Let me start by saying they make the best ribs that I have had, bar none. And I have had ribs from the Carolinas to here in Oregon, and all over in between (even Spain). They are amazing- meaty, juicy, and incredible sauce. Beyond the ribs, the mac and cheese is also some of the best- I've never made better at home, from scratch. The beans are the same- just amazing.But.You're going to be lucky if you get there when they are open, or when they have any food left. I stopped by The Yard last Tuesday for lunch. I know JoJo's isn't open on Tuesdays, but it sounded so good I decided to go back down on Saturday to get dinner (we live 45 minutes away- not just down the street). Guess what? Closed. And it was just after 5pm- it's not like I got down there 15 minutes before they closed and they left a little early.This isn't the first time they have randomly been closed on what are "supposed" to be their open days, either.Even when they are open, we've found they run out of food very often- and not just main courses, either. Sides seem to be in short supply. I totally understand not wanting to get stuck with a bunch of extra ribs or chicken, but having plenty of beans, mac and cheese, or coleslaw seems like a no-brainier.I feel like they would be wildly successful if they had better management- let who ever makes that amazing food keep doing it, but maybe turn the business portion over to someone else.If you're at the Yard and are lucky enough to be there when JoJo's is open- you will not be disappointed with food or how friendly their staff is.
This guy is doing it right !!!! The ribs are outrageous, almost criminal in how flavorful and tender they are, and the chicken isn't far behind. The sides are all excellent, scratch homemade. Every time that I go to this food cart there is a line of people (those in the know) waiting to order as soon as he opens the window. He serves a ton of food for hours and still sells out ahead of every other cart. And he has his family up in the mix, working with him. This is the kind of operation to support, great food and great people keeping it in the family, while radiating positivity out of the cart the whole time. I dig it. Dude is an Army vet too, so respect for that as well. Nothing not to love here...
I was a first time customer at the end of one of the first sunny days this year.I ordered the "Wednesday Special" beef brisket with french fries.Unfortunately the outside of the brisket was over cooked and dry. Which was a shame. As the center portion was tender and delicious. The bbq sauce was tasty and not overwhelming.The fries were cooked to perfection and served hot.
JoJo’s Soul Food & Memphis BBQ is absolutely AMAZING!My husband and I ordered the chicken plate and were pleased beyond measure with the perfectly done Smokey BBQ chicken, melt in your mouth mac, perfect cornbread, and yummy collard greens.JoJo himself was manning the shop and was an absolute delight to meet.This is by far our new favorite local spot!
JoJo’s Soul Food is so packed with Memphis BBQ and other delightful things that you won’t go home hungry and you will certainly have leftovers! The family recipes are delicious and Mac and cheese will have you coming back for more!
Thank you for catering the food for my daughter's event at Western Oregon. The chicken and ribs platters were a hit and added a real flare to the event. We take pride in our black owned businesses and love seeing you for Catfish Friday!! We thank you for your generosity and support during our daughter's Black History Month event and will continue supporting your business year 'round. Cheers to a plate full of Mac n Cheese, Baked Beans, and Greens!
Very delicious and savory flavors with this food truck. It being a Friday, my mother and I had to come here for their fried catfish and hushpuppies; she had been looking forward to it all week. We even came back three hours later to order it because the guy had closed earlier in the day to make more food for the evening. Needless to say, it was worth it. The catfish was flaky and crispy, well-seasoned, and the dipping sauce that accompanied it was refreshing and complemented it super well—I could’ve eaten it from the container. The hushpuppies were great too with a subtle hint of spice. We also got an order of all their sides, and those were a home-run too; the collards were perfectly cooked and had a deep, complex flavor that made me wish I ordered more. The mac and cheese was super thick, creamy and decadent, and there was a hint of something I couldn’t put my finger on that made it extra good. The beans were great too, with tiny chunks of meat. My father got the chicken and ribs combo, and while I didn't get to taste any of that, he said they were very delicious. He said you could really taste the smokiness, but it wasn't overwhelming and the meat was all tender and juicy. Overall, a great place for some good old soul food. The ONLY thing I have to say that isn't exactly favorable is the wait time. I don't want to dock any stars for this because for one, there was only one guy who was making the food, taking orders, AND serving—he truly was a one-man-show. And for another, he's—understandably—a pretty popular food cart at the Yard Park, so it wasn't like he wasn't getting customers lined up at his stall. At one point, he had to write on his sign that he couldn't take anymore orders until he finished the others. But it did unfortunately take awhile for our order to be fulfilled. Otherwise, I'll be hitting this place up again for everything. I’d love to try their fried chicken and wings next time, and I’ll definitely be getting several order of collards then.
The best restaurant Ive taken my wife to since we moved to Oregon. The fried okra greens was almost as good as my mom's. We need a couple more of your places brother. So good!
This place is delicious. I just wished i didnt have to drive across town to find out what time the dinner portion is going to be ready, the phone number i called listed is a man not associated with JoJos. Need a new phone number!
Never had a bad experience; chefs always making me smile, ribs and chicken done perfectly (never burnt). Absolute fav for BBQ!