Smoky jollof rice with rich pepper stew and golden fried plantains

From our kitchen to your table

Honest, home-cooked African cuisine.

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.

4.5 · 237 reviews·Dine-in & Takeout

Our Story

Cooked slow.
Served with love.

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.

4.5★
237 reviews
$10–20
per person
Daily
fresh prepared

Trays & catering

Made by the tray for your table.

Parties, gatherings, and Sunday family dinners — we cater in full-size aluminum trays. Call ahead to order.

Two large trays of fresh puff puff
Trays of golden Nigerian meat pies
Tray of freshly baked sausage rolls
Catering tray of asun in spicy pepper sauce

The full table

Everything we serve.

Soups

  • 01
    Egusi Soup

    Rich, hearty soup of ground melon seeds simmered with leafy greens and assorted meats.

  • 02
    Ogbono Soup

    Smooth, draw-style soup made from ground wild mango seeds with tender meat and fish.

  • 03
    Okro Soup

    Traditional okra soup cooked with palm oil, peppers, and assorted meats.

  • 04
    Oha Soup

    Eastern Nigerian delicacy made with fresh oha leaves, cocoyam, and assorted meats.

  • 05
    Vegetable Soup

    A wholesome blend of leafy greens, palm oil, and well-seasoned meats.

  • 06
    Goat Meat Pepper Soup

    Light, aromatic broth of tender goat meat simmered with traditional West African spices.

Rice, Yam & Plantain

  • 07
    Jollof Rice & Chicken

    Smoky, tomato-based rice simmered to perfection, served with seasoned chicken.

  • 08
    Fried Rice / Salad / Plantain & Chicken

    A full plate of fried rice, fresh salad, sweet plantain, and tender chicken.

  • 09
    Yam / Plantain / Vegetable Sauce

    Boiled yam and plantain served with a savory vegetable sauce.

  • 10
    Porridge Yam

    Soft chunks of yam cooked down in a savory palm-oil tomato sauce with greens and spices.

  • 11
    Plantain (Dodo)

    Sweet, golden-fried ripe plantains — a classic side that pairs with any dish.

Meats & Specialties

  • 12
    Isi Ewu

    Spiced goat head prepared in palm oil with utazi leaves and traditional seasonings.

  • 13
    Nkwobi

    Tender cow foot in a spicy palm-oil sauce, finished with utazi leaves and onions.

  • 14
    Beef Stew

    Rich tomato-pepper stew slow-cooked with tender chunks of beef.

  • 15
    Moi Moi

    Steamed bean pudding made from blended peeled beans, peppers, and spices — soft and savory.

  • 16
    Akara & Pap

    Crispy bean cakes served with smooth, warm pap — a beloved traditional breakfast.

Sides & Snacks

  • 17
    Puff Puff

    Soft, golden fried dough balls — lightly sweet and perfect for snacking.

  • 18
    Chin Chin

    Crunchy, lightly sweet fried pastry bites — a classic Nigerian snack.

  • 19
    Stock Fish

    Premium dried stock fish — a flavorful addition to any soup or stew.

  • 20
    Cray Fish

    Ground dried crayfish — adds rich, smoky depth to soups and sauces.

  • 21
    Dried Fish

    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

What our guests are saying.

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.
Lanna Bui
Local Guide
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.
Annie Le
Diner
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.
Draw Lex
Local Guide

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Come share a meal with us.

Hours
  • Monday – Saturday9:00 AM – 9:00 PM
  • SundayClosed