Well, so finally Mama’s has moved to their new location on ECB. I initially saw the sign back in November of 2024. And from what I understand, they finally reopened in their new location last month. So, I decided it was time to give the place a revisit. It’s now in the rather new One Mississippi Building on ECB, right around the corner from their former abode.
Man, there’s a lot of outdoor seating….I felt bad that I didn’t bring JJ! Since they open at 10, it was a nice option for an early lunch.
I walked around the very modern restaurant to take a look.
Inside I saw a ladder…so I thought they are still building….but no; it was a ladder to water the plants!
As “FOY” Kenneth indicated in my last post on Mama’s….well, with the new location, prices have indeed gone up……but they have everywhere now it seems.
My usual, the Garlic Chicken Wrap, what I’ve been getting here since my first visits back in 2005, is now $13.99. Can you believe that it used to be $4.99 in 2005 and was $10.49 in November of 2024. Though for these days, the price seems rather reasonable.
It’s still quite hefty….much bigger than I recall from the “good ‘ol days“. Check out the size versus the napkin dispenser!
As for the wrap….well, I don’t know if they do things on the “sajj” anymore as the wrap was more chewy and hard than I remember.
Still, I really appreciated how things were proportioned in the wrap. The chicken, to the lettuce, to the most important garlic paste, all was there for every bite. I’ve always deemed the pickles as being quite important to cut the pungency of the garlic paste.
Lot’s of garlic paste this time around which I really enjoyed….even though I was probably socially unacceptable for a while….I can handle that!
I truly believe that Mama’s is a much beloved part of the neighborhood here and I’m glad that they are still putting out good food. The gentleman working told me that they are installing a wood burning oven and will soon have a more expanded menu. For me, I’ll just be happy that they keep doing what they’ve done for over 25 years now.
I went and took a walk to look over their former location after my lunch.
I still miss this location…..it’s a big part of the neighborhood before all the gentrification. And, Mama’s was the first place I’d really seen a parklet way back in 2016, which became such a big thing during Covid.
Mama’s Bakery
2141 El Cajon Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92104
Current Hours:
Sunday 10am – 4pm
Mon – Thurs 10am – 9pm
Fri – Sat 10am – 10pm
I have got to get back to Mama’s. I used to eat at the old location at least once a week when I lived in north park. So good!
Hope you enjoy it Dereck!
Thanks for the update! Man, it looks way too fancy compared to the original joint. Prices are higher but as you say, that’s pretty much everywhere. The wrap looked pretty much the same to me as in the past. Love dem pickles!
The main thing is that the food is basically the same Kenneth! And those pickles are a must!
nice that they are still around
It’s really nice Kat!