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What I Ordered: Three tender basket (3 tenders +mac & cheese) Food: The chicken tenders were the star. Crispy, well-seasoned, and fried just right. The breading actually has flavor, not just crunch. They serve it with a spicy ranch that has a nice kick, plus pickles on top that add a little tang and balance everything out. The mac and cheese was bold. Very seasoned, definitely not bland. It leans more on the saucy side than thick and creamy, with a roux-style texture. For me, it was flavorful but slightly on the salty side. Overall: Really good lunch and absolutely worth trying, especially if you're at the Pearl and want something quick but satisfying. Bonus points for being Black- and woman-owned. Would I come back? Yes. Those tenders alone are enough to run it back.
WHAT AN AWESOME BUSINESS STORY LINE! As I waited in line to order this very good chicken I discovered a little bit of freight line history. Good to know that this black female inspired business continues serving the best chicken strips and huge seasoned fries in town. The staff were super nice and helpful, however I'm sad I missed out on the Mac and cheese. My daughter tells me it's so very good, so I understand why you ran out. Guess I'll have to come back another time. You don't have a huge menu, but what you do have you do it right by me! Keep serving up the good stuff. Freight fried chicken. at Pearl. A wonderful place to bring family and friends.
Busy time at the Pearl on a market night. I just tried the Mac n cheese. It was very creamy, but on the salty side for me. I will go back to try the chicken, since I have heard good things about it! The orders seemed to be coming out steadily for how busy it was.
Service was very fast and it was during noon lunch hour on a weekday. Chicken was crispy and actually a bit juicy. Only got a side of the slaw, but was nothing special. Main thing that brings it down was that I asked for spicy and it had no heat at all! Otherwise, the flavor of the chicken itself was fine
Been to the pearl food hall many times but this is my first time trying Freight Fried Chicken, but won't be my last! The menu is pretty simple but has everything you could want on it. The food came out very quick & everything was delicious. The chicken was juicy & tender. The fries had great flavor & crunch. We also got a Mac & cheese which was very good. Forsure will be coming back!
I really enjoy the chicken and fries from this place. The food is very consistent and the service is very kind. This place is located within the food court at the Pearl and you can expect it to be busy but there is a lot of seating inside and out. The Pearl gives off a great ambiance, very chill and family friendly.
Disappointed. Awesome service and very patient. But their chicken was just not it. We were craving fried chicken and for the price point bush's or Popeyes would've filled the craving. However they're situated in a superb location so that helps. Wish I would have loved :(
Fast-food spot located in the food hall in the Pearl District. It is a small food hall with a few options. The chicken tenders were super tender, nicely breaded and seasoned. Mac and cheese had a ton of cheese sauce and was kid approved.
Popped into the food hall cause I took a day trip to the Pearl District on my vacation to San Antonio. Now i'm picky and using my mom's card so I got the $16 3 tender basket from here. Y'all the food not only was ready in 2 minutes but it was so buss I saw another dimension. The tenders were so juicy with a perfect honey mustard. And the Mac and Cheese, truly one of the best I've had. The spices were so delicious. The lady at the counter was so nice too y'all (if you helped Val on Monday 7/20 you are the goat). Now i'm mad I don't live here to come every day
Its good in the Pearl. Another place rescued from industrial transport and horse stables complete with an old refurbished Ice House. The inside is one of those modern food carts but with counters and kitchens where they can handle multiple orders and not get swamped. This place does chicken right. There are multiple sauces you can have it tossed with or just take it crispy. They offer fries Mac and cheese as sides. Wings were also available but it was a little hot and messy for that. Really good size portions and delicious food. Its inside an airconditione d building with long table community seating. Usually where you will find the families with small children. If you don't mind the heat in the shade outside is a little less hectic. We are here for the food and it does not disappoint
THE BEST HALAL FRIED CHICKEN OPTION IN SAN ANTONIO This place opened its doors earlier this year and San Antonio is loving it! Located at the Pearl's Bottling Department, it's the only known eatery there serving a HALAL bone-in chicken option for guests! Chef Nicola Blaque, the creator of the concept & James Beard nominated chef, has done it again! Staff even mentioned that the fried chicken concept was also recently nominated for a James Beard Award Like all the other spots in the bottling department, the eatery is walk-up style, so you order at the window and wait for your food. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating at the bottling department, and all of it is constantly being cleaned so it's a pretty great place to be! Chef Nicola made her newest concept as inclusive as possible. The bone-in chicken options are HALAL & all of the chicken offered (both bone-in & boneless) is gluten-friendly too! They even serve up a vegetarian tofu "chicken" option! It's all so good and so many people are calling it the best fried chicken in town! Of course, the menu isn't complete without sides! Grab some mac 'n' cheese, seasoned fries, potato salad (ask for without bacon bits if you eat halal) & more! For historical context, Freight Chicken was inspired by black women who sold fried chicken in post Civil War America to rail passengers traveling through Gordonsville, VA. These women, dubbed "Waiter Carriers", had chicken recipes so famous that travelers would go out of their way just to try it! The fried chicken sales helped formerly enslaved women in terms of financial independence & racial progression! **ONLY bone-in chicken is halal, boneless chicken is not halal. Menu has clearly labeled it's halal & vegetarian options for your convenience **
Absolutely slaps, some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. Biscuit and Mac & Cheese also delicious, and located in a nice food hall with a park outside that hosts a farmer's market on weekends.
I love freight fried chicken. Not only is their chicken delicious, their fries are unmatched with flavor and consistency! I have tried their tenders as well as the Chicken sandwich. Lines are usually long because it's that good. Worth the wait!
Freight Fried Chicken inside the Bottling Department at the Pearl keeps things simple in the best way. I got the chicken tenders and they were flavorful, juicy, and seasoned really well with a crisp, golden coating that had a great crunch without being greasy. Every bite tasted fresh and satisfying. The sides look incredible, and there are multiple dipping sauces to choose from, which makes it easy to mix and match flavors depending on your mood. The setting at the Bottling Department adds to the experience too, with a lively food hall vibe that makes it easy to relax, hang out, and enjoy a casual meal in the heart of the Pearl. Solid fried chicken spot I'll definitely come back to when I'm craving something quick, tasty, and well done. read more
Service was great and we got here at a good time so we only had to wait the 20 minutes to get our order. I love the message this place puts out and I love the history you can learn while you wait for your food however we were not fans of the food. The chicken was drenched in oil so the bottom piece was incredibly soggy. It didn't have much flavor to us besides salt and the spicy ranch was more chipotle than anything, it just didn't pair well to us. The Mac and cheese was also okay, I like the onion flavor profile it had but the texture was very chewy and gritty and just not appetizing to us. I'm not sure if we went on an off day or if this is the standard but we will probably never eat here again. read more
8 days ago
Delicious chicken! We enjoyed every bite and the cool atmosphere of inside the food hall! Highly recommend!!! read more
What I Ordered: Three tender basket (3 tenders +mac & cheese) Food: The chicken tenders were the star. Crispy, well-seasoned, and fried just right. The breading actually has flavor, not just crunch. They serve it with a spicy ranch that has a nice kick, plus pickles on top that add a little tang and balance everything out. The mac and cheese was bold. Very seasoned, definitely not bland. It leans more on the saucy side than thick and creamy, with a roux-style texture. For me, it was flavorful but slightly on the salty side. Overall: Really good lunch and absolutely worth trying, especially if you're at the Pearl and want something quick but satisfying. Bonus points for being Black- and woman-owned. Would I come back? Yes. Those tenders alone are enough to run it back. read more
WHAT AN AWESOME BUSINESS STORY LINE! As I waited in line to order this very good chicken I discovered a little bit of freight line history. Good to know that this black female inspired business continues serving the best chicken strips and huge seasoned fries in town. The staff were super nice and helpful, however I'm sad I missed out on the Mac and cheese. My daughter tells me it's so very good, so I understand why you ran out. Guess I'll have to come back another time. You don't have a huge menu, but what you do have you do it right by me! Keep serving up the good stuff. Freight fried chicken. at Pearl. A wonderful place to bring family and friends. read more
Busy time at the Pearl on a market night. I just tried the Mac n cheese. It was very creamy, but on the salty side for me. I will go back to try the chicken, since I have heard good things about it! The orders seemed to be coming out steadily for how busy it was. read more
Service was very fast and it was during noon lunch hour on a weekday. Chicken was crispy and actually a bit juicy. Only got a side of the slaw, but was nothing special. Main thing that brings it down was that I asked for spicy and it had no heat at all! Otherwise, the flavor of the chicken itself was fine read more
7 months ago
Been to the pearl food hall many times but this is my first time trying Freight Fried Chicken, but won't be my last! The menu is pretty simple but has everything you could want on it. The food came out very quick & everything was delicious. The chicken was juicy & tender. The fries had great flavor & crunch. We also got a Mac & cheese which was very good. Forsure will be coming back! read more
I really enjoy the chicken and fries from this place. The food is very consistent and the service is very kind. This place is located within the food court at the Pearl and you can expect it to be busy but there is a lot of seating inside and out. The Pearl gives off a great ambiance, very chill and family friendly. read more
Disappointed. Awesome service and very patient. But their chicken was just not it. We were craving fried chicken and for the price point bush's or Popeyes would've filled the craving. However they're situated in a superb location so that helps. Wish I would have loved :( read more
1 year ago
Fast-food spot located in the food hall in the Pearl District. It is a small food hall with a few options. The chicken tenders were super tender, nicely breaded and seasoned. Mac and cheese had a ton of cheese sauce and was kid approved. read more
3 months ago
Popped into the food hall cause I took a day trip to the Pearl District on my vacation to San Antonio. Now i'm picky and using my mom's card so I got the $16 3 tender basket from here. Y'all the food not only was ready in 2 minutes but it was so buss I saw another dimension. The tenders were so juicy with a perfect honey mustard. And the Mac and Cheese, truly one of the best I've had. The spices were so delicious. The lady at the counter was so nice too y'all (if you helped Val on Monday 7/20 you are the goat). Now i'm mad I don't live here to come every day read more
Its good in the Pearl. Another place rescued from industrial transport and horse stables complete with an old refurbished Ice House. The inside is one of those modern food carts but with counters and kitchens where they can handle multiple orders and not get swamped. This place does chicken right. There are multiple sauces you can have it tossed with or just take it crispy. They offer fries Mac and cheese as sides. Wings were also available but it was a little hot and messy for that. Really good size portions and delicious food. Its inside an airconditione d building with long table community seating. Usually where you will find the families with small children. If you don't mind the heat in the shade outside is a little less hectic. We are here for the food and it does not disappoint read more
THE BEST HALAL FRIED CHICKEN OPTION IN SAN ANTONIO This place opened its doors earlier this year and San Antonio is loving it! Located at the Pearl's Bottling Department, it's the only known eatery there serving a HALAL bone-in chicken option for guests! Chef Nicola Blaque, the creator of the concept & James Beard nominated chef, has done it again! Staff even mentioned that the fried chicken concept was also recently nominated for a James Beard Award Like all the other spots in the bottling department, the eatery is walk-up style, so you order at the window and wait for your food. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating at the bottling department, and all of it is constantly being cleaned so it's a pretty great place to be! Chef Nicola made her newest concept as inclusive as possible. The bone-in chicken options are HALAL & all of the chicken offered (both bone-in & boneless) is gluten-friendly too! They even serve up a vegetarian tofu "chicken" option! It's all so good and so many people are calling it the best fried chicken in town! Of course, the menu isn't complete without sides! Grab some mac 'n' cheese, seasoned fries, potato salad (ask for without bacon bits if you eat halal) & more! For historical context, Freight Chicken was inspired by black women who sold fried chicken in post Civil War America to rail passengers traveling through Gordonsville, VA. These women, dubbed "Waiter Carriers", had chicken recipes so famous that travelers would go out of their way just to try it! The fried chicken sales helped formerly enslaved women in terms of financial independence & racial progression! **ONLY bone-in chicken is halal, boneless chicken is not halal. Menu has clearly labeled it's halal & vegetarian options for your convenience ** read more
8 months ago
Absolutely slaps, some of the best fried chicken I've ever had. Biscuit and Mac & Cheese also delicious, and located in a nice food hall with a park outside that hosts a farmer's market on weekends. read more
2 years ago
I love freight fried chicken. Not only is their chicken delicious, their fries are unmatched with flavor and consistency! I have tried their tenders as well as the Chicken sandwich. Lines are usually long because it's that good. Worth the wait! read more
2 years ago
Wow wow wow! Get the bone in chicken for a taste sensation. It may take 20-25 minutes but it's a completely different experience than the tenders. Let me say the first time I tried Freight I didn't leave a review because I was so disappointed. After waiting in a long line on a busy Saturday I ordered and figured out I had ordered tenders instead of bone in chicken. For me the tenders were dry and bland. I wasn't ready to trash the restaurant on Yelp because I loved the brand history & concept and the fact it's woman owned. So I held off for a second try. Today I went for a midweek lunch. No one was in line and I ordered the 3 piece fried chicken, mac n cheese and a biscuit. It came out after 25 minutes hot and fresh. So hot, I had to let it cool down. So I dug into the Mac n cheese. Normally I turn my nose up and M&C that isn't baked, but this was so flavorful. The pasta was firm and the sauce was rich and delish. The biscuit was buttery and I just wanted to goggle it up! Finally the chicken was seasoned to perfection, meaty and flavorful. I give it #1 Fried Chicken in SATX. This is all cooked from scratch so pack your patience and you will soon be eating deliciousness. read more
This is in the main food hall at Pearl. Of course when visiting the south, fried chicken is necessary. It was good so it hit the spot. I purchased the meal where it comes with three pieces of chicken, a piece of bread, some pickles, a side and a fountain drink. For the side I ordered the potato salad. They have individual packets of hot honey and hot sauce as their condiments by the plastic utensils. Also, for the fountain drinks you would need to get it from the side entrance / exit where the public restrooms are located. read more
2 years ago
I was SO impressed with this chicken!! My hubby and I took a detour after visiting a friends grand opening and wanted to grab a bit to eat before heading home. The food court at The Pearl never disappoints. This chicken is gluten free, super crispy, fresh, hot, amazing! I love the pickles they serve with it and the dipping sauce. It was not dry at all. Keep in mind that this is a food court so you may have limited indoor seating and might have to do outdoors. The service was great they were very kind and informative. I will definitely be back! read more
5 months ago
I ordered the 3 piece fried chicken with hot honey, fries as a side, and added a biscuit, everything was delicious and fresh. I came for the fried chicken, but I think the biscuit actually stole the show! Service was quick, and the food hall is really cute. There was plenty of seating when I went, around lunch time on a weekday. I'll definitely be back! read more
9 months ago
I came here on a Movie Monday night at the Pearl, we got the chicken tenders with fries and I added a side of mac and cheese because it is so good! Everything is well seasoned, and the cashier was very nice as well. We got ours to go and ate it outside while watching a movie! It was wonderful. read more
9 months ago
Mac n cheese was great, service fast, but the chicken was not great. I got the three piece and they gave me sad tony pieces of chicken. Definitely not worth $18... at least they gave me an extra tiny thigh. read more
2 years ago
Great customer service with OK food. If I decide to eat here again, I'm definitely going to request that food and side dishes are not garnished with green onions and chives. It was too much and unnecessary. My child wasn't a fan. I ordered the tender basket and the chicken needed the side sauce. Tip: if the line is long, order online and save time. They'll call your name at the pickup window. read more
3 years ago
We really wanted this to be a 5-star review...I mean, we really did, but it honestly didn't live up to the hype! -Fried chicken was just meh!!! They only serve dark meat (my fav) however, I was served 1 thigh & 2 legs...come on, man! So, I went back to swap a leg for a thigh & he just gave me another thigh-which was a pleasant surprise. -The potato wedges were the hit for me-seasoned well & the batter was very light, but crispy -Tenders was just alright...not really rememberable. -The Mac & Cheese was a letdown, because if you call yourself a "Southern" restaurant, I feel like it should be baked. Also, be advised that the way is lengthy plus VERY limited seating inside...we were forced to eat outside. read more
Was at the Pearl Food Hall for dinner and tried Freight Fried Chicken. The person behind the counter was very friendly when I ordered a d I received a text when my order was ready to be picked up at the counter. The fried chicken was very moist and flavorful. I had ordered the 3 piece basket which came with 3 thighs, a side (I ordered Mac N Cheese) and a fountain soda. The Food Hall was a very fun place to dine. It gave food court vibes but without the typical fast food restaurants. read more
Wow just wow. I love chicken tenders and these were flavorful and WELL seasoned. Loved every bite! The Mac was creamy and delicious. Corn was crisp and yummy. The biscuit is TO DIE FOR. Buttery flaky, and yet moist at the same time! The staff were friendly and helpful. I loved the packaging and the way they take care of their plating of even their to-go orders. read more
2 years ago
Had a great experience at Freight! Always on the hunt for gluten free options, it was surprising to find a place that was offering up fried chicken. Not only that, but delicious too! The chicken was perfectly juicy and the crust had a good flavor. The fries really threw me for a loop! Unique to any fry I've seen before, the shape was just as fun as it was flavorful. While visiting on a Friday night, our wait time was much shorter than expected, and everything came out great. The only unusual thing is while they pride themselves on gluten free chicken...not all items on the menu are gluten free so there is a really easy potential for cross contact or to mistakenly order a gluten item. Not the biggest deal if you are only dealing with an intolerance, but in the case of a gluten allergy I'd definitely look into the menu a bit before ordering! read more
2 years ago
On the go chicken! Total wait time was only 5 minutes. Delicious! I love a good seasoning that is not overpowering. Also I think that it's important to not reply on your dropping sauce. Though that aioli is magic! The loaded potato salad is wonderful too! Excellent job! read more
We've been wanting to try this place since it opened, but just never got to up until 2 wknds ago. It was a busy day (so many people) so we waited in line just to find out that they were out of chicken! It was only 6:30pm which I thought was early. Ended up getting tenders and mac and cheese. The cook on the chicken was good, but I felt like the breading was bland. So many people raving about the chicken here, but I was left underwhelmed. Also, everyone behind us got their food first and we got ours last. read more
5 months ago
Tried this place for the first time, and I was disappointed. I ordered the 3 piece chicken and 1 side. The chicken tasted like it had been sitting for a while. I asked the manager about the chicken and he said they needed to make more but it would take 18 minutes. I asked him why wait until you are out of chicken to start making fresh chicken and he just ignored my question. The chicken was a little cold and lacked flavor. The best thing I ate were the fries. I don't recommend this place read more
Service was great, the man who took my order was extremely polite. It's unfortunate that you can only leave a cash tip, I don't normally carry cash and you can't tip using a card. The fries were pretty good and my friend ordered a side of rice and it was sooo good, the rice is the way to go. My sandwich was just okay. The pickles were good and the chicken was well seasoned but it was very dry. I went back to ask for mayo but there was none available. I had gotten a side of bleu cheese dressing for my fries but I didn't want to change the taste of the sandwich by adding it on. I'd give them another shot and order bone in chicken in hopes that it wouldn't be dry. read more
2 years ago
So I saw a post on instagram and decided to try it for myself... First of all, it's located inside the food hall at the Pearl. I ordered the three finger combo with mac & cheese. The food was delicious and I would definitely return, but if I'm being honest, I wouldn't go out of my way. read more
2 years ago
Saw this from a local foodies TikTok and I had to try. This is located in the Pearl so you have to find and pay for parking. It's located right in front of the splash pad for the kids. The menu is very simple and you need to stand in line. Once you place your order, it does say it can take up to 25 minutes to get your food. I'm sure that's because they offer bone in fried chicken and you can order family meals. I ordered the 3 piece tenders basket, spice with a side of Mac and cheese and blue cheese to dip. It didn't take us long to get our food. It was piping HOT, like fresh out of the fryer hot and the mac too. Had to eat with a fork and knife because it was getting under my nails and the spice was oily, like hot oil. It was absolutely delicious. The tenders tasted fresh, not frozen or prebattered. Loved the spicy seasoning, it was more of a blackened with a little heat, not overly spicy or burning hot. The macaroni and cheese was deluxe but not creamy creamy, no velveeta cheese, real cheese only. The blue cheese dipping sauce was okay but to be honest, I didn't need it. The tenders were delicious by themselves. The place shares a common sitting area, cafeteria style, with the other restaurants and bars in there so you just need to find a seat inside or outside. Good for strollers and a bit noisy. Definitely coming back again. read more
7 months ago
3 years ago
The food was served fresh to order and the wait time was not long. The food is just okay... That might be because the menu is gluten free, but also the chicken needed longer to cook and the mac n cheese was VERY liquidy. The flavor was also very flat and all of the menu items tasted similar. The plate is also served quite empty, so you do not feel full afterwards. Due to it being in a food court, that might be the idea of the meal--to not feel full so that you can sample another vendor in the plaza. The biscuits were the best part of the meal. It is not bad, it is just... Okay. read more
2 years ago
The chicken was perfectly cooked! Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and generously seasoned. The potato salad had just the right kick to it! Customer service was on point, the gentlemen that work here are polite and helpful! The ambiance was chill and relaxing, perfect for a late lunch with friends. read more
1 year ago
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Other than the chicken, are any other items gluten free? Fries? Potato salad? Corn?
Nope.. absolutely not.. you would think since they go all out for the chicken, but the bun is not, the sides are not .. SMH.. why do gluten free then?
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