What We Offer

Our Premium Selection

Every product is selected with care — from pasture-raised meats to ocean-fresh fish — so your meals carry the authentic taste you deserve.

Premium beef cuts including oxtail, shank, and brisket
Best Seller

Premium Beef & Goat

Oxtail, shank, brisket, goat shoulder, and more — cuts prepared the way your recipes demand, always fresh and never frozen for weeks.

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Fresh whole fish and seafood varieties

Fresh Fish & Seafood

Whole fish, fillets, shrimp, and crabs — sourced daily to ensure the brightest flavor and firmest texture for your soups, stews, and grills.

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African spices, seasonings, and specialty pantry ingredients
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Spices & Pantry Staples

Egusi, crayfish, stock cubes, palm oil, and a rotating selection of seasonings and grains that complete your traditional dishes.

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Smoked and dried fish varieties

Smoked & Dried Fish

Stockfish, croaker, catfish — traditionally smoked using methods that preserve the deep, rich flavor your soups and sauces need.

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Whole chickens and poultry cuts

Poultry & Chicken

Whole chickens, party packs, and specialty cuts — perfect for jollof, groundnuts, pepper soup, and every celebration on your calendar.

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Custom meat cutting and special order services
Special Order

Custom Orders & Special Cuts

Need a specific cut, weight, or preparation? We accommodate special orders for holidays, events, and family gatherings with advance notice.

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Our Story

A Market Built on
Trust & Tradition

Alief African Meat and Fish Market was founded with a simple conviction: Houston's African community deserves a market that understands exactly what goes into a proper pot of soup, a perfect jollof, or a celebrated Sunday meal.

Located on South Kirkwood Road, we've become a destination for families who refuse to compromise on the quality of their ingredients. Every cut, every fish, every spice is chosen with the same care we'd apply to our own tables.

Fresh

Delivered regularly

Authentic

Sourced with intention

Affordable

Fair pricing always

Welcoming

Your neighborhood market

Why Alief

The Difference Is in the Details

Quality You Can Taste

Every product meets a standard we'd hold our own family meals to — no shortcuts, no compromises.

Knowledgeable Staff

Our team knows how to prepare every cut and fish. Ask us anything — we're happy to help you choose.

Consistent Availability

We keep our shelves stocked so you can count on finding what you need, whenever you need it.

Community Focused

We're not just a store — we're part of the neighborhood. Your satisfaction and loyalty mean everything to us.

Ready to Cook Something
Extraordinary?

Visit us at our Alief location or give us a call — we'd love to help you find exactly what your next meal needs.

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Find Us

Visit Our Market

Address

9755 S Kirkwood Rd
Houston, TX 77099

Hours

Monday – Saturday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: Closed

Getting Here

We're located on South Kirkwood Road in the Alief area of Houston, easily accessible from Highway 6 and the surrounding neighborhoods. Ample parking is available right outside our entrance.

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Place a Call Ahead Order

Don't have time to browse? Call us and we'll have your order ready for pickup when you arrive.

(281) 933-3663
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