In short: The Nashville hot chicken of your dreams. I got this recommendation from my cousin . I wanted the best hot chicken money can buy and it delivered . We were staying downtown so This was about a 35 mins plus walk From the thick of tourist town. Ambiance: it's a little shack with barstool Type seating that goes fast. Service: not quick.. but that's okay because It's worth the wait . It was about 45 mins For our order and within a two hour time Frame I couldn't count the amount of people In and out . Food: I got the pimento hot chicken sandwich in medium. It had a little kick but I like spicy and could've went up a notch. It Was perfect ! Good breading, flavor profile and the chicken was piping hot! We also Ordered the pimento Mac n cheese which Was fire . I also had the mustard potato salad..again... absolutely delicious. I tried Hattie B's two days later and there's no comparison whatsoever . Come here for Nashville Hot chicken .. you won't regret it! read more

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4.5/5 - first timer at reds hot chicken & it did not disappoint! Ordered the medium slice hot chicken & waffles with fries as a side. The chicken was fantastic - crispy, juicy & spicy! Fries were average - hot & seasoned but nothing special! I didn't have any of the other sides although I would love to try them if I make it back! We did wait 45 minutes for the food - but they have a sign flashing which tells you the wait time BEFORE you order so this was nothing surprising! Would recommend everyone to try it out if they make it to Nashville read more

Red's Hot Chicken - Hot chicken & waffles - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Red's Hot Chicken Been on a roll of spots I wanted to try recently. I have always heard good things about reds but never made it over there. Finally had time at lunch today! Showed up 5 min before they even opened and there was already a line! A good sign that what you're about to have is awesome. I debated the dirty bird sandwich but needed it to be a little less messy so go the Crunchwrap in HOT. It has pimento Mac and cheese, pickles, bacon and comeback sauce inside. I have a higher heat tolerance than probably 98% of the population but man the HOT is up there. It's a pleasant heat, not anything crazy but if you're the average person I think mild or medium would be just fine. The flavors all work together really well. My only nit pick and totally just a personal preference would've been a little more grilled tortilla and cut in half. But that's irrelevant to taste. Staff was friendly and welcoming, seating area is kind of half inside/half out with an inside bar area. Definitely worth checking out and getting away from the tourist chains for a better product. read more

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First meal after landing in Nashville? Hot chicken of course. I love this dish, having visited some of the classics (Prince's, Bishop's), the newcomers (Hattie B's), and the decidedly non-Nashville Hot Chicken joints (Dave's is probably the most well known, but plenty of others. Shout out to Hancock in Grand Rapids, my favorite outside of Nashville). I'm obviously not as experienced as a native Nashvillian, so I thought I'd try expanding my repertoire this time around, starting with Red's. This restaurant is essentially a small shack with only outdoor counter seating - not a great situation for a freezing cold and snowy Friday early afternoon! Luckily the bar next door (per the bartender, the oldest in Tennessee) allows customers to eat inside where it's much warmer. I visited at 1PM and there was no line at the time. I especially love how the restaurant has an electronic sign hanging from the ceiling stating the estimated wait time for fresh hot chicken. It displayed 15-20 minutes when I ordered and I found it pretty accurate because my pager rang 17 minutes later. Note: I didn't realize going in that Red's doesn't serve bone-in chicken, only tenders and boneless thighs. Hot Chicken Plate ($16.50) - This includes two boneless thighs, fried and seasoned to perfection, with the smoky smell of cayenne and paprika drifting out from the takeout box. They have good, consistent breading all around. The skin is rendered well, and while some fatty parts remain, the rest keeps moisture contained in the meat, allowing plenty of juices to drip out while taking large bites. The breading is very consistent, almost a singular width all throughout the surface of the thighs. It's somewhat resistant to shearing off, but when detached, it comes off in sheets. It's fried to an excellent almost crunchy consistency. The seasoning is exemplary. It first starts sweet and salty before evolving into a pleasant heat with a slight hot sauce vinegar tang. It's a phenomenally balanced flavor. At medium spiciness, it's not bad at all, topping out only with a little sweat and a warmth that spreads through the entire mouth. It's a really nice heat level to allow the rest of the flavors and spices to register. I think I definitely could have gone up one spice level, but better safe than sorry! (5/5) A plate comes with two sides. For the first, I went with the seasoned fries. These are crinkle cut fries that are dusted liberally with seasoning salt. They aren't fried that hard so come out a little soft and floppy. Meh. I'd probably skip the fries in the future. (3/5) For the second side, I went with the mac & cheese, which is quite nice. It's super creamy and is mixed with plenty of pimento cheese to give warmth and extra tangy and rich flavor. The macaroni itself isn't cooked too far after al dente, so there still some solid texture there. (5/5) Overall, a single plate is enough to serve two people, at least persons of my stature. I ate a little less than half of the meal and was stuffed afterwards! This visit placed Red's clearly on top of all the other hot chicken joints I've tried in Nashville in the past. And even after visiting a couple other places on this trip, I think it' still safe to say that Red's is my favorite. I'll have to do some more comparisons next time I'm in Nashville - unfortunately a lot of other recommended places were closed during my time in the city. Bathrooms - Small rooms available in the bar. Kind of dingy, but that's what you get at the oldest bar in TN. I love the "voice activated" sticker on the hand dryer. read more

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This is the place for Nashville Hot Chicken. Between the texture, flavor, and overall package, Red's is the place to stop for NHC. It's located right near the Parthenon area and is semi-connected to a bar. Check their hours before you go since it seemed like they are mostly lunch hours-oriented. The cashier and service was friendly. It took about 15 minutes for our food to be ready and we were able to take it and eat inside in the adjacent bar. The hot chicken flavor is excellent! So much flavor and I loved the texture of the chicken. It looks like they pound-out the thigh a little bit to make it thinner, which makes the bites equal and uniform where you get a perfect amount of skin (that stays intact) and meat. The seasoning is insanely flavorful! The mac and cheese was the best I've had in the city. The pimento flavor shines through and the overall texture/consistency of the cheese was spot-on. This is where I'm stopping every time to get my Nashville Hot Chicken fix. read more

Red's Hot Chicken - 2 Tenders and 1 thigh box (they ran out of thighs and so substituted w/tenders) - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

You want Nashville hot chicken? This is the real deal. It's an unassuming shop located next to the Springwater, Tennessee's oldest bar. In fact, they will bring your food to you at the Springwater, if you want. Everybody does it. Or just sit in the shade at Red's. The chicken is very juicy and flavorful. I went with a "hot" spice level for my sandwich and handled it just fine, although I was warned that it was "very" hot. Decades of eating Mexican peppers and salsas have probably turned by stomach into iron. It was pleasantly hot but not crazy hot. The sandwich combo comes with slaw and pickles on the chicken and it is a sloppy, wonderful mess. It is absolutely delicious. The crinkle-cut fries were heavily-seasoned and delicious and you get an absolute ton of them. The pimento mac and cheese was fine (ordered separately with the tenders) but it is not a must order. Get the fr Skip the touristy chicken spots and come here. This is a great hot chicken sandwich. read more

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Red's is the Best Hot Chicken Dive in Nashville. Yes, this place is a dive. But the food is delicious, the portions are huge, and there's air-conditioned seating and beer next door at Springwater. Remember, this is a Chicken Tender place. There are no 1/2 birds or 1/4 birds here. Tenders are the only chicken they serve. But, it is so worth it. Ok, let's start at the beginning... First, you walk into the open air shed and you review the menus on the wall next to and above the windows. Once you've determined what you would like to order, you stand in front of the window on the right. When the window opens, you place your order. If you order their "Hot" you will be warned that it is very spicy. Personally, I Love their "Hot." It delivers the flavor and heat I want when eating Hot Chicken. It's so tasty and it's just enough to make your nose run a bit! I always want coleslaw on my hot chicken sandwich, so the Hot Chicken Sandwich here is perfect. It comes with 2 Tenders, coleslaw, pickles, and Comeback Sauce. It's served with a large portion of wonderfully seasoned crinkle cut fries. Honestly, all their sides here are very good. But, my favorite side is the Pimento Mac & Cheese. I can boldly say that, in my humble opinion, this is the best Mac & Cheese in Nashville. For sure. After you pay (I believe this is a cashless operation) you have the option to take your food to go or to have it delivered to you in Springwater next door. If you have time, definitely take the Springwater option, walk next door, sit at the bar, and order a beer. Your food will be delivered right to you in lovely styrofoam containers. If you do not want any alcohol, you need to order soft drinks or water from Red's. Those things aren't really on the menu at Springwater. The staff at both Red's and Springwater are wonderful, and they definitely contribute to all of this being a wonderful experience! I highly recommend Red's for delicious chicken tenders and sides. As long as you don't need anything fancy, like a soda fountain. Seriously, this place is really good. read more

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Really good food. I arrived at 4:45pm on Saturday and they were out of thighs so I went with the deal of three chicken tenders and two sides. I chose fries and pimento mac & cheese for the sides. I'm not normally a chicken tenders guy, but these were the best tenders that I've ever had. The sides were good too. I especially liked the fries; they had a seasoning with a kick to it. The food was really good. I removed a star for a few minor reasons. Red's is takeout only. They have about four outdoor tables, but they were all taken so I had to eat standing up. It takes a long time to make the food. My order took 20 minutes, but it can take 45 minutes during peak times. Luckily, I didn't come during a busy time. The restaurant is across the street from a park where a bunch of homeless people were roaming around and some kids were asking for money. I got the impression that this is an area where you don't want to be after dark. read more

I'm not even sure who first told me about Red's Hot Chicken, but I'm glad they did. It's a little shack -- totally nondescript -- with no real seating and just a walk-up window next to one of Nashville's oldest bars (which dates back to the Prohibition era). When you order, they tell you upfront how long it'll take, and in our case, it was about 30-35 minutes. Later, the wait stretched closer to an hour, but honestly, it was worth every minute. There wasn't much of a line outside, which was misleading because they clearly had a ton of orders queued up inside. We ordered the medium chicken strips and the crunch wrap -- and both were absolutely incredible. Easily one of the highlights of our weekend in Nashville. It's the definition of unassuming: simple setup, no frills, just amazing food. Grab a casual beer next door or hang out while you wait. When we went, there was a huge arts-and-crafts event going on behind the restaurant with thousands of people, so I imagine on a normal weekend the wait would be shorter. This was the cheapest meal we had all weekend, yet it made us smile the most. If you're in Nashville and want what I'd call the best hot chicken in town, don't miss Red's. Totally worth the stop. read more

Red's Hot Chicken - crunch wrap - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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If you're in Nashville, looking for the best hot chicken spot, this is it! It's a super small shack, not much of seating at the shop itself but you can sit and wait for your order in the bar next door and have a beer. The hot chicken and potato salad were a 10/10. Definitely revisiting if ever in Nashville again. read more

Wait time can get a bit wild, but I can see why it's worth the wait. Also, I did go on foodball saturday! I got hot for my 3 peice tenders, and it's HOT! A side of potato salad, so soothing for the spice Cash only at the bar! There is an ATM available. Most domestic beers, and sheltzers. Great service, very informative about the menu read more

Red's Hot Chicken - Nashville Hot Chicken Tenders Mustard Potato Salad - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Super friendly staff. Very proud of their place. Steady stream of customers proving that this is a local favorite. Great hole in the wall joint when all you're looking for is hot chicken and sides---cuz that's all they got. Everything was delicious. I got the medium spice level for my tenders which was a decent level of heat but didn't make me sweat. Would be curious to go one more level up (there are four levels). Go for the experience. This is a dive place. Almost questioned our choice when we pulled up. But don't be scared off. You'll feel right at home once you order and seat yourself. Signs everywhere say cash only, but we were able to pay with ApplePay. read more

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Feels like a true Nashville experience. And nobody in line was wearing boots or a pink cowboy hat. I'd had Hattie B's in Atlanta and loved it, so I wanted to try this much ballyhooed shack. My group of 9 was very glad we did. There wasn't much of a line when we pulled up, and we found a parking spot easily. Despite the short line, the wait was a hearty one. The 45-minute wait gave us time to hoof it over to the Parthenon. Kudos to them for getting the wait time right. The family found some seating in Nashville's oldest bar next door. I ordered the Southern Dirty Bird sandwich, with comeback sauce, pimento cheese and two fat medium-heat tenders. I like heat, and the medium provided plenty. It was massive. The fries were excellent as well, seasoned fantastically. My wife got the Mac and cheese with mild tenders. It was also excellent. I'd love to return and try some of the other items, especially the crunchwrap. Great spot. I'd give 4.5 if I could, but the wait cost a star. read more

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Nashville has a dish that is so famous, that it's been replicated in countries around the world. That is not a small feat, especially for a contemporary invention in food. So, here is a loud cheers to Nashville Hot Chicken. While the inventors of the dish are Prince's Hot Chicken, Red's has started to become known among the locals for perfecting the recipe and establishing what can only be referenced as "best in class." What is so magical about this mouthwatering plate of burning joy? Chef Red would not be likely to reveal it. Yet, the chicken tender plate has the perfect volume of umami that is satisfying beyond words. The wrap is also a close competitor, adding delicacies like pimento Mac and Cheese into a crispy bread. The chicken here is marinated for over thirty hours, thus yielding a complex and delicate texture. While getting takeout to enjoy at the park would not be a bad idea, there is an even more intriguing way to enjoy this meal. Springwater, Tennessee's oldest bar, is right next door and the chefs are more than happy to bring the food over to go alongside a cold draft beer. One never knows, given the spice levels at Red's, the beer may become a lifesaver. read more

We've visited this chicken shack twice now on recent visits to Nashville and will keep coming back! The chicken crunchwrap is unique and delicious! I like to get tenders and mac and cheese separately just so it's easier to take the leftovers to go. We tried the seasoned fries on this last visit and those were great too. Some were slightly too salty for my taste, but they were hot and crispy. The service is straightforward and pretty quick for being made to order. There's an area to wait and to eat inside under their overhang, as well as at the bar next door. There's also a convenient parking lot on the other side of the bar, which we didn't realize the first time we were there. Highly recommend! read more

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Treated myself to a tour of five hot chicken spots in Nashville, and all had something going for them but the rest didn't come close to Red's. Juicy on the inside, molten crisp on the out with just the right amount of dry rub dusting to finish it off. I had mine with two cheap Narragansett's at the bar next door and I'm itching to go back. Make this your first stop. This is a gem. read more

Red's Hot Chicken - 10 out of 10, my fave in the city. - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

The food here is delicious. That's it. It's some of the best hot chicken I've ever eaten. Loved the mac and cheese covered in spicy hot chicken. The hours are not convenient so plan ahead so you don't miss this one - worth the calories. read more

So delicious and spicyyyyy! Get the thighs, they are boneless and soooo juicy! Very very good. I liked the medium although it was making my nose run a bit and sweat a little. If you're not into a little bit of a burn, the mild is also very good! Order at the window, they are very nice and will give you recs! I liked the fries and the slaw as sides. Fries were nice and crispy and well seasoned. The slaw was cold and crunchy, perfect! Love that you can get different spice levels within your meal, makes it easier to share if you're wanting different spice levels! read more

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Was in the neighborhood and had been wanting to try Red's. If I'm not mistaken, as a native Nashvillian, this is the location of the old Hog Heaven BBQ place next to Centennial Park. It did not disappoint. Had the Dirty Bird Sandwich with fries. Watch "Nik Metcalf Food Reviews" if you want an HD video review of what I had - I even ate it in the car (while creeping along I-65 during rush hour) like he did. Great flavor, large portions, and the Medium spice level was comfortably hot, which I like. The only downside was the side of ranch dressing - straight from a bottle and not homemade - I'd skip it next time and stick with the Comeback Sauce. Be prepared to wait 20-30 minutes once you place your order, as everything is cooked to order, and get there early enough before they run out of chicken. I placed my order at 3pm on a Friday and they only had 25 chicken tenders left for the day and were already out of thighs. Side note: It never ceases to amaze me how some people stand in line for 10 minutes reading the simple menu board in front of them, yet when they step up to order and are asked "what heat level, what sides, etc." they look around and ask what the choices are. SMH The best part may be the attached dive bar where you can shoot pool, listen to music, and enjoy $4-$6 draft beers while you wait - including my favorite Yazoo Dos Perros. Food counter takes plastic but the bar is cash only. Great place! read more

Well all of there 5star reviews are true, so glad we went here today for lunch, guys at the store are nice, attentive and sweet, fried chicken, it's the best I've ever had, took a friend there who was not interested eating fried chicken, after tasting their food, she's not stopping raving about it, chicken, fries and Mac b cheese everything is 10stars, definitely try this place. Fyi: there medium is like hot(and it's coming from someone who likes spicy food and knows little about spices). read more

Red's Hot Chicken - Chicken Snack Box - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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This is HOT chicken!!! Super good and spicy. They have a window to place the order and depending on how busy they are it's how long it'll take. They have a sign that says they are NOT fast food. So don't expect it to be fast. They are next to Springwater. It's a dive bar and you can go in and tell them you'll be there and they will deliver to your table. You can also wait standing there for it. The guys are friendly. Come check them out! read more

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Tried Prince's (supposedly the inventor of Hot Chicken) and this was a little better. Still a bit too salty. Chicken juicy. Potato salad good. Slaw same as Prince's style but better (not as sweet.) Lots of people with airline bags waiting for their meals in the cash only dive bar next door. Took 20 min to get food as it's made to order. Should be a star off for ambiance but in this case the ambiance is unique and not the point. Price is fair, no bargain but cheaper than places in the tourist area. The bar drink prices next door are a bargain! read more

Red's Hot Chicken - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Home run! Exactly what I was looking for in Nashville. Oh, and hot means HOT. Cold beer next door, for the total experience.

Simply the best! The chicken was super tender and moist. The fries were also amazing and super crispy. Bomb seasoning. Super fast service. read more

Red's Hot Chicken - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I don't eat spicy food. But! I had to try this place because I've heard it was great! I got the mild chicken and it was so delicious, crispy, and moist and tender inside! The macaroni and cheese and coleslaw were so delicious and the flavors unique. Service was friendly and quick. I highly recommend Red's! read more

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So this place is literally a shack next to a McDonals. You wouldn't know what it is until you got up to the window. The chicken is piping hot and the flavor has some heat. This was the best Nashville chicken I've ever had, hands down. There's only 8 different items on the menu, but highlighting the chicken. The line gets long, so be prepared to wait a bit, but it is well worth the wait! read more

Red's Hot Chicken - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

How did I not know about this place. Awesome taste way better than the others in Nashville!! Very moist and very flavorful!!! The coleslaw makes it. Friendly service, and very fresh ingredients!! A dive for sure and you take it to the dive bar next door. The bathroom in the bar next door is like a Turkish prison:) read more

Red's Hot Chicken - Unreal - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Best Nashville hot chicken! I love spicy and got the hot heat level sandwich and it was as hot as I could handle. Absolutely loved it and don't know how anyone could possibly eat the next heat level Nashville fire. Others in my group got the pimento Mac and cheese and said it was amazing. My mouth was such an inferno that I didn't bother trying it but if I went back I would really like to try that out. You can bring your food into the bar next door and eat there. They have very friendly service and is a cash only bar fyi. read more

As I've been saying in most of my reviews from my Nashville trip so far, on the whole, I had so many great meals there... but of course, I had to go for some Nashville Hot Chicken, and this place near Vanderbilt's campus came highly recommended. I am happy to say, it was phenomenal! Red's is quite simply a roadside chicken shack. They have a small outdoor covered eating area with counter seating around the edges, everything is served take-out style no matter where you plan to eat it. There is a bar next door that they'll bring your food to, but I didn't explore that, it was a fairly nice day to just eat right out front. I approached the window and my order was promptly taken, no non-sense, no fuss, they're just interested in getting you great chicken made fresh. This IS NOT fast food, and they express that on their sign, but regardless, I waited just 15 minutes for piping hot, made to order, hot chicken. I went with the Hot Chicken Plate with the 3 jumbo tenders, as they were currently out of thighs due to a power outage that spoiled their last supply. That mattered exactly not at all, because the tenders were enormous, juicy, and very filling with a perfect level of spice. I went medium to gauge, and it was just right for me. Flavorful, good heat, not excruciating. The plate came with two sides, I opted for their pimento mac n cheese and cole slaw. The mac was exceptional, really nice sharp cheddar flavor, very creamy. The cole slaw was refreshing and cool, not too mayo heavy, and provided a nice switch to the hot chicken. I also got some great ranch for dipping. It also came with a couple slices of white bread, as is tradition, for mopping up sauce and making little bite size sammies. All told, I could not recommend this place more. I love a place that just cuts to the chase with great food, and Red's is exactly that. I'm sure there is lots of excellent hot chicken available around Nashville, but this should be one of your choices! read more

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If we could put more stars, we would!! We got the hot chicken plate with tenders and fries; everything was well seasoned although we do wish the ranch was homemade. You can order outside and tell them to wait in the bar. We found the silver falls machine and while George Washington was mocking us from all angles, we had a good time. read more

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Very good hot chicken. We love hot food, but beware of Nashville hot. We couldn't finish the sandwich it was so spicy. Tasted great, but burned forever. Has to go next door and drink a couple of beers. Definitely a must try. read more

Walk up service for fantastic chicken sandwiches The bar next door was welcoming, but alas, it was Sunday and we had hundreds of miles left to drive I will go again if I am around read more

I'm not a hot chicken connoisseur so take my review with a grain of salt. This shack is located next to centennial park. We were there at opening and we ordered the snack box, the mac and cheese, and a hot chicken tenders. The mac and cheese was chunks of the hot chicken mixed into their standard mac and cheese, but it was drowning in their house sauce, which was rather unappetizing. I could finish it but I'm not really a sauce person to the extent that the mac and cheese was suggesting I should be. The hot chicken is juicy and tender and the seasoning on the fries were good. The main downside is the fries are probably factory made crinkle cut fries which detracts from their quality -- too crunchy for my tastes. Overall good for a try but I would probably recommend not doing the mac and cheese, or asking for it with sauce on the side. read more

Visited Nashville for a day trip and was looking to try some of the famous chicken. This place was delicious! When you order, there is a sign that says that the chicken is fresh. The order took a while since there were quite a lot of customers. After receiving my order, I went to the park right across it to eat. Loved the flavor. This plate kept me full read more

Red's Hot Chicken - Hot Chicken Mac & Cheese Bowl - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

I am and have always been a Crunchwrap guy. Don't get me wrong, I love burgers and tacos as much as the next person, but I mean business when I say that I like Crunchwraps. In some parts of the world, I might even be known as the Crunchwrap Commander. So when I tried the Crunchwrap here, I was both shocked and appalled. First of all, this Crunchwrap doesn't have a crunchy tortilla - instead, it gets its crunch from the crispness of the fried chicken. Secondly, this has mac 'n' cheese, and the closest thing to a pile of shredded lettuce is the occasional pickle. All of that to say, this was glorious. As much as I missed biting into a cheap, crispy corn shell tortilla, the chicken made up for it. Also, when they say "hot" in terms of spice level, they mean reaper. I didn't try the Nashville Fire, not because I was scared for my life or didn't have a spare change of underpants with me, but because I was starving and wanted to make sure I could finish my food rather than compete with parts of my body to see which would cross the finish line first. If you can handle some serious heat, I recommend the Hot level. If you find other hot chickens on the spicy end, maybe try Mild. Use this information to your own discretion. The mac 'n' cheese was extremely impressive. Ooey-gooey madness with extreme flavor that helps balance all that spice. There was so much flavor in my first few bites that I was scared the comeback sauce ($1 extra) wasn't necessary. However, I tried it, and yeah - I highly recommend adding that sauce. It neutralizes a lot of the acidity and complements the chicken without taking away from it or overwhelming the mac 'n' cheese. The Crunchwrap King will definitely be back. Yes, I did just refer to myself in the third person. And is the food really that good that if any family member or friend comes to visit the Crunchwrap Commander, he will mandate this side quest to obtain this national treasure? Yes, yes, I do. read more

Red's Hot Chicken - Hot Chicken Mac & Cheese Crunchwrap - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

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Red Hot Chicken hit the spot in every way. I got the hot chicken sandwich after a night on Broadway, and it was exactly what I needed. The heat, the crunch, the flavor, it all came together perfectly. The spot is a little off the beaten path, but absolutely worth the drive. The atmosphere is laid-back and real, and the cash bar next door made the whole experience feel like a scene out of a movie. Ten out of ten. I'll be back. read more

Red's Hot Chicken - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

A walk up and order Nashville hot chicken that's better than all the rest! We had "mild" and "hot" and the hot made my husband cry We tried another hot chicken fast food place (rhymes with Mattie) and it was mid. But this place was truly fantastic!! Don't sleep on it!! read more

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We came back here after 2 years, and my 5 star review is still holding up strong. Anything you get at Red's Hot Chicken is absolutely delicious. This is the best chicken you can get in Nashville, so much better than Prince's or Hattie B's. I loved how tender, juicy, and crispy the chicken was and the coleslaw as a side was my favorite. I liked the pimento mac and cheese, but next time I'd get another side of coleslaw. read more

Red's Hot Chicken - Hot chicken plate medium tenders and medium wings Side of coleslaw Side of pimento Mac and cheese - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

We just happened to visit Nashville during Nashville Hot Chicken Week and Red's was our first stop. Out of all the hot chicken we tried, their hot chicken Mac and cheese crunch wrap was incredible! I know we're not the first to say this, but it's worth repeating. They have walk up service and just two tables with a couple rickety chairs, so plan on either take away or eating lunch in the park across the street. Five stars for the food, slightly less for the lack of seating and styrofoam containers. read more

Red's Hot Chicken - Hot chicken crunch wrap - Southern Near Me - Nashville, Tennessee

Outstanding hot chicken, truly the best I've ever had, and it's right next to Centennial Park, the Parthenon, and Springwater, the oldest bar in Nashville. The service was friendly and the ambiance, which includes chicken wire, dirty paint, and limited seating, screams "we put all of our effort into the food." Loved this place. Even the youngest member of our group, who can't handle spice, gave it a 9/10. I'd give it more stars if I could. Outstanding! read more