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    Cowboy Chicken

    4.1 (107 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Good for kids

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    Brisket and chicken as well as beans and rice, with a moist bread roll (instead of wimpy sliced bread) - all very tasty and filling.
    Robert G.

    I have been to McAllen TX ... and have even eaten there (2 of 2) I saw that many reviewers are awarding Cowboy Chicken 5 stars. I was going to go with 4 stars, but then thought about it ... they did everything right. I happened to be in this general area, while visiting the famous main branch of the McAllen Public Library, which holds the record for being the largest library on one level in either the U.S., North America, or the world. Dinnertime was approaching and a barbecue place sounded just like what I needed. Cowboy Chicken is in a strip mall close enough to the library. Parking is easy and, once inside, you go through a short line to order what you want to eat, with some people eating in and others taking out. I do like to eat this regional barbeque food on occasion, and it's something I do at least once every time I'm in the Houston metro area. I always go for the 2 item combination platter. However, in the Houston area, I don't seem to land on places that offer both brisket and boneless chicken. So, in Houston, I get brisket and turkey ... and I'm still a happy camper. At this Cowboy Chicken, I asked if I could get chicken as one of the 2 meats and if it could be (a) boneless piece(s). The young lady helping me said that I could and was very helpful. I took my tray to the simple but airy eating area and started to dig in. Everything, including the sides, was delicious. The chicken and the brisket were very much to my liking. I'm not being a big baby by always asking for boneless stuff, but who wants to mess with bones and scales when eating outside of their home or at a backyard event? I wanted to add that the portion size was satisfying and that the pricing was appropriate. This "main" Cowboy Chicken has a lot of good things going for it - the food, the service, the portions, the value, and, above all, what I perceived to be a strong focus on the customer. So there you have it. If visiting the impressive main branch of the McAllen Public Library and get hungry, you might stop by Cowboy Chicken for a meal. How does that sound for a field trip?

    Laredo Chicken Sandwich with a side of okra-wanted to taste the fried okra.  It's crispy and crunchy!
    Sandra R.

    Great Laredo Sandwich! Truly lovely customer service! You get to see the chicken being roasted.

    Chicken so hard I broke my fork
    Sah S.

    Service was good but I've never had chicken break my fork from being undercooked ...pink and chicken is not a good mix and I specifically asked for really well done

    Grilled chicken platter.  The chicken is super tender and I love the sides.
    Lisa A.

    Wood fire or grilled chicken served up plain or in tacos, sandwiches, enchiladas or salads with 17 side choices. Food is served in individual portions or family meals. There are so many delicious-sounding choices that it was hard to decide what to order! We found both the grilled and rotisserie chicken to be very tender and flavorful. The sides were a bit under-seasoned for my taste, but still good. The cucumber/tomato salad was very fresh. The blackberry cobbler was overly sweet and mushy. We ordered it without ice cream, but I think it would be better with ice cream. The food was served quickly, the restaurant was pleasantly decorated, the service was excellent and we enjoyed our food. We would eat here again and would certainly recommend it.

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    Christian V.

    Every bite of the chicken is crispy and the half chickens are juicy and fully cooked. The size of the drums are small but they're pretty good. The only thing is the price, the food is a bit pricy but we are undergoing a chicken shortage so that's about everywhere. The staff is very nice. Over all it's all pretty good

    Jerry J.

    I was pleasantly surprised by the taste of the chicken. The worker was very friendly. She suggested we download the app for $5 off. It made for a cheap meal. The Mac and cheese was good, and so was the bread. The twice baked potato side was just ok. You can eat healthier here if you get a salad or maybe a vegetable for a side. The skin on the chicken was crispy and delicious. I also enjoyed the hot sauce to dip the chicken in. I'll probably be back. It's kind of classic American country cooking.

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    Absolutely love the chicken enchiladas! Service is good. I usually have mine to go. Be sure and check out the menu.

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    Super FRESH! Hot and very very tasty! My sister got me hooked on this place. It's great for when you have gatherings- fast and fresh!

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    Food is good. Unfortunately counter service is poor and indifferent! Not a bad place, unless you value to be valued as a customer.

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    Chicken was real good, brisket was just okay. I thought it was too expensive for what you get.

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    Ordered a turkey meal for Thanksgiving! Service was terrible and the turkey was so dry. NEVER AGAIN!

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