We were in the mood for BBQ on Juneteenth and we just so happened to come across this local black…read moreowned gem. We gave them a ring to confirm hours (a must do!) and was delighted to hear that they were open. The menu has plenty of solid options; we didn't see cornbread listed and would have loved to have that with our meal. We took home the chicken bbq platter and ribs platter with a side of mac and cheese, greens, potato salad, and burger beans. I was expecting the chicken bbq to have more of a vinegar base but it was on the sweet side instead and a sandwich. It was tasty either way. The ribs were pretty good too, we had two sauces and we were a big fan of the hot sauce (it was less tangy than the medium sauce). All of the sides were a hit, seasoned well. I wish I could pick a favorite but am unable to lol. We will certainly be back to try more, the service was also exceptional and it was great chatting with patrons about the history of the place.

Good smoke meats the sides were good the customer services Great atmosphere is great everything was…read morehot and fresh

This food truck has started popping up around my office lately. A coworker told me about it, and I…read moreinitially looked for it and couldn't find it. But now I seem to find it conveniently on 19th whenever I'm walking over there! Right now they're there on Mondays and Thursdays -- I recall searching for them on other days, but I didn't see them at the locations their website said they would be. But since it's been consistently coming to 19th Street, I have had the opportunity to have it twice, and I had the JerkBowl each time. The chicken comes off the bone so easily, and it is indeed JERKED! It's got a great taste, and the yellow rice it comes with compliments it very well. I will be trying their mac and cheese and greens in the near future, hopefully. I hope that they continue to get great business because this is food that should not be ignored! They seem to also actively become familiar with their regulars and they're super polite.

I FINALLY got to this spot!! It's been on my list of "Go To's" for a second now. Good people let me…read moretell you...I'm so very glad that I went!! Located at 6120 Marlboro Pike., District Heights M.D. nestled between a tattoo parlor, and a couple other stores you'll find @luvplatesgrill with their beautifully designed black & orange signage!! This spot is momentarily take out only, they accept cash, and credit/debit, and they also have catering available. Their menu is concise, simple, and effective. They have sizable bowls like their DC Gumbo (with turkey sausage, and hormone free chicken $15), and their Homestyle Jerk Chicken (24 hour marinated wings smothered over red beans & rice $15). They also have some signature sandwiches like their "Jimmy Blue"(Maryland lump crab cake $20), and their "Fall off the Bone"(24 hour LuvRub-Ribs-w/BBQ sweet sauce $10). The sides include their World Famous Mac n Cheese (pictured-$8 reg. size), "Mamas Greens"(pictured-$8 reg. size), and their flavorful Red beans & Rice ($4 reg. size). On this trip I copped their Mac n Cheese, a Homestyle Jerk chicken sandwich (pictured-$6 on potato bread), and their 3 for $20 deal where I chose the Pan-seared Salmon ($3 extra), Mamas greens, and the 24 hr. Jerk chicken with the Red beans, and rice. So I started by dipping into the greens...FRESH, and seasoned to perfection!! I then took a bite out of the jerk chicken sandwich...I didn't want to stop!! It was glistening with flavor, a hint of bbq mixed with the jerk made for a tasty sandwich. Then I put a fork to the jerk wings, and watched the meat fall off the bone right into the red beans and rice. Spiced right, savory...it hit the spot. So I'm not a huge Salmon fan, but their pan seared fish with peppers, jerk sauce with a hint of bbq...made me a bigger fan!! Deliciousness!! Lastly I tackled that Mac n Cheese...I was leery via the price, and the "World Famous" title. When you go...GET IT...it's worth it. Customer service was phenomenal, they patiently explained their meals, and spotlighted the freshness of their food (which you can definitely taste). Parking is tricky, it's a very small lot they share. GO!! TRUST!! That's it.

EllaRay's was so good! I appreciate the fact that its one of those 'if you know, you know' places…read more From the parking lot, I don't think many would know that this is where this great spot is located. I was invited here for dinner with a high school friend who had been here before, and I text him appreciating the NEXT DAY, to say how good this place was. When you come in, you pass the bar and I'm sure someone has already greeted you by then. The customer service here was great! Throughout our entire hour.5 stay at EllaRay's, my table of 2 was probably asked at least 5 times if we needed anything - in the best way too, not the inconvenience type. The food is served hot-bar style, with someone there to present to you whatever you want. I ordered the smothered turkey, mac&chz, and cabbage, along with some red velvet cake and a mixed lemonade-tea mix that was sweeeeeet! The food itself was DELICIOUS. The smothered turkey was exactly that - see the picture of the portions too. The mac&chz was also that, cheesy, and the cabbage had a great spice to it, that I enjoyed! My friend ordered the yams, string beans and catfish - and from what he let me try (I was only interested in trying the catfish), I loved it! I think it would be something that I'd order as my side next time. For desert, I had the cake the following day and loved the fact that the icing was homemade - not heavy or thick. Now the only thing that I haven't noted was the service. Was the staff attentive and great with their recommendations, yes - but their line was just so long. Maybe I came during a rush but to get all of the delicious food offered, it did take a little longer than expected. Other that that, I loved this place! Pack your patience, and appetite!

Everyone swears they have the best authentic soul food. A claim like that is subjective for real…read more Unfortunately, Ella Ray's Cafe was a miss for me. This buffet style soul food spot lacked flavor and seasoning. I ordered turkey wings w/ collard greens and yams as my 2 sides. They give you what they say is cornbread but more like a corn muffin. Bland. The only thing I liked was the sweet tea. The service was ok, ambiance average, food mediocre.

The only reason I'm not giving them 5 starts is because I would love to see more sides being made…read more However, I came back two days in a row for the rub dinner. I got 5 big juicy ribs, potato salad and collards. Let me tell you SOMETHING. I tore that food up both days. It's enough food to share, so my mom and I spilt a dinner. The mild sauce actually had a little kick to it and I used it all as a side. The potato salad is plain but delicious. I loved it honestly and personally I put a lil bit o greens on the fork. It came with white bread as well, and a small coleslaw. I may tell them to keep it bc I prefer their potato salad over the slaw. I do want to go back and try their other menu items but those RIBS are a hit for me! I'll be back for sure!

They have not lost anything. The chicken was so good and tender and that sauce!!!!…read moreA PLUS is, for years they only took cash, they added credit/debit payment options recently. Sorry I don't eat pork ribs so I can't speak to that!

The food is EXCELLENT! The oxtails, while not huge, are extremely tender and incredibly flavorful…read more Honestly, the best I've had in the DMV! My wife gets the curry chicken and LOVES it! And everything tastes like it was just made. But what we like just as much is the customer service. When we order from DoorDash and ask for extra sauce/gravy, we get EXTRA! The portions are huge and there's no skimping and no upcharging. And the gentleman who answered the phone when we called to extend our gratitude after a great meal was so pleasant and appreciative. Eat here! I promise, you'll love it!!

Had the goat curry roti. Very interesting style compared to o what I'm used to having…read more Goat was flavored very well, a little bit of spicy kick. Parking was a bit tight. I recommend going past the restaurant and parking further up in the parking lot.

My first Door Dash delivery and I'm pleasantly surprised. I took a chance on ordering from a place…read moreI'd never heard of and I'm glad I did. In the picture is pulled pork and brisket with collard greens and cucumber, corn and tomato salad. Also got the soul rolls but forgot to take a pic before I devoured them (the other container is the dipping sauce). I'm full from the soul rolls so I'll have to eat the rest of the food later. Tasted the brisket, pulled port and cucumber, corn and tomato salad and had to remind myself that I was already full! Food is very nicely flavored. Will definitely order again. Food arrived before the appointed time so I was happy.

Closed and phone number out of service. Really wish they would put a closed sign up to save the…read moretime.

This is my third time ordering, and I must say they have been fairly consistent with the flavor…read moreprofile. I've never gone inside of this establishment, always order through Uber eats so I can not speak on the interior/overall ambiance but I've never gotten the vibes they aren't clean. Today I ordered the following: Loaded baked potato with chicken, broccoli, bell peppers and cheese: I enjoyed my potato and would order again. However I think the actual potato could use seasoning and the overall dish could be elevated with a drizzle/sauce. I will also add the first time I had the chicken baked potato, my chicken was cubed. This time it looks like they used the chopped/shredded chicken from the cheesesteaks. Turkey wings: I haven't tried them yet but they look really good, my only suggestion would be to have a sauce/gravy on the side. Potato salad: good flavor, seasoned well. A little looser than I normally like but that doesn't take away from the flavor. Oreo cream pie: the first time I ordered, the pie was absolutely delicious. This time around, it was still good but I could taste the milk and it seemed a little old. Not spoiled, but I could actually taste milk. The service was on point, my food was delivered a little earlier than expected, so I am pleased about that. Would I order again, absolutely this is hands down my favorite place for getting a loaded baked potato

The lobby area was disheveled looking. The grab n go beverage case was messy. They didn't have…read moreeverything I ordered but no one told me this when I paid for my food. It presented with a lack any pride in ownership and attention to detail. I ordered the pork chop dinner with cabbage and Mac n cheese. They didn't have cabbage so they gave me greens. The pork chops were meh. Didn't care for the Mac n cheese. And this hot food meal was served to me in a clear plastic container meant for cold food, like a salad. This place could be great and they have lots of opportunity for improvement.

Opened in 2019 inside a small strip mall, Addie Loves Soul is a tiny soul good restaurant near the…read moreD.C.-Maryland border in Ward 7. A friend and I stopped by for lunch around 12:15pm on a Tuesday. Here's our experience. 1) Food: Since we wanted to try a few things, we ordered two platters- the fried whiting with two sides and the turkey leg with two sides. For dessert, we got the peach cobbler with whipped cream. Most every dish was well seasoned and full of flavor, but the winners were the turkey leg, fried whiting, mac and cheese, and yams. 2) Drinks: They sell iced tea, lemonade, and juice as well as sodas and bottled water. I enjoyed the lemonade. 3) Service: It's attentive and helpful. With two other customers inside eating, our food came out in ten minutes. Staff frequently checked in on us, including the cooks asking us about the food. 4) Space: It's small with a single booth and a few small tables in the back. Most pick up food for takeout. There's a restroom in the back. The entire place is homey and clean. 5) Area: There's a small parking lot out front. It's near the D.C.-Maryland border so there's an old boundary stone nearby.

Food is amazing, service is amazing, and food was hot and fresh! The owner is the sweetest!read more

I'll give it a solid 3, 3.5 stars. The ribs are large and tender. But, the way they are BBQ'd is a…read morelittle different in taste. It wasn't a bad taste or flavor. It's just not what you're used to considering it's BBQ ribs. They were fully cooked, a nice char on the surface, a little salty to me. I got the seafood salad to go along with my platter. It wasn't anything to yell about. Just some regular.

First of all the food is warmed up in the microwave, that threw me off right there. It was…read moreterrible. The chicken, the ribs, the canned string beans, I was highly disappointed.

I've been here so many times, and every time I am reminded of why I keep coming!…read more If you're here for either breakfast or lunch there will be a line and the service will be a little slow but it is 1000 percent worth it. The ladies are always nice but BUSY! There is some seating but it's mostly carry out/hot bar style. Portion sizes are crazy but worth it for the money (please don't change)! The fried chicken is always a go to but the pork chops are also delicious! For breakfast, BEC on croissant, HANDS DOWN!

The food was good. I wished they would use separate food containers the veggies, especially collard…read moregreens, peas, cabbage, I would probably order more often but my fried pork chops and fried fish are drenched and takes away from the chops and the fish.