This Legendary Texas Soul Food Café Serves Comfort Dishes Locals Swear They Can’t Live Without

There’s a place in Houston where the aroma of fried chicken and collard greens hits you before you even open the door.

Mikki’s Soul Food Café isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a Houston institution where locals have been lining up for over 20 years.

The tiny, unassuming spot tucked away on West Bellfort Avenue serves up plates so good they’ve turned first-time visitors into lifetime regulars.

Oxtails That’ll Make You Weep

Last Tuesday, I watched a grown man nearly cry after taking his first bite of Mikki’s famous oxtails. No exaggeration! These aren’t your average oxtails—they’re fall-off-the-bone tender with a rich gravy that somehow tastes like it’s been simmering since Sunday morning church service started…

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