Dad- Our town needs a shop like this! Mom- They need a…read moresandwich like this! We ordered several sandwiches and drinks- Chicken salad on a croissant, Bandito (turkey w chipotle mayo), ham and Swiss on a croissant, coconut unsweet tea and a coconut cream Italian soda. The chili was delicious and the croissants are superb! Dad loves his turkey as well. Mom couldn't have been happier with her chicken salad. The coconut cream Italian soda is like a snowcone!

Ah, the shining star of the Portales culinary scene. I had a ham and turkey sandwich here that was…read morethe pinnacle of freshness. They even let me substitute Dijon mustard for the mayonnaise it usually comes with which elevates the sandwich to another level. And the frito pie is likely the best I've ever had, delicious layers of house-made chili, cheese, and Fritos. Yummy!

I was in Portales on business from New York State. All these good ratings are right on. Steak…read morefingers! Have never seen this and loved it. Good fries, very good cole slaw and roll. Gravy to die for. Very friendly staff. Quick service. Inexpensive. Even a drive through. Wish I could take this place home. Man, that gravy!

It's worth mentioning that I ordered all of the specials in the board. Green chile stew, black-eyed…read morepeas & a quesadilla. Counter service gal knew the menu. BETTER than reasonable prices; I would've paid more! The eat-in area is clean & pleasant. Good place to get caught up on emails or SM while enjoying a solo lunch.

The food was fresh and flavorful, the service was attentive, and the atmosphere made the entire…read moredining experience enjoyable and memorable.

I love the atmosphere and staff friendliness. The sandwiches are great and prices very reasonable…read more The only reason for the 4 is the pastries. I got one to take home and realized it wasn't fully cooked. I still plan to go there as I like it that much. However, be careful buying the pastries.

In need of caffeine on a long drive, we stopped here and we're delighted with what we found…read more Building is a little rough around the edges, but the our espressos were very good--outmatched only by the friendly fellows who made them!

I had a difficult time finding this place, but it was worth the find! Came here on a pretty early…read moreSaturday for some coffee and pastries. First thing I noticed was the amazingly cute decor and interior. There's a ton of introspective quotes that really show the character of this place! I especially appreciate how they intertwine faith with the decor - super ingenious. The store is actually a lot bigger than it looks on the outside. It's kind of cottage-like with a drive-thru area on the side. If you walk past the dining area, there's a hallway that leads to a very cute room with more tables and chairs. I think a lot of groups rent out the space for parties and events, which is really nice! The have a pretty diverse menu of drinks - espresso, tea, latte, coffee, etc. They also serve different baked items, bagels, muffins, sandwiches, and salads. I was looking forward to getting a sweet item, but they only have it occasionally. I tried the caramel latte and an apple cinnamon muffin. The latte was pretty good, but not the best flavor wise. The taste could have been stronger and there could have been more caramel flavor, but overall it was not bad. It was a nice drink to have in the early morning. The muffin was tasty. Not sure if it was made in house, but after they heated it up for me - it was really good! Could taste the apple and cinnamon; it wasn't too sweet nor was it dry. tl;dr - Really wanted to try the salads or sandwiches, but never got a chance to. Definitely will be back when I'm in the area! Their flavored tea drinks seem to be quite popular, and the food items sound intriguing and priced at an affordable price.

This place is really something different! Sitting in the middle of the small town of Portales, NM,…read moreyou would not expect them to have the diverse menu that they have. I tried several dishes including the Super Bowl, which has rice, vegetables, Teriyaki beef, schrimp and chicken. They are famous for the baked potatoes. The varieties are plenty and these potatoes are huge!! They also offer a large breakfast menu, too. The service is decent. Most of the waitresses are in their early 20's, probably from nearby college, WT. All of them were nice and polite, which give the hometown feel to your meal. I have eaten here several times and have not been disappointed yet!

I'm not from here but this place isn't that bad but I order the teriyaki chicken and shrimp bowl…read morethe sauce is very over powering. The sauce does not taste like teriyaki it tasted more like honey I'm not saying its good or bad but might wanna take a different approach when it comes to your sauce. As for service, it could be improved Working environment looks friendly but when I'm walking in and I stand there for 5 min. With no one to assist me (keep in mind there were people in the back that saw me) I'm just gonna look lost but eventually someone helped. Overall I would say the rating is fair. The atmosphere is great just need to improve on small things. Hope to come again but with a different opinion.

The beer is made here and is outstanding. They have many options. I prefer the blonde pale ale…read morewhich was served at the perfect temperature. The service was prompt, attentive and professional. The prices are very reasonable. The place is clean and comfortable. They play great music that isn't played so loud that you can't have a conversation. The food is very good. I have never had a bad meal here. Today, I had the green chili bacon cheese burger. It was fantastic and obviously a handmade patty. It was cooked perfectly and had wonderful flavor. The seasoned fries were cooked to perfection, but I like mine soft and not crunchy. Overall, a fantastic experience.

If this place re-opens, I hope they have better service AND a better attitude. I was treated in a…read morereally rude way and have not returned. I will not go there again UNLESS they clean up their act.

The only place to get a quick meal. Food is great. Staff is great. Great prices. If you're ever…read morecruising through this area. This is the spot.

The food is delicious, I had the green chili cheese burger with tots and a 44oz sweet tea. All…read moredelicious and served fresh! The service is fast and friendly. Resturant has dine in and drive-thru. Location is super convenient right off HW-70. The restaurant is small but is clean. Prices are reasonable.

Cute quaint little sandwich shop with ice cream too. Services was quick, order at the counter…read more They had gluten free treat which I automatically make them a winner. I was glad to have found this spot for great homemade ice cream. I wish I had found it sooner. I would have had a sandwich there.

This is an amazing place to stop in. Lots of character, friendly people, and amazing service!…read more Highly recommended.

Back when AJ'S was just a food truck, I remember the family expressing desire to one day have their…read morevery own restaurant. I thought to myself, "That's great, but I doubt the community will support them enough to make it happen. There isn't enough emphasis on local business in the town." A couple years later, I found myself sitting down with my wife to eat in their newly aquired place of business. Portales is changing, and the fact that AJ'S is now a new staple of the community reflects that. Their wings are crispy, juicy, and smothered in flavor. I told my wife I actually prefer them to chain restaurants like Buffalo Wild Wings, because the chicken is just that good. Also, they have these monstrous mozzarella sticks that are probably the best in town. As someone who hasn't had reliable transportation for the majority of my time living here, it's great to finally have a viable hangout spot. Once they get their liquor license, I can definitely see myself going there as a regular customer. I hope the spirit of entrepreneurship continues to be cultivated in Portales, and we begin to see more of a desperately needed nightlife crop up in an otherwise empty college town.

Genuinely worst food service i've ever experienced…read more walked in and ALL the tables were covered in the previous customers food, we had to ask to have a table cleaned so we could have somewhere to sit we waited 30 minutes before we just ended up asking for a refund and we still didn't have our food then. We saw two customers together and one separate walk in 5 minutes before we left and they ordered and got their appetizer five minutes later. We asked why they got their food before us and they claimed it was their appetizer- mind you we also ordered an appetizer and that shit sure as hell did not come out five minutes after we sat down, actually it came out never! also those 3 customers actually had to move the plates/food/dirty napkins/and cups off another table to another because there was still nowhere to sit for new customers. also they claimed they were so behind on orders when we watched everyone finish and leave 15 minutes in and then there was only me and my boyfriend and then 10 minutes later was the 3 other customers. genuinely can not say anything about the food's flavor but if you're waiting that long and sitting in a nasty ass environment it better be the best fucking wings i could ever taste