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    Willie's Chicken Shack

    3.5 (330 reviews)
    Thu 10:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
    Fri 10:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Divey
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    Touristy
    Very loud

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    Josephine C.

    When in new orleans, gotta come here and try their fried chicken. We got the krispy wings. It came with a biscuit. The fried chicken was freshly fried and it was a bit hot to eat at first. We had to wait for them to cool down before having a bite. The cashier lady was friendly and the interior decor looks modern with the led lights and industrial. Tip: have some cash with you to pay in order to have a little discount!

    2 piece white with fries
    Daniel M.

    I was in town and needed to pick up something, it was late,they were open. Did I think it was great,it was ok. Im not the biggest fan of honey butter biscuits. I think you could go to Popeyes and get about the same or better. The customer service was great .

    Mellanie F.

    The chicken was fresh and really good! Service was solid, and the ambiance worked well for a grab-and-go or casual dine-in chicken spot. The daiquiris were tasty too--just wish they had a lil more kick and a lil less sweetness.

    2pc Dark Chicken Combo (~$14) & Diet Coke bottle (~$4)
    Aya E.

    Ordered: 2pc Dark Chicken Combo (~$14): thigh & drumstick served with honey glazed biscuit + fries + one dipping sauce Diet Coke bottle (~$4) Aya's take: You honestly have to go out of your way to NOT try Willie's because it's absolutely everywhere in the French Quarter. It's also hard to miss given their flashy and vibrant colors and loud music. I had Willie's once before and remember it being so good. This was our last stop in NOLA and I knew I couldn't leave without some good ol' fried chicken. The 2pc Chicken Combo gives you a taste of everything - the chicken, the fries, and the biscuit. The chicken is fried fresh and came out steaming out. The thigh is my favorite piece and this one was super juicy and tender; also super greasy but I guess what can you expect for fast food. The fries were also crispy and lightly seasoned. The honey glazed biscuit was surprising; soft, buttery, and sweet. What's not to like? It didn't hit the spot quite like last time but it was still pretty solid! Give it a try!

    Cajun tenders
    Sujay R.

    Great biscuit, good fries, but underwhelming Cajun chicken tenders that lacked in seasoning. Food was piping hot though. Quite expensive

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    Brian B.

    You go to a chicken place in New Orleans because: A. This isn't your first time in New Orleans. B. You want something quick because you're hungry. C. You had a po boy, red beans and rice, alligator, gumbo, bread pudding, etc., already D. All of the above. The answer is D. And I would still say skip Willie's. It's just not that good. Sorry to hate on them because people love Willie's that's either because they can't cook, they mama won't cook, and they grandma don't cook chicken: Plenty of Willie's all over so go if you need to, the positive is it's quick and you have a great choice of cold frosty drinks...that's why you really go. Oh yeah and their biscuits are good. Service was cool, but the counters were the napkins and sauces were...DIRTY. Not cool and no thanks.

    Krispy chicken wings- I prefer my wings sauced.
    Brenda M.

    Great Cajun chicken tenders with a tangy BBQ sauce! Their honey biscuits are good fresh but they are hit or miss depending on when they were made. Great staff- friendly and honest. We were regulars while visiting.

    John C.

    The tenders were decent. The wings were not great (too much breading, not a lot of flavor, and not tossed in anythintg). In a pinch, not horrible. But popeyes is better.

    6 piece wing meal
    Chakara W.

    I was born and raised in the city but this was my first time trying this place and it was good. Very much overpriced but that's what I would expect being in Canal Street right by Bourbon St. It's smack dab in tourist town. The person who rang up my food didn't speak very much English so asking questions was torture even with Google translate. Yet, the food came out super fast and was piping hot! Loved that. It was good too...a tad bit too salty for me but I barely add salt to anything. I think for most palates, they've hit the nail in the head.

    Chicken tenders
    Greyson K.

    Best daiquiris for the price. Good flavors too, I recommend the mango. Service is good and quick, even when you get food. Chicken tenders are really delicious. Vibes of the place are fun, open doors and loud music. Recommend!

    Convinient as there are literally braches almost every other block. I dont know but they have the best biscuits I've ever tasted. Servings we're great for the price. Actually bigger lol Left with to go boxes as I wasnt able to finish them. Threw them in the airfryer and suprisingly, the chicken came out juicy!!

    Saphace A.

    Delicious chicken spot that was right by my hotel! They've got multiple locations all around the French Quarter. Prices aren't bad. I think it was around $12 for fried chicken plus the fries and biscuit. And the portion was large for me! Lots of fries! I could definitely share it next time. When I walked in, there were customers coming in and out and a few dining in. It wasn't busy which I was happy about since I was pretty hungry. But they are open late, so I'll bet it's even busier then! There's staff at the counter, but you order on the touch screen and they will give you a receipt. I didn't wait long for my food. Maybe less than 5 minutes. They still give you a number even if you're ordering take out. My fried chicken was still hot when I got to my hotel room! Delicious! Definitely a formidable rival for Popeyes. The biscuit was one of the best I've had for a franchise. It had a nice sweetness from the honey and wasn't all that dense. It seems they've got daiquiris which would be good to try next time. Can't wait to come back some day when I'm back in NOLA!

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    Leslie P.

    Willie's were almost on every block. Very convenient to our hotel. Had a slice of pizza and some fun frozen drinks

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    The restaurant is always clean, great service and we love their food! Please don't overlook this place!

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    OMG!!!! This place was sooo freaking good!!! The seasoning and sauce was perfect for what we asked…read morefor. I came with a friend who had never had a seafood boil. I've never had crawfish and seeing it was crawfish season we were destined to be here. We built out our own seafood boil, which included, 1lb shrimp head off, 2 soft shell crab clusters, 1lb crawfish, corn, potato, and sausage. Let's just say we left with a pretty big leftovers box We ordered the hot house flavor and do not regret it one bit! Our server was so kind to show us how to peel and eat the crawfish and honestly it was so fun!! I will definitely be back next time in New Orleans!! One quick note I will say that I learned from a local that I wish I knew before this feast (And you should double check with staff if this info is correct). Most seafood boil places in the area when they have headless shrimp it is farmed and brought in from outside retailers where if you get head-on it's from local ships in the area/fresh caught. Apparently they've been struggling and if you want to support New Orleans local fisherman then go for the head-on shrimp. Again double check with staff if their head-on shrimp is local cuz I learned this information after visiting.

    The atmosphere at Hot & Cajun was clean, comfortable, and inviting. Unfortunately, the service left…read morea lot to be desired. We waited approximately 30 minutes before our waiter even came to greet our table, which set a disappointing tone for the entire meal. The food was decent, but nothing particularly memorable or worth going out of the way for. It's possible the long wait and lack of attention from the staff affected the overall experience and my enjoyment of the meal. The restaurant has potential given the nice atmosphere, but the service needs significant improvement. Until then, I can't rate it any higher than 2 stars.

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