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    Mama E's BBQ

    3.6 (52 reviews)
    InexpensiveSoul Food, Barbeque
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    $12 turkey leg plate
    Joy H.

    First time here.. So of course I call to get their hours since it's a holiday. The lady answers, I ask what time they close she sarcastically answers 5PM.... OKAY THEN!? I still decide to give it a try as she must've been busy or whatever... I get there it's no one there except myself and another guy. I order my food, they bring it out quickly. As she bagging the food I ask for pickle/onion (SINCE THEIR SIGN SAYS BY REQUEST ONLY) I get the dirtiest look and deep breaths as if she didn't want to go get them. Like really lady?? It's not like I asked you to change my meat or sides or it was 5 min until closing. In conclusion their attitude is bad *BEWARE*. I just hope their food speaks for itself as I will be my last time there.

    These ribs were suspect : I almost positive they were baked and not grilled, there is no smoke ring. They were ok

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    Everytime I go here I promise I'm not disappointed or do I leave not full, beans so hot I burnt my lip lol!

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    I only went to this place because of the reviews, never again. Over rated....Not my moma cooking

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    10 years ago

    It's been years since I had a soul food dinner that made me think of my grandmother and the barbeque is just as wonderful great job. Thanks

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    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Chicken tenders, Mac and cheese and baked beans

    Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken

    4.3(938 reviews)
    1.0 miSouthside
    $$

    When hanging out on Magnolia St....you eat Gus's Fried Chicken! The spice level was perfect--just…read morethe right amount of heat to give it a bold kick without overpowering the flavor. The chicken itself was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with that signature seasoning that keeps you coming back for more. But let me tell you--the fried pickles are hands down my absolute favorite! Perfectly crispy, not greasy at all, and served hot with that irresistible crunch. I could honestly order those alone and be happy. The atmosphere was laid-back and welcoming, and the service matched the quality of the food--friendly, fast, and attentive. If you're craving real, flavorful fried chicken with a kick, Gus's is a must-visit. I'll definitely be back!

    Great company. Good food. The wait was very long. But it was worth the wait. Meat was so crispy,…read morethe green were sweeter than I ever had them. Everyone's different, not saying they were bad. Just different. And the Mac was not my favorite. Once I saw they pour the bag of Mac n cheese in a heater. Then I was like ahh. I just figured it would be home made like the pies and chicken. Our waiter was sweet and we even had dessert. Recommend the chocolate pie warmed with ice cream. Love. Definitely not too bad. Will come back again. And try different sides.

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    4.2(144 reviews)
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    Step aside Popeyes, Lisa's, and anyone else wanting to fry me up a hot plate of bone in chicken -…read moreDrew is the only place for me. When you walk into Drew's, you'll notice that the restaurant is small and the decor feel original. There isn't a singular thing that feels fancy or inauthentic. Quite frankly I don't think they care what the place looks like on the inside... and neither do I. It feels like you just walked into Drew's living room and he's about to slap yo momma with a flavor that would make a Cajun say, "owwwweeeeeeeee! Das sum goooood chick-un!" And it is. The skin is crispy, the meat itself is tender, and the spices mixture is clearly unique. The candied yams should be sent to all foreign enemies of state as they would likely usher in world peace. Sweet tea is balanced and refreshing. (And you can help yourself to a second refill if you're kind enough to your server.) But what, what is the best thing about Drew's? It's one of the few places left that feels real. Drew is in the back, cooking up chicken, like he always has since 1982 (or something like that). He'll come out and shake your greasy hand, sit down, chat and then get back to work. It's just awesome. Now corporate profit and loss statement, just good food made from the heart... or perhaps, better said... Food made from and for the soul. Thanks, Drew!

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    4.7(190 reviews)
    0.3 miSouthside
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    I ordered through Uber Eats, and my delivery arrived on time with everything packaged well. The…read morepresentation was very appealing. I ordered the two‑meat plate with beef hot links and sliced brisket, along with greens and macaroni and cheese. The macaroni and cheese was a 10/10--very good. The greens had great flavor and were well seasoned; however, they didn't seem fresh. The best way I can describe it is that they had a slightly stale taste, almost like freezer burn or an "old house" flavor. Unfortunately, I noticed a similar issue with the brisket. While it was also well seasoned, it had the same stale taste, which kept me from fully enjoying it. The beef hot link was good, and the barbecue sauce was enjoyable. Overall, I think this place has a lot of potential, and the food would be much better if all items were fresher.

    This place is located in an area most people avoid. Please don't let that keep you from some of the…read morebest BBQ around. I ordered online for a family get together with my daughter and her husband and kids. The platter had plenty of food, but don't miss the pork burnt ends. They are delicious. The brisket was good, the ribs as good as I've ever tasted, both sausages were tender and juicy, and the chicken tasty. Inside is small but efficient. I was in and out quickly. I fully expect this to make the Texas Monthly top 50.

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    4.3(63 reviews)
    0.3 miSouthside

    FAM. What has taken me so long to find this place? I ordered delivery from here a few minutes ago…read moreand my goodness it was amazing. The jerk chicken and rice and peas were outstanding. Like, truly outstanding. I haven't had good jerk chicken since I lived down in the Caribbean some years back. But let me tell you I will so be ordering from here again. Stephanie is cooking some good sh*t. Go here.

    MAJOR CONCERN: !!!My concern is that I believe they would have re-packaged and resold food that I…read more(a customer) had in my position for about an hour!!! SITUATION: I ordered food and had someone pick it up. This was a 20-min drive each direction. The restaurant mistakenly included someone else's order with ours and charged me an additional $33 for it. I spoke to the owner over the phone. She acknowledged the mistake of including and charging someone else's order, BUT she refused to refund me for that person's food unless we took the food back to her. I informed the owner it was a 20-min drive each direction but she didn't care. She continued to complain about her being out of $33 if we didn't take it back. I did not get a refund and logically, I can't think of any other reason she would demand the food back unless the plan was to repackage and sell the food to someone else. I URGE you to be very careful, people....

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