Ming's Thing

Ming's Thing Ming's Thing is an Asian fusion restaurant and cafe with a street location in East Elmira. The venue is known for standout bao offerings, including a Spicy Lemon Chicken bao featuring fried chicken tender, ranch slaw, house pickle, scallions, and spicy lemon sauce. Ming's Thing also offers to-go ordering through its website and operates both a Midtown & Cafe spot at 914 E Elmira St and a La Cantera & Jujube Bar location at 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr.

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Sunday noodle season is officially open. 🍜Our noodle bowls are the thing you didn’t know you needed to end your weekend ...
10/26/2026

Sunday noodle season is officially open. 🍜

Our noodle bowls are the thing you didn’t know you needed to end your weekend right. Dine in or order ahead. Both locations tonight.

📍 La Cantera: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr | 📍 Midtown: 914 E Elmira St
🌐 mingsthing.com

Saturday in San Antonio? Here’s your agenda. 📍Brunch 10–3 → afternoon at La Cantera → dinner → Jujube open till midnight...
10/24/2026

Saturday in San Antonio? Here’s your agenda. 📍

Brunch 10–3 → afternoon at La Cantera → dinner → Jujube open till midnight. We’ve done the planning so you don’t have to.

📍 Ming’s La Cantera: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr
🌐 mingsthing.com

10/23/2026

“Sorry, I’m busy” ...busy at Ming’s for reverse happy hour. 😌

Tag the friend who’s always “busy.”

📍 Jujube x Ming’s La Cantera: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr
🍜 Dinner service | 🌃 Open till midnight Fri & Sat
🌐 mingsthing.com

Hump day treats 😏 📍La Cantera & Jujube Bar: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr📍Midtown & Cafe: 914 E Elmira St🍹 Happy Hour: 3p-6p dai...
10/21/2026

Hump day treats 😏

📍La Cantera & Jujube Bar: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr
📍Midtown & Cafe: 914 E Elmira St
🍹 Happy Hour: 3p-6p daily, All Day Monday (La Cantera), All night Thursday
🌐 Order to-go at mingsthing.com

Your Monday plans just got happier! Join us at Ming’s for lunch, sip on your favorites, and enjoy All Day Happy Hour eve...
10/19/2026

Your Monday plans just got happier! Join us at Ming’s for lunch, sip on your favorites, and enjoy All Day Happy Hour every Monday. Because Mondays deserve a little something extra. ✨

📍 La Cantera & Jujube Bar: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr
🍜 Lunch: 11am–3pm | 🍹 All Day HH: Monday only
🌐 mingsthing.com

Y’all said it best. ❤️Real words from real people who came in, ate the food, and had to tell the internet about it. We a...
10/18/2026

Y’all said it best. ❤️

Real words from real people who came in, ate the food, and had to tell the internet about it. We appreciate every single one of you.

📍 La Cantera: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr | 📍 Midtown: 914 E Elmira St
🌐 mingsthing.com — and leave us a review if you love us!

Brunch at Ming’s is for those in the know. Stop by this weekend to try our new menu.📍 Ming’s La Cantera: 17022 Fiesta Te...
10/17/2026

Brunch at Ming’s is for those in the know. Stop by this weekend to try our new menu.

📍 Ming’s La Cantera: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr
🍳 Weekend Brunch: 10 AM–3 PM
🌐 mingsthing.com

10/16/2026

It’s Friday and Jujube is open till midnight. 🌙✨

Come for dinner. Stay for the drinks. We’re not kicking you out until midnight.

📍 Jujube x Ming’s La Cantera: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr
🌃 Open till midnight Friday & Saturday
🌐 mingsthing.com

10/15/2026

$8 cocktails. All. Night. Thursday. 🍸

If you know, you know. If you don’t — now you do. Ming’s La Cantera, Thursday, all night happy hour. See you there.

📍 La Cantera & Jujube Bar: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr
🍹 All Night Thursday HH
🌐 mingsthing.com

All day happy hour! Come visit us 😘📍 La Cantera & Jujube Bar: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr🍹 Happy Hour: All Day Monday         ...
10/12/2026

All day happy hour! Come visit us 😘

📍 La Cantera & Jujube Bar: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr
🍹 Happy Hour: All Day Monday

That yolk drip says it all. 🤤🤌🏼 📍 Ming’s La Cantera: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr🌐 mingsthing.com
10/11/2026

That yolk drip says it all. 🤤🤌🏼

📍 Ming’s La Cantera: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr
🌐 mingsthing.com

10/10/2026

The girlies who get it get it 🥂 🍹🍸 💋

📍 Jujube Bar: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr
🌃 Open till midnight Fri & Sat

10/10/2026

Quality time just hits different over brunch 💕

Sat & Sun 10am–3pm at La Cantera. Save this for the next time someone asks what your love language is 😌

📍 Ming’s La Cantera: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr
🌐 mingsthing.com

📍 Jujube x Ming’s 🥃 Reverse happy hour Fri. & Sat ⏰ 9pm - midnight
10/10/2026

📍 Jujube x Ming’s
🥃 Reverse happy hour Fri. & Sat
⏰ 9pm - midnight

10/08/2026

Reminder: Thursday night happy hour at Ming’s La Cantera goes ALL night. 🌙🍹

No, we’re not kidding. $4 bites and $8 cocktails from open to close. Come after dinner. Come after the game. Come when you’re ready.

📍 La Cantera & Jujube Bar: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr
🍹 All Night Thursday Happy Hour
🌐 mingsthing.com

10/06/2026

💡 Trivia Tuesday at Jujube is not a drill.

Every Tuesday starting at 6:30pm — show off what you know while you sip on something good. Bring your smartest friend. Or your least smart one. Either way it’s a good time.

📍 Jujube x Ming’s La Cantera: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr
🧠 Trivia: Every Tuesday at 6:30pm
🍹 Happy Hour: 3–6pm daily
🌐 mingsthing.com

10/05/2026

All day happy hour on a Monday? All day, baby. 🙌

😎 $4 bites. $8 cocktails. All. Day. Long.
📍 La Cantera & Jujube Bar: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr
🍹 Happy Hour: All Day Monday
🌐 mingsthing.com

Skip the sad Sunday meal prep. Come in for bao, noodles, and something from the bar that’ll keep those Sunday scaries aw...
10/04/2026

Skip the sad Sunday meal prep. Come in for bao, noodles, and something from the bar that’ll keep those Sunday scaries away.

📍 La Cantera: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr
📍 Midtown: 914 E Elmira St
🌐 Order ahead at mingsthing.com

No need to Google, we’ve got brunch waiting for you. See you soon! 📍 La Cantera & Jujube Bar: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr🍳 Wee...
10/03/2026

No need to Google, we’ve got brunch waiting for you. See you soon!

📍 La Cantera & Jujube Bar: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr
🍳 Weekend Brunch: 10am–3pm (Sat–Sun)
🌐 mingsthing.com

10/02/2026

TGIF ✨😎 Jujube x Ming’s is open till midnight every Friday & Saturday. Come for dinner, stay for a cocktail.

📍 Jujube x Ming’s La Cantera: 17022 Fiesta Texas Dr
🌃 Open till midnight every Friday & Saturday
🌐 mingsthing.com

Address

914 East Elmira
San Antonio, TX
78212

Ming’s Thing (East Elmira, San Antonio) – Brief Directions

By public transport
1. Use VIA Metropolitan Transit to reach the nearest bus stop on/near East Elmira Ave.
2. From the closest stop, walk east or west along East Elmira Ave as needed to reach the venue area.
3. If you’re coming from downtown or central San Antonio, plan a route that transfers onto a line serving Eastside corridors, then finish with a short walk.

By driving
1. From I-10: Take the exit toward Eastside/San Antonio’s East Elmira area, then follow signs for East Elmira Ave.
2. Continue on East Elmira Ave until you’re near the venue area.
3. Follow posted street signs and any local parking guidance in the immediate vicinity.

Parking
1. Look for nearby street parking along surrounding blocks of East Elmira Ave where available.
2. Check for small nearby lots/driveways designated for visitors; use only clearly marked spaces.
3. Allow extra time during peak hours for slower traffic and limited curb availability.

Tip: Use your map app with “East Elmira” plus the venue name to get turn-by-turn directions to the closest entrance and current parking options.

Opening Hours

Tuesday 11am - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 10pm
Friday 11am - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 10pm

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What people say

Ming’s Thing in East Elmira, San Antonio brings a fun, flavorful take on Asian fusion that feels both casual and crave-worthy. The menu blends cafe comfort with bold bao creations, making it an easy spot for lunch, a quick bite, or a laid-back meal with friends.

One of the highlights is the bao lineup—stacked with satisfying textures and punchy sauces. The Spicy Lemon Chicken bao stands out for its balance of heat and brightness, featuring fried chicken tender goodness paired with ranch slaw, house pickle, scallions, and spicy lemon sauce. It’s the kind of sandwich that delivers big flavor in every bite.

The atmosphere matches the food: lively without feeling chaotic. Whether you’re stopping by for something quick or settling in for a more relaxed hangout at Ming’s Midtown (914 E Elmira St), you’ll find it easy to enjoy the experience from start to finish. For those who prefer dining at home, ordering to-go is also available through mingsthing.com.