First time here and it was so delicious. Got the tenders and fries and both were so yummy . Would…read moredefinitely recommend.

HOT FRIES!!! HOT HUSH PUPPIES!!! Good corn flavor…read more HOT FISH!! Big fillets. Light flavor. Take fish out of container ASAP, oil pools at bottom. It's a chicke Lots of porcelain roosters. Inside tables are clean! Nice crew. Busy (good). Ordered okra side and received fries instead. What do I remember heading out the door? The fries.

This is my first visit to this Gus's location and it did not disappoint. I had the chicken legs…read morewith mac and cheese and greens. Everything was delicious! These were some of the meatiest legs ever! Great customer service as well. We will definitely return!

There are meals you enjoy... and then there are meals that make you pause mid-bite and question…read moreevery other fried chicken decision you've ever made in your life. Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken? Yeah. It's that kind of place. We went for the chicken sandwiches and I need you to understand--these were not just "good." These were ruin-other-places-for-you good. Crispy, juicy, perfectly seasoned... the kind of sandwich that makes you immediately start planning your next visit before you've even finished the first one. Now let's talk sides, because they did not come to play. Coleslaw (mine): fresh, balanced, actually flavorful (which is rare because let's be honest... slaw can be a gamble). This one? Solid win. Fried okra (my friend's): I am extremely picky about fried okra. Like, I side-eye most of it. But THIS? Golden, crispy, not a hint of that weird slimy nonsense. It was so good we ordered more to take home... which tells you everything you need to know. And because we clearly make excellent life choices, we shared a chess pie for dessert. Rich, sweet, buttery perfection. What really tied it all together though? The service. Warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming without being over the top. The kind of service that makes you feel taken care of, not rushed. Bottom line: Every single bite was worth every penny--and honestly, I would've paid more and still walked out happy. This is one of those spots that doesn't just meet expectations... it casually exceeds them and then sends you home thinking about it later like a crush you're not over yet.

Decent, but pricey soul food in Northwest Austin. The oxtail egg rolls are a tasty bite that's a…read moreperfect portion for the richness of the dish. The pork chops and fish are well seasoned and well fried.

Stopped at this place on our way home. Neat little spot but this has some of the BEST home cooking…read moremy husband and I have ever had!! Owners were super friendly, courteous and welcomed you with a smile and humble blessings. If we are back in this area, it is a must stop!!

Came here after there was too long a wait at the ramen place. I am glad I did. I know this is a…read morechain but the food is really good. I had the tender basket with regular flavor since it was my first time. The chicken is soo much better than Canes. I also liked their sauce better. The elote fries were delicious and will forever order those. Next time I will try Nashville hot to see how the heat it. My friend got one Nashville hot tender and one Fire in the hole. She really enjoyed her food and normally nothing is hot enough for her. That is really impressive. The restaurant was clean and they have an outdoor area to sit at if you want. Very happy with my visit.

On my annual trip to SMTX, I saw that this place was new to me. Had to try it!…read more I ordered the urban fries and it did not fail me at all. I really enjoyed it and I think it's a good spot that I wished was available back when I was a student here. Definitely recommend trying! Food and service is great plus the parking situation is so easy as well.

May 20, 2026 @ 5pm -- Absolutely no line in the drive thru…read more $26 for dried up, cold food. 3 piece tender + 4 piece tender (combos) Order-taker -- Polite, repeated/confirmed order. Window -- Took payment, gave us drinks with soda down the sides (we keeps napkins in the truck for this reason), asked to pull forward to wait on items. Food received -- A great reminder why we don't eat at KFC anymore. Cold dried up chicken and fries (did not receive my mashed potatoes - did get a spoon though), and a crushed biscuit (it was soft). I can't imagine eating leftovers that looked or tasted like this, let alone what I paid for it. My daughter ate hers, I fed mine to the dogs and made Ramen instead.

29 dollars for a 8 piece with two sides and some biscuits which was supposed to be mixed. There was…read moreno breast. Nothing but thighs and a couple of legs. The mash potatoes was the best thing and oh maybe a leg. Come on now. If u don't know the difference from a breast and a thigh well I don't know what to tell u. I wish I could rate 0.

Wanted to try something new and so happy we did! The food was perfectly portioned, full of flavor,…read moreand delicious. Not a big cornbread fan but, I could eat a whole pan of it! It was light and had a sweet salt taste. Michelle provided excellent service and will return again.

I have been to this restaurant several times before and it has always been one of my favorites. The…read moredrinks were amazing and the food was consistently great. Last night I finally brought my husband to try it after hyping it up for so long, and unfortunately it was a huge disappointment. Things have definitely changed. I was really looking forward to the chicken fried chicken, only to find out they were completely out of mashed potatoes. For a place known for chicken, that was surprising. So I ended up just sharing some of my husband's meal and our appetizer. The cornbread has always been something I rave about, especially with their hot honey. This time it came out dry, and the hot honey had no heat at all. It just was not the same. My husband's fried chicken was honestly the worst part. It was burnt, with a layer of black under the breading, and tasted like it had been overcooked to the point of being charred. There is no way the kitchen did not see how dark it was before serving it. That said, his sides were still great, so at least part of the meal was enjoyable. Our friend's chicken sandwich was not terrible, but it did not taste fresh like it used to. It felt more like something frozen and heavily breaded instead of the quality we had experienced before. One positive was the service. Our server was wonderful, and the rest of the staff was kind and attentive as well. I accidentally spilled my drink right after it arrived, and they were quick and gracious to replace it even though it was completely my fault. That was very much appreciated. The other issue that really took away from the experience was the atmosphere. Halfway through our meal, a large group of adults sat in the courtyard and had their children sit separately at a table right next to us, while their parents remained in another section of the patio. The kids were clearly having fun and playing games, which is great, but they were also very loud and screaming just a foot away from our table while their parents enjoyed quiet drinks elsewhere. There were completely open sections of the patio farther away where they could have sat, so it was frustrating that they were placed right next to the only other table of adults trying to enjoy a night out. It ended up being very disruptive and took away from what we had hoped would be a relaxing evening. Overall, I was really disappointed. This used to be a place I highly recommended, but after this visit it feels like the quality and attention to detail have slipped. I truly hope they can get back to what made them so great before.

If I could give this place 100000 stars, I would. We were seated immediately and ordered their 2…read morepiece dark meat snack and plate with extra sides of baked beans, potato salad, and mac n cheese. How do they make their chicken that tender and juicy?? Also, why are the potato salad and mac n cheese the best I've ever had?? Our total came out to be ~$26, without tip. 5/5 Overall, great service, great food, and great experience! Parking is a bit hard since it's in downtown, but there is a parking garage across from the restaurant and it's only $5 for 0-2 hours, which I think is the best you can find. We also came on a Saturday around 2:30 pm. We got our food pretty quick so you can really just eat for 30 minutes and walk around downtown for a good 1.5 hours before coming back and leaving. We will definitely be back!

THIS PLACE IS LEGIT…read more I was a bit hesitant to visit Gus's because I've seen both positive and negative reviews, and didn't know who to trust. So I took some of the criticism (sides suck EXCEPT for collard greens and okra) into consideration for my order. I arrived at opening, and the restaurant already had a few customers. I got the 3-piece dark meat meal (15.25), and a refillable drink ($3 but you can keep the cup). My meal was ready in under 10 minutes, and could see that everything was freshly made. The hue on the chicken was beautiful --- it's not just a crust, that's some batter on Gus's chicken! The okra and the collards passed the test (DELICIOUS), and I was hoping for the chicken to be as "world famous" as I've heard. THE CHICKEN DID NOT DISAPPOINT. The crunch was undeniable, the slight heat from the marinade was present, and overall flavor was simply...pleasurable. My rule for chicken? Always get the dark meat. I took my souvenir cup with me, but I can finally say I tried Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken --- and it is world famous for good reason!

Been craving Fried Chicken and made it to the weekend knowing we were going to try Whitebox Crispy…read moreChicken and they did not disappoint! We called to verify they were open and the gentleman that answered the phone asked if we wanted to order before we arrived. Never being here we waited (if you know what you want or are on a time crunch order in advance) but damn this chicken is GOOD. Mom had a two pieces dark with mashed potatoes and roll. I had chicken tenders with fried okra! (Insert chiefs kiss) Hubby had chicken and waffles. Kiddos split a burger and fries. Friend had the spicy chicken sandwich. Everything was hot and delicious! Definitely will be coming back! The family running the business is sweet and patiently put up with our crazy family!

I have heard about the White Box Chicken and thought I give it a try. I am glad I did. First, I was…read moregreeted as soon as I came in, the service was very polite and I felt welcomed. Second, the tenders were very moist and not dried out like others. The fried okra had the correct seasoning. Third, as I was leaving, the owner appreciated that I had come and to come back soon, which I will. Please keep up the great job.