The Soul Food Shak

Before today... Soul food Shak would have gotten 5 stars from me but after tonight's experience, thoroughly done. We went last night to their new location and decided to come back, 2 days in a row, I never do that but I really wanted more catfish cause it's THAT good.. I didn't even have lunch I was looking so forward to going back... I showed up AT 5 after calling and being told they open at 5. I waited OVER an hour for someone else to show up to get my food. After 40 min, the guy was like, "we will take care of you for waiting so long, promise" not only did they NOT "take care of me" dude didn't even tell the lady I wanted catfish before he left so that was another almost 10 min on top of the hour I had to wait! And then. I get three of THE smallest pieces of catfish I have ever paid for. Not cool. Won't be back for a looooonnnggg time.

Fantastic food and the people working here are always really nice. Particularly, I feel like this place is really good at letting you know how long it'll take to get your order and checking in with you to let you know where you're at. It's a minor thing but it makes the wait go by fast and you never have to wonder if you should ask about the status of your order. So far we've tried the chicken strip basket and the potato salad, both were amazing! I am surprised but so so grateful we've got a place this good in MaricopaForgot to mention that we found this place yesterday and we're already back tonight.

Maricopa's hidden gem! The ribs are delicious...tender and meaty! The BBQ sauce is on the side and very good flavor. Loved the baked beans! My only complaint is that I didn't try this place sooner!

Honest food and great service. I love supporting local restaurants and more so when they offer great quality. I ordered the rib sandwich and was really impressed because you not only get a lot of food for your money but you get food that tastes like is been cooked with love.

This is one of those really tough reviews. Let's get it out on the table. Kudos and high fives all day every day to your rib tips, breaded cod, and fried okra. All that was a pure grand slam for me. 5 stars all day. Now the other side, i was really looking forward to some sides that just bring the love. The potato salad, baked beans, and Cole slaw just couldn't make the cut tonight. I was hoping for a sweeter baked beans and the potato salad, nope. Those sides are no more than a 3 star. I feel that picking up some potato salad and baked beans from the grocery deli would be just as good or better. I will definitely be back for more in the future. I'm looking forward to trying the catfish, collard greens, and fried Mac and cheese. I will say tho that I am very grateful that there is some soul food down here for Copians to enjoy!

So I was driving through Maricopa the other day and decided I was getting a little hungry. I'd driven almost non-stop from San Diego with very few breaks and it was about here that I was feeling the consequences. So I searched through Yelp for something in Maricopa that wasn't the Maricopa location of some freaking chain restaurant. Oddly enough, this so called Soul Food Shak came up and caught my eye as something out of the ordinary. It wasn't part of the main mall area of Maricopa so I figured it'd be a little adventure as well. Going north on the 347 (North John Wayne Parkway) you turn southeast on the Casa Grande Highway right after crossing the railroad tracks. Is it on the wrong side of the tracks? Who the hell cares? It's Maricopa. BFE. One step above Gila Bend which was the crappy little town I used to have to drive through when coming from San Diego when I lived on the Wesside. So Maricopa might be a few notches above that. So a few moments eastward and you'll spot the shotgun shack on the right hand side. Can't miss it. It's in the Stage Stop Market Place by the Calvary Chapel. Lotsa parking. Bring cash. Ignore the Square sticker on the window - they don't have that anymore. So the guy with the grill is pretty chill - not sure if he was Uncle D but I got the catfish dinner. COmes with catfish, tartar sauce, Louisiana hot sauce (I'm guessing but that's what it tasted like), and whatever sides you ordered. I ordered the cole slaw and collard greens. Cole slaw was ok. Catfish was pretty standard. I would definitely get the collard greens again though. To be fair, I came on a day that the full menu wasn't available. I really would have loved to try the ribs but they are only available on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Oh. I forgot to mention that the dinner came with a slice of cake. Homemade Butter Glaze Cake. I'll be passing through Maricopa someday again and I'll have to try the other stuff I missed - okra, rib tips, brisket, pulled pork, hot links, chicken strips, fried pickles, baked beans, potato salad, etc. This first experience I would rate as 3.5 stars but I'll round an extra star up for being a funky place that's not a chain and offers an alternative to all that Sysco crap.

Soul Food Shak, ribs, green, and catfish. Yummy, ribs fall off the bone (dry rub) side sauce is delicious vinegar base, catfish flaky, batter is tender and just the right breading. Greens a little soppy, still good and could not stop eating them! We will be trying other items.

Okay let me start off by saying this place is AMAZING!!!! I pass by this little shak every single day and have always wanted to try it out but was a little iffy because of it being so tiny, I didn't think it was possible to cook such great food in such little space but don't let it fool you, great things come in small packages!!! Also they DO ACCEPT CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS!!

I moved here from Florida and have driven by this place for 6 months. Finally stopped. I met Omar and he is the friendliest guy you will meet. I had the catfish lunch with collard greens. Lord have mercy, the collard greens were amazing. Being a southern girl, the were dead on fantastic!!!! My husband had the pulled pork sandwich and cole slaw. He also loved it. We will be eating there again. Can't wait to try something else. Way to go Omar....hope you and the shak are around for a long time.