We hit the jackpot!…read more I was hungry and looking for tasty food on our way home. I took a chance on The Greasy Spoon and what luck. This place is GREAT. We just went with the food that was ready to go. And even went back for an extra side--Mac n' cheese for my son. Whew! Lots of food, and it's all sooooo good! In addition to the mac n' cheese, we tried the chicken gumbo, chicken with sweet potatoes (they're sweet) and greens (so tasty!), chopped steak with green beans and mashed potatoes. I will most certainly be back!

Really enjoyed the sides, chicken was crispy and fried to perfection, everyone calls in their order…read moresides are usually already ready most of the meat is cook to order DONT BE THAT PERSON!!!- have patience.

Pretty good experience as always, but I'm taking off a star because my sweet potatoes were left out…read moreof my order. I think the employee handling the sides may have been having an off day. She seemed a little disengaged, was speaking very softly, and I believe that's where the mix up occurred. The correct sides were prepared, but they ended up on the wrong plate. I was definitely looking forward to my sweet potatoes, so it put me in a bit of a funk. Next time I'll check my order before leaving to make sure everything is there.

The food was amazing!! Very well seasoned. The fried chicken tasted like my grandmas Sunday dinner…read more I had greens, blackeye pease and yams. Also had the cabbage which was a little overcooked but very tasty. The cornbread was heavenly! And the peach cobbler and banana pudding were both delicious. This was my first time here but definitely not my last. I highly recommend it.

If indulgence had two names, it'd be Larry and Laney's. This husband-and-wife duo has been at the…read morehelm of this West Oaks location for close to a decade, where practically everyday (#1) feels like Thanksgiving. They've built a loyal and local following by making comfort food the centerpiece of their many talents (#2). When the food is as tasty as the customer service is friendly, it's hard not to love all they to offer. The shop is so small that seating is non-existent, (#3) thus it's strictly a takeout and delivery establishment. Their display case of hot foods changes throughout the day, depending on availability. Anything after the late afternoon is a huge gamble, so when in doubt, call ahead of time to confirm whether an item is available. I love to pop in just to get a good visual of my choices -- and I've always managed to walk out with something delicious. Of all the items I've tried, there have been standouts across the board. The oxtail, stewed chicken with gravy, smothered rib tips, meat loaf, and their über famous honey glazed wings and meatballs are fabulous. Their sides of dressing, sweet candied yams, mac and cheese, and fried green tomatoes make for a perfectly complete meal. Even the cornbread is outstanding, which is really saying something. I'd be remiss not to mention their incredibly underrated desserts. The peach cobbler is fire, pound cake and banana pudding are excellent, and their triple layered German-chocolate cake floored me. It was decadent, a tinge savory, and extremely addicting. The fact they offer catering for every item mentioned above means my future potlucks are going to be next level. When they're ready to open another location in a different part of town, I can only hope it'll be closer to me. Otherwise, it's off to West Oaks when I'm craving a food-coma-worthy treat. ____________ (#1) Except Monday. They're closed. (#2) They are influencers in their community, authors of their own books, own a foundation and also run a 24/7 radio station. Yes, really. (#3) However, the kitchen is significantly larger than the rest of the space. Another reason why the food is bangin'?

I visited Larry and Laney's Soul Food in Houston, TX on Tuesday, 7/2/24, around 1 PM for lunch. I…read morewas immediately greeted by Laney. She was super kind and helpful. I decided to get the meatloaf plate with double macaroni & cheese and the 32 oz Candy Apple Kool-Aid drink. The macaroni & cheese was extremely delicious! It was the best I probably had in a long while. The Kool-Aid was super refreshing and sweetened to perfection. The meatloaf, however, was a slight letdown. It was overly too sweet for my liking. The price point of the food was decently affordable. I would consider visiting this restaurant in the future to try more things from the menu.

Saw them on Tiktok and just had to try them just off the owners vibes.....way to stay with your…read moreroots brother! Wife had the gumbo which was amazing and, contrary to what others are saying about the okra making it slimey, was not the case at all. word to the wise, if you love alot of rice, maybe order a little more on the side.....but it was amazing! I had to go with the chicken & waffles because why not! And, was not disappointed at all. It was so much that I had it for lunch at work the next day! Everything has an extremely solid flavor and will definitely be coming back even if it is way out of our way! we honestly felt like both dishes could have come from one of those hole in the wall establishment in the French Quarter. One negative was definitely the floors.....very sticky guys - Please address this honestly bad issue! The waitstaff are very knowledgeable and friendly to be sure!

This was my third visit and my last. The wait today wasn't more than 45 minutes. I do recall the…read moregnats previously but it seems to be a out of control issue, even ROACHES. A small one crawling on the wall near our table and someone from my party saw a larger one crawling near the kitchen. And boy was it stuffy in there. I asked our waitress if she could move a floor fan near for some relief and to detour the gnats, she said she go ask but she never came back and when she did she completely forgot my request. We weren't seated in the greater eating area where it was cooler and maybe where the gnats were less of a bother. The food was delicious and homemade, you can tell it was made with high quality ingredients and that Southern skill that you can only get from helping Grandma in the kitchen. BUT the roaches made us lose our appetite. Such a shame. It seemed like the building went down. They don't seem to put as much effort into the condition of that place as they do the food. Dusty ceiling fans and crummy floors. I appreciate the homey vibe but it looked really junky, more stuff piled in unoccupied corners as before. I gave a lot of things the side eye, I mean it there has to be maintained asthetic. They charged an 18% gratuity on my tab for a party of 8 but I arrived with 4 people, the other 4 had already been there, paid and was almost done with their meal. Then of course the cashier/waitress still mentioned an additional, optional tip. I didn't think that was fair. At the end of it all she wasn't the best waitress.

The king of comfort food (Soul Food) in Missouri City! Large…read moreportions, homey ambience and the food is seasoned absolutely as it should be. The oxtails, turkey wings, candied yams, greens, Mac and cheese will keep you coming back. We will keep going back and definitely recommend this as a must visit! Carey and Coz

HEALTHY PORTIONS, great customer service and no need for added seasonings. Never been…read moredisappointed!!!!

compliments to the chef aren't enough i need to french kiss them…read more Whatever you order here, you will not regret it. I think both of us touched heaven eating our meals-- and there was enough for leftovers

The food at Esther's was absolutely delicious! I honestly didn't realize how huge the portions were…read more-- you can literally share a meal. The restaurant itself was also very clean and well kept. However, the staff could definitely improve on friendliness. There was no welcome, no smiles, and the cashier looked upset the entire time. At one point an employee came up to her and they were both snapping at each other, which is not the best first impression for new customers. You guys are first point of contact when we come in, please improve this. Also... the tea?! Guys, this was some of the BEST tea ever! So how do you run out of tea?! I do want to give special recognition to the bus lady. She was extremely attentive, constantly on her feet making sure everyone was taken care of. She kept our waters filled, checked on us often, and overall gave amazing customer service. Even when she had to tell us there was no more tea, she was still so kind and helpful. Honestly, she's the reason we would come back. The front line staff... not so much. 3 stars for the server, line cashier but 5 stars go to Ms Lupe!

Ambience is delightful and peaceful! Very enjoyable service and food was fresh. I will come back…read moreagain

Doesn't look like much when you drive past, but I was dying of hunger and curious. It's inside a…read morefood park on Kieth Harrow Blvd and Queenston. I ordered smothered pork chops over rice, candied yams and cabbage and my daughter ordered the Mama Ru Chicken Basket, we couldn't even make it out the parking lot without an empty tray and licking our fingers clean! This Soulfood truck did NOT disappoint!

The first time we ate from this location the food was super salty. This time the salt level was…read morebetter. It still was borderline of being too much salt in the oxtail dish but it was tolerable. I ordered the chicken and waffles dish. It came with eggs (I added cheese) and grits. The chicken was seasoned and cooked well. I liked the flavor of the wings but was unhappy about having hairs to still pluck out of the wings. The waffle was an average waffle. The heat being trapped inside the to-go container made the powdered sugar turn into hard crystals. I wish they would have put the sugar in the side. Not too bad for a late night food craving.

My buddy and I are staying at Hilton University of Houston Hotel on the campus of U of H, today we…read moreUber eats and order the house special which was the oxtail, the 2nd order was the Smother Pork-chop. Both orders have included 3 sides dish's too a lot of FOOD. We also order the peach cobbler....Okey here's our rating 1. Low to 10 high 1. The Oxtails great taste score 8.75 2. Smother Pork-chop. score 8 3. Mashed potato. score 4 4. Mac & cheese. score 5.75 5. Steam cabbage. score 6 6. Rice and gravy. score 6 7. Sweet potatoes. score 7 8. Peach cobbler score neg -10 (They forgot our peach cobbler. What a bummer) Total cost of this meal was $62.99 Bottom line, you have to make the decision to go or not. the next time we are in Houston- go to the restaurants d don't order the meal with Uber eats.