This is the BEST soul food in Beaumont Tx! Cafeteria style setting , they have any where from hamburger steaks, beef tips, smothered chicken , smothered pork.chops, pigs feet , they even have ox tails!! I got the beef tips with rice and mac and cheese with another side of mustard greens and my husband got hamburger steak, with mashed potatoes, beans and corn ..everything was seasoned perfectly and it's not spicy like some reviews say..they give you large portions and I must say they have the best cornbread you'll ever put in your mouth! And the sweet tea is just how sweet tea is supposed to be..sweet! We will definitely be back here soon ..yall need to come try this place , if you dont..your missin out!!! read more

Richards Cafe - The bestBeef tips with rice mustard greens and mac and cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

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Nice people. Very nice people. Southern hospitality! Salty food. Place looks like a small dump but it is huge and .... well still kinda dumpy. I immediately was an skeptical because the sign states that it is soul food and seafood. However there was not a seafood entree in the end building. The food is not made to order. It is cafeteria style. Excellent prices. I had rib tibs with rice and mac n cheese and greens. Greens had an off flavor. Ribs tips were salty. read more

Richards Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

Delicious, hands down incredible. When you're looking for soul food, this is the place. Heaping portions, all home made. Highly highly recommend the ox tail & rice, greens, and sweet potatoes. Wish I had room to keep going! read more

Richards Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

I haven't gone for years since my mom passed away. They have moved from College location to this one on Magnolia. The food is pretty good, but is spicy.. I had backed chicken and dressing. Sidea were blackeyed peas, okra and tomato and cabbage. My husband had beef tips over rixe, green beans and pinto beans. We thought it was very good. Our plates were empty when we left. The owner and I reminised and I had remember she catered Lionel Ritchie's BD, but didnt know she had done so for BB King and I believe she said Bobby Bland Band (deceased). The place is busy with many day laborers from Army Reserve to Oil and Refinery workers ro families. It was as good as it was when we uses to take our Mom. Spicy food! Nice people..Clean place. Large place in The Hood of Beaumont. Who cares if food is good. read more

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Anytime I step into Richard's, it's a throwback to my childhood memories. You can expect some good ole soul food! I have always loved the oxtails. Never really had to worry about any tough meat. The yams is always a hit! About as sweet as any dessert could be and you have to get a side of cornbread dressing. If you're ever missing out on some Thanksgivingish type of sides then stop by Richards Cafe on Magnolia St. You will not be disappointed! read more

I'm not a connoisseur of soul food but I do know GOOD food, and Richard's serves up lots of that. I had beef tips over rice, cabbage, greens, pintos and cornbread. My wife had cubion (court bouillon), black eyed peas and greens. Everything was delicious, and the portions we got could have easily served four mortals. And all this food (much more than we could eat) was less than $25. read more

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My god this place nails it out of the park. I've had soul food and a lot of places here in town but this is by far the best. First time in here I got beef tips over rice, cabbage, and dressing. It was so good the beef fell apart it was so tender. The second time was meatloaf with the same sides as mentioned before. The meatloaf was tender and juicy as it should be. I could hurt myself eating this food. It is the best you have to give it a try if you're in the mood for down-home cooking read more

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Stopped here for lunch on my way to the airport because of all the ratings, and boy, they delivered!

I've lived in Bmt for 18 years and have heard of Richard's cafe, but never bothered to go. My husband and I decided that we would give this place a try. The building isn't much to look at from the outside and kinda looks rundown. But don't let the appearance of the building fool you, because the food is truly southern home cooked food and amazing! Everything is cooked low & slow, and everything is flavorful and delicious. I ordered their delicious baked chicken smothered in gravy and my husband had their beef tips, all of the sides are also very well seasoned with exploding flavors. We will definitely be making frequent stops at this place from now on! Give them a try, you won't regret it. read more

The quest for the best beef tips in town has landed me at Richards Cafe. This was my first visit and it was such a pleasant surprise. Richards isn't in the best part of town, but it's a pretty nice place. The order counter had a wide variety of food. Oxtail, pork chops, ribs, beef tips, pig feat and so on. Lots of sides too. My plate was hidden by a massive pile of food. Mashed potatoes smothered with beef tips, corn, mustard greens and a roll. Everything was excellent. The beef tips were in some dark gravy and were the best I've had around here so far. The inside of the restaurant has plenty of tables and a few TVs scattered throughout. I wish I would've had room for one of the many desserts available, but just couldn't do it. I'm making this a frequent stop from now on. Hooray for soul food! read more

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This is by far hands down the best soul food period. There is not one bad things on their layout. I dare you to come out and have a bad meal. Everything from their sides to the bread to the family working in the back is absolutely amazing. read more

My co-worker and I were driving through the area and wanted lunch so I Yelped restaurants in Beaumont. This place had four and a half stars so we drove to it. It looked a bit worn on the outside and we almost drove off. What a mistake that would've been!! Obviously, with all the great reviews on the beef tip, I had to see what it was about. I got it over rice, turnip greens, blackeye peas and cornbread. What a healthy portion of beef! She kept scooping more and more. I was certain that I was going to have leftovers. Once I sat down and got started, the meat was so perfectly tender without falling apart to shreds. So great with the rice and the perfectly seasoned turnip greens with the slight contrasting tang that complimented everything so well. Before I knew it, I was using the last inch of cornbread to sop up the last of the sauce from the beef tips!!! If you are looking for great comfort food made with love, this is your spot! read more

Road trip to visit family and looked to Yelp to find a great place to eat right off I-10 & found it! The great reviews are spot on. My family all had beef tip stew and it was so good. Everything tasted like grandma's kitchen and had Louisiana flavor because the owner comes from Cajun Country! Don't miss it! read more

Richards Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

This place is amazing. Ok, it's the food that makes it amazing. Huge portions and a great selection of meats and sides. It is good southern soul food. Even the mac n cheese had a little kick but I think it is the best I have ever had. I am pretty sure they cook the green beans with sugar. I was only able to eat half of my plate and felt bad for leaving the rest. read more

Richards Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Beaumont, Texas

One of the best soul food I been so far. Today there shipment came in late. I had to wait 3 hrs to get to enjoy my delicious meal. Everything is good here! The one thing that keep me coming back for more is there fall off the bones oxtail. People said it's under season but to me if you cook it right there's no need to over season your product. Other places over season there food to hides the quality. This place is just right! I wanted to be there apprentice but she said she doesn't give her recipe away. I don't blame her I would keep it for myself. One bite of there food and you will know why this southern cooking is no joke... read more

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Great food, some idiot below gave them a one star, it wasn't a review of their food they just assumed they were open on Sunday, Google can be your friend. The food is great if you like southern soul food you will love this food. We eat there once a week for years and Mrs Mary can make some amazing food. read more

Not open Sunday. Complete waste of time. Businesses should make sure listings are accurate. Will probably never try the food at this place since I wasted my time on a Sunday. read more

Wowza! I could have made a whole meal from just the incredible collard greens and corn bread, but the beef tips & rice kept calling my name - stewed in a dark Cajun sauce that made me sweat. Tomorrow, I'm going back for the ox tails! "It's all gravy baby!" These classic words were spoken by the nice ladies running this place. All this great food just a few miles from Louisiana. read more

Ran in here for a rushed late lunch on a weekday. It's a great spot for a quick bite because they serve from the counter cafeteria style. I asked the server what the best protein was and she recommended the beef tips which I ordered with white rice, of course. They were tasty and tender and delicious. I would definitely go back and try more things next time. read more

The food was so yummy! We drove from Galveston to have soul food and that's what we found! The service was very friendly and the food so good! read more

This place is deeeeeelish!!!!!!!! Definitely worth the drive to Beaumont. No frills, gooood home cooking. The ladies told me what they loved best when I asked and that corn bread- y'all. It's stunning. Yum yum yum read more

This restaurant is Top Notch. I visited Beaumont and looked up great Soul Food restaurants and i wasn't disappointed at all. The different variety of meats, and sides make for a fulfilling meal whether lunch or dinner. Thanks for the great hospitality and food. Love the atmosphere. read more

Hands down the best plate lunch in the city. Beef tips to die for, excellent oxtail and fried chicken.

Man this place is magnificent and u better come hungry and ready to throw down because they so many good choices of food u won't no what to get. I found this lil gem coming back into town from Memphis vacation. What made me choose this spot was I looked up on yelp 2 spots in Beaumont. The first place I called the guy picked up I asked him his menu and he seemed kind of dry and unenthusiastic about his food menu. So I called Richards next. The lil old lady pick up full of spunk and started telling me the menu of the back like she read my mind a fat boy was hungry!! Lol during her calling out the entire which was a smorgasbord stopped yelled at someone in the kitchen to get something cooking right and then got back to me without missing a beat!! That's when I told my trust copilot (wife) lol that's where we going they have love getting put into there food. As we pulled up u can smell the aromas of the delicious food lingering outside drawing into heaven. I worked in and seen a bunch of older black women like they was cooking dinner. My wife said to me who needs to wait till Sunday when my food angel was sent to me today. Lol I have to say I will be making this journey from richmond to Beaumont in the near future to try a different plate. I had the hamburger steak grenbean Mac and cheese, my copilot had oxtails greens and yams but was trying to eat everything like a buffet!! Lol I can't imagine myself staying in Beaumont because I would eat this food everyday. Oh and the lady I talked to turned out to be the owner. And I had to hug her before I left because heaven sent us a food angel and she said she been throwing down like this since the early 90's and it's 2019 and I can dig that y she still sitting on the map!! read more

Absolutely love this place! The portions are amazing and the food is grandmas soul food kitchen finger-lickin' good! Hidden gem that is worth the visit. read more

Wow!! This is the best soul food. Homemade delicious and large portions. You must try the ox tails outstanding. Richard's cafe is located in old town Beaumont on Magnolia. The cafe isn't fancy but clean and operated by a wonderful staff. It's like stepping into the 60's or 70's dated but clean, and the food is outstanding. If I had the choice of my last meal of my lifetime it would be their oxtails,yams,cornbread dressing. I've traveled all over the world and have ate at some of the finest restaurants. When it comes to soul food Richards beats them hands down every time. read more

Lunch today at Richard's (Beaumont, TX)...it was S-I-C-K GOOD. The quintessential meat and three cafe is located on Magnolia@Miller, between Calder and I-10. They serve 7-8 "mains" plus 10-12 sides. Enjoyed the baked, smothered chicken with rice and gravy and greens. Other "mains" included ribs, meatloaf, ox tails, etc. Other sides included cornbread dressing, mac & cheese, sweet potatoes, four kinds of beans, mashed potatoes, etc. The desserts are also luscious. For example, yellow cake with chocolate icing. They were formally located on College across from Debb's Liquor until Hurricanes Rita and Ike forced them to move. DO NOT miss this place! Open Mon-Fri 'til 6PM. Closed Sat & Sun. read more

Great place with a lot of great soul food. I had the beef tips and rice, mac-n-cheese and dressing. Beef tips were really good. Very reasonably priced. read more

If they have food in heaven, it will be from Richard's Cafe. This is the best. When I eat here, I always feel just like I've just eaten at my grandmother's house. She's long gone, but she was the best cook ever. She cooked greens every day (home grown in my grandpa's garden). Richard's Cafe is a must-eat. read more

This is the worst place to eat at in Beaumont. No flavor and the beef tips were dry. I moved away from Beaumont sixteen years ago and before I moved to Houston I ate here and the food was horrible. Now that Richards moved on Magnolia I thought maybe the this place got better. Nope still horrible. I will never eat here again. read more

Ate here today and to our surprise the food was great...a little salty for me but none the less it was very good! My husband got the courtbouillon with sweet potatoes and corn with a roll and I had a side dish of dressing. They were nice enough to let me taste the ox tails of which I've never had before. I was impressed!! Makes me want to try ox tails at home...don't know if I could make it taste as good as theirs but I will try. I had my GPS but passed it up & had to turn around but found it. It was a dark atmosphere in the inside but the food made up for it all. Food set up like a cafeteria serving line and there are plenty of choices of meats and veggies, desserts and drinks. Very friendly service. We were told there is a buffet on Saturdays which will enable one to taste a little bit of everything. Definitely will go back!! read more

Reviews were accurate. The place is shack-like with poor a/c but the scents wavering in the air, the kind souls serving and the mouthwatering tastes are worth sitting next to the fake rubber tree plant. read more

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This place is TERRIBLE! I got beef tips and rice, greens, and mac and cheese. The beef tips and rice lacked seasoning, the greens were straight from a can, and the mac and cheese wasn't even edible. It tasted like plastic. It was like powdered cheese or something. I will never go back! I guess this it what I get for not eating at Rosies. read more

W.O.W.! Sad to think of the missed opportunities I've had to eat at Richards Cafe because I didn't know it existed. Now I know and you can bet I'll be back. Friendly people and fantastic food served in more than ample amounts. My initial meal was beef tips (yum) and rice wth cabbage and collards. Fabulous is insufficient. Everything was fell prepared and very tasty. Take-out was required for the leftovers. If you are in or near Beaumont you MUST TRY RICHARDS CAFE. read more

Great soul food and very friendly people. My wife had beef tips, green beans, and sweet potatoes. I had ox tails on rice, greens, and Mac and cheese. Everything was very good. This is my new stop between Hattiesburg MS and Katy TX. read more

Not living in the area,I haven't got to eat here in some years but it was great! I recommended to a training class while in town and everyone loved it. read more

Omg omg omg collard greens. Have to be the best I ever had. I'm in Beaumont for the day. Of course new area means something new to eat. Must try! Ox tails are delicious. The owner lady and family working were so sweet and accommodating. read more

Love the food, and the sweetness of the staff's southern hospitality. Huge and generous proportions. The building is a little older, but there I plenty of space, and it's clean. Great lunch place for work. read more

Happened upon Richard's in search for a good lunch away from I-10. This is real soul food at a great price. Caution - they do use cayenne pepper in everything they cook, but if you like a little bit of heat, it can't be beat. Not just a meat and two sides place. All meat comes with gravy served over rice or mashed potatoes, and then the two sides, plus cornbread. Drink is included in the price as well. You get your food, eat, then pay. Cashier remembered what our meals were. Her final comment as we left - "It's the gravy, baby!" We will return on our next pass through Beaumont. read more

Just had lunch here . Not what I expected on outside and inside dark but food makes up for it .Passing through and read reviews. Food is excellent. Portions large and the ladies behind the counter were welcoming and helpful. Home cooking .Will stop in whenever we are driving through. read more