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    Wings Empire

    2.6 (148 reviews)
    InexpensiveBurgers, Chicken Wings
    Closed 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Laura Z.

    I always go here bc they always add a good amount of sauce never dry. But today it really disappointed me. All my 3 orders were so dry.

    Buffalo fries

    I order buffalo fries and buffalo sandwich My delivery only got fries Really bad service, never order again

    Hair in my 6 Breadsticks! Gross!
    Deandre J.

    ordered food yesterday at this location... was presented with hair cooked into my breadsticks and was offered more hairy breadsticks in return from andrea the cashier! she was nice, but an awful counter. never will i feel comfortable eating breadsticks from here again.

    Traditional Wings with veggie sticks (Medium & Mango Habanero)
    Abelita-Rose F.

    Overall I gave a three rating due to the fact I love flavor and HOTNESS and that was missing on the French fries and mango habanero flavor. I, however, loved the fried zucchini and the fresh homestyle favor of the ranch. The fries were fresh cooked but has not season or salt so I ordered a side of cheese to dip them in. I got the 8 pc traditional wings with medium hot and mango habanero. I didn't get a hotter traditional buffalo because I thought the mango habanero was gonna knock my socks off. My biggest disappointment was the mango habanero because it was on the HOT side of the chart but was actually sweet with no hotness on them at all. The medium was about a mild level but the wings were edible just not the flavors I was expecting. It atmosphere was nice with tables and high tops to choose from with sit in or take out available. The two woman working were sweet and helpful. Besides wings there were Buffalo fries, cheesecake and even ribs (that had me curious) available. Other than the flavors on the wings and fries, I'd probably visit Empire Wings again.

    Lemon Pepper wings with feathers

    Removing feathers from chicken, tossing with wings in sauce, and frying them enough. Fry French fries longer to reduce sogginess (this was requested).

    flies all over the counter

    If I could give 0 stars I would. I usually go to the Wings Empire on orange avenue but it closes at 9 and it was around 9:05. I saw that this place closes at 10, so I tried calling to place a phone order but no one was picking up the phone. I decided to go in person and order. The food took 25 mins to complete maybe even longer. Initially they gave me the wrong order so I had to wait even longer to get the correct order. While we were waiting there were flies all over the floor, counter and tables. Gnats were going on my clothes and falling on my face while I waited at a table for my food to be done. By the time I got my food and left, I felt so itchy by being in the restaurant. I will not be going back and will stick to going to the one on orange avenue.

    "TENDERS"
    Kimberly P.

    I called in for a 10 tender meal and a side of breadsticks. I was told 15 mins and no issue there. My issue was upon receiving my food and unfortunately not checking until I got home I noticed my "tenders" were more like chicken nuggets. I was like blown away I feel played. Shame shame

    Oh also the carrots and celery frozen and defrost with some sort of white slime carrots.... Grosssss food...

    Super dry chicken meat like double fried. Mac & Cheese is water and Mac salad water. These guys were on top but maybe it went to the head or new owner. Either way wow not good. It's like smoke ribs smoked 12 hrs to super dry meat they suck no joke.... Crappy to say it short............................

    Boyfriend and I always get our Buffalo Chicken Fries here !
    Dalilla C.

    My boyfriend and I always come here to get some Buffalo fries every once In a while with a side of 6 bread sticks and it's always the bomb ! Definitely recommend getting food here ! Always delicious. Order ahead over the phone so by the time you get there ,you just need to pay ! Typically they just ask for a name when ordering over the phone . COVID - they do not have dine-in seating nor outdoor seating . Take out and delivery only . They have 6 ft markers on the floor for social distancing.

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    Note to self: Just don't come here again. Dry, flavorless, nothing like the picture. Smells of mold. Bee's flying around inside.

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    Staff are friendly and quick. Place was clean. Food was great! I love my Buffalo fries, I only ever get them here.

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    Ordered for delivery last night and it was a hit. Everyone liked the chicken tenders. Not to much breading and the sauce was good.

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    The chicken fries here are really good!! With the Parmesan sauce, love it..the area is not keen but the food is good..

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    I tried the buffalo wings today. Really good really good prices to and also the buffalo fries I got two you should try those.

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    Our group came into town for Comicon weekend. We were looking for lunch close to our Airbnb, and…read morewere so glad to have stumbled into Kin Saep! It's an unassuming hole in the wall, with no shortage of traditional Thai flavors. Our party of 5 ordered the following, and it was a perfect amount of food (zero leftovers, so that in itself was telling): Cream cheese Rangoons Pad Thai with beef Pad see ew with crispy chicken Crab fried rice Lao-style papaya salad Pad kra pow with pork Mango sticky rice We truly loved every single dish, but were really impressed with the crab fried rice (they did not skimp on the crab), and the pad see ew with crispy chicken because of how unique the protein was. I've never seen crispy chicken offered as an option, and it was absolutely delicious! Honorable mention to the fresh sugar cane juice that was SO refreshing. Our only regret was not having enough time to come back for one more meal (and one more sugar cane juice). I'm writing this review as a reminder to ensure I come back when we're in town again!

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    3.4(5 reviews)
    0.7 miChollas View
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    At the San Diego zoo centennial, I was so excited to see a wing truck that I did not even consider…read moreanything else in the food truck lineup. Well hindsight is 20/20. I should have passed. The only thing that separates your wings from anyone else's is your sauce. Well the sauce is Franks red hot. Needless to say, the wings can't make up for the lack of an original sauce to cover them. Fries were undercooked, wings a bit over cooked, overall a sad attempt at a wing dinner.

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    0.9 miLincoln Park

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    2.0 miCity Heights
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