Unfortunately i really wanted to like this place because it's hard to find oxtail in this area . We walked in and the place had a weird smell which seems to have transferred to the taste of their food. The portion was really good but the oxtail was not good It tasted really weird kinda like the way the place smells. And I love oxtail this is the first time I disliked It. Food took a while although there wasn't many people in there . Unfortunately my hunt for oxtail continues read more

Doris J’s Kitchen - Oxtail - Soul Food Near Me - Midland, Texas

Your average soul food spot.. very peaceful vibe and friendly staff. I had the catfish plate which was too great. The catfish had a very fishy taste the mudline was still present which explains the taste. The breading came off pretty easy so it got a little messy.. I definitely want to come back and try the fried chicken. The greens trio was really good as well as the mac and cheese. read more

Doris J’s Kitchen - Catfish plate - Soul Food Near Me - Midland, Texas

This place is amazing. The catfish was perfectly paired with greens, cornbread casserole, and sweet corn. Hush puppies were homemade! So good! Must try! Don't sleep on this place. Service was perfect. Excellent recommendations. read more

Drove in from Greenwood, got there at 11;30a.m...hours posted said they open at 11:00a.m....They didn't have any food ready to serve or sell....wasted visit. read more

So I tried this place once before and the beef tips were okay. They definitely needed more time to cook and get tender. The greens trio is definitely good could use just a little more seasoning. The Mac n cheese? Not good at all noodles were definitely over cooked and there's just no flavor. When I eat soul food I want you to season it with your whole heart and soul! Shake that spice rack till your ancestors tell ya that's enough. Today I got the fried catfish. Honestly just tasted like cornmeal. No seasoning. I gave the Mac n cheese another shot and it was the same thing. Now those red beans!!! Them thangs was definitely thangin!! So much flavor! I definitely wanna see this place succeed but I feel like the food needs more soul or maybe I'm not getting the right things. read more

Went for lunch today. It was my first visit. Good menu selection Meat and 3 sides. The smothered pork chops were excellent. The 3 sides very good. I really liked the fact that it was hot, like straight off the stove. The ambiance felt like Momma's kitchen. The staff attentive. I will go back. read more

Very nice host. Great food southern soul food it's good! One check it out you won't be disappointed o read more

Doris J’s Kitchen - Fried chicken, fried catfish mixed greens with mac & cheese and gravy, chicken and dumplings, fried okra - Soul Food Near Me - Midland, Texas

Love the soul food in a family style environment. Attentive wait staff and oh so sweet! My go to when I want my mom's cooking. Southern Soul at its finest. read more

Real Soul Food in Midland! You can order takeout or sit and waitstaff will take your order. Fried Pork-chops, cabbage, dressing & candied yams. We will be back! read more

The catfish, mash potatoes, macaroni, and hush puppies tasted good. The fried chicken was questionable. It felt like it was over crispy or 3rd degree crispy. It hardly had any meat. It was all crispy. I am not sure if this how it supposed to be like. Even one friend that likes crispy chicken said, that's overkill. We not familiar with soul food... The Broccoli/rice was very delicious! I was not expecting this side order to be that tasty. Also, I did try their cool-aid. It was very sugary. I will leave it like that. The service was quick but not great. First they forgot my utensils. Then, they never brought napkins. I had to asked for napkins when I was paying for my meal. read more

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Driving around midland looking for a place to eat as most places are closed on Sunday and Monday!!!! Ok drove by and saw a sign that said soul food!!! Bust a big U and came in. Place looks promising, but it took them a while to come out and help me. She came out and cleaned a couple of tables and then came by to help me. I order a Diet Coke and Fried Pork Chops with Rice, Sweet Corn and Mash and Gravy. About another 5 minutes went by and i had to ask for tNow i have been to MANY soul food restaurants growing up and part of me was expecting it certain way. Well it came out and the batter was tasteless, pork chop was dried and burnt, all the sides came in its own container (not a big deal) no gravy for the rice or the pork chop. Talked with the sous-chef and he felt bad and said it was on Gina me to give them a second tried. Ok second tried was just as bad as the first time. I order smothered pork chop and the gravy was clumppy like a frozen dinner gravy when I was a kid. The pork chipped was hard and I was fighting to cut it. I ate the side and left. Mike recognized me and asked how it was this time and I told him the truth. He was ashamed and said he was sorry but he said he didn't cook it. Well let's just say I won't be back read more

Absolutely Wonderful Food!!! I had the pork chops this time and they were so tender I was cutting them with a spoon. ( I just finished a bite of the collard greens, don't judge me). When I come down from Ruidoso. I go here!! Stephen Carter read more

If u like soul food ur missing out!!! This place is delish!!! We will definitely be coming back to try more!! The peach cobbler to top it all off!!! read more

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Food was great and the services was top notch!!! We will definitely be back when we come back to town.

This is the best food in Midland and some of the best I've ever had in my life. Fried chicken was amazing, came with 2 wings and a leg. Mac and cheese was incredible and the mashed was awesome too with that brown gravy I could drink straight out the pan. Finished it off with the candied yams and a piece of cornbread that tasted like honey butter and I was in heaven. My fiancé had the catfish which was just as good as the chicken, cornbread dressing (maybe the best side of them all), Mac, and broccoli rice casserole which was great too. They had desserts but we didn't have room for them this time. I'm coming back next weekend to try the chicken and dumplings (some items only available certain days it seems). Can't wait to continue eating here for the foreseeable future! read more

Doris J’s Kitchen - Fried chicken meal Mac and Cheese Mashed Potatoes Candied Yams - Soul Food Near Me - Midland, Texas

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Reminded me of home Amazing friendly staff , service was excellent. Loved the vibe and the food was even better. Highly recommended read more

Doris J’s Kitchen - Fried Catfish Basket - Soul Food Near Me - Midland, Texas

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Doris J's Kitchen is not what I expected. It was far better. Real southern sweet tea, tender yummy smothered pork chops, down home greens, and fried to perfection catfish. If soul food/ southern cuisine is your thing give ''em a try. We will be coming back. sorry no pic I was too busy feeding my face read more

I can not believe the picture covering the price between two different cooking methods for one pork chop. I tried this last year and the food was so-so, I thought then it was pricy, but this is ridiculous. The owner could see we were not happy with our meal, I may have even asked to speak with her. She did not impress me so who are the idiotic people keeping her open? I would give a zero if I could!!! RIPOFF!!! read more

Me and my wife stopped by today for a late lunch. We will definitely be back! What a great meal! I had the oxtails,greens,yams,dressing and cornbread. It all was delicious and real home cooking.My wife had fried chicken,macaroni and cheese,mashed potatoes and gravy,fried okra and cornbread. I had a taste of hers and it was great as well! Everyone working the restaurant was as nice as they could be. We really enjoyed our meal and will be back! read more

Doris J’s Kitchen - Oxtails,greens,candied yams,dressing, and cornbread. What a great meal! - Soul Food Near Me - Midland, Texas

It's taking me weeks of rumination and intense soul searching to write this. The food here borders on the transcendental and can go pound for pound with the best restaurants in midland tx. So here's what I've tried. The catfish, fried chicken, beef tips, meatloaf, chicken and dumplings, smothered pork chops, fried pork chops and I can say they were all phenomenal (although the smothered pork chop doesn't travel well) and usually came in portions that could choke a horse or feed a large man twice. If your only going to eat once today get the fried chicken (or catfish) meal and expect to be too stuffed to move for the next few hours. As far as sides go the number one is definitely mashed potatoes with brown gravy but they are all amazing. The red beans, corn, Mac and cheese, green vand fried okra (especially the fried okra omg). My gf loves the cornbread dressing, especially when they throw in the cranberry sauce! read more

The portion sizes are good, they also have Koolaid which was very good. People were very friendly. This place definitely has potential. The food had good flavor however we ordered 3 meals and they were ALL Lukewarm. read more

Doris J’s Kitchen - Soul Food Near Me - Midland, Texas

I had BBQ sausage sandwich, the wife had fried pork chops, and it was all great! Service was wonderful and the atmosphere was friendly. Portions were generous and the staff was so friendly! read more

Doris J’s Kitchen - Soul Food - Soul Food Near Me - Midland, Texas

Second time here and it's so good. These are my favorite greens hands down. I like them even better than my own! Lol The chicken takes a little while to come out but it's worth the wait! My son had the Oxtails. Loved every bite. Huge portion, too! Give this place a shot. You won't regret it! They have vegetarian options as well. Call ahead, they have different entrees depending on the day of the week. read more

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Chicken plate was way over fried, burnt. You get 2 wings and a leg ($15.99) candied yams were good, okra good, chicken strips edges were super crisp & hard. Gravy ok. The bathrooms were dirty and smelled bad. So we don't recommend this place for fresh fried chicken. Sorry. read more

Doris J’s Kitchen - a plate of food - Soul Food Near Me - Midland, Texas

Wonderful food and a great family! You'll want to check this place out if you're ever in town.

I can't recommend this place more. I truly believe it was the best plate of food I've probably ever had. From the first bite of broccoli and rice casserole, I was hooked. I exclaimed "this is so good" with my mouth full after every single bite. Every item on my plate was no less than divine. Not to be dramatic, but each bite felt like a spiritual awakening. Entrees come with one side for a lower price but we each tried the meal options so we could try more of the heavenly sides which is definitely the way to go. Portions are hefty and you will not leave hungry! We will certainly be back, probably within the week! read more

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I love this place! Everything I've tried is great. But check the daily menu since not every dish is available every day. But try the salmon Pattie's with the fried biscuits; they are wonderful - and so filling! read more

We came here on a recommendation of a friend. I had a catfish basket which comes with one side. ( The meal has three sides) Wife had chicken and dumplings with broccoli and rice, green beans and candied yams. My fish was cooked perfectly with a good portion. (Had leftovers). Wife said hers was the best! Family owned and they all work here! Very good southern comfort food. Come get some! read more

Had Father's Day lunch at Doris J's. I don't have one bad word to say. The people running this place are some of the nicest people I have encountered in Midland, so I will be supporting them and this venture because good people that provide a great service deserve to succeed. The food was great. We had the vegetable plate, Fried Chicken, Fried Catfish, Chicken Strips, mashed potatoes, greens, black eyed peas, okra, broccoli and cheese casserole, corn bread and my only complaint is that there wasn't room for dessert! Go eat at Doris J's. You won't be disappointed. read more

Food wasn't to good and the service was slow and the restaurant was rather toasty and a bit outdated

So disappointed to write this review. Came craving some good soul food and left completely disappointed. We waited 20 mins before anyone came to us and took our order. 40 mins later we never received our food as we watched everyone else get theirs. No one ever came to make it right unfortunately. Such a shame. Also DONT go to the bathroom unless you absolutely HAVE TO! read more

This place is right on time! Being in the Permian basin you don't have too many choices of cuisine so to have some "soul food " is a great change of pace! We got the oxtails, fried chicken, fried catfish and beef tips. I highly recommend this place! read more

Everything was so delicious. Definitely all homemade. Real southern comfort food. I had oxtails, black eyed peas, cabbage and dressing. I love home style cooking like this but don't always have time to do it myself. Amazing meal. read more

I happened to be in that shopping strip for a Goodwill donation drop off, so stopped in to pick up lunch. They fried the catfish fresh when I ordered it. Crispy and delightful! All the sides were just like grandma used to make! We tried mashed potatoes with gravy, cabbage, greens, red beans, black eyed peas, Mac & cheese, and they threw in corn bread muffins! All were great- fresh & well seasoned. The staff was friendly. There is LOTS of seating for safe distancing. I highly recommend giving them a try! God bless! read more

Stopped here on the way through town. We had the Fried Chicken and Neck Bones entrees each came with three sides and cornbread. We chose mashed potatoes and gravy, greens, blackeyed peas, fried cabbage, corn, and fried okra. Everything was delicious! Staff was warm and friendly. They are a family owned business. Will definitely stop in again on our way through town. read more

If you want comfort food , this is the place to go! The fried chicken and fried catfish are out of this world! We drove in from Fredericksburg, looking for something different, and we hit the jackpot! We will definitely be back! read more

Great food, great service will recommend this is our go to place when we are in Midland.

Damn good food and service. My wife and I had the ox tail and fried pork chops and omg they were delicious. Sides were fresh, just all around great experience and prices were very fair in my opinion. read more

Very good place to eat! Service was awesome, staff is super friendly and welcoming, food was awesome! If you want to eat a great meal like you would at grandmas house, this is the place to go! Very pleased. read more

Great food, great service and super friendly staff!! We had the catfish, oxtail, Mac & cheese, greens, black eyed peas, and sweet potato pie.. definitely get out and support this local restaurant, carry out available also. read more