Soul Food Restaurants in Houston, TX

“I recommend that they stop serving old hard fried chicken wings & large thighs w/all that fat on ToGo orders so when U drive all the way home you're stuck with a bad order. I bought 3 orders Fifth Ward Specials $36.60 & 1 Red Bean w/Rice + 1 Macaroni w/Cheese $6.69 which was not good at all. Tasted old & we don't live very close by but my church is near by & does a lot of business with Frenchy's but for me & mine we will not do business with Frenchy's. This was at your East Fwy. Store“

“The food is absolutely amazing here!“

“Excellent soul food served with love! Darilyn and her family are amicable hosts, and the food is delicious! Heavenly Choices is my go-to for special events and catering featuring soul food. When I ran for public office in 2019, Heavenly Choices prepared meals for my campaign workers, and they loved it. Recently, I bought a sheet cake of Darilyn's German Butter Cake for a tour group from Rice University, and they loved it! My latest Sunday-after-church plate from Heavenly Choices included swai fish, okra, and blackeyed peas with a side of cornbread. I also bought a side of spaghetti and a warm slice of German Butter cake for my meal the following day. Suffice it to say, everything was delicious, even on the second day. If soul food served with love is what you are looking for, Heavenly Choices is the perfect place to go!“

“In town for business and stopped by for Sunday brunch solo. The live music was amazing, great atmosphere and the food was good. My waiter was busy behind the bar so not as attentive but since I was chilling it didn't matter much. The host at the door has excellent customer service so I will definitely return!“

“You can tell their delicious food is cooked with experience and love. Nurtures your body and soul! Highly recommended.“

“came here randomly never heard of it, don't usually eat soul food but I do love Cajun food. the place was MUCH fancier than I was expecting and I loved the food quality. they really care about what they do and they have events. seems like a very cool casual/semi formal place. staff was super friendly“

“Stopped in after moving my son into U of H and it did not disappoint! We tried the oxtails, fried pork chop, smothered pork chops, and fish & shrimp plate—everything was cooked perfectly and nobody had a single complaint (which is rare because my youngest is super picky). The mac & cheese was the star, and my son loved the yams so much he ate two orders. No long wait, affordable prices, great food, and even better customer service.“

“The best baked potato ever you cannot even eat a whole one is so much I have the soul food one the brisket one oh my goodness I am going to have the seafood one the one with lobster I had the soul food one and it was fabulous 😋😋😋😋😋“

“Awesome food, well packaged, friendly customer service, great price for portion size, Black owned. I had the lemon fish, banana pudding, Parmesan wings, and fries. I highly recommend them all. Mr Foochie personally prepares your meal to perfection. Prayers to you and your business. Don't sleep on Foochies!“

“Very good three sides more than, ì could easy. Enjoyed“

“Amazing food, service and conversation. The oxtails were tender, delicious, and the best ever. My coworkers and I came after work and definitely will return!!!“

“Amazing food and service!“

“Definitely a good spot. EVERYTHING was awesome! Food, atmosphere, drinks. Highly recommended!“

“I love me some Mikki’s. I make it a mission to go every time I’m in Houston. Just went this past Thursday night right before closing. I’m only giving it a 4 because they changed the corn bread. Ms. Jaunita please bring the old cornbread wrapped in plastic wrap back!!!“

“I love buying my dinners from Farmers. I used to buy dinners twice a week and cook the rest of the week but now I have to slack off a bit because they started putting some type of Louisiana spice or whatever type of spice in the food. Not everybody eats food with that type of spice so I guess they're catering to only one type of taste bud. Also, the cook has started over-salting everything, trying to kill us folk with high blood pressure. I'm trying to hang in there but I might have to totally quit because they're even putting Spice in the corn and I love corn and I can't eat that type of spice in my corn 🌽.“

“my fiancé and i came in today and it was an amazing experience start to finish. great service and even more amazing food! gumbo, catfish, mac and cheese and the creamy crawfish sauce all an 100000/10! i would recommend to anyone!“

“When I say have mercy… have mercy… yes indeed this food is excellent and we did reg spice and enough for us because it’s so tasty. I did oxtails and shrimp and can get 3 servings out of my plate. My hubby did a pasta… are it all though. lol. My daughter did fried shrimp and can get 2 meals out of it. Try many dishes and share. They threw in some greens that taste like home. Will order that next time. This was our first visit and they will see us again. Great food. Actually this is from his wife Linda. He agreed though. lol.“

“Family Discount Food? Chile... This place exceeded expectations! I found them on another Google review for a different soul food restaurant. Walking in there took me back in time to the days when you had to be inside before the streetlights even thought about coming on. Back when families still had reunions and your cousins were your first friends. It was like good memories just wrapped themselves around you.
The service was great! We were warmly greeted as we made our way into the store. The two ladies at the hot food counter were so welcoming and inviting. They weren't staff... they were family. They were so genuine and you can tell they really love the people and the community. Auntie at the cash register was holding it down too and made sure we were taken care of even on the way out of the door. On top of all of that... the food was on point!! 10 out of 10... would certainly recommend. Go!“

“The Food was Flavorful .😋I will be going back.“

“As a retired baker I have high expectations when I order treats and Brown Sugar do not disappoint. I asked for a themed cake and cookies for my daughter’s party, not only did everything look fantastic, they tasted great too. Everyone loved the treats, they were almost too pretty to eat……we will be fighting over the last piece of cake (If I don’t eat it at midnight) and the teenager has laid claim to the last few cookies. We are repeat customers and will continue to order goodies and pop in to the food truck for work and personal orders.“

“The food was unbelievable! The jerk sauce was awesome... not too sweet, not too spicy! Will definitely be back for more!“

“The food was amazing service was prompt and courteous. The drinks are delicious.“

“The Food is Outstanding...You have to try it“

“First time here since reopening! Definitely worth checking out, super friendly and courteous staff. A true family affair!“

“Horrible customer service. The young ladies that work there are not professional at all. Ghetto is it best!!! Family business so you cant talk to anyone regarding your first experience there“

“I ordered twice through their website, unfortunately they were out of the stuff to make some of what I wanted the first time. The guy there called me to let me know there was an issue and canceled my order for me so I could reorder. Great customer service. I ended up getting the fish & baked Mac as well as the chicken and waffle to eat the next day. The guy through in a container of what I think was Gumbo as a bonus for the issue. The fish and Mac was fantastic very filling, very tasty. I planned to eat the C&W the next day but wanted to try a bit of the Gumbo. I was full. I am not really a Gumbo fan. I ate the whole thing, which was decent amount, not quite a pint I think. It was amazing. Fyi guess what, I reheated the C&W the next day, and it too, was amazing. Great place, great customer service. Order on their website, verify their location on their insta, you won't be disappointed, even if they don't have what you wanted the first time. Good food doesn't need deserts anyway.“

“I love this Restaurant and Bar! The restaurant's soul food menu has DELICIOUS entrees. The bar food is tasty as well and the hand crafted drinks are on point. The ambiance and DJs are awesome, and the music is great to unwind to if you're looking for a solid vibe and atmosphere. I highly recommend the Southern Bistro!“

“I ordered door dash & baby that food hit the spot...I've been craving some good ole' soul food but being my baby is in the hospital I couldn't make it & ordered it....THAT FOOD IS AMAZING!!!!! I will always get the yams & cabbage as a side with EXTRA cabbage!!!!“

“I was one of their first customers when they first opened. Im Hispanic (Mexican)so I'm not familiar with soul food or Cajun . The owner was very kind ,friendly to introduce me to his menu he had which I end up ordering some oxtails with greens and Mac say it's delicious fresh out the pot . Since then I got hooked . Good spot“

“Great food, friendly service. Soul Cat provided food for a neighborhood party. Food was fresh, lightly fried, delicious and large portions. We’d invite them back!“

“We had the smothered steak with mashed potatoes and green beans, and the fried pork chop basket with waffle fries. We also got the peach cobbler. All three were excellent!The steak fell apart it was so tender, and the potatoes and gravy were delicious. Even the simple green beans tasted special with food like that!The fried pork chop basket came with two delicious, juicy, perfectly seasoned pork chops. I think those were the best pork chops I've eaten in years.The peach cobbler was so good. Brown sugar-y and cinnamon-y with tender peaches and crust... yum!I highly recommend this food truck. In addition to the delicious food the owners were super nice, just great customer service.“

“😀GREAT FOOD. I had the jerk chicken plate. Once I started, I couldn't stop. The lemonade was delicious as well.“

“Definitely going back Great food great service“

“Went to Remos today and yesterday with my spouse. All 4 plates have been by far the best out of all the places we have tried in Houston!“

“First time experiencing this great business! Food was so delicious!!“

“The food was some of THE BEST soul food I’ve ever eaten! I had the oxtails with the rice, Mac and cheese with a side of cornbread. The food was so flavorful, the portion amount was generous and the price was very reasonable!!This food was so good I didn’t need to add any additional seasoning or sauce to it! Not only was the food good, the staff talked to us and had us laughing from the time we walked in the door until the time we walked out. Whenever I come back to Houston, I will definitely be stopping back in!“

“Best Southern Food in downtown Houston located in the tunnel at Commerce Tower. I visited for the first time today and the turkey flats were juicy and delicious! The macaroni & cheese was amazing and the red beans with rice was yummy! The peach tea was sweet and refreshing. Kim makes everything fresh every day and she took great care of us. I can’t wait to come back!“

“Something you would never expect from inside a gas station...my plan is try everything on the menu...this is my 3rd time and so far have not been disappointed...if you get a chance check it out...the chicken so far is my favorite...but on "soul food Sunday's" the oxtail is the best...“

“My wife was craving pupusas but I was craving pollo asado so we ordered both.The pupusas were big and stuffed with cheese. The curtido had the perfect “pickled” taste. The salsa was tasty with a kick!The pollo asado plate fed us both and we had enough left over for a second round each. The pollo asado was very flavorful and the smoked sausages were a nice surprise. The rice was good and the charro beans were delicious. They had a good amount of sausage and bacon in them.“

“I love these wings. When I come see my momma I come get these wings“

“The food is absolutely amazing here!“

“First time trying Dibble Dabble lab was kind of late so I didn’t want to get fries. The wings were breaded lemon pepper. I rate them 5/5. I also had a sample of the following sauces (don’t quote me on the exact names): BBQ 5/5!! I don’t typically like BBQ wings, but this sauce was really good! Garlic Parmesan 5/5 this sauce was a creamy sauce topped Parmesan cheese, something different but oh so good! habanero I won’t rate this one because I don’t like spicy. I went back the next day for lunch and I’ll leave a different review for that meal. 5/5 would and did return!“

“I never had collard greens as finger food. These egg rolls are so good and huge. Plenty to share. Make it a combo. The fries are hot and crisp and seasoned nicely. Thank you for a wonderful dinner.“

“I tried this place out. I almost missed it cause it is so small but the soul food here is delicious. So far, I had the turkey leg, baked chicken, and the meat balls. Man I love the baked chicken, it was the best. I have not had a bad meal here. Already been here twice. Great sides. good cabbage and corn. Definitely will keep coming to this place.“

“I’ve worked with and for Sarah for years and I’ve eaten an array of her dishes. She is an INCREDIBLE chef! Do yourselves a flavor and follow this woman! Plus, she’s really funny and cool. Cheers!“