Houston Alfredas Soul Food Restaurant has been cooking delicious soul food for Houstons families for over a half century. Founded in 1964 by the Green Family, Houston Alfredas Soul Food is the longest standing Soul Food Restaurant in the Historical Third Ward, Museum District, Nearest Downtown Houston, the Midtown District and West of 288 Freeway. Alfreda's is now owned by the Williams Family. AS a Houston Press Top 5 Soul Food Restaurant, Alfredas is cooking more than just oxtails.