Located in Rio Rancho, New Mexico and is a purveyor of Southern and Cajun cuisine from the esteemed self taught chef Karen Johnson-Bey.
Food for your Soul. At K’Lynns our menu offers unique flavors with a mix of Southern and Cajun cuisines. From fried catfish, collard greens and plantain to etouffee, gumbo and po boys. With my family Caribbean history I could not resist adding jerk chicken to the mix as well. While enjoying your meal you can quench your thirst with one of our specialty drinks such as Norma grape ginger ale kool aid or sparkling peach soda.
Oh, don’t forget our sweet potato pie and other desserts.
Catering Services ~ we have you covered. From companies wanting daily, weekly or monthly catering to weddings and all events in between. K’Lynn’s offers delicious menus such as New Mexican, Italian, American, Asian, Mediterranean, Caribbean & Southern cuisines.
Contact us for a courtesy consultation, we will gladly customize a menu for you. From appetizers, full meals to dessert bars. Elegant to casual affairs.
New Mexico Homes, a resource for Albuquerque, NM Real Estate, recently featured us in an article. Read it here: Have a Hearty Southern Meal at K’Lynn’s Southern and Cajun Fusion.
Phone
505-453-3068
Location
4300 Ridgecrest Dr SE O, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
Hours - Last dine in at 630 and last take out at 645
Wednesday 11AM–700 PM
Thursday 11AM–700PM
Friday 11AM–700 PM
Saturday 11AM–700 PM
Sunday - Closed
Monday - Closed
Tuesday - Closed
About
I am Karen Johnson-Bey, known as Klynn, owner of K’Lynn’s Catering and K’Lynn’s Southern & Cajun Fusion. I’m a self taught chef and started cooking when I was 9 years old. Inspired by my parents and watching cooking shows, I developed a love for cooking. I’m not a formally trained chef, however, I am an experienced professional. Early on I started catering, and later opened a café. After a hiatus, I returned full time to what I enjoy most – cooking! The love of creating, cooking, and eating makes my profession seem anything but a ‘job’. Our food is always delicious and made with the best ingredients available.
Catering ~ My staff and I have a goal – to provide a great, memorable experience for you and your guests. We will work with your vision and budget so you can be a guest at your next event. Additional services provided on request include – food servers, coat check service, bar tending, New Mexico certified alcohol servers, valet parking attendants, linen rental, and almost all that is needed to complete your event.
Greetings!
Happy New Year! What's happening at K'Lynn's in January.
Jan 1st - Thursday New Year's day black eyed pea, collard greens and cornbread
- French onion soup
Jan 2nd - 1/2 lb catfish nuggets, fries and slaw
We will not have the First Sunday, however, if you would like to order an oxtail plate to enjoy in the comfort of your home, we can make it happen. We will shop, prepare and have this easy clean up, delicious meal ready for pick up on Saturday 1/3/26
Please place your order no later than Friday 1/2/26 by noon. Each plate will include oxtails smothered in gravy, over rice. With your choice of (1) side and cornbread.
Jan 7th - Cajun fried bread taco
Jan 8th - New England clam chowder
Jan15th - Marry me chicken soup
Jan 16th - The 3rd Friday Oxtails plates and cornbread bowls
Jan 22nd - Corn chowder
Desserts:
Red velvet banana pudding cake
German chocolate pudding cake
Eggnog tres leche
Jan 31st - Starting at 8 a.m. We will be open all day during our regular hours. Mini breakfast featuring our signature beignets, biscuits and sausage gravy, fried chicken biscuit smothered in sausage gravy, gooey butter cake, blueberry swim biscuits, shrimp and grits, and chicory coffee.
Keep an eye out on any of our social media pages for our upcoming reintroduction of meal prep services.
Cheers!
Catering - We cater large or small groups for any event including, delivered daily, weekly and monthly meals. BOOK now for your upcoming events . We offer a variety of cuisines to choose from. New Mexican, American, Italian, Southern and Cajun. We also have a small event room for rent….Feel free to email us with any of your catering inquiries to klynnscateringllc@gmail.com
Egift Cards
looking FOR THE PERFECT GIFT K’Lynn’s now offers egift cards. We also have the traditional gift cards as well.
Click the link below to order your egift cards
https://squareup.com/gift/E9G478GH8QHSG/order
basic caterinG
DID YOU KNOW K’LYNN’S STARTED OFF BY DOING CATERING OVER 35 YEARS AGO?
WE CONTIUE TO OFFER CATERING SERVICES TO SATISFY ANY PALATE WITH NUMEROUS CUISINES TO CHOOSE FROM. KLYNNS CAN DESIGN A MENU TO MEET YOUR NEEDS.
WE ALSO HAVE A PRIVATE EVENT SPACE FOR UP TO 30 PEOPLE OR MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE ENTIRE RESTAURANT SPACE. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE DETAILS. klynnscateringllc@gmail.co
For groups - minimum 25 guests
All the menus below are $23.50. pp
New Mexican
HOMEMADE CHIPS AND SALSA
CHOICE OF (2) GREEN CHILI CHICKEN, CHEESE OR SOUR CREAM ENCHILADAS. RED CHILI BEEF ENCHILADAS, CARNE ADOVADA
SEASONED PINTO BEANS
SPANISH OR CILANTRO RICE
FLOUR TORTILLAS
*Italian
TOSSED OR CESAR SALAD
CHOICE OF (2) CHICKEN BAKE , BEEF BOLOGNESE, MEATBALLS IN MARINARA SAUCE WITH PASTA, BAKED PASTA WITH CHEESE (MEATLESS), GRILLED VEGGIES WITH OLIVE OIL INFUSED PASTA
GARLIC BREAD
*American
TOSSED SALAD
BONELESS ROSEMARY BAKED CHICKEN THIGHS IN A CREAM SAUCE
SEASONED GREEN BEANS , BUTTERED CORN SAUTEED, ROASTED CARROTS OR GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
MASH POTATOES( TRADITIONAL, ROSEMARY, OR ROASTED GARLIC) OR SEASONED RICE
ROLLS
*Cajun and Southern
CHOICE OF (2) JAMBALAYA WITH RICE, GUMBO WITH RICE, ETOUFFEE WITH RICE, KINGS PASTA ( SHRIMP AND ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE WITH OUR CREOLE SAUCE, FRIED CHICKEN STRIPS OR SHRIMP AND GRITS GARNISHED WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE
CHOICE OF (2) COLLARD GREENS, RED BEANS AND RICE, STEWED TOMATOES WITH OKRA, OR SOUTHERN STYLE GREEN BEANS
CORNBREAD OR CAJUN TOAST
BBQ
CHOICE OF (2) PULLED PORK , PULLED CHICKEN
CHOICE OF (2) POTATO SALAD, STEWED TOMAOTOES WITH OKRA, COLE SLAW, BAKED BEANS OR CORN ON THE COB
YEAST ROLLS OR CORNBREAD
All half pans to serve up to 10 guests. And all full pans up to 20 guests.
A la carte
Oxtail $285/$570
Fried frog legs $185/$370
Fried chicken wings $85/$170
Turkey wings/drums $170/$340
BBQ oven baked ribs $160/$320
BBQ oven baked chicken (thighs, and legs) $90/$180
Baked Rosemary chicken $80/$160
Yellow rice $50/$100
Pigeon peas and rice $65/$130
Cornbread stuffing with or without sausage $75/$150
$85/$170
Baked mac and cheese $60/$120
Baked beans $45/$90
Traditional corn bread $30/$60
Honey butter, blueberry or strawberry corn bread $40/$80
Collard greens w/ smoked turkey $70/$140
Southern green beans $55/$110
Desserts - will serve up to 10 people
All puddings are made from scratch.
Banana pudding $65
Lemon berry pudding cake $85
Pineapple upside down pudding cake $85
Red velvet Tres leche $35
Yellow cake with chocolate frosting $35
Drinks by the gallon….$20
Sweet tea
Unsweet tea
*Normas kool aid ( grape kool aid with ginger ale) 22.50
Cherry spirit 22.50
Grape kool aid
Lemonade
Flavored lemondade $25
Arnold Palmer
Other services:
We have hot boxes for rent.
Great for traveling with food. Keeps hot food hot and cold food cold $`15 each *
We also offer offsite certified alcohol servers at the rate of $40 hr. per server, minimum 4 hrs.
Please visit our website at Klynnsfusion.com for more catering menus and other services.
Want to customize a menu just let us know. Additional services: staff(to serve) disposable ware, alcohol servers, chafers and sterno can be provided for an additional fee.
Welcome to K’Lynn’s meal prepped meals
Want to avoid meal planning, shopping and clean up stress? K’Lynn’s will do this for you , so you can enjoy eating delicious high quality meals prepared in a certified approved kitchen. Where we always get a grade A rating. All food is packaged in BPA-free recyclable containers. Enjoy meals and clean up all in a few minutes.
I prepare meals as though I am cooking for myself and my family . No nut oils, no msg, fresh ingredients, aimed to please the palate. Most of our meals will be high protein, with an option to make some variations for your personal needs. Such as extra protein etc. Just let us know when you order.
Our new weekly menus are available every Monday through Wednesday. Order must be placed and and paid for no later than 8 p.m. on Wednesday.
To place an order -
Email your options to klynnscateringllc@gmail.com
2. Choose your meals
* Let us know if you have any food allergies or food you do not love *
3. Choose delivery or pick up and send email
*If delivery please include delivery address*
4. Once we receive your order we will confirm and send the link to make payment.
Weekly menu prices on set menu
3 meals $60.00 Introductory until 2/18/26
5 meals $92.50
7 meals $ 129.50
10 meals $ 185
20 meals $340
Bulk -
By the pound for pick up every Saturday or add to your weekly meals. Convenient addition to any meal or stand alone high-protein option.
Season chicken breast - 16 oz ready-to-eat, high protein packaged bulk . $14.00
Ground turkey - 16 oz ready-to-eat cooked ground turkey is a high-protein, low-fat option $12.00
Ground beef - 16 oz ready-to-eat lean cooked ground beef $14
Pick up Saturdays 4 - 6 p.m. Mondays 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Delivery (charges apply) Mondays 5- 7 p.m.
Placitas (delivered to one location for pick up) Sundays 11 a.m.
Menu -
Marry me chicken pasta, chicken breast, high protein pasta. Served with roasted Brussel sprouts or seasoned green beans
Jerk meatballs ground beef in a creamy curry jerk sauce, yellow rice and roasted broccoli , garnished with plantain GF
Protein bowl ( shredded chicken breast ) black beans, corn, shredded cheese, garnished with fresh pico de gallo which includes cilantro and lime. Over Jasmine rice GF
Meatloaf ( lean ground beef), creamy mash potatoes or mash cauliflower and seasoned green beans or buttered corn GF
Shrimp ramen bowl in a delicious broth, bok choy, carrots garnished with hard boiled egg. Sriracha
Vegan gumbo - Cajun trinity, okra, smoked kidney beans , a delicious roux and all the traditional gumbo seasonings
Additional pricing - Extra protein non seafood 4 oz $5…. seafood 4 oz $8