Portales Menu

  • Sauces

    When it comes to sauce, we don't mess around! Customize your order by tossing your chicken in one, or more than one, of our 13 different flavors! We will toss anything on the menu in a sauce! Just ask!

    • Buffalo Ranch
      Nothing beats the perfect blend of spicy buffalo and creamy ranch! So we combined the two for a bit of heat for your favorite entrée! Great for dipping and used on our hand battered sammich!
      • Green Chili Ranch
        We use authentic New Mexico green chili in our creamy ranch to make a perfect combination of heat and tangy ranch! Great for dipping or on your favorite menu item!
        • Garlic Parmesan
          One of our most popular flavors, our Garlic Parm is closer to a dry rub than a sauce. Made in house, it is bursting with flavor! This flavor is perfect for those sticking to a meal plan or looking for Keto friendly foods.
          • Bacon Parmesan Ranch
            Bacon? Good! Parmesan? Good! Ranch? Good! This new flavor is nothing but GOOD! Very much Keto friendly!
            • Lemon Pepper
              Our lemon pepper is a dry seasoning we sprinkle over anything you want it on. Also, this is Keto friendly Try it wet with our buffalo or hot buffalo for a unique blend of flavor and heat.
              • Honey Mustard
                Made in house, this sweet mustard is a favorite amongst our customers.
                • AJs Gold
                  A perfect blend of sweet and tangy, our version of a golden BBQ sauce is great on everything! From wings to salads, and even for dipping our hand battered onion rings!
                  • Honey Chipotle BBQ
                    With more sweet than heat, our Honey Chipotle BBQ is by far our most popular flavor! Try it on your strips next time, you will not be disappointed.
                    • Teriyaki
                      This is our own recipe of a traditionally sweet teriyaki sauce. Goes great on wraps and salads!
                      • Buffalo
                        A traditional buffalo sauce with a nice medium level heat. All of our buffalo flavors are Keto friendly.
                        • Caribbean Jerk
                          An authentic jerk spice that is sweet with cinnamon and sugar but hot with cayenne pepper and paprika.
                          • Paprikash
                            Inspired by our late Grandma Corrigan, this is a smoked paprika and oil based sauce with a slight kick. Those looking for unique flavor will want to try this. But be careful, those who try it, love it!
                            • House (Spicy BBQ)
                              Our house BBQ is a spicy BBQ with just the right amount of sweet, heat and tang! Another of our more popular flavors! Great on wings!
                              • Lieutenant 41
                                Lieutenant 41 is a sweet red chili sauce that is named after the late Scotty Watson of the Portales Fire Dept.
                                • Mango Habanero
                                  Made from scratch, our mango habaneros sauce is not like the others you've probably had. We use real mangos and habaneros for a fabulous blend of sweet and heat. Not hot enough, ask us to add some heat!
                                  • Hot Buffalo
                                    An even mix of our traditional buffalo and xtra hot buffalo makes for a just right hot level heat.
                                    • Xtra Hot Buffalo
                                      This may be too hot for most, but the flavor is amazing!
                                      • Ghost Pepper
                                        Okay, now you're just outta control! Made with ghost pepper sauce, this one just may make ya cry. Consume at your own risk.
                                        • Dill Pickle
                                          Love pickles? Then this is the flavor for you! Try it on our wings or maybe over a salad!
                                          • Salt and Vinegar
                                            A perfect blend of salty and sour
                                            • Salt and Pepper
                                              Plain and simple, salt meet pepper!
                                              • Try 'em All!
                                                Can't decide or maybe you're just not ready for a long term commitment to a sauce, try them all! You can try each of our sauces until you find your favorite! This option is available with most entrees and includes a side portion of each flavor for you to dip to your hearts content.
                                                $9.95

                                              • Side Items

                                                Delicious hand-battered side items to complete your meal!

                                                • Monster Mozzarella Sticks
                                                  These Sticks are truly MONSTER. Orders come in 2, 3 or 5 with your choice of dipping sauce
                                                  • 2 Piece
                                                    $6.95
                                                  • 3 Piece
                                                    $8.95
                                                  • 5 Piece
                                                    $11.95
                                                • Onion Rings
                                                  Always fresh, always crispy . . . think of all the tears that went into making these for you. . . . not literally into them, but . . .well, you get the idea.
                                                  $7.95
                                                  • None
                                                  • Try 'em All
                                                    $9.95
                                                  • Ranch
                                                  • Green Chili Ranch
                                                    $0.25
                                                  • Buffalo Ranch
                                                    $0.25
                                                  • Marinara
                                                  • Bleu Cheese
                                                  • Ketchup
                                                  • Lemon Pepper
                                                  • Dill Pickle
                                                  • Salt & Pepper
                                                  • Salt & Vinegar
                                                  • Honey Mustard
                                                  • Garlic Parm
                                                  • Bacon Parm
                                                  • Honey Chipotle BBQ
                                                  • AJs Gold (recommended)
                                                  • Teriyaki
                                                  • Lt 41
                                                  • Paprikash
                                                  • Caribbean Jerk
                                                  • House (Spicy BBQ)
                                                  • Buffalo
                                                  • Hot Buffalo
                                                  • Mango Habanero
                                                  • Xtra Hot (KITT)
                                                  • Ghost Buffalo
                                                • Fried Pickles
                                                  Research has shown pickles help recovery from a hangover . . . We open at 10:30 a.m. in case you were wondering.
                                                  $7.95
                                                  • None
                                                  • Try 'em All
                                                    $9.95
                                                  • Ranch
                                                  • Green Chili Ranch (recommended)
                                                    $0.25
                                                  • Buffalo Ranch
                                                    $0.25
                                                  • Marinara
                                                  • Bleu Cheese
                                                  • Ketchup
                                                  • Lemon Pepper
                                                  • Dill Pickle
                                                  • Salt & Pepper
                                                  • Salt & Vinegar
                                                  • Honey Mustard
                                                  • Bacon Parm
                                                  • Garlic Parm
                                                  • Honey Chipotle BBQ
                                                  • AJ's Gold
                                                  • Teriyaki
                                                  • Lt 41
                                                  • Paprikash
                                                  • Caribbean Jerk
                                                  • House (Spicy BBQ)
                                                  • Buffalo
                                                  • Hot Buffalo
                                                  • Mango Habanero
                                                  • Xtra Hot (KITT)
                                                  • Ghost Buffalo
                                                • Fried Mushrooms
                                                  Crispy fungi fried to a golden brown. Mushrooms have as many antioxidants as vegetables. Choose a sauce for dipping or get adventurous and try them tossed in a sauce! They are FABULOUS tossed in the Garlic Parmesan!
                                                  $7.95
                                                  • Plain
                                                  • Tossed
                                                    $1
                                                • Natural Cut Fries
                                                  This means they are cut from a potato, no I mean, WE cut them from a potato. One . . . Fry . . . at . . . a . . . . time, just for you!
                                                  • Small
                                                    $3.95
                                                  • Large
                                                    $5.95
                                                • The App Sampler
                                                  Can't decide between our beer battered side items? This sampler lets you indulge in three of our most popular items. Comes with 2 monster mozzarella sticks, fried pickles and fried mushrooms. Served with your choice of up to three dipping sauces!
                                                  $14.95
                                                  • Plain
                                                  • Tossed
                                                    $1
                                                • AJ's Irish Nachos
                                                  Our spin on chicken nachos! Take crispy or grilled chicken, tomatoes, jack cheese, your choice of sauce and dressing layered over thin and crispy potato chips!
                                                  $9.95
                                                  • None
                                                  • Crispy
                                                  • Grilled
                                                • Side Salad
                                                  A scaled down portion of our chicken salad, but without the protein.
                                                  $5.95
                                                  • No Dressing
                                                  • Ranch
                                                  • Bleu Cheese
                                                  • Vinaigrette
                                                  • Italian
                                                  • Thousand Island
                                                  • Honey Mustard
                                                • Veggie Tray
                                                  Side order of fresh cut celery and baby carrots. Choice of dressing for dipping
                                                  $5.95
                                                  • None
                                                  • Ranch
                                                  • Green Chili Ranch
                                                    $0.25
                                                  • Buffalo Ranch
                                                    $0.25
                                                  • Bleu Cheese
                                                  • Ranch and Bleu Cheese
                                                    $0.50
                                                • Extra Dressing
                                                  Need extra ranch or bleu cheese? Served in 2oz portion cups Select how many you need an we will be sure you have the right amount!
                                                  $0.75
                                                  • Ranch Cup
                                                  • Green Chili Ranch
                                                  • Buffalo Ranch
                                                  • Bleu Cheese Cup
                                                • Extra Sauce Cups
                                                  2oz cups of any sauce you want
                                                  $0.95
                                                  • Lemon Pepper
                                                  • Dill Pickle
                                                  • Salt & Pepper
                                                  • Salt & Vinegar
                                                  • Garlic Parm
                                                  • Bacon Parm
                                                  • Honey Mustard
                                                  • Honey Chipotle BBQ
                                                  • AJ's Gold
                                                  • Teriyaki
                                                  • Lt 41
                                                  • Caribbean Jerk
                                                  • House (Spicy BBQ)
                                                  • Paprikash
                                                  • Buffalo (med)
                                                  • Hot Buffalo
                                                  • Mango Habanero
                                                  • Xtra Hot Buffalo (KITT)
                                                  • Ghost Buffalo
                                                    $0.50
                                                • 12oz Sauce Bottle
                                                  When an extra 2oz cup just wont cut it. Or maybe you prefer our sauces on something besides wings! **Not available for dill pickle, salt & pepper, salt & vinegar, garlic parm, bacon parm, or caribbean jerk. Seasoning shakers coming soon for most of these flavors**
                                                  $9.95
                                                  • Green Chili Ranch
                                                  • Buffalo Ranch
                                                  • Garlic Parm
                                                  • Bacon Parm
                                                  • Honey Mustard
                                                  • Honey Chipotle BBQ
                                                  • AJ's Gold
                                                  • Teriyaki
                                                  • Lt 41
                                                  • Caribbean Jerk
                                                  • House (Spicy BBQ)
                                                  • Paprikash
                                                  • Buffalo (med)
                                                  • Hot Buffalo
                                                  • Mango Habanero
                                                  • Xtra Hot Buffalo (KITT)
                                                  • Ghost Buffalo
                                                    $1.95

                                              • Kids Menu

                                                Our Kids Meals come with your choice of 3 wings, 1 chicken strip or 1 slider. Served with drink, fries, veggies and choice of a cookie or a toy.

                                                • Kids Meal
                                                  Our Kids Meals come with your choice of 3 wings, 1 chicken strip or 1 slider. Served with drink, fries, veggies and choice of a cookie, a toy or both
                                                  $6.95
                                                  • 1 Strip
                                                  • 1 Slider
                                                  • 3 Wings
                                                    $1.95

                                              • LUNCH SPECIAL!

                                                Grab a $10 lunch item and make your tastebuds happy! Available M/W/Th/F 10:30am to 2pm

                                                • 3 Strip LUNCH
                                                  3 our tender and juicy chicken breast strips. Tossed in your choice of sauce, or with sauce on the side for dipping. Served with our famous natural-cut french fries and choice of dressing for dipping. Served with a bottle drink
                                                  $10
                                                  • Tossed
                                                  • On the Side
                                                  • Plain
                                                • 2 Sliders LUNCH
                                                  Chicken cut to size, tossed in your choice of sauce and served on a mini ciabatta roll with dill pickle slices.
                                                  $10
                                                  • Crispy
                                                  • Grilled
                                                • Chicken Salad LUNCH
                                                  Choice of crispy or grilled chicken, tossed in your favoirte AJ's wing sauce. Served over a fresh cut bed of romaine lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes and colby jack cheese!
                                                  $10
                                                  • Grilled
                                                  • Crispy
                                                  • No Chicken
                                                • Vegetarian Salad LUNCH
                                                  A vegetarian twist on our beloved chicken salad. We use sautéed or fried mushrooms in place of chicken.
                                                  $10
                                                  • Sautéed
                                                  • Fried
                                                • Chicken Wrap LUNCH
                                                  Our wrap is a highlight of our lighter menu options! Choose your choice of crispy or grilled chicken and toss it your favorite sauce, wrapped up in a large tortilla with fresh romain lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and shredded cheese! Comes with fries and dressing for dipping.
                                                  $10
                                                  • Grilled
                                                  • Crispy
                                                  • No Chicken
                                                • Vegetarian Wrap LUNCH
                                                  A vegetarian twist on one of our most popular menu items! Choose your sautéed or fried mushrooms and toss them your favorite sauce, all wrapped up in a large tortilla with fresh romain lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and shredded cheese! Comes with fries and dressing for dipping.
                                                  $10
                                                  • Sautéed
                                                  • Fried
                                                • AJs Sammich LUNCH
                                                  Hand battered crispy chicken breast, dill pickle slices and our NEW buffalo ranch sauce on a fluffy brioche bun! Served with fries
                                                  $10
                                                  • Crispy
                                                  • Grilled

                                              • SPECIALS!

                                                Wing specials are available several times throughout the week.

                                                • Saturday Sampler
                                                  Our Saturday Special is available every Saturday! ALL DAY! 18 wings, up to three sauces and a large fry!
                                                  $27.95
                                                  • Tossed
                                                  • Plain
                                                  • Sauce on the Side
                                                • Sunday Special
                                                  Complete your Sunday Funday with our Sunday Special! 24 wings with up to 3 sauces! You can add a large fry for only $3!
                                                  $32.95
                                                  • No, thank you
                                                  • Yes, Large Fry Please
                                                    $3
                                                • Sports Special!
                                                  NBA? NHL? MLB? NFL? Kids tee-ball game? Niece's ballet recital? Complete your gameday with our Sports Special and get dinner handled! 30 wings, up to 3 flavors and a large fry! Available all day, every day!
                                                  $43.95
                                                  • Tossed
                                                  • Plain
                                                  • Sauce on the Side
                                                • Family Special
                                                  Every Wednesday is now Family Night at AJ's WIngs! Our Family Special comes with 24 wings, a large fry and up to 4 drinks!
                                                  $38.95
                                                  • Tossed
                                                  • On the Side
                                                  • Plain

                                              • Bone-In Wings

                                                We provide several plate options depending on the size of your event or appetite. Additional quantities available via phone ordering. Call (575) 226-4010

                                                • 6 Wings
                                                  This should get you started, but come on, you know you'll want more.
                                                  $11.95
                                                  • Tossed
                                                  • Plain
                                                  • Sauce on the Side
                                                • 8 Wings
                                                  That's more like it. Eight flavorful wings just for you . . . or to share with a friend, . . . but really, who wants to share?
                                                  $14.95
                                                  • Tossed
                                                  • Plain
                                                  • Sauce on the Side
                                                • 12 Wings
                                                  Now we're talking. This is for the wing fan that doesn't mess around. let's get serious, you didn't come here to browse, you came to indulge.
                                                  $17.95
                                                  • Tossed
                                                  • Plain
                                                  • Sauce on the Side
                                                • 16 Wings
                                                  $23.95
                                                  • Tossed
                                                  • Plain
                                                  • Sauce on the Side
                                                • 20 Wings
                                                  Now it's a party! Or, you know a buffalo wing is the key to that special someone's heart and you just renewed your Netflix account.
                                                  $28.95
                                                  • Tossed
                                                  • Plain
                                                  • Sauce on the Side
                                                • 24 Wings
                                                  $33.95
                                                  • Tossed
                                                  • Plain
                                                  • Sauce on the Side

                                              • Strips and Sliders

                                                Prefer a boneless option or something a little fancier than wings? Check out our chicken strip and chicken slider plates! Served with fries!

                                                • Chicken Strips with Fries
                                                  Choose 3 or 5 of our tender and juicy chicken breast strips. Tossed in your choice of sauce, or with sauce on the side for dipping. Served with our famous natural-cut french fries and choice of dressing for dipping.
                                                  • 3 Piece
                                                    $10.95
                                                  • 5 Piece
                                                    $15.95
                                                • Chicken Sliders
                                                  Chicken cut to size, tossed in your choice of sauce and served on a mini ciabatta roll with dill pickle slices. Choose 2 or 4 and your choice of dressing for dipping!
                                                  • 2 Slider
                                                    $10.95
                                                  • 4 Slider
                                                    $15.95

                                              • Sandwiches

                                                • AJs Chicken Sammich
                                                  Hand battered crispy chicken breast, dill pickle slices and our NEW buffalo ranch sauce on a fluffy brioche bun! Served with fries
                                                  $9.95
                                                  • Crispy
                                                  • Grilled
                                                • Just the Sammich
                                                  Our new chicken sammich, but without fries!
                                                  $8.95
                                                  • Crispy
                                                  • Grilled

                                              • Combo Plates

                                                Can't decide between wings and strips? Now you don't have to with our new combo plates! The best of both worlds, a couple strips, a couple wings, sauces for both and companioned with our natural cut fries!

                                                • 2 x 4 Combo
                                                  2 strips and 4 wings! A small feast by any measure! Pick a sauce for your strips and a sauce for your wings and enjoy your mix and match masterpiece! Served with our delicious natural cut fries!
                                                  $14.95
                                                  • Tossed
                                                  • On the Side
                                                  • Plain
                                                • 3 x 6 Combo
                                                  A king-sized combo platter that will satisfy the biggest of appetites! Served with 3 strips, 6 wings and fries! If this doesn't fill you up, nothing will!
                                                  $19.95
                                                  • Tossed
                                                  • On the Side
                                                  • Plain

                                              • Wraps and Salads

                                                Looking for something a little on the lighter side? Our fresh wraps and salads will hit the spot!

                                                • Chicken Salad
                                                  Crispy or Grilled with Choice of Sauce and Dressing
                                                  $11.95
                                                  • Grilled
                                                  • Crispy
                                                  • No Chicken
                                                • Vegetarian Salad
                                                  A vegetarian twist on our beloved chicken salad. We use sautéed or fried mushrooms in place of chicken.
                                                  $11.95
                                                  • Sautéed
                                                  • Fried
                                                • Chicken Wrap
                                                  Our wrap is a highlight of our lighter menu options! Choose your choice of crispy or grilled chicken and toss it your favorite sauce, wrapped up in a large tortilla with fresh romain lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and shredded cheese! Comes with fries and dressing for dipping.
                                                  $11.95
                                                  • Grilled
                                                  • Crispy
                                                  • No Chicken
                                                • Vegetarian Wrap
                                                  A vegetarian twist on one of our most popular menu items! Choose your sautéed or fried mushrooms and toss them your favorite sauce, all wrapped up in a large tortilla with fresh romain lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and shredded cheese! Comes with fries and dressing for dipping.
                                                  $11.95
                                                  • Sautéed
                                                  • Fried

                                              • Bulk Bone-In Wings

                                                Large family or special occasion? Or maybe you're just super hungry! We've got ya covered! Don't see the quantity you need? Custom quantities are available by phone! (575) 226-4010

                                                • 50 Piece
                                                  Need to feed the fam? Or just curve your buddies appetites during pre-game? This is perfect for such scenarios! Choose up to four sauces! Served with veggies and dressing for dipping!
                                                  $64.95
                                                  • Tossed
                                                  • Plain
                                                  • Sauce on the Side
                                                • 100 Piece
                                                  Perfect for when the in-laws stop by unannounced! Choose up to 6 sauces!
                                                  $124.95
                                                  • Tossed
                                                  • Plain
                                                  • Sauce on the Side
                                                • 200 Piece
                                                  Now its a party! Perfect for game day!
                                                  $245.95
                                                  • Tossed
                                                  • Plain
                                                  • Sauce on the Side

                                              • Desserts

                                                Oh yes, we do desserts. No meal would be complete without it.

                                                • Strawberry Shortcake
                                                  A sweet and cool dessert option just in time for the heat of summer. Two slices of delicious pound cake, topped with sweetened strawberries, a generous dollop of whipped topping and sprinkled with blueberries!
                                                  $7.95
                                                  • Strawberries
                                                  • Blueberries
                                                  • Whipped Topping
                                                • Cheesecake
                                                  $5.95
                                                  • Plain
                                                  • Chocolate
                                                  • Caramel
                                                  • Strawberry
                                                • Chocolate Cake
                                                  $5.95
                                                  • A la mode
                                                    $1.95
                                                  • Add Strawberries
                                                    $1.95
                                                  • Choclate Sauce
                                                    $0.95
                                                  • Caramel Sauce
                                                    $0.95
                                                  • Add Whipped Topping
                                                    $0.95
                                                • Turtle Cheesecake
                                                  Take a piece of our new york style cheesecake, drizzle it with caramel and chocolate and sprinkle with pecans for a decadent treat!
                                                  $7.95
                                                  • Extra Pecans
                                                    $0.95
                                                  • Extra Chocolate
                                                    $0.95
                                                  • Extra Caramel
                                                    $0.95
                                                  • Whipped Topping
                                                    $0.95
                                                • Chocolate Chunk Cookie
                                                  Prepackaged chocolate chunk cookie from Best Maid!
                                                  $2.25
                                                  • Crispy Bites
                                                    Perfect bite sized pieces of marshmallow heaven! Available in original, fruity and chocolate peanut butter.
                                                    $3.95
                                                    • Marshmallow
                                                    • Fruity
                                                    • Choc Peanut Butter

                                                • Drinks

                                                  • Bottled Drinks
                                                    $2.25
                                                    • Pepsi
                                                    • Cherry Pepsi
                                                    • Diet Pepsi
                                                    • Dr Pepper
                                                    • Dr Pepper Zero
                                                    • Mountain Dew
                                                    • Orange Crush
                                                    • Barqs Root Beer
                                                    • Sprite
                                                    • Minute Maid Lemonade
                                                    • Lipton Brisk with lemon
                                                    • Lipton Peach Tea
                                                  • Bottled Water
                                                    $0.75
                                                    • 2 Liter
                                                      $4.50
                                                      • Pepsi
                                                      • Cherry Pepsi
                                                      • Diet Pepsi
                                                      • Dr Pepper
                                                      • Dr Pepper Zero
                                                      • Orange Crush
                                                      • Sprite
                                                      • Mtn Dew
                                                      • Root Beer
                                                      • Minute Maid Lemonade
                                                      • Lipton Brisk with Lemon
                                                    • BANG Energy
                                                      $3.95
                                                      • Cotton Candy
                                                      • Sour Heads
                                                      • Rainbow Unicorn
                                                    • Juice Box/ YooHoo
                                                      $1.50
                                                      • Juice Box
                                                      • YooHoo

                                                  • Merchandise

                                                    Grab some official AJ's Swag and rep your favorite chicken joint!

                                                    • Saucy AJ Sticker
                                                      Our mascot AJ loves our sauce!
                                                      $2
                                                      • Logo Sticker
                                                        Our Certified Saucy Stamp logo
                                                        $2
                                                        • "Hot" Tub Sticker
                                                          Nothing like a lil relaxation in a "hot" tub!
                                                          $2
                                                          • Saucy AJ Keychain
                                                            Take AJ with you!
                                                            $5.95
                                                            • AJ Keychain
                                                              Our mascot, AJ, saying hello!
                                                              $5.95