The Yummiest Soul Food in Arlington

Hobert's Soul Food Canteen

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (11) • $

"If solely for the uniqueness of the offerings, this establishment gets a hands-down 5. I will say that non-piping-hot food is normally off-putting, but I mean... where else can you get pork neck bones? Where else can you get TWO scoops of hoppin' Johns for the unit (bartering system, folks) of ONE side.Apparently Hobert's has been aroud for 26 years, but there was not a soul in site. I think this is attributed to the fact that it sits on a very lonely section on Berry. Give it some traffic, people! The food is top notch. They are open 11AM-5:30PM EVERYDAY! There are many a church in the area, so you can assume that they serve up one mean "Sunday Lunch" for you Gospel-lovin' individuals. After worship, I get some serious munchies, too. You aren't alone. The food tops out around $9 a plate: 1 meat, 2 sides, cornbread, and a drank.The pork neck bones were phenomenal. Not too salty, a bit underseasoned if you will--I love to be dehydrated after I gorge myself on soul food. The black-eyed peas were savory and rich. The cabbage was not bitter and held on to just the right amount of crunch.The goulash (yes, the Hungarian specialty) was definitely not authentic. In fact, it was essentially what we in America know as Beef-a-Roni. The huge chunks of ground beef sat in a tomatoey, sweet sauce mixed in with some soft macaroni. All in all, special and fantastic. The mixed veggies were fine, and the okra was tender.I must touch on the cornbread, no? It was tender, hearty, and well-seasoned. Not too sweet, not too bland. "Just right", said Goldilocks.Fort Worth has a whole bunch of hole-in-the-walls, and Hobert's is no different, though it does sit by itself in a little house on E. Berry. Give it a shot, and I believe that you will definitely become a loyal of this grub shack.The people are extremely hospitable, to boot."

Spice and Gravy Southern Eatery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (37)

"As a part of my pre-birthday celebration, we decided to stay in Arlington. It is a really nice ambiance. The wait for food was a little lengthy but I understand that good help is hard to find. My friend ordered the Chicken and Waffles. Great taste, even better with warmed syrup. I ordered Shrimp and Grits w/ a side of bacon. The bacon was cooked just the way I like it. The grilled shrimp in the grits were okay. However, the gravy on the grits had a cajun flare but the grits were bland. Also, there were baby shrimp, onions, and corn kernels in the Grits. Not a fan of all of that. I didn't taste any cheese in the Grits. Maybe the lunch/dinner will be better. Oh by the way, you can't order anything other than the combinations on the menu. For example, I only wanted the fried boneless chicken to take home but I had to order chicken and waffles because their register wasn't set up to separate items."

Brunchaholics

★★★★☆ 4.1 (97)

"I was at the doctor, and decided to get something to eat. This place didn't disappoint it was very unique, very much a hole in the wall. I ordered the brisket, mac and cheese and greens burrito. The place is small but luckily they have one table because that thing was not making it home, it looked and smelled amazing and was it good. I am definitely coming back to try more variations on the burritos and all the other food. I haven't made recommendations on yelp in a while, because I haven't been this impressed in quite a while.After covid so much stuff was expensive and mediocre not bruchaholics. Thanks for amazing food. The service was super friendly and very fast."

Brew City Kitchen and Cocktails

★★★☆☆ 3 (85) • $$

"Came in to Help my friend Nina celebrate her birthday. It was set during brunch, we had mimosas. The service was good. The ambiance is definitely for parties. It was definitely loud."

Sweet Georgia Brown Homecooking

★★★★☆ 4 (759) • $$

"Sweet Georgia Brown is a soul food gem in Dallas! Don't let the line scare you--it moves quickly, and the food is absolutely worth it. Just make sure you're ready with your order when you reach the front.I finally decided on the pork chops, and they were juicy and seasoned to perfection. But let me tell you, the real showstoppers were the dressing and the pinto beans. Both were absolute perfection--seasoned just right and bursting with flavor. Honestly, all of the sides were incredible! I had macaroni and cheese, yams, and greens, and every single bite was amazing. My daughter got the fried chicken dinner, with four big, juicy, and well-seasoned pieces of chicken. My other daughter went for the veggie plate and loved the corn. My niece chose the barbecue three-meat plate, and we all shared desserts--a slice of lemon cake and German chocolate cake. Every single thing was fantastic.We came here for a soul food dinner after church, and Sweet Georgia Brown delivered in every way. The portions are enormous--you'll have leftovers for days--and the flavor is second to none. This is the kind of food that feeds your soul. Five stars, without a doubt!"

Mary’s Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (26)

"Food; I heard about this restaurant after a popular IG/YouTuber raved about it. I got the all seafood showstopper. The total was $30.74 including tax. My dish was essentially mashed potatoes with shrimp/ crawfish. Nothing else was prevalent although I don't doubt it was possibly present. The sauce/flavor was good but the whole dish was runny and unfulfilling. To be fair, I was expecting blacken salmon & shrimp over mashed potatoes with cream sauce. (more on this miscommunication later).Service; I placed a phone order around 2pm on a Saturday. The lady taking my order was uninformed about the menu. I asked if the showstopper included salmon in the all seafood option & she replied YES. FYI; It does NOT!!!!! Or my order was incorrect. However, after witnessing the busy counter and pickup window, waiting 20 minutes in line to pay and the utter confusion of the staff, I was simply ready to get out of there lol..Ambiance; I was told my order would be ready for pickup in about 30/40 minutes. When I arrived there was a huge crowd inside so I called again to confirm my order was ready for pickup. It was over 100 degrees and my dog was in the car, I wanted to confirm I could be in and out bc I didn't want him to overheat. Great thing my order was ready, HOWEVER, there isn't a way to pay at the pickup window, and so I went to wait in a very long line lol...I would HIGHLY recommend you pay ahead of time OR just order while there to avoid this hassle! Tips for a better experience; Avoid peak times ie-weekends, Place and pay order online, (unfortunately uber was showing sold out when i tried) and I think the miscommunication from the employee came from it being too loud for her to hear. Thus, take your time to know the menu/what you're getting because the menu isn't very specific. Verdict; As always just check it out for yourself! No place is busy for no reason & the owner seems very genuine & personable."

Sweet Bella Soul Food

★★★★☆ 3.9 (14)

"Probably some of the best soul food I've ever had. Authentic and a true "dive". If you're in Richardson or north Dallas pop in for some smackin good food"

Campfire Grill Texas Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.6 (744) • $$

"Came back again and it was just as good as the first time we checked the place out which prior to the pandemic. The food still had great flavor. I had a kids meal with Mac & cheese and mash potatoes with cream gravy. The Mac & cheese had really good flavor and was creamy. The potato's had some skin left on and the gravy had real bacon in it. The kids meal comes with a drink. My fiancé got the daily special which is $3 cheaper than regular price. He got the chicken fried chicken with mash potatoes and gravy and corn. The chicken was cooked just right not dry at all the breading was crispy and had a good flavor. We split the banana pudding and it had chucks of banana in it and was so yummy! I hope we make it back sooner and not wait so long."

AJ's Hot Chicken

★★★★☆ 4 (45)

"Came here around 1 AM during the Grand Opening weekend. I was expecting to try the mozzarella sticks covered in Hot Cheetos, but was told they only had a limited menu. I ended up getting the AJ Sammy's meal, and even met one of the co-owners as I was eating the food. He seemed very passionate about the business and indicated he would be here everyday. When I did enter though a hour before closing time, the restaurant was half full. The cashier told me that if I liked spice, I should get a level 4. I did, and I regretted getting it because it was pretty spicy for me. I was really grateful for the free ice cream cone. Recommend you give these guys a try!"

Kendall Karsen’s Upscale Soul Food

★★★★☆ 4.3 (169)

"I was on a mad hunt to find soul food this past Sunday that included some of my favorites like Oxtails, mac n' cheese, potato salad, candy yams. I called in first and they confirmed that they didn't have any Oxtails or potato salad however we decided to venture over anyway. The line can be quite long, and the establishment is quite small. We ordered to go expecting about a 20-30 min. wait since the food is made to order. We ordered the rotisserie chicken, candy yams and mac n' cheese (not to share) lol he ordered somewhere else. Once we got the food home it was still fairly warm, everything was flavorful the mac n' cheese could have used a bit more cheese and creamier but this is due to taste, and I like my yams a bit sweeter, also due to taste. The chicken was very moist and juicy! Over all the food here is pretty good one serving of all mentioned was about $22.00."

Sunday Morning LLC

★★★★☆ 3.9 (70)

"Love this place, I always order ahead and food is awesome! Catfish nuggets and filet are delicious! Customer service are super friendly as well!"

Daiquiri Depot

★★★★☆ 3.9 (213) • $$

"Me and my wife normally look for restaurants we've never eaten at when we come to Dallas or the DFW metroplex. One of my good friends and his wife who live in DFW metroplex will meet us wherever we choose. Well this place was on point and the food was very and great. They were very patient with us and helped us decide what to order. Once the server explained everything my friend got the pigs feet and I got the oxtails. Wow, both of us were very impressed with the consistency of taste in the meat and vegetables. I will definitely add this to my list of see ya next time. The weather was a bit chilly but if it wasn't outside would have been the best option to sit and eat."

Madea's Down Home Cooking

★★★★☆ 4.4 (542) • $$

"We've been traveling all of Texas for 4 months now. I was really looking forward to Southern Cooking & BBQ, because that's all you hear about. We FINALLY had some amazing Southern Cooking. We just came into town and we like to drive around for a little bit. Luckily we found this place. It was just the 3 of us, and when we came in we looked so lost lol. The gentleman up front was so sweet and patient with us. I asked for ox tails and told him if you could pick out the 3 sides for me. He picked the Mac n cheese (which I LOOOVED) the Yams (yumm) and greens. I didn't care for those but my husband LOOOVED those but he didn't care for the Yams. He said they were too sweet but they were my favorite. It was perfect, we just switched & we got more of what we loved. Growing up, my dad is from Texas & would always talk about how amazing Southern Cooking was, now I finally get to see what he's talking about."

Dat Chicken and Seafood

★★★★☆ 4.2 (43)

"Disappointed ordering breasts via their website for pickup. Subsequently got phone call from Royal Fried Chicken stating only 4 breasts currently available. do you So this is a fried chicken specialty place that cannot stock enough different chicken pieces even in preparation for a weekend afternoon? Really? Three stars awarded for responsive customer contact and not too difficult to get reimbursed on my credit card for the website charge."

Kim & Jenny's Cafe

★★★★☆ 4 (35)

"The food arrived and was very healthy, still warm and you can taste that all the ingredients were very fresh. The service was decent and the atmosphere I can't comment on because this was UberEats order as I learn the area. But I can assure you that I will be making a visit on my next order because this has been by far one of the most decent breakfast meals in the area. They are doing it right and I am looking forward to trying some other things on the menu. Breakfast 1+2=4 was deliciousAnd Breakfast #1 was just as goodWas hoping for some home fries but the Biscuits and gravy were on point.Bacon was fresh and firmSausage was okayAnd the eggs were good"

Big Mama's Chicken & Waffles

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (217) • $

"Since moving into area I've been wanting to check this place out & I finally did with my boyfriend. I was sadly disappointed with the food. Yes, it's well seasoned, but does it taste good? No. I am glad it didn't taste like grease. There's not much of ambiance since it's a drive thru. While waiting I did see a trash panda AKA raccoon rummaging through the trash bin. Service was decent. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back."

Daq and Mag Daiquiris

★★★★☆ 4 (122) • $$

"This is a food review, only. 4 Stars. All the food here is GREAT. The fried foods are a solid 5 Stars. The sides and other dishes are very good, but noticeably a tad salty, some days. The mac n cheese is pictured as elbow pasta but served as mostaccioli pasta - which is okay... just unexpected.The drinks are your business, not mine. Alcoholic beverages don't require Yelp reviews from me.All that said, I am a regular, and you should be too!"

Rosako's Restaurant

★★★★☆ 4.1 (615) • $$

"Food was top tier highly recommend this place chicken was tender and Mac and cheese was amazing"

The Fivee Bistró And Bar

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (102) • $$

"My friend and I had a reservation for 11 and we didn't make it until 11:30 am but thankfully we were able to still be seated. We were seated in the back and the decor was black and modern! The area in which we were seated wasn't conducive to eating since the tables were so small. We had to bend down to eat which isn't ideal but it worked out.Our server was kind and attentive. I ordered the Loaded French toast but requested the ingredients on the side. It was literally the best French toast I've ever had. The white cream sauce was amazing and the perfect touch. The chicken wings were superb. I didn't personally try the southern catch but my bestie enjoyed it. The only downside was that the food wasn't hot or was lukewarm. I'm a foodie and prefer my food fresh so that was a bummer. All in all I'd go back and try it again. FYI: I highly recommend making a reservation."

R&R Soul Food

★★★★☆ 3.9 (20)

"Stopped in while traveling to the Fort Worth area...the ribs were phenomenal with homemade bbq sauce...mixed veggie plate was also a hit...didn't get a pic of the ribs, cabbage, and yams but the veggie plate was A1! Definitely recommend!"

IDA Mae's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (69)

"I love soul food!!! This spot did not disappoint. I used to hit the BBQ spot that was at this location and am happy with what it is now. Do yourself a favor and give Ida Mae's a shot."

Daddy Mac's Chicken

★★★☆☆ 3 (85) • $

"Best fried chicken in Dallas. Fight me! The guys here are super friendly and the menu is dope. I'd eat here everyday if it would go to my thighs! Not a dine in leave. It's perfect for picking up for a movie night in, perhaps catering for a party. I think they might be on grubhub too! Two Thumbs way up!"

Smokin BBQ

★★★★☆ 4.1 (93) • $$

"Amazing amazing amazing ! The yams were perfection (not drowning in butter and brown sugar, yet so flavorful), the collard greens spectacular. The cornbread wasn't dry and it was a pretty big size. I've tasted a lot of dry cornbread in the Dallas area, but not this place.Yams 10Peach cobbler 10Collard greens 10Cornbread 10Mac n cheese 10Baked beans 8.5 - too sweet for my taste. Im more of a red beans and rice girl. But my daughter loved themCustomer service 10!!Great bbq! Ribs falling off the bone and brisket well cooked. The bbq sauce was served on the side, not smothered all over the meat. That's how you know you've got good bbq. Yes, I got all those sides and the prices were great for the amount of food I purchased."

Trucker's Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.7 (63)

"Overall this was a great place to eat. It was my first time going as we just picked a random spot for lunch. I ordered a smoked Turkey leg with 4 sides (Mac n Cheese, mixed veggies, squash n cheese, collard greens) along with a drink. The entree was $39 plus drink plus tax of course. The other plate was smothered pork chops with 2 sides for $17 Price 5 out of 5 stars - Based on the food portion it was priced right. Too much food to eat for one person or at one time so leftovers happened :)Taste 5 out of 5 - Everything was seasoned on point and not overdone. Customer Service - 5 out of 5 - We were greeted immediately, the restaurant was clean, and all of the dishes were explained. The staff made you feel like family. I will recommend this spot based on my experience and will be returning."

Clara’s Kitchen

★★★★☆ 3.5 (95) • $$

"Delicious! They don't call it Soul Food for nothing. It's like coming home so fitting the decor looks like a house. The service is always friendly."

Henderson Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.6 (28) • $

"favorite chicken in dallas and especially this location. I usually get the wings. wife gets some tenders. the fries aren't the worlds best but it's seasoned perfectly without being too much. crispy. good. best chicken. and stuff."

Soulful Street Bites

★★★★☆ 4.1 (106) • $$

"I love this place! I have been looking for good bbq in the Dallas area and I finally found somewhere that is a worthy contender. I ordered rib tips, collard greens and potato salad and everything was delicious. The sides were correctly portioned and the food was cooked well. The cornbread on the side was a great touch as well. I look forward to trying more items from the menu!"

Soul 2 Soul Southern Kitchen

★★★☆☆ 2.6 (22)

"These folks are the real deal! They are truly nice Southern down home folks and their food is served in extraORDINARY sized portions for an UNBELIEVABLE price!It's finger licking, swipe the bottom of the container good. And I can't wait to get back there.Now, if those open hours were posted they'd be perf"

Kendall's Soul Food

★★★★★ 4.5 (22)

"I decided to see what new soul food restaurants would pop up and I came upon Kendall's. I had pretty good reviews and the poor reviews were due to new restaurant hiccups seemingly. The restaurant is easy to find, it's in front of a bus stop! Parking is relegated to meters or garage parking. When I dined, homeless people were loitering in front of the restaurant; one asked me to buy them food on my way out. Going into the restaurant, I was greeted by the chef, and we chopped it a bit about where we're from. He's from Ohio. I perused the menu and selected the fried catfish with a fried drumstick; for the side, I went with fries. My wife went with the oxtails with sweet potatoes and mac and cheese. Unfortunately, the green wasn't ready yet. I do wish the menu had prices listed, I had to ask about the prices. I paid $24 for the oxtails and about $18 for the other entree.The oxtails were delicious, the flavor was savory, and the meat was tender. The pieces were fatty and it would have been nice to have more. I think you can pay to add more pieces if you wish, however. The sweet potatoes were too sweet for us, and the Mac and cheese was good, but I could taste the roux that was used to make the mac and cheese; if you don't like your mac and cheese, just be mindful of this. However, the flavor was good, and it was well-cooked and cheesy. The rice was flavorful. The catfish was perfectly fried, seasoned well, and very tasty. It was very hot and stayed firm when I picked it up to eat with my hands. These fillets were large, and I was served 2 pieces. I liked this meal a lot! The fries were good, too. The fried chicken was fried perfectly. The skin had a nice flavor,r, and the temperature was ouof t the grease hot. However, I agree with the famous food critic Keith Lee that the fried chicken is at 7.5. I would come back here!"

Smoke-A-Holics BBQ

★★★★★ 4.7 (170) • $$

"BEST BBQ IN FORT WORTH!Today was my first visit to Smoke-a-Holics and it won't be my last. They know exactly how to smoke some ribs and brisket. Their rub is incredibly flavorful and the ribs are that perfect almost fall off the bone but still with a little bit of tug. The brisket was moist and tender. And so happy I came when they have collard greens cause they're some of the best I ever had. They don't have seating so you have to order at the window with the super nice staff and then take with you."

Drew's Place

★★★★☆ 4.2 (131) • $$

"What can you say about the perfect soul food restaurant? Just two words, really: go there!It's pure Louisiana soul food, home cooking, just like I was fed at grandmas house down in Pineville, Louisiana when I was growing up. Everyone, the owner, the wait staff, the chef, the bus people... Everyone is smiling and friendly, and make us old a white folks feel completely welcome there, and even though it's a black owned restaurant with all black employees. Try the coconut cake! The cobbler with a scoop of homemade ice cream! The smothered steak, the fried chicken! You're gonna love it here. I have been a patron for the last 15 or 20 years! Just South if Camp Bowie on Curzon at Horne. Walk in hungry, crawl out completely satisfied!"

Crown’s BBQ Phase 1

★★★★☆ 3.9 (18)

"I ordered the 2 meat dinner with sausage and ribs. The sausage was probably my favorite part. I also got potato salad and beans. I'm very particular about my potato salad and I enjoyed this side. Of course you get the slice of bread but I really appreciate that they asked if I wanted mine toasted because yes, I wanted it toasted. Service was quick and friendly. I will be returning"

Soul Shack Southern Kitchen & Bar

★★★☆☆ 3 (24)

"The food here is great, it reminds me of my mom's cooking back in the day, the flavors are soulful. The service is excellent, everyone is very friendly and professional. The atmosphere is amazing, very nice restaurant. I will definitely be back. I highly recommend this restaurant."

Smokin A's Good Eats

★★★★☆ 4.3 (24)

"100% deliciousness!! Meat is tender, sides are flavorful, customer service is top notch! Best BBQ in DeSoto!"

Mrs. Linda Soul Food To Go

★★★★☆ 4.2 (13) • $$

"We had to try Mrs. Linda's new place since they are our neighbors. We missed the grand opening, so we went in on Tuesdsy for a late lunchThe location is a cozy front end with a couple of two tops and stools and ledge along the front window. We were greeted by the friendly counter man who took our order.We grabbed a table, and after a short wait, we were served our lunch. The young man who served us was extremely polite and friendly.My wife ordered the catfish with black-eyed peas and candied yams. The cook let us know that they were out of yams and suggested the corn, which was OK with her.That fish filet was a big one and the sides were a good portion size. The plate was served with a piece of cornbread. The fish was hot, crispy, moist, and delicious. The tartar sauce was very good, too. The corn was really tasty with bits of red paper mixed in and seasoned very well. The black-eyed peas were cooked to a good texture but were a touch salty. It's not a big problem, but it's worth mentioning.I had the smothered pork chop over mashed potatoes with collards and mac & cheese.Good portions, and everything was spot on. The pork chop was juicy and tender, and along with the gravy and mashed potatoes made for some good comfort food. The collards were tender and only needed a little shot of hot sauce to complete the flavor. Mac & cheese was good and cheesy.My wife was stuffed halfway through her plate, so it went home only to be my lunch today. YUM. I plowed through my lunch and was happily stuffed and looking forward to a nap when we got home.We will be back to try more of the menu items and some desserts as well. The owners are our neighbors, and we wish them well with this new venture. Give it a try. It will be good for your soul and stomach as well!"