First time trying Gus's and it was great! Our food was delicious and our server, Steven, was…read moreawesome!

There are meals you enjoy... and then there are meals that make you pause mid-bite and question…read moreevery other fried chicken decision you've ever made in your life. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken? Yeah. It's that kind of place. We went for the chicken sandwiches and I need you to understand--these were not just "good." These were ruin-other-places-for-you good. Crispy, juicy, perfectly seasoned... the kind of sandwich that makes you immediately start planning your next visit before you've even finished the first one. Now let's talk sides, because they did not come to play. Coleslaw (mine): fresh, balanced, actually flavorful (which is rare because let's be honest... slaw can be a gamble). This one? Solid win. Fried okra (my friend's): I am extremely picky about fried okra. Like, I side-eye most of it. But THIS? Golden, crispy, not a hint of that weird slimy nonsense. It was so good we ordered more to take home... which tells you everything you need to know. And because we clearly make excellent life choices, we shared a chess pie for dessert. Rich, sweet, buttery perfection. What really tied it all together though? The service. Warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without being over the top. The kind of service that makes you feel taken care of, not rushed. Bottom line: Every single bite was worth every penny--and honestly, I would've paid more and still walked out happy. This is one of those spots that doesn't just meet expectations... it casually exceeds them and then sends you home thinking about it later like a crush you're not over yet.

Came here after there was too long a wait at the ramen place. I am glad I did. I know this is a…read morechain 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.

On my annual trip to SMTX, I saw that this place was new to me. Had to try it!…read more 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.

What we ordered: The Filthy Asada Fries and The Mother…read moreClucker. For that plate: you get 6 tenders and for sides we chose the Elote and Mac and cheese. My wife likes to try potato salad but she is also quite picky about it. After discussing it with the employee- she decided against it since she said they didn't make it in house. But when we got our food brought to our table- there was a side of potato salad! She explained we didn't ordered it but the employee- same person who took out order- said the owner wanted you to try it and it was on them! Very impressive customer service! Not only was the first woman very accommodating as we tried to figure out what to order- she also recommended sauces and we really enjoyed the Sucky avocado ranch she said was her favorite. The chicken strips and the queso were the stars that day. The chicken strips were very juicy-- not at all Ike regular fast food strips. The queso was the same topper to the Filthy fries and mac and cheese. It was very good- def not from a can. The owner was very nice- he came out and chatted with us a bit. Told us a lil bit of his history with the business. That's what stood out to us- how friendly and generous each employee was there. Definitely recommend. Definitely will be back.

First time trying this restaurant. We were greeted as we walked in to the almost empty restaurant…read more The gentleman that helped us was great, very friendly. So we were off to a good start. Have seen this place many times but never have stopped. Let me tell you, we will definitely be back!! Let's start with the menu. They serve large chicken strips and awesome hot dogs!! They have a few more items but my wife and I didn't really pay much attention. We didn't come here with intentions to give a review. The chicken was not only big pieces but they were very tasty. Both the fries and chicken were hot!! The Texas toast looked great but my wife ate both pieces. So I can not say how the toast tasted. Lol We also got their "Wicked chili dog"!! Lord have mercy this chorizo chili was awesome!! And the dog it self was beyond a normal hot dog. It was a sausage maybe the chorizo. But it was very tasty. People!! Don't sleep on this place!! Go give them a try!!! We will be back!!

Great service, quick, and delicious!…read more The heavenly eggs were so good with the candied bacon, and the dirty fries were honestly enough to make me full on their own. I would come back and try their stupid hot (ghost) flavor next time. I had the habanero and it was spicy yet the chicken flavor was still good. If you're a true spicy fanatic I would recommend this spot to try, as there is still good flavor outside of being spicy with their chicken.

My wife and I love this place....it's a borderline problem. When we lived in Kyle we would drive up…read moreto the Lake Austin location once a week. When we moved to San Marcos and realized they were opening one up across from HEB off exit 205 we both looked at each other and said in unison "uh-oh". Hot chicken sandwiches are one of my favorite things to eat on the planet. Our yearly trips to Nashville aren't complete until I go to Prince's, Hattie Bs and Boltons. The first time we went to Tumble was 2 days after returning from a trip and I'll put T22 up against any of them all day. We have never even gone to the Hattie Bs in Austin because we don't need to. I have tried a couple other hot chicken spots in the area and was severely disappointed. They set the bar that high. A Big Larry is a must have. Blood orange frozen marg with a Gran Mariner floater that is perfect for that Central Texas heat. Bone-in chicken and tenders are great but the OG sandwich is the star of the show. You can choose from 6 different heat levels from nothing to "stupid hot"...which is in fact stupid hot. I go one notch below (cluckin hot) and my wife enjoys dang hot. The OG is huge so come hungry. We have actually taken to ordering the Lil OG so we don't drive home in a coma. Try it Korean style at least once. It doesn't disappoint. They have several other sandwich versions as well so, plenty of variety. The fries are like old school McDonald's fries (compliment, have to get the comeback sauce of course) but the ranch beans are my typical go to. I do wish they had potato salad like other locations but the slaw is great if I'm in the mood to cool things off. They are also know for their pies, I'm partial to the Key Lime. The happy hour menu (4-6pm) is a legitimately good value as well and has items on there you'll actually want to order (Big Larry, Lil OG, etc). The staff, management, bartenders and hosts are always attentive and cheerful. We bring our dogs and sit on the patio and everyone comes by to give them some pets, water bowl and even the occasional treat. You'll love it here just like anyone and everyone we take here who visits from out of town or who we brow-beat in to going who hasn't been yet.

Food was great and they actually use SEASONING on their chicken unlike that place that rhymes with…read moreLayne's. Service was fast and friendly. The seating area was small, but clean. They also have shakes which were also awesome. Would definitely recommend!

Start with the Spicy Chicken, fries and Cane Sauce, yum! The bacon was meh, half was hard and chewy…read morelike dried jerky. And yes I called it Cane sauce, reason being is to shame, the service was lackluster, no care, quiet quitters. I loved the chicken here better than Raising Canes, but the service was so bad I'd rather go to Raising Canes. Sad. Thoughts of American Business practice, hiring bad managers, low pay, the question: What is the factor in caring, a few dollars more? These are the things you would rather not think about during mealtimes. Maybe the New Braunfels Laynes will do better.

Tried out this chicken joint because of coupons send in the mailpak mailer…read more The pictures of the food looked good, but the reviews of the Kyle location made me worried. As is often the case, the reviews of both locations were accurate. The portions were meager for the price point and I was unimpressed with the service. The cashier added on sauces to each sandwich at a whopping $1 each. "Do you want the sauce on the side?" I wrongly assumed this meant as rather than on the sandwich it was in a cup. Nope, it was an extra cup of unnecessary sauce with that up charge. In addition to being the cashier, she also prepped the raw chicken into batter. However, I didn't not see her wash her hands after cash handling, or washing them after the chicken and returning to the register. Being short handed is one thing, but this is a food safety concern.

CHECK YOUR FOOD!!! Every single time i order food from this place they forget something. Whether…read moreits the syrup/butter for the waffles or sauce i paid extra for the tenders. Workers are always in a bad mood. Today when i picked up my order there was no workers anywhere to be found. Either that or they are too busy talking. LAST TIME THEY GET MY BUISNESS!!

Five stars again for the family catfish; the price is up to $33 before tax for 24pc and 12 hush…read morepuppies. Mr R wanted their fried okra again so with tax I paid closer to $38. If you've tried their drive through before, you know it's not unusual to be asked to pull around into the little mini lot closest to Hunter Rd to wait. Your wait's going to be a bit longer when you order fish (drive through or inside) because like most chicken places they fry it when you order it. Friendly employee brought out our order, and a quick peek told me the order was correct plus they'd included lemon wedges without our requesting it. Last time the tartar sauce was in one big side serving but this time we had several individually packaged shots and again, it was sufficient. When we got in the house I popped the (still very hot) box in the microwave to stay warm while we tended a few critters before plating up. We GORGED on the perfectly crispy fish with lemon and tartar sauce; there was still enough to share small bites with small friends and have the last 1/3 cold the next day. Mr R had some of the hush puppies. He's more partial to savory style than sweet, but we ordered knowing most of them would be a treat for visiting deer that evening. Their okra's done in batter, not seasoned cornmeal, and it's good. Decent flavor produce and not lost in excessive dough. The price went up but we agree the *family boxes* are still absolutely worth it. Just-fried crunchy catfish feeding a minimum of five adults of average appetite for $7/head _after_ tax? Bargain.

If I could give this place, no stars I would. Shitty service…read more My kids bought food after school and was not allowed to sit inside. They were allowed to spend their money there but were not allowed to sit and eat. Crazy, don't go to this place. My kids were not being loud or anything. They didn't even give them the chance to have a seat just told them to get out.

Super bad attitude. We have been to this location many times and have had stellar service. NOT…read moreTODAY. First, we sat at the drive up for several minutes before anyone came out of the building. When the person finally came out (possibly the manager) she had a nasty, very disrespectful attitude. We were going to order food and drinks plus a gallon of sweet tea but only ordered a sweet tea. I don't care how cheap their tea is, I drove off and gladly paid over 3 dollars for an iced tea at McAllisters. DO BETTER.

I am writing to formally express my dissatisfaction with the service I have repeatedly received at…read moreBush's Chicken. Over the course of several visits, I have encountered the same unacceptable behavior from managers Kelsey and Crystal. Their conduct has consistently been deplorable. On multiple occasions, they have been rude, dismissive, and unprofessional while interacting with customers and staff. Most concerning, there have been instances where one of the managers walked away in the middle of assisting customers, leaving situations unresolved and creating unnecessary frustration. Talking down to fellow coworkers, causing a negative atmosphere. This pattern of behavior demonstrates a lack of accountability and basic customer service standards. I cannot in good conscience support a company that allows this type of management. As a result of these repeated negative experiences, I have decided that I will not be returning to this location. I believe it is important for this issue to be addressed, as it reflects poorly on the business and impacts customer trust. I hope appropriate steps are taken to ensure better management and service in the future. Sincerely, Pam

There's something to be said for picking a lane and doing it well. Cane's has picked chicken and on…read morethis day they knocked it out the park. The kids and I decided to do a mini road trip to go to Cane's. When we arrived it was clear other people had Cane's on their mind as we could see several people inside from our car and though there was a line for the drive-through we opted for it. We had a few straightforward choices and not a long complicated menu that required extensive discussion. We all agreed on the same thing and the order was placed and our food came out pretty quickly. As we drove away, we had to do a taste test in the car-our order was correct and the food was hot and fresh. The chicken tenders were crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The fries were crispy and the Texas toast was a nice addition. Their coleslaw is also good but the true star as it should be was the chicken. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and will definitely return.

I am a big fan of canes. A big reason of that is how simple the order is, especially to prepare. I…read morecan't fathom why this raisin Canes can't ever get me more sauce when I ask and pay for it. This has happened for the second of the recent 3 times I went here. This staff needs to fix this situation immediately. I have called and they said they will train their staff about it, and it was not fixed. I ordered FIVE extra sauces... FIVE! AND IT HAPPENED TWICE!

I was visiting San Marcos Saturday and stopped in her for lunch. This is a cozy restaurant with…read morefriendly service. The cashier helped us decipher the menu to order what we needed. The food came out fast and was very fresh and tasty. I really enjoyed the Cajun fries. Definitely worth a try.

best burgers ever!!!!! fresh! flavorful! meaty!…read moreperfect! very small establishment. consistently wonderful!