The best fried catfish ever! I don't like anything that tastes fishy and this didn't. My husband ordered it and he was very happy with it. The tri tip and pulled pork were nice and smokey. Mac and cheese was so creamy. If you order the greens, order some of the sliders so you have bread to dip in the pot liquor. We will definitely be back! read more

Don't believe me please try for your self Amazing food choices relaxing music real back yard vibes. read more

Excellent service. Food was very tasty fried ribs were tender, the greens were on spot and tender with just the right amount of seasoning the cornbread was hittin. I'm going try to make it on a Friday night for the open mike read more

Place is crazy good. We had the fried catfish, fried ribs, BBQ chicken, BBQ ribs, and nearly the whole menu... everything was absolutely . We wanted to try the oxtails, but showed up on the wrong day, so we'll definitely be back on a Tuesday for those. The service made us feel like we were at a backyard family cookout with your favorite unc in the back cooking just for you. They treated us like family, and that kind of hospitality is rare. We're already planning to bring the whole family next time. Amazing food, amazing people, and an easy 10/10. Highly recommend! Now imma take a nap ! read more

If you're ever out in Tulare, you have to stop by Soul Good Chef Rocc is one of the most genuine, wholesome people you'll meet. He didn't just serve us food he fed us like family. You can taste the love in every bite... savory, juicy, and really hit the spot The whole vibe is super chill too. Outdoor seating, good energy, and smooth R&B playing perfect spot to bring your family and just enjoy the moment. But what really stood out to me... I watched him walk food over to someone in need without hesitation. That alone told me everything about his heart. Real people, real love, real food. Chef Rocc definitely put his foot in that cooking no question Definitely coming back !!!! read more

See previous review.. for whatever reason all photos failed to upload. The food here is good and service is good. It did take a bit to get my food. read more

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It's hard to find Good soul food here in the Central Valley! Great food worth the wait! The owners were very nice & attentive! Thank you for your hospitality & making us feel at home! We'll be back! read more

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Great food great service! Will definitely be back when I am in the Tulare area. Fried rips were awesome read more

SOUL GOOD - Great food Highly recommend Plenty of food Good value - Soul Food Near Me - Tulare, California

Okay but WHY did we forget to take a before pic because this food didn't stand a chance We got the chicken & waffles and wow... the chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and seasoned so good. The waffles were soft with just the right amount of sweetness -- especially with that syrup drizzle Everything came out hot, fresh, and full of flavor. You can tell they don't cut corners. Definitely one of those meals where you're like "wait... this is actually REALLY good." Service was great too, super easy and chill experience. 10/10 -- just trust me and order it (and don't forget your before pic like we did lol) read more

SOUL GOOD - Chicken and Chicken N Waffles - Soul Food Near Me - Tulare, California

The absolute best service hands down!! I'd come here just for the environment of hospitality the owner provided. man the food is incredible.. ordered the chicken and waffles special and the catfish entree with 2 sides (yams/fried cabbage) every single part was absolutely delicious. It's hard to find a spot that delivers that home style feeling but SOUL GOOD is the perfect place. I felt right at home and I struggled to find the words to describe the food! you just have to try it yourself.. highly recommend will definitely go back. Shoutout to chef Rocc he hooked us up and delivered a truly masterful experience. read more

Stopped by on the way back from LA heading to Sac. Felt like having some soul food. Was very surprised that Tulare had soul food. Who appeared to be the owner was very pleasant. We ordered the breaded ribs, the swai and the mac & cheese. Great prices. Food was tasty. The owner also gave us an extra side of greens. Yummy. The outdoor seating provided cool r&b sounds, but we sat in the car to ate because of a couple of pesky flies. read more

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Kind of expensive for Soul Good served up flavorful dishes unique to the area. I placed my order online and I had a difficult time finding the restaurant front. There was a single sign near an alleyway indicating the location. Unfortunately there wasn't any coleslaw so I had to change to another side when I arrived. Notably there wasn't a lunch special anymore. I ordered the entree plate which included a main and 2 sides. *Fried Swai: wasn't crispy but wasn't heavy nor oily either. There was still a distinct smell to the fish but the salty coating masked some of the fishiness. This was served with hot sauce and remoulade. The hot sauce was very acidic and there wasn't as much heat as desired. The remoulade could have used some of the acidity and I was craving a stronger pickle essence to take away from the saltiness. *Yams: favorite item. There was pleasant browning and sweetness on the yams. These were incredibly rich and tender. This honestly served as a dessert. *Turkey Chili: the sauce was meaty and savory but I wished it had seeped into the turkey. The turkey was still on the chunkier side so the seasoning didn't penetrate the center, leaving some gaminess. Good potential but could have been executed better. Not the cheapest of dining options but I did enjoy the stronger flavors. Most items were flavorful as is so although the sauces weren't the best, I didn't need them. Otherwise, the execution needs some work but there's tons of potential. read more

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Just ate lunch with my pops and I'm impressed to say the least . Chef Rock prepared some of the best greens and cat fish I've ever had.. food was fresh and seasoned to perfection. My pops git the Mac and cheese and black eyed peas and he said they were delicious . I'll definitely be back real soon to try everything else on the menu .. If you're looking for some soul food thats made with some love and are in tulare area ,this the spot!! read more

SOUL GOOD - Cat fish and greens with a homemade sweet tea.. - Soul Food Near Me - Tulare, California

Chef Rocc the Man, outstanding and generous hospitality. First Time being here and definitely won't be the Last. Home away from home . Highly recommended . Can't decide on what's the best because it's Alll Good Quality food straight from the SOUL.!! read more

SOUL GOOD - Cat Fish , Collared Greenz , Potato Salad , Fried Ribz , - Soul Food Near Me - Tulare, California

The food was great the owner and his daughter were so nice . Good service and good music sat out on the patio we will definitely go back . We had fried ribs the other dinner was cat fish/ Mac and cheese / black eyed peas/ the sweet potatoes were good / he had us try the potato salad / sweet tea almost like being in Tennessee read more

Went there for husbands birthday he had the fried ribs and cat fish son had pulled pork sliders I had Mac with pulled pork so delicious owner was very friendly outstanding place to eat read more

We were craving soul food; so we were pretty excited when we found this place on Yelp. We drove there ; about five minutes away; kinda hard to find, hidden in an alley with narrow and scarce parking spots. The owner and the staff member greeted us and talked to us about the menu. Made it hard to choose what to order. We went with the two meat and two side option . The meats we chose were the fried fish and the fried ribs ; and greens and Mac and cheese as the sides. I never had fried ribs ; and honestly was craving bbq ribs that fall off the bone smothered in some kick ass bbq sauce. Someone told us the sweet potatoes were good so we added this side for about $6.50. We also added two sweat teas ; which were a dollar each . Took about twenty or so minutes; waited outside on the patio at first( but decided to wait in the car; way too many bugs flying around. Bug spray or those insect repellent lamps, might be a good idea. Felt like I was getting bit up by mosquitoes and nats. When the food was ready we took it home and was excited to dig in. Let's start off with the fish; it was fried and tender; and warm still; tasted pretty good. Then it was the fried rib; ummm let's just say I probably wouldn't order these again. The five cheese Mac and cheese didn't taste like anything I ever had. First it was spiral pasta; being African American elbow pasta is what we're known to use; so this was unusual surprise. Definitely didn't taste five cheeses;one for sure maybe two at the most. The greens were alright; still trying to figure out what kind of diced meat that was. The sweet potatoes; tasted straight from a glory can; just doctored up a bit. Unfortunately was very dissatisfied with this meal completely. The sweet tea was the worst tea I ever had; I was thinking this tea was going to be overly sweet; sweet enough to make my body go into a diabetic coma; however there was absolutely no sugar whatsoever in this tea. It was awful. I had to go home and add sugar just to make it drinkable. Not sure if they tasted it before they served it ; but was missing the key ingredient which was SUGAR. Would I be back? Absolutely not. read more

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This place was so delicious, definitely coming back. Started off with a small side and ended up with a variety of plates.

Food service and ambience was awesome and the owners incredible love the sweet tea and sweet potatoes my husband and i tried it all cat fish swai turkey chili sweet potatoes gumbo kool aid sweet tea honey cake all of it was delicious as can be read more

SOUL GOOD - Destroyed this meal was soo good - Soul Food Near Me - Tulare, California

This place was amazing the Fried Catfish and Ribs were to die for will definitely be coming back for sure and the owners were amazing good people read more

Food and Service was excellent. Ordered the catfish and my wife had the Swai. I would definite come back when we're back in town.

Great food! Wait is a little long so be prepared to wait for your food. But remember soul food is not fast food. Was in town for a business trip and found this spot. Owner is really good guy and he apologized for the long wait but it was just him working the register and the grill. Would definitely come back read more

SOUL GOOD - Front of restaurant! - Soul Food Near Me - Tulare, California

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I have eaten here many of times. The owners and staff make it their goal to make you happy. The food is awesome and price fair. Keep up the great work Soul Good and staff. I don't need to post photos. Everything is good there. read more

If you're ever passing through Tulare and get hungry, make sure to stop by Soul Good. Let me tell you--you will not be disappointed! I had the fried catfish, cabbage, and potato salad, and my wife had the oxtails. Everything was absolutely delicious. Big thank you to the chef for the amazing hospitality and great soul food. Definitely a spot worth coming back to! read more

I always appreciate having a meal that you can tell was made with love and intention. Growing up with a mom from Cleveland, Mississippi who fried fish religiously, I'm always curious to see how others prepare their food. I ordered the fried catfish, yams, Mac and cheese and also received the turkey chili and an ice tea. I brought it home for both my sister and I to try and get her reaction. The fish was seasoned and fried just right!! The yams were tasty without being too sweet. The turkey chili was full of flavor and gives you that fuzzy warm feeling inside after you're finished. The Mac and cheese touched a unique palette that I wasn't expecting. I was a fan of it but my sister wasn't as excited. It's a gamble spending your hard earned money to try something new only to not like it. THANKFULLY, I had such a great experience here with the food and the service while I ordered and waited for my meal. I would dine here again next time I'm in the mood for this. Thank you Soul Good read more

Amazing food, amazing service, and a wonderful environment. Feels like you're right at home in this spot. Once you come here you're definitely gonna tell everyone you know to stop by and try out this spot!! Beyond satisfied read more

SOUL GOOD - Fried Ribs Cheesy MaC Q'z Ahhmazing Potato Salad - Soul Food Near Me - Tulare, California

This place is SO good! It was our first time. The cook came out to greet us. He's nice AF and patient. It was cold outside but that's not their fault. We waited a good minute for our order but there's a sign giving notice that's not the fastest but it was worth the wait. The first bite I took made me smile from ear to ear. The food was def made with love. He also gave us a small tub of potato salad to try for free. It's honestly a Diamond in the rough thin place deserves more attention I would def go back again idc how long it takes 10/10 it is worth it for sure. read more

Good was very good The wait wasn't very long Loved the fried ribs Staff was very nice and inviting The sweet tea was a little flat Catfish was on point Will be visiting again as they advertised bbq hot links read more

Owner is very attentive and sweet! First time trying soul food, and was DELISH! He went above and beyond, making sure we had a cover and heater when it unexpectedly started to rain. Outside is spacious. All around 10/10 can't wait to come back read more

SOUL GOOD - Fried Ribs Catfish Signature Greens Corn Bread Single Hot Link Slider Cheesy Mac - Soul Food Near Me - Tulare, California

Excellent cat fish a la carte with a side of fried cabbage and potato salad. I definitely will be back.

The meat is definitely the star of the show. I had the fried ribs and for the sides I got mac and cheese and yams. The fried ribs were amazing, I didn't need any sauce. The yams were homemade and really good, it wasn't overly sweet or too saucy. Would def go back to try the oxtails next. Seating is outside, but it was actually pretty cool, they have a portacooler. It has tons of shading. read more

We really enjoyed the food. We had a catfish dinner and chicken and waffles. The greens have amazing flavor and the potato salad was delicious. The sweet tea was very good as well. The seating is outside patio style. While we were there we visited by many flies. read more

Lovely little outdoor courtyard restaurant. The fried cabbage knocked my socks off. Chunks of sausage and awesome seasoning and preparation. Fried catfish crispy cornmeal batter so flavorful. Black eyed peas and turkey chili beans rounded out our meal. Friendly welcoming service. We will return on future trips. read more

SOUL GOOD - Fried Catfish with Turkey Chili Beans and Black Eyed Peas. Not pictured the Fried Cabbage - Soul Food Near Me - Tulare, California

Fried catfish- 6/5 soft moist, well seasoned. Really great. Fried ribs - 6/5. Not as greasy as you'd think. Think of breaded ribs. Really great. Chili 5/5- solid chili and beans. Collard greens- 7/5 really great spicy sausage meaty taste. Mac and cheese loaded with barbecue ribs- 7/5. Great ribs, Mac and cheese was nice, soft pasta with cheese read more

The food was excellent. The owners came out and greeted us. They had Kareoke which was fun while waiting for dinner. We will be back when we are in the area again. Thank you for your hospitality! Calvin & Julie read more

The catfish was really good has very good seasoning & the yams were fine! The only complaint was that my Mac & cheese was cold to the touch but other that that it tasted okay also the sweet tea needs work! It wasn't sweet at all! read more

SOUL GOOD - Catfish, mac & cheese & yams - Soul Food Near Me - Tulare, California

Oh boy. Let's start with the positives shall we? This can be a promising business. Ambiance. I love where the idea is headed. The best thing I enjoyed about this place was the music and the chicken sliders were decent. Service. The owner was kind. The service was very slow and we waited very long ( 45 min long ) for our order, and there were things missing from our order. I never get joy out of destroying a black owned business, small business or any business for that matter, especially when the owners are polite. But. Being from the south, and tasting what I had here. I can say I would probably would never visit this spot again. The catfish was not bad, but it wasn't good enough for me to invest money again. Everything else, honestly, to be polite was a mockery of soul food. The 2 stars was because of how nice the owner was and the music. I'm sorry, but I don't recommend until they get a new cook or new recipes or something. This was not soul food, but an idea of what soul food is. But, if you liked their food then keep patronizing please. *Our group had the Mac n Cheese, Greens, Fried Ribs, Sweet Potato Pie, Chicken Sliders, Sweet Tea, Koolaid, Catfish. I'm sure we had more but we were all over it after tasting the Mac n Cheese. read more

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very great customer service and friendly/welcoming staff. Fried ribs and black-eyed peas were amazing with a peaceful environment.

This was my first time trying Soul Good!!! I love it!!! I tried the catfish!!! It was amazing!!! read more

SOUL GOOD - Catfish - Soul Food Near Me - Tulare, California

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First time trying this place. I was in the mood for Bbq. I ordered the fried ribs potato salad and meat combo with Mac and turkey chili.Food was good ribs had nice smoky flavor the potato salad was ok and the rest of the sides were also ok. I just thought that for $7 I would get more potato salad so my complaint are the portions. But will definitely will go back for the ribs read more

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