They closed for good this weekend. I don't know what happened, it was so busy. Landlord has put up for lease signs,,,, such a shame.
adedayo balogun
Best soul food around! The food takes time but it is well worth the wait. The staff was nice and the food was delicious.
Dustin A.
We left after an hour and 15 min. We ate in under ten minutes and the food was very good to be fair to the food. The server was a nice young man but with no serving experience up against a losing battle. Half of the menu was unavailable and the menu, ambiance and setup was right. Something was very wrong though for the service to take so long given the situation and having manager and restaurant experience the place should have been closed for businesses rather than give us that experience . When I went to pay the waiter had no change in the drawer and had to try and go next door to get change yet couldn't. He gave me my money back and said I'm so sorry and we left. I couldn't even tip. I really hope you all pull through whatever is happening.....
Dan Lample
I was so excited for this place to open. We really enjoyed it in its previous locationTook 45 minutes for the food to come out. The iced tea was instant.All of our food was over cooked and had no flavor. Has to be the worst meal we ever ordered
Sharon Sumner
Food was pretty darn good, especially the collard greens. I also had the cat fish. Wait staff service was excellent. The only hitch was my dining partner's dinner came about 15 minutes after mine did. He didn't seem to mind tho, as he is easy going. I will come back
Jered Drifts
Waited over an hour. When discussed ng to leave, and aitress said it would be 10 minutes. 15 minutes later, decided to leave. Was told food was being plated. I ordered 1 item, 2 sides. A table of 4 who showed up 20 minutes after I did was served within 30 min. Will return to try it again. Maybe when they have their ducks in a row.
Don B.
This is a place back in time by 50 years where mom cooked dinner. Food was very good, the dirty rice was the best I've ever tasted. Give her another month to get her "battle rhythm" down and I suspect she'll be very successful.
Trianna Valigura
I came to Miss AJ's with high hopes. We don't have a good southern place in cruces and really need one. I had the Okra, which was really very good, but I went there for the chicken and waffles and they didn't have waffles? No explanation was provided for why there were no waffles. Usually providing an explanation makes the disappointment more palatable. They said they would substitute it with Texas toast, which was disappointing, but I was really looking forward to chicken and waffles, so I said okay. I did get chicken, but it was a chicken breast. Between two cold, un-toasted pieces of white bread with cheddar cheese and bacon? I did not order a chicken sandwich. And there was no syrup. I was very disappointed. No explanation for this was given by the server either on this. I really love the art on the walls and the location, but I'm not a fan of harsh florescent lighting and the tables could use some decoration that makes it really say ‘unique southern restaurant'. I can tell that Miss AJ is a wonderful home cook, but I don't think it's translating very well to the restaurant.
Christy Hinojos
It took an hour to receive our food. The chicken was not fried all the way and it was cold, the chips were stale and the Mac and cheese was dry. Our daughter tasted her hot wings and they tasted sour. The cat fish was not blackened and the shrimp was over cooked. This was disappointing, needless to say we did not finish our food. We do not recommend this place and we will not be returning.
Darryl Greenfield
I have been there twice an other than the wait the food is amazing. I say give them time they will get it together. But overall the food and hospitality is amazing.
I was looking forward to a good southern restaurant in Las Cruces. I read the reviews about it being slow and it is beyond slow. I waited for 50 minutes for 2 sandwiches. It took 10 minutes to get water and we were never asked for a refill. I noticed other people getting up and asking for water or other things because there was really no one attending to the guests. The place was full of flies and there were several tables that were never cleaned off. I really hope they get things together because we really need a place like that here.
Kelly B.
Took my kids and grandson out to lunch. We met at AJ'S Soul Food on Lohman. Horrible decision and experience!! We got there at 12:30 and ordered around 12:45. At 2:00 over an hour waiting for our food they came out to inform us they were out of fried chicken which is what my kids ordered. Finally after discovering they were out of almost everything on the menu, the kids decided on a Po Boy sandwich. They said they were out of buns but had hoggie type buns which was fine, especially at this point. Then after about 20 more minutes we over heard the lady tell the waitress to go to the store and buy some hoggie buns that they were out! Now we've been there for right at two hours. I told them we were leaving because of all that happened. You would think they wouldn't charge me for the ice tea and coke. But oh no!! Will never go back!! This is not to mention the older lady came out of the kitchen telling me all about her problems in the kitchen. My son asked her why it took a little over an hour to tell us they were out of what they had ordered. Oh boy. Did she have to really tell us all her problems then. Can't tell you how the food is but would recommend if you go, get there about two or more hours before you get hungry. Also, don't waist your time looking at the menu since they are out of about 75% of what is listed. Instead just ask what do they have! We went somewhere else for a late lunch. Note - the waitresses were very nice and did all they could to help the situation, thank you to them.
Shena Marie
MY EXPERIENCE, YOUR CHOICE ON TRYING THE PLACE: The restaurant was not even halfway full of people, I would say less than moderately busy, all I asked for was a cheeseburger and fries, I waited for 45 minutes .When it came out, there was a whopping 10 fries on the plate and lite bread for the bun. To include: no mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes or onions. literally meat, cheese and bread. I asked the server does a hamburger not even come on a bun, she expressed I do not know.
Randy Parson
If I could give negative stars I would. The server is so antisocial and makes you feel uncomfortable. The food took 1 hr and 34 minutes to get brought out to us and we got absolutely no refills during that wait. Did I mention half the menu was unavailable?
Average Person
It was good as hell the fried chicken and grits with shrimp were delicious. The kool aid surprised me but damn was it good. The fried pickles were perfect and the staff was very friendly and made me feel very welcomed.
They closed for good this weekend. I don't know what happened, it was so busy. Landlord has put up for lease signs,,,, such a shame.
Best soul food around! The food takes time but it is well worth the wait. The staff was nice and the food was delicious.
We left after an hour and 15 min. We ate in under ten minutes and the food was very good to be fair to the food. The server was a nice young man but with no serving experience up against a losing battle. Half of the menu was unavailable and the menu, ambiance and setup was right. Something was very wrong though for the service to take so long given the situation and having manager and restaurant experience the place should have been closed for businesses rather than give us that experience . When I went to pay the waiter had no change in the drawer and had to try and go next door to get change yet couldn't. He gave me my money back and said I'm so sorry and we left. I couldn't even tip. I really hope you all pull through whatever is happening.....
I was so excited for this place to open. We really enjoyed it in its previous locationTook 45 minutes for the food to come out. The iced tea was instant.All of our food was over cooked and had no flavor. Has to be the worst meal we ever ordered
Food was pretty darn good, especially the collard greens. I also had the cat fish. Wait staff service was excellent. The only hitch was my dining partner's dinner came about 15 minutes after mine did. He didn't seem to mind tho, as he is easy going. I will come back
Waited over an hour. When discussed ng to leave, and aitress said it would be 10 minutes. 15 minutes later, decided to leave. Was told food was being plated. I ordered 1 item, 2 sides. A table of 4 who showed up 20 minutes after I did was served within 30 min. Will return to try it again. Maybe when they have their ducks in a row.
This is a place back in time by 50 years where mom cooked dinner. Food was very good, the dirty rice was the best I've ever tasted. Give her another month to get her "battle rhythm" down and I suspect she'll be very successful.
I came to Miss AJ's with high hopes. We don't have a good southern place in cruces and really need one. I had the Okra, which was really very good, but I went there for the chicken and waffles and they didn't have waffles? No explanation was provided for why there were no waffles. Usually providing an explanation makes the disappointment more palatable. They said they would substitute it with Texas toast, which was disappointing, but I was really looking forward to chicken and waffles, so I said okay. I did get chicken, but it was a chicken breast. Between two cold, un-toasted pieces of white bread with cheddar cheese and bacon? I did not order a chicken sandwich. And there was no syrup. I was very disappointed. No explanation for this was given by the server either on this. I really love the art on the walls and the location, but I'm not a fan of harsh florescent lighting and the tables could use some decoration that makes it really say ‘unique southern restaurant'. I can tell that Miss AJ is a wonderful home cook, but I don't think it's translating very well to the restaurant.
It took an hour to receive our food. The chicken was not fried all the way and it was cold, the chips were stale and the Mac and cheese was dry. Our daughter tasted her hot wings and they tasted sour. The cat fish was not blackened and the shrimp was over cooked. This was disappointing, needless to say we did not finish our food. We do not recommend this place and we will not be returning.
I have been there twice an other than the wait the food is amazing. I say give them time they will get it together. But overall the food and hospitality is amazing.
Restaurantji Recommends
I was looking forward to a good southern restaurant in Las Cruces. I read the reviews about it being slow and it is beyond slow. I waited for 50 minutes for 2 sandwiches. It took 10 minutes to get water and we were never asked for a refill. I noticed other people getting up and asking for water or other things because there was really no one attending to the guests. The place was full of flies and there were several tables that were never cleaned off. I really hope they get things together because we really need a place like that here.
Took my kids and grandson out to lunch. We met at AJ'S Soul Food on Lohman. Horrible decision and experience!! We got there at 12:30 and ordered around 12:45. At 2:00 over an hour waiting for our food they came out to inform us they were out of fried chicken which is what my kids ordered. Finally after discovering they were out of almost everything on the menu, the kids decided on a Po Boy sandwich. They said they were out of buns but had hoggie type buns which was fine, especially at this point. Then after about 20 more minutes we over heard the lady tell the waitress to go to the store and buy some hoggie buns that they were out! Now we've been there for right at two hours. I told them we were leaving because of all that happened. You would think they wouldn't charge me for the ice tea and coke. But oh no!! Will never go back!! This is not to mention the older lady came out of the kitchen telling me all about her problems in the kitchen. My son asked her why it took a little over an hour to tell us they were out of what they had ordered. Oh boy. Did she have to really tell us all her problems then. Can't tell you how the food is but would recommend if you go, get there about two or more hours before you get hungry. Also, don't waist your time looking at the menu since they are out of about 75% of what is listed. Instead just ask what do they have! We went somewhere else for a late lunch. Note - the waitresses were very nice and did all they could to help the situation, thank you to them.
MY EXPERIENCE, YOUR CHOICE ON TRYING THE PLACE: The restaurant was not even halfway full of people, I would say less than moderately busy, all I asked for was a cheeseburger and fries, I waited for 45 minutes .When it came out, there was a whopping 10 fries on the plate and lite bread for the bun. To include: no mayo, mustard, lettuce, tomatoes or onions. literally meat, cheese and bread. I asked the server does a hamburger not even come on a bun, she expressed I do not know.
If I could give negative stars I would. The server is so antisocial and makes you feel uncomfortable. The food took 1 hr and 34 minutes to get brought out to us and we got absolutely no refills during that wait. Did I mention half the menu was unavailable?
It was good as hell the fried chicken and grits with shrimp were delicious. The kool aid surprised me but damn was it good. The fried pickles were perfect and the staff was very friendly and made me feel very welcomed.