Chef Donnie has an incredibly knack for turning a fried chicken sandwiches into a delectable masterpiece. In addition to the staples on the menu like the Uppercut, O.M.G or the T.K.O,, he often has limited edition sandwiches and even fish and chip specials that are divine. Their fried chicken sandwiches are meaty, tender, flavourful and juicy as heck. Every single time. Don't sleep on the toppings and sauces which are thoughtfully paired for the best flavor/texture combination. Tip: Order online to avoid waiting 20 minutes in the parking lot. read more

I recently tried this location on a recent business trip to Burlington. It's an order and go (or eat outside or in your car) kind of place. I ordered the O.T.W and Poutine...and dined in my rental car. The O.T.W was a perfectly cooked crispy chicken breast (hugh, fresh, and perfectly cooked). It was covered in white aioli sauce and covered in disco snow (the cartel knows what its doing). So...don't take a breath in when taking that first bite...that disco snow will wreak havoc. But...after that first initial...hit...the sandwich is DELICIOUS! The poutine is, likewise, delicious. The fries are fresh and still crispy, even under all that gravy...HOW?! All in all, if I return the area, I would definitely return and eat in my car here again! read more

The Chicken Cartel - Poutine - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakville, Ontario

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Pretty good. Nice chicken sandwich. Very crispy chicken. Nothing else special. Very expensive. But thats life. read more

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Definitely one of the BEST out there by far! If you are looking to try a great chicken sandwich, this is the place brotha 10/10. If you order the O.M.G you better get 2 drinks lmao. I will be back again and again! read more

I've been meaning to try their chicken sandwiches as I've heard great reviews. The place is small but the service was fast. We tried their poutine, the OMG and TKO chicken sandwiches. The OMG and TKO chicken sandwiches were packed with flavour. The chicken was juicy and the sauce was the perfect amount. It wasn't drenched in sauce which I liked since it didn't result in the bread being soggy. The TKO chicken sandwich is spicy so beware. Their poutine is great as well. You can really tell that their fries are fresh and hand-cut. read more

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This is truly the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. We tried the uppercut the TKO and the OMG and we're all super impressed but the law options and sauces were credible and chef Gomez is single-handedly frying. The best chicken in Canada. I was truly impressed by the bun and quality of the crunch and moistness of the chicken breast in the sandwiches while it is $15 a sandwich I can't recommend the chicken enough. Fries are alright, looking forward to trying rings read more

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Been meaning to try this place especially since it's so close to where I live and also saw it on social media awhile back. We got two sandos, poutine, and tried their fries as well. Both the chicken sandos (OMG and TKO) were flavourful and the chicken stayed crispy even after driving back. I enjoyed the TKO more because of the chilli oil but the OMG was also not bad. I liked how each ingredient complemented the others. The fries had a good potato taste to it which I really liked. The poutine was nice too, it wasn't too salty. It wasn't too busy when I went so the food came fairly quickly, I think I waited for about 10 minutes. The place itself looked like a shipping container and didn't have much seating so it's mostly for takeaway. It's a bit small inside so we waited for our order to be ready in our car. Overall, the food was good, it's a bit on the pricier side though. Would most likely try it again (I believe they come out with different chicken every week or month?). read more

I won a family meal on The Chicken Cartel's IG page and the sandwiches were AMAZING!!! I received 2 sandwiches, 2 wraps, coleslaw, corn and drinks. Here's the breakdown: T.K.O. - my fav of the 4, consists of a super crunchy and HUGE chicken breast, chili oil, sweet and spicy pickles and coleslaw on a sesame bun. I was already late for my pickup, then I had another 20m drive to get home, and still, the chicken was crispy and the bun was not soggy. Delicious! Uppercut - it's pretty much the same as the TKO, except the slaw was different. I found this burger spicier than the TKO. Smokie - this is a roti with jerk chicken, grilled pineapple and coleslaw. I think there is supposed to be plantain as well, but I couldn't taste it. I found the roti a bit soggy, but it could be that I was late for my pickup and didn't eat it right away. The jerk chicken has a bit of a kick to it. Chiika - this was my least favourite out of the four. The roti has chicken tikka, papaya, lettuce, tomato, cucumber, pickled onion and chickpea. It was difficult to make out each of the individual ingredients as all the flavours were mixed together. I liked the flavours, but my more conservative parents who are not accustomed to Mexican spices and Indian flavours found it less enjoyable. The sides were delicious as well - the jungle slaw was refreshing with its vinegrette and the captain maize was scrumptious with chipotle mayo, cotija cheese, pumpkin seed and cilantro. As this was a popup kitchen (they were using the kitchen inside a banquet hall), there wasn't even a counter for pick up, the chef brought the food directly for my car. Donnie was friendly and provided service with a smile. As of writing this review, the kitchen is closed. But things are in the works and I sure hope Donnie is able to find a permanent kitchen for The Chicken Cartel! Until then, I'll be dreaming about the chicken sandwiches.... read more

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I heard about this chicken place through TikTok posts. People were raving about it so I thought I better go have a look. I bought the OMG burger and I'll tell you what it was absolutely delicious. Reasonably fast but the food is so good highly recommend five stars all day long. read more

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Now that was something special. That citrus mayo is amazing. It's been a while since I've seen something original in a chicken sandwich. I can't wait to try the other menu items read more

The Chicken Cartel - Front entrance - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakville, Ontario

Hello foodies today I bring you another amazing review for all you chicken sandwich fans out there this pop up shop should be a must on your foodie bucket list to try. The Chicken Cartel   has really been hyped allot on Instagram and Tik tok and if you haven't seen their videos yet and they haven't gotten you rushing down there. Then I assure you that when you do!  You will and should go down to this place and grab one of their fabulous chicken sandwiches. The chicken Cartel makes these amazing unique chicken sandwiches with flavors from around the world like nothing that you typically find around town. They have a series of regular sandwiches on the menu but come out with new variations every month for a limited time. Food 5/5 ....These guys hit it right out of the park and landed in the other park!  That's how good their sandwiches really are....Fire foodies!!!! I have tried two of their other sandwiches the T.K.O  and the O.M.G chicken sandwiches and they were both 5/5 perfect in everyway .  However today my review is for their showcase sandwich  of this month the "SMOKIE"  for $15.05 plus tax and worth every cent of that this sandwich was absolutely one of the better chicken sandwiches I have had and I have had  many.  This is how they describe this master piece of a sandwich. Fist let's start by saying it's a Caribbean jerk twist to this thing. Think how good this sounds krispy fried chicken thick tender breast drenched in a jerk chimichurri sauce, with grilled  pineapple on top , a  tangy cold slaw , with a scallion mayo and pepper sauce to add that heat. In a nice bun.   Guys and gals I could of finished two of these it was so good .  Service 5/5 top notch service from the owners/operators, super friendly every time I have been  there. This place is mainly for take out , they do have one table inside  with a picnic table outside for those that prefer the fresh air vibe. Don't let this place  fool you they operate out of a chip trailer but the food tastes like a five star hotel , you can feel the love and  passion behind every sandwich they make with so much care and perfection into every one...This  is a must try and you really have to get down there and support these guys they have the best twist on the chicken sandwich in town . read more

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There's a new 'CLUCK' cartel in town, so you better check it out! It's FRY DAY and, this means it's feeding time! I love food experiments, especially when it's playing around with flavours and chicken, so this is why I want to introduce you to @thechickencartel_to today. These folks took the simplest form of chicken recipes and turned it into a fusion masterpiece. If I have to define them in 1 word, it would be "Bellissimo. Their flavours are authentic, vibrant and will refresh your taste buds. So what did I get to try from their Slayer selections? T.K.O - As the name says, get ready to knock yourself out with this monstrous burger w/ two extra Krispy fried chicken breasts, chilli oil, sweet n spicy pickles, slaw, yellow mayo in a sesame bun. This burger is bigger, badass, and a smokin' version of Chicken En Buns. SMOKING BARREL WRAP - For all the jerk chicken lovers, it's the stuffed roti holding together the big flavours of spicy jerk chicken, grilled pineapple, creamy cool-down slaw, sweet potato pepper sauce, scallion mayo and plantains. BOSSMAN CHUNK: If you love your chicken sweet and, tangy then it's time to BOSS up your tender chicken game. It comes with a one-pound of Krispy battered boneless chunky chicken breast tossed in Hot Honey with Sesame seed or a Tamarind BBQ with crushed peanuts Citrus Mayo for dipping. If you're looking to diversify your taste buds this weekend, then this is your sign to sign up for this cartel. read more

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The Chicken Cartel can kidnap and interrogate my taste buds anyday! Is there some sort of special ingredient? I'm already seriously jonesing for more! That's some good shit! read more

The Chicken Cartel - Tasty, tasty, tasty! Like a giant chicken ball with an Asian persuasion! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakville, Ontario

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This place feels like the kind of thing you would have seen Anthony Bourdain go to. It's in an unexpected location, a humble-looking trailer, and they are slinging the best chicken sandwiches you will ever taste. I recommend the TKO or the Uppercut. Shout out to Chef Donny and Kristen! read more

The Chicken Cartel - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakville, Ontario

Was planning to try their burritos, but was no longer available. Tried their burger instead and was not disappointed at all, very savoury and spicy, friendly staff too, definitely recommended. Unfortunately didn't take any photos. read more

Best chicken sandwiches we have had - hands down! The ordering process via the phone was simple, and we arrived 20 minutes later with our order ready to go. We ordered one of everything (sandwiches, fries and slaw) and it was all excellent! Top notch fries and slaw but the sandwiches were really the stars. The chicken breast is thick, cooked to perfection, and the batter is crispy and very well seasoned. The sandwiches overall had a great balance of texture, acid and flavour. Out only note for improvement would be we didn't notice much of a flavour difference between the two sandwiches. I kind of expected the TKO to be spicy and dramatic. Don't get me wrong - still the best chicken sandwich I've ever had! - but I wish the flavour profiles of the two sandwiches were dramatically different. read more

We ordered the Upper Cut and The OMG chicken burger. The OMG was my favorite. Lots of favour and surprisingly good amount of spice! Definitely recommend! read more

I recently tried the O.M.G. chicken sandwich and was quite satisfied. The sandwich was delicious, flavourful, unique, and oh-so-spicy. The service was very friendly. I enjoyed my experience and will return. Highly recommend! read more

Visiting from Alabama and this is the best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had! The owner is very friendly and uses quality ingredients. Even if it's out of your way it's worth making a visit. read more

I've been looking forward to trying this place for a while and finally got to. I got the Smokie Wrap which sounded really interesting and I got it as a combo with fries and drinks. The wrap itself was really good. It's exactly how it sounds- jerk chicken, grilled pineapple, creamy cool-down slaw - you can taste it all. I have 2 reasons for my 4 star- the fries were bit of a disappointment. My ones were underseasoned and a bit soggy. And the ordering process is not as clear cut. As a first timer here, we went to the location and found the door locked and almost left thinking they closed down. Then we saw someone having the wrap I wanted so I asked them how they ordered since its closed? It was then that they told me you have to call them. So we called the number from the door and they said we have to order online and wait for curbside pick up. I feel that if this information were posted on the door, it would have made the whole process a little smoother. Other than that, once we did place the order, it was pretty smooth sailing from there. It came out in 15 minutes and we had multiple orders. The woman bringing our order was really nice and clearly marked each order. Next time I'll probably try the TKO since it has rave reviews. read more

The Chicken Cartel - Chicken Shop Near Me - Oakville, Ontario

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