and personable and she is a USAF veteran, it is a must to go for fresh creole food!! Fish, shrimp, gumbo and the red beans and rice. If you don’t go, you won’t know. Take care Ma and we will be back.

Wonderful spot! Ma Harper, 96, is still here!Fried pork chop, red beans and rice, cornbread, and peach cobbler were incredible.A must-visit for Creole lovers!

The gumbo is amazing! I'll definitely go back for that. It was quite warm inside the restaurant. Outside was close to 100. I'm not sure if the AC was broken. Regardless, having warm gumbo with a bit of spice to it in a warm room, I broke into a bit of sweat. But it was well worth it. I'll definitely go back in a cooler day.

Fantastic Creole KitchenThe gumbo was divine with Ma’s cornbread.The fried pork chop and red beans & rice and the fried shrimp po’ boy were straight out heaven.The atmosphere is inviting and meeting Ma Harper was a delight. Such a fun and lovely person.At 95 years young still stopping by each table and chatting and making sure you have what you need.What a blessing to this community she is.When in San Antonio this is a must visit place for food and conversation.

As a southern boy, with both parents from Louisiana this place makes me so happy!! I feel like I'm back home and my phone grandma's table, having the smells of fried okra and cornbread. Since I was sick today I was craving comfort food, aka gumbo. Found this place online and had to try it out. Walking in it reminded me of being in a small town in southern Louisiana, where everyone knows everyone and an old lady screaming in the background. The gumbo was good! I like my rue a little darker but this is the best I've had in SA! The staff was super friendly and the gumbo hit the stop. I'll be back for sure!

Charming spot, the very vibrant 90 plus year old host and owner, is an amazing woman. She makes you feel at home. It felt like being invited home for dinner rather than being at a restaurant. The food was amazing. The flavors were well balanced and delicious. My daughter doesn't like restaurant cornbread, and she ate the entire thing. I recommend anything on the menu, but I loved the red beans n rice with the fried pork chop and washed it down with some swamp water. Food may take a while as it's mostly done to order, so just be patient it's not fast food. Enjoy your drink and cornbread while you wait or take in some of Ma's stories. It's definitely the place to try some southern comfort food. Can't wait to go back.