This was my first visit here. What a great experience. The staff are just the best. The food? Everything I had was delicious. But, you must try the greens! I think these may be the best I've ever had. Great job guys. I can't wait to visit again. read more

The Best Soul Food In Town. Try EveryThing On The Menu, You Will "NOT" Be Disappointed. The Portions Are Big And The Service is Very Friendly!!!! read more

Whenever we're on the drive to home, we make it a point to stop by for catfish and the works. They're always friendly and the food is great.

I have only used the takeout from the menu. The food is very good. Just like mama yes used to make. The variety of food available is good. I would recommend leashes to someone looking for comfort food. read more

We were traveling through town and were hungry. My husband found this restaurant on yelp. The restaurant is buried in a neighborhood. I had the fried catfish/shrimp platter and really enjoyed my meal. My son had the blackened catfish and he seemed to enjoy it. We like to support small businesses, so give this place a try. read more

A hidden treasure. I live south of Fort Worth but any time I'm in East Texas I always come here to eat. It's worth the drive. In a simple unassuming little building lies smiles for your tummy. This is NOT fast food and most definitely worth the wait. The Hot Water Cornbread constitutes a dessert for me. It comes out crisp on the outside and creamy inside. And delicious throughout. I've had smothered pork chops, fried chicken, greens, black eyed peas, etc... ALL DELICIOUS! This is a down to earth family owned and family serving restaurant. Neat and clean inside with Bible inspired wall art. read more

Decided to try this restaurant today. Drove over 30 minutes to do so. Placed my order of chicken and dressing yams mac & cheese chicken strips and fries. Was told that it would be ready in 15 to 20 minutes. I went back in at 18 minutes and I was told that they did not have chicken strips and that they tried to catch me before I left but I was only in the parking lot. So I changed my order to corn dogs and french fries. Waited another 20 to 25 minutes to get my meal. There was no rush and or no awareness of how long I've been waiting for this food. Once I got home the cornbread dressing was NOT done...absolutely inedible the cornbread on the side was dry and I am upset that I have wasted my time and money trying this restaurant that everyone is raving about. if I could give a zero I would. Hopefully the rest of their menu is done and is ready to eat once ordered read more

Elisha's Food for the Soul - Corn dog and fries - Soul Food Near Me - Marshall, Texas

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Great home cooking, hospitality and clean establishment! They were out of fried pickles but had a great substitute.

Four of us enjoyed Elisha's for a late lunch, early dinner. Friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Very clean with an at home feeling. Our waitress was courteous, friendly & helpful in her suggestions. The food was excellent. Two of us had the fried chicken wings, which were crunchy while maintaining their juiciness. Hubby had the fried catfish with our fourth person had grilled catfish. Both said their fish tasted fresh and cooked perfectly. All of us enjoyed our sides...Mac & cheese, fried okra and mixed greens! We will go back!! read more

Elisha's Food for the Soul - Fried chicken wings & fried catfish. - Soul Food Near Me - Marshall, Texas

Once again this place is amazing. Might be fighting words but tonight I had the catfish.....this is some of the best catfish I've had in Texas. And the candied yams.....they make my heart sing. Love love love this place. So worth the 6 hour drive!!! read more

Oh man oh man, this isn't your momma's cooking (no offense moms) but this is your grandmommas cooking. Yes yes yes. This is where you need to go if you want actual MADE FROM SCRATCH food. It is so dang good. Definitely my favorite hidden gem in Marshall! read more

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I love to find hidden gems when I'm traveling and this place was amazing!! The food was incredible and the staff was very friendly! I will definitely be back next time I drive thru Marshall! read more

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Went for lunch on a business trip in Marshall, the service was mediocre. The food came out hot and good portion sizes however the mac&cheese tasted like mushy Kraft out the box, hot water cornbread was hard and not done on the inside. Fish, smothered pork chops and chicken fried steak were all really good. Sweet tea was on point. The chairs you sit in ( I wish I would have taken a pic) were absolutely disgusting we almost left before even sitting down. read more

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Service, food, price, and atmosphere all top notch. We were just passing through so I've only been once but if you're a local and not eating here, you are seriously missing out. read more

Boy, this is a tough review to write. This is the kind of restaurant that cries out for three and a half stars. And I vascilated quite some time on whether to give it three stars or four. I finally decided on four, just beacuse the people who own it and work there are so nice and friendly. But if my review were to be based on food alone, I think I would give it three stars. This is a soul food restaurant. Strangely, despite southern style soul food being the native cuisine of both white and Black folks who grew up here, there really is a shortage of good soul food restaurants (especially since the much missed P & J Lunchroom closed a number of years ago.) Elisha's is almost certainly the best of the remaining condenters. But I find the food somewhat inconsistent. Few dishes are top notch, but none are bad. Their hamburger may be the best thing on the menu, which is great when you want a sandwich. But is seems a shame that a place that has smothered pork chops, chicken and dressing, fried chicken, chicken and spaghetti caserole, etc., to have a burger be their best dish. I don't really have any ordering advice. All dishes are find and really none are outstanding. Good hot water cornbread. Desserts are probably slightly better than the food. Lovely people who own it and work there. As you would expect, the service is not fancy, but it is warm, sincere, and they will bend over backwards to make you feel at home. read more

This was really good homemade soul food. You could tell this was family-owned, and everything was made from scratch, and they really take pride in their restaurant. I would go here again anytime for a home cooked freshly made meal. read more

Elisha's Food for the Soul - Chicken fried steak. Macaroni and cheese and onion rings with cornbread. Awesome - Soul Food Near Me - Marshall, Texas

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This is the newest Soul Food place in Marshall currently. We have been twice so far. The first time I got a good fried pork chop and J got roast. We both got greens as a side and Hot Water Cornbread and they were tasty. The second visit we each got a huge bowl of greens and 2 cornbreads and this was delicious so we will get it again. The atmosphere is huge in there and bland otherwise. Good prices mostly under $15. No Diet Dr Pepper. Friendly service. We will be back. read more

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Elisha has any and everything you want and need when it comes to food!!! I love watching her daily(sometimes twice a day) videos that she posts showing a pic of her menu and then walking you down the food line to show all her wonderful food she has to offer each day!!! DO NOT skip on her desserts people...if you never order dessert, order it here!!!! You WILL NOT be disappointed! You really can't go wrong ordering anything she has to offer! read more

This was an amazing stop! Driving through...saw it on yelp and it was truly all it said it was. Nothing fancy but the food!! Perfect setting for the delish home cooked meal. Waitress was happy and very sweet. My husband had the fried pork chop, mashed taters, and field peas. No complaints there! Down right good! He ate every bite! I had the smothered pork chop, turnip greens, and field peas. Oh and the hot water cornbread! I actually ordered boiled cornbread lol. This was seasoned perfectly. This meal felt like I was home and Momma had been cooking all day for us. We brought some bread pudding for the road! Looks delish...and that little package feels like a brick!! Seriously the best restaurant home cooking I have had. And that says a lot. Elisha can cook. Stop by and enjoy some of her Food for the Soul. read more

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Went with family on a Sunday afternoon for a late lunch. The place is busy but it's worth the wait. We ordered a little of everything just to sample as much as we could especially since we are not from the area. We were definitely not disappointed. The prices are so reasonable and the portion size is amazing. Great soul food and amazing "family" vibe atmosphere. read more

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Stopped in on our way to a women's conference. This place was absolutely fantastic! The staff ever so kind, it was clean and inviting, and the food!!! Delightful. The fried fish was wonderful.. homemade tarter sauce, hush puppies ( you might need to write home about them) and the peanut butter cookie.. BEST ever hands down!! Highly recommend!! read more

Some friends raved about the food and so I had to plan a visit during my next trip. They were right. The food was fabulous. The staff and service was great. And the prices were beyond reasonable. I had the fish and my friend had the pork chops. I'll try and remember to take pictures the next time, which we've already planned for in 3 weeks. Lol read more

Anytime we are in the Marshall area, we make it a point to stop and get their whole fried catfish. It is so fresh and delicious. Fried perfectly. read more

This place has such a beautiful atmosphere. Everyone here is family and they treat you like you are family. And on top of that the food is so delicious you'll think you're at your grandma's house after church on Sundays. This place is a must read more

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Delicious soul food. One of the best restaurants in Marshall! I had the oxtails, turnip greens, candied yams, and hot water cornbread. My husband ordered the smothered pork chop, onion rings. We got fried green tomatoes and hot wings for appetizer and a HUGE piece of German chocolate cake for dessert. We finished everything but the cake in that sitting. Took the cake to go and finished it at home in our pajamas... we were stuffed ! Excellent service with a smile, this is one of our new favorite places in Marshall. The portions are generous and the food is made with love. Next time I'm getting the meatloaf and the regular cornbread, they looked amazing ! read more

1st time here... everything was delicious.. the atmosphere was casual and the customer service was awesome... who could ask for more!! I would definitely recommend this establishment! read more

Elisha's Food for the Soul - Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and okra. Hot water cornbread.. - Soul Food Near Me - Marshall, Texas

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The food is great! Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. We also had dessert but forgot to take a pic. Egg pie and brownies with ice-cream read more

Elisha's Food for the Soul - Chicken fried steak, yams, okra and cornbread. Grilled shrimp with okra, mashed potatoes and cornbread. - Soul Food Near Me - Marshall, Texas

This was the most divine lunch! Absolutely the BEST! Hot water cornbread? What?! Order it! Their greens? Delicious (first time!) Her fried okra-The.Best.Ever! The catfish was so tasty and the breading very light and flavorful! Topped it off with 7-Up cake! My mouth died and went to heaven without me! Tears of joy... j/k but wow, not enough adjectives. If you're even within an hours drive, it's WORTH IT! If you don't need fancy surroundings, you'll love it! read more

We really enjoyed our meal! I saw the great reviews and followed your advice. It was worth it. Much better than a Cracker Barrel and MUCH cleaner. The restaurant was CLEAN! read more

It's been awhile since I've been here, but I can't wait to get back! This place has the very, very best mashed potatoes in the south! I like the water cornbread, too. The greens were greens, which are always just greens. The folks in this place were really warm and friendly. Go for the food and the folks, not the ambiance, for it is very plain. read more

Good food good respect funny one of my nannas friends always on Facebook for the food

Me and my mom were just driving through to get to a wedding in Louisiana and stopped here for lunch. Let's just say we both need naps immediately. Everything was amazing! Portions were huge and very apparent that everything was homemade. Very family friendly and we know where we're stopping every road trip this way! (I did not take pictures of dessert, but save room for the fried peach pie) read more

In town for a family reunion. I can say that the fried fish was excellent! Nice size portions and service was great. Casual dining and hospitable. read more

The fried chicken was delicious!!! I definitely got the -itis afterwards--needed a nap! Lol. Elisha was super kind, too. Go here folks!

Good red velvet cake!!!! Very friendly staff. They have daily specials too. I believe the specials change daily to afford you the opportunity to try different menu items! read more

Ate here for lunch on the recommendation of a friend and was not disappointed. I had just the burger and onion rings but they were delicious. Will go again! read more

I can't even begin to tell you how yummy this lady's food is! Everything I have tried is AMAZING! Her seasoning is to perfection! Her desserts are just as yummy! My advice... set your GPS and GO! GO NOW........ read more

Delicious. Felt like I was at Grandma's for dinner. The service was wonderful and the portions were plenty enough to take home. I hate the fried catfish and my husband had the smothered pork chops. The greens were amazing and the German chocolate was fantastic. Stop and visit. Service was super friendly. read more

Excellent! Excellent! Substantial amounts of food & excellent Customer Service!...I will visit again

Highly recommended. The food was amazing. Very reasonably priced. Can't wait to go back to Marshall just to eat there.