Alfreda's Cafeteria

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This cafeteria-style restaurant on Almeda is like a smaller version of This Is It, with all of the heart and soul intact in a comfortable, homey setting. Standouts on the steam table here are the oxtails, chicken and catfish, as well as the bacon fat-laden green beans and cabbage, all of which are served with a genuine smile. Portions are immense, so beware: You won?t be walking out of here hungry, or with room for dessert. Luckily, Alfreda?s packages its desserts (try the banana pudding) to go, so you can enjoy them later.

Cuisine(s): Soul Food, Southern

Hours: Daily 7am-6pm

Price: $

Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards, cash
Attire: Casual

Features: Smoking, Takeout, Private Party, Order Online, Wheelchair Accessible

Serving: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Alcohol: None
Reservations: Not Accepted

Parking: Lot Available

Houston Press Reviews and News

Alfreda's Cafeteria

By Paul Galvani | Thu, July 05, 2007

The oxtails at Alfreda's Cafeteria (5101 Almeda, 713-523-6462) are served as a "meat and three" — protein with three sides, plus old-fashioned corn bread. There's a special technique to removing all of the meat from the well-cooked oxtails at Alfr... More >
Getting to the Soul of Houston

By Robb Walsh | Thu, November 09, 2000

Two ham hocks are commingling their steamy juices with the soupy boiled cabbage on my plate. The lady behind the serving line at Alfreda's Cafeteria on Almeda asked me if I wanted the cabbage in a separate bowl. I assured her I did not. The sweet ... More >
Smothered with Affection

By Melanie Knight | Thu, September 07, 2000

Texans have had such a long love affair with chicken-fried steak that it's practically our official state meat. Just one bite of the smothered steak at Alfreda's Cafeteria [5101 Almeda, (713)523-6462], though, would convince any right-minded Texan... More >