The 14 Best Black-Owned Restaurants In Houston

"Alfreda’s Soul Food has been serving hearty Southern classics in the Third Ward since 1965. The quiet, counter-service joint is usually filled with folks making to-go orders (and sneaking a few bites of their food before heading out the door), so there’s plenty of room for having your meal in the dining room. A tray at Alfreda’s consists of one entree, three sides, and a slab of cornbread, and our ultimate plate consists of smothered turkey wings, syrupy-sweet candied yams, and mashed potatoes covered in gravy. If you’re feeling extra hungry—or want to add some padding to your inevitable leftovers— get a side of smoky black-eyed peas, too." - gianni greene, chelsea thomas