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Is Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen Still Open? Update (San Antonio, TX)

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As of September 2026, Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

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What the source shows: Yelp's listing for Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen, updated September 2026, shows current posted hours, and Google Places lists the business as operational.

  • Season / episode Season 29, Episode 8
  • Original air date
  • Address 1816 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78208

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What happened after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On "Regional Recipes" (season 29, episode 8, aired 2018-12-14), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured New Orleans-style gumbo and red beans and rice at Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen on North New Braunfels Avenue in San Antonio. The restaurant is run by Alice Martinez, known as "Ma Harper," who learned to cook in New Orleans before retiring from a nearby Air Force base and opening the business. The menu also includes po'boys, boudin, cornbread and cobbler. Yelp's listing for the restaurant, updated September 2026, lists current posted hours, including Thursday and Friday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., with the restaurant closed Monday through Wednesday. Google Places also lists Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen's business status as operational, checked 2026-09-08.

Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives

Season / episode
Season 29, Episode 8
Original air date
Episode title
Regional Recipes
What was featured
New Orleans-style gumbo and red beans and rice
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen

Frequently asked questions

Is Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

What happened to Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen after Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives?

On "Regional Recipes" (season 29, episode 8, aired 2018-12-14), Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured New Orleans-style gumbo and red beans and rice at Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen on North New Braunfels Avenue in San Antonio. As of September 2026, Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2026.

Where is Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen located?

1816 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78208. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives featured Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen?

Season 29, Episode 8 of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, first aired December 14, 2018. The episode is titled “Regional Recipes”.

Is Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen still using the Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives menu or branding?

The menu also includes po'boys, boudin, cornbread and cobbler. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Visit info

Address
1816 N New Braunfels Ave, San Antonio, TX 78208
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
None found

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://www.yelp.com/biz/ma-harpers-creole-kitchen-san-antonio

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