Mrs. Jones

I picked up dinner here in the summer after having read all of the wonderful reviews. However, I was very disappointed to find out that the food was NOT good like everyone made it out to be. Both my sister and I ended up tossing out our orders and getting dinner somewhere else. It was a waste of money and time. I’m convinced that anyone who gave them a 4 or 5 stars has NEVER had real soul food before. I couldn’t believe how off these Unilocal reviews were. Gross!

Very sad to know this place is not in business. Wishing Mrs. Jones a speedy recovery and good health. Hopefully — whoever buys the place — will be able to maintain the quality of food and the sheer love with which it was cooked.

There’s a major dearth of soulfood places in Boston and Mrs. Jones was one of the very few around. It had its good and bad, but there wasn’t much to go by… unless you felt like doing KFC. So it’s sad to see this spot close.
The first time I went, I was given a free bbq chicken wing, which was delicious. The sauce was not too sweet and had some good savory tones to it. I went for the fried chicken wings, which was also very savory and not just straight fried batter. The drawback was that if you had to do take-​out, by the time you started eating your food, the fried chicken would be soggy because of the warmth of the other food in your take-​out container.
The ribs were not good, though. They were generally dry and difficult to eat. I thought that was a glaring weakness.
The sides were generally good. The stuffing had some «nasty» bits like gibbet and liver, but it wasn’t too obtrusive and tasted good. The collard greens were smokey and flavorful: probably my favorite of the sides. The mac n’ cheese was in abundance but could have used more flavor.
One drawback that was frustrating was the unannounced closings of the restaurant. My success rate in securing dinner here was less than 50%. You had to call ahead to see if they were open or not. Quite often they would run out of food before dinner, so this was a lunch-​only option.
I wish Mrs. Jones the very best and whatever is ailing the family is gone quickly.

One of Dorchester’s best spots for a homemade-​style dinner. Mrs. Jones’ spot is a great place for some good eats and great service. She and her husband run the restaurant, and they are both very courteous and kind to their customers.
The real selling point is the food. Labeled as «soul food», Mrs. Jones’ menu has a great selection of hot plates with prices that are more than fair. With some southern-​style cooking and friendly, welcoming service, Mrs. Jones’ stands out as one of the better eateries in Dorchester.

OH MY GOD WHERE TO START?
This is seriously my favorite takeout place in my area. If you are a fan of authentic southern cooking you must check out Mrs. Jones. This place NEVER disappoints. This is «feel good» food at its finest. Going though a breakup? Mrs. Jones can heal your broken heart. Recently laid off from work? Have some ribs, you’ll feel better. Need a cheat day from your diet? MOTHERFUCKING MAC AND CHEESE.
Breakdown:
Atmosphere– This place is literally a kitchen and a cash register, and that is fine with me. No fluff necessary when you’re food can cure cancer. Not really, but pretty god damn close. If you want to dine in, there are stools along the wall. If the lack of seating is a deal breaker for you please stop reading this review and go back to your sad, empty life.
Service– This place is run by Mrs. Jones herself and her husband. They get their bright and early and start prepping the food. She runs the register while he puts your plate together– that’s it. Mrs. Jones is a sweet lady who remembers her regulars and is always down for some small talk. If you’re not sure what to get she can give you some great recommendations. Her husband doesn’t speak but that’s okay because the food speaks for him.
Food– I always get the fried chicken wings. I just can’t get anything else because they are so damn wonderful. Not over seasoned and not over breaded. They are deep fried and have an undeniably crispy exterior. I ALWAYS get the Mac and cheese unless she sells out (which is often). You will never have better Mac and cheese. Call off the dogs, the search is over. My other side is always a toss up between my other three favorites: mashed potatoes, green beans (with potato chunks in them, don’t overthink it), and homemade potato salad. I’ve also tried the ribs and smothered chicken– both on point.
So do yourself a favor and eat at Mrs. Jones. You will not be sorry!

Did someone say Candied YAMS??? I come to Mrs. Jones for the candied Yams. Everything is so good here but the yams are my favorite. They’re so sweet and so sinful.
I usually rush after work to get there before the corn bread runs out because you don’t want to miss the corn bread either. It’s a cash only establishment and after you try the fried chicken. you might want to throw down a few more bucks for a tip! Mrs. Jones and her employees deserve it. They slave over those stoves for hours cooking up some delicious food. It feels like a home cooked holiday meal every time.
Oh, and don’t even get me started on her cheesy Mac and Cheese! DELICIOUS!

If you are craving for Good traditional Southern Soul Food here in Boston, look no further. This is the place hands down.
Best fried chicken and collard greens I have tried in New England. The mashed potatoes are not only topped with their amazing gravy but Mrs. Jones stuck on top a whole drumstick which has been simmering with the gravy. Apparently, the gravy simmers with huge pieces of chicken.
I have lived in the South for over 15 years and had a hard time finding great southern food here in Boston until a friend of mine suggested me to give Mrs. Jones a try.
Mrs. Jones’ family is from Charlotte, NC and her husband is from Mobile, AL so you know you are going to get the real deal here.

I was in the area today, and there were signs saying «For Sale due to illness». Sad to see it go!