Soul Food Restaurants near San Diego, CA

Surf & Soul Spot Soul Food • $
7229 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Crispy Fried Catfish Fillets & Golden Fried Chicken Wings
Smoked Turkey Collard Greens & Sweet Candied Yams
Fried Chicken Wings and Catfish Fillet
Dessert of the Day Lemon Pound Cake
South East Dirty Smothered Fries
Chicken Wings with French Fries
Blackened Shrimp & Crab Roll
Pineapple Lemonade of the Day
Cookie Crunch Banana Pudding
The Fish Hook Sandwich

“man oh man. this place has some real soul to it. as someone from the south it definitely reminded me of home. i had the chicken wings, greens & mac n cheese and everything was FIRE. a few critiques though..

Food: maybe add a little more meat to the greens and a tad bit more salt to the mac.
as far as the chicken & cornbread though? don’t change a thing about it! 39/10. ( also props to yall for adding hot sauce to the bag )

Atmosphere: with it being a takeout only (at least when i went) i’d suggest maybe putting some tables & chairs since there’s none outside. it’s a nice view of the area so people might want to sit down and eat or just sit down while they wait on their food. maybe play some soft music too!

Price: okay so i got a niceeee handful of wings, probably close to 10, & the 2 sides which totaled up to around $29.03. while i do think that’s a bit pricey for one person, the portions and QUALITY of food makes up for it. so take that for what it’s worth.

also.. i did i order the blue lavender lemonade but i forgot to get it and didn’t realize till i got home 🥲. nonetheless, i will be back in the future and to my melanated brothas and sistas, if you needed a sign to try this place, take my word for it!!“

4.5 Superb101 Reviews
Clara's Kitchen ( Soul Food) Micro-enterprise Home Kitchen Soul Food • $
5809 Old Memory Ln, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

3 Fried Chicken Whole Wings Combo
Smothered Pork Chop Combo
Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Shrimp Pancit 16 Ounce
Lemon Pepper Chicken
Rotisserie Chicken
Cornbread Dressing
Dirty Rice Side
Mac & Cheese

“I ordered smothered pork chops, dirty rice and greens…. AND shrimp pancit!!!! OMG, it was so worth it!!! The pork chop was so tender and delicious! I could cut it with a spoon! The greens were very good too! I was very impressed. I’m from Ferriday, Louisiana and I felt like I had traveled back to Granny’s house! Seriously you must try this place… I’m waiting for them to open now so I can treat myself to some Shrimp and Grits. Nice portions… the Shrimp pancit was very good as well! Thank you for serving delicious soul food!“

4.5 Superb22 Reviews
Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food Soul Food • $
3151 University Ave, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Combo 1 - 5 Chicken Wings with 2 Sides
Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey
Baked Beans with Ground Beef
Catfish Nuggets w 2sides
Chicken Tenders 3pcs
Firecracker Shrimp
Melon Refresher
Chicken Strips
Mac and Cheese
Rice and Gravy

“food is great!!! service is great!!!“

4.6 Superb119 Reviews
Felix’s BBQ With Soul Barbecue • $$
5032 Hilltop Dr, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Catfish & Fries
Mac & Cheese
Candied Yams
Baked Beans
Pecan Pie
Brisket

“Love love this place! Catfish is fire!!!“

5 Superb14 Reviews
Willie Wingz Chicken • $
2707 Boston Ave, San Diego

“The food was great, the family and I really enjoyed those wings! They showed up with chicken, lumpia and more! We will have to place our order again soon! Highly recommended! Thank you Willie Wingz!“

5 Superb2 Reviews
WorldBeat Cafe Cafe • $
2100 Park Blvd, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Jamaican Veggie Patty
Jamaican Red Curry
Jerk Rasta Burger
Mico Green Salad
Costa Chica Chili
Combo Plate
Vegan

“Amazing cultural events. Ongoing. Something for everybody: music, dance, celebration.“

4.7 Superb55 Reviews
Ali's Chicken & Waffles Chicken • $
4350 University Ave, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Chicken and Fries with Special Sauce
Ali's Fries with Chicken and Aioli
Chick-In-Waffle Sandwich Combo
Chicken and Waffles with Fries
The Original Chicken Sandwich
Regular Chicken Sandwich
Grilled Chicken Sandwich
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Chicken and Waffles
Large Ali's Fries

“I love that food taste good fresh“

4.6 Superb121 Reviews
Flavors of East Africa African • $
2322 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego

Customers` Favorites

Chicken Curry Lentils Plantains
Whole Talapia Grilled or Fried
African Jerk Chicken
Injera Veggie Bowls
Slow Cooked Oxtail
Mboga Veggie Plate
Spicy Jerk Chicken
Side of Plantains
Curried Lentils
Fried Tilapia

“Found this place at San Diego December nights 2023 and fell in love. Went back today to check out the actual restaurant and the food is even better. Absolutely love this place and the staff couldn’t have been friendlier / helpful.“

4.6 Superb177 Reviews
Smitty's Taste Of The Bayou Barbecue • $$
41 E 8th St Unit B, National City - 4.2 miles

Customers` Favorites

Ribs Greens Macaroni and Cheese
Catfish Plate 2 Fillets
Catfish Shrimp Plate
Catfish Dinner
Fried Catfish
Mac & Cheese
Combo Plate
Mac Cheese
Fried Fish
Dirty Rice

“I love this place, they’re always consistent and everything is fresh. I usually get the fried fish, collard greens and mac & cheese. I always get a sliced lemon with my plate, that small addition is really the chef’s kiss. That fish is seasoned and fried to perfection and they use the GOOD cheese on the mac & cheese ?“

4 Good73 Reviews
Bankhead Mississippi Style Cooking Southern • $
8300 Paradise Valley Rd ste 102 "-103, Spring Valley - 8.29 miles

Customers` Favorites

Collard Greens w Chicken w Neck Bones or by Their Lonesome
Fried Gizzard 1lb Includes 2 Sides
Buffalo Tilapia Whiting
Fried Chicken Wings
Red Beans and Rice
Smothered Chicken
Catfish Nuggets
Black Eyed Peas
Cat Fish Dinner
Peach Cobbler

“Enjoyed the tasty southern choices.“

3.8 Good83 Reviews