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Tasting Soul Food

Soul food restaurant · Peoria, AZ · reviewed since 2021

How the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 64%85+54Reliability 28%90+25.4Replies to reviews 8%100+8.2Experts Score= 88Not enough data for value; its weight is shared by the others.Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.88SCORE
AGradeLetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20.
#48 of 121 caterersPosition by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. · better than 61%
4.8 ★★★★★ 93 Google reviews · 24 photos
91%five-star reviews
5.00★last 12 monthsAverage stars on reviews from the last 12 months only.
0%1–2★ in 2 yearsShare of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months — or the 20 newest reviews when the company had fewer than 20 in that time.
99%reviews answered by the owner
Oct 2026latest review

Tasting Soul Food at a glance

Google reviewers rate Tasting Soul Food 4.8 out of 5 based on 93 reviews, with the owner responding to 99% of feedback. Customers frequently praise the generous portions, reasonable pricing, and quick service, noting that the catfish, shrimp, and sides are often described as home-cooked and delicious. While most experiences are positive, a few lower-rated comments criticize the food for being average or suggest that portions may be small relative to the cost.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 93 reviews (91% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 93 Google reviews (81 with written comments, 11 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 99% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 10, 2026.
  • Service: Caterer serving Peoria, Arizona.

Data from Google, last updated November 1, 2026.

Score profile vs other caterers

Score per factor (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: momentum and replies to reviews; weakest: satisfaction.

Satisfaction85Reliability90Craft & service–Value–Momentum100Replies to reviews100Satisfaction: 85 (median 87)Reliability: 90 (median 87)Momentum: 100 (median 100)Replies to reviews: 100 (median 35)
Tasting Soul FoodCaterers median0 = centre, 100 = best
SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Tasting Soul Food: 85/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
85
ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Tasting Soul Food: 90/100 on this factor. Category median: 87.A
90
Craft & serviceCraft & service · penalty only, up to −10 pointsGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 99.–
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Not enough reviews for this factor yet. Category median: 95.–
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MomentumMomentum · penalty only, up to −10 pointsPenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Tasting Soul Food: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 100.A
100
Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Tasting Soul Food: 100/100 on this factor. Category median: 35.A
100

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Star ratings

93 Google reviews we collected

  • 5 stars8591%
  • 4 stars44%
  • 3 stars22%
  • 2 stars11%
  • 1 star11%

Praise vs complaints

Phrases our text analysis found in 81 written reviews

  • Praise5698%
  • Complaints12%

Topic share

How often each topic comes up in the written reviews

  • Staff & attitude1832%
  • Price & value1323%
  • Would recommend1323%
  • Quality & results47%
  • Speed & response47%
  • Honesty & trust35%
  • Communication24%

What customers talk about

We read 81 written reviews and marked every phrase about these topics. The same colors are highlighted in the reviews.

  • “She brought it out to the car and was super friendly.”
  • “The baked beans B-, too dry Cornbread B- too dry Overall still fantastic meal and great value.”
  • “I recommend this Tasting Soul over " Mommas Soul Fish and Chicken in Phoenix 🍤.”
  • “Awesome experience to my belly and taste buds👏🏽👏🏽 Uber.”
  • “Fast, friendly and delicious food.”
  • “My partner and I stopped by to grab lunch and honestly the food was delicious!”
  • “Great communication.”

People customers mention

  • Phoenix 5 reviews
  • Catfish 3 reviews
  • South 3 reviews

praise complaint · found by our text analysis, Google review wording unchanged.

Recent reviews

Patricia7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

The Catfish was fluffy and perfectly cooked as were the shrimp. Greens were fresh and delicious. We’ll order again and try the black eyed peas…

Sonya6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 4 months ago★★★★★

Ive been craving catfish for a long while thinking I gotta drive 40 mins to down town phx. Turns out this place is in my glendale neighborhood! Best, freshest catfish or any fish dinner that i can remember eating! Fast, friendly and delicious food. Give them a call. Thanks guys!

Kristina12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

I had the turkey leg dinner with pepper gravy, candied yams, and fried okra. It came with a dinner roll and coffee cake with a drink. The food was AMAZING and quite the experience to pick up at someone's house! She brought it out to the car and was super friendly. I wish them all the best and can't wait to try the catfish! Tons of food for the price!

Customer photo from Kristina's review
Kristil's1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 6 months ago★★★★★

The catfish was very good. I loved the black eyed peas! I was pleasantly surprised to receive all this food and drink for only $15! The owner told us the food would be ready in 20 minutes. We arrived a little bit early so we had to wait, but we were greeted with a pleasant smile and a courtesy check-in that our food…

Customer photo from Kristil's's review
FredLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Tried it for the first time after 2 coworkers raving about it. I was NOT disappointed! This is the best $15 meal around hands down! Im a big guy and it made me fat & happy. 10/10 would reccommend and go back often.

Customer photo from Fred's review
Chaplain7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 8 months ago★★★★★

Fried fish excellent Shrimp excellent Felt like my auntie prepared it just for me. Good price Great communication. Quick service. Call to place your order.

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Customer reviews

4.8 ★★★★★ 93 reviews on Google · rating breakdown

Reviews from Google, shown as published (original wording, unedited).

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James Flippen1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews James has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Catfish and shrimp was real good

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

I’m glad you enjoyed. Thanks for the support see you soon…

Patricia Nichols7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Patricia has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The Catfish was fluffy and perfectly cooked as were the shrimp. Greens were fresh and delicious. We’ll order again and try the black eyed peas…

  • Meal type: Dinner
  • Reservation: Not sure
  • Group size: Not sure
Response from the owner · a month ago

Thank you so much for your support. Glad you enjoyed. We value our customers. See you soon.

Nathan BrownLocal Guide · 35 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Nathan has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very yummy and good service.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Glad you enjoyed! Thanks for your support.

George SproullsLocal Guide · 62 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews George has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Almost like home. Catfish is really good.

  • Meal type: Dinner
  • Price per person: $10–20
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Glad you enjoyed. Thanks for your support!

Sonya6 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Sonya has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Ive been craving catfish for a long while thinking I gotta drive 40 mins to down town phx. Turns out this place is in my glendale neighborhood! Best, freshest catfish or any fish dinner that i can remember eating! Fast, friendly and delicious food. Give them a call. Thanks guys!

  • Meal type: Dinner
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

No thank you for your support! Glad you enjoyed. Hope to see you again.

Champagne MinnifieldLocal Guide · 19 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Champagne has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Love the inviting energy…Food is sooooooo good

Response from the owner · 5 months ago

Thank you for your support! Tasting Soul Food value their customers. Glad you enjoy. Hope to see you soon…

Kristina Ferro12 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Kristina has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

I had the turkey leg dinner with pepper gravy, candied yams, and fried okra. It came with a dinner roll and coffee cake with a drink. The food was AMAZING and quite the experience to pick up at someone's house! She brought it out to the car and was super friendly. I wish them all the best and can't wait to try the catfish! Tons of food for the price!

  • Price per person: $10–20
Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thank you for your support! We value all our customers. See you soon!

Kristil's Canyon Scents Candles1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews Kristil's has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

The catfish was very good. I loved the black eyed peas! I was pleasantly surprised to receive all this food and drink for only $15! The owner told us the food would be ready in 20 minutes. We arrived a little bit early so we had to wait, but we were greeted with a pleasant smile and a courtesy check-in that our food would be ready shortly. We will order again!

Response from the owner · Edited 2 weeks ago

That is good to hear! Thank you for your support. Thank you for your patience…see you soon

Ralphie Rojas10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Ralphie has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Very great soul food

  • Meal type: Dinner
  • Price per person: $10–20
  • Group size: 1 person
  • Wait time: No wait
  • Parking space: Not sure
  • Parking options: Free parking lot
Response from the owner · 6 months ago

Thank you for your support! I’m glad you enjoyed. See you soon

Fred KrabachLocal Guide · 16 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews Fred has written across all businesses on Google Maps, not just this one.
Review from Google · view on Google
★★★★★

Tried it for the first time after 2 coworkers raving about it. I was NOT disappointed! This is the best $15 meal around hands down! Im a big guy and it made me fat & happy. 10/10 would reccommend and go back often.

Response from the owner · 8 months ago

That is great to hear! Glad you enjoyed. Thank you for your support

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