# Chef Marilyn's, Queen of Down Home Southern Goodies > Buffet-style setup showcases homemade Southern cooking with tender oxtails and excellent meatloaf among standout dishes. Atmosphere feels hot and uninviting inside, with only outdoor seating available. Long lines form early due to limited food availability and quick sellouts. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Chef-Marilyn's-Queen-of-Down-Home-Southern-Goodies - Address: 2638 Crenshaw Blvd, Los Angeles, California, United States - Phone: +13237378101 - Website: https://www.chefmarilyns2638.com/ - Google rating: 4.1 (1067 reviews) ## What it is good for - Food — 7.7/10 - American Food — 7.6/10 - Fried Chicken — 7.1/10 - Mac And Cheese — 6.5/10 ## What people say - "The soul food here tastes like grandma's cooking." - "This American food tastes like grandma's homemade cooking." - "The Mac and Cheese here tastes like grandma's soul food." ## Good to know - The best time to visit is between 11:00 am and 5:00 pm. - Parking is limited in the area, so arrive early. - Food is served buffet style with items displayed upfront. - Expect to pay around $40 to $50 for a full meal. - The restaurant has no dine-in seating; only outdoor seating is available. ## 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.