Recommended by a friend from Memphis. The day we went, (there were 7 of us). First of all, this…read moreplace has its reputation built already, and my review will have no impact. Nice cozy place, perfect setting for fried chicken. I am sure they had other stuff, but that was the mission for this visit. Started with fried pickle spears, probably the best I have ever had, no joke. Perfect coating, taste and preparation. I like the spears vs the chips. Had the special which was to legs and two thighs for the price of the 3 pc dark. Beans and slaw. Ok, the chicken was great, moist, seasoned, very well cooked. I will go out of my way to go here for the chicken. Beans, canned with a little flavor added, nothing to brag about the slaw was pretty good. The fries on my friend's plate looked great. Perfect. We got here at about 1145, the place was busy. By 1215, it was packed, but they move people through and do a booming take out. Try it, you will like it. It satisfied my fried chicken desire and. Am set for a bit, but still want to go get more!!

When there's only 1 main entree on the menu, you know it's got to be good! Gus's World Famous Fried…read moreChicken is truly world famous, as this place is always packed with local folks and visitors alike. I enjoyed their fried chicken, which for around $12, came with a thigh and leg, along with ample amounts of coleslaw and fried okra. Even I, as a voracious eater, could not finish all the sides. The chicken itself was beautifully fried in peanut oil, and truly one of the best, juiciest, fried chicken pieces I have ever had. This place is an example of simplicity at its finest. If you are in Houston and craving some down to earth fried chicken, Gus's is the place to go!

Over the years and after a move or two the food has morphed slightly, but the yummy quality remains…read moresolid here. As of April 2026, it's probably the best hot chicken sandwich in town. We always order from the spicier side of menus, and there's no question when you get your food that they aren't playing around. The chicken is juicy, full of flavor, served on a perfect bun with cole slaw and a couple dill pickle slices. The lightly-battered, seasoned waffle fries are exactly what they should be. The woman who took our order was so nice it almost felt like a hug from your favorite aunt.

I'm a little torn on how to rate this place. Mico's was one of the first hot chicken spots to hit…read moreHouston. I remember the hype this place got as they started out and moved from their original spot to this new spot on Shepard. Now that they have inside seating, I figured it was time to check them out. I was in the area at a local bar with friends, and a few friends ordered Mico's through DoorDash. It looked and smelled so good that I decided I had to have it that night, but at the restaurant. I pulled up to what looks a new building. They share a lot with other businesses but I was able to get a parking spot easily. The restaurant is spacious with lots of seating. They also have bar seating by the register. When I looked around, I noticed alot of people waiting on food. It was a mix of food delivery drivers as well as patrons that had ordered and waiting. There was a customer at the counter going off on the employees and I got to commend the young staff for keeping their cool. That being said, the young staff was friendly and trying their best, but they were drowning and the mood in the place was off. Items were forgotten. People were not getting their food in the order of when they ordered. Four parties ordered after me, with similar items and everyone got their orders before mine. I think I was forgotten and only after one of the staff noticed me waiting did they come and look at my receipt. Time from ordering to receiving my food was close to 40 minutes. This is a hot chicken place that is trying to be somewhat fancy. I was served my food on a nice plated plate. Nice touch, but it felt off for the food being served here. They also give utensils in cloth napkins. No paper towels or napkins in sight. Hot chicken is messy and the cloth napkins was not doing it for me. I ended up up knife and forking my sandwich to keep the messy hands from happening. They also serve their fountain drinks in small cups filled to the brim with us. A few swigs and my drink was almost gone. For a place serving spicy food, a soda fountain with refills or readily available water should be available and out front. Now to the good part. The food was outstanding. I ordered the Chicken Sandwich at their hottest level which also came with a side. I got the waffle fries. The sandwich was voted one of the best dishes in the state by Texas Monthly and I can see why. It was a hefty sandwich with a large chicken breast seasoned to perfection. I always love when their is a little hangover of the chicken outside of the bun. The chicken was crispy but juicy inside. The heat was there but totally bearable with the cooling component of the delicious slaw on top. I usually pick pickles off sandwiches, but the pickles here were good and the acidity added a pleasant touch to the sandwich. The waffle fries were also excellent. They were the battered and seasoned kind which I love. The food most definitely saved the overall experience on my visit here. I will say it is one of the better hot chickens I have had in Houston. Now if they go back to their roots and not try to be fancy and do better on their customer service, I can see this place sticking around for a long time. With my experience, I don't see myself hurrying back anytime soon.

Roasty Chicken is a small, no-frills spot sharing a building with a Shell gas station. There are a…read morefew private parking spots out front, but most of the lot is shared with the gas station, so expect to see people pumping gas nearby. When I arrived, there were homeless individuals camping outside, and some even came into the restaurant asking for food. Inside, the space is quite small, with only two tables, making it clear that this place primarily caters to takeout orders. The owner, originally from the Dominican Republic, was friendly and mentioned they've been in business for about three years, with most of their sales coming from DoorDash. Their most popular item is the Roasty Combo (a whole chicken, large rice, large beans, and tortillas for $24.99). I was also interested in their Sweet Fried Plantains, but they were out, so I went with Salchipapa ($4.49) and Steamed Mix Vegetables ($3.79) instead. After bringing the food home, my wife and I dug in. The chicken was okay, but it tasted overly salty. Some chicken pieces, particularly the breast, were very dry. The Salchipapa lacked flavor, and while it wasn't bad, it wasn't particularly memorable either. My favorite part of the meal was the green spicy sauce, which added a nice kick and helped elevate the chicken. Overall, it was okay. I'm glad I tried it, and the owner was very nice.

My husband picked up takeout from Roasty Chicken, a small spot sharing a building as a Shell gas…read morestation. He told me it's mostly a takeout joint with just a couple of tables, and the owner, originally from the Dominican Republic, was very welcoming. He also mentioned that the area had some homeless individuals outside and even inside the restaurant asking for food. I didn't visit the place myself--I only got to try the food at home. We had the Roasty Combo (a whole chicken with rice, beans, and tortillas), along with Salchipapa ($4.49) and Steamed Mix Vegetables ($3.79). The chicken itself wasn't terrible, but it was saltier than I prefer, and certain pieces, especially the breast, turned out pretty dry. The Salchipapa didn't have much seasoning, so it tasted a little bland. The steamed vegetables were nothing out of the ordinary--just simple, standard veggies. What I did enjoy was the green spicy sauce, which had a great kick and made the chicken a lot more enjoyable.

Stopped here yesterday for a quick bite to eat while running some errands. My 8 year old gets his…read morefood and says it's a fly stuck in my bread. We took it from him and crearly it was areas fly in his bread. My husband was so upset he threw all of our meals away. I will never eat there again!

The sign on the door states that they open at 10:00 a.m. I showed up before 10:00 a.m. I waited…read moreuntil 10:05 a.m. The door was locked. The employees inside just stared at me. I waited until 10:25 a.m. the door was still locked. The employees inside again just stared at me. I was in town for the first time in a few years. I was hoping to enjoy their chicken. There actions caused me to read the reviews. They must have gone way down hill based on the reviews I read.

Came here with a friend before going climbing at Momentum! I always drive past it, so I'm glad we…read morewere able to give it a try; we had to carpool, though, since the parking situation is fickle. Tumble 22 did NOT skip out on the portions, cause tell me why 8-piece chicken nuggets nearly obliterate me. Service was also friendly and quick! The orders came with a slice of bread that was placed under the chicken; overall, the chicken was prepared well & the quality was evident! I wish the bread had been provided separately, because after a while, the chicken made it soggy, so it deterred me from eating it. They had a unique "Korean" version of their chicken, marinated in spicy Gochujang sauce, and I ordered the Honey Mustard as my dip. While it was delicious, it was a bit salty, so next time I come, I wouldn't get the Korean version. They also had unique Szechuan fries that I'd love to try!

Ordered from here through Door Dash for the first time and was very disappointed. Part of the order…read morewas missing but aside from that the food was not good. Chicken tenders- zero flavor Southern Chicken sandwich- zero flavor Heavenly Eggs- gross! Key lime pie- bitter as hell!!

Everything was fresh and seasoned well. Chicken was seasoned to the bone! ! I Will 200% get again…read moreand recommend. The pork chop was good too I would just recommend a thinner pork chop so it can hold the flavor to the bone like the chicken. It was super thick so that was a plus but it was on the chewy / tough side due to thickness. The bread was toasted which was great, there was also light Mayo ( I'm a mustard girl but the flavor of everything was good so i didn't notice it much at all) lettuce, pickles( yummy dill pickles) tomatoes and onions. I thought it would was just going to be bread and a fried pork chop. So it was a nice surprise. There's a wait but totally worth it like I said the chicken is seasoned to the bone and has a nice crunch.. you no longer have to drive all the way to Houston for Timmy's Fat MAC'S got them beat all the way

A new restaurant that's hidden away in a former taco shop. Great food and customer service…read more Looking for good things out of this establishment.

One of my favorite spots in The Heights. The restaurant has a cozy feel with décor that makes you…read morefeel like you're relaxing in someone's living room. Everything we ordered came out incredibly fast, and the service was great from start to finish. The drinks were delicious and definitely didn't skimp on the alcohol. If you're coming with a more than 2 people, get the whole bird...it's absolutely worth it. The chicken is perfectly crispy, incredibly juicy, and comes with plenty to share. Can't wait to come back!!

Apparently, they have some of the best chicken & waffles in Houston, so of course we had to try it…read more We ordered the green chicken curry, half a dozen Parmesan oysters, and the chicken & waffles. Everything was good, but honestly, I wasn't super impressed. I thought it was comparable to what you'd get at other restaurants around Houston. Maybe I'm just not the best judge of chicken & waffles . Our server was really nice, though! The restaurant itself was pretty loud and cramped, and the parking situation was awful. Overall, I'm not sure I'd go back.

I tryed out a new breakfast spot today! They were so…read morefriendly and the food was lightly seasoned. Here is the kicker, you will want to come back they also do lunch and dinner. I had Scrambled Eggs Veggies and Cheese and the Belgian Waffle they were preparing roles and cornbread for lunch. The place was nice and clean and the food was pleasant. I love the decor, they mom will be proud!

I haven't found many good food options between IAH and the inner loop so I'm glad I came across…read morethis place on Yelp. There was no wait for the cafeteria-style plate lunch line. The staff was very friendly helping me decide what to get. I chose the lasagna (delicious) with mashed potatoes and corn. Kind of a weird combination but those are the things that caught my eye. It was a good sized portion and included a drink with fresh rolls and cornbread for only $15. Everything seemed fresh and was tasty. The dining area was clean with nice servers making sure you have everything you need. I'll definitely come back if I'm in the area and want to try their breakfast someday.

This place was cool. It wasn't too bad. I heard about it after trying Chicken Burgers and More when…read moresomeone told me this was the original location. The chicken pretty much tasted the same. I went about an hour before they closed, and they only had certain pieces of chicken left,the line was really long. It took a while to get the food, but the service wasn't too bad. They were also out of Kool-Aid, and they didn't have any sides, but they were about to close. I might need to go back and try again because I don't think I got the full Chicken Plus experience.

Chicken was good, so good I guess my moms ate them before I knew the requested pieces were gone.read more

Per my friend, this place has the best biscuits she has ever eaten in her life. I was skeptical…read morebefore trying them...but no more! Hands down the best biscuits around. The add ons of the various butters and toppings are just the icing on the cake (biscuit?). The restaurant also just has a great vibe and the service was friendly and helpful. We also were always able to ask for recs and got some good ones, especially regarding happy hour prices and items. The shrimp, oysters, fried chicken, mac and cheese and drinks were amazing! Everything was cooked to perfection and complemented each other. And to top it all off, the lemon bread pudding was an absolute delight! I definitely want to go back to try all the things I did not have room to try this time!

It was referred to as the "Black: Pappadeaux's by a lot of our friends. The decor was pleasant…read more The atmosphere was good, once we got past the hostess. Lunchtime was crowded, so there was a line out the door. Unfortunately, the hostess didn't exude a lot of hospitality when a few people stepped in to get out of the heat. Although it wasn't directed toward us, it was weird to hear the hostess tell some guest to backup and get away from the her area. The waiting are inside is small, but a little understanding in that situation would have been more inviting. Anyway, once we got seated, everything improved. The presentation for some of the entree's seemed to be lacking, but the taste of the entree made up for the basic plating. The custom lemonade was fantastic. We will definitely try them again for dinner.