# Amala Joint > Small West African restaurant offers a cozy mom and pop vibe with a warm, neighborhood kitchen atmosphere. Music adds a lovely background while the space remains lowkey and minimalistic. Food arrives quickly, reflecting a fresh, homemade quality in traditional dishes. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/AmalaJoint - Address: 6271 S Texas 6, Houston, Texas, United States - Phone: +12817212982 - Website: http://www.amalajointhouston.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=website ## What it is good for - Authentic — 10/10 - Food — 9.5/10 - Soup — 8.6/10 ## What people say - "The food here is amazing, fresh, and flavorful." - "The authentic Nigerian flavors here really hit the soul." - "I found the egusi soup to be the best in town." ## Good to know - Reservations are not required but recommended during peak hours. - Expect a wait time of about 15 minutes for food delivery. - Credit cards and mobile payments are accepted; cash is preferred. - Parking is available on the street, but it can be limited during busy times. - The restaurant is open late on weekends until 11pm. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.