There aren't very many places to get soul food in Vegas, so this was a pleasant surprise. It appears to be a family run restaurant and there's not too many staff members here. There was one waitress/hostess here when I came for lunch, so the service was a little slow but expected.
I got the $7 lunch special that comes with an entree choice, two sides, and cornbread. I had the fried chicken, which was decent but not great. I had a drumstick that was cooked to perfection, but a breast piece that was overly salty. Not sure why that was. I also got a chance to try the catfish that my coworker ordered and I would get that if I were to come back. Perfectly crisp and flavorful.
Among the sides I tried, the cabbage and yams were good, while the mac and cheese and collared green were just alright.
The cornbread was very moist with good texture as well.
If there were a 0.5 star rating, I would probably give EllaEm's a 3.5 overall. There are hits or misses on the menu. Also, some extra staff members to help with the service would be beneficial.