Hot Stuff

Came on a Sunday afternoon. This is a meat +3 concept. Basically you get one meat and three sides. The portions are generous and things that can be prepared to order like a fried pork chop are done so. The mains and sides change sometimes daily. I had the fried pork chop, green beans with red potatoes, mac & cheese, cornbread, and Black Eyed Peas and rice. My friend had the St. Louis style ribs, smothered okra with tomatoes, macaroni and cheese, cornbread, and collard greens. The fried pork chop is thin and well seasoned. The cornbread was good. The macaroni and cheese was just OK. The Black Eyed Peas and rice were good. Just needed a little bit of hot sauce which they already had on the table. The ribs did not disappoint. They have the South Carolina mustard sauce on them. In addition to barbecue sauce they were smoked perfectly and wonderfully tender. The service was good. The restaurant was clean. There was plenty of seating a perfect place to go on a Sunday afternoon. They have daily specials so I’ll definitely be back to try some. The specials are posted on their Instagram. Some of the specials include a big bowl of pasta on Mondays fried catfish on Fridays and a wing special on Wednesdays. Check them out!

Meat & three joint with a fun environment. Grab a tray, look at the options on the wall or along the line. You cannot go wrong. The wings are delicious... I'd call them smoky, but not didn't seem slow smoked to me. The sauce also delicious. I enjoyed all of my sides. The cucumber salad was a pleasant fun surprise that I wasn't sure what to expect based on the orange color. The green and okra hit the spot and warmed my heart. Staff were friendly and helpful. You should come.

I visit places recommended by food Influencers. Since I'm the primary caretaker for my mom, I'll take her for a weekly ride to one of the recommended eateries. Note, some Influencers miss the mark big time. It seems that they are using their notoriety for monetary gain instead of accurately rating the eatery/restaurant/sandwich shop. Hot Stuff is pretty good. I would go back. As a matter of fact, I'm going back because I want to try their meatloaf. It is served on a certain day of the week. The Influencer really targeted the greens. The greens had a nice flavor to them. I would get them again. Go and experience Hot Stuff. There's an array of delectables to choose from.

Love this place. Super friendly staff, casual and fun atmosphere. We’re here about once a week, and it always hits. The food tastes like your great grandma made it - except grandma is a chef. Thanks for bringing this amazing spot to the Carrollton area!!

Yes yes yes. I finally was able to sit down and eat here while I was in town and it’s 10/10. I came on a Sunday when they had meatloaf and mashed potatoes, but of course I had to get some sides to try. My favorites were the smothered green beans and potatoes and pickle cheese (enough to where I’d get those every time I come in if they’re on the menu). Also, those ✨wings✨ omg. They’re habanero pineapple white BBQ wings, but don’t be scared - they’re not overly spicy. I’d say they’re more smoky than spicy. So good. The smothered okra and pot roast were also flavorful and delicious. The restaurant itself has a very retro/vintage vibe that I think goes really well with the homemade cooking, and the service is very good. I was able to bring my favoritest boy (my dog Cashew) onto the back patio where we enjoyed a late lunch. I’ll be back!

This place was to die for! Went to NOLA for vacation with my family— this is no doubt one of the best places I’ve eaten on this trip. I loved the wings, as well as the okra, mac and cheese, and collard greens. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere felt warm and inviting. Overall, highly recommend this awesome hole in the wall!

Hot Stuff is absolutely amazing! Eating here reminds me of when I would eat at Picadilly’s with my grandma or at the lunch plate section of my local grocery store. The food is amazing- exactly what you’d expect from a meat & 3. Rich, heavy, and delicious. The prices are fair, and the decor is also super cute! I hope this spot stays open for years to come- especially since it’s so close to the campuses!

I’m so glad Hot Stuff has set up shop in our neighborhood. What a great addition! Outstanding fried chicken and sides and $1 wings on Wednesdays are absolutely one of the best deals around and they are delicious too!

Flavorful red beans, rice and sausage!! Also had the smothered cabbage and okra with tomatoes!! Will return to try other menu items.

Good ole southern style food!! Reminded me of going to dinner at church on Wednesday nights with grandmother. Menu changes daily which I like - all the food tasted REALLY good. Green beans just how I like em, and the cheese grits got a little kick to em just like they should. I would imagine if I went earlier than later some of the food would be more fresh (it is kept warm until it runs out). I had the fried catfish, mac n cheese, green beans, cheese grits, hushpuppies, dinner roll, and bananas foster's pudding. I can't wait to come back and try more! Good friendly service as well. (Please know I ate some of the food before taking my pictures lol)

This place really hit the spot in a way I cannot describe. I'm not sure if it was the nostalgia that did it for me or if it was the food. The way it's setup very much so gives that retro restaurant vibe. Every detailed seems to have been very well thought out down to the food trays. The portions are hefty and there are plenty of things to choose from. Service was great and the drinks were strong.

Wow!! It's absolutely all about the food here! This was our second visit to this little "meat and three", and it never disappoints...meat loaf, fried chicken, mashed potatoes, collard greens...a soul food delight! Same chef as "Turkey and Wolf"...another different delight! Bring your appetite!!

This is a cafeteria, a la carte style restaurant. We were very unfortunately there on "Italian" day, which means they were not serving the usual meat plus three sides - which was a huge disappointment. The food lacked flavor and was expensive for what you got. Keep in mind that they charge all orders a 15% service charge and will also ask for additional tip at checkout. There is no service that you're tipping for - you pick up your own food at the counter, get your own drinks, and bus your own table. I found the restaurant by doing a yelp search for banana pudding. The banana pudding they served was a "bananas foster" version and was overly sweet and nothing like traditional banana pudding. The decor is cute but the restaurant is extremely loud and you will have a hard time carrying on a conversation. We won't be back.

I'm not a fan of waiting in a line outside so we made sure to get there when they opened since it was a Saturday. No line and we were greeted when we walked in. I was bummed that they did have fried chicken or wings but perked up when I saw stewed chicken. It was just being pulled off the stove. I ordered the stewed chicken with rice, collard greens, white beans and hush puppies instead of the roll. OMG the flavor!! The stewed chicken was delicious and the meat was soooo tender it fell apart when barely touched. The collard greens, white beans, and hush puppies were super flavorful and tasty. The decor of the restaurant was fun and funky like Turkey and the Wolf and Molly's Rise and Shine. The service was great and they came to bus our table when we were getting up to leave. We will definitely be back and I hope to get a chance to try their fried chicken and their wings!

This place is so good I came back two weeks in a row. The building itself is smallish looks like it used to be a neighborhood convenient store or something. Staff is very nice and helpful letting you know how everything works and makes good recommendations. First time went with hamburger steak gravy and potatoes, green beans, and Mac and cheese. The burger was juicy, the gravy super flavorful, and the mash pillowy. Mac and cheese was super cheesy and creamy. You pretty much can't go wrong. Today I went with fried catfish, cheese grits, hearts of palm salad. The catfish was super crispy, but still soft inside. Cheese grits were great. Salad was very refreshing. I might even go back next week and see what else I can try.

Omgggg it was delish. I have no pics bc I devoured it! I got the smothered chicken, rice and gravy, mashed potatoes and mushroom gravy. Smoked wings were delish. Green beans are great, collard greens are AMAZING. Can't wait to go again

I haven't been, although I love meatloaf and other home cooking type foods. But I understand that they add something like 18% gratuity for cafeteria-style serving. I only leave tips for table service and will leave my standard 10%-15% for half service (order at a counter and they bring it to your table) and 20%-25% for full table service. I don't care if the tips are split among the kitchen - to me that's a bad business paradigm as kitchen staff need to be paid a living wage and tips split among the servers and bussers. Don't try to rewrite restaurant business models to suit personal economics. When I hear that no tips are added to the bill, then I'll give it a try. Nonetheless, I'll give it three stars because the food *looks* good.

Tried this place for the first time today!!! Oh man was this great! Has all the good feels and taste of home cooking from your grandma! The fried chicken was just what the doctor ordered. The collards were amazing and the cucumber salad was excellent. But the Bananas foster pudding was insanely good. Will definitely come back.

This place is amazing . Great southern food! We ordered the smoked chicken wings with green beans and potatoes, corn bread and the red beans and rice. But the Rum Cake will bring you coming back. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The dining room is very chill vibe. I completely forgot to take pictures ones we sat down.

I'm a huge fan of Molly's rise and shine for breakfast (been going there awhile). Then month ago I checked out their other restaurant turkey and the wolf before a game- UNBELIEVABLE. Both those places are my fav in the city. Then, unknowingly stumbled upon hot stuff- read the reviews and gave it a try. As soon as I walked in I knew this was another one of their places... it was SO GOOD!! Everyone is so nice at all these spots. And the food is SPOT ON delicious!!! Also, love the decor.

Another banger from Mister Mason. Old school classics like pot roast, fried chicken, meatloaf, and alllll the fixins (greens, green beans, mashed potets, mac-n-cheese, etc.) served cafeteria style. Sure to tickle your nostalgia bone for meals you grew up eating or home style diners that gramps and grams used to take you to on Sundays. 10/10 for friendly service, fun decor (I am overjoyed by all the Spuds MacKenzie ephemera), and the fooooooood. And the $6 PBR in a big ass frozen mug! Can't forget that. Edit: ALSO, all of the Mason Hereford joints have really fun merch. I got a Mayo Queen Turkey and the Wolf shirt earlier this year and picked up a not-Hot-Wheels hat at Hot Stuff this trip. It's my new favorite hat and I even wear it to sleep and in the shower.

My friend and I loved our lunch here! We ended up buying three plates to bring home. Everything we tried was delicious! My personal favorites were the fried pork chops, catfish, and Mac and cheese (ask for it topped with stewed chicken, it's even better!). The menu changes daily. There are a good amount of seats/tables inside but they were all full when we were there. I would like to come back and try more food.

This is kind of like a Piccadilly Cafeteria on crack. And I mean that in the best way because I love Piccadilly! If you've never eaten cafeteria style before, when you get there you grab a tray and silverware and go down the line and order your main dish first. I got there a little late in the day, around 2:30, and the only entrees that were left were meatloaf, fried chicken, and smoked wings. I chose the meatloaf. From there you choose your sides of which there are many. I chose the mashed potatoes. Black eyed peas, and macaroni and cheese. Your meal also comes with a roll. You could easily tell that everything was homemade (unlike Piccadilly) and delicious! Highly recommended if you like down home southern cooking! My only concerns were that it was pretty pricey. The meal was $28 including iced tea, tip, and tax. I get that inflation has everyone on the ropes but unfortunately at this price the restaurant is much more of a treat than a regular go-to for lunch. It was also very hot inside. I looked at the thermostat and it read 84 degrees. Not very pleasant in the middle of a brutal New Orleans summer. All that having been said, I look forward to trying more of their food, I just unfortunately can't go as often as I'd like.

Wow, what a cool little restaurant in a nice neighborhood. Service was cafeteria style. You pick up a tray silverware first, then an entrée sides, and lastly dessert. Everything was well seasoned and nice selection. If you're in the mood for some good southern food this is definitely the place to go. Happy eats

I give it a 10 out of 5. Just moved down the street & having this comfort food so close has a done a number on my soul. Obsessed with the Mac & cheese & black eyed peas. & the collard greens & the fried chicken & the smothered pork chops. & the smiling faces & service the moment you walk through the door. My kids are obsessed with dance party in the bathroom.

I'm a big fan of this style of eatery. It's nice to have another lunch counter in the city. The selection here is good, the service is really great. Quick friendly greetings and well displayed options to fill your plate. I chose fried chicken with greens and white beans. Unfortunately, it wasn't great, I'm not a fan of greens with sugar so that was a little disappointing. The white beans were okay but lacked flavor and were a bit mushy. I think they use a hot sauce batter and cornmeal for the chicken, so it has a vinegar flavor and the grit from the corn. Love the idea and would try something else. The sweet potato's and smothered chicken both looked good. Nice addition for quick lunch in the area though!!

New restaurant We definitely enjoyed our dinner here! Here's what we ordered: fried porkchop Fried chicken Grilled Mango habanero wings -definitely get a side of the sauce to dip it with other things lol Collard greens Mac and cheese were cheesy Bread roll was warm and fluffy ‍ Banana pudding- I literally ate 2 bowls. Service was fast and nice with a spacious back patio to enjoy! I would definitely come back!

amazing rum cake omg!!!! and the collards were dont sleep on pork chops. one of my fav places in the city

Exactly what I hoped for. A Monday special of red beans and rice with sausage, perfectly done. Tasty cornbread and the best Mac and cheese I've had in years. My dining partner said the fried chicken was outstanding. Get your own fountain drink, bus your own table. Everyone relaxed and friendly. Great value, lunch under $15.

the food was amazing! and the staff was extremely friendly and the restaurant was very clean my husband had fried chicken mashed potatoes/gravy and black eyed peas i had hamburger steak/gravy mashed potatoes/gravy black eyed peas and rum cake yum we will definitely be back ! and they have a late night menu !

Don't ask, just go. Best fried chicken I've had in a really long time, crispy and flavorful. Mashed potatoes were delish, get the house roll. Wish I had 10 stomachs so I could try everything. Housemade hot sauce is also a must!

If you come here and don't find something you like, you need to get out of New Orleans. Every bite I had was some of the best food I've had.

What a disappointment! Born and raised in New Orleans, this was my first time trying it - I won't be back. Small portions of overpriced mediocre food. And let's be clear, it's not a meat and three! That is where you get a meat and three sides for a set price. This, is à la carte! And that is why it came to $30 for one person to have lunch! I give it a 1.5 maybe 2 out of 10. There are too many other really good restaurants to spend your money there.

Drove in from MS to try one of Mason Hereford's places as he is highly lauded. Found nothing remarkable about it. Had fried chicken, greens and mac' s n cheese. I ate it except for the roll which wasn't good, but much better places for that sort of meal.

10/10 Shout out to Gus for always being a homie. Also, those collard greens are wild. Mad good.

I was recommended to this restaurant while on a business trip to New Orleans. What I was told was that the food was good and my goodness was that an understatement! The food, service, staff and even home made hot sauce were phenomenal! Do yourself a favor and add Hot Stuff to your must try list while in New Orleans.

Super sweet staff. Came here after touring Tulane, good food and chill vibe. Old school Southern food.

This is great meat and three! Seriously, the pot liquor in the collard beans alone would be reason enough the eat here. The fried chicken is lightly battered with just a hint of heat. Sides are all cooked with love and just a little mischief (green beans are not your me-maw's but miso flavored). Serve and seat and bus yourself. They have some booze but it's very rudimentary. Mountain Dew cake excellent ending...you will not leave hungry. The decor is funky roadhouse Cracker Barrel but you won't notice because the food is the focus.

Best staff, best food. Man I can't say enough good things. Props to the chef Nate for running such a well oiled machine that is so consistent and enjoyable every time I go.

My favorite new restaurant in New Orleans. Authentic and absolutely delicious. I would eat there every day if I had no shame.

overpriced, mid-ass, cold food. i was the first customer ever and my photo isn't even on the wall. no need to wash up before entering. will be back soon.

I stopped in and got the fried pork chops with sides of mashed potatoes, rice and gravy, green beans, and corn bread. Very good food and the folks working there were very attentive and proud of their product. Love this place. I saw on Mondays they have a red beans and rice plate for 8 bucks or so. I'll be back to try that.

Food was very good and you get a generous amount. The staff was very friendly. The eating area is very clean.

Dare I say best fried chicken in New Orleans!!!! Also all the sides run don't walk!!!!! Mashed potatoes with the chicken stew gravy is a must!

Incredible food! Mason from Turkey and the Wolf does it again!! Definitely worth stopping by, you cant go weong.

Amazing food amazing service!! Love the smoked chicken wings!!!! Can't wait to try more food

They opened 13 minutes late. People lined up waiting outside in the hot sun for it to open. Some waiting were were workers who only had half an hour for lunch. There were no prices. The price list that was up they said did not apply today as they did not have their usual meat & 3 sides menu. Meat & 3 sides is their secondary name on their sign out front. Food is served cafeteria style. Today it was à la carte. They added a 15% service charge to the meal, not known about until getting home. Unknown what that is for. If it is a tip, this was stand up the counter service, not waiter service. The pasta was cold and dry, tossed in minimal red sauce. The luke warm Chicken Parmesan was a bit dry. It needed gravy. $20 for a piece of chicken, with cold dry pasta and garlic bread was a bit much.

the food is great; classic and old school with interesting twists. the fried chicken is great. no wait for lunch on a weekday, and all the servers were lovely. it was pretty warm and loud inside, but it wasn't a problem. cute decor and atmosphere.