Pete's Hot Chicken is one of my go-to lunch spots, and this visit was another winner. The Chicken Caesar Salad was honestly a 10/10. The lettuce was super fresh and crunchy, the dressing was just right, and adding the crispy chicken in mild was the perfect choice. It had just enough heat to make the salad even better without being overpowering. You can never go wrong with the hot chicken tenders. They're a classic for a reason...crispy, juicy, and consistently delicious every time. And let's talk about the bacon mac and cheese. It's easily the best in San Antonio and a must-order every single visit. So creamy, cheesy, and loaded with bacon. We also tried the jalapeño smash burger, and wow. It was juicy, flavorful, served hot, and had the perfect amount of kick. If you're looking for a great weekend lunch, Pete's Hot Chicken is always a solid choice. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and consistently good. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Was not sure about Pete's when we first pulled up as does not look like much from the outside. Once you enter, all are very friendly and supply great customer service. There is seating on the outside that is covered and has fans. Inside has a cool vibe, with many games to keep you busy until food arrives and possibly after. They gave a military discount and appreciate the military. Food was VERY Tasty all around!! Not your average Hot Chicken place, from fresh buns, to crispy chicken on the outside to tender on the inside with good flavor. Only one problem, is wish that we lived closer read more

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This place was great! I throughly enjoyed everything. The chicken was perfectly fried and had a nice kick. The fries, dipping sauce and agua frescas were especially delicious. The customer service from the kid at the counter was great. He was super helpful, friendly and easygoing. The atmosphere was nice and felt warm and relaxing. Despite it being a tad pricey for fast casual food, i will definitely be returning. read more

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Hiii okay soo I did a pick up order which can always affect the reviews by the time it reaches home. Came for lunch, ordered curbside to my car...they did exactly that. big deal bc I have a torn acl. I got the hot chicken Caesar salad, big flavors, Spicey-picas, for sure, my first few bites were absolutely delicious. But this is a heavy meal even as a salad, halfway through it I started getting grossed out and stopped eating. But to be 100 transparent I don't eat like this, typically more on the healthier side and we cook at home a lot, so this was a treat. Plus I can't move around much. If you want a heavy hearty more than a single serving portion, this is the place. read more

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Finally got to try some local hot chicken at Pete's. I ended up ordering their chicken sandwich with a side of bacon mac and cheese and my brother got 1 chicken tender. The chicken is very large, made to order, and fresh. It has a good flavor. The Mac and cheese was ok- a bit dry. I also got a margarita which was good but regretted getting a flavor because then it was too sweet from the added syrup. The restaurant inside was clean and has plenty of seating. There's restrooms and they've got boardgames you can play while you wait. Definitely enjoyed the visit and look forward to visiting again. read more

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Tried Pete's Hot Chicken for lunch today for the first time and I'm honestly wondering how I haven't been here sooner! If you've heard of other hot chicken spots, forget them -- Pete's wins hands down. It's such a cool little place with a great vibe. Every single person we interacted with was kind, professional, and genuinely welcoming. I ordered the tender meal with no spice (I can't handle the heat ), and my son got the 2-tender meal with medium -- which he confirmed is definitely spicy! We shared fries, and wow. The chicken was insanely juicy on the inside, perfectly crispy on the outside, and had such a clean flavor. And the fries? Next level. Super crispy and perfectly seasoned. They cook in tallow, which totally explains that clean, rich taste (if you know, you know!). If you haven't been yet, go show them some love -- you won't be disappointed. I'm already planning to go back and try their brunch. Those chicken and waffles are calling my name! read more

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This spot has an incredible story and an even better vibe! What started as a humble lunch truck serving fiery, flavorful fried chicken has grown into a full-fledged destination that's all about good food, great drinks, and chill times. The evolution is impressive--now they offer a wide selection of alcohol alongside refreshing agua frescas, micheladas, and margaritas that hit the spot. The atmosphere is what really sets this place apart. It's casual and relaxed, with background music that creates the perfect setting for hanging out. Whether you're into playing board games, diving into a good book, or just catching up with friends, this is the kind of place where you can linger and enjoy yourself without feeling rushed. It's a rare mix of comfort and fun, and it's clear they've put thought into making it a community hangout, not just a restaurant. If you're craving bold flavors and a laid-back environment, this is the place to be. From its spicy fried chicken roots to its vibrant drink menu and cozy vibe, it's a local gem that keeps getting better. Major credit goes to the hospitality of Christina and the humble and artistic flavor of Caesar the owner. read more

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went with my family, everything was so good they have amazing service here i highly recommend going with friends or family!!! read more

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9/10 good customer service, great atmosphere, food came fast. Price met the portion of food. Would recommend getting the loaded fries they tasted fresh & flavorful. The sandwich lacked something. read more

Recommend: Yes! Food: I got the Dirty Bird w/mild spice and a Pineapple Agua Fresca. The Agua Fresca was cold, refreshing, and just the right amount of sweet. It looks like it's hand made in the shop and you get a good amount. The Dirty Bird was loaded with fries, chopped chicken tenders (mild), creamy Mac n Cheese, sprinkled with bacon bits, and green onion. The spice had a kick but also a bit of sweetness to it. There was the right ratio of fries, to Mac n cheese, to chicken. As a matter of fact, I feel they didn't skimp out the chicken tenders like maybe another place would. The tenders were crispy. So you got crunch, savory, cheesy goodness in every bite. Service: Service was great. You order inside with the cashier, and you get a text message when food is ready. You have to go outside to get it. The food came quick and hot. People came in to check on you while you ate even thought it's self serve. Ambiance: Loved the music playing in the background. It also has low lighting, which felt cozy as I brought a book to read as well. There is plenty of seating and photo ops available. read more

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Absolutely. Must try! I was in town visiting from Phoenix, and I was told this place was really bomb, and it did not disappoint. I tried out the dirty bird fries! So bomb, and honestly, probably one of the best fries I've ever had And the sweet tea was a 10/10 The ambience, and the service inside was really chill as well read more

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Absolutely loveeee! First time visiting & definitely won't be the last! Elliot and the rest of the staff had 100/10 hospitality! Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly - gave my partner & me some amazing recommendations to try out. The food was so delicious, with an incredible presentation. Very nice atmosphere, very clean as well. A lot of seating areas, definitely can't wait to come back! read more

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The inside of the restaurant is what sets this place apart for me. The food was also excellent. Don't let the price sticker shock you it was worth every penny. If you have a craving for hot chicken I would even say this place is better than Dave's chicken. read more

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I love hot food! Hot everything and this place was definitely super hot! The chicken was sooo flavorful and crunchy, fries were fresh, Mac and cheese was creamy and the auga Fresca tasted sooooo fresh! Everything was so yummy down to the condiments! The guy taking our order was very kind and informative on the menu! Definitely have to come back for there loaded chips! The food was brought to us quickly and every staff member was so kind. ALSO the INSIDE OF THE BUILDING was absolutely SOOOOO COZY AND INVITING. This is such a welcoming ambiance and I absolutely adored that they had such a pretty dining room. On top of that they have two TVs which made for great time. I'd definitely recommend this place! read more

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Bottom Line Up Front: This place is the real deal, huge portions, fair price, great setting. I had high hopes for this place after seeing a few of the videos on various social media platforms of the "bring your own bag" meals where they cut a bag of chips of your choice open and load it with chicken, mac and cheese, and their Comeback Sauce. We didn't bring our own chips, but luckily they recently started selling their own. We opted for a bag of the "Cheetos Flamin' Hot Dill Pickle" and it was delicious! Each of the components could easily stand on its own, the chicken, the mac and cheese, and the sauce were all phenomenal. We opted for the medium heat level and it had plenty of heat without being too overwhelming. One order was more than enough to share between two people, and I can't wait to go back and try different combinations with the various levels of spice and a different bag of chips. Another unexpected treat was how delicious their sweet tea was. They also offered Agua Fresca which I'm excited to try next time. The server was very friendly and helpful in providing recommendations, and their venue was really neat. You order inside, and then pick up your food from a food truck window when it's ready. Plenty of indoor seating, and some card games you can play while you wait. read more

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Cool sort of divey spot that operates with an indoor seating area and the kitchen is a food truck parked outside! Can do dine in or take out. Lots of street parking in the area. You can choose your spice level which is nice. I got the dirty bird with extra chicken tenders and a medium heat level and the chicken was fried to perfection. Crispy but juicy! Absolutely delicious. Will definitely be back for take out! read more

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Everything was delicious. loved the inside and service was great. Sad because they were out of most things we were trying to order, but I think what I got was better than what I wanted originally. read more

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Love Pete's hot chicken! Spicy, but doable for this medium salsa loving girl. Always super crispy but juicy at the same time. Would love one to open on the Northside! read more

I love this place! My hubby tried their smash burger today, it was really good! The servings seem smaller this time around. read more

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Rolling up to @peteshotchicken like Shoutout to Lil Bud & the whole crew for the best hospitality in LaVaca / Southtown -- real friendly vibes, killer service, and chicken that hits every time. Now that they've got dine-in with great beer + all the sports action , this spot is getting even more legendary. Whether it's wings, brews, or the game -- they're all in. ...and guess who'll be at brunch this Sunday? Yep -- yours truly! Who's joining?! #SupportLocal #SouthtownEats #LaVaca #PetesHotChicken #BrunchPlans #GoodVibesOnly read more

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I used to come here frequently before they had their inside spot. I came back after maybe 2 years the inside is such a vibe the workers and owner are very welcoming and the food is always good!! 10/10!!! read more

First of all I'd give 5 stars for the service alone. I met Caesar, one of the owners and another worker... great people. It's a business you want to support. And the food... I've had it a few times now and it's amazing and CONSISTENT. I find hot chicken in every city I go and this is my go to in San Antonio. read more

WOW! My first (but definitely not my last) visit to Pete's Hot Chicken was one for the books! My sister and I shared the Dirty Bird Loaded Fries, which were beyond incredible. All components of the dish were seasoned to perfection and had a good variety of textures going on: crispy fries, juicy fried chicken, and creamy mac 'n' cheese. Pete's Hot Chicken has dining outside and inside. We opted for cooler pastures, and sat inside the air-conditioned restaurant. The vibes were elite: dark, cool, and inviting. Plenty of indoor seating for small and bigger parties! Eye-catching decor from wood-slatted walls and neon signage to fun games and some choice reading (an Anthony Bourdain book on the shelf? Yes, please!). Service was incredible! We had the pleasure of meeting and chatting with Cesar, the owner, who was so friendly and authentic! We talked about the food and the journey he's taken to realize his chicken-slinging dreams. Everyone we interacted with was super pleasant and on their A game! This place gets high scores all around! If you're looking for good food from an independent joint staffed with awesome locals, do yourself a FLAVOR (heh heh) and visit Pete's Hot Chicken! read more

Love a good medium dirty bird have been coming for 3 years ! If they have banana pudding grab one! read more

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First time trying Pete's and off the bat loved the location . The vibe inside the seating area is so casual and yet trendy - they were playing Hot Ones and it was just a whole vibe . The food was amazing, honestly the best loaded fries I've had in San Antonio (comparing Dave's , Richie's, Kiki's and cluck city) & my hubs got the ones with Mac n cheese and loved his even more. The cooks/servers were super nice and friendly & the food came out quick ! Worth every penny . read more

Fantastic hot chicken, this is the best since I left Nashville. I prefer the mid level heat, but I'm sure they have a melt your face level.

Went to Pete's Hot Chicken for the first time June 29. Cute little place with a food truck outside and a cozy space inside. I asked some questions about the menu and settled on a Southtown (sandwich). We discussed with the employee whether they could cut it in half, and he explained it was better if we did that ourselves, so I know he knew we wanted a sandwich. He told me the total and it seemed high, but we were busy asking questions, so I just tapped my card. After a short wait the sandwich came out. It was flavorful and huge. We really enjoyed it. I left fully intending to return. When I checked my email later that evening, I noticed I was charged for the $6 more expensive Dirty Bird which is a fry-based dish, not a sandwich. It is weird that I ordered a sandwich, was given a sandwich, but was charged for more expensive loaded fries. I reached out via email and never got a response. I'll never go back, and although the food was unique and enjoyable, I would encourage all of you to check your receipts!!!!!! read more

Best hot chicken I've ever had, I loved it. I've been trying all hot chicken locations in San Antonio and this one hasn't been beat.

Tenders are huge, fries are crisp delicious. I love that they sell agua frescas to wash it down (watermelon and horchata on the day I went). I don't tolerate very spicy so well anymore so I had the Lemon Pepper wings since I prefer chicken on the bone. Service was friendly and the wait was moderate considering they were busy on a Friday. The modern building and minimalist decor brightens this up and coming neighborhood. Indoor seating now available. I hope they eventually bring back their fried apple pies and chicken fried steak! read more

Loved this place! The food was fresh, hot, well seasoned and large portions! The service was absolutely amazing the two gentlemen made sure we were taken care of. Place was clean and had a good vibe! I'm definitely going again and telling everyone about it! We got the fish and chips and the fish tacos!! 10/10 we're going back to try the chicken on our next visit. Didn't take a picture because we inhaled the food read more

We stopped by this food truck spot during a road trip in Texas. We had fried chicken and waffles--both were pretty good. The chicken was spicy and crispy, and the waffles were freshly made. The staff were awesome, and the food came out quickly. The spot also has a nice outdoor atmosphere with plenty of tables and other food trucks to explore. read more

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Hands down thee best hot chicken in San Antonio!!!! Awesome environment friendly service and the aguas frescas taste very fresh. I tried their dirty bird fries and their rasco sandwich both tastes very fresh and crispy. The flavor is unbelievable never tried something so good definitely going back with my family my new favorite food have to go back to try everything else. read more

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Nice staff good food and prices. Wish they had to go margaritas. Didn't have time to stay and finish one

Get it to go! That's literally the only downside. The food is amazingggg. The wings, the elote, the agua fresca and the service allll on point. We were having to fight off tons of flies so get this deliciousness to go. read more

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FOOD IS BUSSIN YOOOOO!!!!! Let me start with the drink it was fresh sweet and big! It's a perfect refresher when munching down on the sweet spicy chicken! THE DIRTY BIRD!!!! A must get if you like a mixture of fries, chicken and mac and cheese! The chicken seasoning was a mild but it still had some very good flavor! The mac & cheese was cheesy and creamy with a large portions! The chicken tenders are FREAKING HUGE!! We got the medium level the tenders were moist and perfectly seasoned it comes with 2 slices of bread and pickles. The service was quick and easy you need to order at the truck and wait your turn for the meal. They have a nice lil spot well shaded and good amount of seating. I very much enjoy my time there and I will be coming back i definitely recommend this chicken joint!!! read more

Hands down the BEST Nashville Hot in San Antonio. I try Nashville Hot at every place that offers it, but none even come close to what Pete's provides!!! I highly recommend you check out their new location at 2418 S. Presa. You won't be disappointed. My favorite is the Dirty Bird with Medium seasoning. It has a delicious kick of heat and sweet. Paired with bacon Mac and cheese, French fries and special sauce. Your taste buds will thank you. The chicken tenders are huge!! Just check out the photos. read more

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Good flavor! So glad we visited this place and tried their chicken and waffle. Food came out hot and fresh. Size is good enough to share for 2. The cook was nice and overall a good vibe for Spring/Summer/Fall. read more

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This place is absolute gas. first time here and they cook to order oooo food came out nice and hot! none of that room temp bullshit. heres a pic of my plate i ordered the Dirty Bird. MUST TRY!!! read more

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We got the Original chicken sandwich without sauce and the Southern chicken sandwich with the medium hot sauce. I liked that you could choose how hot sauce. For sides we tried both the Mac and cheese and fries. The Mac and cheese is made with a white cheese and had pieces of bacon in it. The fries are seasoned well and crispy. The food truck is at el Camino which is a nice place to wait and eat outside with a lot of seating. read more

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This place has grown on me. Originally when I tried their food, I got the Wolf Pack combo. After visiting Pete's Chicken Shack two times after my first visit, I have to say it has become one of my favorite chicken places in San Antonio. I highly recommend the Dirty Bird. A side note here is that their mild/medium heat is like the regular "spicy" heat level at any other restaurant. I would say their strips won't stand by themselves, but with the Macaroni and wet sauce they add as well as seasoned fries and bacon bits, it just can't be beat. The only thing stopping me from going each week is the price of their items. Dirty bird is a great meal and it will definitely fill you up. God bless the chefs in the back. Dirty bird always hits. read more

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