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    Bush's Chicken - South Austin

    3.4 (155 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food
    Open 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Happy hour menu
    Charli V.

    My partner and I wanted some fried chicken and wanted to try this local spot. Bush is still a chain but it's new to us because neither of us have had it. After reading some hilarious reviews, we found ourselves in this huge 3 lane drive thru. Knowing the menu really prepares you to order because it comes your turn pretty quickly. We both got our own value meal that comes with a roll, side, and drink. You can really pick any side. CORN NUGGETS!!! The chicken is Piping hot and crispy. Also tender and juicy. Loved it.. The sides were good! Would've preferred a different carb instead of the plain dinner roll but that's okay, the chicken is the star of this show.. the sweet tea is good, I definitely had a spike in my sugar levels from it. We weren't offered and sauce or napkins, which would've been nice because we ate this in the parking lot and were quite messy lol. We'll definitely be back!

    a plate of fried chicken and a roll
    James F.

    Parts is parts?!?!? Anyone remember that old commercial from the 80s? So, yet another chicken outlet vying for your hard earned dollars. For immediate comparison I'm not a fan of Chicken Express or Raising Canes. I guess I'm a bit nostalgic of the old Golden Chick in Oak Hill. Most of them have near identical menus with the majority coming out golden brown except RC with two sides only offered. C'mon folks, you gotta do better than slaw and fries. So, more points for the old fave with amazing dirty rice. Think better than Pappadeax the chain. Kiddo and I needed some grub so we have them a shot. Tender meal with fried okra, french fries, and a roll. Fried bird bits were perfectly crispy and flavorful. Totally appreciated all the extras on the table like their signature seasoning. Honey for me is a total must for fried chicken. Decent hot sauce too! I tried all kinds of combos even dipping the okra into some ranch topped with hot sauce. Decent gravy; wish they had a brown option. I guess that goes for everyone except KFC (gross). Friendly counter service; will try again.

    April 2022 menu
    Kim P.

    Quality and value at Bush's have really gone downhill, while prices have increased drastically in just one year. I took a photo of the menu one year ago (April 2022) vs. today, and the price of a 6-piece chicken tender meal has increased 13%, from $9.99 to $11.29, and the tenders are now substantially smaller. Sides have increased 30% in cost, from $2.29 to $2.99, and I'm certain they are also smaller in size, and now the coleslaw contains so much mayo, it's inedible. Gravy is also more expensive for customers and comes in a substantially smaller container. I don't drink sodas or tea, but the cost of iced tea has also increased by 30% in one year. Getting food here used to be an affordable treat, but it simply isn't worth it anymore. (My chicken tender meal with one extra side cost me almost $18.) I can spend $18 on many tastier, healthier, and better bang for the buck than this. A meal for a family from here must really be pricey now, and that's really unfortunate. So long, Bush's. No more guilty pleasure chicken from you for me.

    Small chicken strips
    Keith N.

    I usually have a great experience with the food at Bush's but not this time. I went thru the drive-thru do to the dining room being closed and ordered my usual #1, 4-piece strips, mashed potatoes and tea. Normally the strips are decent sized and if not the staff throws in an extra strip or 2 to compensate for the small sizes. Not this time. As u can see in the pic, not 1 but 2 strips fit easily in the palm of my hand and were barely bigger than a jalepeno. And wouldn't u know it, there were a total of 4 strips. Is this what I'm paying $8 for? Chicken strips that I can fit in the palm of my hand? Like I said, it's not all the time but this time really frustrated me.

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    8 years ago

    Free meal for teachers on teacher appreciation day! Thank you guys! So much! And my tenders were yummy. :) :)

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    15 years ago

    Had chicken strips with white gravy. Very good. They arrived quickly and were hot.

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    5 years ago

    Yummy chicken livers. But they've been out of apple pies for a month and don't sell corn nuggets anymore. Super sad.

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    Mmm bush's!! Love the fried chicken livers!! The kids that work the drive through are always super nice, too!

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    Worth my drive from North Austin. Staff is friendly, the place is clean, and the chicken is AMAZING

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    Love this place! :) the staff is always really nice and the chicken is great. I get its a chain and appreciate the consistent great food.

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