Way better food than Dave's, better atmosphere, and the food actually has flavor! The sauces were really great too and while it was a little more expensive for the full meal I got, I would definitely recommend their chicken nuggets with fries combo! Excellent service too, the cashier knew a ton about the menu and I didn't feel rushed since it was my first time here. I will definitely be back and hopefully with more people! read more

Meh, Super kind staff but the buns were actually cold and chicken itself was average. We've got tons of chicken places popping up all over the place so gotta have higher criticism for what's best. This one wouldn't be near top of my list. read more

Hot hot hot! From the chicken sandwich (no slaw for me) to the fry sauce... hot all-round. I ordered a sandwich (with buffalo sauce) fries and a drink. The buffalo sauce was typical but good. The fries had a nice seasoning and the fry sauce was hot with a touch of sweet. I couldn't stop eating the fries and the fry sauce! Service was good and the ambient music was pumping. read more

Houston TX Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

Gave us the spiciest sandwich by accident. There's a waiver you have to sign to receive it so I'm confused how it happened. Me and my kids really enjoyed our meal but I ordered the second to hottest for my partner and when he ate a little he realized something was wrong. We looked at the box and realized they marked it as the spiciest though we didn't order that or sign a waiver. We were moving all of our stuff into storage on a hot day when he started eating it at the storage unit and it upset his stomach so much that he almost went to the ER for relief. The food was good but it just seemed the employees that day were not on top of their stuff between that and other things I saw. I would like to try it again, but this experience was definitely off putting. read more

Nashville style spicy chicken done so right! Excellent tenders, the slaw and sauce is delicious and fresh and the fry seasoning is great. Super fast service, less than 5 minutes after ordering on the app and it was ready to eat. Really cool aesthetic inside with a cool glowing marble counter that changes colour, and lots of great outdoor seating for nicer weather. Definitely going back! read more

Easily the best friend chicken sandwich I've had at a chain restaurant. I was genuinely impressed by how flavorful it was, and not just raw heat. My wife got the medium which was reasonably hot and I got the spicy which I'd recommend for anyone who actually likes spice. It was warm and just a tiny bit of burn, but in a pleasant way. Any spicier and I don't think it would have been enjoyable. The fries were really good and so crispy yet fluffy. The coleslaw while nice in the sandwich was pretty bland as a side. The staff was very friendly and the service was extremely quick. How I wish they had a location in/around Seattle. Definitely worth trying it out, I liked it a lot more than Daves (and it's a whole different league compared to Popeyes, Chick-fil-A, etc.) read more

It's ok just not very spicy Good for hot chicken beginners do not get Houston hot

Noah took care of us food is great............. Great chicken and sides!!!!!!!! Will be back soon read more

Service was great. Greeted immediately and asked appropriate questions to best serve our needs. Suggestions were made to help us make the decisions we made. I went with a 3 piece tender meal with fries chicken was so juicy and delicious I went buffalo and it was the perfect amount of heat. The place is kept quite clean and we were checked on multiple times to make sure we were enjoying our experience. Will definitely return read more

Better than Dave's and not owned by Drake. I saw it over by Top Golf and i've been wanting to try it. It's pretty decent! I got the 2pc tenders and waffle with the medium rub. The waffle is nice and fluffy without being too sweet, and the chicken is nice and juicy with a rub that adds just a little after-kick. The house sauce is delicious, a little tangy, but not spicy. Service was great! The girl running the counter was very friendly and helpful, our order was out pretty quickly. The place has a spunky vibe with artwork of animated racecar drivers and vids playing of a car show they hosted at their Vegas location. If you're in the area and in the mood for fried chicken, i recommend it! read more

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My husband and I love Houston TX Hot Chicken! Every time we've visited, the service and quality have been consistent. The service is attentive, friendly, and fast. Their Original Chicken Sandwich and Loaded Fries are delicious! I also recommend trying the Lemonade Slushy - it's refreshing! We especially love their Cilantro sauce so check that out too. The medium spice is tolerable and if you can handle Hot Cheetos, I'd suggest you go up a level or two for the spice. All in all, I highly recommend coming here if you're in the area and/or in the mood to try out a new chicken sandwich joint. read more

Houston TX Hot Chicken - Loaded Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

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The treasure valley chicken wars continue. Service here was stellar. The employees are friendly and engaging. At 6pm during dinner rush I had my meal fresh within ten minutes. The restaurant is clean and more modern, much like many of the other fast food areas. They do have an LED color changing counter top you can sit at which was a fun addition. I ordered the original hot chicken and one tender combo with added cheese sauce to the sandwich and a "spicy" heat lvl which was a habanero pepper sauce. Their hottest spice was a carolina reaper/scorpion pepper blend but in a dust form. The coleslaw was surprisingly really good and on the chicken sandwich was a great compliment with the heat of the habanero. The cheese sauce, I wish was a little sharper on flavor but it got the job done. The brioche bun was one of the best I've had. The crinkle cut fries and the seasoning blend they used for that was really good too. I also ordered their chocolate milk shake and it was rich and flavorful. The only complaint I have about this chicken is it lacked any crunch you expect from fried chicken tenders. All the flavors were there but it was like it was fried and then steamed under the warmer so it lost the crunch. If they can fix that, this would be a five star yelp review as they have landed everything else superbly. I will definitely be back again and next time also try the waffles on the menu :) read more

Houston TX Hot Chicken - Original Chicken Sandwich and 1 tender combo with fries and a chocolate milkshake. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

0 stars. This was by far the worst Houston Hot Chicken experience I've had. I paid for extra meat and extra sauces and received plain chicken with none of it. No sauces, no extra meat, no dressing, no silverware -- nothing I paid for. When I asked the staff to correct it, I was met with attitude instead of accountability. If customers are paying for upgrades, they should actually receive them. Completely unacceptable read more

First time here! Staff was extremely friendly and kind! Chicken was amazing! Not overly breaded and spiced perfectly! Definitely will be back! Also nice to have this in Meridian as opposed to going over the bridge to get good food! Thanks girls at the counter for your kindness! read more

This place is GREAT! The food is so delicious, the sandwiches are very tasty and the tenders are a good portion and so flavorful and tender. My wife loves the soup. Also the staff is Wonderful. The environment is also very friendly and welcoming. And the store Manager Alex is also great! 10/10 would recommend read more

Houston TX Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

We came in on a Saturday afternoon with a pretty large group. They were able to handle our order without any mistakes and our food came out pretty quickly - I think it was under 10 minutes. I was pretty impressed that everything tasted really good, and the spice levels are no joke! I really liked both the Original Hot Chicken sandwich and the Tenders & Slaw. The Medium spice level was just right in my opinion and has a really nice flavor. I also tried the Spicy heat level, which was very spicy but did not have a great flavor to it. It almost tasted like a chemical spice. The cucumber watermelon lemonade in slushy form is fantastic! I also really like the blueberry lavender flavor. And if you can't decide which one you want they'll let you sample the different lemonade flavors to help you decide. It's so refreshing, especially after eating some spicy chicken. The only issue I had is that the space is very small, so it can be hard to find seating. There are only about 5 tables inside and some counter seating. I think there are also a few tables outside, but it's not a realistic option for the colder months. It's not a dealbreaker though, I don't mind eating in the car ;) read more

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Nice lunch spot in the newly developing area near Eagle and I-84. It's very clean, staff was friendly when we walked in, and the ordering process was seamless. We waited about 15 minutes for a sandwich and salad, too long in my opinion. At the time, we were the only ones in there. Food was delicious and the heat levels, in my opinion, are spot on. I went medium and it tasted as I expected. Staff seemed a bit discombobulated at times but that's expected with new place. Good sandwich, pretty much the same as other places that serve the same. Nothing stuck out good or bad, will try again down the road. read more

Houston TX Hot Chicken - Bar seating - Chicken Shop Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

PSA: Houston TX hot chicken in Meridian is yummy yum yum . It's a bit hidden but worth the drive and the walk (if you don't get a close parking spot). The tables and chairs are so comfy, the music was spot on. The inside environment 10/10. Shout out to the manager who helped us out and guided us in what flavors to pick for being first timers. We ordered the Original Chicken Sandwich, Cheesy Chicken Sandwich, 2 tenders and a tortilla soup. All were fabulous. The original was our favorite (mild) and be warned on the spicy level because that tender was spicy . Finally, the tortilla soup was soooo yummm and only $4.99. The ingredients were fresh and sufficient enough to fill you up. We will definitely be coming back to try other items on their menu. read more

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I have returned to Houston chicken on repeat when I want a chicken sandwich. I prefer Houston chicken over several other places they offer in the area. Chicken is juicy and tender and so good cooked to perfection. Extra sauces no problem. The coleslaw is freshly made, crunchy and creamy with right amount of sauce. French fries are good, I prefer no seasonings. The staff, Always met with a friendly hello and smile. Thank you for taking care of your customer's. Keep spreading that Houston chicken love, contagious. read more

Friendly staff, tasty food, plenty of parking. Music was a tad loud. Other than that it was a great experience. I got the medium spice level which was perfect. The sauce was nice and the fries were crispy and hot with a light dusting of spice but not overpowering the flavor. I also tried a bite of my friends HOT chicken tender which I have to say was HOT. The spice lasted about a minute in the mouth which is good so it doesn't build up too much. Solid Hot chicken addition to the valley. read more

Houston TX Hot Chicken - Medium spice hot chicken meal + extra tender. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

Absolutely love this place. I wish I had more friends who appreciate spicy food, but I think the balanced flavors might just convert a few. The staff is great, super enthusiastic and they keep the place spotless. Bonus- ITS OPEN LATE. That right there is a major win for anything in the Valley lately. read more

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Clean. Bright. Inviting. OMG - this little gem is rocking good. Chicken sandwiches are delicious, fries super crispy and yummy. The fry sauce is utter awesomeness...sweet, tangy with a little heat!! Offers a variety of frozen lemonades. Chicken tenders juicy and crunchy. Michelle (Mgr) super sweet, friendly and her customer service is phenomenal. The food is great, I will return to see Michelle and her staff!! read more

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By far my favorite chicken place around. The chicken is perfectly seasoned and always fresh. Would love for them to open up other locations with drive throughs. I will be back to try other menu items. read more

Houston TX Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

I told some of my wife's coworkers about Houston TX Hot Chicken and they wanted to check it out, so I returned for lunch for the second day in a row. This time, though, I signed a waiver and tried a tender with the Houston, We Have a Problem ("Houston") level of spice. I have to admit, Houston crosses the line into inedibility that Liftoff does not. In fact, I ate a tender with Liftoff, before trying Houston, and it was great. Houston has a hot pepper bitterness that I don't like. It took a minute for the heat to kick in, but when it did, my entire face started leaking like a fire hose. One of the store's employees stopped by our table to check on me a couple of times, which was sweet. The next time that I eat at Houston TX Hot Chicken, I'll try a Plain Chicken sandwich, just Spicy. read more

Took 1 bit of the chicken sandwich, chicken was hard and had a strange smell, when I spoke with the person in charge, he took the food fast from my hand and trashed it. Then I heard him yell at the kitchen staff saying "how long has the chicken been out" the response was "since yesterday" I felt sick and wanted a refund, he refused my refund and offered a gift card. No reason for a gift card since I will never be back! Terrible experience, terrible customer service. I will be calling corporate and also inform them about this. Unacceptable. read more

Ordered online for delivery so this review is solely based on the food. The sandwich was amazing and is better than Dave's Hot Chicken. I tried Lift Off and felt the heat was tolerable so perhaps Houston We Have a Problem next time but it had to be ordered in-store I believe. I would give this place a perfect score because the sandwich was absolutely delicious however when I ordered for the house sauce, coleslaw and pickles to all be on the side.... I was given those items on the side but there was still coleslaw and pickles in the sandwich as well (so I got double). Small issue but the preparer should be more on top of things. I'll definitely be a repeat customer though. read more

Great food! I think maybe the guy that was at the register it might've been his first day so I'm going give him a break. He should learn the menu. Would absolutely go back again, though the food was great. We had the classic chicken sandwich. And the original chicken sandwich. Both were delicious. Fries were amazing. read more

My son has been on a chicken sandwich kick and asked to go here for lunch. The person who took our order was knowledgeable and gave us recommendations. I love buffalo chicken and she recommended a certain dish to be closer to that. They do have a chicken that you have to sign a waiver for here. We didn't want anything too hot and stayed on the mild side. The chicken came out and looked great. The breading was crispy, but not too crispy. My son loved his, but I was not a fan of my dish because everything from the hot chicken to the fries is sprinkled in sugar. It was awful for me and I couldn't eat it. Had I known about the sugar, I would have told them to hold it, but I wasn't aware of how they season their food. My partner had one of the salads and enjoyed it. My daughter didn't like the fries and had a simple grilled cheese since she doesn't eat meat. I know I will not go back because the sugary chicken had me feeling ill and unhappy. If you like sugar on your chicken, this is the place for you, but it was not my favorite. read more

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The food here is always amazing 10/10 and tonight Ayub showed us the best customer service we've had since going here, he is an awesome crew member. We had to wait a little longer for food and he lets us try the cookies because we had to wait which was no problem but thanks for the great service Ayub! read more

Food is consistently delicious here, always fresh and hot! My husband and I wish there were more locations because it's so good. Staff is super friendly and the restaurant is clean. Highly recommend! read more

The food is amazing everytime, and we LOVE the cream soda!! They had coloring sheets this time we went and it was such a vibe

Everything (mostly) was phenomenal. While the coleslaw worked well on the sandwich, as a side was bland. Got the chicken sandwich, a tender, and loaded fries. 10/10 will return! read more

Both the food and service are top notch! I visited for an event and then came another time on my own. The 2nd time was equally as impressive. The building was clean, employees were really friendly. It took about 15 minutes to get the food for the 4 of us. Everything was hot, tasted fresh, and was made with care. It wasn't just thrown together. I prefer the chicken here over other hot chicken spots in the TV that I have tried. The only negative is that parking can be tricky sometimes when it is busy, but. It's not enough of a deterrent to keep me from coming. read more

We tried this restaurant for the first time a week ago Friday. The food and service was absolutely amazing. We ordered a ceaser salad with extra dressing and a side of pickles, a burger and Mac and cheese for pick up last night. We picked up our Order and when we got home we noticed we did not get any dressing for the salad and no extra dressing and we were also missing a side of pickles that we paid extra for. We tried to let them know though their app ( which needs work i took 10 minutes just to find the emial) and sent an email. I get a text shortly after that just said sorry we messed up. No credit for paid missing items not even a mention of it. Thats not enough to convince me to odred from them again. **** UPDATE ** Their manager reached out this morning and issued a credit for the salad. I definitely appreciate that response, however thier appreciate needs reworked to be more user friendly. I changed the stars from 3 to 4. read more

Tried this place while traveling for work based on high reviews. It was a great experience in terms of service, vibe and food quality. I ordered the Cheesy hot chicken Sandwich and tender combo which allowed me to get a hotter level on the tender. The medium was ok but underwhelming. The Spicy tender had great flavor and plenty of kick. Season fries good and strawberry lemonade was great, just wish I would have got it frozen to stay cooler longer. Will go back when I return to Boise! read more

Houston TX Hot Chicken - Sandwich and tender combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

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At first I was excited to try out this place based on all the amazing reviews...I will give it a cavity and say that I think this was an off night so another try will be in order. We ended up picking this up and taking it home and that's where things fell apart for me literally. Upon opening our food it looked like our to go order had been in a small war. To top it off whoever put together the order didn't snap the lids of sauce on very well and when we opened up my spouses it was all over their food. Flavor for me was just ok...I had the spicy chicken and if that's spicy I hate to see how mild the mild is. Like I said we will give it another try and dine in the next time. read more

Houston TX Hot Chicken - Hot chicken sandwich with additional chicken strip and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Meridian, Idaho

Food was delicious and service was excellent - including server bringing our order to the beer garden around the corner - will be back!

This is a new hot chicken institution located near the Top Golf center in Meridian. We arrived on a Thursday around 11 am. The interior is cheerful, and we loved the colorful wall art. The manager, Michelle, and all staff were friendly and helpful with explaining the menu and helping us determine our heat level. We each ordered the medium heat hot chicken sandwich with fries and a strawberry lemonade at the counter. The seating is very comfortable for a casual dining establishment. The food is prepared as ordered and delivered to your table. The fries were crinkle cut and had a nice coating of spices; the sauce was a great choice for dipping the fries. The sandwich included a crispy piece of chicken that filled the bun. The sandwich included pickle chips, a spicy and sweet sauce, and coleslaw for the cool balance. We loved the sandwich it was messy, chicken was tender, and the medium had just the right amount of heat, which kept drawing you in for the next bite. What we noticed is that we didn't have that gritty after taste of spice that we encountered with other hot chicken joints. We ordered a chicken tender with hot spice, which we took home to eat. The hot heat may be better suited for the sandwich but was too hot for us to eat on just a tender. The lemonade was not too sweet and exactly what we needed to complement our sandwich. We love this new place and will be returning. read more

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This is a new place in Idaho... great place to go after TopGolf! Food was great, the only bad thing my family experienced is the music played at the restaurant... lots of bad language not appropriate for little ones. Service was outstanding . read more

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Staff are amazing and kind, the chicken is quite easily the best in town. Doesn't matter sandwich, nuggets or tenders. My personal go to is the cheese sandwich. Not to mention those lemonades are ADDICTIVE. Who doesn't love a good chicken and fries? Trust me you won't regret it. read more