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Spicy Boys Fried Chicken - St. Elmo

4.4 (351 reviews)
Closed • 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Updated over 3 months ago

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Tingly tots and classic tenders
Danielle S.

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.

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Nick S.

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!!

Ariadna S.

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.

Sunny C.

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.

Nugs (Tingly Sichuan)
Thao R.

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.

Tip screen for one sandwich
Steve W.

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.

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Michelle R.

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!

Bone in chicken, tingly nuggets and og sandwich
Darian C.

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.

Walter S.

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.

John K.

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!

Side Tots
Han C.

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.

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Ask the Community - Spicy Boys Fried Chicken - St. Elmo

Is it cash only?

No, we paid online

Is it difficult to park here?

Not really...you might have to park further down when it's busy but there is plenty of parking on site.

Are you guys Dog Friendly?

Yes. There's a food court with plenty of dogs here.

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Mattie's upstairs lounge.
Mattie's upstairs lounge.
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Plenty of seating areas, Indoor and Outdoor.
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Spicy Boys Fried Chicken - St. Elmo - foodtrucks - Updated July 2026

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