50 Best Chicken Restaurants in Houston

“Two days in a row. The cauliflower bites were delicious until the third day. I asked for hot, and someone put reaper, I got home, and starting eating, and had to drink milk and a ton of water, to try to stop my chest from hurting. That was not cool at all“

“First time coming to Dave’s hot chicken. When walking in we were greeted by the manager Ojinga who gave us a warm welcome, shared the same similarities and with that being said I will most definitely coming back to this same location every chance I’m visiting Houston.“

“Service was welcoming and warm. Food didn’t take long. Came out fresh and hot. I got #1 which is one medium and one hot tender. Hot was pretty spicy if you like drinking lots of water and too much pickle taste. Medium was perfect, not too hot, similar to wingstop mild. Would recommend if you like hot chicken“

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

“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!“

“Recuerda mi tierra mi bella Guatemala“

“I stop by to give my humble opinion since I arrived they gave me a warm welcome they give super professional attention Miss Alejandra and Blanca are super friendly they treat you wonderfully please they should have staff like them and the other employees not to mention super professionals thank you for excellent service“

“Went to drive thru very Friendly“

“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.”“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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“

“We really enjoyed this location. The staff assisted in making everything easier for our larger group. The food was delicious & we loved the sauces to add extra. The children enjoyed the food as well. Ours chose to have the mac and cheese, grilled cheese, and chicken sandwich. All of us enjoyed the hummus as well as the lemonade. Majority of us preferred the lavender lemonade.“

“Delicioso pollo campero Mm“

“I work in the are of this food truck. I drive past other places in this area consistently every week for the service and best food around. So happy you are here.“

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

“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!!!“

“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!“

“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!“

“I can’t believe I’m rating Jollibee as a 4 star rather than a 5 star given my heritage but I need to call out the problems. The food was great as always, the problem is the chicken portions are way smaller now than before. Its way smaller than Popeye’s. People will soon notice this. The chicken size is the same as back home now. The burger steak is also downsized - it was not like this before. The location is not kept clean well. The chicken sandwich was not even wrapped well when served. They need to make it inviting to everyone - right now people are coming because of the hype but once that hype goes, its the small things that will be noticed. Upsize the portions - this is America.“

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

“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!“

“loved it ..food was great“

“We took a group of teens to chick fil as part of a birthday party. Andrika and the team went way above and beyond to make my 14 year old daughter’s birthday amazing. Highly recommend!!!“

“They were so nice and welcoming. I told them that it was my first time coming here and they gave me a free brownie. The staff was very nice and very nice establishment. I love all of my eyes like this beautiful handwriting, beautiful is it kind of like look like a star.“

“We had a fantastic experience at Slim Chickens today. Our server, **Nadia Karim**, was awesome – and it was her very first day! She was very active, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed the entire time. The food was excellent, the portions were generous, and the environment was clean and welcoming. We’re definitely looking forward to coming back to this location again and hope to be served by Nadia in the future!“

“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“

“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!“

“Nice staff clean restaurant. Good food“

“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.“

“They are always so good with kids!“

“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!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Its a place that sells chicken fingers and more chicken fingers. There's also a burger for those who prefer. Overall my visit was great, the chicken is good and the sauce it comes with is stellar; the sides are good and complement the chicken nicely. However the atmosphere and the staff are so energetic and welcoming, it's a pleasant experience just ordering.“

“yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!“

“Food and service was great… atmosphere was not so great. But that is less about the restaurant itself and more about the location. I went in after the local middle school let out and it might as well have been a public school cafeteria with the level of noise and the amount of children.“

“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“

“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.“

“Stopped by to try for the first time today! Excellent customer service! The frozen strawberry lemonade was very good and refreshing! I got the seafood stuffed wings. Very well seasoned! They were very crispy, flavorful and a very good sized piece of chicken stuffed with yumminess! Even after I drove home and continued eating the wings they were not soggy and were still crispy 2 hours later! Now let’s talk about the bread pudding! It was like heaven in my mouth! It is a most to add on to your meal! Will definitely be back!“

“Such a nice food, I absolutely love this place but guys you need to check whats going on in your local, there's some dodgy interchange of suspicious substances in your toilets, check your cameras please 🤨 I just wanted to have a nice meal enjoy my food and leave not having to witness all of those things... anyways nice food ☺️“

“Can’t beat the service! Love ❤️ them!“

“I was introduced to Raising Cane’s a few years ago and have been coming to this location ever since. I probably visit about once every other week.

The Texas toast is always great, the fries are crispy, and the chicken pairs perfectly with the Cane’s sauce (which really makes the meal). The chicken itself can be a little bland on its own, but with the sauce it’s excellent.

Service at this location is consistently fast and friendly, which is one of the reasons I keep coming back. Overall a reliable spot for a quick, satisfying meal.“