Soul Food Restaurants near Hawthorne, CA

“Gumbo was SO good. My Gumbo search has been brutal. This place has come closest to my grandmother's recipe. I kicked my feet in delight. Whew! A generous amount of crab too. The sausage was good. Nice chunks of chicken and the rice came on the side with no extra charge. Win win!I also got the sunset punch. It was delicious. I would go back.“

“Two Hommés is a culinary gem tuck away in Inglewood right next to the Ralphs on LaBrea and Centinela. I walked in during Sunday Brunch and I was welcomed by bigs smiles by the host. I learned that Two Hommés serves west African fusion and high quality food.I supported this Black-Owned business and ordered their house made crab cakes. They so fresh, delicious, and tasty. The owner Chef AB was so kind and lovely. He added grits, a biscuit, and a lemonade. 10/10 I recommend.“

“Fixins is such a great family experience in the heart of DTLA. I love the ambience and environment, and the servers are very attentive. Having a soul food restaurant that is black owned in such a centrally diverse area is very impressive and speaks to how DTLA is continuing to grow. The food is good, the music is amazing, the service is fast, and it's just the perfect spot for a family filled evening. I would definitely recommend anyone to try it out.“

“We had four or five different plates, and everyone was excellent. The service was great and we talked to the owner several times who made sure we were well taken care of. She is the one that makes this place happen. She even gave us a complementary piece of Excellent strawberry cake. Can’t wait to go back there again when we can.“

“Simply Wholesome is the absolute best. Healthy food. Healthy drinks. Healthy products. AND they are black owned. I love love love love this place. I have absolutely no complaints. On a scale of 1-10. Definitely 100. Yes one hundred. I visit everytime I'm in LA.“

“Clean, cute, good service, yummy. I got the Bachos which like a Jamaican nachos. I never had Jamaican food to know but I liked it. Salty for me but I don't add salt to anything and the Frito type chips already come that way I think. I got the lentil as my protein, which was like crumbled falafel. The cheese sauce was like a salad dressing texture and flavor. Reminded me of Cesar salad dressing. I think I found a raisin in there and I didn't mind. Would definitely come back. Thanks for feeding this vegan passing by the area.“

“The purple sweet potato soup was one of the best soups I ever had outside my own kitchen. The table water is fresh and filtered to refreshing taste. My fish sandwich had great coke slaw and special sauce with pickles and jalapeños however the fish had been fried twice to warm it up. It was crusty near burnt. Please do not use an old restraint hack to repurpose entrees.“

“First sit in restaurant we had while on vacation… the vibe is a VIBE! The music playing, the customer service.. the love you feel when you walk in the door is everything. The service was amazing! Then the food…. I already started eating before thinking about a picture. Every food we got (and we had all different types of breakfast) was made well! Definitely enjoyed this.. experience.“

“The food is great, a vegan take on soul food, but the wait is ridiculous. I've ordered many times hoping the wait improves, and as of current it hasn't. They open at 6pm and for me that is already late to have a meal, but worse I end up getting my order at least 1 1/2 to 2 hrs. after the designated pickup time. I truly hope the best, but I just can't roll with this.“

“This place delivered as advertised! Super moist chicken. The atmosphere was ok but lots of dirty tables and when I asked about it the staff member gave me her towels to clean it myself. Overall, it was a manageable experience and this was my second trip the first was fantastic!“

“This place has some very delicious ? and ?. Their customer service is great!!! You don't even have to wait that long for your order. The only thing about going here in this area?? is when you pull up in the parking lot there is always about 2-3 young men that are standing out in the parking lot. Which make it alittle uncomfortable to go there.Parking: Their is always like 2-3 young.men just standing around in the parking area. Which is very uncomfortable.“

“This is the perfect spot for some delicious comfort food. Everything tastes homemade and ingredients are always fresh. The staff is always super friendly and the regulars are like family here. I have brought friends and family here and they all love this spot.“

“This place is perfect. Friendly service, absolutely delicious everything. Machaca and beef was so good, plantains were PERFECTION, juice was fresh and the coffee is such a good classic strong flavorful cup it's like... bewildering. So happy this place is a staple of my neighborhood and so close by. Always an eclectic group of diners present and now I get why!“

“I went for lunch with a friend during the week. It was near the holidays, so pretty empty. There was one guy working the tables and the service was fine (he was friendly but took his time to come over).They definitely give you large portions, which I was happy about. I had the jambalaya and my friend ordered the salmon croquettes. Both were seasoned well and the accompanying corn bread was delicious. The only reason I'm giving four stars instead of five is because the chicken in my jambalaya had a slightly rubbery, processed taste/texture. Maybe I had a bad batch but to have such an important ingredient not work left me slightly disappointed.But I still enjoyed myself enough that I would go back again. I'd just have a different dish.“

“So freaking good! I wanted to support a small business after hitting the dispensary and Beulah's blew me out of the water delicious! They even carry Kelis's brand bounty and full lovely vibes on the inside go don't think just go delish“

“I work nearby and I’ve been craving something sweet so I picked up some banana pudding from here and it was SO GOOD! It was the perfect amount of sweetness, bananas were good and the wafers still had texture to them. If that was just the dessert, I can’t wait to come back for the food!“

“Went there today just before closing. Purchased oxtails with candied yams & rice and gravy. Excellent tasting, the gravy was delicious oxtails were falling off the bones and the candied yams were very good also. Did not really like the corn bread dressing. The hostess, Star was very friendly and welcoming. I'm from the Chi and recommend it highly. Price was right also.Looking for good food check Matthews at 2222 W. Rosecran out. They also have delivery. Thanks Star, MickeyParking: Many“

“Services is remarkable nit waiting a long time to get your food. I order catfish yams red beans rice omg delicious. The atmosphere is so relaxing and also can be romantic for you and your boo. Staff very professional and kind will be back with my boo.“

“Her food is really good I enjoy her cooking.Her establishments is very put together thoughtful of how she wants it to look, very home style warm friendly, her assistants are very professional like and courteous, you can order and wait a little because she has a whole lot goings on but you will be satisfied on your dollar and you will be coming back Okay I said it home from home really good cook.“

“Rinky dink place, but the food and atmosphere make up for it. The customers were friendly. The service was extraordinary. The owner cane out, the cook and the waitress all checked repeatedly. Great service. Because we represented a sorority, Many people spoke to us. One person actually paid for our meals! When we found out, we all cried. It was a wonderful spirit at Dulans, and we were thankful for everything that occurred. We'll be back the next time we go to L.A.“

“I haven't had food this good in a long time. It's a bit pricey, but the quality and flavor are worth the cost. The food is delicious, especially the waffles. The greens are delicious and not canned, candied yams were fresh and the mac n cheese was full of flavor. The chicken was full of flavor and crispy. Delicious food with great customer service.“

“After ordering I came to check on the reviews and I must say that some people are very bored in life because all of the negative reviews didn’t match their character! Such a friendly young duo with the gift for amazing food, because this was the best soul food I’ve had ever since visiting LA. Just fire food and for those complaining about their attitude lol it’s very obviously stated how to order food and before walking in, maybe call and check if reading is to hard. Sincerely no disappointment over here!! Know you have yourselves and overseas customer and whenever I am in town my money surely goes to you !!!!“

“The food is excellent and seasoned to perfection. But I'm writing this review about the outstanding customer service. After ordering online, I picked up my order and upon getting home I realized the order was incorrect. I called and talked to the lovely Tosha who admitted the restaurant's mistake (wrote down the order wrong), apologized, and offered me a free meal to make up for the mistake. Genuinely some of the best customer service in Los Angeles - I am so impressed. I can't thank you all enough. I was already a fan and loyal patron but this sealed the deal. Please support this business!“

“A great, classic style Jewish deli with easy parking in a convenient location. Everything is fresh and delicious. But what I love is how unlike a lot of similar places, the sandwiches aren't enormous. You can easily finish one of these sandwiches for lunch without feeling like you are going to explode.“

“We found this gem when we were in DTLA to see the afternoon showing of Alvin Ailey. It was raining and windy so our options for walking around to look for a place were thwarted. We passed the tent for this place and decided to give it a try. Initially it was more out of convenience as it had great warm heaters and was within steps of the place where the show was. To our pleasant surprise the food and service were incredible. They apparently change chefs every so often and we were lucky enough to enjoy Chef John Cleveland's dishes all which were excellent.The menu is small but perfect. Our waiter AKIL was fabulous! Super knowledgeable about food allergies (I am allergic to dairy and wheat) and so gracious. When we arrive he asked us: 1- if we were going to see a show so he could ensure we were out in time, and 2- if anyone had allergies. I told him about mine and he went to the kitchen and came back with a list of all of the dishes that I would be able to eat. How fabulous is that?I ordered the Crab and Asparagus, my husband had the Angus beef short ribs and our son had Mary's chicken. Everything was presented beautifully and delicious. I drink RYZE coffee and brought it with me, and Akil was kind enough to bring hot water and oat milk for us. If you are going to see a show, or in the area, this is definitely worth visiting.Dietary restrictions: I am allergic to dairy and wheat and our waiter AKIL went to the kitchen and came back with a list of all of the dishes that I could order! They can definitely accommodate! They also gave me oat milk for my coffee.“

“Lee's Market in Watts, California, serves up an unforgettable fried chicken experience. The use of fresh grease gives the chicken a crispy exterior and tender interior. Expertly seasoned, the flavors are well-balanced, catering to various preferences. The local charm adds to the overall dining ambiance. In short, Lee's Market is a must-visit for those craving delicious, perfectly fried chicken. Highly recommended! 01/22/22“

“So, I decided to give this spot another try since the food was good first time. This time I opted to call at 530pm.... Google says open until 9pm. She said "We are closed! "Wtf it's 530! She said ok, I will take your order ...I said well I am driving 40 min away...she said okay! How sweet.., I asked for 1 oxtail dinner and 1smothered steak. Asked for yams and greens and mac and cheese. I got 3 sides Mac and greens only. Still grateful to, because I told her I only had some of the cash and she said it's ok and kindly sent me home! Main issue I have is ....I didn't get ANY gravy at all I had a comfort food craving and that entails lots of smothered gravy. I had to come home and make some gravy. I believe they have new owners because the name changed to Sol of Los Angeles. There is a buffet in Gardena...it's written on the wall!****Owners ****please update the hours on line ,I drove really far and they were closing hours earlier. I included a screenshot of the information given. I just tried the smothered steak I used to love and this one today is dry, unflavored and hard with no gravy. Oxtails we're very small and minimal, no gravy and overpriced for the value. Both these items total close to $40....“

“Was my first time I have been hearing it on the radio KJLH I passed by it . It was really good because I usually go to LA to get my barbecue all I got was delicious ? rib tips, greens, barbecue baked beans, bread ? off the hook. I have too go back too try the Rest.“

“Best BBQ hands down! I have been getting my Que for over 3 years now. So much they know me by name and my order. I'm a no sauce person and a lot of places can't deliver that "wow" effect when it comes to seasoning. But Rowes seasonings is to perfection. All the sides are fire, my favorite is the potato salad. Plates are well portioned, for a great price. And we ain't gonna talk about the Peach Cobbler??. Gotta get there early tho, because by 3 or 4 some food can be sold, that's just how good it is. No cap, I have business I do bi weekly in the area and I never leave without going thru and grabbing a plate. Keep bringing that ? Que Rowe I'm a customer for life!!!“

“I gave it a 4 star only because I miss the SLUSHES!!!! ??PLEASE bring them back. Other than that I LOVE ❤️ the food. Customer service is Awesome and the wait time is never long. Continue to keep preparing great food ? PLEASE BRING THE SLUSHES BACK ?“

“I finally got a chance to try this taco truck out. I have been seeing it all on instagram so I wanted to support this black owned business and also know if it lived up to the hype? Yes! First the service is great everyone was friendly and helpful. Also I didn't wait long. I want to say at the max I waited 6 or 7 minutes for my order to be ready. I ordered the LAtryguy special $27 + $1 for card. Which comes with 2 enchilada parm tacos (I got 1 steak and 1 chicken no olives or cilantro) and parm Doritos tacos (1 ground turkey and 1 chicken no onions or tomatoes) and a large kool-Aid fruit punch All of them were good but my favorite is the chicken and I did like the enchilada tacos the best. Very flavorful. My only con was the price. I felt like damn near $30 for 4 tacos is a bit much. To where I couldn't see my self coming here often to spend that on a regular. The food and service was really good and the kool-aid was the best I've ever had. But the prices will make me pause in returning.“