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    Mama Green's

    4.9 (41 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating

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    Chicken and waffles
    Megan M.

    I was able to finally get a reservation and they didn't disappoint! From the greeting at the gate to the tour if was definitely an EXPERIENCE! D and Lawrence are the sweetest couple. The food is amazing..everything homemade. 4 course meal...we had leftovers. They only take a certain amount of people a night and I see why. The flavors to the presentation of the food is just amazing.

    Georgia peach
    Krush S.

    My girls and I took a 2-hr drive to San Diego just to visit this beautiful restaurant. I was so estatic to try it. The back in the day ambiance was wonderfully exquisite. I knew I was in for a treat and a treat is what I received. This establishment is a licensed MEHKO (Micro Enterprise Home Kitchen Operation) and seating is outdoors. The lighting was perfect, the quaint seating for 2 was beautifully decorated, I love the music and service was the best, ever! Now the food! Out of this world! Made me think of my Granny's cooking with a new school twist. SMH, throwing my hands in the air, falling back in my chair kind of good. The servings are large, so pace yourself. I did not. But, that was ok, because they boxed it up. This food was sooo good that I will NOT ruin it by reheating it in the microwave. I am going to show it the same love I received and reheat it properly, and enjoy it again and again. I will be back in a couple of weeks. I know my sister/friend will love it! I also learned that the menu changes each month. I am excited to book November for a Thanksgiving treat.

    virgie l.

    Thank you for the meal that was as heartwarming as everyone's hospitality last night. Every dish looked so beautiful and yummy and had a story of your unique homemade southern flavor. Your cooking felt like a genuine warm hug. I especially want to express my gratitude for recognizing me as your "Annual Earlene Green Caregivers Apreciation 2024 Dinner." I am touched and grateful. I'm still dreaming about that amazing dining experience. Thanks for feeding my body and soul and for such an amazing evening. Love, Virginia

    Mimi L.

    AMAZING!!!!! This place is so good that I had to add their business to Yelp!!! This is a homebased restaurant, by reservations only! My favorite dish is the MaMa'a Country Fried Chicken and Potatoes! The homemade biscuits with honey butter basil are also out of this world! The owner and her husband provide excellent service and food-made from scratch! Head on over to mamagreenssandiego.com to make reservations (they ONLY take reservations)!!!! I love supporting military families, especially when they make delicious GREAT food!

    Sweet peach tea
    Simore M.

    A visit to this place was definitely just an experience. The food was delicious. The service is extremely well and the decoration of the house was very cute. A little on the pricey side for soul food. But I enjoyed the complete experience. The only thing I didn't care for was a sweet peach tea. Too sweet and it killed my appetite.

    Country fried chicken
    Grace W.

    This the best southern food in San Diego and maybe the best food in San Diego period. It takes like what you dream food would taste like but it never lives up to it, this somehow does. Even the peach tea somehow tasted like a 3D experience. I want to send my parents here for their anniversary so my dad can relive some of his old favorites. The country fried chicken is a must. The service was so kind and passionate. It is in a residential neighborhood so don't be surprised when you pull up to a house. If you find yourself able to go you really should. It's crazy crazy food. Home cooked to another level.

    Peach tea and strawberry lemonade
    Heidi C.

    Fair warning this will be a long review. Last week I got onto Yelp for some reason and a restaurant called Mama Greens was in my notifications asking if i had tried it. I thought this was weird cause I had never heard of it and Yelp normally asks that whenever you've searched or landed on the page before. Needless to say I scoped it out and the food looked AHMAZINGGG! I immediately went to the website to make reservations to find out they were booked until December! I set a calendar notification to make reservations when they opened back up and decided to check out the 'our story' section of the website. At this point of reading I was convinced this restaurant was placed on my heart by God. Mama Greens is named after Chef D'ona's grandma who lost her battle with Alzheimers in 2018. Yesterday making a year since my mama passed from this horrible disease I knew I had to reach out in hopes there was a cancellation so we could celebrate both my mama and Mama Green. D'ona is an absolute sweetheart and after emailing we decided we would connect at the Alzheimers walk that was this past Saturday and she was even more of a ray of sunshine in person! She let us know there was actually a cancellation and we got to go last night If that wasn't God putting us in the right moments together I don't know what is Now, let's talk about this food, the atmosphere, the service and how warm and hospitable D'ona and her husband are! That food was *chefs kiss*. If you're from the south or you love some good southern food THIS IS THE PLACE! From the delicious tea that tastes like you took the juices from a peach cobbler (no lie, I don't know what's in it but this tastes EXACTLY like a peach cobbler, unmatched peach tea ever), that lemonade oh my goshhhh, to the warm and soft homemade biscuits with the honey basil butter, those tea cakes, those candied yamsssss lawwddddd, my fave was those Willie O'Greens, oh my goodnesssss, talk about crunchy, flavor and that sauceee!!! Then the main dishes, Kimberly had the chicken pot pie, I had the Main Catch which had cheesy cajun grits, fried catfish, sausage and some shrimp with cheddar jalapenos hush puppies and lets not forget the creamy and cheesy mac and cheeseee, goodness gracious so gooodddd, then for Dessert was the sweet potato praline caramel cheesecake which in my wife's Kimberly's words "God swiped right on that cheesecake, made another profile just so he could come and swipe right again" it was just a downright enjoyable experience and one that I know my mama would have loved! D'ona made all of the special touches and it truly touched my heart. Shes not just your chef in the experience but her and her husband truly make you feel like family! We will be back for another food coma and amazing food and company. I hope Mama Green and my mama are friends in Heaven and smiling down on us

    German chocolate cake is amazing
    Tonia C.

    Shrimp and grits are amazing The desserts were to die for. Can't wait for their next pop up shop.

    Rolls and tea cakes
    Angel T.

    The best. Food, service, ambiance. All amazing. Try it for yourself, don't take my word for it. You WILL leave with leftovers.

    Jonathan H.

    This was the best meal that we have ever had for our anniversary! EVER!! Thank you Mama Greens for an unforgettable experience. Make your reservations before this place blows up and you can't. The food is unbelievable! The flavors, the textures, the portions. EXCELLENT customer service. D'ona (the chef) and her husband Laurence (sorry if mispelled) were very kind to us. We had a wonderful time and will be back.

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    Angel A.

    This place is incredible. Great service and even better food. Everything tasted amazing. Even the lemonade (regular and strawberry) were an experience of their own. I highly recommend this place. Make a reservation and go ASAP. Won't find better tasting food or such a cool experience anywhere else.

    Ronnie G.

    First off, the ambiance sets the mood, cute and welcoming country patio vibe with blues and jazz music making you feel relaxed and home. The food was beyond unbelievable. You can taste the love and soul in each dish Chef D'ona makes. Be prepared for filling portions and come hungry!!!

    Dessert Menu Oct 2023

    This spot is sooooooo good y'all. Like my boyfriend almost cried, he had a religious experience. Great atmosphere, super sweet couple running it, and most importantly: delicious food! Best thing: Cajun shrimp & grits. Hands down one of the top things I put in my mouth in 2023 Runner up is the willie o greens with the delicious mama's sauce. However, next time I would just get the side of collard greens instead of them fried! Can't speak to the fried chicken entree but I assume it was amazing because my boyfriend CLEANED that plate Banana pudding was sooo good, definitely reccomend getting it (had to get it to go there was no way we could have eaten another bite) 10/10 experience and 10/10 food! (And 10/10 owners) Oh I should also mention cost! With the deposit factored in and tip I only spent $150, so reasonable for someone like me who doesn't go out to nice places that often

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    The food was super rich and the portions are a decent size. I loved the service and the delicious foods definitely trying it again

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    Ask the Community - Mama Green's

    How does one eat here? Reservation tab on website takes you nowhere and says closed until July?? It sounds outstanding and I feel like I'm missing out!

    Are they closed, because if you google, it says temporarily closed?

    Only for the holidays!

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    Louisiana Purchase

    Louisiana Purchase

    4.1
    (1.8k reviews)
    6.4 km
    $$$

    OK... first and foremost, a moment for the biscuits. They were so flaky and delicious…read more We were recommended by the waiter to get things family style and we went all out: - Biscuits - 2 dookey chase - catfish (lemon) - lobster pasta - oxtail rice - Mac n cheese - wings - cornbread All super flavorful. Although it was fried the food wasn't very greasy, it was a very dry, well executed fry. We all talked about our favorites.. the cat fish and the dookey chase were probably the top votes. The service was good and accommodating. A little slower but we had a big group and a lot of food. There was live music and the artists killed it!! Fun spot for a group of girls night!!

    We came in on a Monday initially for HH but they actually don't have. The website has the current…read moremenu, I was going on yelp menu which was 5 months old. I added some update photos of their current menu. There was only 1 waitress, but she was attentive to all the parties. There was Inside and outside seating and the establishment looked clean. Though initial visit was for HH I decided to stay since my son had been craving alligator. We ordered... Alligator bites with fries $26 (I thought that was high, but I never got gator before and don't know how to compare it) Bowl of Gumbo (chicken and sausage) $16 I thought it was flavorful, I would have like the roux to be a bit more thicker. Beignets $13 These were perfect Cheddar biscuits $10 There was 5 large biscuits. Flavorful but I would have like them to be a bit more softer Gouda Mac (side) $10 My kids enjoyed. (I can't eat, so I can't confirm) I also had a Paloma and I thought it was good. I rate a 3.8/5. There are a couple things on the menu that I would like to try, like the lemon pepper catfish, so I may visit again

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    Louisiana Purchase venue
    Gouda Mac N Cheese, Oxtails and cornbread
    Gouda Mac N Cheese, Oxtails and cornbread
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    Bud's Louisiana Cafe

    Bud's Louisiana Cafe

    4.4
    (3k reviews)
    8.2 km
    $$

    Been a while since we first came here. The po boy and fried catfish still hit! That sautéed green…read morebeans are so good I couldn't stop eating. Personally the crawfish etouffee was a bit salty to me so next time I'm going to try the LaCombe special or some of the pasta dishes! Service is always top notch here. They accommodated me with a side of the green beans even they aren't even on the menu. What else can you ask for! And that's why this place is always packed! Happy for them and will be back!

    This is a place I have been wanting to try for over 8 years, and I'm glad we finally went. It's…read morelocated in a business area off Balboa Avenue and the 15 freeway, with ample parking both in front of and behind the restaurant. We sat inside, though there is also a lovely patio outside with umbrellas. The service was friendly and the restaurant was clean. It was a bit noisy inside since there isn't much to absorb the sound, so you may need to speak a little louder during conversation. I did find the lunch menu to be expensive. We came here to celebrate my sister's birthday, and everyone seemed happy with their dishes: a shrimp po' boy sandwich, pulled pork sandwich, and pasta with tomato cream sauce and shrimp. I ordered the chicken po' boy sandwich. The sandwiches were served with seasoned fries, but unfortunately the fries looked and tasted like they had been sitting for a a while--dry and not very fresh. My chicken po' boy was disappointing. The sandwich had tomatoes and some iceberg lettuce, but no sauce, which made it very plain. While the chicken itself was tender, it lacked flavor and the overall dish felt like it wasn't prepared with much care. For a $21.50 sandwich that was essentially a few pieces of chicken breast with tomatoes, lettuce, and old fries, it felt like an expensive mistake. Perhaps other dishes on the menu are excellent. However, having grown up with a father who was a top chef, I tend to notice when simple dishes--like sandwiches and fries--aren't executed well. These are usually some of the easiest things to get right, which made the experience even more disappointing for me.

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    Interior of restaurant
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    Seafood Gumbo
    Alligator sausage is tasty. You would never know it is

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    Alligator sausage is tasty. You would never know it is
    Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food

    Chef Budda Blasian Soul Food

    4.4
    (274 reviews)
    4.1 km
    $$

    Dropped in on CBB for Juneteenth and my goodness did they live up to the hype. Place was packed as…read morecould be due to the holiday and it took probably 50 minutes longer to get the order than the online estimate, but when I tell you that that food absolutely SMACKED and I would do it again, there is not a lie to be found. The staff was very gracious in the face of the huge crowd and a mountain of orders. The location is spacious with plenty of room to line up and tables to sit and eat or wait on orders. The parking was easy too which was a bonus. For food we got two orders of the big greedy with yams, greens, baked beans and the new mushroom rice. I will stress that everything was excellent and we would get this exact order again, but a few particular standouts were 1) Fried Catfish. Our favorite protein by far. It was deliciously seasoned, perfectly fried, and succulently tender, 2) Candied Yams. They were sweet, tender and nicely balanced, 3) Mushroom Parmesan Rice. We only tried this because so many of the other sides were sold out and man are we glad we did. Our family tore this side up! The mushroom parm gravy was smooth and creamy with large chunks of mushroom. Definitely a great addition to the sides list. Our family can't wait to go back and try more of what CBB has to offer. So glad they've got a brick and mortar restaurant now!

    I was stationed at Montgomery, AL for 4 years and feel in love with southern food. So I placed a…read morepick up a to go order today for Juneteenth because I wanted to support black owned businesses on this day. Online ordering was easy and the staff were friendly. The reason why I'm giving it a 2 star because the food was salty. I ordered the two protein combo, catfish fillet, 3 wings, and two sides (collard greens and rice and gravy). I only ate a quarter of the collard greens because it was extremely salty and the turkey was dry. Both the catfish and wings were also salty and the flavor was not to my liking. The rice wasn't fully cooked. Unfortunately, I won't be coming back. :(

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    Ayyyyyyyeeee. Don't miss it!
    Ayyyyyyyeeee. Don't miss it!
    The deliciousness is extraordinary
    The deliciousness is extraordinary
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    Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken

    Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken

    4.2
    (476 reviews)
    1.2 km
    $$

    Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken in El Cajon, CA, definitely has the best southern…read morebiscuits in San Diego. I've visited the Carolinas many times when I lived in the east coast and had some of the best biscuit sandwiches that I've ever had. It's nice to have this biscuit place in San Diego. The first time I tried Rise Southern Biscuits, was during Yelp Elite week. I used their phone App to place my order but I highly recommend that you place your orders inside the restaurant because the phone App doesn't have the full menu. I notified the owner about it. It's missing a lot of the sweet options like the blueberry beignets and fresh donuts etc. The owner indicated that he would notify corporate about the missing items on the App. I ordered 4 blueberry sausage biscuits and 3 plain biscuits on the App. The biscuits were pretty big and the blueberry biscuits were covered in a delicious sweet glaze. Once inside the store, I placed the order for the blueberry beignets. I spent a total of $53 dollars. These biscuits are not cheap but are made fresh daily. With the 3 plain butter biscuits, I ended up making my own bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches. FYI, It's a lot cheaper buying the biscuits separately and making your own sandwiches at home. All said and done, my parents really enjoyed the biscuits and beignets. If you decide to dine in, there's plenty of seating. I look forward to trying their Nashville chicken sandwich next time. Give it a try! Happy Yelping :)

    I visited this spot after seeing it on Instagram and decided to check it out. Overall, it lived up…read moreto expectations. The blueberry biscuit was a standout--soft, flavorful, and well-made. The tater tots were also very good, crispy and seasoned well. Everything I ordered tasted fresh and satisfying. The ordering process is straightforward: you place your order at a kiosk and then receive your food in a bag shortly after. The service was quick and efficient, which made the experience smooth. Solid place for a quick bite, especially if you're looking for simple comfort food done well. I would come back again.

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    This is the interior of the restaurant.  We ate and did not stay long.
    This is the interior of the restaurant. We ate and did not stay long.
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    Lemon beignets
    Which Came First? Box (Chicken Fingers + Fried Egg over Biscuit & Gravy)

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    New Orleans Creole Cafe

    New Orleans Creole Cafe

    4.1
    (563 reviews)
    11.3 km
    $$

    Having returned from a NOLA trip where I ate crawfish étouffée, every single day, I was really…read morecraving but didn't think I'd find what I was looking for in San Diego. We came on a weeknight in January and easily found parking out front. The restaurant is more of a bungalow, and it's quiet and really pretty on the outside. There is a door on the left of the stairs that leads to a small, old timey dining room, and it's going to be weird...I'll warn you about that. When you open the door, it feels like you just walked in on someone's private dinner party. It's super quiet in there and it's just a bunch of tables. No host/hostess. You seat yourself if there's a table. A server comes in and out of the room to serve the tables. The Mac and cheese was meh, we ordered it for a toddler. The crawfish étouffée was so good, they did not skimp on crawfish. I like it a little spicier, but this was what I needed. I would definitely come back here! If it's a cold night, dress accordingly, this bungalow is not insulated and the server comes in and out, so it was freezing. Can't imagine the heat in summer, but the food is worth it.

    We called ahead and made a reservation. It was a Friday afternoon. We showed up on time and were…read moreseated promptly. Had wine and beer, and also got a bread basket with (softened) butter. The picky eaters ordered Mac and cheese with andouille sausage and we got both sizes: petite and regular. You can tell it was made from scratch and it was very cheese and runny. We got the dark roux gumbo with shrimp, chicken and sausage. The flavor was on point; however I wish it was more of the holy trinity and that the sausage was cut in medallions vs pieces. Our waiter was so helpful and patient and since we paid in cash the 4% surcharge for credit cards wasn't charged. I recommend!

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    New Orleans Creole Cafe
    New Orleans Creole Cafe
    New Orleans Creole Cafe

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