"Food for the soul" is what Mother Kelley’s Home Cooking is all about. Whether you’re in the mood for country-fried steak, meatloaf, or smothered pork chops, chances are, you’ll find it at this down-home restaurant in Arkansas. And best of all, the food is cooked with love, so not only will it fill you up, but it will also warm your soul. The portion sizes are huge, so come hungry and savor all that this soul food restaurant in Texarkana has to offer.
Perhaps you know Texarkana as the southwestern Arkansas town that borders Texas, right? But did you know that it’s home to one of the best down-home restaurants in Arkansas?
Winner of numerous choice awards for the best home cooking, Mother Kelley's has been a local favorite for over 10 years.
Located at 2122 North State Line Avenue, the beloved eatery is open for lunch from Sunday to Friday. The unfussy restaurant is always packed with repeat patrons, who can’t get enough of what owner Shelia Sutton is cooking.
With a fixed menu as well as daily specials, expect to find down-home southern classics. From country fried steaks to pork chops to meatloaf, along with the local favorite, chicken fried chicken.
Each plate is served with two delicious sides. Some of which include candied yams, collard greens, black eyed peas, mashed potatoes and gravy, and of course, mac and cheese.
Don’t skip over the hot water cornbread, it’s unlike any other.
You’ll also find specialty items like fried double cheeseburgers. You ain’t lived until you’ve tried this deliciousness.
Other specials might include BBQ dishes, pasta dishes, or chicken and dumplings, just to name a few.
After you’ve indulged in the best authentic soul food meal you’ve ever had, be sure to save room for a slice of pie or cake.
Each menu item at Mother Kelley’s is cooked with love. That's the secret ingredient that was passed down through recipes from her loving grandmother, the namesake of the restaurant.
There’s no doubt that this is down-home southern cooking at its best, and you’ll taste it in every bite you eat.
So, the next time you’re in Texarkana and want some good ol’ country cooking, stop by Mother Kelley’s Home Cooking and feed your soul. This beloved restaurant certainly lives up to its name.
Have you ever been to this soul food restaurant in Texarkana? If so, what did you eat? Tell us about it in the comments below.
Be sure to visit Mother Kelley’s Facebook page for a full list of menu items as well as for the daily specials.
Did you know that it’s illegal to mispronounce Arkansas? Here’s a previous article with some more quirky facts about Arkansas.
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