I'm beginning not to like commerical Soul Food. I looked at their TikTok video and was convinced we needed to try it. The hostess was very nice. The service was slow. I liked the N.O. Jazzy scenes. She gave us free slices of yellow watermelon. It was tasty. My fried ribs were dry and oversauced. The Mac & Cheese...no. The Greens...no. My wife had to ask for more fries because the ketchup that she put on them was sour. We looked at the bottom and almost all of the reddness was gone. The fish was rather good. read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I saw this spot and just had to try it since Southern food is good for the soul. Fried chicken: A- Crispy batter and very well seasoned! Chicken comes out juicy and hot, I enjoyed it very much. (Fried) okra: B+ Haven't had fried okra before but it's a pretty enjoyable form to eat it. It doesn't really pull apart easily when you bite it but it has the same batter as the fried chicken, so very tasty. Mac n cheese: A This version of Mac n cheese is so good, you can definitely taste the hefty amounts of butter and cheese so your arteries may not thank you but your taste buds will! read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Fried chicken, fried okra, Mac n cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

I was craving soul food so me and my partner googled soul food in Sacramento and tried our luck with this one. We came to a location at a busy intersection near a grocery outlet and dollar tree. The waitress was kind, helpful, and checked in on us despite handling a busy restaurant with 5 to gos and 3 dine-in tables. We ordered the two meal deal with spicy bbq chicken. The two sides we chose were mac and cheese and red beans and rice. We also ordered the shrimp and grits - i asked for the gravy on the side- but they accidentally put it on there. Im sooooo glad they did, because they know what they're doing . It was so good the way it was. For the side we got greens and it had flavor like a mf! The mac and cheese was ok. I like mine creamy and it was more like cheesy . My partner liked it, but for me it's a texture thing. Still tasty. I would go for the food again, and maybe try out one of the events they throw. It looks like a good time! read more

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Found this restaurant on Yelp, while searching for soul food. I came up from the South Bay for an event & had a craving. Came for the oxtails, but it was close to closing, and they had run out already. A few other items were sold out by that time too. So if you want a full menu to choose from, come early. We ordered the fried catfish with rice & gravy and greens for sides, and the chicken wings with mac & cheese and grits for sides. Everything was spot on deliciousness! Yum!!! The staff was so nice and very attentive. They actually seem happy to be there, which is not common these days. It was a breath of fresh air! Thanks Colo's! I wish you were in the South Bay! I'll definitely visit again next time I'm in the area. read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Top: catfish with rice & gravy + greens Bottom: chicken wings with Mac & cheese + grits - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

Oooh! Fried fish and chicken are breaded nicely with so much flavor! And the black eyed peas, again flavor! I definitely want to come back and try their shrimp po boys. Friendly staff, order came out quick. Will be back again. read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Inside - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

Me and my wife came here for a to go meal. When we entered the restaurant we were greeted by staff. Staff were friendly and polite. My wife ordered the red snapper fish, yams, shrimp and macaroni and cheese. My wife loved her plate. The fish and shrimp were cooked to perfection and seasoned well. The yams were sweet and flavorful. The macaroni and cheese were cooked to perfection and very cheesy. I ordered the catfish, ribs, okra and macaroni and cheese. The catfish and ribs were cooked to perfection and seasoned well. The okra and macaroni and cheese was the perfect side dish to the meat. Ambiance is customer friendly. A great place to get soul food. read more

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The owner is from Baton Rouge and as a Louisiana native, this food tastes like home. The food came out hot and fresh since it's made to order. Our server was kind and attentive. She offered us a deck of Uno cards to play while we waited for the food. The food, music, and decor will make you feel like you're home! Support a local Black-owned business by having a meal here. read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Catfish Dinner and BBQ Beef Links Dinner - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

Whew came here after work before they closed the location to support. My husband and I were throughly impressed and sad we didn't come sooner to visit. The owner let me sample the snapper and let me tell you it was fire. I order the two meats Snapper and shrimp with Mac and cheese and yams. Everything was so bomb and flavorful no complaints from me. My husband had catfish and the rib with okra and Mac and cheese. His food was good too and we can't wait to find Colo's when they relocate or whatever they are doing. The ambiance was like a traditional soul food restaurant good music and Louisiana items around the establishment. Let's just say we're a fan and the service was excellent! read more

The food was amazing! The service was top tier. My husband and I really enjoyed the food. They're so many options on the menu, so hard to choose from...lol The grilled chicken was seasoned to perfection. Hats off to the chef. read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Fried Catfish Fried Prawns Rice and Gravy - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Wow! From start to finish Colo's was exceptional. They treated us so well and the atmosphere was so welcoming. We played cards they provided prior to our food coming out. Everything was simply delicious. If ever visiting I'll be sure to return. read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Chicken n Waffle Brunch - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

I cannot believe I haven't reviewed this place yet. This is my second time here May 3. The ambience is immaculate. What I mean by that is I enjoy the decor and the place is clean, but the vibe is top-tier. The servers are friendly. The patrons are fun and if you look around, you will see most people playing games or in lively conversation at their table. The food is fire. They have a well thought out menu of comfort foods and I have never ordered something that disappointed me here. I actually got a picture of the grits and catfish this time. It was so very good. My son ate my leftovers and I wanted to go back the next day. If you are looking for a place to relax have a good time and enjoy amazing food go here fast. read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Catfish fried hard and grits - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Overall: 4.25/5 Food: 4/5 Customer Service: 4/5 Price: 4/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Best Po'Boy I've had! I can't even lie, the Shrimp Po'Boy here go crazy!! The nicely toasted inside of the bun, the soft outer part of the bun, the batter on the shrimp is so light yet so crispy, the pairing of the grilled onions and peppers, and those 2 sauces they give you... Good GAWD! Outta here! I need that 5 days a week! The Ox Tails... Crazy!! So damn good. Literally, the best Ox Tails I've had at a restaurant and the closet to home cooked Ox Tails! The Peach Cobbler was my least favorite thing. The day I went, I think someone just went too heavy on the All-Spice. I will try a different dessert next time. But this place is one of my favorites just after the first visit. If your not familiar with the area, just don't park your car with valuables left out. If you do, you was warned! Lol read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Shrimp Po Boy!!! - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

We got the fried sticky ribs, Cajun chicken fingers, and smothered chicken. Everything was delicious! Be warned that the sticky ribs is spicy! The sides were great. The okra was crispy, the red beans and rice were spicy, the Mac n cheese was tasty, and the yams were sweet and spicy. We got the mango lemonade and it was tasty too. The folks running the place we're helpful and friendly. We enjoyed the ambiance as well. Great 70s and 80s R&B playing with a sweetly decorated restaurant! Definitely will be returning. This place is NOT for you if you're in a hurry. If you're looking to chill and enjoy some soul food then go to Colo's. read more

In honor of Back History Month, I checked out one of Sacramento's best Soul food spots, Colo's Soul Food Colo's is a Mardi Gras themed restaurant with southern comfort food and tables games such as Dominoes, UNO and more. The staff was so welcoming here and they truly took the time to help us order, they have soo many options there so it was definitely hard to narrow it down. @colossoulfood , Del Paso Blvd Hours: Wed-Sunday 1PM-7PM What we ordered : * 4 way combo plate with fried Snapper, catfish, chicken and ribs. The breading and seasoning they use to fry their meats has a nice crunch and great flavor. *3 sides: Mac and cheese, hush puppies, and rice & gravy. Everything was so good but HIGHLY recommend their rice & gravy and Mac & cheese for their sides. read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - 4 way combo - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Attended a Paint Party in support of #VeronicaSmith Running for Sacramento City Council District 2. Given by Cassandra Berry. In the heart of District 2 Del Paso Heights, in the city of Sacramento, CA. Colos is a soul food classic. The food is always flavored excellent! I ordered a lunch fish snapper and Potato Salad plate. Delicious. The service was great. We even got a chance to talk and take pictures with the owner and her son. The ambiance was clean and colorful. Looked like a scene from a movie shot in New Orleans. read more

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Being pregnant had nothing to do with the quality of food that was served to me. I'm offended that half the people in there are older than me besides the young lady that took my order, and no accountability is being had. Maybe taste buds. But the ribs not being fully cooked and okra being burnt isn't a pregnancy thing. That's what you call a rush job to get the food out quickly because we were sitting a while and you guys didn't start cooking UNTIL it actually was open. Don't use my pregnancy as an exscuse for how poor you guys food was because I was with my mother at the time and she said the same thing I'm just more vocal :). The rice was hard and NOT cooked as well; we're not discussing the taste we're talking quality and you guys dropped the ball that day. Do better ;) read more

Off the beaten path in West Sacramento, you can find this little gem called Colo's Soul Food. At the present there working they are working thier way back from remodeling and covid issues...but, service was good and so was the food. Took my mom out for dinner on a Saturday evening...got in before the storm of folks flew in. The vibe inside was definitely New Orleans jazz club with a restaurant in the back. It was a little under-staffed, but a lot of places are right now as they are recovering. Getting to the good part...food was quite tasty as we ordered an Oxtail plate which came rice & gravy +2 sides. The other plate ordered was a fried rib and bbq chicken plate + 2 sides. There was a simple variety of drinks like sodas, lemonade, beers...etc. Overall a good experience. Most likely a one-time pop off for me tho... Ciao for now! read more

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First time finally coming here 3/28/25. We ordered for pick up; it was ready in 20 mins. Friendly staff, fried snapper (bone in), Mac and cheese, greens and yams (not pictured) were so good. Would definitely go again. Apparently the system was down, so they were only accepting cash at that moment, which wasn't a problem. read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Fried snapper, Mac and cheese, and greens. - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

I really hate having to write this review because the staff is really nice and this place has a good ambiance. But those are the only positives that I can give. I stopped by after ordering 4 meals from the Too Good To Go app. When my husband, daughter, and I arrived we were quickly checked in for our orders. My husband saw a few other items on the menu so he ordered some additional sides. I recommend coming early in the day as they tend to run out of the more popular items. As others have stated, there is a long wait time. We waited about 30 minutes for our food to be ready. When we got home we realized the $7 okra my husband ordered was missing from the bag. We had to really season the food in order to eat it! And even then it was a challenge. We ended up giving a lot of it to the dogs. There was just no flavor or the flavor wasn't good. My 12 year old said the yams were the worst shes ever had! At first I thought she was being dramatic until I tried them. They were awful! Same for the chicken and mac and cheese. I would like to think we came on an off night but based on reviews other yelpers have posted I highly doubt it. read more

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I googled "soul food restaurants in Sac" and this restaurant came up so me and my friend decided to try it out. My friend had the shrimp and grits, which looked delicious and was a large portion. She said the dish was really good. I had the catfish dinner with cabbage and Mac and cheese. The catfish was cooked to perfection crunchy on the outside but cooked well on the inside but not overcooked. The cabbage was tastefully seasoned not too much salt. The Mac and cheese was cheesy and tasted good. We both had the sweet tea which was not too sweet which I appreciated. The wait staff were very friendly and attentive. When Our order was taking a little longer than expected they graciously gave us some fries on the house for the wait. I thought that was a nice gesture. Before we left the owner came by to apologize to us once again for the wait, she was very nice and told us she is from Baton Rouge (New Orleans decor) and has had her business for more than ten years. Her cooking shows she can really cook. The owner also told me she usually has more selection of sides etc on Friday and Saturday, they had ran out of some sides when we went on a Sunday (yams and peach cobbler) The restaurant has ample seating and does take out orders. You can park in the Grocery Outlet lot and walk over to the restaurant since there is no parking in front of the restaurant. To wrap things up I enjoyed food and service at Colo Southern Cafe , I have no complaints. If I am in the area visiting friends in the future I would definitely go back. I recommend this spot for sure. read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Shrimp and Grits - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Colo's does great mystery bags on Too Good to go and each time we have loved the array of food we have been able to sample. The fried ribs are so good and the service is always hospitable. We received a complimentary drink when our order was taking a little longer than expected. You can feel the family owned restaurant viven when you walk into this place and they seem to be a would food staple for the community. read more

Had a great time with my mom here, server Teya made the experience 100x more fun. She was interactive and funny. We ordered two way combo, fish and chicken with the rice and gravy with macaroni for the sides. Also you've gotta try the fried ribs, mouth watering experience I will be coming back. The place was cosy and very comfortable! Also it was clean, and neat. Thank you colo's for an amazing dinner! read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Any Two Way Dinner Mac & Cheese Rice n Gravy - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I read reviews from customers for over 8 months. Mainly on tiktoc and Sacramento reviewers on IG. Even though the reviews were mixed we decided to support a black owned business on juneteenth. We waited about 25mins for our food & it was nice and hot! Our 1st mistake was being the 3rd customer there as soon as they opened at 1pm. Their Mac and yams wasn't ready. I was disappointed because most reviews said that it was good. The cashier/waitress & hostesses (all the same person) was SUPER nice and attentive! We chose the 2 meat plate with 2 sides. Deep fried ribs, catfish, rice/gravy and fried okra. My catfish batter fell off almost immediately, the fish smelled like the ocean and wasn't done enough for me. The fish was pretty thin too. The dried fried ribs had zero flavor and the membrane on the ribs wasn't removed. They were tough. The gravy on the rice tasted like gumbo roux, but my husband liked it. The fried okra was the best on the plate. My canned sprite was luke warm, however I was offered a glass with ice. My husband's COORS was ice cold right out the bottle. We were there for roughly a hour and a half and never once were we offered the Mac n cheese nor the yams, but we were given Hawaiian rolls. We had the pleasure of sitting by a first timer like ourselves and she was just as disappointed. She also wanted the mac and yams. She said the cabbage was drenced in vinegar. Flies were on us as if we were eating in the park. Management was super nice and apologetic. Our bill was $40.00, and more than likely we won't return. read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Catfish - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I will never eat there again . Colo's southern Café Should be a shamed Of what the gave me. I ordered a sticky chicken wing plate.. That was cook in OLD COOKING GREASE!! And also Mac cheese was dry and no taste.. The potatoes salad was salty and lumpy. The rice and gravy was disgusting.. NO LOVE AT ALL WHEN COOKING this food.. I will never support a black owned Restaurant if this is how I will be treated as such.. You just don't serve this type of food to someone. I wouldn't even give this to my dog. $27.00 i paid to eat.. trying to support a black owned Restaurant.. and sad to say that I was very disappointed in the food.. Stop cooking if your not fully committed servant, good at all times read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

We used to live on Norwood and would always see this spot whenever we'd drive up to the planet fitness on Watt. We figured we could try it out today and we came in as soon as it opened. Quick tip: park at the grocery store nearby, parking is a little weird in that corner. When we came in, chairs were still up, tables weren't ready but we were greeted immediately and were told what was available at the time. We ordered the smothered chicken with hush and I got the boneless wings bayou heat flavored. We took our seats and waited about 30 minutes or so for the food, and the food looked so good we forgot to snap a pic :p I don't have any issues with how things were getting set up as we were being seated because the host made sure to prioritize us and making sure things were prepped. Not every day will be perfectly set up, but you do what you can to make sure your guests are acknowledged and the orders are in. You will have to order first and pay before receiving the food. Just a heads up! As far as the environment, yes this place has a looot of personality, and in a good way! I also loved the music they played, I noticed a lot of newer r&b was being played (October London, I think Anderson .paak, some neo-soul). Everywhere you looked, you could tell a lot of love was put into this place, and you can see what they were experimenting around with to maximize the space they have. The food was amazing! The boneless wings were crispy and had a lot of flavor. The fries I got weren't too salted, and that could be fixed with the salt/pepper and other condiments on every table. My lady got the smothered chicken and the gravy was just crazy. Hush Pups were full of flavor. I think the only thing we may have had a problem with was our peach cobbler to-go. It tasted great, but she was expecting more of the crust than peaches. Thanks for having us! read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

I don't have any complaints about my experience at Colo's Southern Cafe. A young waitress by the name of Rayneisha was so attentive, being that we told her we were 1st time diners. The ambiance reminded me of a true southern cafe with the wall art, music, and family-friendly atmosphere. The food was excellent!! Chef's Kiss!! I had the oxtail w/rice and gravy, greens, and mac n cheese. Everything I had was perfect for me! I'm sure you'll love it as well! Colo's Southern Cafe is not a fast food restaurant. The food is cooked to order. If you are short on time, I would suggest you call ahead of time to place an order (if that's allowed), otherwise, just sit back and enjoy the wait, knowing that your food will be served fresh and hot. read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Oxtail with rice and gravy; Collard Greens and Mac n Cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

Ok so me and my 10 year old son came here, he said he wanted soul food so I found this place, looked promising. No joke we waited an hour to get our food. It was a to go order, so I don't know maybe they treat to go orders a little different than they do dine in orders. The one girl that was taking orders, made a point to check on those that were seated, but walked right past us numerous times, and the one time she did check on us she forgot my sons soda. Got here at 1:50pm left at 2:55pm with a to go order. Wow. I'm not gonna give 1 star cause I'm hoping that the food is actually good but that wait is crazy work. read more

I came in with my family of 5. THEY CHARGE AN 18% service fee for what I assume is 4 or more since it wasn't communicated with us. We also tipped well and weren't given a receipt until asked as the bill was more than we expected. While we waited they provided a variety of board and card games! Service was okay, the waitress let us know what things they were out of. We came around 4-5 pm. She checked in with us a lot which I appreciated. The food came out in a timely manner and the food was amazing. I got the shrimp and grits and my mom got the oxtails. The grits and bacon were so good but yeah just wish they would warn people of the service fee. 3.5 stars read more

I'm giving a 1 star cause I have to, but I'd rather give none. I had a too good to go order, the one guy came up to me and said he'd be right back to check and nobody ever came. Staff passed me multiple times, and it got to a point finally, where either the owner or a lady came up to me asking if I've been helped and I told her someone said they'll be back with my order. My fiancé was sitting in the car outside and was surprised on how I had to wait 45 mins. Literally so disappointing! Never will I come here! read more

My husband and I car broke down in front of Colo's and boy what a perfect place to break down at! The owner came out to check on us (Which was super sweet) and even brought a plate of food!!!! Man ole man......the food was so good! Hush puppies/shrimp/catfish! If you want some good Southern food with some good Southern hospitality go to Colo's you won't be disappointed! read more

I originally came for oxtails but it was sold out along with other items from the menu so I ended up ordering two of the 2 way plates it was supposed to be catfish fillet and shrimp but one plate had snapper instead and being I'm not a snapper fan an was craving catfish I was sad anyways the greens was 10/10 very flavorful and the rice and gray was ok it had a bit of a after taste to it I rate it 5/10 the shrimp was good juicy and flavorful I rate that 7/10 the homemade tatter sauce was magnificent it made the shrimp taste so much better I rate that 10/10. I would definitely recommend this place and will definitely be back for oxtails and the catfish fillet. read more

The food was fresh, hot, and well seasoned! Service is always friendly. A little of a wait for the food but it's well worth it! The ambiance is great for families, a date day, or solo! read more

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Amazing customer service they treat you like family. The vibe and music make you feel like your at home. We ordered the oxtail Mac & cheese greens potato salad chicken and I can honestly say this the first time I loved everything Everyone should come check this place out 10/10 read more

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Finally a very good local soul food spot! The food is delicious and customer service is superb. Cool atmosphere with a Louisiana vibe. Definitely will be back! read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Fried Snapper, Yams, Rice and Gravy and Greens. - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

Service was professional. Ambience needs a little TLC. Overall, the experience was OK. We will try other things on the menu. read more

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Food was homemade and amazing. Service was friendly and easy to talk to. Owners are great, and appreciate their customers. read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

The location is sketchy once inside the decor reminded me of the old school soul food restaurant. Your service was impeccable. Great customer service the food? Plus service equals three stars sorry but not sorry. read more

It took at least 45 minutes or more to get our food but they offered UNO cards to keep us busy so it was like a "family game day" during the wait. I was truly disappointed in the taste of the oxtails (which only received one of) but 5 people that tasted it including myself tasted gumbo roux in the gravy. It was horrible! Not sure if that's how they prepare their oxtails or since they ran out of gumbo that day they decided to add the roux to the oxtail gravy. It was disappointing but I didn't complain. I immediately asked for a to go box. The yams get one star and the greens get five stars! That's all that I ate from my $42 plate. The fried chicken looked and tasted like it was prepared in old grease. The Mac N Cheese, well look at the picture... read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Fried chicken, Mac and Cheese and yams - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Took my friend for a birthday lunch. Walked in and the gal there greeted us and showed us the menu for that Saturday. I had the fried rib and beef links. I had never had a fried rib before but it was good. I loved my beef links. The greens were very good. As was the Mac and cheese. Plus they give you nice portion sizes for the sides. I went up to ask her if they serve cornbread and she told me they come with the meals already. My friend loved her chicken and oysters too. I have already recommended this place to others. Service was very good and they kept checking with us. I will definitely be back to try some other things. read more

Colo's Southern Cafe - Fried rib, beef link, greens, Mac And cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Colo's Southern Cafe is such a delicious place to go eat too! The food is always so hot and fresh and the seasonings are delicious. Such good food and service! The people working there are so kind and nice and always attending to your needs. I definitely recommend this place if you do not come here you are truly missing out! read more