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    The Cocky Rooster

    4.0 (96 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 10:00 pm

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    THE COCKY ROOSTER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Hipster
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    T.L.C. (Tender Lovin' Chicken) with 4 Tenders + Tater Tots, Just Wing It with 10 Smoked Wings (all flats) + Small Fries
    Connie T.

    This was my first time at the Cocky Rooster Short Pump location. I haven't been to the original location in years because it was usually on the pricier side for the portion. I was pleasantly surprised with this visit. The side portions were extremely generous for smalls and the chicken tenders were more like chicken breasts. They have so many sauces and dry rubs to choose from. I like that they allow you to choose a dry rub for your fries to spice them up and set them apart from standard fries. Extra sauces like ranch are an extra charge and they provide plenty to make it worth it. This location was very busy on a Friday night. I highly recommend ordering take out in advance. They do have seating inside if you prefer dining in.

    Fries
    Ella K.

    These are the best wings in the RVA for sure. They are meaty, crispy, and the sauces pack a punch. The buffalo/truffalo isn't greasy and the smoked wings are also amazing. The fries are amazing. They have to optional to get the dry rubs on the fries and they are bartered. I crave this weekly! The service is also so great! the same guy has been in every time we pick up our order and he is so welcoming and always offers us a water or conversation!

    Tenders
    Michael E.

    Great overall experience. If you love chicken, and love sauces, you won't be disappointed. Plenty of sauce options. The chicken tenders are bigger than you think. Flat, crispy and almost like a chicken cutlet. The smoked wings are amazing!! Exactly what I came for and exactly what I got. A bit pricey but totally worth it

    Smoked wings
    Menghai T.

    I got the smoked wings and sweet potatoes fry combo. For the wings I got the vampire parm (garlic parmesan) and for the fries the cool ranch rub. The smoked wings had a good Smokey smell and taste to it, the meat was juicy. I would've liked it a bit more if they could've been a bit more crispy. The sweet potatoes fries were also really good, sweet and salty although didn't taste like ranch. The serving seize was perfect for $13. Definitely a nice spot to check out for fried chicken or wings. Food: 7.8 Staff/service: n/a Overall: 7.8/10

    we were full after - having these for leftovers
    Barbara B.

    we did an online order for 25 wings - they were ready on time and hot/fresh about 15 minutes. I was very happy as the size of the wings are large and worth the $40. i will gladly pay over buffalo wild wings small wings - cheap taste. We decided on the fried this time and the parm garlic and the korean bbq. Both had flavor all the way thru and thru. :) only thing that would be better is some homemade ranch...5 stars worthy !

    The Entrance
    Kenneth J.

    I started eating my food in the car and we had to turn the car around to see if this place was real and try some more flavors! The K-Town Rolex (Korean BBQ) boneless chicken was saucy, crunchy and full of flavor. I'm talking "what else can I dip in this stuff?" The Lemon Pep Talk (Lemon Pepper Dry Rub) bone-in was also exceptional. Somehow you could taste each spice individually without losing the lemon zest. It was a journey of flavor. I loved the murals and the hip hop theme throughout the building but one of the best things about this spot is the people. I was welcomed, the workers were cooking, happy, had good music playing and were interacting with everyone that came in. That is an anomaly these days. This Rooster deserved 5 gold chains . Overall: 10/10 Location: 8/10 Short Pump. Parking wasn't too hard to find but it's on the smaller side and it's busy. Prices: 8/10 You won't get a bargain, but it's worth the price. Customer Service: 10/10 Food: 10/10

    Interior
    Nakeisha J.

    Overall Taste The Cocky Rooster had every right to be COCKY! This place did not disappoint in flavor, quality, and quantity. While pricey, this visit was worth every penny spent. Our first order of wings and fries was so good we ordered some more while eating. Customer Service was slow because they were busy, but helpful and friendly. This place reflected how busy they were (low key dirty, but not enough for me to skip a meal). All I can say is "WE'LL BE BACK!"

    Size Small sweet potatoes fries
    Amanda E.

    Soooo good. The chicken tenders are HUGE. You get two sauces with the tenders and they just the large size ramekins which is a huge plus. We got the liquid gold, medium Buffalo and ranch. All were delicious. I got the game six sandwich and it was very good. My only (very minor) complaint is that the cheese wasn't melted on the sandwich but that's ok, it was still tasty! The chicken breast was thick and juicy. The regular fries were good but I preferred the sweet potatoes waffles fries. All in all, love this restaurant!

    Sliders and fries

    Came in for my first time today. I've been looking for a great wing spot/ hot chicken spot. FOUND IT! I ordered the sliders with red beards ghost sauce and fries with ranch dry rub. It was SO GOOD & SO HOT. If you like a flavorful hot sauce, get this. If you don't like to sweat, don't order this. 4/5 stars for a couple reasons.. 1. You order in a tablet not to a server/cashier. 2. the menu is all "a la carte"- your sandwich doesn't come with fries/celery/blue cheese or ranch. I'll be back though. 3. You can't customize the sandwiches (you can't change the sauce and there are only 4 choices) I'll be back though, the food was great.

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    2 months ago

    this place is awesome super tasty and they give great deals for downloading the app!!!

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    Great wings. Just the right amount of hotness. Wonderful service and a free sandwich to boot. Will be back soon.

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    The boneless wings are great size and taste amazing! I got the buffalo garlic and the buffalo lemon pepper!

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    My cousin died from eating here. He got severe food poisoning. Not a great experience. I want a lap dance

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    The staff moves in slow motion. Don't go here if you want your food within 30 minutes.

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    Consistent, even at 9:30 PM on a Saturday...and it was delivered. I'm having no issues to report after 2 visits.

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    Canastas Chicken - 1/4 Chicken (Dark meat) $ 13.20 (white meat) $ 13.80 Fried Plantain

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    3.9(59 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    LOVED this place. I never had peruvian chicken before, but I will definitely be coming back here…read more We ordered a family deal with 2 chickens and sides + soda. The chicken itself was not dry, it was very good texture and flavor. The sauces that come with it were also all very tasty. (There was a spicy red, a mild green, and a yellow) The green and red were probably my favorite. First time having Yuca Fries, they went well with the sauce! The string beans and steamed veggies were lowkey also really good and went well with the chicken, rice, and black beans. There was also the shrimp ceviche which was definitely different than what I normally get went well, when I wrapped all the stuff in a lettuce leaf(not sure if that's what you're supposed to do). It had shrimp, some kind of sweet potato(which was good!), and Peruvian corn which was super cool. Then there was the Bistec a lo Pobre, which had Carne Asada, with fries and rice and other stuff. Also very good. Then the plantains which were all very good, definitely added a nice sweet addition to the meal. To top it all off, there was a cookie I was not sure the name of but it was good LOL. Will definitely be coming back here to try more stuff. I will say, I think knowing spanish helps a lot if you come here

    Canastas Chicken is located in the Walmart shopping plaza in Short Pump, and it has that type of…read morefeel- shopping center nondescript. I found that strange given that they serve Peruvian food, which is not your every day offering. Anyhoo, the ambiance is boring and uninspired. The menu is a mix of Peruvian (I guess?), Mexican, and Middle Eastern. Some of the unexpected menu items are ceviche, beef heart, and gizzards or chicken livers? I forget but something like that. They also have yucca and plantain. I wanted Peruvian so I went with their 1/4 chicken, green rice with black beans, and mixed vegetables. The mixed vegetables were from a can. (Yuck) The green rice was zesty and novel. The chicken was well seasoned and really juicy. Portion sizes were plentiful. You won't leave hungry.

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    Nash & Smashed - The Classic Bull burger

    Nash & Smashed

    3.7(24 reviews)
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    Had the chicken sandwich and waffle fries and the meal was fantastic. Chicken had a touch of heat…read morethat was a nice kick but wasn't too much on the spicy side.

    Nash & Smash 2/3/26…read moreTuesday 12:50pm Finally got a chance to check out Nash & Smash. I ordered The Classic Bull / double. Combo. $16.00 Expensive but then again every thing is. The first thing I noticed is the plastic cups that came with the combo. Very, very flimsy you can not hold it without spilling something.. Looking at the menu, I also see they sell chicken. Waffle fries - they taste like the old school chick fil a waffle fries with seasoning. They were good and cooked fresh. The Classic Bull - huge! The patties didn't taste like it had seasoning on them and the bun would probably be better if it were tasted. however it's still good. I opted for their special sauce on the side because I wasn't sure how that taste. And got mayonnaise, ketchup and mustard on my burger.. after tasting the sauce I could see where it would be good on the burger. The dining room is not real big and there were a few customers in there. Family friendly.. I was surprised that they weren't more busy, especially during lunchtime and the food is not bad. The location is in a decent area with other small restaurants around. Good customer service. Overall I'd give it a 8/10. I'll return here for another burger. Definitely need to try the chicken..

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    Hangry Joe’s Hot Chicken

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    4.0(64 reviews)
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    I went to Hangry Joes in short pump while waiting to see Moana 2 Friday. As you know regal doesn't…read morehave food and I was starving. There was one cashier and what looked like two cooks. The cashier was taking orders, packing order, quality control, giving orders to customers and taking orders to customers dinning in. It was quite amazing how he did it all with a smile. I waited about 17 minutes as all food is cooked fresh to order. I ordered the medium chicken tenders with waffle fries and Ginger Ale. The food was so hot and fresh and spicy like I like it. If you don't like your lips to tingle medium may not be for you. The restaurant was pretty quite other than some high school students in the back. Give yourself time to order as food is made to order. Returned the next day for my son to try it and he picked up the mundo chicken Sammy! Listen this to thing was basically the size of two patties from the place with the cow! Lol teenage boy approved!

    I ordered the mega sando (chicken sandwich) with medium spice ($11) to go. The chicken was quite…read morebig and had great seasoning. The medium spice was just right if you want a small kick(next time I will try hot). The slaw and sauce mixed very well together. I was quite surprised with the flavor and size of the sandwich, it definitely exceeded my initial expectations. Overall a good fried spicy chicken sandwich spot, I would definitely come back again. Food(50%): 7.6 Staff/service(25%): n/a Value(25%): 7.0 Overall: 7.4/10

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