Soul Food Restaurants in Los Angeles, CA

“The food is good, but the management and the staff are out of this world. Keith, Mel, and the rest of the establishment thank you. Dennis and Stacey will definitely be back.“

“I was in LA a couple of weeks ago on business and found this spot the day before leaving and that's my biggest regret. Wish we'd found it the first day we we're there I'd have been eating there everyday. The food and atmosphere are excellent and a live DJ playing music we all grew up on (can you dig it ✊?). The purple (grape) kool-aid was a blast from the past fo so.“

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

“This is authentic down to the sexy owner Francesco with the beautiful accent. He made the heck out of my cappuccino with a hint of house made vanilla and cinnamon. He deftly stirred and measured all the while answering my questions just so I could hear him speak.
I also got the fritatta with zucchini and other delicious veggies. O.g! Do, savory and fluffy. They have so many items on the menu from pastas to decadent desserts and they even have imported Italian sparkling water and still. If you wanna feel transported to a country and romanticize what your taste buds are experiencing, this is the place for you. There is some seating outside and you can people watch but the star of all of this is incredible food just the way his beloved Grandmother made.“

“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!“

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

“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“

“Food was absolutely amazing. Great quality and freshly hot when you receive it. The only thing that really bothered me was the waiter tapping 20% tip automatically without asking us, or anywhere at the restaurant stating gratuity is automatically 20% … Very weird. Prices are already on the higher end, so him essentially taking a $20 from us is not appropriate.“

“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“

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

“A great environment for excellent southern cuisine“

“I checked out Charlie's Fish N Chips. Got the Red Snapper and Shrimp combo, both deep fried. Came with Fries, a dinner roll and a salad. The Fish and Shrimp were hittin', the Fries weren't hot. Staff was cool and efficient. I would go here again 100.“

“12/10 service, 12/10 food. 5 stars doesn't even do it justice. If you're on the fence, make the jump!

4100 isn't a typical spot for me on a Sunday, but it definitely will be now that I know Nugtown will be there.

I've worked in the service industry and done local food reviews for 10 years across Detroit, Denver, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles. This is one of the standout spots, hands down. That is saying A LOT.

Hand battered chicken, everything made to order, and Mike will let you know exactly what you need without trying to upsell and swindle you.

I take my food, specifically fried chicken, very seriously and there is not one thing that I could suggest to improve. I can't wait to tell everybody!

Thank you, Mike!!“

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

“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.“

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

“The food was absolutely amazing. The service and ambience was great.“

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

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

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

“phenomenal from start to finish, chicken and waffles are the best!“

“Got to sample the food when they were a vendor at the Afro-Latinx festival event at the MOLAA earlier this year. As I trying to determine which food vendor to support as I wanted to sample food that was reflective of the event. He didn’t have his menu prominently available so I had to asked him what he was selling, he said the magic word oxtail and I was sold. Food was delicious and there sadly was no leftovers, as I scraped it clean. Not the cheapest but the food was tasty to justify, as well as the drink/juice. Definitely would recommend and would want to try the other dishes.“

“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...💯🙏🏾👍🏾😋“

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

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

“Absolutely divine food and stellar personnel, from the ladies at the front to the wait staff. Excellent experience!!“

“La comida es excelente 10/0“

“phenomenal from start to finish, chicken and waffles are the best!“

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

“Awesome experience. Food is just like u would want it to be. Great hospitality. The owner and staff are wonderful. Please check it out.“

“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.“

“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“