50 Best Chicken Restaurants in Houston

“The service was amazing and so was the food. While sitting outside a scrounger walked up to me and tried to harass me for money. Mr. Ojinga saw what was happening and immediately walked out from behind the counter an ran him off. That was my second time there. Shauntae is also very nice. Infact, the whole staff was always polite and smiling and welcoming. Both times the food was finger licking good. Lol 10/10 highly recommend.“

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

“I have to give a special shoutout to Marcus!
He was incredibly friendly, helpful, and genuinely went above and beyond to make sure my order was taken care of. He even surprised me with some extra goodies in my bag, which was such a thoughtful gesture.
You can really tell when someone actually cares about providing good customer service, and Marcus definitely does. He was so kind and welcoming that it honestly made my whole experience better. Dave’s is lucky to have someone like him on their team. ♥

If you go to Dave’s, ask for Marcus.
He deserves all the recognition because he definitely made my day. I’ll absolutely be back!“

“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!“

“This was my first time trying Dave’s Hot Chicken. The whole experience was a WOW!

To start, a huge shout out is in order to Christian and Simoneth for being so friendly and for going above and beyond! I went big and got the Reaper tender. I was out on the patio and after one bite I was STRUGGLING! Nothing I did was helping. Hindsight, I should have gotten a milkshake to have ready. Seeing me miserable and pacing back and forth, they quickly handed me a cup with some ice cream in it. Going that extra mile for me without even asking them to really deserves the highest of praise. Thank you times infinity!!

Before going for the reaper, I got a mild tender and a medium slider. Both were SOO fresh! Adding pickles, Dave’s sauce, and a drizzle of honey made it THE BOMB! The fries were fresh and the Hot Honey Mozz sticks had a great flavor and cheese pull.

I finished the meal off with a fruity pebble milkshake!

Overall Score: 9.8/10! Stay amazing!!! I will be back“

“Recuerda mi tierra mi bella Guatemala“

“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.“

“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!!!“

“Went to drive thru very Friendly“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “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!“

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

“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.“

“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“

“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!“

“Márcia was exceptional! She was so kind and my food was delivered almost instantly! Chicken is juicy and tender, perfect amount of moist and crunch for the amount of powder, powder and spice is natural and non artificial, been eating here nonstop!“

“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.“

“Nando’s PERi-PERi did not disappoint! The chicken was tender, juicy, and flavorful, even the white meat. But those sweet potatoes as the side absolutely stole the show. The combination of feta, pepitas, and PERi-PERi sauce was SO good. I’d go back for the sweet potatoes alone.“

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

“Never disappoints! Friendly staff and fast service!“

“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!!!“

“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!“

“Q and Helda was absolutely amazing held it the tf down the food was amazing I literally halve nothing bad to say . I got the jumbo shrimp tossed in mango habanero over riceeee yessssuh customer service a plusssss please eat here im definitely coming back“

“Delicioso pollo campero Mm“

“I'm absolutely in awe with the amount of protein I got in this Walk it Out hot dog. The top was layered with minced beef mixed with beans and a yummy sauce over the dog. I've tried two hands, what the glizzy, and mexikhan hot dogs; while they are slightly (and I mean just slightly) tastier cuz of the sauce and left me hungry and wanting more, this one was faaaar more fulfilling. I was so full and happy, I went into a food coma. Well, I did get it on a whim to satiate food cravings at 2 am. Definitely a must try if you're looking for quantity and quality for reasonable price.“

“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.“

“loved it ..food was great“

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

“They are always so good with kids!“

“Incredible food and fantastic service!

The Chickenjoy was fried to perfection, with an extra crispy skin and incredibly juicy meat paired with its tasty signature gravy.

The Burger Steak was smothered in a rich, savory mushroom sauce that pairs perfectly with rice.

The texture of the Palabok Fiesta noodles was perfect and it was complemented well by the generous portion of toppings and rich flavorful sauce.

The food arrived hot and fresh, and the staff were wonderfully welcoming, cheerful and respectful especially Manager Arlen.

They serve everything with a smile. The restaurant is clean, and the service is fast even when it's busy. I will definitely be coming back again and again! 🐝❤“

“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“

“From the moment I walked in, Tony and Zander made this an outstanding experience. They were incredibly welcoming, attentive, and genuinely made me feel like they appreciated my business. Customer service like theirs is hard to find these days, and they absolutely set the standard.

As for the food, the #2 wrap is a must-try. It was fresh, packed with flavor, and easily one of my favorites. Great food combined with exceptional service is why I’ll keep coming back.

Huge shoutout to Tony and Zander for going above and beyond. They made this visit memorable, and they’re a big reason I’ll be recommending Side Chick to friends and family. Five stars all the way!

This reads like a genuine, detailed Google review that gives Tony and Zander the kind of recognition managers love to see.“

“Nice staff clean restaurant. Good food“

“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.“

“Had ordered the Spicy 🌶 Classic Tenders Meal with a side of Fries 🍟 and dipping sauce! The tenders are hot and spicy! Really good! Sat in and dined; Late night just before closing! Enjoyed the meal! 😋 This was since the end of June! Will be back again!“

“I drove to the restaurant from The Heights. It took me about 30 minutes to get there taking Montrose to Main. This is closest location to me. I was excited about going. I had heard a lot of positive things about Jollibee on TikTok.

I went through the drive thru, because I had my dog with me. The person who took my order was nice. He put my food in a HUGE bag. I didn’t think that that was MY bag. But it was cool.

I didn’t have to wait long. I think inside was crowded because there weren’t a lot of spaces to park. I managed to find one so I could eat in the lot. I couldn’t wait until I got home. I didn’t want my food to get cold.

I ordered a two piece spicy with crispy fries and a Pepsi. I opened the box and it smelled delicious. The chicken LOOKED spicy. It was reddish-brown in color. I wasn’t expecting to see a biscuit. Lately, I haven’t been a fan of biscuits, so I didn’t eat it. I did taste it and if you like biscuits, you’d like this one. I poured my fries out into the box with the chicken and I noticed a hair in my fries. I paused and thought, could this be mine? I knew it wasn’t. My hair is grey, curly, and course. I tossed the fries. I wasn’t too sad about the fries. Although I tossed them, I did taste a few before I tossed them. They weren’t as good as other similar restaurants. I thought they would be crispier and maybe a little spicy. Oh, well.

I ate that chicken up. It was juicy. It was crispy. It was delicious. I licked my fingers. I saved the skin for last. And I actually got full even without eating the fries or biscuit.

Would I go back? Yes. I know sometimes stuff happens, and sometimes we can make mistakes like not wearing a hairnet, maybe they will see this and make sure to enforce hand washing and hats/hairnets and reminding team members to not touch their hair, face, etc while preparing food/orders.“

“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.“

“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!“

“I went there last night and was really impressed. It was almost midnight so I was not expecting much. I was surprised that even tho it was late, Athena was very energetic and happy to help. My brother ans I were sitting outside eating and she made sure to come outside to check on us. I even saw her offer a drink to a Police Officer that was outside. Was genuinely happy with my experience so I had to post this.

Thanks Athena for all you do!“

“The 3 Finger Combo is my daughter’s favorite. Unfortunately the line is very long because of Covid right now. Be prepared to wait a while. Seems like the kitchen could pick up speed. They don’t really have that diverse a selection. It’s all variations of the same chicken strips and fries. 🙄 Luckily I have a lot of patience right now.“

“I work nearby so I go to this Cane's often.

They raised their prices within the last few weeks, which makes me sad. My usual order (3-finger combo with an extra sauce) usually cost 10.80 which I would bring exact cash for... Until last time I went it was suddenly 11.17 or so, and that exchange was awkward! But nothing to really do about that.

Food is usually very good. Sometimes the fries are a bit stale, sometimes you'll get an order of just tiny little chicken strips, but that's what you get with a fast food place. Very good for what it is and fresh a majority of the time.

Sometimes ice machine doesn't work which is okay, the staff fill it for you then. Staff are always friendly and efficient as well! Food comes out quickly, sometimes before I can even finish getting my drink, even if it's close to dinner/lunch time. Staff are diligent about cleaning tables and keeping the place tidy.

I do wish there were bike racks, even if just a tiny one. I feel awkward bringing my bike into a restaurant, even if staff say its okay.“

“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.“

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

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

“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 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!“

“I along with my family have had several hundred visits to Raising Cane's in Houston on Dairy Ashford. I have enjoyed every chicken finger combo and the sides that accompanied the meal. We eat there (inside); we have picked up orders in our cars; and... we use curbside pickup to avoid the long lines. Highy recommended. Lakeesha B. brought my ordered meal to my car today; friendly and positive to be near.“

“Great food please build a restaurant in San Antonio,Texas“

“Canes Always hits the spot! 🙏🏽😋❤️🍗“