Where Southern Que went in, a Mexican restaurant had gone out. Down the block a pizza place I reviewed a couple of years ago had become a catfish house. If Southern Que succeeds, it will be because Mayes provides well-prepared, tasty food and because of his personality. As is often the case with storefront restaurants, Southern Que offers no character whatever except for that displayed by its owner. It's a bare, bright room that could seat about 40 people at rather closely set tables.
Patrons order at the counter where food is kept warm, and food is delivered to the table.
Utensils and cups are plastic, plates are plastic foam, condiments come in little pouches and sealed tubs. I don't love this aspect of storefront dining, but I understand the principle of economy and not having to have dish-washing equipment. Mayes offers beef, pork and chicken barbecue, hot wings, daily vegetables, catfish and sandwiches and hamburgers. The pork barbecue is very good. I particularly liked the chopped shoulder sandwich, of which even the regular version fairly reels under the weight of chopped meat and tangy coleslaw.