SignatureJollof Rice
Smoky party-style jollof with tender beef in pepper stew and sweet fried plantains.

From our kitchen to your table
Slow-simmered stews, hand-pounded yam, and pots of jollof made the way grandma would — with patience, generous portions, and the warmth of a family kitchen in Arlington, Texas.
Our Story
African Pride Food and Kitchen has been serving Arlington with traditional West African dishes prepared the way they were meant to be — slowly, carefully, and with the freshest ingredients we can find.
Whether it's your first time tasting fufu or you've been craving the jollof rice from back home, our owner welcomes every guest like family. Tender meats, deeply flavored stews, and generous portions are our promise.
Trays & catering
Parties, gatherings, and Sunday family dinners — we cater in full-size aluminum trays. Call ahead to order.




The full table
Rich, hearty soup of ground melon seeds simmered with leafy greens and assorted meats.
Smooth, draw-style soup made from ground wild mango seeds with tender meat and fish.
Traditional okra soup cooked with palm oil, peppers, and assorted meats.
Eastern Nigerian delicacy made with fresh oha leaves, cocoyam, and assorted meats.
A wholesome blend of leafy greens, palm oil, and well-seasoned meats.
Light, aromatic broth of tender goat meat simmered with traditional West African spices.
Smoky, tomato-based rice simmered to perfection, served with seasoned chicken.
A full plate of fried rice, fresh salad, sweet plantain, and tender chicken.
Boiled yam and plantain served with a savory vegetable sauce.
Soft chunks of yam cooked down in a savory palm-oil tomato sauce with greens and spices.
Sweet, golden-fried ripe plantains — a classic side that pairs with any dish.
Spiced goat head prepared in palm oil with utazi leaves and traditional seasonings.
Tender cow foot in a spicy palm-oil sauce, finished with utazi leaves and onions.
Rich tomato-pepper stew slow-cooked with tender chunks of beef.
Steamed bean pudding made from blended peeled beans, peppers, and spices — soft and savory.
Crispy bean cakes served with smooth, warm pap — a beloved traditional breakfast.
Soft, golden fried dough balls — lightly sweet and perfect for snacking.
Crunchy, lightly sweet fried pastry bites — a classic Nigerian snack.
Premium dried stock fish — a flavorful addition to any soup or stew.
Ground dried crayfish — adds rich, smoky depth to soups and sauces.
Smoky dried fish — a traditional staple for soups and stews.
Call (817) 375-3796 to place a takeout order. Ask about today's specials.
Kind words from our family
“The owner is very friendly and the food is great! The jollof rice comes with meat and fried banana — very flavorful and the portion is huge.”
“I got the fufu and egusi stew. I called ahead and it took 10 minutes — really convenient! The fufu was the perfect consistency, and the portion was generous.”
“The lady that helped was so nice and welcoming. I got the beef jollof rice and it was amazing — the beef was nice and tender and the rice was magnificent.”
Come on in