Soulful Cocina | My Honest Review…read more
Stopped by Soulful Cocina, and here's my honest review!
For starters, the restaurant was pretty clean and definitely gave me that old-school BBQ spot vibe. The staff was really nice and helpful, which I appreciated!
I ordered the catfish dinner with collard greens and baked beans, and my boyfriend ordered the ribs with mac and cheese and potato salad.
Now let's get into the food!
The mac and cheese was seasoned really well, but I do wish it had been a little creamier. The potato salad was pretty good, and the baked beans were just that, baked beans. Nothing bad about them, but nothing that really stood out either.
The collard greens were seasoned well and had good flavor, but unfortunately, they were room temperature. I personally prefer my greens served hot.
The ribs were good! I personally prefer grilled ribs over smoked, but if you enjoy smoked ribs, these might be perfect for you. I do think they could've used a little more seasoning, but overall, they were good.
Now the catfish was good too! It was fried hard with a cornmeal breading, and I LOVE my fish fried hard! I personally prefer a mixed breading over straight cornmeal, but I still enjoyed it.
Drinks are served by the can or bottle, and a drink is not included with the meal. I went with a Diet Pepsi.
The portions were good, which is always a plus, especially when you're going out for a good soul food meal!
Overall, I'd give Soulful Cocina a 3 out of 5 stars.
I want to be clear that this isn't a negative review, just my honest experience and personal preferences. The food was good, the portions were generous, and the staff was genuinely kind and helpful. There are just a few things I feel could use a little improvement, especially when it comes to temperature, texture, and seasoning.
Nothing was necessarily terrible, but nothing really blew me away either.
With that being said, I genuinely want to see this business thrive, and I hope my feedback is received in the spirit it's intended. I know how much hard work goes into running a business, and I have nothing but respect for anyone putting themselves out there and making it happen. Constructive criticism doesn't mean a lack of support!
I'd definitely be open to visiting again and trying some other menu options. Wishing Soulful Cocina nothing but success, growth, and longevity!