Great fried chicken. If your looking for chicken & tired of the same old KFC or Churches this is…read morethe place to be. Not in a good neighborhood but I have a client over here so I go when I'm in the area. Chicken is juicy, crunchy & has great seasoning. Maybe spicy to some but it's very good.

Amazing price 8.99 2 fish 6 shrimp with fries. Taste great! Fast service! People standing around…read morethe area a lil sketch buts it's next to a gas station.

What a wonderful Layne's location! The staff were very kind, friendly, and helpful. They even asked…read morehow our meal was after we were served. The chicken strips are nicely seasoned and very delicious. Everything served hot & fresh nice buttery toast and yummy sauces. I love Layne's and recommend especially if you have children who love chicken strips.

I'm gunna start with the food I know some people don't want to read the whole story. Lol But it is…read morean interesting one for those who do. My order: 5 piece spicy with Laynes sauce and ranch it ran about $14 for the meal. Chicken- very fresh they were definitely made to order for us. Very crunchy and juicy. Seasoning/Spice level- wasn't too spicy. More on the mild heat. I'm very sensitive to salty food these were highly salty. That was my only critique bc other than that they were delicious. They are also real tenders unlike canes which seem to be strips of chicken breast. Laynes sauce was decent. I tasted the black pepper. Paprika and definitely celery salt in there. Those note were very up front. The ranch was just ranch lol. The meal came with fries and some Texas toast. They also have shakes that's looked good but didn't try one this time. Now the story: Ok wow this place was an eye opener and had me highly curious my friend said u got to try Layne's chicken I'm like I had canes before. He said no Laynes. I'm like I never heard of that before. So we went since it sparked my interest we went and on the ride there I was wondering what came first? A new "chicken or the egg?" Thing. Lol. So I looked it up on AI and sure enough Laynes was in 94 and originated in college station TX. And canes. In 96 in NOLA. As we pull up to this location on 132 E Airtex Dr. you would never believe what was right next to this place. Yessss A Mother flipping Canes lol. I'm like are we on a batttle ground right now. lol. They literally have the same menu. And are neighbors. So now it was even more of a question which one is better? So it you are trying to decide: LAYNES - actual chicken tenters. Crunchy. Juicy. Way more flavor. Even though highly salty. Maybe it was just the spicy ones. I don't try the regular tenders. The do offer shakes here as well looked good but didn't try them. Always a plus for some shakes. Laynes is definitely a place to go to. Canes, Who's ur daddy? The answer to that is Laynes lol

I know these people are sick of me. I go there at least 2x a week. The chicken is soooo good &…read moreseasoned well. I think they sprinkle a little bit crack on the chicken because I'm addicted. The vibe is ok. It's a fast food restaurant nothing else.

I'm knocking two stars for the time being because of a couple of reasons. But first let me start by…read moresaying that the people who run the place are very nice and welcoming. But their attention to detail and chaotic scene behind the counter caused delays and mess ups on my order two times and they still messed up the when I got it. My wife and I ordered the tilapia and tenders as well as the snapper and wings. These dishes were amazing, first star gets knocked here. When I ordered I asked for the snapper and wings and he rung up snapper and shrimp. No worries I'll tell him to change it, told him and he said no problem. Messed up the order three times and had to remind them every time that it was the wings. My oldest got the chicken sandwich which looked amazing. Here's the second star, I asked them what came on the sandwich which was sauce and lettuce. My daughter is a plain Jane type lady so I asked for no sauce. What do we see when she opens the container? It's absolutely smothered in sauce and lettuce. I had to end up going to the store and buying buns to put tenders on the new bun.

The food was very tasty seasoned well cooked throughout. They could do a little bit better on those…read morecornbread muffins, though they were very thin. Restaurant was clean Service was prompt and transparent Well, it is a tablet different from the Frenchies located next to the university of Houston and Texas Southern University. It was very tasty. Would visit again.

Food was delicious we had a 12 pieces chicken with rice and fries. Peach cobbler delicious. The…read moreworkers were very slow bringing out food. But it was very good once it arrived.

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.

We stumbled upon JJ Fish and Chicken during a bike ride and were pleasantly surprised. The space is…read morepretty large for a fast-food spot, and they were kind enough to let us bring our bikes inside since there was nowhere to lock them up outside. Inside, there are a few large, square tables, and ordering is easy either at the counter or via a kiosk. We ordered the 12-piece leg and thigh chicken (the menu said 5 legs and 5 thighs... because math is hard ) with lemon pepper and Cajun seasoning. It came with fries that had a seasoning on them as well. The chicken was served in a big aluminum tray, and the seasonings were dry powders rather than sauces. The chicken itself was crispy and pretty good overall. Service was friendly, and the restaurant was clean.

Fresh made to order whole wings. Visited this restaurant after 5pm on a Friday was not busy at all…read morethe bathrooms were clean and smelled nice which is always a good sign in my opinion. 10-15 minute wait for food but didn't mind because my wings were fried fresh hot and delicious! Whole wings no too big not too small straight cut fries piping hot and the corn nuggets were also good. Will be back

This place is ghetto rundown but if your in the mood for some good chicken and those delicious…read morerolls this is the place. Service was good.

Don't ever go here! Waited more than 10 minutes in the drive thru to get the food. Not sure if this…read morea legit Hartz buffet place. The employees are not using gloves to serve the food and not wearing uniform. What's worst is that I found a small roach in the food and took pictures of it. You can see the pictures on my page. I hope the health inspection will come to this place soon. I feel very bad for the customers that go here to eat.

Hippo Burgers was a a pleasant surprise to find! Knowing that I would be in the area for training,…read moreI decided to look for a lunch option the day before. Hippo Burgers popped up on my Yelp search and was not too far away, so I bookmarked it. Could have went to the Popeyes near by, but I really had a taste for a burger. Reviews were solid, so I figured why not?! Drive was bumpy to HB, but that is typical for the Aldine area, so drive carefully! Parking lot was plentiful even during lunchtime, but I did arrive just before 11:30 so I may have missed the lunch break traffic. Still about half of the restaurant was filled up. The menu is straightforward and outlines the ingredients on the burger. Desiring a burger with bacon, I ordered the BLT Burger- without mayo added mustard. You will find that the burgers are not too overly inclusive with a bunch of toppings but include one ingredient that makes it unique enough to make a statement (i.e. bacon, mushrooms jalepanos...This gives HB time and focus to make an oustanding meaty and flavorful patty to showcase their burgers which gives it that homemade burger vibe. Plus the order came out quick! Portion size was generous and worth the price. Very tasty burger that will keep you full the rest of the day. I cannot forget the fries, which came out fresh and hot. A pinch of salt- just how I like them, which was the deciding factor for me to eat at HB versus driving back to training and risk my fries getting cold! I gladly indulged in every single bite of my burger and fries. Plus, I love that they have Pepsi versus Coke beverages. They sell one cup size for fountain drinks. Dining in? free refills! I also liked that the tables are spaced out and give people room to eat. Tables provided plenty of paper towels as well as you sink your teeth into your burger and possibly get a little undignified. No one will blame you. Good food deserves to be devoured and I most certainly will be back again to indulge accordingly.

Food was seasoned so good not to salty make sure to order 1/2 pounders that is the bigger burger…read morebut sooooooo good.