The Yard is a weird and wonderful place full of food, beverages and games. We were enjoying some cold suds at Ants Beer Cave and were feeling peckish. There are lots of food trucks in The Yard and we decided to order from Spicy Boys. We ordered online and I walked over to pick up our food. The Crispy Asian Fried Chicken is outstanding! We got the 5 Piece Drums & Thighs with some Tingly Tater Tots, which is plenty of food for 2 people. The Thai Basil Ranch sauce was phenomenal. Pro Tip: Ask the venue, where you want to consume your chicken, if they allow outside food. Not all of them do. read more

Great location in front of St Elmo's Brewery. Grabbed a convenient picnic table, a beer and enjoyed their hot chicken sandwich with tator tots. I felt that the spices on the tots were too much when paired with the sandwich. I love spice and heat but this seemed overkill. Would've been nice to have them without the spice. Service was great and quick. read more

Spicy Boys Fried Chicken - St. Elmo - Tingly Gai chicken sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I wanted to love spicy boys as I've heard wonderful things about it and I am big fan of the yard! I went with the OG and was a bit underwhelmed. + super friendly guy working at the truck + presentation and packaging is functional & gramworthy for sure + the Asian take on it is really interesting and adds some great flavors + in a town where food trucks somehow implies premium pricing, this was very reasonable However: - the OG sandwich needed just a little more of a kick to it. - the bun/meat ratio was way too light. Bun was thin and didn't have the stregnth to appropriately house the sizable bird. Started to get soggy. Also, maybe it's a personal thing, i don't like when the chicken is too thick and the breading starts to fall off. Maybe I am wrong and I'll probably try it and other things there again. But at this point, it's not really going to be a destination for me to grab sandwiches or put on my list to take friends/family visiting to. read more

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Maybe it was because we had spent the early afternoon next door at the Still (distillery), maybe it was because we were having way too much fun at St. Elmo Brewery, or maybe it was because we were just really hungry, but Spicy Boys absolutely blew us away This is an essentially a food truck on the property of St. Elmo's Brewery, but there's plenty of shared parking and shared exterior and interior seating The menu offers a variety of chicken options with varying levels of heat. There's bone-in chicken, nuggets, sandwiches, tots, and a variety of other options There was a QR code we used from the bar and it was painless to peruse the menu and order (you can also order at the food truck window). We were also pleasantly surprised to find it didn't take long at all to get our order. We were notified by text when our order was ready Again, this was one of the best meals I've had in a long time, and I don't typically enjoy food truck food. This fusion works so well, and I'm not lying when I say all 7 of us were raving about just how amazing everything tasted Some tips: Get the tingly chicken sandwich and tingly tots. The Sichuan sauce gives a delicious numbing sensation, and it's delicious Definitely consider stopping by St. Elmo's Brewery for a pint, or two, or a flight of beers. Or walk down to the Still for some delightful cocktails or for a distillery tour Cheers!! read more

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There are a handful of food trucks around this area, but we'd highly recommend Spicy Boys. They have a unique take on chicken sandwiches and tenders (plus bone in). We had the Tingly Gai, the classic tenders, and tingly tots. All satisfied our cravings and were so delicious. We ordered fast and got our food promptly. The food truck is in a great location; right outside St Elmo Brewery, so you can enjoy some hot, crispy chicken and a nice cold beer. read more

Spicy Boys Fried Chicken - St. Elmo - Tingly tots and classic tenders - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

I normally visit a north Spicy Boys location, but I wanted to give some love to the spot on St. Elmo Rd also. Had the OG Chicken sandwich here about a week or so ago, and it was SO good. The chicken was crispy and perfectly tender, and the combo of sauce and papaya slaw flavors was perfection. Might have been one of the biggest pieces of chicken I've had on a sandwich in a while too. On my last visit I tried the banana pudding and my only complaint is that I wanted more! Stop in on a Monday and you can get stanges of Carl at St. Elmo Brewing for just $2 too -- perfect pairing. read more

We got some chicken after attending an event in the area. The chicken was pretty well seasoned and spicy. Slightly dry in my opinion, but still fairly good. It goes well with the beer we had at St. Elmo's. The positions are huge, I didn't even finish half of my order. read more

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I've been to this one a few times and it's always been good. The people there work fast and the food is great. One order of nuggets is actually quite a lot where you can spoilt it with another person plus get a side. Great value for the money. read more

Spicy Boys Fried Chicken - St. Elmo - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Came to Spicy Boys for lunch and ordered the OG Fried Chicken Sandwich, nuggets (Tingly seasoning), and classic tots. We placed the order online and picked it up, but decided to stay and eat in the casual outdoor area. There was plenty of parking available. Since our exchange was quick, I can't say much about the customer service. The food itself was excellent. The OG Fried Chicken Sandwich was flavorful, the chicken was moist, and the papaya salad added a nice texture with a good balance of sweet and spicy. The nuggets were a standout. The Sichuan seasoning really came through and the crunch was perfect. The Thai basil ranch that came with them paired so well, adding a creamy break to the zingy flavor. The classic tots were also great, lightly seasoned and extra crunchy. I've never been a fan of tater tots, but these were amazing! I might come back for the tater tots alone! Overall, a really solid lunch spot with bold flavors. I'll definitely be back to try more. read more

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I love Spicy Boys. We usually go to the truck at Zilker on 6th because it's walking distance from our apartment. This location is just as good as our go-to. Service is friendly and fast. Food is delish, fresh, warm, and packed with exciting flavors. The Tingly Tots are fire...literally. Spice level=woo-hoo! Hot Nuggets (maple butter syrup)...spice level has a nice kick without being too much or overbearing. Overall, no matter what you get here or at any location, it's gonna be darn-tootin' good. read more

Normally, I frequent the St. Elmo Springdale location where they have the same food truck. There's no surprise that this place after 300+ reviews sits at 4 1/2 stars. Their menu is fairly limited, but what they have is really well prepared and I prefer their basic chicken sandwich. And just like the brewery they are partnered up with, this is a cashless credit/debit card business only. I would be remiss if I did not point out that there is also a burger truck on the property as well. Five photos included for greater insight. read more

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This rivals, if not IS the best chicken sandwich we've had.....in a long time....or ever! It was piping hot, had great flavor combos and the tingly spicy sandwich wasn't just about the heat, it was an explosion of textures and a harmonious dance of heat and savory Asian-inspired flavors. The Tingly Spicy Sanwich had these marvelous spicy pickles (I should have ordered a side of these too - they were addicting), charred onion aioli, sichuan pepper, lemon chili crisp. The chicken was lightly coated and came out perfectly hot. Maybe the overall star was the Som Tom (shredded green papaya, tamarind, peanut, thai chile). It was a great taste sensation, good crunch, very flavorful and quite filling. I could eat this on repeat. Highly recommend! read more

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Holy cow. When I saw the brewery had a chicken truck with such a limited menu I had some qualms. Boy Howdy ... was I mistaken. Some of the most flavorful moist crunchy Asian inspired chicken I have ever had. And the tots were outstanding. The Thai basil ranch dressing was a thing of beauty. The Sichuan peppercorn sauce was so dang good. Check this place out if you have not already. read more

Chicken was fried and seasoned well. I tried the bone in chicken, tingly nuggets and the og sandwich. I liked the bone in chicken the best. The meat was tender and came out hot. The food was ready pretty fast and you can eat inside of the brewing building which was nice. read more

Spicy Boys Fried Chicken - St. Elmo - Bone in chicken, tingly nuggets and og sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

My favorite fried chicken sandwich in Austin! Service is always fast and they have always been kind. The tingly ichicken sandwich is fire! Especially in flavor, and spice level. Make sure to get a side of spicy pickles, they come on the sandwich but trust me, you will want more! I also recommend a side of regular mild ranch for dipping to balance the spice. read more

First time customer. A coworker highly recommended it. It was the right amount of spicy. Every thing was perfect. Highly recommend!!! 10/10. Way better than Gus. They need to raise the rates. read more

Hands down some of the best fried chicken I've had in Austin. Which is hard to find. The crisp was to perfection, and the seasoning was on point! I live on the north side, but I will drive south just for this chicken. read more

Like the good and subtle burn of their spicy sandwiches, Spicy Boys has grown on me here of late and I find myself defaulting more and more often to their awesome food truck at St. Elmo's for lunch when I am in town. Situated outside of St. Elmo's Brewery in "The Yard" this food truck has great options for meat eaters and vegans/vegetarians alike. You can order via a QR Code found on tables, outside the food truck, or you can order in person at their window. My go-to items are the Vegetarian Fried Tempeh Sandwich (hot gai style) and the Curry & 2 Roti. Orders have always been made fresh and delivered screaming hot. Service has always been good, fast and friendly, no issues to report. Short and Sweet: Spicy Boys delivers on quality and quantity leaving me beyond full, beyond satisfied, and always looking forward to my next opportunity to grab another Hot Gai. read more

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Spicy Boys was the perfect way to kick off our recent Texas visit. Our flight landed late, local time, and we were hankering for some food since our dinner time had passed while we were in the air. The timing worked out in our favor, where we were able to place an order online for pick up about 5 minutes before they were scheduled to close. We ordered the O.G. and Hot Gai fried chicken sandwiches, with tingly sichuan tater tots and som tam (papaya salad) as our sides. The pick-up process was easy once we arrived and let them know our order name, and we took our bag back to our Airbnb to eat (although we did sneak some tots in the car and they were delicious). Oof the food was sooo good. Even with the drive, the chicken was still crispy on the outside but nice and juicy on the inside. The tots were really flavorful with the seasoning and the papaya salad was refreshing and the perfect complement to our meal. I would love to try the entire menu here and would definitely recommend trying Spicy Boys for a unique spin on a chicken sando! read more

F**ing WOW 5 star !!!!! The GOAT.. I tried them ALL, and I mean all. I saved spicy boys for last because everyone kept saying it was the best and original. I didn't want to love them more than all the rest, but now we too understand. LOL I may well be a zombie for this place. We ordered the FRIED CHICKEN (5PC),FRIED CHICKEN SANDWICH HOT GAI and the tingly gal , CURRY & 2 ROTI, and SPICY PICKLES. Where do we even start. everything was amazing. My wife was literally drinking the sauce that came with the ROTI. If there was a 55gallon drum of it she would not be able to stop. The Hot Gai was perfect amount of spicy, not so much it kills you, but enough to remind you you are still alive!!! The 5 piece of perfection pushed me into a small coma and after a few hours of heavenly napping, we split the tingly Gal and a movie. The funny part was how we missed the movie because we were so happy just talking about the food. She kept saying the spicy pickles would be a mainstay in the house if they would sell it by the gallon. Look I tried the ALL and now we know why Spicy Boys Chicken is the GOAT and OG. When I was there the pick ups were steady, I see why this little secret is expanding! people love it, and now I know why. The twisted bastard that perfected the recipes has captured our hearts and loyalty. F**ing perfection!!! It is all over for the competitors after 3 years of trying everyone else in the city, we must have Spicy Boys!! Now it is a regular affair to get an order and settle in for a movie and long nap. Start here, do not save it for last! read more

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Love their tingly tots, spicy chicken nuggets and sammi. Rotti and panang curry is also flavorful, curry is a tad bit sweet for me. It's a popular spots so service is not as fast but food is always good, you can grab a beer at the brewery while you wait! read more

Spicy Boys Fried Chicken to the rescue. A Sunday of trying Texas Whiskey and food trucks glad to find Spicy Boys Fried Chicken. Found this food outside of Still Austin Whiskey. Order and pay off the WR wait for a text that your food is ready. The fried chicken sandwich was nice and delicious the chicken was moist and tasty. The bun was nice and warm. Thank you for the good food. read more

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A vegetarian going to a spicy chicken food truck place? YES! Don't let the name of the truck fool you they do have vegetarian options and they are delicious! All their chicken sandwiches can be made vegetarian by changing the chicken patty to fried tempeh option. The fried tempeh was delicious, fried to perfection and didn't have the aftertaste that a lot of tempeh products can have. I had the Hot Gali sandwich and it was great with some nice crunch and even though it was marked as spicy, I didn't find it overly spicy (I think Siracha is hotter than the sandwich). I also absolutely loved their tater tots because of the seasoning! It has a savory and very slight sweet component that balances well. They are located outside St. Elmo's and plenty of outdoor seating since connected with brewery. I would recommend putting your order in early - took us about 20-25 minutes to get ours on a Saturday night around 8:30 PM when the rest of the food trucks has closed up. Parking is free out in front of the brewery. read more

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We frequent this spot and are obsessed with their nugs! The spice levels vary, but my go-to is getting them naked and dipping in the Thai basil ranch. It's conveniently located in the St. Elmo brewery space, and the food is always ready fast with customer service that's a solid 10/10. Now that the weather's cooling down, I can't wait to sit outside and enjoy them with a cold one from the brewery. read more

Every time I've come to this food truck the employees have always been top notch and always having the best attitude even when working in a hot truck like they do! Food always comes out fast and hot Everytime! I personally like the hot gai chicken sandwich as it just has so many good flavors and it is so juicy! My next favorite would have to be the the boneless nuggets which are phenomenal! I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. It is connected to St. Elmo brewery with plenty of AC inside and plenty of outdoor seating as well! read more

My favorite panang curry in Austin! It's actually kind of insane that I haven't written this review yet because I've been going at this particular location for 3 years now. We always online order after we get our first round of beers and our food is usually ready within a half hour which is perfect. I've tried everything on their menu (and they occasionally add special items, mostly during The Yard themed quarterly events). I Always order the panang curry (with extra roti), Tingly tots, Spicy pickles, and hot nugs. This is a go-to meal that we have at least quarterly through the year. The meat is thigh meat and creates a tasty, tender, rich flavor profile. I love that you have the choice of different levels of heat for the items, like they offer "classic tots" which have no heat at all if that's not your thing. The tater tots are a great level of crispy on the outside, but still light and fluffy on the inside. You can also sub for cauliflower tots. This place shines in quality. Never skip the sauces either! Great, friendly service from the truck and they never let your order sit, it's always piping hot. Ordering on their QR code is simple and makes sense. That portal also lets you know if anything is currently out or not available through them. Orders come in a paper bag with utensils, napkins, and easy to reuse and repackage (if you manage to not finish) and take home. read more

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The chicken was fresh and hot from the fryer. The crust of the chicken was well seasoned and very crispy. The customer service is top notch. I'll definitely be back for some good fried chicken. Thank you Spicy Boys! read more

Spicy Boys Fried Chicken - St. Elmo - Bone-In Five piece. - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Normally I would try to include a picture of the food but we devoured it as soon as it came. Dare I say this might be the best fried chicken I have ever had (or at least top 5). Food was delicious and nicely spiced. Got there right on time, as a number of items started selling out. The ambience at this location because of the brewery berr garden was quite nice. read more

Spicy Boys Fried Chicken - St. Elmo - Menu - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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If you want a delicious meal full of flavor check this place out. Especially the Panang curry with roti, and the spicy chicken sandwich. It helps that the staff are so friendly and it's a fun pink truck. Incredible, no notes. read more

Spicy Boys Fried Chicken - St. Elmo - Menu - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

This area was so cute! Service was quick and easy + the staff were nice. I got the hot gai sandwich, OG tots, and papaya salad. Everything was 10/10 except the papaya salad. I wouldn't recommend that but would def get the sandwich and tots again! read more

Spicy Boys Fried Chicken - St. Elmo - Papaya salad - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Freaking fantastic!!! And super nice, fast, professional service!!! Bruh... the chicken and tots - amazing. read more

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Soooooo good!! I got the sandwich with massaman curry flavors. The bread is just enough to protect your hands from getting too dirty. Soft brioche(?) type and not thick so it focuses you on the chicken. The fried chicken -- all thigh meat so extra flavorful, tender, and never dry. So so so much flavor throughout the whole thing. And the chicken was also busting out the sandwich, as you can see from my photo. And I love the massaman flavor!! Not too spicy but added such a great warmth throughout the eating experience (and after). Absolute genius to add this flavoring to a chicken sandwich. read more

Spicy Boys Fried Chicken - St. Elmo - Massaman chicken sandwich - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

You can find this food truck right outside St. Elmos brewery. There's plenty of patio seating around the area. 3.5 stars rounded to 4 as they had vegan substitutes for some of the items on the menu. Sandos, i.e. burgers can be ordered with a soybean patty rather than chicken and they also have cauliflower nuggets as a vegetarian substitute. The burger was quite filling, although a little dry and did not include a side of sauce or ketchup. Papaya salad in the OG burger was refreshing. read more

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Exceptional. One of the best fried chicken places we've ever eaten at! SO much flavor! read more

Spicy Boys Fried Chicken - St. Elmo - Chicken tenders - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

Finger licking good fried chicken!!! Bone in wings are sooooo delicious!!!! Definitely coming again!! Great crunch and sweet and spicy combo!!! They packaged the food so aesthetically pleasing!!! read more

I have been itching to try this place since it opened due to the hype. It did NOT disappoint. Went with some friends so we got to try multiple things: Fried chicken - top favorite. It was perfectly juicy and the honey with the tiny spicy kick to it was literally perfection. I couldn't think of a change needed if I tried. Boneless Nugs - we enjoyed sharing these. Since they are smaller, you don't get the same juiciness as the full chicken, but the flavor is still there. These were fun to try the multiple dipping sauces we got. Fried Chicken Sandwich - the people's favorite. Can't go wrong here. Tater Tots - we tried both the regular and tingly Sichuan spicy ones. The seasoning was perfect on the regular ones. The spicy ones had so much flavor. Hard to choose which one we enjoyed more. Spicy pickles - I am a pickle addict and wanted to try these. They were different. Everyone said they were just okay. I would not get them again. Banana pudding - Not your ordinary pudding at all. It's more of a water gravy consistency which was weird at first. The flavor is very good though and the black crunchy sesame made it truly unique. Everything was soooo good, I had to come back 3 days later with my partner to get it again. She was just as hooked. Ironically she can't do spicy, but the fried chicken is so good, it did not even bother her. Prices are fair. Since this is a food truck, we took our order to Still Austin to pair it with a flight of whiskey. Beware, the whiskey enhances the spices lol. The man who took our order was extremely pleasant as well. I live up North so glad to know there is one of 969 Sign Bar or Metric to try next. read more

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I've eaten here before and thought to give it another try and got the hot nuggets. I woke up in the middle of the night with food poisoning for about a day. I can safely say I'm traumatized. read more

We stopped here for a quick bite and it did not disappoint!!! It was some of the crispiest well spiced and flavored fried chicken I have ever had! Their menu is small but absolutely everything we tried was good read more

The OG may possibly be the best chicken sandwich in Austin. Something about that papaya salad on it makes it awesome! Been many times and always great. Do yourself a favor and hit it up. read more

Spicy Boys Fried Chicken - St. Elmo - Food Trucks Near Me - Austin, Texas

As a Southeastern Asian American raised in the South, I'm no stranger to spicy fried chicken and authentic cuisine from southeast Asia. I've only heard great things about Spicy Boys, but I've never actually considered it just to try a sandwich. Since I was in the area, I decided to give it a try. Unfortunately, Spicy Boys didn't live up to my expectations. Food: The papaya salad lacked authenticity, it used noodles? instead of actual shredded papaya and didn't have the flavor components necessary for papaya salad: spicy, sweet, salty, and sour enough ?? The tater tots and nuggets were both overly seasoned and too crispy. I did try the Fried Chicken Sandwich, but as a fan of chicken breasts over thighs, it wasn't quite to my taste. read more