Soul Food Restaurants near Gardena, CA

“Jabar was the most polite and welcoming and humble human I’ve encountered in a very long time. And the food was amazing too!“

“Great BBQ food. Chicken, sausage, ribs, sides are good too. Bbq bean I like them. Potato was perfect. Mac cheese I'm not big on it but it was good too. Bbq sauce was a bit on the sour side for me. I like a sweeter taste. Over all my order was worth the price.💯👍 For sure to come again.“

“The welcoming environment, the food was beautifully prepared with love and soul. I visited from Seattle. Every time I come to LA, this will be the first place I come to! You will NOT be disappointed.“

“thoroughly enjoyed this place!!“

“customer service that's a number one thing with me and they had very good customer service skills“

“This was my first time at Tev's and I will make it my regular spot. The food was delicious. I had the chicken wings, mac and cheese, the garlic mash potatoes and cabbage, I also got the ribeye strips plus you get a free drink. The portions are generous, you can't beat the price. It was my Juneteen Day treat, I ordered online which was very easy.“

“Simply Wholesome is the absolute best. Healthy food. Healthy drinks. Healthy products. AND they are black owned. I love love love love this place. I have absolutely no complaints. On a scale of 1-10. Definitely 100. Yes one hundred. I visit everytime I'm in LA.“

“Places are great the soul food restaurant! My first time here only because of a job and it looks small but it really got crowded.It must be a hidden. gem. Little Pricey$$ But get good amount. Greens were
*ok.. mac n cheese was.pretty solid. *Smothered Pork chops* I got. Was exactly Spot on!
Delicious. The music 🎶 there and staff were real nice. .
I very much recommend!“

“Awesome breakfast in a cool environment, the Lajoies from Connecticut“

“OMG!!!!!!!!! Finally a place that serves real soul food. My rating on this place is a 10 out of 10 period. I am now dropping the mic“

“I had smothered pork chops with corn, string beans and yams I’ll go back“

“Finally!!! A soul food restaurant that gets the Mac and Cheese and Candied Yams RIGHT!!!! Excellent service from the owner to the wait staff.“

“Absolutely the finest Soul Food. You don't want to skip this place. I had the lunch portion of the Oxtail and chose the Candied Yams and Mac and Cheese as sides. It came with 2 Cornbread Muffins. It was all delicious and filling. I ordered the Coconut Pineapple Cake for Dessert. It filled the container. See the picture. Totally Recommend this place.“

“The food was great 👍🏽 I really enjoyed browsing the books on the book self. Awesome reading material !“

“A great environment for excellent southern cuisine“

“Our family of 5--parents + kids 22, 19 and 13--had Fatburger on our "must do" list for LA. We wanted to eat inside, but they were only serving through the drive-thru so...drive-thru it was. The wife and I don't eat beef so we each got the Fatburger w/Impossible patty. The kids got the Classic Fatburger. Fries all around of course. The car was filled with smacks, slurps and mmmms. Good burgers! Now the fries could have used more seasoning but the burgers were slappin'!“

“Nice spot upgrade desperately needed“

“Great service and the food was good.“

“This location is amazing! Roscoe's is famous for a reason, their food is outstandingly delicious. The chicken and waffles had us singing and dancing in our seats. So so good. They play great music here and the art surrounding you on the walls adds to the vibe. They support local artists, and you are welcome to buy any of their pieces off the wall. I took home a beautiful painting as well as a souvenir T-shirt. Please note that they only take cash for art and souvenirs, but they do have an ATM in the first room. Their security and staff was very attentive and friendly. This is honestly the cleanest and nicest Roscoe's location I've been to!“

“had a good time there with a friend and I will return“

“Love the food customer service excellent will be back #GetTheGumbo!“

“Be careful, the food here is highly addictive because it is so darn good. Whatever you order, add a couple of blueberry biscuits as your dessert. They are amazing. The chicken is really great, as well. Best fried chicken I have had in LA, better than Roscoe's.“

“I love the service and the food he was so funny and kind“

“Good Food. Yall. PEACH COBBLER Is Ready To Die For.“

“I recently stumbled upon your establishment and must say, the name perfectly captures how I felt after trying your food. I ordered fried wings, rice, and vegetables, and each dish was exceptional.

The wings were piping hot, and the aroma that wafted from the box was simply incredible. The blend of spices and flavors was perfect, and I was truly blown away.

The rice was buttery and delicious, and the vegetables were a wonderful complement to the meal.

Thank you for such a delightful dining experience. I will certainly be back for more.“

“Great Food The Smothered Turkey Chops are my Favorite 😋😋“

“wish y'all start back selling the burritos and a chicken wing dinners so miss that“

“The food was delicious and we had excellent service.“

“Can't go wrong when you eating magic fingers eat Em up food delicious never over seasoned you bite into anything l It's just like mouth watering. It grabs your soul in a good way magic finger eat em up is real soul. Food is good for soul I will always purchase from here. Anything that's cooked from here is delicious It's fresh Fast service...💯🙏🏾👍🏾😋“

“found out this was basically right across the street from our house so my dad and i just went there today for dinner…..food was amazing, definitely will go again“

“The truth is everything. Das has the best Mac n cheese and the Ribs n Brisket are the best in the West.“

“La comida es excelente 10/0“

“THIS IS THE BEST SOUL FOOD RESTAURANT I'VE EATEN IN MY MANY TRAVELS. BLESSED AND WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE AND ATMOSPHERE!!!!“

“Good food, sometimes a little too salty; especially on the turkey chops, my favorite. Also, whoever answers the phone to take orders, I know, make sure you have your order ready, but he was rushing me off the phone. I had to call back to make sure he got my order correct. Anyway, the food is still good.“

“The food is just absolutely amazing. You feel like you’re eating at family’s house because you can taste the time, effort, and love that goes into cooking every single thing. But I’ll tell you, it’s Robert Earl’s wife that’s the featured item here. She is genuinely sweet and caring and truly wants you to love their food. We enjoyed talking to her during our visit. The portions here are massive. You’ll definitely get your money’s worth, believe that. Overall, great place, and I wish I lived closer. I wonder if they could deliver to the east coast? Haha!“

“Fish seasoned just ✅ macaroni salad ✔ #thogreens 🔥“

“Great Soul Food. Large portion of food at inexpensive prices. One plate can feed 2 people depending on what you order.“

“Food was pretty good but coming from the
East coast ,I never spent $90 for breakfast before. the service was good the vibe was cool. The food came out in about five minutes no complaints other than the price, but I guess that’s me getting used to LA. I definitely will come back. It was also a very convenient location a few minutes from the airport so it was a quick way to indulge in the culture as soon as we got here.“

“Overall, nice, and the live music was really good.“

“I first discovered Delicious Southern Cuisine while working Uber Eats a few years ago. One day I was craving meatloaf, noticed it on their menu, and decided to give it a try. I'm glad I did, because ever since that first visit, I've been coming back regularly.

Let me start with the star of the show: the meatloaf. It is hands down my favorite item on the menu and the main reason I keep returning. It's flavorful, tender, comforting, and tastes like a homemade meal. Every time I visit, I tell myself I should try something different, but I almost always end up ordering the meatloaf because it's just that good.

The food is served cafeteria-style and is prepared in advance, but don't let that fool you. The quality and flavor are excellent. Their gravies are especially noteworthy and elevate many of their dishes. The smothered chicken is delicious, rich, and full of flavor thanks to the gravy. While I wouldn't rank the fried chicken among the very best in Los Angeles, it's still enjoyable, especially when topped with their excellent gravy.

The side dishes are another reason this place stands out. I've tried several of them over the years, and every one has been delicious. My go-to side is the homemade mashed potatoes and gravy, which pair perfectly with the meatloaf. I also love their corn and okra mix, which is packed with flavor, as well as their black-eyed peas. And of course, I can't leave out the mac and cheese, which is rich, creamy, and always satisfying.

For dessert, I've tried the banana pudding, and it was very good as well.

I haven't explored much of their made-to-order menu, so I can't speak on every item they offer. However, based on the quality of everything I've eaten so far, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend giving the rest of the menu a try.

The restaurant itself is a small hole-in-the-wall spot with outdoor patio seating right on Crenshaw Boulevard. One of the nice touches is the view of Leimert Park while you eat. Parking can be a challenge, especially during busy times, but in my opinion, the food makes the extra effort worthwhile.

If you're looking for comfort food, Southern cooking, and especially one of the best meatloaf plates I've found in Los Angeles, Delicious Southern Cuisine is absolutely worth a visit. I've been coming here for years, and that meatloaf keeps bringing me back.

5 out of 5 stars.“

“Mimi was wonderful and I'll get a meal from R and J whenever I come to LA! Hell of a menu, homemade deserts and lemonade. I ate every bit. I highly recommend the treasure of a Soul food restaurant. I will go back to Indiana talking about the good food at RJ's.“

“Silas did my beautiful lady and I right had to take a nap mid meal to finish my delicious chicken burger with fries for the first time I’ve eaten a full meal here and I can’t hold you this location is the most delicious meal in the county first hand and I speak for all my buddies also thank you to the server and cook they did excellent service today“