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    Ricky’s Hot Chicken

    4.7 (189 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
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    Good for groups

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    The sando
    Deborah M.

    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.

    10/10 recommended
    Maria A.

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

    3 tenders (spice level - hot)
    Destiny P.

    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!

    3 piece wing
    Sherelle L.

    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!

    Tenders, fries
    Tony H.

    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!

    Bird nest mild. Fye
    LeShea B.

    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

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    Evelyn S.

    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.

    Medium Spice Bird's Nest !
    Victoria L.

    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!

    3 jumbo finger tenders
    Clarissa S.

    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.

    Medium fried wings & fried
    Tina B.

    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.

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    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!!!!

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    5 months ago

    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.

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

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    1 year ago

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

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

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

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    Sharks Fish & Chicken - Gizzards and wings

    Sharks Fish & Chicken

    4.1(19 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    Found them after craving catfish for two weeks! Hard to find it because people like to pass Swai…read moreoff as catfish. The young man was nice and professional, the location was easy to get to and it was clean. They have a variety of items on the menu but I wanted fish. The fish was so good. The fries were so good!! I ordered the 6-pc family fillet with fries, bread and coleslaw. So glad that I found them! Will definitely go back!

    When I try new places, I take whatever risks come with it, including wasting my money…read more I learned about them in my foodies group on Facebook; the reviews were mixed, but most were good. When I see something located directly off Cooper, I worry about the heavy traffic. This was an easy in and an easy out. The establishment was clean, organized, and well presented. I had: Fried catfish w/fried okra and corn fritters - 3 pc This was such a disappointment and a waste of money. Their reviews are excellent, and I was shocked, to be honest. Shocked that I happened to get something that ended up being thrown away; it wasn't edible. First, whatever seasoning they used on the fish was way too salty; I had to do my best to brush it off the fish. The fish was fried well; however, it was fried too well. It was so dry and overcooked, you literally needed something to drink after each bite. Two and a half pieces of fish, in the trash. I had planned to have it for lunch, dinner, and one the next day, but that didn't happen. The okra and corn fritters, as you can see in my picture, were overcooked as well. The okra was hard and did not taste like a fresh fry, and even if frozen prior, they can still taste fresh. The fritters were burnt. All went in the trash. When I think about it, I'm a bit perplexed. I had a twenty-minute wait, he said it was due to them making the food when ordered, but that definitely wasn't the case. The fish wasn't piping hot, nor were the sides. The best thing about the visit was the lemonade; it was good. Based on the reviews, in particular, the Google reviews, they seem to be pretty solid overall. I know that with the first impression they gave, I will not visit again.

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    Jollibee - Spicy chicken

    Jollibee

    3.1(94 reviews)
    0.3 mi
    $$

    Came in on an unusually busy day for them, on the 1st day of a promotional item (for Final Fantasy,…read morewhich is why my daughter had us stop in) and the place was packed with both their own typical customers AND the fandom customers. They were doin' their best being overwhelmed. The staff was very nice and hard working. The young guy working the counter, Luke, was exactly the kind of employee one hopes to get when in a fast food place, he clearly cared to do his best. One of the funny things I took notice of is the fact they wear formal uniforms, caps included. That may not matter to many, but to me, that's no small touch. It adds to the atmosphere and sense of cleanliness and interest in the customer's impressions. Typical fast food have given up on this as a priority, and I have not appreciated the trend. I really like how Jollibees do this. It was the 1st I ever had of Jollibee, and it was good. Their chicken itself was pretty good, but I'm confident if it was a normal day, would probably be "less rushed". Their sides came off less rushed, but everything together was not bad at all. Good portions. One thing I did notice is while the do have bread items (bisquits) they count as a side item. So, it's an either/or/extra situation if you want both potatoes AND a biscuit, with most of the smaller/individual meal options we saw. There probably are some we may have overlooked. But that does tie into what I particularly liked, the price. It is in general less expensive to most chicken places, at least with the item we got, which is the 6 piece chickenjoy bucket, which is made for 2 people, and it was plenty for us. It came with two sides and two drinks, and it was $22, which (THESE days) is a pretty good deal, ending up $11 a person. The entire experience/value is really good with what you get for what you pay. Anyway, I'll be back when I'm in this part of town, and catch them on a less-busy day. Wish I took soom foodies to share, but it was too hectic, maybe next time.

    I love going to Jollibee. Their fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy is incredible...the…read moregravy has this nostalgic, comfort-food flavor that really sets it apart. It's easily my favorite fast-food chicken. Their tenders are really good too. I like making a little slider with a tender and a biscuit. The problem is, ordering tenders always adds at least a 20-30 minute wait. If it's delivery, forget it....my Uber driver ends up stuck waiting every single time. They say the tenders are cooked to order, but that wait is brutal. And the service is ok. Nothing great or bad. Depends on who's working. At this point, I should probably just stop ordering the tenders and stick with the regular chicken.

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    2 Neighbor's Southern Chicken - This is considered a chicken breast $7 I thought I was getting a regular whole chicken breast

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    3.4(50 reviews)
    8.1 mi

    Back in this place once again. I'm going to complain about the price everytime but it is so dang…read moregood. I was greeted upon entering and like always I'm welcomed inside a very clean establishment. Very well maintained. Tonight I got a 3 wing basket with collard greens as my side. I went with red kool-aid for a drink and my goodness it was sweet just like when I was a kid. Eek!! IYKYK. I got a slice of butter cake to top off my meal and it is just as good and moist as I remember from my last visit. Tonight I dined inside the establishment and it was quiet yet bustling with business. So while we all complain about the price we certainly continue to return. It's really that good. Get yourself here ASAP!

    I tried the Neighborhood Special - 2 catfish filets, 2 whole wings, and 2 sides. My sides were…read moregreens and mac n cheese. I also ordered a drink. My meal was right at $32. It was delicious, for the most part. My fish and chicken were fried hard but seasoned well and were fresh and hot. The mac n cheese was good. The greens were decent - I've had better but I would order them again on someone else's dime. The portion sizes for the sides were meh. Pack my container, please. My blue Kool-Aid was nostalgic and sweetened just right. Delicious Service was good. The lady that took my order was pleasant and helpful. The young lady that was calling out the orders when they were ready is in need of an attitude adjustment. She clearly did not want to be there. The store itself was cool and cleaned, just small. My biggest concern is the price. I can't fathom paying $26 for a meal like this too often. It's severely overpriced.

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    Babe's Chicken Dinner House - Best fried chicken

    Babe's Chicken Dinner House

    4.1(924 reviews)
    4.2 mi
    $$

    My wife and I were in the mood for some crispy fried chicken with all the fixin's! Of course,…read moreBabe's came to mind since we love their double coated deep fried chicken. Plus who doesn't love those biscuits and honey? Fortunately we had missed the lunch rush and were seated immediately. Our table was next to "Rick's" table, Babe's famous dining guest. Of course Rick is a mannequin. If you're seated at his table, he doesn't do much talking during the meal We both said hello to Rick and placed our order with our, ever smiling, Stephen S. He was wonderful throughout our visit ensuring we never lacked for anything. My wife and I ordered a fried chicken dinner and a vegetable plate. A few visits back we learned the little trick. Ordering the two separate plates we don't end up taking a lot of chicken home. The fired chicken dinner includes the white meat my wife likes and the dark meat I love plus unlimited veggies for the both of us. It's the perfect dinner for the two of us. The fried chicken was, of course, stellar, as it always is plus the addition of the phenomenal sides. the Italian style green beans, creamed style corn, whipped potatoes and a lettuce salad with their sweet-sour dressing. Steven S. with his great smile and a super friendly personality mode our busy even more special. Thank you Babe's for the wonderful meal and the stellar service.

    Restaurant decor is very neat with storefronts like you are in an old town. We were seated at a…read moretable that had dirty napkins left in two of the seats. Our waiter did NOT want to be there and put in minimal effort. The food came out quickly and was hot and fresh. The waiter said he would be back with our green beans but they never arrived. Their batter is not seasoned, making for bland chicken. Endless sides and large portions but the bland chicken and lackluster waiter at $20/person made this a 3 for me.

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