Tastee Plates Cafe

This is a hardcore authentic South Louisiana hole in the wall Creole seafood restaurant. The menu is whatever Pam tells you they have when you get there. Don't worry there are plenty of choices and there's always gumbo and etouffee. The flavors deep, dark, a little funky. Service is minimal - you order at the counter, she brings you the food, then you go back to the counter and get your silverware and napkins. There are at least two TVs on different channels and turned to max volume. I you're the only one in the dining room you can watch whatever you want. The place is dirty - the kitchen is in the middle of the first room and the pots are black with rolling fire. Like I said, authentic. The furniture is scratched and old and cheap. This restaurant and Pam herself are right out of Central Casting for a South Louisiana bayou. There may not be another place like this in Houston and for that reason alone it's worth going.

Had heard the hype. Have meant to try it sooner, but timing never fell into place. Stepped in and Pam came from behind the counter and gave me a big hug and a sample of gumbo. Already knew I wanted the etouffee. Had collard greens and candied yams as sides. Just had to close my eyes and I was in Louisiana. So good. I'm such a fool for not coming sooner.

If you're looking for the most flavorful food... coming here is a must. You will get a greeting like no other as soon as you walk in the door. Pam will make you feel at home and explain all of her dishes. The best home cooked meal around. This is 10 times better than any restaurant food. The stuffed bell pepper is loaded with flavor. The smothered pork chops are perfect. You have to try the collard greens and okra. It was worth the 35 mile drive for us. They gave us a sample of the gumbo, it was wonderful. I ordered some to go after my meal. We will definitely be back.

Was in the mood for a good Po'Boy after car shopping all day, so we headed to Google. The picture I saw on Le'Pam's told me this was a place to get a real New Orleans Po' Boy. So we headed over. Upon entering the establishment, we were greeted by Ms. Pam, like we had just walked into her home. Very welcoming, talked to us while having us taste everything she had on the menu like we were family she hadn't seen in a while. That alone, even if the food was just OK, earned our business. But let me tell you! The food was WAY more than just OK. The food was amazing!! She didn't have the Po'Boys today but will tomorrow, so my wife and I shared a plate of OX Tails, Mac&Cheese, and Red Beans&Rice. With a side of cabbage. We both were full and satisfied. The plus for me is that she doesn't use pork in her dishes..It's hard for me to enjoy soul food eating out because everyone cooks with pork and I don't eat pork. We were shocked to hear that she has been there for 9yrs, we've been here for 5 and we're just discoving Le'Pam's. We'll be back tomorrow for the Po'Boys.

I had been wanting to visit this restaurant and I’m so upset that I took me so long to do so. The customer service was great but the food….. Omggggg! The food left me speechless to say the least. Literally! Everything on my plate was more than what I expected. The oxtails were so tender. Everything was seasoned so well. I will definitely be back!

I chose to visit this gem on Easter Sunday for the first time. I was really impressed with the way Mrs.Pam and her family/ staff greeted me. Like many others I too was offered a sample of her gumbo before deciding my order. She explained her entire buffet line to me . She was very pleasant ☺️ and full of good energy. I ordered the oxtail over rice(which she kindly allowed me a sample of too), macaroni, yams, kool-aid , and cornbread. Everything was delicious and soulful. The oxtail literally were so tender that they fell off the bone. The plate size was large enough to share with another adult and you'd both get full. Will try her again in the future.