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    Chicken and Guns

    4.1 (573 reviews)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    CHICKEN AND GUNS ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Hipster
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    "Guns"
    Alejandro R.

    Chicken and Gunz will be closing soon so hit them up while you still can. They're located in the Cartopia food cart pods. Reason we didn't do dinner there is because they only sell chicken and/or gunz. So you have to be in the mood for one or the the other. We just stopped by to get an order of their Guns(crispy potatoes) with pickled onion on them. They were perfectly brown with a satisfying crunch. We shared a large order and it came with 2 sides of Peruvian aji(creamy jalapeño, garlic, lime, & cilantro) perfect for dipping, not spicy at all. It had a great flavor to it and was a great side. I recommend taking some gunz a few onions then dipping them in the sauce and Bon Appétit. Parking can be rough, some tight streets in that area.

    6 piece wings
    Nishalina B.

    Had to try their wood smoked wings. Flavorful with a lemon pepper type dry rub. The chicken was a bit dried out but the sauces on the side helped. Honestly you don't even need the sauce that's how tasty it was. 1 wing is the flat and the drum.

    Quarter bird, potatoes and aji sauce.
    Juhi J.

    Anthony was working hard, and the place was busy!! Delicious chicken and potatoes, we got the aji sauce, says spicy but isn't. Definitely could be a lot spicer. Overall we loved the decor of the cart and the entire meal was on point and neat. If you want flavorful and soft chicken with some optional amazing potatoes.... Do not skip this place!

    1/4 Chicken Bird
    Pushkal J.

    Tender and flavorful chicken with delicious sauce! Will recommend increasing spice level on the sauce. Definitely to try when visiting Cartopia esp at night time and sit by the fire for a great ambiance. Awesome food and fast service.

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    Zarifa A.

    I've heard great things about the food cart scene in Portland, so I was excited to try Chickens and Guns. I ended up ordering the quarter bird with the guns and Peruvian aji. The guns here, which are crispy potatoes, are so good!! I loved the seasoning and the crispness of them. My main complaint is that I feel like the chicken to potato ratio was pretty bad because I only got about 2 small pieces of chicken but a lot of potatoes. The chicken itself could've also been more flavorful, but it was still enjoyable as is. Overall, I feel like for the quality and quantity food, this was overpriced for what it was. The restaurant itself is moreso a stand in Cartopia and there's not much service other than when you order and pick up your food. When I went, there was no line so service was pretty quick.

    Whole Chicken Bird
    Frank C.

    Came to check out this spot with the family, the four of us (girls 8 & 11) shared a whole bird. The minute we got our food, I couldn't wait to dig in. The chicken was piping hot, moist, and flavorful. I really dig the chimichurri sauce, dipped the potato in it as well. Not a whole lot to say, this was a great meal and reasonably priced, would absolutely come again.

    Quarter 1/4 Chicken Bird
    Terrence M.

    1/4 Bird & Potatoes w/ garlic Peruvian Aji Pros: yum yum yum!!! Seasoned well without the sauce. The sauce takes up a notch. Lots of potatoes. Cons: none

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    Annmarie K.

    Solid spicy chicken wings! We drove out to their brick and mortar location and totally enjoyed the scenery and lunch. Bloody maria boot was super spicy and made with tequila. My wife had a Breakside Wanderlust IPA. We sort of hit a bit of everything with the wings, 1/4 chicken, potato salad and short ribs. Everything was super tasty and I would order again. Interior and exterior decor was rustic and fun with super cheesy old old school country music playing. The bathroom was clean and totally cracked me up because the walls had framed 1970ish Semi trucks with models of the time posed next to them. Service was friendly and fast! Fun place to check out!

    12 piece wings
    Victoria Y.

    These are the best chicken wings. These guys take care of you here. Super spicy sauce, it'll get you sweating.

    Half 1/2 Chicken Bird with Guns
    John W.

    Chicken and guns was pretty good. The food was decent and the potatoes were good too. I loved the pickled onions the most (but I just love pickled onions) The food was pretty good but just a bit dry. The cartopia place has a nice ambiance. I liked the vibe of the food truck too. Our food came out pretty quickly, not a super long wait. Also - they had no line. The person working the food truck was nice too Overall, it was a good experience

    Michael A.

    This food cart is worth going out of your way for if you're in Rip City. The food is always on point and full of flavors. The guys running it are always nice and polite and because it's usually raining it makes enjoying a hot tasty dish that much more enjoyable!

    Half a chicken and that aoli
    Michael C.

    This is my favorite chicken. It is so good. It doesn't really even need the sauce but the green sauce is amazing too. The guy who runs it is super cool and offers great service. And the whole place at night is a vibe that makes you feel alive and part of the city.

    Quarter bird + Guns + Chimichurri
    Patrick D.

    I work across the street from this cart pod. I should come more often. The food is great, service is as well. Lots of seating, plus a big tent for when it rains.

    1/2 Chicken Bird with Guns

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    11 months ago

    Fantastic smoked fried wings! I drop by whenever I am in Portland. It's not to be missed.

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    1 year ago

    This place is to damn good, sauces are fire, chicken is bomb. Equality food, great people and awesome service !!

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    Are dogs allowed?

    Yes! Chicken and guns is part of a pod of food trucks. All of the seating is outside and dogs are allowed. We always bring our pup!

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