As people from the islands the fish and fries were great: the taste was fresh and well seasoned…read more The service was even better. Our hostess was attentive, patient and kind. a must go to .

I LOVE this place. It is a hidden gem. The food is wonderful and the service is amazing. I am just…read moresad we are moving so I can't go back weekly.

I wanted a soul food lunch and came here. I was not disappointed. The dining room is spacious so…read moregreat for large groups and work lunches. I got the special of the day which was baked chicken with rice and gravy and two sides. They guy serving was super sweet to explain to me the ordering process and I had a great conversation with the woman in line before me who comes every week for the Wednesday special. For my sides, I chose the greens and mashed potatoes. Even though I got two starches, it was worth it because the mashed potatoes and gravy were worth having as a main dish! I loved the greens, too, especially since they had all the hot sauce and peppers and vinegar choices you could want. The chicken was fork tender and I left nothing on the plate. I love that they provide each guest a little wrapped package of cornbread and iced cake of the day, too. I will definitely be stopping at Pamela's any time I'm in town.

FOOD: There was very little selection to choose from. Based on our experience, we could tell the…read morefood didn't seem very fresh and may have been sitting out all day. We both felt really heavy afterward, and my mom even felt sick after eating there. It was just basic diner food and a bit overpriced for something you can get almost anywhere else. However, the cake that comes with the cornbread was my favorite part. SERVICE: The service was fine. It had more of a cafeteria-style vibe, so there isn't much to say about it. AMBIANCE: The inside felt very run down. The bar wasn't even finished and didn't look like it was ever used. Overall, it had a very hole-in-the-wall feel.

On my way back from a neighboring city outside to stop in and grab something to eat. Ended up…read moregetting the red beans and rice with the fried chicken wings for a little over $12. The red beans and rice was delicious. The wings were in my opinion on the small side but they were delicious.

Solid home cooking that taste like something I'd do at home. The cornbread was dry but still good…read more Had the pork rice and gravy. Very good and well flavored. The banana pudding was classic child style. Would try other things here. Would like to see some fresh homemade drinks.

When I walked in the aroma of home cooking got my attention in a good way. Friendly service and…read moregreat food. Everything was seasoned perfectly. The restaurant was clean and the atmosphere gave me the feeling that locals came here often. The owner even came and introduced himself and was very kind and friendly. So if you want that great lunch plate special and home cooking, this place is a must go to. It was our first time in Natchitoches for the Christmas lights and it was a great introduction with good ole home cooking.

Great Food!…read more Wonderful customer service. I would recommend you try their fried fish & crawfish e'touffee over rice. The gumbo is delicious!

Now, if your not from the south then you need to stop here and learn what real southern cook'n be…read morelike... Hell even if your from the south stop and learn what good food tastes like... Everything was A-MAZ-ING... I had the shrimp poboy and fried chicken... My wife had the smothered chicken and rice.. Hope they can get back to getting their dining room back up since the storm...

I'd recommend mama Reta's for their fried chicken for sure!! Very flavorful and the crunch was…read moreexceptional.... Best fried chicken I've had out!! The sides were a little less flavorful and I was disappointed. I ordered green beans, cabbage, red beans and yams. Yams were good. I'd order chicken and Mae my own sides. It's a drive through so I can't speak to the ambiance. The service and staff were awesome and felt very much like family!! I love that! Will be back for the fried chicken for sure!

The wings were awesome, coming from Houston thought I've had the best wings ever, but the wings…read morewere simply amazing

This is the real deal soul food. Everything I've had has been superb. The only complaint is the…read morelack of silverware and plates for a sit down restaurant. Everything is served in to go plates.

I have eaten here several times. Food is always good. It's…read morea Buffett style with a couple of choices of main meats and different sides. Salad full bar. Different pies for dessert, all are delicious. Service is good and quick. On special holidays they have steak and other special deals. Great food for the price. Rustic atmosphere makes for a down home cozy meal experience. Only place I will eat at in Jasper.

The food is excellent, the service is excellent, the ambience is great for a southern style…read morerestaurant. The bar is easy to get to and always full of hot fresh food. The staff is always friendly attentive and keeps your glass full. For the value of what you pay for it should get a 8 star. When I go home, although it is a drive it is absolutely a great place to have a good southern meal.

We make it a point to go to Richard's Cafe on our way back from cruising in Galveston Tx. They…read moreNEVER disappoint!! The point is plentiful, delicious, so much to choose from and the customer service is next to none! The restaurant was filled with diverse patrons, the mood was set to great old school music. The only draw back is that they are not closer to my home town. I would be there daily! The price was $25/plate and worth every penny. We had enough to eat a full plate that night at home.

Unbelievable, phenomenal, number one! I don't go out to Beaumont much, but how have I've never…read moreheard of this place!!?!!!!??? the food is simply amazing! Everything is top-notch. Also, the customer service is phenomenal.! everyone that works here treat you like family and super nice to you. I am so glad I stopped in today. I love how they keep the place super cold in the summer because it gets real hot in Texas. Food: this is some of the best food I've had in a long time. The beef tips remind me of a lot of Burt's , meat bar in Houston, Texas, who shut down right after Covid. The beef tips over white rice is amazing. So tender and so good my God how can you make food this amazing? The macaroni and cheese is phenomenal as well. So were the candy yams. The cornbread is great. The gravy that goes over the beef tips is simply the best. The hamburger steak is full of flavor as well. Once again, this is some of the best soul Food I've had in a long time. Top-notch customer service. Real nice people working here. I will definitely come back here anytime. Easiest five star review of written in a while. We need someone to come do a YouTube video on this place because this is what you call a hidden gem.

They serve up the stuff that reminds me of my Maw maw's kitchen on a Sunday afternoon! Yall know…read morewhat I'm talking about!

Loved the bread pudding and rum sauce. Chef Abair was also very nice and had a passion for his…read moreservice.

Unorganized and unprofessional! So I decided to check out this new place after seeing it a few…read moretimes. The first mistake, their hours online says they open at 8, after arriving after 8, no one was there. So I called the number and a nice woman told me they open at 9. So I waited to go back up there after 9. So when I went back up there after 9, I saw that they were open and people were in there working. I went to the drive through. Sat at the drive through literally 10 mins. Nobody acknowledged me, ever came to the drive through or nothing. I know that they saw the car as one of the workers kept coming back and forth to the front placing food in a tray. They saw the car through the window. It amazes me as this place had a huge grand opening sign and this is how they are doing business already. Incorrect starting times, lack luster professionalism. I didn't get to try the food as I was never acknowledged or serviced. This place is already starting on the wrong foot. They should really tighten up or they won't be here long.

I really make a point to try and stop at Big Momma's when I drive through Alexandria, their food is…read moreAMAZING portion sizes, wonderful flavor, and they are always so sweet to me! I was having issues with the card reader, and the lady working the counter allowed me to sort it out with my bank while she got the food ready. Catfish is always flaky and soft, chicken is flavorful, and the potato salad? The gumbo? She put some SOUL in that! Restaurant was clean and well lit, could feel the vibe from up the block. If you're in Alexandria, STOP AND SEE BIG MOMMA!