I checked out Mikki's Soulfood Cafe with two buddies on a Monday evening for dinner. Parking is a cinch in the large parking lot they share with several other businesses in a shopping center right off 518. There are some things I like about Mikki's and some things I don't like. Let's dive into it. Ambiance (4/5): This is one of the areas where Mikki's shines. The restaurant looks great. It's clean, snazzy, and there's plenty of seating. We sat at a booth. The A/C was blasting so hard that I was a bit cold, but I'd much rather take this than the alternative. They also have a private room for events or more intimate gatherings. Service (2.5/5): This is where part of my problems with Mikki arose. We came to this soul food restaurant for Pearland Restaurant Weeks. For $35, you have a choice of several entrees, sides, and a dessert for $35. My friend looked at what it would cost to order these items individually and it came out to less than $35... weird. I've been to Houston Restaurant Weeks for many years and the beauty of it is that you get a deal while doing good for the community. At Mikki's for Pearland Restaurant Weeks, you do good for the community without getting a good deal. Naturally, we avoided the special menu when we figured out the parking structure. Outside of this mishap, while you order at the counter cafeteria style, we did have a member of the staff stop by to ask how we're doing and we were thanked upon leaving. Drinks (2.5/5): Mikki's has a full bar, and even has daiquiris, but I was well-behaved. I had some Kool Aid which brought me back. I used to drink it as a kid. At Mikki's, for a small Kool-Aid, it's going to run you $4.75. If you've ever had Kool Aid before, you know it's super cheap. I know that restaurants and bars will always charge a premium for drinks compared to a grocery store but $4.75 for a small without free refills?! At pretty much any restaurant, you can get a soft drink or an iced tea with free refills for less than this price point. Just a bit steep. Food (3/5): You'll find a lot of soul food classics at Mikki's like oxtails, fried chicken, catfish, yams, collard greens and more. I opted to go with the beef tips with mashed potatoes and mac and cheese. The beef tips are essentially like a beef stew with a little burst of spices. Some chunks of beef were a little too fatty. Some were just right. The mashed potatoes were solid, just a bit dry. The mac and cheese was great. I'd get this side every single time. You also get a dinner roll or cornbread with every entree (as stated on the menu). They didn't offer me my bread, and I had to ask for it. One of my friends didn't get theirs at all. Mikki's can get quite busy on the weekends, it's definitely a popular spot. You'll see pictures of celebrities who have been there including Stephen A. Smith, 50 Cent, Tyrese, and many others. Where's my picture on the wall?! ;) While there are some attractive things about Mikki's, the missteps (seemingly taking advantage of customers a bit to increase their profit margin) soured the experience for me a bit. read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Beef Tips, Mashed Potatoes, and Mac & Cheese - Southern Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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Heeey! Second time visiting Mikki's Soul Food Cafe in Pearland, TX on March 30, 2026 and the food is still excellent. I ordered smothered turkey wing in gravy with mashed potatoes, collard greens and yams - exquisite! My daughter ordered Oxtails, Mac & cheese along with collard greens. The cornbread muffins were tasty also. Mikki's meals never disappoint. RECOMMENDATION: Visit Mikki's Soul Food Cafe, you will not be disappointed! read more

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I don't think these people are making all the food in the same day. They have pans stacked with wrap, but they're not refilling the food. They're also focused on fixing their own Togo plates for when they leave. The gravy is so think on the turkey wings bc of how old it is, the rice is cold as well. It's 2 hours from closing and she couldn't give me fresh cabbage, but they clearly put out a new pan of Mac and cheese. Though it also looked like it had been out for at least an hour. The cornbread is thin and hard as hell too. So disappointing since it's so close to my house. I feel like I should've just left without getting anything, but I don't have time to go find something else. I also think it's crazy to include the rice as a side when it's apart of the main dish. Probably won't be back. read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Turkey Wings - Southern Near Me - Pearland, Texas

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This wasn't my first time at Mikki's, and definitely won't be my last! I stopped in for a to-go order and grabbed their Soul Food Bowl with that blueberry lemonade and let me tell you, it's everything comfort food dreams are made of. The bowl came packed with tender, flavorful beef tips that were melt in your mouth good. (PAUSE) The yams were sweet and buttery, the mac & cheese was creamy and cheesy, and the greens were seasoned to perfection smoky, savory, and soulful. The cornbread tied everything together with just the right amount of sweetness and fluff. Even though I ordered to-go, the service was just as warm and welcoming as if I were dining in. The staff is always friendly, fast, and clearly take pride in what they do. The vibe inside is full of good energy music playing, people smiling, and the smell of homemade food filling the air. Wasn't packed today either lol. Mikki's truly never misses. Whether it's your first visit or your fifteenth, the quality, flavors, and hospitality are always on point. Can't wait to come back again! read more

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Trash food and trash service... they supposedly issued a refund after my order was never created and the refund has never came... read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Southern Near Me - Pearland, Texas

Mikki's Soulfood Cafe has been in Pearland for around 5 or 6 years and I just barely made it here. Mikki's started out in Houston and quickly became very popular. They then opened up this location in Pearland, and have another location opening up Midtown very soon. This location is located in a pretty large shopping strip with some pretty popular eateries, so at peak times, it gets pretty busy. I came with a couple of friends on a weekday and it was very chill and parking wasn't an issue. Walking in, they have a cafeteria style line off to one side, a decent sized dining area, a bar area, and a private dining room off to the other side. I imagine when they are busy, finding a seat could be challenging. Customer service was just ok. The employees were just going through the motions. We each ordered our own meals and I felt like the questions asked were not consistent. For example, they didn't ask what kind of bread I want, they just gave me cornbread. Next guy in line, they gave him options. Last guy in line didn't get bread at all. Not a huge deal breaker, but consistency is always nice. On to the food. Soul food is the name of the game here and they got it all. We didn't partake on this trip, but they got a full bar with all the drinks. Their happy hour looks pretty good and I would love to check that out sometime. It's cafeteria style serving here, so you walk to the line, pick what you want and make your way down to the cashier. Most things are on the line, but some items can be ordered and will be brought to the table. We started off with some fried pickles and Cajun boudin balls. The fried pickle serving was a little on the small side, but I was told they were good along with the boudin balls. My meal was too heavy so I skipped on those. Like mentioned before, they got it all here as far as soul food goes. They have everything from meatloaf, smothered chicken and pork chops, all the way to chitterlings. I went with fried chicken with two sides. You can get a third side for a small upcharge. For my sides I went with mac & cheese and collard greens. You can choose dark or white meat and I went with dark. For me, for the price, you get your money's worth because they don't skimp on the portions. My plate had some weight to it. It came with 3 pieces that were breaded and seasoned to perfection. It was already ready when I ordered it and I wasn't expecting it to be as crispy as it was either. Some of the better fried chicken I've had in awhile. The sides were really good too. Not the best mac I've ever had, but very tasty. The greens had a little bite to them and was a nice reprieve from the other rich food. My cornbread was delicious too. A little pat of butter would've made it just right, but it wasn't offered. I'm sure I could've asked for some. I washed it all down with some good ole red Kool-Aid. I haven't had it in years and it just brought me back to my childhood. They got a few other flavors as well. Our plan was to share some dessert, but we were stuffed. I will get some on my next visit. Overall, I'm ashamed at myself for waiting this long to try Mikki's out. I definitely want to make my way through their menu because all of it looks delicious. I will most definitely be back! read more

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It was a new place for us - servings were huge and we had so much to take home ! I had fish and it was delicious

We were in the mood for some comfort food, and Mikki's didn't miss. Conveniently located in Pearland , very beautiful restaurant / bar . Friendly servers , online ordering options as well. Variety of Soul comforting food. Started off ordering the smothered chicken but when I saw her making a meatloaf plate I changed my option. Food was priced good and the plates were plentiful. Food was excellent , highly seasoned , fresh favorable vegetables 9.2 / 10 . My favorites that I definitely will get again collards and yams 10/10 !!! read more

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I knew I eventually needed to try this chain, bc good soul food is simply good for the soul. I went here 3 times recently using drive-thru, bc it was so pleasing. I want to also say that I normally hate most meatloaf, but my gut told me to try it from here when I saw some pics online. It was a mom's style and resembled the ones Black Eyed Pea (mostly gone from here) and Cracker Barrel chains sell, which are the only two places I ever liked meatloaf from. Mikki's here made way for a 3rd place to love a good meatloaf recipe. I ordered a Meatloaf with 2 Sides including collard greens on both and mac cheese on the first visit and mashed potatoes on the second. Every single bite of these two meals was very delicious, moist, seasoned very well, tender and made with proper care. The meatloaf was nicely soft with a very beefy / meaty taste combined with plenty of tomato sauce, onion, bell pepper and balanced salt vibes all in one. You could taste each separately while they paired up well. The outer layer had a nice crust on the edges, while being contrasting in the middle. The mac cheese was certainly rich, creamy, dense and very tasty with a yellow cheddar or Velveeta profile. The mashed potatoes on the other were more neutral in taste, not garlicky or too greasy. They were thick, creamy and potatoey in taste with a mild, but great flavor. Collard greens are one of my 4 favorite veggies ever with mushrooms, celery and brussel sprouts. I had to get these and they were very leafy, very nicely spiced, a pinch sweet, bitter and earthy to a correct level with a refreshing wetness. They were a great compliment to the protein and carbs in both. I also ordered the Turkey Wings with 2 Sides including cornbread stuffing and collard greens. Also, very delicious meal. The turkey wings were very good and tender with a fatty brown gravy sauce to add more excitement. The collard greens I mentioned were obviously great again. The stuffing was a solid A to B+ for me, very good and different. With every meal order, those corn muffins given are so good like a sweet, homemade cake or dessert and completely the opposite of those atrocious ones they have at Kelley's places. Very welcoming, friendly, efficient service on each visit. read more

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First I'm a long time patron of Mikki's 20yrs or more but this time really threw me for a loop. I ordered turkey wings yams and green beans. I also ask for a side of spaghetti easy right NOPE that was too for the staff.a side of chittering no problem. Nobody could figure out how to charge me. YES I WAS GOING TO PAY WHATEVER IT COST. But I was send away empty handed.really Mikki's. Not satisfied with this level of service. Marlen fails @ customer service ​ read more

On my way to the hair salon and look what was in the parking lot. Not hungry right now but you never know. Stopped by to get a cool refreshing drink and what better way to wet my whiskers than a large koolaid. I chose the large tropical and I had to slow myself down because it was so delicious. We also had a chance to do a simple photoshoot look at this butterfly picture need this in my life and living room read more

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I am Very unhappy with last night's delivery. I ordered the oxtail plate that comes with two sides. The sides I selected were red beans w/rice and collard greens. The restaurant sent the plate with the collard greens missing and no rice. If they were out of any of the side items, they made no effort to contact me to see if I wanted something else instead. That is poor service. You expect your patrons to pay in full for our meals right? So we would expect to receive our full meal for what we paid for. Just excluding sides that you don't have is unacceptable. If this didn't happen it would have been a very satisfying meal because I was pleased with the size and portion of the oxtail. But I had to make my own rice at home and didn't have a vegetable. read more

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The food here is always great. We always order the oxtails, fried chicken or the turkey wings with yams, macaroni, greens, or green beans. It's always fresh and there's rarely a long wait time. The one thing we never like is the cornbread. It's always dry and not sweet. I've never had any drinks or desserts. The service and staff are always professional and hospitable. We always say we'll try different proteins, but those are our go to's. The parking lot is pretty big since there are other restaurants in the same area. I never have issues with parking. I've gone through the drive through twice and there was one time the order was not correct. I did take a friend once since they have HH mentioned on their website during the week. However, the HH was $2 more than what was advertised and we had to go to the bar to order drinks. We decided not to order drinks due to the price and having to get up from the table. Overall, good spot if you want some soul food and don't want to cook. read more

So we decided to go by Mickey's soul Sunday forgot it was Sunday and you know how church folks are. They must find food immediately upon exiting church they begin to graze. lol upon first arrival there was plenty of parking due to it being in the shopping center, so no worries about that. The line appeared to be long but once inside we realized it was moving quickly. When I first glanced at the menu. (posted clearly on a lighted sign right in front of the entrance) I was ready to turn around! The prices had increased a lot since my last visit. Fast-forward...DH decided to get the beef tips with two sides (cabbage, and yams) and a soul bowl for me. Yes the prices are high, but the same grace is the food is delicious and they give you plenty of it. One entrée with three sides was more than enough to feed both of us (and we ain't small). Don't forget to take a look at all the celeb pictures they have on their walls... We walk in the shoes of many cool entertainers. I will come again! read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Inside... - Southern Near Me - Pearland, Texas

This review is aimed at their catering department. I should've known better after having issues with placing my catering order in the first place. After submitting an inquiry form online, they emailed me back with an official catering form to fill out & return which I did. I had to call them to follow up and they said they didn't get my order form so I emailed it to them again. Still didn't hear back, so I reached out again and again, they didn't receive my form. They had to take my order manually over the phone at that point. On the day of my event, I had set pick up time for noon. I didn't arrive for pick up until 12:30. My event started at 2pm and was 30 mins away. Upon arrival, they said my order wasn't ready and they were dropping the fried chicken & catfish into the fryer at that moment. How was my order not ready for pick up by noon like the order form had stated??? Mind you- the restaurant was completely empty at the time as well. The food showed up late to the event. Very disappointing in the way they handled that. All they did was apologize and that was it. I do not recommend ordering catering from this establishment. read more

Awesome staff inside, got oxtails, cabbage and mac n cheese super cafeteria style but the got food on a menu also,.

Soul Food lovers in Pearland know about this spot. Food is always consistent, all the proteins are falling off the bone, well seasoned hot and fresh. Yams, cabbage, greens, mac & cheese, Black Eyed Peas taste like my grandmother's. Service comes with a smile and a spirit of excellence. My go-to when I want the best soul food. ~JG3 read more

If you are looking for the Sunday dinner, this is where you should go. There is a lot to choose from and they give you a good portion of food. Now I will say it is not the cheapest. However the food makes up for that. read more

This is my mom favorite soul food restaurant I have been coming to Mikki Soul Food since they had their original location on the Southwest Fwy. The location off the 59 South Fwy have nourished my body since 2011 when I moved back to Houston. The original location had two signature twin brothers who worked there they used to serve up the good ole sweet Kool-Aids. I guess since then they have quit cause I don't see them anymore. This new location in Pearland have fallen & got back up again. They went from messing up on your orders, having terrible customer service to doing the most and serving the public! That's a living testimony! It's been since renovated and still doing what it does best serving that good ole soul food. It's our culture it's what we do! My favorite thing to order is the chicken testi pasta haha.. with cheese and it's so good. My parents love their oxtails. But my go-to restaurant would always be the one off of 59, I miss those two twin men! read more

Went to Pearland location for Sunday dinner drive through And I ordered smothered porkchops and was disappointed because they were not as tender as I expected them to be.and I asked for sides to be separate because they dont drain the juices and I didn't want the different juices to be on my rice, well they weren't separate and the juice was on my rice. My husband had Oxtails and advised they were good but closer to the bone could have been more tender. I have been to both locations several times,and this time I felt it was important Because we do spend alot on our meals and expect perfection I will ask if the offer Sr Discounts because we are Seniors, and if the don't they should consider. read more

I seen the reviews Before I went, I still wanted to get my own version, so me and my family went service came with a smile , the food was good yet you can tell that the same seasoning was used on all the food so the collards greens tasted like the rice which like the oxtail everything tasted the same, they gave just enough food not a lot , the prices were reasonable, I would recommend this place if you don't like your food spicy, otherwise I need more flavor read more

The best home cooked meal out to eat. Very generous portions. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. I had the smothered pork chops, mashed potatoes, black eyed peas, cabbage and cornbread. I highly recommend this restaurant in Pearland. I will definitely be back read more

Anyone rating this less than 5 stars simply doesn't understand real good soul food. This is 5 star all day long. Ignore the low ratings. This place is top notch. Top notch hoes get the most not the lesser. Food: the smothered poke chops were so dam good! Very tender and simply amazing! The white rice with gravy was top notch as welll. The macaroni and cheese was so good too. Also the cornbread was amazing too! The customer service was great!! Everyone was very friendly. New Year's Day was really cool! Live music. They were packed but the line moved fast. Again this is an easy five star spot. Stop in and do yourself a favor. read more

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We stopped in here for lunch on 2/20/24 during some restaurant week (RW) and ordered our food to go. But, whether you eat in or order to go, you go through something similar to a cafeteria line to select the items that you want (pics attached) I selected the tilapia with two sides (cabbage and green beans/ served with corn bread- pictures attached). It was okay. I selected it cuz it was on the RW menu, but I wouldn't order it if I come again. My husband ordered the fried chicken (pic attached). I tasted it and it was pretty good. The inside is more spacious than I expected (pics attached). They also have a small bar behind the main seating and they have daiquiri machines. Could be a cool hang on a Friday evening during happy hour to get a daiquiri and a quick bite. read more

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The food and choices of food was outstanding. It was certainly a treat to see chitlins on the menu, and I purchased chitins to go and I ordered the smothered pork chops, candied yams, cabbage along with sweet ice tea. I had a great time and there was a steady flow of customers coming in, which is a clue that the food was great! read more

The Food?! AMAZING.. the Staff were GREAT! I felt welcomed and at home. They treated my family and I with respect and kindness. It was our first time going there, I'll definitely take my family there again! The environment was chill and the music was on point! Very beautiful establishment. read more

Don't order the oxtails they t will give you mostly bones the cake is dry sweet potato are great the fish is ok iuse to go there when she was off 59 maybe she had better cooks than read more

Food was great in this local Pearland business! I would go back for sure! Go get you some of this southern cooking! read more

I decided to give this place another try after several months, hoping the food had improved -- unfortunately, it hasn't. The flavors are still disappointing. The greens were bland, tasting like they'd just been boiled in water with no seasoning. The black-eyed peas lacked flavor, and the baked chicken was dry with rosemary taste, Mac and Cheese from the box and had a flavor of dry cheese. Even the gravy was greasy and flavorless. There's no love or soul in the food anymore. You can tell the cooking staff has changed since Ms. Jeanette transition -- back then, the food was seasoned with LOVE and heart. The staff cleaning tables looked like they didn't want to be there; they cleared plates but left food scattered on tables and floors. If management truly wants to succeed, they need to focus on the quality, flavor, and cleanliness. Great food starts with the Art of love, and right now, that's what's missing. read more

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I had my mother's 87th birthday party at Mikki's Pearland and it was fantastic. We reserved the private dining room and our servicer, Alexis, did a fantastic job. She was professional, smile on her face for 4 hours and took care of us all (25 people) like we were her family. Everybody loved her. The food was great. To me, when you can eat your food and not ask for salt or pepper, that stuff is seasoned like I cooked it in my kitchen. I have one more thanks to Tasha Johnson the manager. She set the dining room up for me and my mother loved it. I highly recommend having your event or evening just a meal at Mikki's Pearland. Marshell Lee read more

Terrible place to eat at. They do not wear gloves! When I asked the young lady to she said if you're so worried go eat somewhere else.

This place is great! When you walk in you are met with rich ambiance hinting at the black owned roots of this cafe. There is an extensive menu so be sure to tell the food server it's your first time. I opt'd to get the catfish tacos -- flour tortilla base, with greens, mac n cheese, and yams on top. The servings of most, if not all items will be sufficient for just about any customer. Fabulous service. read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Catfish Tacos - Southern Near Me - Pearland, Texas

My first time there was extremely disappointing; but I gave them another chance. CHANCE ONE Oxtails - more seasoning Collards - less competition with fire Cheetos Yams -maybe only a half bag of sugar Fried fish -more seasoning Green beans(with pork)- even less competition with hot Cheetos Personally soul food is hearty and savory,why now everything has to be soaked in peppers is ridiculous. CHANCE TWO AT BELLFORT KIDS MEATLOAF - SO OVERSALTED If I fed it to my dog it would kill him Green beans -asked if the beans were hot,was told no----she lied Mashed potatoes -dry and salty Baked Chicken (with mashed potatoes and gravy and cabbage Chicken --under light too long, too salty Mashed potatoes --dry and salty Cabbage --asked several times if cabbage was hot, was told, the only thing used was salt and pepper and "spices"---SHE LIED OVERALL AFTER spending $100.00 you could never redeem yourself. I feel like I was fair. Soul food is exactly that soul food. Just because everyone else is covering their food with heat and peppers ; doesn't make it good or right Finally,I asked the same question to 4 people When do you have Chitterlings? Answers were Bellfort --Thursday thru Sunday Pearland (call) Sunday Blodgett (call) Saturday and Sunday Bellfort -(in person) Sunday Maybe back in the day Mikkis was good, today I would never recommend never read more

Not my choice to ever go again Only going to the original spot on Belfort The food just doesn't taste the same, the only good thing is having the drive-thru window. Went twice not changing my mind. read more

Mikki's Soul Food Cafe - Drive thru window - Southern Near Me - Pearland, Texas

Food was really delicious and the portions were huge. Service was great..............,..!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best soulfood in Pearland. The oxtails are great the spaghetti is always good on Wednesdays and I also love the meatloaf. I try to go every week. read more

Had the oxtails with rice and cabbage. Tried the peach cobbler for dessert. I was raised with the saying "if you cannot say something nice then don't say anything at all." read more

Sooooooo this was my first time going and I was disappointed... But there's were a few perks. Long line but they had it moving fast Friendly Service Food wasn't that great nor good, except for a few items, but the manager was excellent in making sure all accommodations were met!!! For us to pay that much for food they need to have better eating utensils IJS read more

The serving sizes are always great, and the food has always been fresh when I've gone. The sitting area is limited, I would avoid trying to dine in on Sundays. read more

Great food! also ordered fried chicken with mac & cheese and green beans with bacon. Service is also very good. And drinks are fantastic. Can't wait till to hear they may start having live music. Very cool place read more

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