One of the places that their heat scale is legitimate. Love the flavor, you decide how hot you want it. The scale is no heat to atomic. Go a little too high on the scale, and you might be changing your afternoon plans. The birds nest is a hot mess, in the best possible way. The fire balls make a great road snack if you get your order to go. Service is always fast, and the staff is friendly. Love this place! read more

Foodie Alert! I went to Ricky's for a quick lunch date with my friend on a random Friday. It's a nice lil spot to grab a bite with great service. This was my first time there, and I wanted something small but with a lil kick, so I got the 6 nuggets, fries, and a Sprite. I got the nuggets hot, and let me tell you, they were HOT. There was too much seasoning on those little nuggets, so I couldn't enjoy the meal. But do not worry, I told the manager, and he fixed it right away with no problem. That was top-tier customer service! And for that alone, I will be back! Not to mention, they have the BEST Sprite! So definitely check them out and tell them Ms. Hope sent you! read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - Hot nuggets and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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We came here for a late dinner, place was clean and bright. I've heard good things about Ricky's and they were right. I ordered a hot chicken sandwich but switched to a med. I do enjoy hot but I also like to enjoy my sandwich without sweating and huffin n puffin. The medium is pretty spicy as well. The chicken was tender, with a crispy breading. The slaw was perfect, vinegar base, which I like better than mayo based. The Mac was good wish it was bigger as a side but it was still good. All in all pretty good, I like it better than Dave's hot chicken. read more

Fabulous hot chicken. Private lot in a strip center for parking. We arrived at 11 when they open on a weekday. Ordered the birds nest and a sando with fries. Food came out hot and fresh. The heat was spot on for me. I'd recommend the first time you maybe level down one because their medium is hotter than other places. I usually order hot and the medium was about the same as hot at other places. The fries might be the best I've had anywhere. Service was prompt and kind. The only rec I have is regarding cleanliness. The tables and floors were a little sticky and the doors and glass were absolutely covered in smudges and fingerprints. The back wall was scuffed and could use a good coat of paint. The kitchen is open and you can see they're clean with food and prep. Overall it's just minor tweaks to take this place to five stars for me. The food was so good so I'll be back. read more

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Amazing and it hits everytime would recommend if your around the area, best chicken place in Arlington ! read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - 10/10 recommended - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

We've visited Arlington twice this past year and we're SURE to always stop by here. Wish they were open every day of the week but super love their hot chicken and they make it quick! Clean restaurant and chill vibe read more

This place always hits the spot when I'm craving hot chicken! If you have a low tolerance to spice then I would start with the lower level since this heats builds. The staff is always kind when I go and food comes out pretty quickly. I would definitely recommend you try this place! read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - 3 tenders (spice level - hot) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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BABYYY when I tell you this chicken is the BEST chicken I have had in the DFW area! Had me feenin' after the first time. Went back 3 times in one week (Don't tell anybody lol) . Hot, Fresh, Seasoned, BIG, juicy, and everything you need in a chicken wing. The fries were plentiful and crispy with the right amount of seasoning. Go get you some! read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - 3 piece wing - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I got the hot which appears to be medium heat. The chicken was dipped in hot oil, then smothered with some hot powder. It had good flavor and that level for me was ok. The fries were good with hot powder seasoning, good as well. I will now try the next level heat so that will be interesting. I recommend to try! The price was decent too! read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - Tenders, fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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This place used to be my go to spot on the regular until they switched the cook I noticed the main guy that cooks the chicken really good is the one with the bandana/ with the face mask boy does he know how to cook! But when he's not there the chicken just doesn't hit the spot but other than that my last visit there was last week and when I saw that he was there I knew I was in for a treat. Anyway if it were consistent I'd come back more often. read more

Update: revisited 2/24 All bird nests aren't created equal. If this was the first time I ever had one, I wouldn't have retried it. This time they asked for Cajun fries or regular? Which we weren't asked before. Cajun was what we got. The fries are good--- the preparation this time ? Lacking. Feb 2024 Parking is always a little harder to find but there is a huge parking lot. Both times we found the 20 minute parking only parking spot available. Service was quick- we were in and out within 5 minutes. Food ordered : Bird's nest mild and Bird's nest medium $12. Yea I'm getting this again for sure. 4.5/5 Banana pudding $3 (good. Re-orderable. Not GRANDMAMA'S but still decent. On the smaller side) 4/5 The meal came with drinks, so we filled our drinks (self-serve) and by the time that happened, our name was called and we left. Plenty of seating. Televisions available. Nice wall art. Pay before you eat. You can see the employees making your food. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the utensils are all in a container naked. Yes, naked. I reached in to grab a fork and was wanting to wash it off immediately. Would return for the bird nest read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - Bird nest mild. Fye - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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I love ricky's. It is in a good location in the middle of everything, so it isn't a hassle to go. The front worker, who I believe was a blonde female, did not calculate my change correctly and I ended up having to go back up. She gave me $5 back instead of $20. Food is prepared in an open kitchen and comes out in no more than 5 minutes. The quality of the chicken is very tender and soft, not dry at all. The fries are very well seasoned and everything works well with their sauce. As someone who is a big fan of spice, the spice is definitely there so be careful with what you order. read more

I was very impressed with Ricky's. I ordered a mild chicken sandwich meal; I would usually go for medium but I decided to yield the prior warnings and go a level down in spice than I would normally, and I'm glad I did. I also got an order of the fireballs in medium. The fireballs are fried cheese curds tossed in the spice level of your choice. The sandwich was great, super buttery bun. The chicken was still crispy even after my hour long drive home, which was impressive. Had a great flavor to it. And the coleslaw cut through the salty/savory flavor nicely. Fireballs in medium were quite hot to me. I am kind of a baby when it comes to spice but it also gave my husband a pretty nice kick and he has a better tolerance. Overall I really enjoyed my food and will definitely be back! read more

I went to YELP because I wanted to eat spicy chicken - Ricky's had VERY favorable reviews so I went. Walking in... there are mounted tv's tuned to a nationally televised sporting event - adjacent to the front counter you'll find a self-service soda dispenser - cool. The atmosphere is great for kids, teens, and adults who can stand the former - cool. The place was spacious and clean. The staff consisted of high schoolers and/or college age kids whom were fabulous and informative in explaining the "heat factor" of their spices - cool. I ordered three (3) tenders, fries, soda - TO GO. The fries are crinkle cut which is the type I love; there was plenty to leave me satisfied - they were hot and crispy. The TENDER'S, the star of the show, lay adjacent to the fries atop single slice of white bread (seemingly to sop up residual moisture - there was none/which is good). PERSONALLY - I'm usually disappointed with any establishments heat level claims; which usually falls to a PG or G rating. I prefer a flavorful spiciness that can cause a major malfunction of my entire sensory facilities without burning my tonsils - I LOVE HEAT with flavor... There are 5 HEAT levels to choose from: -A-Bomb -XHot -Hot -Medium -Mild I chose XHOT The 3 plumps of meat were generously rubbed with spicy goodness... each tender was spicy, hot and flavorful which was VERY spicy and it took me some time to get started. It was temperature hot as well as its spiciness; I tried to add a complimentary mix of pickles and bread to temper the spiciness adding sips of coke. My nasal cavities were on full display:) The flavor was consumable, but next time I'll choose HOT. Atop the tenders was a couple of crinkle cut pickle slices (butter pickle flavor - not my fav, but ok). FOOD/STAFF/ATMOSPHERE REVIEW: Chicken - A Spicy flavor - A Fries - A Pickles - C Bread - D Soda - A Staff - A Atmosphere - A read more

Service as well as food never disappoints fresh juicy tender crispy chicken the fries are soft in the inside crispy in the outside along with the coleslaw and house sauce it's just melts my tastebuds. read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - . - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

I love the food at Ricky's!!! The menu isn't huge but that's the beauty of it! They do chicken and they do it right!!!!

Food was delicious and came out fast! Employee's were super nice and helpful in the ordering process (such as explaining how hot each spice level was along with a comparison)! Definitely recommend the Bird's Nest, it is DELICIOUS! And a super good portion size for the price! Same with the tenders, being super filling. Inside is nice with painted walls, tables and good space! read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - Medium Spice Bird's Nest ! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Best tenders ever. I always get the medium level spice & it's perfect. The fries are super crispy & flavorful. They have weird hours so I would watch out for that. read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - 3 jumbo finger tenders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Omg these wings are BIG & delicious. Well seasoned, crunchy crust, & juicy on the inside. The chicken is halal so that was pretty great. I'm not a big French fry person but these fries were yummy for crinkle cut fries. They had a good nice seasoning on them & they were fresh & hot. Service was good no complaints. They have a cool mural on the wall of Ricky's hot chicken. Not a big dinning area but it's sufficient. Bathrooms were clean. They do have a variety of heat & spiciness you can order your wings in. Medium was spicy enough for me. read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - Medium fried wings & fried - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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I was in the mood for hot chicken, and I haven't had Ricky's since they first opened. It's still pretty good! I got the medium spice, and it wasn't as spicy as you think which was good because I didn't want it to be too spicy where it would be unenjoyable. So medium was the perfect in between for me! Ricky's will probably always be my go to for hot chicken in the Arlington area. read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - 3 tender combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

The food here is so good and I love the seasoning. Some of the best I've had. The birds nest was so good and I definitely recommend.

I liked the size of their wings, prices were reasonable - 3 whole wings $11.00, service fast and the medium heat was fine, but I didn't care for skins left on chicken. It's a little messy, batter was very crispy. I guess I am just spoiled by Gus' World Famous hot chicken in Ft. Worth. I really wanted to like Ricky's, but it fell little short of expectations. read more

The chicken skin had a good texture. The seasoning was also on point. We had the medium heat and the hot.

I'm doubling down on my 5 star review for Ricky's. It truly beats out the nearby competition in price, value, AND flavor.

Great spot. Amazing food. The medium is hot as hell. So if you like hot, this is the place.

Food was great. Chicken nice n spicy. Service was fast. Portions were acceptable. Prices affordable

Been meaning to try Ricky's Hot Chicken for awhile, I'm never in the Richardson area so I was glad another location opened up on the other side of DFW! What to get here? Chicken! Lots of options from actual bone-in, wings, tenders, sandwiches. This visit I elected to get the bone-in leg/thigh combo, wings, fries and the house sauce (similar to canes sauce) and all medium spiced. Medium has a great kick, I was happy I could still taste the spicy and the chicken, for me any hotter I probably wouldn't have enjoyed it as much. Chicken was crispy and tender, fries seasoning was great! Overall happy with pricing and portions - and comes with a drink! Great fast service, clean restaurant. Will be back in the future. read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - Leg and thigh combo - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Food was flavored very well and overall it was a delicious meal. The x-hot is very spicy but has a good flavor. Overall the cleanliness of the restaurant could use work as that left a lot to be desired read more

My many times here have always been great! Ambiance is great with the natural lighting and big windows, and good music choices. Staff and service are great too. They get food out QUICK. Food itself is absolute yum. I love their menu and haven't found anything I don't like THE FRIES ARE SO YUM. I've never had crinkle fries like how they do it here. If you only know Dave's Hot Chicken this is the place you want to go for a proper Hot Chicken experience. One day I'll be bolder and make it to medium but for now mild is perfect! If you're a bold one, they even have milk to save your tongue afterward . ARE SO YUM. I've never had crinkle fries like how they do it here. If you only know Dave's Hot Chicken this is the place you want to go for a proper Hot Chicken experience. One day I'll be bolder and make it to medium but for now mild is perfect! If you're a bold one, they even have milk to save your tongue afterward . read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - On the right: Chicken & Waffles with Tenders (mild) added a ranch and comeback sauce. On the left: the Bird's Nest (mild). - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Love this chicken spot and glad it's in Arlington now! Still the best sandwich I have ever had. The spice levels actually match up to what they are named. This spot has indoor seating too so you can eat there or take it To-go. I like that they peel the corners of your to-go box because if not it will make the fries/chicken soggy by the time you get home. Fries are seasoned great. Chicken is well seasoned, juicy and crunchy on the outside. read more

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First, they are only open on select days of the week, so be mindful of that. The food here is outstanding if you like fried chicken and spicy food. I always order the chicken and waffles, which are only available on weekends. The dining area is small, but there are almost always tables available. It is a restaurant that serves syrup, so you have to be mindful when you sit down. The customer turnover is quick, so there is not a lot of waiting. The staff has always been courteous to me. Be kind, and you get kindness in return. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a good HOT minute, (no pun intended, haha!) but I didn't want to drive to Richardson to get it. So they opened one in Arlington, which is way closer to my house and since I was in the area getting an oil change, I decided to give them a try. I went ahead and tried the Sando and I got it in mild to just try that out first before I start going up in heat and let me tell you, that sandwich was SO juicy and tasty. I think the next time I will go up to medium. The fries were also cooked perfectly. Everything came out great! The staff are great too. The guy that took my order was very organized, helpful and knew his product. I will be going back for sure. read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - The Sando, Got it in mild, just to try it out first, I want to be able to enjoy my my food as I eat it, with an extra comeback sauce. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

Y'all... stop drop and roll right down to Ricky's!!!!!!! So glad to have a highly anticipated Nashville hot chicken place nearby, and it def lives up to the hype! Absolutely love love love the medium hot but if you're brave go to hot and feel the deliciously seasoned flames of Hades in your mouth. I heard you need to sign a waiver if you dare taste the hottest level here and it def ain't no joke sheesh. The "tendies" here are actually on roids and are oh so juicy while the crunchy outer layer is so crisp and thin that it doesn't overtake the bite, you have to just try and see what I mean. Love the sides here as well. Fries, creamed corn, fire balls are all a hell yes. Have to try the mac too but they ran out last time I came by. The strawberry lemonade also smacked so get that to quench your 911 sitch in ya mouf. I think I'm addicted now and finna get some ulcers but its all worth read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - FINGER LICKIN GOOD - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Was recommended to come here by a fellow foodie and was not disappointed. As you walk in, you are greeted right away. If it's your first time they'll explain the menu to you so you get an idea of what they have to offer. Restaurant is a clean and open space with family type seating. I got the tenders combo with a side of mac n cheese. Also got an order of fireballs. The cashier recommended their strawberry lemonade which I got. Overall I am very delighted and can't wait to go back. I am a fan of spicy but sooo glad I got spice level medium bc it allowed me to get the slight bite but actually still enjoy my meal. Everything stayed crispy and warm on my to go trip back home which was about 15 min. read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - Medium tender combo with a side of mac n cheese and comeback sauce - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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This place can't be beat. Every time, without fail I always get hot, fresh, perfectly crunchy chicken tenders. Their wings are amazing too. I don't know how they do it but it always hits! I'm obsessed with this place and they never disappoint me. read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - Medium spice chicken tender - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

The food here is amazing! I think about it all the time honestly. I love spicy food but anything above the 3rd level is too much for me. I learned the hard way lol. Had my ears ringing & tears flowing. Everything is seasoned perfectly. I love that their coleslaw isn't mayo based. The sauce is similar to canes sauce but better. I don't usually like crinkle cut fries, but they do them perfectly. Everything about their food is a solid 11/10 for me. Highly recommend trying it out. Keep in mind that they are closed on Tuesdays & Wednesdays unfortunately though! read more

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I came here again around 5pm and there weren't many customers. This place is definitely better when slightly busy because the food is more fresh. My sandwich was kind of cold and the bread wasn't as soft... tasted very mehhh. The fries were room temperature but still had its nice crisp! This was my family's first time trying Ricky's and they all really enjoyed it. I'm just a bit disappointed they didn't get to try it in it's BEST form. read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - Banana pudding - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas

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Y'all....the food was AMAZING! I've tried other Nashville hot chicken spots and they weren't giving what they were supposed to, oh but Ricky's Hot Chicken did! I ordered The Sando, medium hot and it was so freaking good!!! It was crispy, juicy, and fresh! It was the perfect amount of heat and the slaw on top added the perfect amount of sweetness! The fries were fresh and just right as well. To top it all off their chicken is Halal, peanut, and dairy-free! Go check them out! As always, Bless Ya Food! read more

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Pleasantly surprised! This is the best hot chicken I've had in Arlington. I thought it was on par with Helen's in Nashville. The server at the order counter was eager to explain what we already thought and was quite professional, a consummate salesman. The seating was crowded but do able. Will return soon. read more

Second time visit and I am hooked! The birds nest is friend chicken (your choice of heat) on a bed of seasoned fries topped with cole slaw. The flavors all compliment each other and you get enough for 2 meals IMO. Also, the service is quick! I got there with 8 people in front of me yet I was in and out within 10 mins!!! Definitely come and try this out! read more

Ricky’s Hot Chicken - Bird's Nest - Chicken Shop Near Me - Arlington, Texas