Came here after there was too long a wait at the ramen place. I am glad I did. I know this is a chain but the food is really good. I had the tender basket with regular flavor since it was my first time. The chicken is soo much better than Canes. I also liked their sauce better. The elote fries were delicious and will forever order those. Next time I will try Nashville hot to see how the heat it. My friend got one Nashville hot tender and one Fire in the hole. She really enjoyed her food and normally nothing is hot enough for her. That is really impressive. The restaurant was clean and they have an outdoor area to sit at if you want. Very happy with my visit. read more

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On my annual trip to SMTX, I saw that this place was new to me. Had to try it! I ordered the urban fries and it did not fail me at all. I really enjoyed it and I think it's a good spot that I wished was available back when I was a student here. Definitely recommend trying! Food and service is great plus the parking situation is so easy as well. read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - 1/2 order urban fries - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Been meaning to try to place for a while. Glad I finally did! Walked in, plenty of seating. Easy to navigate. The workers were friendly and took my order immediately. Clean and organized. I got the Tijuana Meal Fries (Nashville Hot Spicy) and it was about $15. It came out so so fast. HUGE portions! Definitely worth the price because this is enough to feed 2 meals for me. The flavors were deliciously balanced and I loved the elotes on top. Spicy, savory, sweet, sour and a great texture. Definitely coming back! read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - BBQ Meal Fries, Tijuana Meal Fries - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

I don't understand the poor reviews, this is one of the best chicken restaurants that has veg options that doesn't lack flavor. Unlike Pluckers, there veg option was lackluster at best and not fulfilling. Wowzers! Urban Bird was a godsend to my taste buds. I ordered the veg chick'n with four tenders Nashville hot dry rub. I wasn't expecting the chick'n to be thick and long pieces, not did I expect for them to be doused in seasonings and fried to a crisp. Even the fries came well seasoned too and not bland with a hint of salt. The food was delicious! The Nashville hot is supposed to be mild, but it was spicy enough to cause my nose to run a bit. The fries were not only flavorful, but fried crispy and crunchy too! Even the "Texas toast" was great. It's almost reminds me of Raising Cane's, but better because it's seasoned with spices and isn't just left up to the sauce. Just writing this review got me craving for more. Absolutely delicious! read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - Veg chick'n well seasoned with its fries - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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For what you pay, it's reasonable priced. You get enough food. It's really good chicken. It came out at a good amount of time too. read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - Chicken Strip Basket - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Urban bird hot chicken is good for a quick fulfilling meal. The service just didn't seem excited or it just wasn't giving the food was. I was super excited to come in and try the chicken, but I think because of the energy and the vibe of the kitchen and the servers. There is outside patio as well, which is super beautiful and it's right next to a coffee shop. The food was wonderful, I guess what I'm saying is I wish the customer service was better. read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - Tenders Sando - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

We have been waiting to try Urban Bird Hog Chicken since we saw the building construction so we were excited and not disappointed. We chose to order online and pick the food up from the drive through. It was an easy process and the food came out hot and on time. The staff were nice and offered sauces. We ordered a 10 piece meal and you get to choose the amount of tenders you want with each flavor. We chose Nashville Hot, BBQ, and Mild. We had sweet potato and regular fries. It comes with Texas toast. The Nashville hot and BBQ were really good! The mild was more like a regular seasoned chicken tender but it was good. Overall we were pleased. My family really enjoyed them and we will be back! read more

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We noticed this new place pop up and wondered if it was worth the stop or would it leave is wanting to make a trip to Nashville. Well let me tell you... it was a good call! The spicy chicken place we've been missing! It is full of flavor and good portions! The gal at the counter was super sweet and patient. The inside dining space isn't that big so if you come at a peak time, things might get a little tight but there's more seating outside. If you're been looking for that Hatty B's in the area, definitely give this place a shot. read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - Tenders sando - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Hot and fresh food, this place keeps a line, everything I've ordered has been amazing, tried fries, and the hot chicken, each time my food has been fresh and service great! read more

We shared the urban fries- and they are AMAZING. I got the chicken tenders and was excited to see sweet potato fries on the menu- my meal was excellent. Clean atmosphere, super friendly staff, large variety of drinks- and food was served hot and fresh! Definitely will be back! read more

On 9/20, we placed an online order, which said it would be ready at 1:25 AM. We pulled up to the drive-thru right on time and gave the name for the order. The first employee said "okay" and walked away. About 15 minutes later, a second employee came to the window, asked for the name again, and also left. Another 15 minutes passed, and then a third employee came to the window asking for the order name. He too said "okay" and walked away. We finally got our food at 2:06 AM--over 40 minutes after the promised pickup time. There was no apology, just the second employee handing over our food while laughing and saying, "haha sorry about that." For reference, our order wasn't large: * 6-piece tender * 1 large fry ($6.50) * Meatless chicken basket (4 tenders + fries) The food itself tasted good, but the "large" fry was shockingly small--less than the fries in the meatless basket, and definitely not worth $6.50. Overall, the food was decent, but the ridiculous wait time, lack of communication, and skimpy portions make it hard to justify the price or experience. read more

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1st time coming to urban brick hot chicken establishment was clean. Employees were very nice. Love the aesthetic of the restaurant 1010 will definitely come back again. I got the chicken sandwich. Spice level was the first chili pepper ,Chicken, tender and juicy fries crispy and hot , blueberry lemonade expeditiously delicious, Manager excellent service gave me a free toast !! BOOII IT WAS GOODT ANNNND GOT A FREE MINI CUSTARD (: read more

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WINNER! Winner. Chicken Dinner. These tenders were some of the best I've ever had and that says a lot living in the epicenter of chicken tenders called Central Texas. Raising Cane's...you're done. We tried the country; lemon pepper; and Tennessee BBQ tender flavors. Each flavor was outstanding and not overbearing. The size and quality of each tender reminded me of the good old days of Cane's. Each bite was moist; tender; and had no gristle. The seasoned fries were so tasty. The dipping sauce was plentiful and very flavorful. We will be back. The service was attentive, as we ordered ahead and went to the drive up window. The only drawback is the location, right downtown San Marcos with a tiny parking lot. Hoping for other locations to pop up in Kyle or Buda. read more

The chicken probably would of been good if it was hot. They seemed under staff and the staff they have are not too attentive to the clients. By the time I got my order the chicken was cold, not good. Went to order for the first time to go, 25 minutes later, no answer. I went to the counter and asked them about my order again, it had been over 30 minutes now. They bring my food out and tell me it was sitting in the online orders. I was waiting there right in front of them, they knew I was waiting for a Togo order. I asked two times, finally I got my food after 35 minutes. I was very upset no sincere apology, No, let me give you a coupon for the next time, Nothing, well they left me very frustrated and most likely will not be back. No one likes a cold fried chicken sandwich, I'm sure it would have been a lot better nice and hot. read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

First time here and we loved it! We love hot chicken and this place did not disappoint. The chicken is delicious and crunchy and the spice level is REAL. We hate places that say food is spicy and then it's not. They do charge for extra sauce which is a bummer but we have learned a lot of places are doing that. It won't prevent us from returning. I personally think they can add more than 2 pickle slices to the tender meal but that may just be me. We will definitely be back & you should check them out! read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Happened up on this place a couple weeks ago. We moved from San Marcos and they were in the process of putting this in when we left. You order at the counter. The girl working was so helpful and explaining the options to us, The chicken was fantastic!! I had a chicken sandwich and the husband had strips....both were SO DELICIOUS!! The fries are the best, I would go back for just an order of fries. We highly recommend!! read more

The last few times I've gone to Urban bird their service has been more than delightful. I recently also started to doordash, and even that service was incredibly respectful and patient. One time a few months ago this one worker helped me navigate the app so I could find Hot Honey. I don't remember her name. The food was so good and quickly made. *evidence of me fing this order up read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Food is always good here love the Mac fries, service is also always excellent and super friendly love this place the chicken and waffles are the best! read more

Great service, excellent food. Would definitely recommend, especially if you enjoy spicy food. read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - Tender Sando - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Yum! This was our first time eating at Urban Bird. The staff was so helpful and the food was very good. I had the urban fries and my fiancé had the Sando. The mild was pretty mild, no heat, and the beautiful burn was just enough. Great experience! We'll be back. Didn't get to take a pic before we started. read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - Urban fries and sando with sweet potato fries - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

As a delivery driver: this place is absolutely terrible in terms of waiting time and pace. I had a delivery on 5/31 and when I arrived, the host said that they hadn't received any orders from technical difficulties. It takes another 25 minutes for them to finally prepare it. This is the thirst time an experience similar to this has happened, they need to improve this for better ratings. As a customer: the fries are alright with the Nashville macaroni, just very salty. read more

Great place!! Highly recommend the hot honey with the tenders. Also the strawberry lemonade read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Food quality is okay, not a lot of seasoning and service was a bit slow. Napkins, ketchup and other condiments are behind counter so it's kinda hard to grab something if u need it u have to wait till u can ask someone behind the counter for something. Ambiance is okay, a lot of Texas state students. read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - Tender sandwhich hot Cheeto Mac and cheese - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Great chicken but terrible service. Lady that was there was blatantly rude. They also should somehow label Togo orders. My husband accidentally ate my chicken that was significantly Spicier. We won't be back unfortunately. read more

Food is fresh and delicious! My family and I loved the chicken, Mac & Cheese and seasoned fries. We will definitely be back! read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - Sign - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Hidden gem! If you're in the mood for quick service, clean restaurant with delicious chicken: this should be on your list! The manager was kind in recommending the Tijuana Street Fries half order and, boy, was it good! I'd recommend all of the lemonade flavors. Would definitely come back to eat here. read more

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Food was fyyyyeeee great for locals everyone is super nice and personable. Good music some games to play beautiful outdoor area definitely gonna be back read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - Sando, elote fríes, buffalo Mac and cheese - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

I absolutely love Tennessee hot chicken!! I was so excited to see a place to try that has great reviews! My husband and I were swimming at the river and I was hungry so we stopped and I let him go in and order. Everything looked delicious I tried the fries first and yum!!! Then the chicken! Holy moly!! It was just the regular hot the one above mild!! My eyes started watering, my nose started running, I may have lost my sight and hearing for a minute lollll cause that was spicy!!! I can handle spice but that was crazy! I had literal snot bubbles coming out my nose as I tried to eat this (which I did cause I was starving) the texture was good I wish the whole thing was crunchy but it's all good. It was a funny and embarrassing experience but overall really good. I'll go back but sadly will have to get the mild cause this was not it!! I mean I kinda feel it could have been one of the spicier ones but who's to say since it was my first time. read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - Chicken tenders basket - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

The tenders and fries were really good, I'll be back. Thanks friendly customer service

Food was pretty good. Customer service was friendly and helpful. Will be back to try other sauces.

Urban bird is always good, especially this location. The food is always fresh and the staff is super nice . The inside is always clean and enjoyable. I like this location better than the San Antonio one. read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - Chicken sando! Nashville hot - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

This joint had very yummy food but issues going on. They obviously need more staff to keep up. We got three of the loaded urban fries plate exactly the same but one was slacking on mac and cheese, one needed more chicken and the third seemed to be perfect. The lemonade was never refilled specifically the strawberry, the Dr Pepper was out and they ran out of ice. Lastly we had to wipe our own table down but none of the tables were being cleaned because that person was probably the runner that couldn't keep up. read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

Great food with great customer service. They have amazing flavors and loved the hot honey.

We have gone here twice now and each time we had nice service, really good food. It tastes great and reminds me of being in Nashville. If you haven't checked them out yet I suggest you do. read more

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars As a big fan of Nashville hot chicken, I had high hopes for Urban Bird -- and for the most part, they delivered. I've visited their Plano location a few times, and each trip has given me a good sense of what to expect. The Chicken: Flavorful & Fiery The chicken is the star here -- juicy, crispy, and full of flavor. I usually go for the Tender Basket or the Hot Chicken Sando, and they never disappoint in terms of size and crunch. The heat levels range from "Country" (no spice) to "Fire in the Hole" (which is not for the faint of heart!). I stick with "Nashville Hot" or "Hot" -- plenty of kick without ruining your tastebuds. That said, spice levels can be a little inconsistent. Sometimes "Hot" feels like "Mild" and other times it nearly melts your face off. So, your mileage may vary. Sides & Sauces The Urban Fries are indulgent and worth a try at least once -- crispy fries topped with mac and cheese, Bird Sauce, and a chicken tender. A guilty pleasure, for sure. The Bird Sauce is tangy and creamy, sort of a fancy comeback sauce -- definitely ask for extra. Their sides are solid. The Hot Cheeto mac & cheese is a unique twist, and the kale slaw offers a refreshing balance if you're not trying to eat a brick of fried food. ‍ Service & Atmosphere Service has been hit-or-miss. Most visits are fine -- friendly staff, fast service -- but I've had a couple orders with missing sauces or fries. When dining in, the place is clean and casual, good for lunch with friends or a quick dinner. If it's busy, expect a bit of a wait, especially for online orders. Drinks & Extras They offer shakes and frozen custard which I've tried once -- decent, but not the reason you come here. Think of them as a way to cool your mouth down if you went too hard on the spice. Final Thoughts Urban Bird is a solid pick if you're craving bold, spicy comfort food. The chicken's quality is high, portions are generous, and the flavors stand out in the growing hot chicken crowd. Just be ready for some variability in heat and minor service hiccups. Would I go back? Absolutely -- especially for that Sando. Just maybe with a milkshake on standby. read more

Food was awesome. I ordered the Tijuana street fries and it did not disappoint. The lemonade was good too.

Food is great , they have amazing sauces, and you can't beat fries and chicken late at night . Bri offered great costumer service and was super helpful in putting our order in 10/10 recommend! read more

Food was delicious & the service was excellent! Everyone was super friendly and attentive especially our server Bri. read more

Urban Bird Hot Chicken - New American Near Me - San Marcos, Texas

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Fast service and good tenders. Tasty and sweet French fries. Great location in downtown San Marcos and open late! read more

My first time here and it was honestly 10/10 chicken tenders are fireeeee, I got the tenders and waffles! The service was really fast and they were so nice! read more