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Pelicana Chicken

4.4 (222 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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Joyce K.

I went to Pelicana when they very first opened. It was during Covid long line and you name it! I did not like it at that time! Mainly I believe I got the thick crust on the chicken. This time I had visitors from out of town and we were in the area and hungry. I decided to give it another shot. Per my visitors (from Manhattan) it was not good and I do not blame them with all the international options they have. But for San Antonio standards I enjoyed it more this time around. I personally love fried chicken We got the fried rice too... it was lacking some flavor. This isn't my favorite place to get fried chicken but it can do the trick when craving it

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Abran S.

I absolutely enjoyed this place, it was super worth the hype and price. It's perhaps some of the most crispy chicken I've had in a while! I was so amazed at the batter, I was stunned lol. I had went late and yes it took about 15-20mins for the food to come out, but hey it was hot AND fresh, so I couldn't complain at all. The staff were amazing and helpful of the menu. The interior with the bar was a nice set up, an industrial modern set up, but not overdoing, I enjoyed it.

Mark E.

Always a great experience. Food, service and atmosphere are always on point. My favorite fried chicken in san antonio. You definitely need to try this place. I give this place 5 jalapeños out of 5

Crispy Fried Chicken with Sauce / 크리스피 양념치킨 (Honey Soy and Garlic), Sweet Potato Fries, Ddukbokki and free pickled radish.
Celyn R.

I just moved to San Antonio from Los Angeles, specifically from Koreatown. I've been to many Korean chicken places and Pelicana took me home. I ordered the Ddukbokki, Sweet Potato Fries, Honey Soy and Garlic Crispy Fried Wing w/ Sauce. The Ddukbokki is dangerously spicy as it should. The Sweet Potato Fries are good, nothing special. The Crispy Fried Wings w/ Sauce w/ crunchy, juicy and flavorful. Really fresh foods and their pickled radish doesn't have an after taste. Will definitely order here again!

Toni G.

Wanted to try something new Food was good service was great The only reason I didn't give a five star was the chicken strips were dark meat instead of chicken breast I would go back

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Damon B.

All around solid and new experience eating fried chicken. It's safe to say that I would probably eat fried chicken more frequently if it was prepared in the Pelicana fashion. I could never eat this much Popeye's or KFC without feeling sick afterwards, and I nearly finished a whole chicken to myself. Cuisine: 4/5. Ban-Ban was light and flavorful with the sauce. Beverages: They have beer, which beautifully compliments the fried chicken experience. Service: Super friendly. Super Texas. Much respect. Ambiance: Chill. Nothing to dislike. Say less.

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Emily A.

Dining here is almost a birthday tradition now. Definitely love my best friends. Enjoyed some excellent Korean food for a pre-birthday meal at Pelicana, paired with a refreshing Japanese beer. The service was great, and the ttokbokki was especially delicious. As expected, though, it definitely brought the heat - reminding me that I can't take more than a few bites without reaching for some water.

Half chicken in original flavor. I got the sauce on the side.
Edward C.

Legit! This place is a must try! I ate around 7pm and it was busy but not crowded. The level of the music was good and the staff were busy but attentive. I tried the half chicken with the original crunchy batter. The crunch was superb...and each bite stayed crunchy until I was done with the last piece of chicken. I also ordered the original sauce on the side and that added some tanginess to each bite. The meal comes with some radish if you want it...I would try it. It adds some acidic crunch to contrast the savory fried chicken. The staff offer plastic gloves to eat with so for those who like to hold onto the chicken, it's a perfect way to keep your fingers oil free!

Boneless Half Chicken
Jimmy D.

If you are coming here for a limited time like a lunch, please consider the following: there is A LOT of standing around and not getting served. I have had times where I was sitting for a 20 minutes on my hour lunch before my order was even taken. But once served, everything does come out rather quick. The chicken is amazing. I always get the boneless chicken with sauce on the side because I fear the chicken getting soggy from the sauce. It's always made fresh to order (or so I think), so it can take time to come out, but usually not long. I also have the kimchi fried rice from time to time, and that is also delicious, but the chicken hits the spot! The cheeseballs, although insanely expensive, are nice, crispy, and soft all at once. Even the basic fries are crunchy and not the soggy type. There are usually TVs playing some kind of KPOP. I mean, it is a Korean fried chicken spot, so that's expected. I do wish there was something more sportsbar-like though. Maybe a game or two. It's relatively quiet during lunch, with just some background murmur. During dinner, it can be loud if you are sensitive to that. If you want to stop in for lunch and not on a time crunch, Pelicana is the way to go!

Kimchi fried rice
Melissa D.

I love Korean fried chicken but the chicken flavors here were no good. The chicken itself was fried well. The sauces were all so sweet. We had original. Garlic. Snowing cheese. I prefer the flavors bonchon has to offer. Also the service was not good. The restaurant was nice and clean

Anang M.

Was craving fried chicken so wifey found us this place to try. Hadn't been back since it was a Mexican restaurant. Love how they've changed the decor. Food: 4/5 - We got the 1/2 chicken with sauces on the side to try. We got 3 sauces ( original, honey mustard and a hot and spicy). Also ordered a kimchi spam fried. Crispy chicken, delicious rice. Generous portions! Ambience: 4/5 - modern and eclectic decor which we loved. Comfy seating though tables are close. Service: 5:5 - Annie (sp?) was patient and guided us expertly through the menu and how to order and was attentive! Definitely will be back!

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Ruthie W.

Earlier this week, we went to @pelicana_sa for dinner. Great chicken being offered for a year and a half now. Juan was our attentive server. We had the Original Fried Chicken with signature sauce (half order) and Original Fried Wings with honey soy sauce. 3 orders of pickled radish came with our order. Yum! I preferred the honey soy sauce because of the sweetness. We also had an order of Onion Rings. Perfectly crispy. We had extra wings to take home. Tummies happy! If you haven't tried, you should check them out!

Smokey hot chicken
Darian C.

Chicken was really good and crispy. We got the smokey hot chicken and it wasn't my favorite flavor but there were many options so I would probably try a different one next time. I also thought the fries were alright I didn't like the garlic sauce on top of it. They accidentally made extra cookie balls and gave us it for free which was really nice and it was really yummy. The service was great and it's open late and there was plenty of seating inside.

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Yes thighs and breasts are part of their boneless varieties, but no, you don't get to choose white vs dark meat in your order.

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