"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?

The food was outstanding! The staff was very friendly! Felt like a home cooked meal! This is my…read morenew spot on the road!!

Got the crispy chicken fried chicken buried under a thick blanket of peppered white gravy, a loaded…read morebaked potato with cheese and bits (looks like bacon), creamy mac and cheese, and a soft roll on the side. This is the kind of meal that hits hard and satisfies fast.

Great tasting. Cajun food, relax atmosphere, choice of seating, band or music option…read more Nice variety on menu: seafood, traditional or down home cooking. We also did appetizers and that's also a fabulous start! Young waiters at work

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.

Damn good home cooking and friendly people. All that needs to be said…read more Buffet style with 4 meat option and about six vegetables

New location on Bayway. Very spacious and clean. Greeted with a welcoming smile and southern…read morehospitality as always. Cafeteria style of multiple choices of delicious country cooking for you to choose that change daily. Parking is a bit limited, so get there early. Come by and get that tummy full of some good groceries, ya'll. Till we eat again

Saw them on Tiktok and just had to try them just off the owners vibes.....way to stay with your…read moreroots brother! Wife had the gumbo which was amazing and, contrary to what others are saying about the okra making it slimey, was not the case at all. word to the wise, if you love alot of rice, maybe order a little more on the side.....but it was amazing! I had to go with the chicken & waffles because why not! And, was not disappointed at all. It was so much that I had it for lunch at work the next day! Everything has an extremely solid flavor and will definitely be coming back even if it is way out of our way! we honestly felt like both dishes could have come from one of those hole in the wall establishment in the French Quarter. One negative was definitely the floors.....very sticky guys - Please address this honestly bad issue! The waitstaff are very knowledgeable and friendly to be sure!

Food: 4.8/5 Service: 3.5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 I've been wanting to try this place ever since I first heard of it and my anticipation going into the restaurant for the first time with family was insanely high. We ended up not going because of the wait but I went back with a friend earlier today and it was REALLY good. Like insanely good. I got the Chicken and Gravy while my friend got the Chicken and Waffles and we both finished our plates cleanly. The service was slow, yes, but they were extremely nice and did have multiple prefaces regarding the wait time. The only I had food wise was that the candied sweet potatoes were a little too sweet for me (and trust me, I love myself some candied sweet potatoes) and I feel like the okra or another one of the sides would've been a better fit for me. The chicken I had was extremely tender and juicy, and the gravy had the perfect amount of sweet and salty where I just gobbled it down with everything. The vibe is nice and homey and overall this place was just great. It for sure isn't someplace you can rush through in 30 minutes, but that kinda adds to the experience that you get the minute you walk in.

The BEST catfish I've EVER had! The service and food were both excellent. It's worth driving out of…read moreBeaumont to get to.

Our "go to" for fried catfish in the area! Shrimp are great too and their cakes are so so good!!read more

Our waitress Sara was so awesome!!! She is the best . This waffle house is a down home place…read moreeveryone knows one another. Thank you to Mark the retired county commissioner for your conversation and pleasantries we really enjoyed ourselves thank you Sara!!! Best chicken and eggs !! Sorry no photos it's was to good

02.10.2025 stopped…read moreby and visited this place on the way to beaumont, tx. great staff, employees, waitresses. food was great, served fresh and hot, and all together. definitely stopping by this place next time for breakfast, when im passing through.

I tried this place and it hit the spot! The pasta was so good, i returned within the week. However,…read morethe second visit wasn't as good because it was a different cook. All and all, i will return because Here it is a year from my first order and i still remember it! Yummy

Customer Service - A+ Taste - A+…read more I would recommend this place to anyone. We ordered about $70 worth of food (shrimp and grits, crab melt, Boudain balls and Mardi gras pasta, crawfish spinach dip) and it was all good. The lady who answered the phone was really nice and called us when the order was ready. She came out when we arrived explained the order and ensured we didn't need anything else. I will be coming back.

This place is awesome, the staff was super friendly and welcoming and the food was full of flavor I…read moreread the other reviews and I'm shocked, this place is the bees knees

I first dicovered Richards in my Great Gumbo Quest. I am trying to taste Every Gumbo in the…read moreBeaumont area, and Richards Cafe (a Soul Food Joint a 10-min drive from my ship) was a must-try. I got a HUGE container of a greasy, reddish Gumbo with rice on the side. It was NOT good. WAY too greasy nasty flavor, and soft bones in the Gumbo so you're actually eating slow cooked bones. Fucking GROSS. Worst Gumbo ever, in my book. But whenever I asked my Black crew where they wanted lunch from, Richards was always the go-to. Hell, if they didn't like what was for lunch, they got take-out from Richards. This past weekend, when I bought lunch for my them, they all went for Oxtails at Richards. So I bought 3 orders of Oxtail (only available on weekends), with 2 sides, cornbread and a 32 oz Kool-Aid for them. $90!!! Every customer there (black and white) were there for the Oxtails. So if you're in Beaumont and are looking for good Soul Food, do NOT get the Gumbo, but everything else looks amazing. Get the Oxtails on the weekend, si my advice

Bbq crab is worth the over hour drive to get here!! Wonderful service!! Great prices so don't miss…read moreout on this place

Hubby was in the mood for Cajun and I'm so happy we found this place…read more As soon as you walk in the door you can tell it's full of local flair. We asked our waiter, Cory if this was a favorite of the locals and he didn't hesitate to say "We've got the best customers ". I ordered the pistolettes because I had never had them and they were so delicious. Hubby had a cup of chicken and sausage gumbo and was very pleased. I ordered the seafood gumbo and hubby ordered grilled fish pontchartrain. We were both totally satisfied. My gumbo was over the top. I am so glad we stumbled upon this gem. There are a lot of places to eat in Nederland. Put this at the top of your list.