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Alfreda's Cafeteria

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5101 Almeda Houston, TX 77004

713-523-6462 

 

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  • Soul Food, Southern
    Daily 7am-6pm
    $
    All Major Credit Cards, cash
  • Casual
    Smoking, Takeout, Private Party, Order Online, Wheelchair Accessible
    Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch
    None
  • Not Accepted
    Lot Available
Description

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.







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  • Alfreda's Cafeteria

    Alfreda's Cafeteria

    | 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

    Getting to the Soul of Houston

    | 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

    Smothered with Affection

    | 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 »

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