To try this place for the first time, I thought I'd get a classic order and got a tender box. The inside of the shop was very clean and bright and the staff was friendly. Both the chicken and the fries were perfect -- crispy, high quality, and fresh. The Thai sauce I ordered on my chicken was a little strong, but might be perfect on the side. I did polish everything off for sure. I do absolutely hate that you order on a screen yourself, rather than talking to one of the staff who are standing there. read more

Starbird Chicken - Thai chicken tenders and fries - Salad Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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This place is good for a quick meal! We ordered on the kiosk and the food was ready in a few minutes. The menu has a good variety and quite affordable. The truffle fries were yummy with the aioli, good addition to the meal. They have lots of indoor seating. ig: @cravingswithcat read more

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The food is tasty. It was my first time here. I ordered a salad with the Vegan chicken option. I liked it. The service was fast didn't wait more than 2 minutes with others who ordered before me. The ambiance is casual fast food. read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Chop Salad - Salad Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Ambiance: ample private parking lot, very loud inside, large outdoor seating Service: very impatient and so forgetful, placed the wrong order and forgot to include utensils, I hope they can pay more attention to their overall customer service experience Food: standard menu with other star bird locations Tender Boxes - **** Tenders served with house seasoned fries, super slaw and house made sauces. House seasoning, choice of house made sauces, herb one tasted great, the chicken was so tender inside and crispy outside, recommend Price: generous portions and decent prices for its quality, about $15 per person for a very ful filling meal read more

Every now and then, Starbird Chicken will send out emails with links to surveys asking customers about products they're considering to add to their menu. As a token of appreciation for taking the time to fill out these surveys, Starbird would add a reward to your account. Most of the time, the reward is valued at $5, but this most recent survey rewarded me with $6 off my next purchase! Starbird is kind of far from me that I wouldn't go just for some positively delicious chicken. However, when I was planning a day trip to the South Bay, I added Starbird to my itinerary, hoping to use my $6 reward, which was set to expire in a couple of weeks. When I came in, I saw two kiosks in front of the front counter, but since I had a reward to use, I wasn't totally sure if I could use that kiosk or if I had to order with an employee. The employee closest to the front (Jennah?) noticed me and was happy to answer my question. She mentioned that if I redeem my reward in store, a QR code would pop up, and she'd have to scan it to apply my reward. It took me a while to decide what to get with my $6 reward, but I went with the Chicken Parm sandwich, which is Starbird's newest sandwich. I hadn't seen it before, and when I asked Jennah, she mentioned it was added to the menu at the beginning of the year. The Chicken Parm sandwich consists of crispy chicken, marinara sauce, fresh basil, provolone cheese, basil pesto, and roasted garlic aioli on a soft round bun. While trying to redeem my reward in store, Jennah had to ask her co-worker a question about how to apply the reward to the transaction since a customer who ordered earlier in the day was using the same reward. It took a while for them to figure out how to apply the reward to my transaction. The normal price of that sandwich is about $10, so with the reward, I only had to pay $4 + tax, which is a steal of a deal, especially in today's economy. I asked Jennah how long I'd have to wait, and she estimated about 5 minutes, which was a little surprising because I was expecting at least 10. Nope, the actual wait time was 4 minutes, which did make me wonder how they cooked the chicken that fast?! During my wait, I grabbed a water cup by the drink dispenser and filled it with filtered water before selecting a table to eat my sandwich at. They have a monitor above the front counter that displays the order statuses. For whatever reason, my name was listed as hb, presumably for Hermosa Beach. I'm not sure my name even showed up in their system* because when my order was ready, Jennah simply said, "Chicken Parm sandwich" out loud. I knew it was mine because there wasn't any other customer inside at the time, but I would hope they don't utilize this practice during peak hours when any number of customers could order the same sandwich or salad. Even though I prefer grilled over crispy, I chose the crispy chicken this time since I hadn't had their crispy chicken in so long; choosing grilled would have also incurred a $1 upcharge, and I wanted an Abraham Lincoln to cover the cost of my sandwich. Unfortunately, the chicken exhibited too much crisp, which was more like on the verge of burnt kind of crisp. Given how quickly they assembled my sandwich, it made me wonder if the chicken was precooked and then tossed again in the fryer for a minute. Either that, or the oil they used must have been old. They use rice bran oil, which is a healthier alternative for frying chicken, but with how nearly burnt the chicken was, it's very possible the oil used to cook my chicken was reused from a prior customer's order. That was really the only blemish in my sandwich; otherwise, I enjoyed the overall flavors of the sandwich that I'm willing to give the third star here. Jennah also did a good job manning the front of the house, including making rounds at cleaning the dining area during her down time. Before going inside, I went around to look at the outdoor patio and saw they have new umbrellas. Hopefully, these new umbrellas are more resistant to wind, but since it wasn't windy on my last visit, I couldn't tell for sure. It was almost 5 PM on a Sunday afternoon, and the only other customers that came inside during my visit were customers that were picking up their online orders. Despite the small parking lot surrounding the restaurant, it was mostly vacant when I arrived. Overall, my faith in Starbird Chicken has been restored, though there's definitely still room for improvement. This last visit would have earned 4 stars, but on review updates, I only upgrade by one star unless the last rating was 1 star. Also, they plan to open a location in Torrance soon, and I'll be looking forward to seeing how their 4th SoCal location will fare! * I'm glad to see that I actually earned points, called stars, for my purchase, but I'm also kind of unhappy that all the stars I previously earned had expired from my account even though I was told in December 2023 that stars do not expire. Boo! :( read more

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Ordered the 3 piece tender combo with the slaw and regular fries. There are 2 kiosks for self-service ordering. My meal gave me the option to choose with 2 sauces of my choice. Any extra over 2 sauces are 50 cents additional charge. I got the buffalo, star sauce and blazin ranch. I was really surprised how quick my order was done. My order was ready in minutes. The chicken was super tender and moist. The breading was crispy. The only thing was that I thought the breading was on the saltier side. The fries were yummy and the slaw was refreshing with a medley of kale, cabbage and carrots. The Star sauce reminded me of chick fil a sauce, but a tad bit sweeter and had a stronger bbq sauce flavor. read more

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My coworker recommended Starbird to me, specifically the SFO terminal 1 location but ever since, I've been scanning delivery apps in other cities for a fix. The chicken chop salad, Thai salad, and crispy chicken options are all great but lately I've been reordering the Thai salad. The online allergen list specifies that the Thai salad with crispy chicken contains milk products. After emailing the Starbird team, they've informed me that if you opt for grilled chicken instead of the crispy, the entire order is milk-free. The crispy chicken is marinated in buttermilk, which yields a juicy product, and then coated in a rocky, crumbly, and crunchy breading. Don't get me wrong though, the grilled chicken is also moist. I feel like the Thai salad is somewhat of a misnomer. IMO it eats more like a Vietnamese style salad. The chicken is topped with mint and green onion, placed over an iceberg and shaved cabbage mix with pickled carrot, fried shallot, and sliced cucumbers. The sauce duo on the side consists of a sweet and salty fish sauce dressing and a thick and dreamy aioli. I like to pour the fish sauce over the entirety of the salad and then stab and dunk each bite in the aioli. I don't balk at the price because whoever is making those salads in Redondo fills those bowls so much, the lid doesn't even fit. One item I don't care for is the mango habanero dipping sauce which eats like a thinned out artificially flavored mango jam. It is not spicy nor does it taste like mango so def skip this one if you're trying to experience some Scovilles. Can't speak for the ambiance because, once again, I'm getting my items delivered so that no one sees me eating LOL read more

Starbird Chicken - Thai Chicken Salad - Salad Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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This was my last meal in 2025 and I'm not mad about it. The pictures on Yelp drew me to try this place out. It's a little shop on the corner and when you walk in you can order in person or on a kiosk. There's seating inside as well as a soda fountain with specialty lemonades and teas. The food is honestly surprisingly good for a fast food place. The salad was hearty and the dressing was delicious. I tried out the seasonal Japanese bbq salad which came with like a sesame ginger dressing. It came with lettuce, crispy wonton strips, radish, and bbq chicken. The chicken sandwich was juicy and tender and crunchy on the outside. It came with a sauce, tomatoes and pickles. It was a really good chicken sandwich. The chicken wings were probably my least favorite of the things we got. They were crunchy on the outside but I felt like quality of the wings wasn't as good as the quality of the other chicken. The garlic Parmesan was just okay for me. I think next time I would try the tenders instead. We got a variety of sauces as the wings came with up to 10 sauces. My favorite was the truffle aioli which was creamy with a nice umami flavor. We also got fries which were good on their own but even better dipped in all the different sauces. I wish there were more Starbirds near me because I would definitely frequent this place. read more

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I first tried Starbird Chicken during a Yelp Elite Experience event back in 2022 when they were operating as a ghost kitchen. Fast forward to today, and I'm thrilled to see they now have a full-fledged restaurant in Hermosa Beach! Both times I've ordered from Starbird, I used their app, and both experiences were fantastic. I arrived early on both occasions, and the friendly staff went out of their way to accommodate me by preparing my orders ahead of the scheduled pickup time. My go-to order is always their bone-in wings. Starbird offers eight flavors to choose from: Nashville Blazin', Nashville Hot, Cali Gold BBQ, Sweet Thai Chili, Garlic Parmesan, Lemon Pepper, Classic Buffalo, and Plain. For each order, you can select up to two flavors. So far, I've tried the Plain, Sweet Thai Chili, and Cali Gold BBQ. The wings are flavorful and satisfying, though some are a bit on the small side. Pricing starts at $11.47 for 8 wings. In addition to selecting wing flavors, you can add up to two dipping sauces. Options include Star Sauce, BBQ, Buffalo, Ranch, and more. While the sauces are tasty, I've found the wings to be flavorful enough on their own--you don't necessarily need the extra sauce. Aside from the wings, I've also tried their Truffle Fries and Nashville Hot Fries. At $6.97, the fries are slightly on the pricey side, but the flavors are worth it. I loved both the truffle seasoning and the kick of the Nashville spice. Overall, Starbird Chicken is a solid spot for wings and fries. The friendly service, flavorful menu, and convenient app ordering make it a great choice when you're craving comfort food with a twist. read more

Starbird Chicken - Sweet Thai Glazed + Plain - Salad Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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I've walked by Starbird several times and finally had the pleasure of eating there today. Service was excellent by a hardworking staff(shout out to amazing lead manager Linda)and my meal was ready in only 10 minutes. The restaurant is very convenient in Hermosa Beach at PCH and 5th St with indoor and outdoor seating and very clean. The star of the eating show, my 10 piece nuggets and fries was super fresh and delicious, some of the best chicken I've ever had. The nuggets are so big, all white meat, I could only eat 5 saving the remaining 5 for another meal which equals great value at only $12 for 10 large nuggets. The dipping sauces are also high quality, creamy and tasty. Highly recommended if you enjoy chicken and who doesn't? read more

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This is a hidden gem. Parking is in their parking lot. Busy area near pch. Restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating. I went in to try the indian masala menu items. If you dont like oily things the sandwich aint for you. Not that oily but it is there towards the end of the sandwich. The sandwich itself just tastes amazing and pairs well with the sauce. The masala fries are just wow. Its like an explosion of flavor with sweet, spicy and tangy. The masala tenders were soft yet crunchy and its a no brainer. The sauces pair well. And no i didnt not try everything together, i went different days to try this limited menu items. The staff are helpful so ask for suggestions if need be. Has both kiosk ordering or order with a person. Staff is nice. The drinks are standard but the cream soda and mango lemonade is what i prefer. There is a restroom for customers only. Mondays is i believe $10 salad bowl day and thats what i'll try on my next visit. read more

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Went back to Starbird for a second visit and was very pleased to discover that they offer grilled chicken. I ordered the grilled chicken parm sandwich snd it was honestly one of the best grilled chicken sandwiches that I've ever had. Also, considering the high quality of the sandwich, the price was excellent. I usually don't criticize bad reviews on Yelp, but based on my two experiences at Starbird, I can't imagine what these people expected. For my money, you will not find a better fast foodish, chicken dining experience than Starbird. read more

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Still one of the best tenders in the South Bay. They have come a long way breaking into the SoCal food scene and establishing themselves as an iconic chicken joint. Staff is super friendly, fast and efficient. Clean restroom and good food. This place is a quick go to for good tenders and chickens. Their amount of different sauces they have is just out of this world. read more

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The chicken sandwiches were yummy. Had plenty of flavor and additional sauce was provided for additional flavor. The truffle fries were not too soft nor too crunchy, just how I like it. You can place your order using the self serving kiosk or order with the Starbird staff. The staff were really helpful to tell us what are the popular items. The only downside is that the ketchup machine was running low. read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken Parm Sandwiches with fries - Salad Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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Great customer service. I ordered the elote crispy chicken salad. It was delicious! One of the best salads, I've had in a long time. Also, I ordered some nashville chicken tenders, sweet Thai chicken tenders & fries well done. My husband said it was good.. All well seasoned. Will definitely be back. read more

Starbird Chicken - Elote Crispy Chicken Salad. Bomb ! - Salad Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

The service was so quick and the workers were so nice. Definitely coming back. The food came out nice and I liked the vibes of the place. Luis was super helpful. read more

Took my son here to redeem a coupon we received during fiesta Hermosa. This had been my first time, and decided to order the chicken tenders and fries. The guy at the counter was very friendly and took my order right away. Store looked clean and well kept. Take out order came out pretty quickly and drove home. Fries were pretty tasty and chicken tenders were crunchy and flavorful. Also has a side of ranch to go with it. I really like that they don't use any antibiotics in their chicken and it's always fresh, never frozen and hand breaded. Will come back to try their sandwiches or maybe a salad read more

Starbird Chicken - Chicken tenders with double fries - Salad Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

How is chicken tossed in sauce STILL dry??? This was some of the worst chicken I've ever had, I didn't even finish it. Several pieces were burnt and all of them dry. read more

The first time I came here was for their Grand Opening in Oct. of 2022. I had signed up to be notified when they opened because they'd send out a free meal coupon. I took my order home to eat. When I opened up the contents, I knew there was too much food! We got 4 succulent wings and a tender plus slaw and fries. It was all were more than enough for two of us! It wasn't too busy when we were here this last visit on Jan. 26, 2024. We came after the lunch rush. It was apparent because the tables needed wiping down and the trash sat above the counter. We wiped our own table the best we could. The trash was eventually emptied. I love it when a company misses me! They recently sent me a coupon for a free salad, so I returned to try one. I made a Mobile Order and got the confirmation and notification of when it was about ready. The App is straight forward & easy to use. You can also order at the kiosks or with a cashier. Hubby & I shared the Chicken Chop Salad. We were going to order a Chicken Sandwich, but forgot. Glad we didn't because we were satiated without being stuffed. We also shared the It's It Ice Cream Treat. Hubby LOVES those! It's an unusual and nice surprise to see it on the menu! Oh, another interesting find was the Thai Iced Tea with flowing refills next to the iced tea & Lemonades! This Chicken Chop Salad was very tasty! We chose to make the chicken Nashville Hot Chicken for a buck more. This is not your ordinary salad! We really enjoyed all the ingredients packed into this salad! I am glad to report that the salad greens (romaine cabbage blend) were crispy and fresh! I wouldn't hesitate to get this again! The Nashville Hot Chicken on the salad that we paid extra for was not at all spicy. One thing I thought was pretty cool was that you can help fight hunger by donating a meal (or 4, like I did) and it doesn't cost you anything to do it! It is through the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank. If you scan the QR Code (GiftAMeal App which you are not required to download), you can follow the steps listed. If you do a post of Instagram, FB, & X, you can donate 3 more meals. How cool is that?!?! I will return, but hopefully it will be sometime this year! I also need to use my Yelp Check-In Offer of 1FREE Fry with a $10 purchase. read more

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I recently received a promotion in the mail from the Hermosa Beach restaurant, offering any salad, sandwich, Tender Box, nuggets, or wing order under $15. Intrigued, I decided to give it a try. I ordered a dozen chicken wings priced at $14.97, but the guy behind the counter informed me that the promotion didn't cover wings. So, I settled for a Nashville Hotbird sandwich instead. I'm usually not keen on Nashville chicken sandwiches because they typically use chicken breast, and I prefer dark meat. The sandwich was decent. I liked the addition of pickles and slaw, which provided a pleasant crunch and tanginess. However, I still found the chicken breast lacking in flavor compared to dark meat. Being a fan of spicy food, I was let down by the mango habanero sauce, which turned out to be sweet rather than spicy. Overall, while the sandwich was good and I understand why Starbird has a high Yelp rating, it didn't quite suit my taste. I also sampled the Nashville Hot and Nashville Blazin chicken wings. Though on the smaller side, they were perfectly fried, crunchy, and bursting with flavor! Interestingly, I couldn't distinguish much difference between the hot and blazin varieties--they both were equally enjoyable and delivered the same level of heat. I paired them with their Sriracha Aioli, which had a nice kick that I appreciated. read more

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Any time I need a quick bite, I love coming here! The chicken is always so fresh and perfectly made. The service is always quick as well. It's always very clean inside. It is a fast food spot, so I usually don't ever sit down to eat inside and always take my food to go read more

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Stopped in to grab dinner to go and ordered the Orange Chicken and Green Goddess salads and some Lemon Pepper wings. The food came out quickly and we enjoyed their fountain machine while we waited. The staff was friendly and let me know my options to upsize different things with the meal. The food was good they had a good variety of options to choose from on the menu, including Gardein (vegan) chicken. They do have a military discount, which is always nice. If you scan some of the QR codes around the dining area and take a picture of your food, they donate a meal to the local Food Bank which allows them to give to the community. Great restaurant. Will visit again the next time I am in town, and will try to take a picture before eating all of the food. read more

Starbird Chicken - Kitchen operations and menu - Salad Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

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This is my favorite! I've always seen it and have been meaning to try. I got the seasonal tokyo sesame crunch salad and it was so good!

Half of this order was great, the other was lacking severely. The good tenders were so flavorful and juicy, but the rest were micro and lacking breading. The fries were great, and honestly that with the good tenders are carrying this review. The wings were gummy and basically all bone. They were missing meat and could have fooled me as quail wings they were so small. The flavors were quite good, but otherwise, it was not top notch or even worth it. read more

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Not a fan. I like the fact that they have many different size wing orders, but that's about it. I also liked that the prices seemed more reasonable than other wing places, UNTIL I saw the TINY wings. I got half bone in and half boneless. The boneless were also fairly small. I guess you get what you pay for! The Cali Gold BBQ & Sweet Thai Chili sauces will definitely not have me going back. I ordered the rainbow slaw which was mostly soggy kale in an unappetizing dressing. No crunch to it. The ordering system is not user friendly & the staff are not extremely helpful. It looked like they were putting in a new POS system when I was there. Maybe that will help, but I suppose the food quality & service will still be sub-par. The food pics on YELP look great, but it looks like they were mostly taken by the business. My slaw & wings looked NOTHING like the photos. ‍‍ read more

The value of what you get is great. I recommend the salads, perfect size. Fast service when you order ahead. The Ap is easy to use.

Such an enjoyable addition to the neighborhood. Their chicken sandwich is so good! Super juicy, extra crunchy and bursting with flavor. Do yourself a favor and give Starbird a try!!! read more

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Good food. Fair price . Its my weekly must eat . Services is fast and agile . Highly recommended

No customer service and I asked if something had garlic in it the cashier did not know and the other person working there said no. Turns out there was garlic and I have bad intolerance to it. How do people that work there not know anything about the food that they are serving? read more

I've eaten at a Starbird restaurant in Foster City in Northern California and they are consistent and good. I was met by cheerful employees and although I did not stay to eat at the restaurant, it was noticeably clean. I like spicy food so the Nashville Tender Box was a perfect choice. I like that Coleslaw came with the meal. Great food at a nice value. read more

Starbird Chicken - Nashville Hot Tender Box - Salad Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

OMG......this place!! These were the best, most flavorful chicken tenders I have ever had in all my 67 years on this planet!!! But here is the kicker...All of their fried tenders are GLUTEN FREE!! They do not taste like it one bit, just soooo good. My husband has celiac disease, he hasn't had chicken tenders in years and years. Trust me when I tell you he was one happy guy when he tasted them! The fries and Cole slaw are also GF and very good. Check out the menu for other options they have including wings, salads and sandwiches! Not sure if the sandwich buns are GF, I could t stop eating the tenders long enough to think to ask. This was our first time here, Luca was running the front half, super friendly and helpful letting us know all the available options! Thank you Luca!! We will definitely items come be I soon!! read more

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We tried Starbird for the first time last weekend. We had the tenders and the sandwich. Both were good, but we found the chicken a little under seasoned .. it was lacking pepper, garlic or some sort of seasoning to make it standout. The dipping sauces were very good. It was very clean in the restaurant and the service was very good. (Just a side note .. the ketchup dispenser by the napkins was empty. Not sure if it was supposed to be or it wasn't refilled.) read more

They have a great vegetarian option for the chick'n sandwich. The chicken here is gluten-free too. I found this spot like a month ago and have already been three times. They also have esquite/elote/corn cup. read more

I'm familiar with Starbird and their ghost kitchen in Torrance but was surprised to see them open up a standalone storefront. The location is spacious with ample parking in their private lot and offers easy in/out access. I got the 4 piece Nashville tenders and I was pretty happy with it. The chicken was crispy, but also breaded pretty well. It comes with a few slices of pickles as well. I thought the chicken was juicy enough but could be juicier. Maybe that's me being picky but all in all, it's a solid chicken spot. The flavoring was spot on. read more

Starbird Chicken - 4 Tender Box Nashville Hot - Salad Near Me - Hermosa Beach, California

A new fastfood chicken chain that got me with their billboard advertising. I went out of my way to try one of their new locations. Picked up some spicy chicken strips and garlic truffle fries. While the fries were impressive with the right amount of cheese, and fresh out of the oven; I was a bit disappointed with the chicken strips. The spicy style ones are dipped in oil and spices for that classic spicy flair - but there is so much breading and the spice was a bit underwhelming even at a medium heat level. The breading was thick, and it felt like for a place that was selling me on their strips... the strips was just OK at best. read more

After the Yelp Holiday Beach party, a subsequent visit was in order. With my family in tow, we made our way here on a weeknight. My initial taste of the unique flavors i tried at the event prompted me to try the vegan Chivken sandwich. Omg, would never notice or reject this as not being Chicken IMHO. The "chicken" is fried to a perfectly delicious crunch. Totally recommend if you are vegan/vegetarian. This time, I also tried the Spicy Herb Wings which were also delicious. Service at the registers is very friendly, accommodating and patient answering questions. Parking in the lot. Will be back! read more

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Got sick on 1/7/26. Old lettuce and questionable cleanliness standards. Be careful.

Linda and Abas were so helpful. First time here so they helped us on recommendations. 10/10 chicken

The food is great and their staff is really nice and accommodating. I definitely recommend!!

First time trying this place and entire experience was AmaZing! Anette was incredible and so helpful! We had a large platter order of abt 40 wings, Nashville hot fries, and the slaw. Everything was amazing! The slaw was unique in taste, not what you'd expect. It had a citrus base that does not pair well with spicy flavors! The cajun and nashville hot were my fav flavors The honey bbq were nxt up! We didn't get good pics of the food b/c we demolished it Bonus tip-- mix the lemonade and pear Limeade!! Sooooo yummy! read more

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