I've lived in Houston all my life(30 years). I grew up in Acres Homes(one of the poorer black neighborhoods for you tourists). I grew up on "Soul Food" ( mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, 2 aunts) and I am an award winning chef on the amateaur level. I know what good food tastes like....And I know what good soul food tastes like. I hear my friends and co-workers RAVE about this place, but I also tasted the food my freinds bring from home, its usually not very good. Now saying that, and after eating at This is It I can say this: If you NEVER had "Soul Food" before, or your family members were'nt very good at making it, then this place is a GREAT example of Soul Food cuisine. The sloppy service and crappy building is just part of the aptmosphere...Ghetto...so enjoy!!!
Now If your Grandmother can put her foot in some black-eyed peas, if her Ox Tails make you want to shoot somebody, if her Bannana pudding will make you sell your sister, then This IS It will dissapoint you IN A MAJOR WAY. Its HIGHLY overrated to someone who knows what good soul food is. So just Go to Big Mamma's house if your in the mood for the good stuff.
Pros: Might catch a local celebrity eating here
Cons: Small Parking
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