Recommended by a friend from Memphis. The day we went, (there were 7 of us). First of all, this…read moreplace has its reputation built already, and my review will have no impact. Nice cozy place, perfect setting for fried chicken. I am sure they had other stuff, but that was the mission for this visit. Started with fried pickle spears, probably the best I have ever had, no joke. Perfect coating, taste and preparation. I like the spears vs the chips. Had the special which was to legs and two thighs for the price of the 3 pc dark. Beans and slaw. Ok, the chicken was great, moist, seasoned, very well cooked. I will go out of my way to go here for the chicken. Beans, canned with a little flavor added, nothing to brag about the slaw was pretty good. The fries on my friend's plate looked great. Perfect. We got here at about 1145, the place was busy. By 1215, it was packed, but they move people through and do a booming take out. Try it, you will like it. It satisfied my fried chicken desire and. Am set for a bit, but still want to go get more!!

When there's only 1 main entree on the menu, you know it's got to be good! Gus's World Famous Fried…read moreChicken is truly world famous, as this place is always packed with local folks and visitors alike. I enjoyed their fried chicken, which for around $12, came with a thigh and leg, along with ample amounts of coleslaw and fried okra. Even I, as a voracious eater, could not finish all the sides. The chicken itself was beautifully fried in peanut oil, and truly one of the best, juiciest, fried chicken pieces I have ever had. This place is an example of simplicity at its finest. If you are in Houston and craving some down to earth fried chicken, Gus's is the place to go!

So our normal place to go get good fried chicken closed. So we were looking for a new place that…read morewould have very crispy. Very delicious fried chicken. We looked up family style chicken so we could have chicken and some sides and be able to sit down and eat and we stumbled upon Tumble 22. Let me tell you we were not disappointed. It's here in the Heights off of Houston Avenue and Washington. And we were greeted and seated immediately. Our server Zeid (so?!) brought our new little server in training Johan and once we went over the menu and decided what we wanted to do for appetizers we ordered the heavenly deviled eggs. Do not pass that up - they are heavenly. The devil part is so good and the bacon on top absolutely delicious. And they came out right away. So we ordered the 1/2 mix. That came with a large breast and thigh and a drumstick and a wing. You get two sides with it which we ordered the collard greens and the mac & cheese. Then it came with cute little bread and butter pickles stuck on top of it. That chicken was so crispy and so hot because it came right out of the fire. And the collard greens were very good. They had turkey in them and just all kinds of stuff. The mac & cheese was really creamy very good. And it was enough for both of us to share. And it was only $17. I could not believe it. We like to always try a little bit of everything. So there are different levels of heat you can get on your chicken and we just got the regular traditional. But next time I think we're gonna try the one up with the little jalapeño in it. So then for dessert, my husband got the chocolate pecan toffee pie. And it is Chuck full of pecans and toffee and chocolate in there. It came out cold and it was delicious. I got the peanut butter chocolate mousse pie. But I got that to go, so I'll let you know later how that is, but it looked delicious. So we had a lemonade which was freshly made and tea and that large meal of chicken and sides and two desserts and our appetizer and it was only $45. . I'll tell you what if you want to have a great meal not expensive they've got kids menus that are a lot less because kids tend to waste so they're small enough that I think my grandkids would eat them with no problem. But the chicken was really good. We will definitely be back. Check them out and tell them Miss Lou sent you

Went there on a Friday evening (7pm) and there were several people there. There are plenty of…read moretables and extra seats at the bar. Their service could've been a little bit better. The host/person, sitting our party of 4, didn't bother to ask if we wanted a booth or table. They tried to sit us right in the front at a table for 6 while there were several booths/tables for 4 available (more to come about this later). The server took our drink order (soda/water) and they couldn't remember who ordered what. The soda machine was directly behind us so they didn't have to go very far to get them. 2 of us ordered The O. G. (1 w/o mayo), the other 2 people order the Tupelo Hot Honey, and the Dive Burger. All but 1 ordered French fries the other ordered Mac and Cheese. The food came out quickly. The issue when they brought out our food is that they had a hard time letting us know which chicken sandwich was which. The person who ordered the burger was underwhelmed. They said it was good, but not anything extraordinary. They did enjoy their Mac and Cheese. As we were eating our food the host sat a couple at that table for 6 and as they were waiting on their food a larger party came in. Had the couple not offered to move they wouldn't have been able to sit the larger party. Overall, the food was great, but the service could be better. Will be back to try their grilled version of their chicken sandwiches.

Good food, drink and service! Fried chicken is their best dish and the classic margarita with…read moremezcal.

Perfect casual Saturday afternoon kind of place. Menu is Houston southern. I say Houston southern…read morebecause they have shrimp tacos and ceviche. We had the deviled eggs, grilled shrimp, collard greens, and fried chicken with biscuits. The grilled shrimp and collards were delicious. I will get the same thing next time. They served eight large and fresh Gulf shrimp. The collards have some kick. The shrimp is a good value for $24. Service was good and the drinks were tasty. Nice place.

Plenty of parking for a weekday lunch. The staff was super nice. You get your own water and…read moreutensils. You order by app or you can order at the cashier. The food was so flavorful. You can add all the sauces you want. So many chicken options! Decor was fun and festive. I'm definitely going back to try other options.

Flavour, flavour, flavour…read more Service and atmosphere: Very good in both areas. All staff were polite, professional, and helpful. The restaurant is spacious, very clean, well organised and nicely decorated. Food and drinks: We tried Nando's chain in London and were regularly visiting it. I am glad that we found Nando's in Houston. The food choices are great. You can opt for half or full chicken, hearty bowls, starters, and big selection of small additions. All dishes ordered arrived on time and were super flavoursome. Foods were well prepared and tested very good. You can accompany your food with beer or wine. Pricing: $$ - standard prices and well worth the quality experience we received.

Over the years and after a move or two the food has morphed slightly, but the yummy quality remains…read moresolid here. As of April 2026, it's probably the best hot chicken sandwich in town. We always order from the spicier side of menus, and there's no question when you get your food that they aren't playing around. The chicken is juicy, full of flavor, served on a perfect bun with cole slaw and a couple dill pickle slices. The lightly-battered, seasoned waffle fries are exactly what they should be. The woman who took our order was so nice it almost felt like a hug from your favorite aunt.

I'm a little torn on how to rate this place. Mico's was one of the first hot chicken spots to hit…read moreHouston. I remember the hype this place got as they started out and moved from their original spot to this new spot on Shepard. Now that they have inside seating, I figured it was time to check them out. I was in the area at a local bar with friends, and a few friends ordered Mico's through DoorDash. It looked and smelled so good that I decided I had to have it that night, but at the restaurant. I pulled up to what looks a new building. They share a lot with other businesses but I was able to get a parking spot easily. The restaurant is spacious with lots of seating. They also have bar seating by the register. When I looked around, I noticed alot of people waiting on food. It was a mix of food delivery drivers as well as patrons that had ordered and waiting. There was a customer at the counter going off on the employees and I got to commend the young staff for keeping their cool. That being said, the young staff was friendly and trying their best, but they were drowning and the mood in the place was off. Items were forgotten. People were not getting their food in the order of when they ordered. Four parties ordered after me, with similar items and everyone got their orders before mine. I think I was forgotten and only after one of the staff noticed me waiting did they come and look at my receipt. Time from ordering to receiving my food was close to 40 minutes. This is a hot chicken place that is trying to be somewhat fancy. I was served my food on a nice plated plate. Nice touch, but it felt off for the food being served here. They also give utensils in cloth napkins. No paper towels or napkins in sight. Hot chicken is messy and the cloth napkins was not doing it for me. I ended up up knife and forking my sandwich to keep the messy hands from happening. They also serve their fountain drinks in small cups filled to the brim with us. A few swigs and my drink was almost gone. For a place serving spicy food, a soda fountain with refills or readily available water should be available and out front. Now to the good part. The food was outstanding. I ordered the Chicken Sandwich at their hottest level which also came with a side. I got the waffle fries. The sandwich was voted one of the best dishes in the state by Texas Monthly and I can see why. It was a hefty sandwich with a large chicken breast seasoned to perfection. I always love when their is a little hangover of the chicken outside of the bun. The chicken was crispy but juicy inside. The heat was there but totally bearable with the cooling component of the delicious slaw on top. I usually pick pickles off sandwiches, but the pickles here were good and the acidity added a pleasant touch to the sandwich. The waffle fries were also excellent. They were the battered and seasoned kind which I love. The food most definitely saved the overall experience on my visit here. I will say it is one of the better hot chickens I have had in Houston. Now if they go back to their roots and not try to be fancy and do better on their customer service, I can see this place sticking around for a long time. With my experience, I don't see myself hurrying back anytime soon.

10/10 experience from our server alyssa she was great! The food was also amazing and I would…read moredefinitely come back again. The atmosphere is great and people are very friendly.

I heard about this place from TickTok and decided to come for my first time. Place is clean and…read moreservice was amazing. Hannah, my waitress, was very kind and attentive. I will definitely be back.

Delicious - this is southern cooking at its finest! Came here for lunch and left so full you almost…read morehad to roll me out the door. Their specialty here is chicken fried steak/chicken, and boy do they do it right. Delicious breading on amazingly seasoned meat that isn't pounded so flat to a pulp that it feels like leather. Staff was excellent as well. I keep trying to find excuses to go back! Parking - private lot

We went to the last dinner service of Killen's on Heights Blvd, so I don't know how helpful this…read morereview will be or how typical of service it is, but here it goes! Because it was the last night, they were understandably out of a lot of dishes and wine. Of what we had, I really liked the 24-hour fried chicken, spinach salad, and carrot cake. Service was just OK, but, again, it was the last night of dinner service, so I'm sure everyone was tired! I wish them all the best. :)

My fav bird in the city right now right up under Gus fried chicken . Flavorful , hot, everything…read moresome good hot bird should be

I've lost count of how many times I've been here, so this review is long overdue…read more Yes, it's inside a gas station (Pitstop Express), but don't let that fool you. Some of the best food spots hide behind gas pumps, and this is one of those spots. The chicken stays consistent every single time. Finding good fried chicken in Houston is strangely harder than it should be, so I usually end up frying my own. But here? The chicken is seasoned, fried fresh to order, and just... good. Like, no gimmicks, just good chicken. Ordering is simple: place it at the counter, pay at the register, hand your ticket back, and then wait about 15 minutes for your food. And they've got fried okra, which always hits. The cooks keep the vibes up. It's all takeout; no seating so while you wait, browse the snack shelves. You'll probably spot something you haven't seen since childhood (depending on how far back your childhood goes). They also serve breakfast but Ive only had the chicken. This is definitely a go too when simple wing craving kicks in and I don't wanna cook.

Love this place! The hot chicken is always flavorful and cooked perfectly. The restaurant is clean…read moreand has a nice atmosphere, and it's easy to get in and out. The staff is always friendly and quick, which makes every visit a great experience. Definitely one of my favorite spots!

Solid hot chicken spot - Flavorful with a decent kick…read more The area itself is in the heart of Montrose where you've got some fancy bars/restaurants in the area. A big open lot with some food trucks and 2 random benches. Makes for a good late night dining spot after a night out. Standard hot chicken lineup with the sandwich, strips, combo, fries. I liked the halal options. The wrap with turnips did entice me a bit but went for the Sandwich + a side order of pecked fries. The service was efficient, got it out in about 10minutes. I liked the curry seasoning to the fries, the chicken was battered well and had a solid crunch/flavor. The sandwich itself is also a straightforward classic = standard brioche bun + pickles for garnish and a decent sized breast. I would say the "yummy sauce" is just a bit overwhelming for me, it's just everywhere when I unwrapped the sandwich.. It was a bit too creamy for my taste. Overall I liked the chicken and the menu for being halal, it was cooked well and the adjustable spice level is nice. But the Yummy sauce is sort of a miss for me. Not sure what's in it but too rich, 3.5/5, didn't quite stand out for me.

I'm reluctant to write this review but hopefully it will help make someone else's experience…read morebetter. We went to this restaurant after seeing it on TikTok and decided to try it. First off a lot of the items weren't available, not even fries, tots were substituted. No rolls . The chicken was the saving grace. Tried another restaurant same problem many items weren't available, ordered chicken and fish dinners total was over 30. tried to pay with a 50. bill only to be told they didn't have any change. Saving grace was the chicken was good and at least they had bread and fries.

Chicken is very good or mid and they get you with the combo price without telling you that you have…read moreto buy the drink separately, 1-10 it's a 6 at worst 8 at best but make sure to check your order they left out my bread I had with my 6 piece