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    Mama J Restaurant

    4.4 (21 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 8:00 PM
    Updated 1 month ago

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    My daughter and I went here today and it was absolutely delicious. Not only was the food phenomenal, the fella at the counter was absolutely the sweetest. He was all smiles and so helpful. We can't wait to try more dishes!

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    Tauheedah M.

    I love me some Mama J‼ She introduced me to Naija food when she was cooking out of her home. I am so proud she is in a brick and mortar now. This lady is hard working and her food is good. She cooks with love and makes you feel like family while feeding you. Please go support if you want to try Nigerian food. I've had okra soup, jollof rice, a shrimp dish and my sons love love love her rice and fufu. Thank you Mama J

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    The food was excellent and so was the service. I would love to eat here more often. Excellent job!!

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    I've had okra soup, jollof rice, a shrimp dish and my sons love love love her rice and fufu.

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    Africa Restaurant And Lounge - Lamb & jollof rice

    Africa Restaurant And Lounge

    3.6(38 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    I LOVE THE GRILLED LAMB AND SAMOSA . Omg they're great the staff is always sweet and efficient…read more Love them try it out when you can baes

    The first time I went here they did not have anything and I was a little disappointed. They have…read moretheir sign that says they close at 10, but maybe it was that day, or they were just out of everything, because the lady told me they only had two things left on their menu, so they decided to close up shop early maybe, I do not know, but the second time around when I finally was able to order something, I was not impressed. The best part of the meal was probably the seasonings they have sitting on the side of the counter where you order. I do not really know who works there. First there was a lady, then there was this kid, but the kid was sitting in the lounge when I first walked in and stood there for about 5 minutes at the bar before the lady in the back who was having a conversation with the lady who makes the food I guess came from behind and walked around to the register. Their menu has absolutely no pricing. I had the peanut butter soup, which was good, but a little disappointing because the majority of the meat was nothing but fat, and there was not that much meat in it honestly. The potato that was in it literally looked like that had just cut it in two and threw it in the soup. It was good, and not that bad portion wise, but if I had known it was almost $20 I probably would have gotten something else. I was hoping to try the hookah while I waited, but evidently all of the hookahs were in need of maintenance, so that was a bust. Would like to go back in the future, maybe when they have a crowd of people or something, but overall I was disappointed.

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    Tracxx Grill And Lounge

    Tracxx Grill And Lounge

    2.3(12 reviews)
    3.1 mi

    We didn't get to experience the delicious barbecue or the saxophone player because every time we've…read moretried to go here - despite the hours posted on a) Yelp, b) Google and c) THEIR DOOR and D) THEIR WEBSITE - these folks are never open. And when we called to ask about the hours - they never answer the phone and the voicemail box is always full. My neighbors who initially recommended them and raved about the Suya said they finally gave up on them because of the erratic hours. In fact, they said they ordered from Uber Eats from them a few weeks ago and the food never showed up. They called and couldn't get an answer and when they drove over, the place was closed. I'm sympathetic to anyone who is having trouble running their business due to Covid staffing shortages. And I'm even more sympathetic to anyone that has to close their business due to death in the family. I just don't think it's too much to ask that people update their voicemail greeting, social media pages and / or website when they have these emergencies. It is very hard to support small businesses when the business hours are unknown / inconsistent. Tip / Note to anyone trying to find the building. The signage out front (close to the road) says ' 1644 Tattoo Grill & Lounge .' The word "Tracxx" is very small and beneath the logo. And the '1644' refers to their address. The word "Tattoo" is on the sign because of the tattoo shop residing in the same 'plaza.' We actually drove by it the first time because the navigation was garbage and we thought the sign was for a spot called Tattoo Grill and Lounge. Lol. Don't laugh - remember Tattoo was Mr. Rourke's sidekick so I'm sure there are people with the nickname Tattoo. Lol.

    I ordered some macaroni from here through DoorDash. I tastes exactly how it looks.....TRASH. I was…read moregiven instant Mac and cheese!!!!!! I ended up giving all FOUR containers that I ordered for my family to my f*%#ing DOG!!!

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    Nations Cafe - Jollof rice with fried plantains

    Nations Cafe

    2.6(58 reviews)
    9.3 mi
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    Food is bland and boring! The meat wasn't seasoned the price was ridiculous for what they are…read moreoffering!! The employees are nice that's about it! You will regret it here trust!!! The place looks old and dated.

    I will admit that my rating and the overall rating of Nations Cafe is a bit harsh. From what I can…read moretell, this restaurant had some issues many years ago and reviews have been trending more positively lately. I've been to Nations Cafe a couple of times and I've had pretty good experiences, though there are definitely some areas for improvement. After speaking with some of the employees, I've learned that the main cuisine of the restaurant is Nigerian food. This was super cool to me, there are not many Nigerian restaurants in the area! This place gives you the full Nigerian experience. There are stews, soups, fufu, meats, seafood, vegetarian options, you name it! The menu is large and gives you plenty of options. I tend to stick with the stews when I order. The first time I visited, I ordered their beef stew and it was absolutely delicious. The stew itself packs a ton of flavor, there is definitely tomato, peppers and a whole lot of different spices in it. The beef was tender and flavorful as well. Each stew comes with two different sides. The jollof rice is a must! The rice is cooked perfectly and has so much flavor as well. When you combine the stew and rice together it is a flavor explosion, in a good way! Some other sides that I think are decent are the fried plantains and the cabbage. Those sides don't each touch the jollof rice in terms of quality. I tried to get the collard greens on my last visit, but they were out. Sad! I also recently got the hen stew. The stew was great yet again, but the hen was definitely dry. I definitely prefer the beef stew. While the food is generally good, the big problem of the restaurant is the service. Don't get me wrong, the people working there are super nice and pleasant to speak with. However every time I walk in, there isn't someone to accommodate me. My guess is that they are just surprised that I actually want to eat there, so this will get a slight pass. Throughout the meal though, the servers never check up on me. They are basically there to take my order, deliver the food and that's it! They could definitely do better! Another problem in my eyes are the prices. I spend about $30 on a single meal there, it's a bit hefty of a price. They also charge for water, which I didn't realize the first time. Again, this would've been helped on with better service! Although the restaurant does have some problems, I think the uniqueness of the food and its quality will have me going back. I certainly think you should give Nations Cafe a chance, it is so much better than the rating would suggest!

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