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.

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!

My wife had some AWESOME Oxtail that was tender, with ON POINT gravy…read more I tried her greens and yams and they were both OFF THE HOOK My plate was just ok... :( Great atmosphere... friendly folks... need to visit and find some authentic soul food in Houston

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!

Food: 4.8/5 Service: 3.5/5…read moreAmbiance: 5/5 I've been wanting to try this place ever since I first heard of it and my anticipation going into the restaurant for the first time with family was insanely high. We ended up not going because of the wait but I went back with a friend earlier today and it was REALLY good. Like insanely good. I got the Chicken and Gravy while my friend got the Chicken and Waffles and we both finished our plates cleanly. The service was slow, yes, but they were extremely nice and did have multiple prefaces regarding the wait time. The only I had food wise was that the candied sweet potatoes were a little too sweet for me (and trust me, I love myself some candied sweet potatoes) and I feel like the okra or another one of the sides would've been a better fit for me. The chicken I had was extremely tender and juicy, and the gravy had the perfect amount of sweet and salty where I just gobbled it down with everything. The vibe is nice and homey and overall this place was just great. It for sure isn't someplace you can rush through in 30 minutes, but that kinda adds to the experience that you get the minute you walk in.

Food was delicious, server was very accommodating. She told my brother and I that there could only…read morebe one serving of ox tails at the moment, even though we wanted two, but ended up giving him 2 porkchops and a free cake as an alternative. Food was very flavorful, and kool aid was great as well. I will definitely return upon coming back to Houston!

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.

If you want the world's best soul food, look no further. Whenever I'm craving something similar to…read moremy mama's cooking, I immediately head to this food truck. Better to place your order ahead of time to skip the line.

From the owner: Renee's Soulfood Kitchen is a Black owned and operated event food truck.read more

WOULD recommend (brunch). Came by on Sunday afternoon for brunch with a decent size group. They…read morehave a parking garage where you can get validated parking for 2 hours, just FYI. We were sat relatively quick, I would put reservation for this place if I were you, but when we came it wasn't too busy. We were sat and was greeted by our server, Fabian. The vibe was very nice, had the R&B jams in the background but wasn't overly loud to where you can't converse. It was a beautiful sunny day outside and it reflected all throughout the large windows of the restaurant. A+ for the ambiance. We started off with mimosa carafes for the table, great blend of juice and champagne. No complaints at all about the mimosas. He started us with a round of biscuits, with butter & jelly on the side. Would give it overall rating of 8.5/10, I actually liked them they weren't too sweetened like other biscuits. For food, I ordered the Buttermilk Waffles, turkey links, and side of Smoked Gouda Mac & Cheese. The food was good, above average in my opinion. The buttermilk waffles weren't overly crisp but still had nice warm flavor (8.7/10), turkey links were satisfactory (8.1/10), and the mac & cheese was above average as well, not out of this world but pretty good nonetheless (8.0/10). In my opinion, I give this restaurant a 5-stars, not just because of the food (4 stars), but just the overall experience. The ambiance was great, our server was hilarious, kept us entertained the entire time, and they were convenient nonetheless. They do 20% auto-gratuity as well. Was a calmer brunch with a good vibe, something that is very underrated in a city like Houston. I would recommend this place if you have older adult family in town or if you want an experience more... "demure" for a Sunday. I heavily recommend you ask for Fabian as well, very good server for us.

Customer service was top-tier. Trev & Christina were very friendly, and attentive The atmosphere…read morehad a perfect blend of vibrant and mellow with an urban vibe. I ordered the chicken & waffles and the portion size was very hefty. The chicken was huge, juicy, and crispy enough to make a satisfying crunch but missing a little extra seasoning. The biscuits & jam were delicious. The drinks were smooth, well-made. They are right next to the George R. Brown Convention Center so it's a super convenient stop whether you're downtown for an event, conference, or just roaming the city looking for good eats and good energy.

I walked in and no one greeted me. The space was very hot, as if there were no air conditioning,…read moreand the workers were visibly sweating, hence the help-wanted sign posted in front of the establishment. The restaurant had a stale smell, and the oxtails were overpriced. I began to place an order but quickly changed my mind and left because the environment felt unsettling. I was concerned that I might get sick if I ordered food there. Additionally, the ceiling had visible spots that appeared to be moisture damage or possible mold, which is not a good look. Due to concerns about cleanliness and food safety, I would not recommend dining at this restaurant.

Customer service is horrible the Mac n cheese the worst I ever ate! Greens canned the beans canned…read more The oxtails were old and tough. The only reason I went because the line at Farmer's market was too long. Over all the food is trash and over priced. I will never go back;

Crawfish out of a food truck, but man are they good. A bit hesitant at first not going to lie but…read morein all honesty some of the best mud bugs I've had. Full of flavor and always decent size. A huge bonus for me was you can tell they are properly cleaned before cooking.

Been to this establishment several times and each time I have went, from the owner on down to his…read morestaff have been nothing but the ultimate professional. The place is always immaculate and clean. Everything is in order and most of all, the Star of the show is always consistent, their cornbread dressing. That's the go to dish and the only thing I ordered because it reminds me so much of grandma's. Again, if you are looking for Soulful in South Houston, don't hesitate to drop in.

Ate here before some years ago @ their old location. It was ok then & nothing has changed. It…read morewasn't bad, just nothing special. The service was great & everyone was nice & welcoming. I ordered the turkey wings which came with rice & 2sides with cornbread. I got the black eyed peas & greens with no meat in my greens. The standout for me were the black eyed peas. They were excellent. Everything else was just ok. I liked that everything wasn't overly salty. It just lacked that extra kick. The serving sizes were pretty good & I have plenty leftovers. I would be back again to try another dish because I feel for soul food this was pretty healthy because it was overly salty.

Delicious soul food in the Pearland area! Not pictured is the Mac n cheese, which I loved (as a…read moreMidwesterner). The chicken and spaghetti were some other faves. Green beans were well seasoned. The turkey wings could've used a little more seasoning. Corn bread was excellent. Another area for improvement is the customer service. The energy seemed a bit "dry" compared to other black owned businesses in Houston. A more enthused greeting from the cashier or owner would've helped. Otherwise, this was a nice find!

Today me and my family decided to try this restaurant after church, it was highly disappointing. I…read morespent $100 and waited 50 minutes just to get flavorless food. Rice overcooked/gummy, greens/cabbage was more of steamed and served, the mac & cheese super dry and made with cheap cheese, yams taste like they came from a can and allspice was added, the pork chops were old and gravy added to them, the turkey legs were cooked with gravy added over them, cornbread is simply jiffy mix, the banana pudding was spoiled and was still sold, the spaghetti was simply meat cooked with bottled spaghetti sauce and add to the noodles and that catfish had a super fishy taste. The only decent thing was the drink and pralines. This is not homemade soul food and you can tell, nothing is made from scratch or made with love. For the price I should have just went to Mikkis because this was horrible and I only gave 1 star for the okay customer service.