If you're craving real Southern comfort food, Mikki's is definitely worth a visit. We stopped in on…read morea busy day, and the line was almost out the door, which is always a good sign. Even with the crowd, the line kept moving, and there was no shortage of delicious-looking options on the steam table. From fried chicken and turkey wings to baked fish, spaghetti, cabbage, green beans, mac and cheese, dressing, black-eyed peas, collard greens, candied yams, mashed potatoes, and more, it was hard to decide what to order because everything looked homemade. I ordered the turkey wing with collard greens, black-eyed peas, mashed potatoes with gravy, rice, a corn muffin, and sweet potatoes. I also grabbed a Suicide Punch, which is a mix of all their Kool-Aid flavors. First, let's talk about those sweet potatoes... BABY!! They absolutely stole the show. They were piping hot, buttery, perfectly sweet, and hands down the best thing on my plate. I could've easily eaten another serving. The collard greens were seasoned beautifully with a rich, smoky flavor and plenty of pot liquor. They were tender without being mushy and tasted like they had been cooking all day. The black-eyed peas were creamy, well-seasoned, and comforting, while the mashed potatoes were smooth and paired perfectly with the savory gravy. The rice soaked up every bit of that gravy, and the corn muffin was soft with just the right touch of sweetness. The turkey wing itself was tender, juicy, and covered in flavorful gravy. My only surprise was that I was expecting just the wing portion, but instead I received the whole wing with the drum attached. It wasn't a big deal because it was still delicious--I just personally prefer getting only the wing. The Suicide Punch was another winner. If you grew up drinking Kool-Aid, you'll appreciate it. It's sweet, refreshing, and a fun mix of all the flavors. My family ordered several other dishes, so we got to try quite a variety. We had baked chicken, macaroni and cheese, candied yams, and black-eyed peas, and everything was generously portioned. The baked chicken was moist and well-seasoned, and the mac and cheese had that creamy, homemade taste you hope for from a soul food restaurant. My only real complaint was that some of the food was served lukewarm instead of hot, which took away from the experience a little. Soul food just hits differently when it's fresh and piping hot. Ironically, the sweet potatoes were the one item that came out nice and hot, and they were absolutely perfect. Overall, Mikki's serves authentic soul food with generous portions and flavors that remind you of Sunday dinner at a family member's house. The food is comforting, the selection is impressive, and it's easy to see why the place stays busy. If everything had been served hot, this would've easily been a five-star experience. Pro tip: Don't leave without getting the sweet potatoes and a Suicide Punch. Trust me--you'll thank me later. sweet potatoes and a Suicide Punch free refills. Trust me--you'll thank me later.

Pretty good experience as always, but I'm taking off a star because my sweet potatoes were left out…read moreof my order. I think the employee handling the sides may have been having an off day. She seemed a little disengaged, was speaking very softly, and I believe that's where the mix up occurred. The correct sides were prepared, but they ended up on the wrong plate. I was definitely looking forward to my sweet potatoes, so it put me in a bit of a funk. Next time I'll check my order before leaving to make sure everything is there.

The first time we ate from this location the food was super salty. This time the salt level was…read morebetter. It still was borderline of being too much salt in the oxtail dish but it was tolerable. I ordered the chicken and waffles dish. It came with eggs (I added cheese) and grits. The chicken was seasoned and cooked well. I liked the flavor of the wings but was unhappy about having hairs to still pluck out of the wings. The waffle was an average waffle. The heat being trapped inside the to-go container made the powdered sugar turn into hard crystals. I wish they would have put the sugar in the side. Not too bad for a late night food craving.

My buddy and I are staying at Hilton University of Houston Hotel on the campus of U of H, today we…read moreUber eats and order the house special which was the oxtail, the 2nd order was the Smother Pork-chop. Both orders have included 3 sides dish's too a lot of FOOD. We also order the peach cobbler....Okey here's our rating 1. Low to 10 high 1. The Oxtails great taste score 8.75 2. Smother Pork-chop. score 8 3. Mashed potato. score 4 4. Mac & cheese. score 5.75 5. Steam cabbage. score 6 6. Rice and gravy. score 6 7. Sweet potatoes. score 7 8. Peach cobbler score neg -10 (They forgot our peach cobbler. What a bummer) Total cost of this meal was $62.99 Bottom line, you have to make the decision to go or not. the next time we are in Houston- go to the restaurants d don't order the meal with Uber eats.

Tried it out as a potential place to cater for a party. First discussing with the catering team was…read morevery short. They just provided a total cost without any breakdown of how much each item costs or how much would be provided. To trying it out: it seems they don't have their full menu everyday which is fine but might have changed my mind if they had all the items I would have ordered catering to try. I got the fried chicken, green beans, cabbage, and they're apparently award winning mac and cheese. The only thing I would eat again was the chicken which even then seemed unevenly seasoned between pieces. The cabbage was overwhelmingly garlicky whereas the green beans had no flavor. The Mac and cheese was soupy and seemed like I was jipped of the portion. Overall will not be back or catering

This is It Soul Food is definitely missing something to make it worth a trip. It has a lot of hype…read moreso was definitely excited to try it but I was quickly disappointed with service and the food. A group of us tried ordering online it wasn't working quite right and they forgot to turn off the things they were out of. We tried again to order over the phone but that didn't work either so we decided to take drive and order in person. It's a cafeteria style set up. You can see the foods that you are choosing. Between my friend group we tried the fried chicken and smothered chicken both I could do without. Their sides are pretty decent for the ones they did have. Apparently the Mac and cheese must be good because that's what they were out of. Overall wasn't really impressed, don't see a need to return if I'm back in town.

The food at Esther's was absolutely delicious! I honestly didn't realize how huge the portions were…read more-- you can literally share a meal. The restaurant itself was also very clean and well kept. However, the staff could definitely improve on friendliness. There was no welcome, no smiles, and the cashier looked upset the entire time. At one point an employee came up to her and they were both snapping at each other, which is not the best first impression for new customers. You guys are first point of contact when we come in, please improve this. Also... the tea?! Guys, this was some of the BEST tea ever! So how do you run out of tea?! I do want to give special recognition to the bus lady. She was extremely attentive, constantly on her feet making sure everyone was taken care of. She kept our waters filled, checked on us often, and overall gave amazing customer service. Even when she had to tell us there was no more tea, she was still so kind and helpful. Honestly, she's the reason we would come back. The front line staff... not so much. 3 stars for the server, line cashier but 5 stars go to Ms Lupe!

I recently tried Esther's. The ambiance was nice and the staff and service was good. Overall, the…read morefood was okay, with a few things that stood out more than others. We tried the hot honey chicken, baked chicken, rice, sweet potatoes, potato salad, greens, peach cobbler and mac & cheese. The turkey greens were good, and I enjoyed the mac & cheese as well. They also had a nice variety of other pork sides to choose from. The bake chicken was dry and bland for my taste, though. For our drinks, we mixed the strawberry Kool-Aid with lemonade. It was VERY sweet and had a bit of an aftertaste, so that wasn't really for me. Overall, nice atmosphere, good service and a decent meal. There were definitely 2 sides I enjoyed. The food didn't impress me enough to return.

We hit the jackpot!…read more I was hungry and looking for tasty food on our way home. I took a chance on The Greasy Spoon and what luck. This place is GREAT. We just went with the food that was ready to go. And even went back for an extra side--Mac n' cheese for my son. Whew! Lots of food, and it's all sooooo good! In addition to the mac n' cheese, we tried the chicken gumbo, chicken with sweet potatoes (they're sweet) and greens (so tasty!), chopped steak with green beans and mashed potatoes. I will most certainly be back!

So thankful for the vegetable plate option. It's really hard when you trying to eat right, but…read morereally want some soul food. But this piece of cornbread might take me out! The food is delicious and helped my mind and taste buds. Definitely will return. It's a casual environment and service was great. Fast, which one will appreciate when hungry. The greens have a bit of spice to them, as well as the cabbage. But the cabbage is a little sweet also, so a good balance to me.

There is ample parking here and even valet. Servers were attentive and nice…read more We were seated upstairs which was bright and had enough space. Downstairs has warmer lights and a kinda delicate feel. Anyhow, Let me just cut straight to it. Honestly I expected more from the food, they were just meh. The chicken wings could do with some flavor and its presentation needs fixing, maybe cut them. The wings were also dry and we had to ask for ketchup so maybe add some of the syrup to it or offer gravy. We enjoyed the oxtail omelet even though a few of my party thought it needed a little salt to boost it. The fried green tomatoes could have a dipping sauce but the famous chilli biscuits were well received. The country Benedict is a fried boil egg. Just incase you wanted a poached egg for your Benedict and the salad was over powering. The drinks were great and refreshing. The mocktails they have were nice too.

Cute eatery with cozy but classy vibes. When we arrived around 1, they even had live music playing…read morein the patio area in the back. There's also parking in the back of the restaurant, or you can street park. A great place to stop to eat if you're in the Museum district, but make sure to make reservations, since there's a bit of a wait otherwise. We tried the chicken and waffles, shrimp and grits, hot chilli biscuits, oxtail omelette, jalapeño poppers, fried green tomato, croissant French toast, Mac n cheese and chicken fried steak. Of them all, I really liked the hot chilli biscuits, oxtail omelette, french toast and fried green tomatoes. The hot chilli biscuits were sized more like mini pancakes. The croissant French toast was delicious and sweet enough to eat without syrup, which is how I had it. I would get the oxtail omelette or the croissant French toast myself, if I come back. For drinks we tried the Moscow mule and peach mimosas. The peach mimosa was a little medicinal tasting, so I'd recommend the original mimosa.

20/10. Every. Single. Time…read more I don't even look at the menu anymore. Fried AND grilled pork chops, cheese eggs, and potatoes. That's my order and I'm standing on it. The pork chops are the star. One fried, one grilled because why choose? The fried chop has that crispy, seasoned crust, while the grilled chop brings a completely different flavor. Cheese eggs always hit, potatoes do exactly what they're supposed to do, and somehow the whole plate comes together every single time. I've been to The Breakfast Klub more than once, and consistency matters to me. They have never missed. Some places you visit when you're in town. This is one I make sure I get to when I'm in Houston. 20/10. Palate don't lie. ‍

We grabbed breakfast at The Breakfast Klub this weekend, and it was one of the best meals I had in…read moreHouston. My daughter had the sampler platter with eggs, bacon, sausage, a biscuit, and grits. She loved everything on her plate (especially the biscuit!) but was very underwhelmed by the grits. I had them too and they were pretty bland and needed to be a little less thick. That said, the portion sizes are nice! One meal was plenty to split for my 2 kids. My husband and I split the Katfish and grits along with the red velvet waffles and chicken wings. The catfish tasted great, though it got a little soggy from everything else on the plate. The red velvet waffles were delicious, rich, flavorful, and a hit with my husband and I (and then my girls who were eyeballing my plate.) The chicken wings that came with them were crispy, seasoned, and hot, which is a winning combination. Needless to say, I would highly recommend stopping by! And a quick tip for anyone visiting: try to get there before 9:00 AM. I've heard that it gets lively and crowded fast, but going early makes it much easier to get a table.

I walked in and no one greeted me. The space was very hot, as if there were no air conditioning,…read moreand the workers were visibly sweating, hence the help-wanted sign posted in front of the establishment. The restaurant had a stale smell, and the oxtails were overpriced. I began to place an order but quickly changed my mind and left because the environment felt unsettling. I was concerned that I might get sick if I ordered food there. Additionally, the ceiling had visible spots that appeared to be moisture damage or possible mold, which is not a good look. Due to concerns about cleanliness and food safety, I would not recommend dining at this restaurant.

Been wanting to finally try this place my brother said is was in a class of its own…read more.. I have to admit it was really good but seem like the day i came was a off day greens was a little over salted or end of the batch... The oxtail over rice was a1....

This was my family's and my second time visiting this restaurant, and it did not disappoint either…read moretime! The portions are huge and the prices are very reasonable. I ordered the loco moco and it was absolutely delicious, packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. I live about an hour away and will definitely be making more trips out there to try more dishes. The service was amazing, and the servers were friendly, attentive, and very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this place and can't wait to come back!

The food was amazing. The service was amazing. The atmosphere was great. It took an hour to drive…read moreto the restaurant and I would do it again. The experience was well worth the drive. The bathroom was clean as well. I often visit the bathroom to determine if I should eat in a place. If the workers have to wash their hands in a dirty bathroom, it gives me pause if I want to eat there.

I love the food and the customer service is great. Great atmosphere and music for the family.read more

Listen! I know good soul food, and this spot here has "hit the spot!" But because it's Friday, it's…read moreCatfish Friday! So I quite naturally ordered the max. piece catfish (3 pc.) with fries and greens, and OMG! The flavor, the crispiness! Just like I fry it! Excellent customer service! Needless to say, this is now my "catfish spot" whenever I visit the area again. For dessert, I had the peach cobbler. Another hit! So balanced with flavor and sweetness! My family had the oxtails and blackened salmon. They are licking their fingers! Why is this place not rated a perfect 5?! You better believe they get 5 stars from me! Earned! (Sorry, I ate my fish and peach cobbler before I realized I didn't take a pic. And the presentation was magnificent on all plates!)