(4/5 stars) Mikki's Soul Food is always one of my first stops whenever I'm in Houston. The ambiance is consistently great--urban, welcoming, and filled with the amazing aroma of soul food the moment you walk through the door. The only real downside is that depending on the day and time, the line can get pretty long. The good news is that it usually moves at a steady pace, so you're not standing around forever. That's a small trade-off for food this good. One thing I appreciate is that they typically have just about everything in stock. If you're an oxtail fan, you might occasionally catch them after they've sold out, but most of the time their menu is fully stocked and ready to go. I also love the buffet-style setup because you can see all the delicious options before making your decision. My personal favorite is the baked turkey wings with a side of cabbage. The turkey wings are always seasoned to perfection, loaded with meat, and served piping hot. The cabbage is flavorful and complements the meal perfectly. Every visit has been consistently good, which is hard to find these days. If you're looking for authentic soul food in Houston, Mikki's is definitely worth a visit. Great food, great atmosphere, and a menu that keeps me coming back. I'll absolutely be back again at my earliest convenience. read more

Nothing beats soul food on a Sunday, so I decided to make a trip to the Soutthhh Siiideee to Mikki's Soulfood!! I've been coming here for many years and one thing that always stands out is how much they value the customer experience. For Mother's Day, they were giving all the moms complimentary mimosas, which I thought was a really thoughtful gesture. The place was packed, and the line was out the door, but the staff remained friendly, polite, and welcoming despite the crowd and the line moved at a decent pace. Everything looked amazing, and they definitely showed some love on the portions. I ordered the oxtails and beef tips with rice, and that plate felt like it weighed 20lbs! Plenty of food, great flavor, and excellent service is always a win!! It's always worth the drive when you get home and everything tastes ! The desserts are on point too! My cake was nice and moist. read more

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The food was amazing!! Very well seasoned. The fried chicken tasted like my grandmas Sunday dinner. 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. read more

Service was excellent. Baked chicken with black eyed peas and collards was really good. Collards a little salty but that's just me I'm sure. Love the jalapeño cornbread. The restaurant was nice and clean. Music a little loud so conversation was difficult. Parking is limited but free. read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Baked chicken with collards and black eyed peas - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

Someone got they Great grandma in the kitchen cooking up a mean meal!!! Because I'm still recovering from all the savory foods they got. This ain't no "im shy, I'll eat a salad" kinda place this place feeds your soul after Grace!! Good music to sing to while you're chatting it up with friends or family or just by yourself. Either way the food will keep you company! read more

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It has been a very long time since my last visit to Mikki's so I was surprised at the changes I saw. First of all while the exterior is the same the interior is much nicer. Nice job! It has an upscale look and was nicely decorated including Christmas decor and playing enjoyable music. Also the long serving line was immaculate in appearance. I purchased the smothered chicken with two sides of rice and gravy and black eye peas for $18. It also came with a cornbread roll. Drinks here are bottled and then they have kool aid and sweet tea too. They also have what looked like a full bar for alcoholic beverages. My meal was very good tasting. The chicken, gravy, rice and peas were delicious and plenty in size. It was a very good meal. However, they serve all meals in to go containers which doesn't fit the upscale interior. It feels weird to take your food from a bag and then open up a plastic container to eat it. Also the cutlery that you are given (fork and knife) was very flimsy. It was hard to cut up the tender chicken with that knife. The fork looked like it was going to break when a load of peas was on it. Seriously the cutlery felt like something that would come in a cooking kit for a third grader. Please Mikki's get some better cutlery or tell your customers to bring their own! Finally, there were many, many small bones in the chicken and gravy. The chicken is on the bone so I don't know where they came from. They were small chicken bones and they had to be removed from the mouth, of course, which is never pleasant especially when dining with others. I will still give a 4 here believing that the bones was a one off but please spend more on the plastic cutlery! read more

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We came here over 9 years ago leaving San Antonio heading back to New Orleans. When we stopped by, there were older people working here who were truly friendly and hospitable. They made us feel so welcomed that we bought more food for the road. Sadly, we didn't get that same reception today. The food then was exceptional; however, I can't say that it was anywhere near that quality today on 12/27/25. Not only was the quality way off, the price increased exponentially. I got the chicken and shrimp Alfredo, which notably had no shrimp. The pasta was overcooked as was the chicken chunks of breast in it. My sides were green beans and mac n cheese and they were decent. Overall, the taste is okay but what shocked me was the cost of a quart of mac n cheese at $20. That was a definite turnoff. You really don't make huge long term profits when you overcharge and out price your consumer base. My husband had the meatloaf, greens and sweet potatoes....he loved it but then again, he loves food period lol. I do like the new decor, it's super reminiscent of NOLA's Mardi Gras colors. Anyway, we more than likely won't return. We paid $50 for two plates and I'm left underwhelmed. read more

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I love the remodeling that has taken place here! I have always done a takeout, but now, it is quite inviting if you choose to eat-in. The eating space is larger with more tables & chairs and they have added a bar where they sell frozen cocktails (think daiquiris). I continue to enjoy the food with each visit. Baked chicken is my go-to dish with cabbage, candied yams, & black eye peas. All 3 of those sides items & the chicken are winners. I typically would choose greens before green beans but here I give green beans an edge. Service is expedited to the degree that it can be. Choose your meat, move down the line to get your side items, cornbread & then desserts are at the cash register. Portions are a decent size. In general, dinners are $17-$22 (2 side items) or $21-$26 (3 side items) except oxtails which are $30 & $34. They remain a go-to for local soul food. read more

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Mikki, knock it off!!! Good soul food? No ma'am! Fresh baked goods? Negative! Being a staple in Houston, you need to be consistent or improve. I forgot I already came here and was less than thrilled. I ordered the yams and macaroni and cheese. My slight addiction to candied yams low key needs to be studied. It goes above and beyond Thanksgiving or Sunday dinner. It could be a random Tuesday and I get an unnatural hankering for some warm vanilla yams. The containers the yams and macaroni came in were small- like my waistline. I started to think maybe I accidentally ordered off the children's menu. Sigh. It is what it is. Thank you for saving me the calories but cost of product in relation to amount of product received is disrespectful. Now, the yams were amazing. Ah May Zing! Tender, vanilla, butter, thick juice and delicious. That's the way you candy a yam Folks! Good job Mikki on that one thing. Just that one thing. The macaroni and cheese lacked everything. Seasoning, flavor, and texture. Try to serve macaroni that is a good al dente with at least salt and pepper and make it in batches so it doesn't sit long. Also, the grease oozing out. Yikes. I also ordered a half strawberry, half lemon cake but they just gave me a strawberry cake. Is it homemade? That's debatable. Does it taste gross...........yes, and that's not up for debate. Didn't taste strawberry in that bite. Swish straight into the trash can. read more

On the second we walked in the door we felt like family. This was our first trip in and it will definitely not be our last! Servings were huge, people were very nice, the food was delicious. My husband ate oxtail until his eyes crossed. I could not pick between the Black eyed peas and the green beans and I still can't because they were both delicious! There was no need to add salt or seasoning or anything because the flavors were spot on. Such an inviting and fabulous professional group of employees I can tell you that we were very impressed! Happy anniversary to us and #soulfood makes our heart overflow :) Happy #anniversary to us! read more

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The first review for 2026.Wishing all Yelpers a happy New Year's.The layout of the restaurant is cafeteria with several choices from oxtails, smothered pork chops to chitterlings and several sides.I made the ride for the chitterlings which were made to perfection no smell and super clean. read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Oxtails - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

Really awesome Soulfood restaurant. Easy to pick what you want. The food is absolutely delicious. The establishment is very clean. I would definitely love to come back here and try some more of their food. read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Oxtail sooo good! - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

Finding good soul food in a new city is a journey... and baby, I've been on one since moving to Houston. After 3+ years of searching for something that gives me that Atlanta-level comfort, I can finally say I've found a real contender in Mikki's Soul Food Cafe. This was my second visit, and I ordered the same thing both times--the meatloaf dinner over rice with green beans (and this time I added mac and cheese). That meatloaf? Listen... seasoned just right, tender, and covered in a rich gravy that leans slightly tomato-based without being overpowering. Poured over fluffy rice? Yeah... they knew exactly what they were doing. The first visit was a 10/10. The green beans were everything--well-seasoned, tender, with bacon and onions. It gave "somebody's grandma been cooking all morning." Now... this second visit? The green beans came in a little confused. I got more potatoes and bacon than actual beans. I'm talking hide-and-seek levels trying to find a green bean in there. Still flavorful, but the balance was off. And the mac and cheese? Not my ministry. It was very heavy--extra cheesy to the point where the texture and flavor just didn't land for me. I won't be ordering that again. Let's talk price real quick: $19.95 (2 sides) $23.95 (3 sides) At first, I paused. But once you see the portion size? You calm down real quick. These are generous plates, easily stretching into two meals. Now here's my biggest issue--and it matters: The to-go packaging needs help. That gravy on the meatloaf is delicious, but it's also very liquidy. When you order to-go (like I did for lunch), it spills out into the container and bag during transport. By the time I got back to work, my tray was covered in grease and gravy, and it made eating a whole situation. This could easily be fixed by putting the gravy in a separate, sealed container. Final Verdict: When Mikki's hits, it hits. This is some of the closest I've found to real Southern soul food in Houston. A little more consistency with sides and better to-go packaging would take them all the way over the top. Rating: 4.5 stars (9/10) 1/2 And yes--I'm coming back. Next time, I'm bringing my mom for Sunday dinner. read more

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I had been craving oxtails for days and when i showed up at Mikkis they did not disappoint. Great customer service, delicious oxtails and the Mac and cheese 10/10 also that blueberry lemonade definitely hit the spot as well. Love the vibes the music was great definitely my go to and i can't wait to go back read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Oxtail plate double Mac n cheese side with a blueberry lemonade definitely hit - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

Mikis is the place! Hands down they have the best soul food in Houston! So good in fact we went twice out of the three days we were in the area! Everything is good! The smothered turkey wings, the meatloaf, green beans, greens, mac n cheese, sweet potato's, and etc!!! My friend even got to try their chitterlings and said they were good. I'll be back when in Houston! read more

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I've been coming to Mikkis since I was a teenager. This place has stood the test of time and that alone should tell you it's good. The prices have gone up a bit but it's worth every penny. The servings are huge. When you get the plate, it has some weight to it (if you know, you know). I don't believe I've ever had an item here I did not like. If you're looking for true down home soul food kitchen eats, Mikkis is a must. read more

Make sure to bring your appetite to this place. They are not stingy with the food. The people are really nice as you walk through the line to order. It's spacious inside, so seating was no issue. Food was hot, fresh, and tasted great. It reminded me of my grandmother's soulful cooking. I had the meatloaf, sweet yams, and collard greens. Oh, and I had to wash it down with some kool-aid. read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Kool-Aid - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

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We had just got back from a mini vacation and was looking for a soul food restaurant that was open since it was Memorial Day. Came across this place as a recommendation so we decided to stop. Upon arrival we got in line (food is served buffett style) We decided on the oxtails mac and cheese, baked beans, Brisket, mac and cheese, and yams and 2 big Reds. Everything was very welll proportioned and seasoned well. We were checking out and realized the prices on the board didn't align with what we were charged ex: Oxtails board states 29.95 we were charged 32.95 there was no price on the beef brisket however they rang up as beef tips 23.95. The bathroom didnt have any paper towels and the hand dryer didn't work. Other than that it was a pretty good experience. And we will return. read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Oxtails, mac and cheese, and beans - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

Had some of my xmas sides catered from here and it was horrible!! Cornbread dressing was mushy and the greens was full of steams!! The cake was sock it too me and some slices was jst plain cake no nuts no cinnamon!! It's gonna be hit or miss but don't take a chance b4 major holidays!! It's embarrassing!! read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - It was more steams than this! but this is how big they were throughout!! - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

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I'm grateful for the experience but likely won't return. Though the food was cooked properly, I didn't enjoy the flavor of the food. The Mac and cheese was cheesy but not well seasoned. The oxtail was tough. The fried fish was soooo bland. The cornbread was inedible and bland too. The lemon cake taste like box cake. The sweet potatoe were super sweet and not spiced. Overall i can't be mad at them. The portions were great. This food just isn't for my tastebuds. read more

This dining experience was at the Blodgett restaurant and it was the worst. The crew had no positive energy and no sense of customer service. There were four of us dining in last Friday and very few customers in the dining room so what threw service off can't be explained. My sister's money was returned to her instead of the fried fish dinner she expected! It's a no for my return! read more

First and foremost I want to congratulate the restaurant on the upgrade inside! I like it. the food was tasty as usual but there was one thing that you all changed that I really do not agree with and that was switching over to the "plastic ware" for the food that we purchase and on top of that the plastic wears really cheap and flimsy to say that we pay top dollar for our food here you should at least invest in some stronger plasticware it's very difficult to eat some of your food with it. other than that the food is great please do not short change your customers tonsave a couple bucks..ibam a business owner as well. I just spent almost $40 today when I could have went to a high-end restaurant with real silverware. Continued success and have a great day..I just want to be able to cut and dig my fork in.... read more

When they say a bar bite, it's a bar bite. I ordered the soul bowl and it was a waste . Just order a senior plate or something because you don't even get a scoop of food. You get not even a half of a spoon of mac&cheese, sweet potato, greens and beef tips on top of cornbread for $11.00. The young lady said that her manager instructed her to fix it that way. So yes you have been warned about the size. It's in a very small container and please inside of another container for some odd reason. It's a waist of containers to me. read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Cornbread at the bottom, this is a small container inside of a container. Mac&cheese, greens, beef tips, yams. Teaspoon of each - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

Mikki's was not that good to me, i wanted to love it but it fell short! It just wasn't tasty. I had oxtails, greens and Mac and cheese. The greens were good, the Mac and cheese and oxtails were below average at best. Cafeteria style for fast service, nice restaurant area for eating. Good just didn't hit. read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Oxtail Dinner - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

Where is the no stars? I will honestly say the food is delicious but the service is HORRIBLE! My Google review was deleted by the way. I work for an international law firm and referred this restaurant because I loved the food. The hositality representative scheduled a meeting with owner and she was not there as agreed. She called several times and no one answered prior to her arrival and when she arrived, it was an empty restaurant. She walked up to counter and a lady was very rude to her and the rep explained she had never been before. She was embarrassed in front of other customers and a young man by the name of Josh offered to help her with no knowledge of what to do. I spoke with the Jeanelle the owner of that location the next day, she apologized and stated she would make sure that everything would flow smoothly. I explained the firm has never had a black owned business cater at the firm. They were booked and paid and ARRIVED late! The day comes and Mikki's was LATE! They called and called and the people arrived late. How EMBARRASSING! So, I called the Pearland location and spoke with Tasha who claimed she was the owner of the Pearland location. She perfusley apologized for the mishap and literally offered to DONATE A lunch to 200 people with servers on the next order via email. She said they don't operate that way at that location. When the time comes, the request was not for free food but at a discount. The representative responded to the email Tasha sent initially apologizing and ordered food for just 20 people not the 200. Tasha's employee confirmed the email was received but Tasha said she got no email. Again, the representative for the firm called and called but no answer (this was a call to the restaurant because someone was on the way to pick up the food up). When th rep got to Mikki's to pick up the food. NOTHING WAS PREPARED! NOTHING! They asked them to prepare it but someone at the restaurant said they could not because they would not have enough for for thw actual restaurant. REALLY! If they prepared for 20 people, they would have no food for the restaurant??? Are you kidding me? Thise people are HORRIBLE! They do not handle business well at all. They lack answering the phone and the service is HORRIBLE! I will never eat there again! read more

On New Year's Day I visited Mickey soul food in Pearland. So I happen to be in the Southwest today and I figured let me try Mickey's on the southwest side the OG location that I was used to. Food: I went with my kind of favorite Sol food dish, which is smothered chicken. It was simply amazing. The pieces of chicken were really big as well. They do not skimp your hair. You could probably feed two people maybe even three with the portion size here. Unless you're very hungry, I think it'll be pretty hard to finish this mill. Back to the food, this mother chicken was top-notch. Also, the mac & cheese was simply amazing. The broccoli, rice casserole was some of the best you will ever have. The white rice and gravy was really good as well. I will notice though the cornbread didn't taste too sweet and good is the one from Pearland. It was really good don't get me wrong, but the one in Pearland was exceptional for the cornbread. I'll definitely keep coming to this location and the one in Pearland.five star all the way. This is probably the best soul food in Houston Texas. read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

I ordered oxtails and when I got home, I was given large, meaty turkey neck bones. This was not a mistake because the women in front of me ordered oxtails and I remember she received her meat from the same container. Really shameful because their food is really good. I was very disappointed of the dishonesty. I paid oxtail price for turkey necks. Returning was not an option because I picked up the food on the way home from work which was 45 minutes away...unbelievable. read more

We always return to Mikki's when I need my southern soul food fix. Delicious, consistent, and large portions! Friendly staff, free parking in lot (watch out for the big potholes ), bring your wallet- it's pricy but worth it. Atmosphere is family friendly with late owner honored in photos. Many celebrity pictures who have also enjoyed Mikki's read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Oxtails, broccoli rice casserole, black eyed peas - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

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Ordered from doordash but the problem was the food the beef tips were little hard pieces of meat, I ordered collard greens but they sent mustard, the green beans looked like they were just reheated instead cornbread they sent a muffin, and no rice From the picture you can see I ended up throwing it away , I guess they are going to focus on the new location read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Beef tips dinner - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

Ohh my my my. I ordered from the Cypress area and it was well worth the wait. I ordered Chitterlings , Yams and Greens and each one was packed full of flavor. I will definitely be ordering again. read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Greens, Yams and Chitterlings - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

We were in town from Los Angeles and Mikki's was a suggestion from my Sister. I ordered the oxtails, Mac n cheese and candied yams. I really enjoyed each item but was really pleased with the Mac n cheese, it was creamy the way I make mine. The corn bread and koolaid were also a crowd favorite. We will definitely keep Mikki's on our list for our next visit to Houston. read more

First timer. The servers at the steam table were nice and helpful. Typical soul food. I'm a sucker for peach cobbler. I had to get two

Me and my family really enjoyed this place. Tons of variety to choose from, and everything was made with love, just like GMA did it. We came around 7pm on a Thursday, and the line moved fast, and the food was still fresh. read more

They give you lots of food. They better with the prices you paying. There's always a line. The OG of southern comfort food. read more

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2 locations -Tilapia and shrimp Alfredo was so delicious along with the sides and grape koolaid! macaroni still bomb! Everything is so delicious, I wasn't a fan of the smothered chicken it was okay! but they don't miss on everything else! read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Smothered Baked Chicken 2 Sides - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

The service staff were friedmndly and courteous. The line moved too slowly, and by the time we made it to the sides, there wasn't enough available to choose from on a Saturday evening about 6:30 pm. The quality of the food has diminished. The quantity was very satisfactory, but why have alot if it isn't very tasty, just alright. Just before leaving, I paid $6 for 4 cookies, teaches i guess. I'm very sorry to say, they were not good. read more

This place is PERFECTION! We randomly stumbled upon it and what a blessing. Not only do you get huge heaping portions, but the food is simply amazing. We wanted to try alllll the sides but went with 5 between the two of us. Mac and cheese, collared greens, cabbage, Cajun corn, and candied yams. All so delicious it's hard to pick a favorite! But I think the candied yams stole my heart. I had the peppered hamburger steak. It comes with mashed potatoes and a gravy. Again, soooo delicious! Thick and creamy potatoes and gravy loaded with green peppers. This place is a MUST. read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Peppered Hamburger Pepper Steak Dinner - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas

DoorDash driver, took 40 minutes of waiting to get food. Don't order to go, at least; it's due to their lack of staff and influx of customers so they aren't able to accommodate take online out orders in a reasonable manner. read more

The food is very good. It's like home cooking. The prices are great for the amount of food you get. And the people are very nice and thankful. read more

Went on a Saturday for a late lunch. This is TRUE SOUL FOOD!!!!!!!!! Now I struggled to give 5 stars and here is my reasons. First the prices are high. There weren't many people inside. It looked pretty clean. There was a guy playing music. I would not call him a DJ. You are served cafe style. Something's are already paired. Like I got the oxtails and one of the sides is rice, and I got collard greens. You do get big portions. There are a lot of things to choose from. This is not a fancy place but the food was very close to down home. Now it was a little salty for my taste. However I will go back and try them again. read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Inside - Soul Food Near Me - Houston, Texas