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    Mikki's Soul Food Cafe

    3.8 (664 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Origin of Mikki's story founder of a black woman by the name of Jeanette Willams
    Michael A.

    Someone got they Great grandma in the kitchen cooking up a mean meal!!! Because I'm still recovering from all the savory foods they got. This ain't no "im shy, I'll eat a salad" kinda place this place feeds your soul after Grace!! Good music to sing to while you're chatting it up with friends or family or just by yourself. Either way the food will keep you company!

    Mike M.

    It has been a very long time since my last visit to Mikki's so I was surprised at the changes I saw. First of all while the exterior is the same the interior is much nicer. Nice job! It has an upscale look and was nicely decorated including Christmas decor and playing enjoyable music. Also the long serving line was immaculate in appearance. I purchased the smothered chicken with two sides of rice and gravy and black eye peas for $18. It also came with a cornbread roll. Drinks here are bottled and then they have kool aid and sweet tea too. They also have what looked like a full bar for alcoholic beverages. My meal was very good tasting. The chicken, gravy, rice and peas were delicious and plenty in size. It was a very good meal. However, they serve all meals in to go containers which doesn't fit the upscale interior. It feels weird to take your food from a bag and then open up a plastic container to eat it. Also the cutlery that you are given (fork and knife) was very flimsy. It was hard to cut up the tender chicken with that knife. The fork looked like it was going to break when a load of peas was on it. Seriously the cutlery felt like something that would come in a cooking kit for a third grader. Please Mikki's get some better cutlery or tell your customers to bring their own! Finally, there were many, many small bones in the chicken and gravy. The chicken is on the bone so I don't know where they came from. They were small chicken bones and they had to be removed from the mouth, of course, which is never pleasant especially when dining with others. I will still give a 4 here believing that the bones was a one off but please spend more on the plastic cutlery!

    Crystal B.

    We came here over 9 years ago leaving San Antonio heading back to New Orleans. When we stopped by, there were older people working here who were truly friendly and hospitable. They made us feel so welcomed that we bought more food for the road. Sadly, we didn't get that same reception today. The food then was exceptional; however, I can't say that it was anywhere near that quality today on 12/27/25. Not only was the quality way off, the price increased exponentially. I got the chicken and shrimp Alfredo, which notably had no shrimp. The pasta was overcooked as was the chicken chunks of breast in it. My sides were green beans and mac n cheese and they were decent. Overall, the taste is okay but what shocked me was the cost of a quart of mac n cheese at $20. That was a definite turnoff. You really don't make huge long term profits when you overcharge and out price your consumer base. My husband had the meatloaf, greens and sweet potatoes....he loved it but then again, he loves food period lol. I do like the new decor, it's super reminiscent of NOLA's Mardi Gras colors. Anyway, we more than likely won't return. We paid $50 for two plates and I'm left underwhelmed.

    Interior seating
    Carmen S.

    I love the remodeling that has taken place here! I have always done a takeout, but now, it is quite inviting if you choose to eat-in. The eating space is larger with more tables & chairs and they have added a bar where they sell frozen cocktails (think daiquiris). I continue to enjoy the food with each visit. Baked chicken is my go-to dish with cabbage, candied yams, & black eye peas. All 3 of those sides items & the chicken are winners. I typically would choose greens before green beans but here I give green beans an edge. Service is expedited to the degree that it can be. Choose your meat, move down the line to get your side items, cornbread & then desserts are at the cash register. Portions are a decent size. In general, dinners are $17-$22 (2 side items) or $21-$26 (3 side items) except oxtails which are $30 & $34. They remain a go-to for local soul food.

    Oxtails
    Romero L.

    The first review for 2026.Wishing all Yelpers a happy New Year's.The layout of the restaurant is cafeteria with several choices from oxtails, smothered pork chops to chitterlings and several sides.I made the ride for the chitterlings which were made to perfection no smell and super clean.

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    Kelli D.

    On the second we walked in the door we felt like family. This was our first trip in and it will definitely not be our last! Servings were huge, people were very nice, the food was delicious. My husband ate oxtail until his eyes crossed. I could not pick between the Black eyed peas and the green beans and I still can't because they were both delicious! There was no need to add salt or seasoning or anything because the flavors were spot on. Such an inviting and fabulous professional group of employees I can tell you that we were very impressed! Happy anniversary to us and #soulfood makes our heart overflow :) Happy #anniversary to us!

    Oxtail sooo good!
    Jeff G.

    Really awesome Soulfood restaurant. Easy to pick what you want. The food is absolutely delicious. The establishment is very clean. I would definitely love to come back here and try some more of their food.

    Oxtail plate double Mac n cheese side with a blueberry lemonade definitely hit
    Ryen W.

    I had been craving oxtails for days and when i showed up at Mikkis they did not disappoint. Great customer service, delicious oxtails and the Mac and cheese 10/10 also that blueberry lemonade definitely hit the spot as well. Love the vibes the music was great definitely my go to and i can't wait to go back

    Meat Loaf
    Deric L.

    Mikis is the place! Hands down they have the best soul food in Houston! So good in fact we went twice out of the three days we were in the area! Everything is good! The smothered turkey wings, the meatloaf, green beans, greens, mac n cheese, sweet potato's, and etc!!! My friend even got to try their chitterlings and said they were good. I'll be back when in Houston!

    It was more steams than this! but this is how big they were throughout!!
    Tee H.

    Had some of my xmas sides catered from here and it was horrible!! Cornbread dressing was mushy and the greens was full of steams!! The cake was sock it too me and some slices was jst plain cake no nuts no cinnamon!! It's gonna be hit or miss but don't take a chance b4 major holidays!! It's embarrassing!!

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    Lee A. S.

    Make sure to bring your appetite to this place. They are not stingy with the food. The people are really nice as you walk through the line to order. It's spacious inside, so seating was no issue. Food was hot, fresh, and tasted great. It reminded me of my grandmother's soulful cooking. I had the meatloaf, sweet yams, and collard greens. Oh, and I had to wash it down with some kool-aid.

    Oxtails, mac and cheese, and beans
    Aurelia A.

    We had just got back from a mini vacation and was looking for a soul food restaurant that was open since it was Memorial Day. Came across this place as a recommendation so we decided to stop. Upon arrival we got in line (food is served buffett style) We decided on the oxtails mac and cheese, baked beans, Brisket, mac and cheese, and yams and 2 big Reds. Everything was very welll proportioned and seasoned well. We were checking out and realized the prices on the board didn't align with what we were charged ex: Oxtails board states 29.95 we were charged 32.95 there was no price on the beef brisket however they rang up as beef tips 23.95. The bathroom didnt have any paper towels and the hand dryer didn't work. Other than that it was a pretty good experience. And we will return.

    Cornbread at the bottom,  this is a small container inside of a container.  Mac&cheese,  greens,  beef tips,  yams. Teaspoon of each
    Earnestine H.

    When they say a bar bite, it's a bar bite. I ordered the soul bowl and it was a waste . Just order a senior plate or something because you don't even get a scoop of food. You get not even a half of a spoon of mac&cheese, sweet potato, greens and beef tips on top of cornbread for $11.00. The young lady said that her manager instructed her to fix it that way. So yes you have been warned about the size. It's in a very small container and please inside of another container for some odd reason. It's a waist of containers to me.

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    First timer. The servers at the steam table were nice and helpful. Typical soul food. I'm a sucker for peach cobbler. I had to get two

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    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.

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