I absolutely LOVE this restaurant. Every time I come here, the staff is smiling, engaging, and so nice. THE FOOD IS AMAZING!!!! The assortment is great. Delicious salads, ribs, the best chicken in beer batter bush light to be specific!!! Brandon rocks !!! Ask for him, he will definitely answer any questions and take the best care of you. He will make sure your order is FABULOUS read more

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I love the tenders here ! Everyone's friendly here and the food is made quick ! They also got drinks here

This place is great and thoroughly enjoy eating here. I do have a slight issue with their special today of rib sandwich that is fall off the bone tender. I really didn't expect a pull pork sandwich instead. It really tasted like a really good pulled pork sandwich not a rib sandwich. The kale salad... wait for it... amazing! That little hint of mint and parsley just packed in so much flavor. The folks who work there are amazing and take very good care of everyone. The place itself is a perfect indoor bbq place and fit for munching. Got to and enjoy! read more

Food was exceptionally delicious and Cole was so friendly. Would highly recommend as very few restaurants around Selma area are worth visiting read more

The Cookshack - My leftover lunch! - Salad Near Me - Selma, Texas

I cannot wait to come back. On this visit we had two Hog Heavens, one Shack Rocks, and one Sangria Swirl. Total meal five stars! Cashier 2c is a people person who makes your visit special. Wish their drink machine had been working I prefer the drink mixed and not on the rocks. Drinks were not as potent and the food not piled high as the last visit. Guess costs are being watched. I will give them another try maybe that day was a bit off. read more

The Cookshack - Hog Heaven. - Salad Near Me - Selma, Texas

This was my first experience with The Cookshack, so I went in with no expectations. The decor is minimal and impressively clean. The menu is easy to follow and small enough that I didn't get overwhelmed. The staff was extremely cordial and accommodating. I chose medium heat Chicken & Waffles with a side of Mac & Cheese. Hands DOWN the best I've ever eaten! I'll certainly be back soon and often! I cannot recommend The Cookshack more highly. read more

The Cookshack - Medium heat Chicken & Waffles with Side Mac & Cheese - Salad Near Me - Selma, Texas

We go to cookshack frequently! Nelly is one of the employees and she is the best! Super sweet to us every time. There's a few managers like William who really do their job incredibly well and our food is always hot. The margaritas are amazing, I always get the frozen. Tacos are incredible, leave everything on it, all of it works so well together. Tips go towards everyone and they rely heavily on tips there even though it's not wait staffed or table service. So keep that in mind when going if you care for that! The atmosphere itself is nice. They have tvs and nice speakers. The tables are heavy wood and comfy booths. They have a large table that seats almost 20 people in the middle. One of the best places in the forum for food at this point in time. read more

The Cookshack - Strawberry margarita - Salad Near Me - Selma, Texas

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This was a adventure.. as I drove across town (45 mins) to try this place. Staff was nice.. welcoming and helpful. The food was pretty good, but the sauce set it off! It was darn tasty with the chicken n waffles! The Mac n cheese was better than I expected. The beer at its price.. was a complete let down. Tasted like a Miller.. I came... I tried.. that's a wrap! read more

The Cookshack - Chicken and waffles w/ Mac n cheese. And a Cock a Doodle Brew. - Salad Near Me - Selma, Texas

Service: fantastic. The cashier recommended things as it was our first time and was happy to do so. Food: think Raisin Canes chicken but with a consistent fry and proper flavor. Texas Hot and Medium were both great. Mac n Cheese was delicious. Drinks: boujee marg is a great value at $9.99 and tastes great. The vibe isn't anything to write home about but it's not bad. Kinda a large open space with booths and tables with a rustic Texas aesthetic. We will def come back and this might be our new favorite chicken spot. Add in the super friendly people that don't make you feel like an inconvenience like other places, it checks all the boxes. read more

What an amazing experience! Best take on chicken and waffles that I've ever had. Great ambience, delicious food, great service, easily going on my top 10 list. Wish there were more locations so I could visit more often! read more

Service is great but the Food is outstanding! Try the rib sandwich It is a religious experience read more

Definitely a lunchtime or meet with friends type of place. Has outdoor seating as well as indoor, ordering was a bit confusing since we had to order at the bar but besides that it was great. read more

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Absolutely the best chicken sandwiches on this side. I've been here over 10 times, tried all the heat levels (yes, even AMF), and not once was I dissatisfied. The chicken is served in a nashville hot chicken style, perfectly crisp and juicy, with a medium softness to the bun, and topped with coleslaw that just works and isn't runny. For those who want a general kick, but not too much, go for the Medium heat, but if you want a good ratio of perfect spiciness to flavour, get the Texas Hot level. It sits around the heat of a habanero with a much better flavour profile. The fries are always crispy exterior, soft interior and served with a good helping of ground pepper and salt. Just right. Though I would recommend trying the dragon fries with one of the heat seasonings. If you're feeling for the mac and cheese, this place does it right in that regard as well. Cheesy with actual flavour and not just the taste of... milk. For the AMF (Adios Mother F***er), you'll need to sign a waiver, as it contains Trinidad Scorpion, Ghost, and Carolina Reaper peppers completely covering the chicken. Either prep for it, or be prepared for stomach pains that put you on the floor. Was it good? Hell yeah. Did it actually have flavour? Absolutely. But you regret it the next day, haha .. worth it. read more

The Cookshack - Medium Heat Chicken Sandwich (Bird Down) w/ Reg. french fries, Mac 'N Cheese, and some buffalo sauce. - Salad Near Me - Selma, Texas

Everyone was nice and would welcome you in. The chicken tenders were alright, nothing to brag about. I got mild and there was hardly any seasoning so it lacked flavor. The side salad was the best part - fresh and crisp. I ordered their sauce but didn't receive it - I may have liked it more if it would have given the chicken more flavor. read more

The Cookshack - Mild chicken tender - Salad Near Me - Selma, Texas

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This is my new favorite chicken place! Everything was cooked to perfection. Staff were friendly and helpful. They had pop hit music playing the entire time but also plenty of tvs for sports. Bar seemed to be closed, but we didn't try ordering drinks since we were just here for lunch. Would definitely come back again soon. read more

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In town for work for the night, and after driving all day just wanted something quick and easy to order at the hotel. Maybe it's because it was through Doordash, but the food was awful. Chicken and waffles- the chicken was just gristle and the waffle was like a sponge pad cut up. I just forced myself to eat what I could but most was just trash. read more

new spot in the forum... first visit here... overall mixed bag as to our dinner. cook shack offers ribs and chicken tenders that you can order from mild to red hot spice level and dipping sauces for the tenders. they also have sandwiches, salads a few other plates utilizing both meats. hubbie & i both opted for the 1/4 rack of ribs, 2 chicken tenders and a side - kale salad $17.50 per plate, drinks were $2.85. the place was very busy, and when we had our drinks, there were no tables available. but there was a long communal table that had some open spots. we sat there then moved to a table that became open a little bit later. food came out in a reasonable time. lets start with the good points - the ribs, really the highlight of the meal. nice portion of meaty, tender, flavorful ribs. the heat level you choose determines the dry rub used on the them. the bbq sauce on them was good, not slathered on. the chicken tenders were large and had been breaded and fried. they were very tender tenders BUT, the amount of grease that came out when i cut into one was pretty off putting. i know breaded and fried is gonna be a little greasy, but i put the tender between 2 paper towels and pressed and OMGoodness! HUGE amount of oil came out and there was even some that leaked from under the towel and onto the table. i SHOULD have taken it back and asked if it was supposed to be THIS greasy - but hubbie was hungry and was ready to EAT! i think the oil probably wasnt hot enough - maybe too many at a time since they were busy. they honestly reminded me & hubbie of the chicken at long john silvers - not necessarily a bad thing. i tried the sweet heat sauce, kinda like a sweet & sour with a kick - i liked it. hubbies bbq sauce was thick and gloppy, taste was ok. the kale salad wasnt what i expected. it was just chopped kale with a vinaigrette. the salad was too heavily dressed for my taste (personal preference) and all i could taste was the vinegar. i'd come back for the ribs - not sure if i'll be ready to give tenders another try anytime soon. and id choose a different side. service was fast & servers were friendly & efficient. read more

The Cookshack - this much grease and then some came out of 2 chicken tenders :( - Salad Near Me - Selma, Texas

May Update: My order was complete this time and I'm happy with it! So good This place is really good. I enjoy their food a lot, however they need to improve on service. The first time I went with my family, there was a mistake on my sister's order and when she let them know, the boy that served her was obviously irritated when he turned around to go have it fixed and didn't say a word. We brushed it off. They tend to forget sauces as well. I just ordered chicken and waffles today and had it delivered, but they did not provide the side, sauces I asked for as well as the syrup for the actual waffles. Again, not a TERRIBLY big deal, but it is irritating that this issue is so common. I give this place three stars, not for the food (which would've gotten four stars from me) but for the service. Regardless, I would give this place a try. read more

The Cookshack - Chicken & Waffles - Salad Near Me - Selma, Texas

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First time visiting but definitely won't be the last. The prices seemed a little high when we walked in but after seeing the portion sizes, I was ok with the price. The food came out hot and quick and is delicious. The restaurant itself is cute and has a good layout! read more

The Cookshack - Tenders, house salad, chicken and waffles, fries, Mac and Mac 'N Cheese - Salad Near Me - Selma, Texas

This is AMAZING chicken!! Even more Amazing service... loved everything about it. Y'all need to put one in Victoria Texas ... Clean, fun, fast, freaking tasty too!! We will def be back. read more

Delicious...demand a do over, going back. I don't even eat fried foods, till now. Check it out for yourself! read more

The Cookshack - Medium heat chicken sandwich, was delicious, and I'm not one to eat fried foods. - Salad Near Me - Selma, Texas

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EDIT : The manger found out about the salad and made things right! We will be back to a friendly place that corrects their mistakes! We usually love the cookshack! Tonight my salad was full of wilted brown lettuce and very unappetizing. It was a huge disappointment. To spend 28.00 and change on 2 meals and feel like one was subpar is saddening. It was about an hour before closing, they dumped out all the tea so no refills. read more

Food was great and service was quick. We ate outside and took advantage of the nice weather.

Delicious food, generous portions served piping hot, and the best restaurant we've eaten at in the San Antonio area. Service was friendly and professional. The ambiance was pleasant. We definitely will be going back again. read more

The food was good, though a little on the expensive side and service was good, though you order at the counter and they bring you your order. The floors were really sticky, as if something was spilt but never properly cleaned up. I had the chicken sandwich, it was juicy and cooked perfectly. A little more breading then I would have liked but it was flavorful. Mac and cheese was ok, it was made with like a white cheddar and Cole slaw was pretty tasty too. read more

The Cookshack - Chicken sandwich and Mac & cheese - Salad Near Me - Selma, Texas

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It was delicious! Chicken Tendies for the win!!! Good size, not a heavy batter, so you actually get chicken in it. I ordered the 5 piece with a side of Mac n cheese, you have the option of choosing dipping sauce, and level of spiciness in a dry rub. I went with the medium, some of the pieces were goodness, others not so bad, but just keep in mind, with dry rubs they can create big amounts, and be a bit spicier than expected, so good nonetheless. The Mac n cheese was great. Fast friendly services as well. And it's not far, definitely better than other chicken tender places for sure. Honestly, this was good, not loud or noisy, family friend (if that's a thing for you). I'll be going back for sure. read more

Amazing menu! Can't go wrong with the chicken and waffles. First time and won't be our last!

Came here because I had a good experience at the one in College Station. Super disappointed in the portion size of the medium at best chicken tender that was used on my salad. Not enough protein for the price. The lettuce also tasted older and wilted, won't be back. Not a good value. read more

The Cookshack - Tender Salad - Salad Near Me - Selma, Texas

Family night out, great food and good company. Norby and Harmony were wicked friendly and made sure all of our food was perfect. read more

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Where can i start !! Opening up in the forum was a good spot location wise. The perfect place to stop by before or after a day of shopping. Seating is up to wherever you choose. Not like a traditional restaurant. This is maybe the third time we've been and it's amazing. Going on game days are the best especially if you are looking for a nice ambiance with excellence food service. Each level of spice is good. Heat levels: medium () mild () texas hot () HOT AF () All are bomb. But if you're looking for a pleasant kick that doesn't mess you up I would say mild or texas hot. read more

The Cookshack - Sleezy Chicken with texas hot flavor - Salad Near Me - Selma, Texas

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First time and we were very impressed! My wife's salad was full of dates/slivered almonds/avocado/goat cheese which you don't find at a restaurant like this. My chicken tenders were huge and just the right amount of heat!! Staff was the most sincere and pleasant, smiles from everyone! Clean and orderly inside! We will definitely be back!! read more

This place just opened, so we thought we would go check it out. We had no idea what to expect. It is a counter-service restaurant with lots of outdoor seating. They have chicken and ribs and plenty of sides. You get to choose your level of heat for either which, interestingly, is a dry rub, not a sauce. You can even apply it to the fries. The hottest level is called AMF. My wife loves spicy things, so she ordered the Chicken and Waffles and asked for the AMF level. The cashier looked surprised and said, "Are you sure?" That took us aback. Apparently, the AMF level is no joke. My wife insisted and they literally made her sign a waiver (starting with "I, being of sound mind...") before they let her order it. Her biggest worry was that it would taste bad. As I said, she loves spicy and often gets the "spicy challenge" whatever at restaurants. But she feels that often, places sacrifice taste to get a higher heat. They care about the gimmick, but not the food. The hottest things she has eaten usually taste nasty. That was not the case this time! She thought the chicken was very good. Unfortunately, they were not joking about the heat and she was only able to eat about three bites before succumbing to the inferno. Be warned. But she also loved the waffles and they were not spicy at all. The rest of our party got Chicken Tacos, Shack Bites, and the daily special, Hog Heaven. We all enjoyed our food and the portions were generous. The Mac and Cheese was good, but not great. The Texas Hot level of heat is plenty hot enough on its own and no waiver is required. read more

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Overall pretty good. I got the crispy chicken sandwich (medium spice level) with dragon fries (spicy fries) and a side of ranch. It all came out quick, hot, and fresh. The spice level of everything was perfect for me. The chicken was a really good size for the bun and the pickles and slaw added a lot to the profile. The fries were really good initially but as with all fried food got worse as time went on. Both the fries and sandwich were kind of on the greasy side of things. The ranch was good but nothing special, although it was essential for me. I thought the chicken could use a little salt but there was none available. The Mac was real hot with gooey cheesiness and a nice little smoky touch, definitely a good pick as a side or worth $3 on its own. There was a good country vibe and the the service was excellent. Everyone was very nice and the food came out VERY fast. Definitely coming back to try the ribs. read more

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Most everything you order here you can't go wrong with. The specialty is chicken fingers of course but you can have it so many different ways. They have a light crispy batter that somehow reminds me of the lightness in tempura batter. I haven't tried the spice level past medium but it is flavorful. read more

The greasiest chicken sandwich I've ever eaten. The sweet potato fries were super salty and also had cinnamon plus sugar. Horrible customer service. We walked in and all the employees were talking amongst themselves not looking to help. Save your money. read more

The Cookshack - Grease - Salad Near Me - Selma, Texas

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Really good spot for some quick service fried chicken! They also have grilled chicken sandwiches, ribs, and chicken waffles. I was too scared to try a spice level over mild though lol read more

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Good atmosphere, and amazing customer service. The sweet tea was freshly brewed but it could have been sweeter. I got a chicken sandwichwith with fries it was not to bad, but a bit to soicey for my taste. It's in the forum off 1604. read more

The Cookshack - Chicken Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Selma, Texas

Grilled chicken sandwich with coleslaw. Good n spicy with sweet potato waffle fries were delicious. Friendly staff and quick service read more

The Cookshack - Grilled chicken sandwich with topped with coleslaw and pickles. Super spicy with sweet potato waffle fries - Salad Near Me - Selma, Texas

I had the chicken sandwich, with fries, and Mac n cheese. The chicken was cooked perfectly!! The coleslaw on the sandwich was great, the Mac n cheese was AMAZING, and the fries were good. Best chicken sandwich I've had in a longgggg time. Prices were good for the quality of food. Also the customer service was great. read more

Visited Cookshak today, from lunch. While standing in line to order, noticed customer complaining about ice machine not working. An older gentleman, who I assume is manager, was expediting food orders ( with no gloves). He walked over to the ice machine, grabbed a ladder and opened the top of ice machine. He placed his bare, unwashed hands inside and stirred up the ice. We decided not to order and left. read more