AMAZING chicken. "You should get the chicken wings". Verrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrry good.read more

Yall! Whip My Soul is it!! My go to order is the chicken wings, collard greens, macaroni and…read morecheese, peach cobbler, and some kool-aid! The cashiers are always nice and attentive making sure to greet you and repeat your order for accuracy. I've been on the weekend and during the week with the food being great both times, but it being A LOT less crowded during the weekday. Just FYI: You stand in line and order and they cook the food in the back and call your name out loud over an intercom to walk up to get your plate. You're not allowed to sit and save seats; you must order and then sit. It's clean inside, and the drinks are near the rear with different koolaid selections along with soft drinks. Enjoy!

The onion rings are huge and awesome. The coating on them is perfect and they were some of best we…read moreever had. The Buffalo chicken sandwich was moist and well done. I would have liked buffalo sauce to coat it completely like wings. Everyone enjoyed their sandwiches and definitely recommend them. McKenna was our server. She was outstanding. I forgot to mention the Bloody Mary was excellent. A very well balanced mix that needed no extra ingredients. They still do great job at Grins!

Been patronizing Grins religiously for the past40plus years!! All three of our kids birthdays were…read morecelebrated there for 25plus years. Been five times since change of ownership. The first three I wrote off the mistakes; even with the same waitperson being asked for a fork three times. Our last visit "chicken fried steak night" Both my son and I ordered the special of the day ( normally I'm a #2 with Swiss guy). Him ordering just prior to me. When asked; I stated that I would have the same except that I did not want gravy. Meals all came, mine with gravy. Of course when asked; I reminded the young lady that I did not want the gravy. Return to our table without the gravy , breaded fine, yet some how burnt to C*AP. One wonders: was breading and gravy being removed, rebreaded and the meat cooking twice? H*LL my mouth tasted so burnt, I was extremely grateful the the mint bowl was soon the lobby ( kind of) Well , good luck fellows I truly want this to be another successful endeavor for you. Michael Ousey

Just like Mama's is based out of Seguin where my boyfriend hails from. However, each time we're…read morethere (4-5 times monthly) we can never see to catch them. Well, timing is everything because we finally got to eat their delicious food today (6/20/26) at the annual Juneteenth event at the Carver Museum/Library. It's an extremely hot and humid and typical Austin summer day and the line went on forever. Guess what? It was so worth almost suffering heat exhaustion. Seriously. Wanna know how good that food is? I was wearing a plain white tee shirt that got destroyed. How & why? Because I was eating like I've never had food before and got it all over me! I'm messy when the food is good. I had the chopped beef sandwich and my boyfriend had the brisket. Y'all, that's some fine barbecue. Sizzlin' good. That was some of the most tender meat we've ever smacked our lips on. It literally melted in our mouths. The sauce-yes, need it on everything. Please & thank you. Support local. Support Black-owned businesses.

Yesterday, Just Like Mama's was invited to our neighborhood's weekly food truck event. Two words -…read more"bomb diggity". They were set up and ready to serve on time and that is a huge plus in our neighborhood. We ordered the Crawfish Etoufee, Oxtails, Peach Cobbler and Banana Pudding. The portion sizes were enough for me to have left overs. I loved the creation of the Peach Cobbler wrapped with a waffle cone. It was tasty. Everything was perfect and I will definitely be on the lookout for them when I am craving Soul Food.

These guys catered the Kyle Chamber luncheon today. They served gumbo, potato salad and a garden…read moresalad. The gumbo was fantastic and the potato salad was just right!! I'll be keeping their address handy for my next outing!! Teddy G.

I love love love this place, everything we ordered was made with love and we can tell! The owner is…read moreamazing! Do not sleep on the grits they are the best I've had!! The shrimp was made to perfection not over cooked and the boudin balls were scrumptious and ever so tender my son fell in love with the wings and catfish paired with the red sauce. My husband was addicted to the catfish with dirty rice. And man that po boy was so soft and flaky #hurrybacknow

This is my first visit to this Gus's location and it did not disappoint. I had the chicken legs…read morewith mac and cheese and greens. Everything was delicious! These were some of the meatiest legs ever! Great customer service as well. We will definitely return!

There are meals you enjoy... and then there are meals that make you pause mid-bite and question…read moreevery other fried chicken decision you've ever made in your life. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken? Yeah. It's that kind of place. We went for the chicken sandwiches and I need you to understand--these were not just "good." These were ruin-other-places-for-you good. Crispy, juicy, perfectly seasoned... the kind of sandwich that makes you immediately start planning your next visit before you've even finished the first one. Now let's talk sides, because they did not come to play. Coleslaw (mine): fresh, balanced, actually flavorful (which is rare because let's be honest... slaw can be a gamble). This one? Solid win. Fried okra (my friend's): I am extremely picky about fried okra. Like, I side-eye most of it. But THIS? Golden, crispy, not a hint of that weird slimy nonsense. It was so good we ordered more to take home... which tells you everything you need to know. And because we clearly make excellent life choices, we shared a chess pie for dessert. Rich, sweet, buttery perfection. What really tied it all together though? The service. Warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without being over the top. The kind of service that makes you feel taken care of, not rushed. Bottom line: Every single bite was worth every penny--and honestly, I would've paid more and still walked out happy. This is one of those spots that doesn't just meet expectations... it casually exceeds them and then sends you home thinking about it later like a crush you're not over yet.

Kinda just fell into this place! We were walking around downtown Austin looking for something to…read moreeat when we walked by and saw the sign that said "World Famous," so obviously we had to give it a shot! We sat at the bar, and I believe his name was Darby. He was serving us and mentioned that he had been working there for 12 years. He suggested a few local brews and recommended the three-piece chicken combo with two sides. We went with the mac and cheese and fried green tomatoes, and everything was delicious! All of the food was fantastic, but the customer service was what really stood out. Darby was great, and the whole experience was awesome. Definitely glad we stopped in!

On our way to Dallas two Fridays ago, my cousin and I were craving Southern fried chicken. I was…read morereminiscing about some memorable fried chicken I had in Tennessee, so we decided to stop in Austin and finally see what makes Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken so "world famous." We started with the fried green tomatoes. They didn't quite beat the unforgettable ones from The Front Porch Cafe at Dollywood, but they were still tasty and we happily finished them. I ordered the 2-piece dark meat while my cousin got the 2-piece white meat, both with baked beans, slaw, and white bread. The baked beans and slaw were both satisfyingly delicious. When my plate arrived with a thigh and two legs, I thought I had ordered wrong! Our wonderful server, Kamber, explained that the legs were especially small that day, so they have to serve two instead. The chicken was crispy, flavorful, and delicious, and I loved learning they use peanut oil. The fresh, natural quality definitely came through. And placing the white bread underneath the chicken? Brilliant--it soaks up the extra oil! Service was fast, friendly, and efficient even though it was a busy Friday lunch hour. Amber was great about answering our questions and regularly checked up on us. She even introduced us to their homemade Chess pie--a classic rich southern custard dessert pie--which we were too full to try this time, next time for sure. We'll be back, especially since there's another location in San Antonio. Next visit, I'm coming hungry for the fried okra, mac & cheese, and seasoned fries! Just wish they also have corn on the cob and corn bread as other sides options. Southern fried chicken craving: officially satisfied.

My sister and I have been trying to get to this food truck for a while. We finally made it out on a…read moreWednesday. Definitely worth the ride. On our first trip I was so amazed with the food I forgot to post a review. I had oxtails, yams, and mac & cheese. Oxtails were on a bed of rice with a very tasty gravy. Yams were on point. The Mac & cheese was good, however black pepper taste forward. Portions were big so I was able to have the oxtail for lunch the following day. Today I went with fried chicken wings, yams, and red beans. Another great dinner! If you're out in Manor stop by and chat with Fred Nunn. He's hilarious and a wonderful soul food chef,

I really don't want to let too many people know about Lillie Mae's. The old, nondescript mobile…read morewith oxidized white paint is not open every day. That is not a bad thing. If you can, order early and ahead. The man will take his time preparing your order and you will not say a word, until your order is ready. When he calls you to the window, every sense should begin to tingle because your about to devour a unique plate of food. I decided on the chicken strips and fries. Sounds pretty simple, right? Yeah, except for one thing... these chicken strips are PERFECT! The crunch of the breading, the moist "tender" white chicken meat melt into the perfectly spiced crust and there you will sit wondering, how? How? How does he do it??? Well there's no use pondering that question. It doesn't matter after you take another bite. Nothing. Not even the great fries.

So good I went back for a third time. Excellent customer service. This time I got yams catfish and…read moreblack eye peas. I got the 3 veggie plate 2 black eye peas and a collard green Everything is delicious. I had to have more black eye peas and collard greens. The fish was fried just as I like it and the yams are very tasty If you don't feel like driving. Grubhub door dash and Uber Eats. Go support a small business owner. You will not be disappointed

Man that food brought me back home. It's been to long that I ate someone else's food that done that…read moreto me. Seasoning is on point and I highly recommend for everyone to go eat MD 305 soulfood it's so delicious.

The best meatloaf in the city. I've been like 5 times and I've only gotten the meatloaf for me. The…read morefamily has gotten fish, shrimp and chicken they love those options. All I want is the meatloaf. I love the sauce that comes on it. The Mac and cheese is good also. The sweet potato cobbler is also good. The lady is nice and she makes me feel auntie comfortable.

Picked up two complete dinners from here and rushed home to eat it. I had just sat in a chair for…read morehours getting my hair done and I was starving. I proceeded to pull off a piece of the pork chop and couldn't eat anymore of it. I pulled a piece of the catfish and was taken back by how mushy it was in the center. I tasted a fork full of the green beans and the red beans & rice. Every piece of food I ate tasted like it was drowned in salt. I have high blood pressure so I could not continue eating the food. Over $30 worth of full has to been thrown out due to the salt type ingredient. I'm a big fan of soul food cooking and what I tasted (not ate) last night sent my blood pressure through the roof. I was able to enjoy the cornbread and inhaled it because I was so hungry. Maybe it was a timing issue because I it was later in the day. They close at 7pm and I was there close to 4. I don't know and not going to guess why my food was editable.

Everything -- all items are great. Make sure to try onion rings -- any burger -- all menu item…read more Staff and service are the best

Happy to write this one. Have been going here for years and HCS to a material dip I quality last…read moreyear. So glad to say that they have come all the way back and maybe more. You really can't find a bad choice on the menu.