Gwada Soul was created from a love of culture, family, and bold, soulful flavor. In 2023, Chef Jason Alston and his wife Cathy launched the concept to honor their roots — blending the rich traditions of Gullah cuisine with the vibrant flavors of French Caribbean cooking, inspired by Cathy’s Guadeloupean heritage.
A graduate of The Art Institute of San Antonio, Jason combines heritage and creativity to craft dishes like Colombo Curry Pork, Gullah Catfish, Creole Oxtail, and Shrimp & Grits — each one telling a story through flavor.
Now proudly based in El Paso, Gwada Soul is ready to share their soulful, cultural fusion with a new community — one unforgettable bite at a time.
Seasoned cornmeal dusted Catfish fried to a golden crisp with Gullah inspired tartar sauce
Okra slices, dusted with cornmeal fried to a crisp, golden crunch with Gwada Sauce
Fried Plantains until caramelized on the edges and a soft center
Catfish, Plantains, Okra Crisp
Crispy fried shrimp seasoned in island spices tossed in buffalo sauce
(10)Crispy deep fried, golden cornmeal with soft, fluffy center with onions
(10) Crispy deep fried, golden cornmeal with soft, fluffy center with diced jalapenos peppers
Rice cooked with creamy coconut milk and a blend of island spices for a tasty Caribbean flare
(4) Crispy deep fried, golden cornmeal with soft, fluffy center with diced jalapenos peppers
(4) Crispy deep fried, golden cornmeal with soft, fluffy center with onions
Rice cooked with creamy coconut milk and a with Gwada spices
Moist, rich and baked golden brown Southern style cornbread with Gwada honey butter glaze
An El Paso inspired twist on cornbread with Mexican cheesed jalapeños with bold flavor and southwestern comfort
Over 2lb plate of slow-braised oxtails, simmered with carrots, onions, and a rich Creole oxtail gravy served with seasoned rice and 2 fixins
Slow braised oxtails simmered with carrots, onions and Creole oxtail gravy with smoked gouda grits
Blackened or Fried Catfish smoked gouda grits and creole gravy
Blackened or Fried Red Snapper Fillet smoked gouda grits and creole gravy
(6) Blackened or Fried Shrimp smoked gouda grits and creole gravy
(3) Blackened or Fried Shrimp, Catfish, and Oxtail (2) smoked gouda grits or rice and Creole gravy
(3) Blackened or Fried Shrimp, Red Snapper and Oxtail (2) smoked gouda grits or rice and Creole gravy
Tender roasted chicken infused with fresh citrus and island spices, finished golden and juicy. Served with rice & gravy and two fixins
4 JUMBO SHRIMP, 2 OXTAILS, 1 CHICKEN WING, 1 FRIED PORK CHOP, 1 FRIED CATFISH
Pick your 4 meat combinations and two fixins
Seasoned cornmeal 80z Alabama Farm Raised Catfish fried or Blackened with 2 fixins
Seasoned cornmeal 7 oz Red Snapper Fillet fried or Blackened , Sseasoned rice & gravy with 2 fixins
Seasoned cornmeal 8 0z Alabama Farm Raised Catfish & 5 Shrimp fried or Blackened with two fixins
Seasoned cornmeal 6-7 oz Red Snapper Fillet & 5 Shrimp fried or Blackened with two fixins
Seasoned cornmeal dusted Jumbo Shrimp Fried or Blackened with two fixins
3 Seasoned Jumbo whole golden jumbo Fried Chicken wings with two fixins
Fried or Blackened 2 piece Pork Chop covered with Creole Oxtail Gravy, Coconut Seasoned Rice and Onions with two fixins
Fried or Blackened 2 piece Pork Chop with two fixins
3 Fried Jumbo Chicken Tenders with two fixins
Comes with fries
2 Seasoned fried whole chicken wings
2 Fried or Blackened Pork Chops
5 Fried or Blackened Jumbo Shrimp
Includes one side of your choice
Fried or Blackened
Moist buttery cake soaked in rich blend of dark rum and Whipped Vanilla Mouse
Moist buttery cake soaked in rich blend of dark rum with Coconut and Whipped Vanilla Mouse Add a description about this item
Nutella Filled Stuffed Beignet lightly dusted in powdered sugar
Layers of creamy banana pudding, fresh bananas, and vanilla wafers, rich and smooth just like Big Jose would have wanted.
Lemon Sweet Tea or Unsweetened Tea
Traditional Caribbean Hibiscus punch
Traditional Caribbean Hibiscus Punch & Lemon Tea
GWADA SOULS' MISSION STATEMENT: Creating memorable experiences through soulful French Caribbean and Gullah inspired cuisine while fostering a family of guest who feel right at home. 18% Gratuity added for parties of four or more. 15% service Charge for Take Out Orders.
Open today | 11:00 am – 08:00 pm |
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