Mama's Kitchen serves soul-satisfying southern comfort food from a nondescript storefront with…read morehole-in-the-wall ambiance near NRG Stadium. I made sure not to waste a single drop of the gravy that was provided with my chicken fried chicken plate. My only caution: Don't be in a hurry if you go to Mama's Oven. I arrived around 1:30, and there were only a few people there, and it took a long time for the food to come out of the kitchen. I can only imagine when it's crowded, the wait must be insane. So manage your expectations - it's a good place to eat if you have time to sit and visit with someone without being in a rush.

Food was amazing, the oxtails were tender and smothered in goodness, cheesy mac and soft good…read moremashed potatoes with gravy. Mama was the only one in the kitchen and brought out a 10/10 plates, yams and cornbread were delicious.

They give you a lot of fries. Wings have a lot of sauce. I would definitely recommend this place.read more

The service was good. The setting is that of a greasy spoon that make a variety foods. Now the food…read morewasn't bad, however it wasn't something I'd return for.

So I went here after church & when I say the chicken was fresh & hot that's exactly what I…read moremean..The manager (Jermany) made sure of it..This was my 1st time & won't be my last...

Visit here after departing from TSU, came for the boudin eggrolls. They were fresh, per usual since…read morethey are made to order. And they are spicy. I don't really eat spicy. I can't tell if it was the eggrolls or more so the sauce that was winning the spicy war. But it went in hot, and came out hot; if you know what I mean. Definitely a once in a pink moon for me. But they're good though

Absolutely amazing food... The catfish was chefs kiss!!! And these cabbage were the best I've ever…read morehad... Got me two orders for my second go around this evening!!! Thanks to my hotel front desk for this great Houston first meal And the customer service insights was great made me feel like I was at home in da A.

FDs is an amazing restaurant that I visit almost every Sunday. The food is always delicious,…read morewell-portioned, and very filling. The environment is welcoming and has a great vibe, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy a good meal. I usually order the wings, and they are consistently excellent every single time. The BBQ sauce is hands-down the best I've ever had. The cabbage and spinach are also really good and pair perfectly with the meal. On top of that, the servers are extremely nice, attentive, and make you feel well taken care of. Highly recommend!

Cane's never fails me but out of curiosity, I stopped by to see what other chicken tender options…read moreexist in Pearland. The staff members appeared very cordial. I get the feeling that this is one of the better work environments based on their attitudes toward customers and each other. I tried the classic meal: 4 chicken fingers, 2 pieces of Texas toast, and fries. Ehh... beautiful presentation, less-than-stellar taste. I get what they're trying to do with the light breading, marinade, and (parmesan?) cheese, but it made the chicken's texture too soft and messy. It also tasted far saltier than it needed to be. The entire meal, especially the fries, has been doused in grease which left puddles in the box. With how slippery all the food was, I had very little motivation to use the garlic parmesan sauce; even when I gave it a try, it only added to the excessively salty experience. $10.59+tax for a 4-finger combo though? Pretty reasonable. The fingers are a little small, but I wouldn't have minded it if they actually tasted better. Maybe I just prefer my chicken on the drier and less salty side.

First time being here and it was great. We were greeted immediately walking in. Our food came out…read morequickly and it was delicious. The chicken and waffles was cooked perfectly and the waffle was in the shape of Texas which was cool. They have a good variety of sauces to pick from. I like that they deliver your order to the tables. The manager was very helpful and friendly. It's a self serve for the drinks and they have a good selection. The peach tea was very good! The interior atmosphere is nice and clean.

I checked out Mikki's Soulfood Cafe with two buddies on a Monday evening for dinner. Parking is a…read morecinch in the large parking lot they share with several other businesses in a shopping center right off 518. There are some things I like about Mikki's and some things I don't like. Let's dive into it. Ambiance (4/5): This is one of the areas where Mikki's shines. The restaurant looks great. It's clean, snazzy, and there's plenty of seating. We sat at a booth. The A/C was blasting so hard that I was a bit cold, but I'd much rather take this than the alternative. They also have a private room for events or more intimate gatherings. Service (2.5/5): This is where part of my problems with Mikki arose. We came to this soul food restaurant for Pearland Restaurant Weeks. For $35, you have a choice of several entrees, sides, and a dessert for $35. My friend looked at what it would cost to order these items individually and it came out to less than $35... weird. I've been to Houston Restaurant Weeks for many years and the beauty of it is that you get a deal while doing good for the community. At Mikki's for Pearland Restaurant Weeks, you do good for the community without getting a good deal. Naturally, we avoided the special menu when we figured out the parking structure. Outside of this mishap, while you order at the counter cafeteria style, we did have a member of the staff stop by to ask how we're doing and we were thanked upon leaving. Drinks (2.5/5): Mikki's has a full bar, and even has daiquiris, but I was well-behaved. I had some Kool Aid which brought me back. I used to drink it as a kid. At Mikki's, for a small Kool-Aid, it's going to run you $4.75. If you've ever had Kool Aid before, you know it's super cheap. I know that restaurants and bars will always charge a premium for drinks compared to a grocery store but $4.75 for a small without free refills?! At pretty much any restaurant, you can get a soft drink or an iced tea with free refills for less than this price point. Just a bit steep. Food (3/5): You'll find a lot of soul food classics at Mikki's like oxtails, fried chicken, catfish, yams, collard greens and more. I opted to go with the beef tips with mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. The beef tips are essentially like a beef stew with a little burst of spices. Some chunks of beef were a little too fatty. Some were just right. The mashed potatoes were solid, just a bit dry. The mac and cheese was great. I'd get this side every single time. You also get a dinner roll or cornbread with every entree (as stated on the menu). They didn't offer me my bread, and I had to ask for it. One of my friends didn't get theirs at all. Mikki's can get quite busy on the weekends, it's definitely a popular spot. You'll see pictures of celebrities who have been there including Stephen A. Smith, 50 Cent, Tyrese, and many others. Where's my picture on the wall?! ;) While there are some attractive things about Mikki's, the missteps (seemingly taking advantage of customers a bit to increase their profit margin) soured the experience for me a bit.

Heeey! Second time visiting Mikki's Soul Food Cafe in Pearland, TX on March 30, 2026 and the food…read moreis still excellent. I ordered smothered turkey wing in gravy with mashed potatoes, collard greens and yams - exquisite! My daughter ordered Oxtails, Mac & cheese along with collard greens. The cornbread muffins were tasty also. Mikki's meals never disappoint. RECOMMENDATION: Visit Mikki's Soul Food Cafe, you will not be disappointed!

Not happy with my salad this time go around. We have been ordering the salad for years and it's…read moreusually hearty with plenty of chicken and toppings. This time I even called to ask for extra toppings. But what arrived was the bare minimum. The little container weren't even full. Barely a 1.5 tangerine, few pieces of the walnuts and apples. The salad is big and they were being stingy on the toppings.

I was excited when I heard Boudreaux's Gulfgate location was reopening. Their West Loop location is…read morea little too far for me. The Gulfgate location is spacious/bigger and I was told it's under new ownership. Due to the area they added a Mexican fusion to the menu, like Tequila Lime Shrimp. I love how their sauces are all made in house. My favorite dishes are the chicken pasta Lafayette, jalapeño cornbread, seafood gumbo, and the hush puppies. The service is good also.

Once I went back in my car, I could not stop smelling the flavor brewing next to me, I was heading…read morehome but decided to just park somewhere random and I destroyed the wings. They were succulent and fried just right. I didn't know it came with fries so I was happy that I got a good portion. The seasoning is some type of white dusting but I wished they added some more seasoning but I will say they cooked it just right so it offset that.

This is a new location, no idea if there are any others…read more All cooked to order about 15 - 20 minutes. There are a few spots to sit but mostly take out. The Shrimp cooked just like I like it. The wings cooked well. Friendly Staff, and Surprisingly fast service. The kitchen was Quiet but busy. Dress Of Course is Casual.