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    Cowboy Chicken

    4.4 (54 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed

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    Monterey Salad
    Edwin N.

    Great overall experience. The food came out quickly but tastes fresh. And it was yummy! The restaurant was clean and had a chill ambiance. And the team members were very friendly and helpful! Will go again!

    Buffalo chicken

    I don't mind spending $16 for a meal, but at least give me a full meal. Chicken covered a little more than half of the sandwich, definitely wouldn't return

    2 Chicken Enchiladas
    Rob C.

    I miss the rotisserie chicken I used to get at Boston Market over 20 years ago so I was looking forward to this. I wasn't really hungry so I tried the 2 chicken enchiladas. The tomatillo sauce was tangy as expected. My green beans were good and sweet potato great. I wish more places offered sweet potatoes. My dissatisfaction was with the chicken. It tastes like they baste or inject their chicken with an oily substance that keeps it moist but doesn't taste right. It's like you're not even eating chicken. There also wasn't a lot of chicken in my meal but I saw a picture of it on the wall before I ordered so I was expecting that. Despite that the price seemed fair.

    Sweet potato
    Ruby M.

    The chicken is excellent. Perfectly seasoned and roasted. I also really enjoy their variety of teas. The sides are ok. The salad was decent and the macaroni was on the dry side.

    Chicken Salad
    Aaron R.

    Do not sleep on this place! It is amazing! I am on a recent business trip in Texas and stopped in for a salad. This salad was incredible! The chicken was moist and I could drink that dressing. The staff was extremely nice and helpful and the service was attentive. It is a simple place, simply decorated, but there is plenty of sitting room and it is quite clean. They have a cucumber jalapeño lemonade that I liked quite a bit. If you're in Texas and can find one of these, stop in for an inexpensive and incredible meal.

    So good. I got the half chicken (all white meat) with Ranchero beans and green beans. Big ol' cup of iced tea and grabbed a bottle of bar-b-q sauce on my way to the table. Sat down and my food showed up. That quick. So dig in! Perfectly cooked chicken. Maybe a hair drier than I prefer but with the sauce on it, it's perfect. Ranchero beans had just a little spice on them to remind you are in Texas. Green beans were not over cooked. I will be visiting again.

    Southwest salad was delicious.

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    Love this place! The staff is wonderful, and the chicken is delicious. It's always clean and well-lit.

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    Looks like a fast food joint but the food was great. I had the keto salad and small watermelon salad, both were fantastic

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    Annie was simply wonderful and very attentive to our needs!!! The chicken is always amazing!!

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    Friendly staff and awesome food. Cowboy Chicken is totally kickin'!! You gotta try this place!

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    Good roasted chicken and very tasty sides. Have your chicken many ways - off the bone, sandwich, in soup... all good options.

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    Stopped in for lunch for our first visit and enjoyed it for the most part. We walked in about 5…read moreminutes after they opened and it seemed like they were quite ready, so our food took a little bit of time but we weren't in a rush. We both went with the #2 combo which was 2 sliders and fries. It didn't include a drink which seemed odd but an easy way for them to get more money. The sliders weren't that small for having 2 in the order but we still finished it all. I wasn't super excited about a Kale Slaw being on the slider but it was actually pretty good and didn't have too much of a "kale taste". I don't do great with spicy but the medium spice level wasn't too much at all. It added flavor without being overpowering, which is exactly what I wanted. The staff were friendly and the dining area was clean. We would definitely come back.

    Shout out to Marcus M., Brooke(sorry if I misspelled your name), and the rest of the staff! Greeted…read moreupon entry, educated on menu, fast food, fast service. When we came in the place was packed and when I say packed, I mean no chairs or tables available lol. Something I like to see in restaurants because it means that they're doing a great job. When a table did become available. Marcus separated the table for us and got the chairs set up for us, so I really appreciated that service. The customers are Vibing with each other having a great time with each other. The food was excellent. I love this place. It's just something about that chicken and the coleslaw together that just makes everything taste great. Great job guys and thank you for a great visit!

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    4.1
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    DELIVERY DRIVERS AVOID THIS PLACE!!! Show up and and they…read morewill waste your time making you wait around before telling you: "We sent our own driver out to deliver this order." Supervisor claims they don't know how this happens. And they don't really care. Will never eat here again either. Don't care how good they are. Pathetic

    I have been to McAllen TX ... and have even eaten there (2 of 2)…read more 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?

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    My favorite spot in town for Korean fried chicken!…read more Kiri Kiri never disappoints. The chicken is always made to order, so I usually order ahead on Toast to save time. I always get half garlic soy and half sweet & spicy--both perfectly crispy, flavorful, and super fresh. Their fried gizzards are amazing, and the pickled radish is the perfect refresh to go with everything. If you love Korean fried chicken, this place is a must. Consistently delicious, great portions, and worth every bite!

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    Inside
    Sweet and spicy. Not so spicy and great flavor. Fries are good too.
    Sweet and spicy. Not so spicy and great flavor. Fries are good too.
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