Food was delicious and service was great!! Large serving as meal included a main dish, 3 sides,…read morecornbread and dessert. All was fabulous! Plus, large restaurant with lots of room.

FOOD: There was very little selection to choose from. Based on our experience, we could tell the…read morefood didn't seem very fresh and may have been sitting out all day. We both felt really heavy afterward, and my mom even felt sick after eating there. It was just basic diner food and a bit overpriced for something you can get almost anywhere else. However, the cake that comes with the cornbread was my favorite part. SERVICE: The service was fine. It had more of a cafeteria-style vibe, so there isn't much to say about it. AMBIANCE: The inside felt very run down. The bar wasn't even finished and didn't look like it was ever used. Overall, it had a very hole-in-the-wall feel.

They serve up the stuff that reminds me of my Maw maw's kitchen on a Sunday afternoon! Yall know…read morewhat I'm talking about!

Loved the bread pudding and rum sauce. Chef Abair was also very nice and had a passion for his…read moreservice.

I ordered 3 plates from the Friday menu. I had the crawfish and the fettuccine plates and for an…read moreadditional charge I added fried catfish. The catfish was extremely salty. Could not even eat more than one bite. I spent close to 80 dollars for half the food to not be edible. The potato salad had no texture and no seasoning. I brought these plates based off of word of mouth what someone told me won't be purchasing anything from here again.

Stopped by their new location to pick up a plate for me and my husband. Our first time trying…read morethem. One good sign was the long line inside as well as the drive thru. Loved the renovations they made inside. It was a Wednesday so I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak, mashed potatoes, green beans and corn. Chicken Fried steak was seasoned and tender. The mashed potatoes were a little stiff, the green beans were a little salty and the corn was under seasoned. The cornbread was a little dry, but the flavor was good. My husband had the baked chicken, rice with gravy, yams and cabbage. He said it was okay. The rice was sticky, the gravy didn't taste homemade, chicken was under seasoned, the yams were more like a casserole and the cabbage was over cooked. We will be going back to try something else and perhaps during a less crowed time.

very good condition and very clean and the food is alway cook fresh and very good and tasty and the…read moremanager and her staff is alwys very pleasant always will gave a 10 for the food and the services.

I'd recommend mama Reta's for their fried chicken for sure!! Very flavorful and the crunch was…read moreexceptional.... Best fried chicken I've had out!! The sides were a little less flavorful and I was disappointed. I ordered green beans, cabbage, red beans and yams. Yams were good. I'd order chicken and Mae my own sides. It's a drive through so I can't speak to the ambiance. The service and staff were awesome and felt very much like family!! I love that! Will be back for the fried chicken for sure!

Portions are huge and service is great! We shared a plate of the beef fritters between three of us…read moreso we had room for pie. Meal was tasty southern cooking but the pies are the real showstopper. We had coconut, chocolate, and peach. The peach has nutmeg in it so beware if you dislike nutmeg, like me. The meringue on the coconut and chocolate was a work of art and at least 6" tall. Absolutely worth the stop!

Shoot, once again I forgot to take a picture! There were three "blue plate specials" available,…read morefried chicken, turkey and dressing and ham with two sides, carrots&peas, and squash. We got the turkey. For the price(15.99), the serving of turkey wasn't very generous, maybe a scant half-cup of turkey. One the plus side, they did have dark meat, and it has some cranberry dressing. The corn meal dressing was very generous, and moist. It had a generous serving of carrots&peas, not so generous with the squash. We did get a slice of Bumbleberry pie, and peach pie. I was really looking forward to the Bumbleberry pie, as it was supposed to have raspberries, blueberries, strawberries, and blackberries. I hope that's correct. I was picturing a slice of thick pie just brimming over with fat, juicy berries. Instead I got a thin, flat piece of pie with the bottom 3/4 of the pie filled with a pinkish-red opaque jelly of sorts, and a sparse, then layer of mashed berries on top, just plunder the crust. The body of the pie was just under an inch thick, maybe 3/4" thick. It was an EXTREME disappointment, considering how the town is supposed to be the ""Pie Capital of Louisiana". If I were you, don't bother getting the Bumbleberry pie, but do get the peach; it was outstanding! I wish I had the recipe! The flavor of the peaches came through, it was sweet and delicious, without being heavily sweetened with spices, overwhelming the peaches. Yummy! I'm only rating it a "three", as the service was lacking.

This was my 1st time in this establishment and the service was absolutely excellent. They we're…read morevery informative, friendly and courteous. The food was seasoned very well and cooked how I like my food. The atmosphere was comfortable made you feel like at home. I would highly recommend this establishment especially if your in the mood for a home cooked meal and don't feel like turning your stove/oven on..lol

The atmosphere is wonderful, the customer service is Amazing!! I got the Monday special smothered…read moreturkey necks with 2 sides yams and cabbage

Outstanding flavor, freshness and portion size. The service is very friendly and quick.read more

On my way back from a neighboring city outside to stop in and grab something to eat. Ended up…read moregetting the red beans and rice with the fried chicken wings for a little over $12. The red beans and rice was delicious. The wings were in my opinion on the small side but they were delicious.

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!

Food is absolutely amazing. Great service and great prices. Clean little restaurant. Down home…read morecooking at its best!!