icanluv2 Posted March 19, 2007 Share Posted March 19, 2007 Where are the best soul food places in Houston? I've tried Mickeys on W. Bellfort and 59 already. The meat loaf and ox tails were pretty good. Just wanted to know other places. I remember going to a place near Richmond and Dunvale(?) a while back, but don't recall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbigtex56 Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 A few of the more famous ones:The Breakfast Klub 3711 Travis reviewThis Is It 207 W. Gray reviewThelma's Barbeque 1020 Live Oak St review Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sevfiv Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 there's also Alfreda's on Almeda (near Southmore) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidtownCoog Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I'd like to try this place: http://www.houstonpress.com/2007-01-18/din...verend-s-lunch/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Soul On the Bayeaux on Dowling St. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToolMan Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 Thelma's Barbeque? That's good ole Texas BBQ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I'd like to try this place: http://www.houstonpress.com/2007-01-18/din...verend-s-lunch/This place sounds interesting. Im a sucker for large portions of good food at cheap prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Great Hizzy! Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 (edited) Thelma's is better than This Is It, IMO. I don't know if the original Family Cafe is still open in Third Ward but that's another option, if you're in the neighborhood--although, I'd place it beneath both Thelma's and This Is It.And I've also heard that Soul On The Bayeaux is pretty good, although I've never been myself. Edited March 20, 2007 by The Great Hizzy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 West Gray Cafe used to be good, back in the day. Dont know about now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I'm partial to D&D's Soul Food on FM 1960. A bit far out for you (inner loop) city dwellers, but the best soul food in the city IMHO.See full review here: http://www.b4-u-eat.com/houston/restaurant...ews/rsv4280.asp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Timmy Chan's Posted March 20, 2007 Share Posted March 20, 2007 I've eaten at Martinique Creole Kitchen several times recently, and I've enjoyed the food. It's not exactly soul food, but some of the daily specials fit the bill.It's a little pricy in my opinion, but they don't skimp on portions. Maybe I'd call it "upscale" down-home cooking.They're fairly new (open about 2 months now?), on Holly Hall between Fannin and Almeda. If you go, don't miss the bread pudding...it's tremendous! Best bourbon sauce ever...http://www.martiniquecreolekitchen.com/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 I wouldn't consider Thelma's to be a Soul Food eatery, she's primarily BBQ. The last few times I went there, she got an attitude and unpleasant demeanor with many of the patrons for no visible reason. I no longer patronize her business. If you'd like some good BBQ without the attitude, take a trek out to the hood in the Acres Homes area and try out Burn's BBQ on DePriest. Thing is, it's carryout only, but I think there may be a picnic table outside. Maybe even buy a burned CD from this guy who always sells them outside. I also eat at This Is It on W. Gray sometimes, but their vegetables are starting to taste more and more like they come out a can instead of fresh. They're also going up on their ox-tail prices, apparently there's a shortage of ox-tails. There's also Just Ox-Tails on Reed Rd. near Scott, it's directly across the street from Worthing HS. Last few times I tried to go, a line was stretching out the door. They had some good gumbo. There's a new soul food restaurant out on Hwy 6 in the Sugar Land/Richmond/West Houston area called Pass The Peas. It was formerly a Chili's. I would like to try them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 They're also going up on their ox-tail prices, apparently there's a shortage of ox-tails. OxTails have become an expensive dish. Have you priced them in the stores lately? :( :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JLWM8609 Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 Nope, I haven't had a chance to price them for myself at the stores. Too bad though, since in recent years they've become one of my favorite foods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.S.O.N. Posted March 24, 2007 Share Posted March 24, 2007 (edited) I've eaten at Martinique Creole Kitchen several times recently, and I've enjoyed the food. It's not exactly soul food, but some of the daily specials fit the bill.It's a little pricy in my opinion, but they don't skimp on portions. Maybe I'd call it "upscale" down-home cooking.They're fairly new (open about 2 months now?), on Holly Hall between Fannin and Almeda. If you go, don't miss the bread pudding...it's tremendous! Best bourbon sauce ever...http://www.martiniquecreolekitchen.com/You know OTC, You've made me realize something. Creole and Soul Food cuisine fusions are not uncommon here in Southeast Texas. Boudin and Etouffee, and "dirty rice" are likely to be served as sides at the same places as smothered Ox tails. Is this phenomenon comparable to Tex/Mex? Edited March 25, 2007 by J.A.S.O.N. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mkultra25 Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 I wouldn't consider Thelma's to be a Soul Food eatery, she's primarily BBQ. The last few times I went there, she got an attitude and unpleasant demeanor with many of the patrons for no visible reason. I no longer patronize her business. If you'd like some good BBQ without the attitude, take a trek out to the hood in the Acres Homes area and try out Burn's BBQ on DePriest. Thing is, it's carryout only, but I think there may be a picnic table outside. Maybe even buy a burned CD from this guy who always sells them outside. I keep meaning to try Burns, but haven't made it over there yet. I've always been pretty partial to Williams Smokehouse on Wheatley - great BBQ and friendly folks. I got a rib dinner for lunch there on Friday, and realized that it had been way too long since I'd last been there when I drove right past it - the road had changed enough to where I didn't recognize it for a moment. That section of Wheatley used to be a 2-lane. It's since been expanded to a 4-lane with a median, and some of the trees in the area have been cleared. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 You know OTC, You've made me realize something. Creole and Soul Food cuisine fusions are not uncommon here in Southeast Texas. Boudin and Etouffee, and "dirty rice" are likely to be served as sides at the same places as smothered Ox tails. Is this phenomenon comparable to Tex/Mex?On a recent trip with co-workers to D&Ds on 1960 I had a question about 'soul food' from one of my co-workers who had never eaten soul food. Another colleague asked the same question. But basically they knew the dishes, just not the 'genre' of cooking.So it got me to wondering if the 'term' soul food is typical among blacks, but kinda unknown outside of that social network? Is it just known as something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 On a recent trip with co-workers to D&Ds on 1960 I had a question about 'soul food' from one of my co-workers who had never eaten soul food. Another colleague asked the same question. But basically they knew the dishes, just not the 'genre' of cooking.So it got me to wondering if the 'term' soul food is typical among blacks, but kinda unknown outside of that social network? Is it just known as something else?Okay ... this is my last review on B4-u-Eat for D&D's if anyone is interested and happens to be out by 1960 and having a taste for 'soul food'.Enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.S.O.N. Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 On a recent trip with co-workers to D&Ds on 1960 I had a question about 'soul food' from one of my co-workers who had never eaten soul food. Another colleague asked the same question. But basically they knew the dishes, just not the 'genre' of cooking.So it got me to wondering if the 'term' soul food is typical among blacks, but kinda unknown outside of that social network? Is it just known as something else? 1. The term "Soul Food" is typical among Blacks 2. Though some dishes are unique to soul food, others are simply southern "country" cooking. I've noticed however, that in southeast Texas just about every soul food restaurant I have eaten at has Creole/Cajun dishes on the menu. Now that I live in the Metroplex, I've realized that this is kind of unique to our area. I think thats pretty cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted March 25, 2007 Share Posted March 25, 2007 Okay ... this is my last review on B4-u-Eat for D&D's if anyone is interested and happens to be out by 1960 and having a taste for 'soul food'.Enjoy. You have recommended this place before. I am going to try it soon, promise If it is bad im going to be mad at you I just have to talk myself into driving east down that traffic hell called FM 1960 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 You have recommended this place before. I am going to try it soon, promise If it is bad im going to be mad at you I just have to talk myself into driving east down that traffic hell called FM 1960 It really is worth the trip. Hey, I was going around town today looking at houses and came across two very interesting things. 1. There is a Frenchey's (yes, with an E) at i10E @ Waco (right on the corner) 2. I discovered another 'soul food' restaurant called Fruits Cafe on Fulton. Anyone ever heard of that place? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbcu Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 where at on 1960? I heard there was one and went looking for it but never found it....The Frenchey's with an "e" is a franchise location.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston1stWordOnTheMoon Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 where at on 1960? I heard there was one and went looking for it but never found it....The Frenchey's with an "e" is a franchise location....If i remember correctly in another thread, he said it was on FM 1960, closer to I45. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icanluv2 Posted March 26, 2007 Author Share Posted March 26, 2007 Good info here. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houstonmacbro Posted March 26, 2007 Share Posted March 26, 2007 If i remember correctly in another thread, he said it was on FM 1960, closer to I45.D&Ds is at FM 1960 and ... what is that street ...? Lemme see ... okay, here it is ... FM 1960 @ Beaver Spring Drive. It's not as far away as it sounds if you take i45 north to 1960, go left under the freeway (headed west), and go down about 5, maybe 6 lights. It will be on the right hand side in a strip center located next to a Cingular store.As I mentioned in one of my reviews ... be prepared to WAIT 'cause the service ain't exactly speedy, but the food is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Impossible Posted April 8, 2007 Share Posted April 8, 2007 if you're ever up in huntsville, about five to ten minutes towards livingston on 190 is a place called down home cooking. it's one of my favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.S.O.N. Posted April 9, 2007 Share Posted April 9, 2007 Myles J Soul Food Restaurant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hbcu Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 ain't that the place where they jacked up the valentine's day prices by 50%? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.A.S.O.N. Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 ain't that the place where they jacked up the valentine's day prices by 50%?I have no idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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