Mama's Oven
9295 Main St - Houston
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This is a old neighborhood place. Only three people working the joint. It took like 45 minutes to get our food. But, it was worth the wait. I don't mind supporting small business owners.
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If you want good Southern food you can go there and it's very good and delicious. It will take a long time, but it's worth the weight.
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Mama’s Oven: Southern Style Cooking offers a tantalizing array of Southern comfort food. The fried ribs, accompanied by Mac and cheese and yams, were delightful, served in generous portions that were both hot and fresh. However, the wait time proved a challenge, despite the nearly empty restaurant. The ambiance, characterized by worn-out furniture and an unused drink cooler, echoes a "hole-in-the-wall" feel. Despite these drawbacks, the sheer deliciousness of the food makes a return visit a compelling choice.
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This was my first time visiting Mama's Oven. I ordered the oxtails, rice, green beans, and yams. Everything was good, no complaints there. However, the wait time was too long for my liking. Waited about an hour! There was only one person working.
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This food is awesome!! Especially the vegetables and friday fried catfish. Just like memories of home. The service and dining room are comfortable💕👩⚕️
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I've been coming to Mama's Oven for over 20 years now and their soulfood is still delicious!!! This is definitely a must stop restaurant whenever you are in the NRG/Texas Medical Center area.
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Food taste great, I had meat loaf, green beans, Mac & cheese & some yams... Came with corn bread... I don't like that she doesn't have containers for sides I don't want my stuff in a bowl with plastic over it. Everything had a taste but nothing screamed I have to visit this place again... and that's what I'm looking for food with a signature taste... Everything inside looks old... staff greets u but that's it.... & prices cheap... Oh and all black owned restaurants need kool aid or sweet tea...
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From the outside looking in it is definitely an older place. Don't let that scare you away. The lady at the register was so so nice. I ordered the Chicken Fried Steak and I have to say it was on of the best I've had in a long time. I have to say it is some home town cooking right here.
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Good Food great service it’s just when you are on lunch break you wanna be able to walk in order maybe wait no longer than 15 min for your food other than that everything is always fresh and prepared good and everyone is nice and kind
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My husband & I found this place while searching online for a black owned restaurant near our location. I'm so glad Mama's Oven came up because it was just the right kind of soul food that we were in need of. We arrived at 5pm on a Thursday & it wasn't crowded at all. The staff was very patient as we tried to decide what to eat. These ladies were friendly and WONDERFUL! They even shared stories of their 29 year existence in the area. We ordered an oxtail plate & a pork chop plate. Both came with 3-sides and everything was DELICIOUS!! The prices are fabulous & the food portions are great. If you are looking for comfort food with lots of flavor then you owe it to yourself to check out Mama's Oven. We're definitely going back on our next trip to Houston.
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