Mama's Soul Food Restaurant

The meat was so tender it practically melted in my mouth, falling off the bone like it had no other mission in life but to make me fall in love. The rich, savory stew it's cooked in? Perfection. It had layers of flavor that were just out of this world -- warm, comforting, and a little bit indulgent, in the best way possible.But wait, the sides! The oxtail may have stolen my heart, but the sides definitely helped win me over. The rice? Fluffy, light, and the perfect base for soaking up that flavorful sauce. And don't even get me started on the plantains -- crispy on the outside, sweet and tender on the inside. They were the perfect balance of sweetness to complement the rich, savory oxtail.This meal was an absolute flavor bomb, and I'm already planning my next visit. If you haven't tried the oxtail here yet, do yourself a favor and get on that. You'll thank me later.

I've been in this area for about 5 years and have been looking for a really good soul food restaurant.I ate here yesterday. Once I was done I bought another plate for today. I had the jerk chicken, green beans, and mac&cheeseThe jerk chicken was so good! And the mac and cheese - can I just have to whole container please? Everything was realllly good. It all felt like a big warm hug from your favorite auntie.While there, I dropped my soda and made a mess. Was I completely embarrassed? Yes! Did they treat me like the clumsy person I was? Nope. They were all so kind and gracious! Even the other customers were really cool. A couple of them were talking football, but alas, no mention of the Niners or Raiders .I didn't take any pictures - I was too busy inhaling and savoring my food. I caught myself eating with my fingers and had to calm myself down a bit. I was starving and eating amazing food. This place is definitely worth the drive for me.Enjoy!

I was advised to check this place out. I have to say, I'm glad I did. Service: At the time of the visit, it was more a self-service setup. You decide from the video board to what you want from the menu then you go to the counter to place the order where I was greeted by a wonderful employee. She was very nice and attentive to my request. Ambiance: It is a nice small family business for somewhere you might want to go for lunch or seem to be the customer's favorite to order to-go orders. Very nice and clean with music playing just enough to enjoy your food and to hold a conversation with your party without yelling. Food: Again, this is the main reason I wanted to attend this establishment as I was told they have some really good food. Unfortunately for most black-own restaurants, they will be out of food that is stated on the menu, and you won't know until you ask, and they tell you that they are out. Fortunately, majority of the items I order was available besides the rice. As the taste and quality of the food was delicious. Everything seem to be cooked to order and tasted fresh. I was a party of 3 and everyone in my party was truly satisfied with their meal. Overall: Parking is very weird especially if you are going East on MLK. Wish they would update the menu on the screen to which items they are out of so the customer would have a better ideal to what you can and can't not order. With that being said, wish they could have a digital board to update this information in real-time. Besides that, I would truly recommend visiting this restaurant with prices and portion of food being great. I can't wait to visit again and wish them much success in the future.

The food was delicious. The pork chop was fried but not hard. The gizzards were tender. The turkey wings per my hubby ranged about an 8. We did not dine in, but the lady taking the orders was nice and personable. The restaurant did not have a lot of inside diners. There were several people ordering out. The cost of the food was average but it is enough to last two days. They only down fall is the cost for an extra turkey wing is kind of high. The meal comes with a flat and tip. The menu has several items to choose from. We will return to try other items.

Let us bow our heads and say grace..... "GRACE" I've been coming here for a few years and each time never disappoints, but something about this last time that warranted me to finally leave a review. They are situated on a corner and have limited parking, but if there is a will, there's a way! You'll find something! When you walk inside, you are greeted by host/hostess where you'll place your order, but first - turn to the right and you will see the full menu. This is where it gets hard! How do you decided between everything? Lol Anyway, we had the pleasure of Mocha taking care of us! Her energy is infectious! If you have the opportunity to cross paths with her, it's a blessing :-) Choose a seat on either side Ambiance is quiet with 3 tvs and speaker for music Allow them time to bring out your meal Say a prayer Enjoy! Don't forget dessert! I chose banana pudding and devoured every inch of it! Highly recommended

I came to this place because someone recommended it . The lady working the register should be in the back not dealing with customers. She not pleasurable, or people friendly. I tried asking her what a top seller was and she rude with her response. We were a table of 6 they brought my food out first while the entire table waited about 10-12 mins. I ordered turkey wing dinner which DIDNT INCLUDE A WHOLE WING the meaty part was missing . The greens were good and the Mac and cheese and yams were terrible . I will definitely pass on this place when I come back to town . Fred's is WAYYYYYYY BETTER

Super tasty food- mac n cheese, greens, fish, shrimp. Quick fried service. Good value. Peaceful pleasant atmosphere

Whenever I'm looking for a genuine soul food, I always order from Mama's Soul Food Kitchen. Generous quantities of food at reasonable prices. Some of the items you can't find it almost any other restaurant. I always get one each of their gizzards and chicken liver appetizers. Either one could probably be a meal in itself. Then I get their braised pig feet meal that comes with two country sides and rice or mashed potatoes. Delicious! I'll certainly keep ordering from them when I need some good soul food.

I ordered a delivery from this restaurant and I have no regrets! Food was seasoned and cooked well! Pork chops were tender and served on a bed of rice w/gravy, macaroni & cheese was cheesy and greens were delicious! No complaints at all!

There chittering are on point best in the area will be going back when I am in the Tampa area again