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Best Soul Food in Los Angeles: 10 Black-Owned Restaurants (2026)
By Online African Shop Team · Updated September 2026
Looking for the best soul food in Los Angeles? These 10 Black-owned restaurants cover everything from fried chicken, catfish and smothered chops to brunch spots and modern Southern kitchens. You'll find them in View Park-Windsor Hills, Hollywood, Jefferson Park and West Adams. Our top picks are Dulan's on Crenshaw, Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles and Harold & Belle's.
Every business here was named as Black-owned by a trusted local source (listed at the bottom). Hours and locations change, so call or check the website before you go.
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Black-owned soul food restaurants in Los Angeles
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View Park-Windsor Hills
1.Dulan's on Crenshaw
Must tryFried chicken with candied yams; oxtails on weekendsA cafeteria-style soul food institution run by the Dulan family. There's a sunny sidewalk patio, and oxtails are a weekend special.
4859 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
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Hollywood
2.Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles
Must tryThe "Obama's Special"Opened by Herb Hudson in the 1970s, this LA chicken-and-waffles icon has several Southern California locations. The Hollywood location stays open late.
1514 N. Gower St, Los Angeles, CA
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Jefferson Park
3.Harold & Belle's
Must tryFile gumbo or shrimp etouffeeThe Legaux family has served New Orleans Creole cooking here since 1969, and Ryan Legaux is the third generation to run it. It's a white-tablecloth dinner...
2920 W. Jefferson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
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West Adams
4.Alta Adams
Must tryBlack-eyed pea fritters and the fried chickenCalifornia soul food in a Spanish Revival building with a string-lit back patio, co-owned by chef Keith Corbin. It's open Tuesday through Sunday for dinner, and...
5359 W. Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
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Inglewood
5.The Serving Spoon
Must tryFried catfish with grits and eggsA family-run breakfast soul food diner, open since 1983 and now run by siblings Justin Johnson and Jessica Bane. It's open from 8 a.m. to 2...
1403 Centinela Ave, Inglewood, CA
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Downtown LA (L.A. Live)
6.Fixins Soul Kitchen
Must tryShrimp and grits or smothered pork chopsA large full-service soul food restaurant and bar next to the GRAMMY Museum. It's a handy spot before an event at Crypto.com Arena.
800 W. Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
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Chatsworth (San Fernando Valley)
7.Les Sisters' Southern Kitchen & BBQ
Must tryCajun-spiced fried chicken with jambalayaA family-owned Valley institution since 1986, serving Southern, Creole and barbecue plates.
21818 Devonshire St, Chatsworth, CA
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La Brea
8.Bludso's BBQ
Must tryBrisket with collard greens and peach cobblerPitmaster Kevin Bludso's Texas-style barbecue comes with soul food sides. Pork ribs often sell out.
609 N. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA
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South Los Angeles
9.M'Dear's Bakery & Bistro
Must tryFried chicken and a homemade dessertCarrie Reese started as a jazz-festival vendor before opening this soul food restaurant and bakery at 77th and Western.
7717 S. Western Ave, Los Angeles, CA
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Long Beach
10.Throwdown Soulfood
Must tryOxtails or smothered turkey chops, then peach cobblerA pop-up that recently opened as a restaurant, serving soul food plates with red beans and rice, greens and mac and cheese.
4137 Norse Way, Long Beach, CA
FAQ
What is the best soul food restaurant in Los Angeles?
Dulan's on Crenshaw is the classic for cafeteria-style soul food, and Roscoe's House of Chicken & Waffles is an LA icon. For New Orleans Creole cooking, go to Harold & Belle's in Jefferson Park.
Which Los Angeles neighborhoods have the most spots on this list?
View Park-Windsor Hills, Hollywood, Jefferson Park and West Adams each have places on this list.
How was this list made?
We only include businesses named as Black-owned by trusted local sources, such as city tourism boards, local news and food writers. The sources are listed below. We check the list regularly, but always confirm hours before you go.
Can I suggest a business?
Yes. Email youronlineafricanshop@gmail.com with the business name, address and a link.
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