IDA Mae's

Do you recommend this business? ABSOLUTELY!!!! I am so glad that I came across this location. I initially came here wanting some oxtails, but learned that that entree and other southern classics are offered on the weekends only. So instead, I ordered the fried catfish, collard greens, yams and two chicken wings on the side. Everything was seasoned to perfection, cooked thoroughly and tasted nice and fresh. You can tell this location gets a lot of foot traffic by the way people were pulling up and ordering on a regular weekday, and I was so glad to see it . Such friendly workers, with a nice combination of different kinds of people, ranging from young to older people. The guy operating the register either Hispanic or some type of Asian , he was so welcoming and friendly. Happily Answering questions and explaining the menu. I'm not sure if the older black woman that was there present when I was ordering is Ms. Ida Mae. if that was her, that made my visit even more enjoyable/authentic. It's always a plus to see the owners actively working together with their team.Location was really clean and instead of just standing around, the workers were walking around sweeping , wiping down tables and counters. That's always a plus. That shows that they value and respect where they work. And as they should. This establishment also attracts some really kind people/customers. It had to have been maybe 5 different parties ordering food Togo , and everyone was talking and helping each other out with the Menu and the returning customers were also answering questions for us newbies and giving their positive feedback. It was definitely an experience that was had. I can't wait to return and try other things on the menu. ....... 10/10.....

Peeps. If you in Waxahachie fall through and support this intimate soul food restaurant. Portions were small but tasted good. #Pkast

Be patient, everything is prepared fresh and worth the wait. The staff makes everyone feel like old friends. And the sweet tea is respectable

I love soul food!!! This spot did not disappoint. I used to hit the BBQ spot that was at this location and am happy with what it is now. Do yourself a favor and give Ida Mae's a shot.

Wow. No other words...just WOW! Seriously though, this food makes me miss Sunday at my Memaws house. Everything was delicious!!!!

Took my son to lunch here today and from the moment we walked in and smelled the food from the moment we left with full bellies was a great experience! Best fried chicken I think I've ever had, we both got chicken wings and even he stripped them to the bone! The Cake Daddy cake bowl was a plus! This will definitely be a regular spot for us now and I'm bummed we didn't make it a point to go sooner!

Today I tried a little soul food restaurant that I just happened to stumble across. Its located across from a property I own. My friends and I were seated in a timely manner (about 10 min wait) it was packed meaning at least 20 people ahead of us. The staff was friendly and the service was great not super fast but understandable as again this is Sunday and a lot of ppl did come here. The food was delicious. My friends loved their catfish and pork chops.. I had the chicken wings .. amazing !! And the atmosphere was very comforting and to have food that reminds you of your childhood meals really hits home .I would come again and recommend as it is good southern cooking.

Went in on a Saturday around two pm and there was a lot of vehicles in the parking and my thought was "this must be good place, I can't wait to taste the hot water cornbread". Its location is perfect for the local people that know it's there but if passing through Waxahachie it's a horrible location so word of mouth is what's going to keep this place in the map. Cute place, there was only 1 table available inside with 4 or 5 tables available outside. We were seated quickly and had our $3 tea in our hands in no time. We both immediately noticed the music playing was nice but it was way too loud which made the people in the building having to talk louder so if you're looking for a quiet place this isn't for you. I ordered the fish with b.e. peas & cabbage and my friend ordered fried pork chop w/ mashed potatoes & mac & cheese and both came with a piece of cornbread. The cornbread was definitely different, it was white & thin with no taste, imo. The fish was so crunchy and I love crunch and it did not have an oily fish taste, perfect imo. Cabbage was soggy and nothing special about the b.e. peas nor mashed potatoes which were from a box. I thought the food was very bland and if things were tweaked a tad with seasonings it would've been much better bc it was cooked perfectly. My friend enjoyed it as much as I did and we both agreed we wouldn't eat there again. I so wanted to love this place! The tea was fresh & sweet.

Great chicken wings and collard greens. Highly recommended. Good and friendly service. We have ordered most items on the menu and have enjoyed every meal. Highly recommended!

The collard greens did not disappoint! Although the greens are what primarily drew me to Ida Mae's, I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. The interior is cozy and the staff friendly. There's a very nice outdoor area for seating. There were two of us who met for lunch there. Between us we had the catfish, smothered pork chops, collard greens, cabbage, black-eyed peas, and mac & cheese.The smothered pork chops were excellent. The meat was very tender and flavorful. The catfish had a nice crispy coating, but my catfish pieces were rather dry. All of the sides were quite good With the collards being the stand out.I will definitely return!