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!

Tumble 22 is a chain fried chicken / hot chicken sandwich restaurant. This location is right on…read moreWashington and Houston. It's a bit difficult to get in and out of the parking lot onto the street. The menu is very simple and fast food esque; chicken sandwiches, tenders, and fries / sides. The sandwich was fairly good sized and comes with one side. The chicken itself was a bit bland; the cole slaw out of everything was well seasoned and had good flavor. The fries are the typical frozen shoe string fries. Service is okay; again, this spot borders on a fast food restaurant so it's quite simple service. Overall, it's okay; the chicken isn't spectacular but it's a step above Canes or Laynes in some ways but flavor wise also missing something special.

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.

Everything was fine, they just took a while to serve us the food. But the valet harassed me with…read morethe tip when it is a complementary service and his way of asking me was abrupt

THE FOOD AT LA LUCHA IS AMAZINGGG!!! customer service is top…read moretier so kind and attentive space is clean vibes are gr8 check em outtttt thank you

One of the best meals we've had in a long time! Southern hospitality at its finest. Came here on a…read morewhim while waiting for a late flight, and they treated us like family. $15 for big plate of food! I'll go out of my way to come here for a meal next time I'm in Houston.

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!

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