Best fried chicken I've had in years it was freshly battered and fried. It wasn't sitting under a hot lamp, like it bushes or Kentucky Fried, chicken or churches. Ernie's fried chickens definitely got it going on. The size that I had were awesome. The fried okra was fresh, the mashed potatoes and gravy, as well as the coleslaw all tasted phenomenal. The two ladies working in the back were the nicest people you could ever meet. This place ought to be advertised in the Texas monthly or Texas highways. Highly recommended for those people who love fried chicken or fried catfish. I wanted to get a T-shirt with the rooster on the back, but apparently they need to make some more soon. read more

Hands down the best breakfast around. Never disappointed, order has never been given incorrectly. Truly my favorite place in Belton TX.

Very rude. Then start yelling at me when placing a order. Very rude . Not restaurant ready to serve. And when I asked to speak to the manager. She started yelling at me. Never will ever spend another dime there read more

Ernies Fried Chicken 08-02-24 I stopped by to get lunch It's a small place but nice. I used the order window and waited in my car till they called my name. We had; Chicken Fried Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Fries. Tasted like processed Steak that came frozen. But it was good with the gravy and potatoes. Steak Finger Basket with Fries. Same as the Chicken Fried Steak 9 Piece Chicken Tenders. Tender and good. I also got 1/2 Dz Chicken Livers that were battered well and had good flavor. I Ordered the Catfish Only which came with Tarter Sauce and Two Hushpuppies. Good Cornmeal Batter and crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. All in all it was OK. Nothing special but still good. I would go back to try their Fried Chicken and Breakfast Tacos! The employee that waited on me was very friendly and nice. Overall it was a pleasant experience read more

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Oh hell yes they have the best chicken in town great food fast service from the outside it don't look like much but trust me me they have damn good chicken read more

I've heard about this place since I moved here a few years ago, and I finally made the effort to come by. What an idiot I was!!! So many years of awesome food missed out on!!! I got a mixed combo and it was great. They apparently cook to order, so it took a few minutes, but it was well worth the wait! Perfectly crispy hot and juicy fried chicken and fried okra, and tasty homemade tasting potato salad. I couldn't pass on the fried apple pie. It was crunchy with cinnamon spiced apples inside. Parking is a pain, but awesome food is worthy a little struggle. Haha. I'll be back. It's close to my office which might prove dangerous in terms of my waistline. read more

Great food reasonably priced cooked to order had 4 piece tenders was huge pieces plenty left over. Great portions high recommend them

Food was hot and tasty. Small place but very comfortable. Service was great, you want homemade food and a great price.. come check this place out. read more

Ernie's Fried Chicken No 2 - Chicken fried steak dinner plate. - Chicken Wings Near Me - Belton, Texas

best burritos in town also the chicken and fish are good too!!!! oh yeah and the hot sause in the bomb!!!! only down fall is the place is too small and only have a few employees but everything is made hot and fresh. read more

Home of the amazing Fat Earnie! An original that has been a family favorite for generations in Bell county. A breakfast burrito with all the good stuff smashed into one. Throw on some of their salsa and it is a tasty treat that will keep you going all day. Does Earnies have other food? Yes. Do I always find myself getting the burrito? Yes. The chicken is classic fried chicken with a crispy crust. Sides can stand up to any competitor. I am not a chicken livers fan, but my parents are and Earnie's hits the spot for them. read more

Get the Fat. I have been eating here since the late 90's. Customer service is always great. Very old building, it is very much the whole in the wall. read more

This is the best chicken around. Owner is extremely thoughtful. I highly recommend! Chicken strips are crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside. Two thumbs up. read more

Where do I start this been one of the ones !!! Been serving and delivering chicken before Uber eats was known of !!!! Services is always good and quick haven't ever had to wait much The breakfast burritos are the best in the area by far The chicken of course is a hot The gizzards are the main thing I go for lawrd are they amazing lacking nothing Mashed potatoes always on point I love this place !!! read more

Does anyone know if ernies fried chicken is open on mondays cause on here it says that they are but no one answers. I want a fat . Please let me know if Ernie's is open on mondays cause I would like a fat. Do they have another number. Please let me know. read more

I first ate here when I was young, probably 20 years ago, and even tho I live in a Alabama now I have went out of my way to go thru Belton again just for Ernie's! It hasn't changed at all! I even brought my husband twice and he loved it!! This really is some of the best fried chicken I've had. I hope this place never changes and I can't wait to come back. read more

Walked in was loud hot and sponge bob. Was told to get a fat burrito so that's what I got Only drinks are cans for $1 so have that in mind. So I find a miss match table with wobbly chair. I swat flies and watch sponge bob while waiting for my fat treat. Finally it comes. I'm so hungry. It I'd of ok size but not like a wow. Unwrap.... Hot sauce at the ready. First bite........ Oook there's this new thing called salt maybe they should try it. With beans potatoes and no seasoning? Really. Very bland read more

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Whoa! I had been coming here off and on for years. As much as I would love to continue supporting this local small business, it ends today. Ordered 2 fried chicken lunches and 2 of the pieces just reeked of odor. I threw it out of course. I called the restaurant to let them know. They did offer to replace the pieces or a refund. read more

Doesn't look like much driving pass the place but the chicken was nice in fresh the fries could use some improvements. The prices are really high.... for a hole in the wall. I order last time the tenders and fries family size just those two $32.00 I havent been back sense. Plus there open when they want to be. read more

So this little dive chicken place is well known. My husband loves the chicken there BTW! We did have a bad experience this past Saturday morning we were on our way out of town wanted to try the breakfast burrito. We called in our order so we could just pick it up on the way out. They said it would take 20mins on the phone once we got there had to wait another 10mins! I got the fat ernies burrito (which is suppose to have everything) but in reality it was just a potato burrito and my husband got a egg, bacon n cheese BURRITO and in reality was a TACO. Was not a good experience. read more

Atmosphere is somewhat of a dive but the chicken was good. It was moist and I liked the breading. It did take awhile to get our order and we only got one fork for the two of us. I would eat there again and would like to try the breakfast burritos. read more

The fat ernie is sinfully addictive...a big burrito with everything on it. Been eating them for years.

I have been going here since I was a kid. The Fat Ernie is what I like many others always get. Although they have become smaller since i was a kid they are still relatively the same. The staff the last time I was there and many other times juat don't seem to care that much, Its unfortunate. The building screams do not eat here I realized this years ago but every once in a while I'll get the hankering for one of those dang burritos. I know it says fried chicken but, in the last about 25 years I have never tried it, don't know that i ever will. read more

Ok so at first thing I thought was this place looks like a rinky dink hole in the wall it looks like it has OK food. So I tried it and omg the tacos are awesome!!!! The hot sauce was so amazing! The bacon was super crispy (which I love.) I hate when places have rubbery bacon it's gross. The sauce has just enough of a kick to it and had great amounts of flavor. Over all if I could give this place 10 starts for their breakfast tacos I would!! I can't wait to try the rest of their menu :) read more

Was served RAW CHICKEN!! It was still froze in spots. I contacted and spoke with the owner and he told me "oh well, you ripped them all open..I'm not taking it back" .. worst customer service, filthy place, and horrible food.. read more

Their "fat ernies" with bacon egg n cheese and Potatoe are so amazing and HUGE!!!! A little high priced I think but you'll never have a bf burrito so good. And the salsa they make goes perfect with it . I try to go atleast once a week. Thankfully they sell bf tacos till 1 pm. read more

They have the BEST fried chicken. Their burritos, however, left much to be desired. The salsa was bland flavorless.

are they even open ? everytime i go by looks deserted and the time i saw them open very rude .. except the guy taking my order .. guess maybe open when they feel like it .. so that means your nicer to ppl ..guess they dont like money $$$$ read more

We place large orders here often for our office, but sadly as of today there was an issue were a teenager placed an order and messed up. We called the location to let them know about the issues and was hoping to get replacements if the tacos and burritos that were messed up. Come to find out the mother of the teen was the owner. She got upset with us that we were complaining and told us we would have to pickup the replace ta and pay for the order. This is not how you keep people coming to a run down location. I personally love supporting little places like this but at this time I'm taking the owners words to heart and finding another breakfast place for me and my company. If your in the belton area looking for breakfast avoid this location at all cost to show them they should focus on customer service and food quality more than making employees look good that are family. All this seems a waste for a correction that would have only cost a max of $5.00 now they lost so much more from us not going anymore. read more

I enjoyed the chicken and sides very flavorful and fresh key word fresh will be going back when i pass threw belton

We ordered the 10 piece chicken to take back to our motel and thought it was very good. It was more flavorful than other fried chicken we've had and we enjoyed it for supper and 2 lunches. We'd sure come back again. read more

I have been going here for years. Always had decent service and good food. This morning I drove to get some fats for me and my fam. When I got home I realized they had made my burrito incorrectly in a way that left me unable to eat it. I called and let then know, and they told me that their a manager was out on a delivery and would contact me back when he returned. After several hours of no return call I called them back. They told me they forgot and if I wanted to, I could drive all the eat back up there and they would give me another. Their service is terrible. They know it, and don't care. read more