Based on 26 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
3263 Donnell Dr, District Heights, MD 20747
Phone: (301) 420-6807
Website: https://www.ellarayscafe.com/
Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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10 AM–9:30 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–9:30 PM |
| Sunday | 12–6 PM |
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Reviews
Kiah Bennett
First, this is in the shopping center in an entrance that looks like it’s a part of a mall…without a name/title. Once you figure that out, the place is immediately inside on the left. The restaurant seating looks like they tried to make a run down spot nice, but failed. We scanned a QR code at the entrance for the menu which was on 2 screens at the counter like it was pulled up on a website page. We approached the counter and were not greeted in any way, just a stare. We ordered and when asked questions the cashier had an attitude like we were supposed to magically know the answers. So you know, the platters come with 2 sides at I’m assuming the small size. My bf ordered the meatloaf with candied yams and macaroni and cheese. I ordered the fried catfish with the same sides. It took a while to get our food and the cashier gave us attitude when we asked about our drinks. Seems like we could have told the dude handling the drinks any drink and any size we wanted since we didn’t show him our receipt. My bf food was wrong which we figured out when we got home. He got some turkey platter. Well we went back to get the right food and to my surprise we didn’t get attitude for that. The cashier charged him the extra $0.53 (no joke) for the difference and asked if he wanted the same sides [yes]. We waited some time for the food to be ready then went back home. Well you guessed it! None of the food was good AND not only did they give him the driest meatloaf in all history, they just took the turkey out the container and replaced it with the terrible meatloaf (there were still turkey bits in the container)!! That’s unacceptable! You throw that out and serve a whole new dish! None of the food tasted like anything, like no seasoning at all. Idk what macaroni all these other reviewers ate, but y’all must not know what soul food macaroni should taste like. The yams tasted like they came straight outta a can filled with super sweet syrup. The fried catfish tasted like nothing and the hot sauce I got didn’t make it any better. Worst customer service hands down. NOT A SOUL FOOD SPOT IN ANY WAY SHAPE OR FORM.
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Queen
First visit here:
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Bruce Taylor
I had a great carryout dining experience at Ella Ray’s Cafe. For the most part their food was on point. We sampled a few things:
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Clarissa Williams
Oh my, the most delicious soul food I ate in a while and the atmosphere was great and the manager was so polite and helpful. I would love to give them more than 5 stars. Nothing but pure love there.
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D Francis
I’m from NYC & this is by far 1 of the best soul food restaurants I’ve come across since moving to the dmv. Service is always friendly. Food is always fresh! I haven’t tried the entire menu but the fried cat fish & chicken wig platter gon do it for me every time; with a side of Mac n candy yams! Never disappoints
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Karen Edwards, LCPC
The greens and mac-n-cheese were delicious. Enjoyed the corn muffin will get an extra one next time. Short wait time.
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Doris Taylor
My first time eating there, I love the food. Excellent customer service the chef can out to speak to everyone.
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Classey Sutton
The Food was Great and Filling. I’m from Miami FL, and I must say that Southern cooking was the Best I had in a while. I will be Back.
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Donald Winslow
This place is heaven. The food is cooked like my mother cooked it. Delicious and you get plenty of it. I told everyone I know about this place. I won’t be cooking anymore unless I can’t get out of the house. Going there tomorrow to get two platters.
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Chocolate Star
I love this place, the food is really good, it’s good country cooking and I recommend it to everyone living or visiting the area.
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