50 Best Chicken Restaurants in Houston

“The beautiful cashier Alexus was extremely patient and attentive in taking my order. The food was delicious. I didn't have to wait too long for my order it was out withing 5 minutes. The restaurant was clean and overall my expectations were exceeded. I will definitely be back.“

“Lots of reasons to like Tumble 22...tasty menu, hip atmosphere, friendly...great deserts too.“

“I love spicy food, so I tried the REAPER! And it was meh. Don't get me wrong it WAS spicy, but it didn't taste good. It's like drinking everclear vs a cocktail. It doesn't pull you back in with layers of flavor or nuance. It's just super hot chicken. The real challenge isn't finishing it because of the heat, it's finishing it because of the flavor. The food itself was cooked well and the chicken was juicy. The fries were crispy. There was nothing wrong with the quality of the food. They just need to tweak the seasoning on the REAPER to make it worth the pain.“

“Past through after getting off the cruise and I wish we had one of these in Atlanta because the price was perfect and the food was even better. We took some chicken back to the room and later we realized we had no microwave and we ate it cold and it was still good!!!“

“Came in during the lunch rush and Brian took my order — dude was an absolute pro. Friendly, quick, and actually made me feel like a person instead of just another ticket in the queue. He walked me through the spice levels since I couldn’t decide, gave me an honest recommendation instead of just upselling, and got everything right. Little things like that make a huge difference. Dave’s is lucky to have him on the team. Will def be back and hoping he’s working next time!“

“Recuerda mi tierra mi bella Guatemala“

“Came by here tonight to grab dinner. Not only is the food delicious, it’s reasonably priced, and the staff are very friendly. I will definitely be back!“

“Went to drive thru very Friendly“

“A must visit when in Houston. The chicken is fresh not frozen and there is a difference! In addition to fresh and good food the service is exceptional. Thank you Alyssa for super service! You made believers out of these first timers. We will be back.“

“The crispy spicy with the elementary spicy is A1. Truffle fries one of the best around and great service“

“Doctor appointments in Houston mean trying new places! We've been looking forward to trying Pok Pok Po for a few weeks since we saw Shawn the Food Sheep's video review. It did not disappoint! This is the best chicken ever! Look at the seasoning on those fries! My chicken sandwich had an amazing sauce and kimchi on it. Caleb had the chicken nugget basmati rice bowl with kimchi. The side sauces are to die for, and perfectly complemented all we had. PLOT TWIST-- there are two concepts kitchens in one store front!! Pok pok Po shares a space and is the same company/chef as Bōl--a Chipoltle-style Indian food concept. We were able to try a wide sample of their fares including the rice, lamb, cauliflower, potatoes, paneer, pickled onions, avocados, and cucumber salad, airy potatoes crisps, mango Lassi, and samosa. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. Staff, manager, and chef take pride in their establishment and value the experience of the customer. Everything there is gluten free (except the burger bun--but make it a wrap or a salad!) And halal, and the chicken is anibiotic free. Everything was spotless, bathrooms were nice and big.Free parking!“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Best Landing Ever — 10/10 Would Fall Again” So there I was, minding my own business, enjoying the in-flight peanuts at 35,000 feet, when gravity decided to spice things up. One wrong step, and boom — I’m free-falling like a majestic bowling ball with commitment issues. No parachute, no plan, just pure aerodynamic panic. As I plummeted through the clouds, I saw my life flash before my eyes — mostly memories of me saying, “It’s fine, I’ve got this.” Spoiler alert: I did not got this. Then fate intervened. Out of all the places on Earth, I crash-landed right through the roof of Houston Hot Chicken like a meteor made of confusion and regret. I didn’t so much land as I reintroduced myself to the concept of gravity. Tables flipped, fries flew, and someone screamed, “Bro just DoorDashed himself!” The employees, absolute legends, didn’t even flinch. One handed me a napkin, another asked, “You want that mild or extra hot?” My spine said mild, but my soul said let’s make it worth it. I left that restaurant smelling like jet fuel and Nashville seasoning, but with a heart full of gratitude and a stomach full of dangerously good chicken. Final verdict: Service — 10/10 (They didn’t call an ambulance until I finished eating.) Atmosphere — explosive. Food — so hot it resurrected me. Would recommend? Only if you enjoy defying physics and good flavor. 🔥🍗 “Houston Hot Chicken — where the food slaps harder than the landing.”“

“Came by here tonight to grab dinner. Not only is the food delicious, it’s reasonably priced, and the staff are very friendly. I will definitely be back!“

“Andrew gave exceptional service, it was my first time trying Urban Bird and, he took me through the entire menu to better guide me in my selection. He also never lost his smile not once, and it genuinely made me happy to walk into an atmosphere of positive energy.“

“Everything is good, only thing I would change is that the gravy be a little more thicker.They out beat Canes on so many levels.“

“We came here for dinner last night and had an amazing time! The manager on duty Nishzhoni was the sweetest and nicest person ever. She gave us completely samples of the lemonades that they have and the Honey Lavender one was amazing! The chicken there was genuinely life changing can't believe we never tried it before and will definitely be back! 10/10 recommend trying this place and ask to speak to Nishzhoni she'll make sure your experience is incredible (:“

“love there perinaise sauce its amazing on fried fish and fries and makes a killer blt“

“I recommend that they stop serving old hard fried chicken wings & large thighs w/all that fat on ToGo orders so when U drive all the way home you're stuck with a bad order. I bought 3 orders Fifth Ward Specials $36.60 & 1 Red Bean w/Rice + 1 Macaroni w/Cheese $6.69 which was not good at all. Tasted old & we don't live very close by but my church is near by & does a lot of business with Frenchy's but for me & mine we will not do business with Frenchy's. This was at your East Fwy. Store“

“A must visit when in Houston. The chicken is fresh not frozen and there is a difference! In addition to fresh and good food the service is exceptional. Thank you Alyssa for super service! You made believers out of these first timers. We will be back.“

“Delicioso pollo campero Mm“

“El mejor RESTAURANTE pollo colombiano de Houston! Es cómo estár en colombia, buen ambiente colombiano, los trabajadores son muy atentos, ósea TODO EN GENERAL ES MUY BUENO! El mejor de los MEJORES!“

“Absolutely amazing experience at Bird Haus! Q and Hilda went above and beyond to make us feel welcome from the moment we walked in. Their kindness, attentiveness, and genuine hospitality made the entire visit so enjoyable.
The food was incredibly fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Everything was delicious, and the service was just as outstanding. Q and Hilda were friendly, helpful, and made sure everything was perfect throughout our meal. It’s rare to find a place with both amazing food and such exceptional customer service. Thank you, Q and Hilda, for making our visit so memorable. We’ll definitely be back and highly recommend Bird Haus to anyone looking for a great meal and an even better experience!!!!“

“Everything is good, only thing I would change is that the gravy be a little more thicker.They out beat Canes on so many levels.“

“Never disappoints! Friendly staff and fast service!“

“I went to this restaurant with my family, the food was so delicious and we had a great experience, Elizabeth took care of us and her service was excellent, she was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. We will definitely keep coming back !!“

“good looking menu first time no bad pricing on 6 wings and fries let's see how it taste!“

“There is not one thing bad I can say about Yummy’s. The portions are more than substantial for their prices, the FOOD… is PHENOMENAL. Absolutely delicious. We got the loaded potatoes w Mac n cheese and the ‘hot’ flavored chicken and it was divine. Can’t wait to go back and try more of twist they have to offer!!!“

“Absolutely delicious!! Pretty sure I found my new favorite place eat !“

“Got somebody else's order and realized too late to get it made right. The food I received was well prepared and looked great, just not what I was in the mood for that day. I'll give them another try and verify I have the right food before leaving. I'll update this review then.“

“Our first time trying this chain, known for its crispy fried chicken. We visited the location on Westheimer in Houston. Service was very friendly and prompt. The chicken was yummy and my husband really enjoyed the adobo rice. The mashed potatoes were just ok. Their fried peach-mango pies and ube (purple yam) pies were pretty good. We will definitely return in the future for the chicken & rice.“

“It’s like the love child between Chick-fil-A & Raising Caine’s cuz they’ve got 10’ish gourmet sauces like CFA & strips as good as RC’s. Now they just need to breed w Popeye’s too and get SPICY Chicken!“

“THE BEST PLACE FOR CHICKEN SANDWICHES OUR CHICKEN TENDERS AND FRIES IN HOUSTON AND SERVICE IS AMAZING! LOVE IT AND GO EVERY CHANCE I GET!“

“Chicken tenders are the best I’ve ever had“

“loved it ..food was great“

“They are always so good with kids!“

“I never leave reviews for fast food restaurants but this is genuinely one of the cleanest CFAs I have ever been in - maybe even one of the cleanest restaurants. The staff are all very kind, particularly the younger boy who works up front. Saray is also an awesome worker, she attends to the tables in a way that makes the restaurant seem like more of a sit down service than a fast food restaurant.“

“10 out of 10 completely. if you're looking for that chicken that just falls into pieces as you take a bite this is a spot to go to it is amazing and tender“

“we got some chicken from slim chicken 1st time going the wings was cooked too hard I called the manager he told me to come back and we got the chicken tenders was great the cranberry lemonade was awesome“

“Huge shoutout to Alisa at the front counter! She might only be a few days into the job, but she handled our order like an absolute pro. Super friendly, fast, and great energy with an amazing and welcoming smile! A fantastic addition to the Raising Cane's team here at 3007 Ella Blvd.“

“It was my first time coming to Slim Chickens, and (Nadia)was very welcoming and professional. She made me feel comfortable right away and provided excellent service. The food was fresh, delicious, and came out quickly. I really appreciated the great experience“

“Nice staff clean restaurant. Good food“

“Chicken and fries are always hot and on point. There are other food items to choose from off the menu.

Customer service is good. Received food in a matter of minutes. Very quick.

This is a quick in and out place. No seating.

Very affordable prices. Cash only.

There are drive in parking spaces.“

“Its a really nice place! Ice wanted to visit since I've been seeing it on social media. I finally got a chance to stop in after visiting some museums in the area! Jollibee is everything i thought it would be. Food was good, people were nice,and service was fast!“

“The food here is ALWAYS so ridiculously delicious and cooked to perfection. My husband and I have been frequenting this place for the past 2 1/2 years and it never misses, always hits. The food is fried and seasoned perfectly. Go-to food items are fried chicken, fish, shrimp, hush puppies and dirty rice. I am so surprised that more people don't know about this place. Hidden gem for sure!“

“This food was genuinely bomb. Omg.
I had the Spicy Korean sauce as well as the Cajun ranch sauce (I may have said this wrong). It was SOOO good. I heard this place was better than Canes and I have to admit that's an understatement. Yum.“

“This is heaven on earth. The food is always good, the people are really really nice, if one tender is small i always get an additional one. Whenever me and my mom go together and eat there it’s super clean, the food good, and the girls at the counter super friendly.“

“yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“for the first time going there it felt cozy and food is always great and it never fails and I get a good laugh at it....I always have a different name when I leave any location ...great laugh to get the day started and I know I'll have a good day“

“I always order an extra piece of toast. 3/4 of time i dont get it. 1/2 tbe time i don't even see it on the receipt.

Besides my petty complaint about toast, all is well. That location has been there longer than mkst amd it's still pretty clean.“

“great food, great atmosphere and service 👌 👍“