This place is so good. Down home style food and the sweetest ladies. They serve buffet style…read more It's a meat and 3 side type place and they have desserts too. I have the fried pork chops (2 thin breakfast style) macaroni and cheese, black eyed peas and sweet potatoes and cornbread. It was all very good. If living or traveling through Trinity stop by and give it a try. You won't be disappointed.

Had the best meal I've had in a very long time. The greens reminded me of my grandmas and actually…read moregot a little emotional. The fish and shrimp had a light crispy cornmeal based fry to them. EXCELLENT! Our waiter was such a sweetheart. We will definitely be back then next time we come through this area

Best fried catfish in the whole town of Huntsville. Service was good. Nice music playing. Can't say…read moretoo much about the tea it was old I thought it said free drink and dessert if you dine in. We never got offered either.

The food was so GOOD the owner was very friendly and welcoming…read more The menu variety and daily specials are awesome as well. Enjoyed the food tremendously for a first visit! Will definitely be going back

Great place, nice people and good food. I would highly recommend. The location is convenient and…read morenear to Houston, Dayton, Liberty.

A Little Southern Soul Food Stop in Orange, TX!…read more We stopped at Real Southern Cooking while passing through Orange after hearing it was a great spot for good, old-fashioned Southern Soul Food cooking. I had a couple of sides, while my friends each tried different menu items. Everyone agreed the food was tasty, flavorful, and definitely worth the stop! It's always nice to discover a local small business along the way, and I'm so glad we decided to stop in. I especially love supporting small businesses whenever I can. Definitely adding Real Southern Cooking to my list of places to visit again. If you're passing through Orange, on a weekday, it's worth making the stop! We'll definitely be back!

"I need to eat here some time." I kept saying that every time I crossed the railroad track on the…read moreway to the government offices. Real Southern Cooking appeared to be the tiny self-proprietor choke-and-puke that I love. Well, I tried it today. The Hunny and I have been married for 21 years, and between all of the choices, this is the one where we went for our anniversary. Real Southern Cooking looks more cafe than restaurant. Not fancy at all, just a few tables in a small area. The entire menu fits on two 8.5x11 pieces of paper on the wall. It appeals to those who say "I just want good food at a low price" - um, like me. It felt down home, too. We were surprised to see a Hispanic mama & her son behind the counter; service with a smile. The black man I expected in the back was seated at a table, finishing his lunch, and he was not only informative about the spice on everything, but friendly after witnessing us praying before eating. Some utility workers came in too, "I wish I could order everything!" It appears to be a place with a daily clientele. We both had chicken: the Hunny, chicken spaghetti, me, fried chicken. She liked hers, but found it a little spicy, like the chef included Rotel Tomatoes in the sauce. I had three small pieces, and it reminded me of extra-crunchy skin at places like Krispy Krunchy Chicken. The meat was tender and not too hot. 2 sides are included, and the amount of red beans & rice I got was larger than a mere side. Real Southern Cooking is indeed one of those places that fits the Southern diner stereotype, including the good food at a low price. Not totally Texas, but totally Southern. If you're traveling on I-10, it is located downtown, a few miles off the freeway. A few more items on the menu would take it up to 5-star territory; as you see, many Yelpers have it there now. Enjoy it now, ya hear?

I loved the Food and the Service and Ambiance last time we went there with my Dad before he Died in…read moreSeptember

Yummy food and friendly people. My son is usually really picky about food going out but he loved…read moretheir food. We left our cornbread but we will be back.

Picked up to-go lunch of their daily chicken with dressing special. The food is excellent! Truly…read morecomfort food! The roast chicken was served on a bed of dressing with gravy poured on top. Collard greens were so fresh and perfectly seasoned. I wasn't prepared to be impressed with the mac and cheese but it was definitely homemade and with real cheese. Loved it! The 10 minute wait while they prepared our food was definitely worth it! It is only one item, their daily special, that is available. This simple, unassuming storefront is definitely worth your time and appetite!! You won't be disappointed.

The Food is excellent, the seating is quaint and very clean…read more Melissa is a wonderful entrepreneur and has a great little place!!

The food at Esther's was absolutely delicious! I honestly didn't realize how huge the portions were…read more-- you can literally share a meal. The restaurant itself was also very clean and well kept. However, the staff could definitely improve on friendliness. There was no welcome, no smiles, and the cashier looked upset the entire time. At one point an employee came up to her and they were both snapping at each other, which is not the best first impression for new customers. You guys are first point of contact when we come in, please improve this. Also... the tea?! Guys, this was some of the BEST tea ever! So how do you run out of tea?! I do want to give special recognition to the bus lady. She was extremely attentive, constantly on her feet making sure everyone was taken care of. She kept our waters filled, checked on us often, and overall gave amazing customer service. Even when she had to tell us there was no more tea, she was still so kind and helpful. Honestly, she's the reason we would come back. The front line staff... not so much. 3 stars for the server, line cashier but 5 stars go to Ms Lupe!

I recently tried Esther's. The ambiance was nice and the staff and service was good. Overall, the…read morefood was okay, with a few things that stood out more than others. We tried the hot honey chicken, baked chicken, rice, sweet potatoes, potato salad, greens, peach cobbler and mac & cheese. The turkey greens were good, and I enjoyed the mac & cheese as well. They also had a nice variety of other pork sides to choose from. The bake chicken was dry and bland for my taste, though. For our drinks, we mixed the strawberry Kool-Aid with lemonade. It was VERY sweet and had a bit of an aftertaste, so that wasn't really for me. Overall, nice atmosphere, good service and a decent meal. There were definitely 2 sides I enjoyed. The food didn't impress me enough to return.

Do you like soul food. Good down home cooking? Edith's has what you need. A modest little place and…read moreneighborhood. They have $5 Poor Man Specials. (Good on these folks). The server recommended the turkey wings and they were excellent! The mustard greens were lovely and the cornbread was sweet and tasty. Check out the menu. Exactly what I was Looking for. Yum! My meal was $12. Sold.

Wow best place ever. Truly the truth to southern cooking. Definitely a must try when in the area.read more

The food is great and the atmosphere is wonderful, I love going here the workers are very nice.read more

We make it a point to go to Richard's Cafe on our way back from cruising in Galveston Tx. They…read moreNEVER disappoint!! The point is plentiful, delicious, so much to choose from and the customer service is next to none! The restaurant was filled with diverse patrons, the mood was set to great old school music. The only draw back is that they are not closer to my home town. I would be there daily! The price was $25/plate and worth every penny. We had enough to eat a full plate that night at home.

Let me tell ya folks. If you're close to Shepard Texas,…read moreTexas Grill & Cafe is a must stop. Great cooked when you order Comfort Food. The staff was awesome, it was close to closing time and they was on the spot on and friendly. Hats off to them. Chicken Fried Chicken was cut with your fork tender, Mashed Taters was taters and okra was perfect. Merrie ordered the Grilled Chicken Sammich, must of been good. I didn't get a bite.

The food here is good. The servers are always kind. Do not…read moreremember having a bad experience with any of them. I normally get their coffee as it is great. The dining area inside is also pretty.