Stopped in for a quick snack.. It's in the food court at the Rio Hotel/Casino so there's lots of seating. Ordered at the kiosk and meant to order the regular (deep fried) tenders but ended up ordering the grilled ones. Our order came up in a timely manner and the tenders were huge, hot & juicy, and seasoned well. I would definitely order them again. read more

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We went here twice while at the Rio and I had mixed experiences both times. The first time the chicken was super tough and hard. Fries were overcooked and almost seemed like they were cooked again from an old batch. The only saving grace was the ranch that was tasty. But $2 a pop for a small side is wild! I got them again the next day looking forward to maybe more freshness and the ranch. I placed my order and when I went to pick it up I was told there was no ranch. Boo! Honestly if I was told that from the start I wouldn't have even ordered. So it was a letdown. But I will say, the chicken was much better this time. Juicy and cooked a lot better. I got blue cheese or something like that as a sauce and it tasted like nothing. read more

Opened late for a midnight snack. I believe it was the only one still open. Menu is pretty simple but a bit overwhelming Either you want flavor toppings for an extra $1 or just choose the classic for a $1 less. Smart marketing. Ordered: 32nd street BBQ, waffle fries, crispy chicken sandwich. Package: boxed separately and neat Taste: Waffle fries were delicious. 32nd st BBQ were tender and soft. Flavor is bit bland but tasty for midnight snack. Sandwich was simple and good. Overall: Servicer was helpful with suggestions. Order came out fast and the place was busting. Environment was relaxing with table and chairs to enjoy the food. read more

Tender Crush - KBbq chicken tenders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

We were looking for a small bite to eat so stopped here and tried the grilled tenders with lemon and spices , the tenders were flavorful and not over cooked . $12 for 3 tenders is a little pricey I wish they had come with a dipping sauce . read more

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Checking in late at the Rio hotel has its limits for food options. Especially as it's my first time visiting Las Vegas and I'm not sure if I want to go out just yet after a long day of travel and trying to settle in. Going through the hotel website I saw they have Tender crush open late inside the building, food little more expensive then where I'm coming from but ended up being similar price as other establishments in the area. Not knowing what I was getting myself into, I leave my room and go down looking for Tender Crush. I get a good view of the casino in the hotel as I need to pass by it all to get to the food cantina part of the room. Game sounds playing, light cigarette smoke in the air but it's mostly filtered out, tender crush is busy with a line of customers and a small team of staff trying to make orders. Id recommend ordering online late at night since it's the only place open and busy because of that. But if you are okay to wait and want to pay there, that is okay too. The people were nice and trying their best but it was a long wait The tenders were pricey for 3 pieces but they were big in size. They theme their chicken sauce flavors after NYC flavors. Being from the NYC metro area, I saw the Jackson heights chicken on the menu and had to try it... It did not remind me of Jackson heights at all... However that doesn't mean it wasn't good. The chicken was crispy outside, pull apart soft inside, and the sauce was flavorful with a spicy kick. I just didn't understand why it was named the way it was, but as a menu item it was very good. If it's the only place open, you won't be disappointed. Service is slow but that might be just demand resulting from a dozen other establishments in the building being closed. In the time I waited for everything, I think I could have just ordered food from a delivery app or just ordered advance to save the headache read more

Tender Crush - Jackson heights heat - Chicken Shop Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Late night looking for something to eat after a comedy show and Tender Crush came up. They did not disappoint. We couldn't decide what to get so we got the Brooklyn BBQ, K town Hot and the 3 crispy tenders with lime honey mustard. Had to have the waffle fries and the coconut mango slush cooler. Needless to say it did cost a pretty penny but super yummy!! The K Town Hot was my Fav. The Brooklyn BBQ was his fav He dipped the fries in the Honey Mustard, I would have preferred BBQ as a dipper - really we didn't need the fries because we didn't finish them but it was good to try them. Just basic waffle fries, nothing special other than the sauce. The K Town Hot wasnt super hot but I do like spicy. Had a little spice but not a ton but the flavor was great. Chicken itself was moist and the batter wasnt super crunchy but it was perfect. The coconut mango slush was a great compliment to the meal. Do not sleep on the Rio and this restaurant! Its way in the back but worth the trip!! read more

Tender Crush - Chicken Shop Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I could crush some more of those tenders right now. That's mostly a good thing. Tender Crush is the member of the Canteen Food Hall of the Rio Hotel and Casino with the cushy outer corner spot. I often order takeout from the food hall, but I finally had some time to sit down and eat fresh chicken tenders here today. I tried the Thai Queens ($13.00), one of the milder options. The chicken was roughly standard size and breading, and it did come out crispy. They basically poured a bunch of sweet chili sauce over it, leaving the tails safe to pick up by hand, and resulting in a pool of sauce on the bottom of the tray which is plenty enough to dip. The fresh cilantro and scallions were a nice touch, and the lime wedge actually provided some really nice freshness. (Pro tip: squeeze about half of it into a free cup of water for a fun beverage.) I will say that the portion of three tenders was not quite enough on its own for lunch. A fourth would have been great. I didn't order sides or desserts either. I guess I could've picked up a Brew Tea Bar boba drink from the new vending machine nearby. The seating area today happened to be very sparse, but I've seen it packed when a convention or other event is being hosted here. The service at the counter was solid enough; I placed my order at one of the kiosks in case of any customizations I might be able to make (for the tenders, it's just asking to omit ingredients) and so that I can make sure to use the right Rio Rewards promos or points. Tender Crush is a safe but fun option from the six-headed beast that is the Canteen Food Hall at the Rio. I'd love to try more of their sauces and maybe some sides. read more

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I'm with everyone else, this is hands down the best fried chicken around. The crisp is perfect: not too hard, not too soft, just that satisfying crunch with juicy meat inside. I'm from Vegas, so the price doesn't shock me. This is casino dining, not dollar menu fast food. People complaining about sauce prices are doing it while eating great chicken, which should tell you something. Fresh, consistent, friendly staff, and portions that actually fill you up. Worth every penny. Tender Crush is officially my go to spot when I'm craving fried chicken done right. read more

I had 2 $10 food vouchers , so I decided to give them a try. Like many people I'm a chicken tender fan. I got the Jackson Heights Hot Chicken Tenders , Waffle Fries , and a Mello Yellow Soda. The chicken fingers were decent size , but I read another review that the owners had told them to cut the size and they used to be larger. You get 3 chicken tenders which I would think for $13 you should get 4. The Seasoned Waffle Fries were $6 , and the Soda was $6 for a fountain drink , really. JACKSON HEIGHTS HEAT CHICKEN TENERS - BIRD PEPPER, CHIVES, KOSHER PICKLES WITH ZESTY WHITE BBQ They were pretty good with lots of sauce and it did have a nice kick if you're like me and like it hot , but not too hot. They weren't very crispy which is more like I like them also , I like to taste the chicken not just hard breading. The pickles tasted fresh and are kosher slices. SEASONED WILLIAMSBURG WAFFLE FRIES $6 I was disappointed in these. I love the waffle fries at Carl's Jr because they taste like fries and are crispy and potatoey. These were hard and had no flavor except for the seasoning they added to them. They tasted like cheap bad frozen ones from the grocery store. FOUNTAIN SODA They have a Coca Cola Freestyle Soda Machine in the Food Court that you can pick so many combinations of soda to make to your taste or try out. 165 different combinations according to Wikipedia. It's just crazy to charge $6 for it though. All in all I would like to try some of the other chicken tenders with food vouchers of course since it is rather pricey. I would like to try the soft serve custard also. I saw a picture of a cup with blueberries on it that looked good. I would just get the tenders to take home and get fries somewhere else or maybe have with a pizza. I would go here again before going to Tony Luke's , that was bad. read more

Tender Crush - Jackson Heights Heat Chicken Tenders and Waffle Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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As i got to meet up with my friend who is staying at Rio, we just happened to visit there! But that was the right choice!! I ordered House Hits / Thai queen and It was delicious!! good blance of Sweet , sour, and Spicy!! It's inside Canteen Food court. So there was plenty of seats. And casual attire. They have a QR code Sign. leading to Online Payment. it's easy enough. If you want, there was a choice to link with the hotel room, if you're staying at the hotel. I'd love to come back! read more

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Worst meal ever! DO NOT TRY! We spent close to $50 for less than mediocre chicken! It's $2.00 a piece for sauce. Definitely needed it! We were crushed our chicken was dry, chewy, and tasteless! Not tender whatsoever. Our chicken was allegedly marinated in lemon & spices then grilled. No hint of lemon or seasoning. It was overcooked. Nothing tasted fresh. Bleccchhh! However, the staff were very friendly. Huge disappointment in the Canteen Food Hall at the Rio Hotel. read more

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I had a FREE food credit to redeem from Rio from using my player's card so my friend & I stopped in here the other night for me to use mine & him to use his. I eat lots of chicken and this place caught my eye so I decided to eat here when I saw that they had a fried chicken sandwich on their menu. You place your food order on a kiosk which was very easy to do & its set up to use your player card food credits too. I went with just a fried chicken sandwich & it didn't take long to get. I was offered a bag but declined because I was headed to the seating area to eat it right then. Presentation was nice but it was 3 chicken fingers on a bun. I found that the chicken was dry so thank God they had mayo & I like mayo because I had to add lots to help moisten my chicken up. I would have loved some honey mustard sauce to put on my sandwich but didn't see any at the condiment/soda station or on the kiosk menu. 5 STARS: Ease of ordering Presentation Friendly staff Quick service 3 STARS: For the dry chicken sandwich For serving chicken fingers & calling it a chicken sandwich vs a breast read more

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This place is such a hidden gem in Rio Casino! The staff is very helpful and the tenders have a crispy exterior and juicy on the inside. Lots of seating area surrounding the restaurant. Best ranch I've had in my life, made in house. read more

Tender Crush - Pick up area, can order in person or kiosk - Chicken Shop Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Located inside of the Rio hotel, the food court area. You can order via the kiosk. It's quite awkward when people are waiting behind you when you need to put your name on the big old screen tho. The chicken burger I had was a bit spicy but I like it personally. The crunchiness of it was no joke. The kale dish here is really nice, a very healthy option instead of going with the usual fries. The vinaigrette seasoning was on point. My friends and I liked it a lot. The server was very friendly and sweet, kept telling me my order is coming up. I spent $20 in total for the kale and the burger. More like a fast food atmosphere here. read more

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Rio has really done good with their renovation including the new food hall. I am absolutely obsessed with these tenders I get them at least once every 2 weeks! The blue cheese crumble really makes these tenders perfect. Price is also pretty reasonable for 3 decent size tenders especially if you think about how other chicken sandwiches are like $15 and up. You get 3 tenders for $13. Their chicken sandwiches are good too but I devour the 3 tenders. read more

The food was good the service could be better. We had the African girl I didn't catch her name but she was so rude. She was very disrespectful to her co-workers and belittling the girl in front of guest. I had to tell the girl it's ok people like her just hate themselves and want others to be miserable also. Other than that it was a nice time for myself and my children... read more

Great value priced eatery when staying at the Rio. If you're staying at the Rio, you can charge it to your room. Located in the Canteen, there are a decent amount of tables. Ordering is done via posted QR code. So there's very little interaction with servers except for picking up your order. Text confirmation of your order and order number is convenient. You get a text when your order is ready. So instead of having to stand around to wait for your order, you can take a seat or go play a couple of rounds of slots or tables. It's a bit of a wait. My assumption is that everything is made to order. There is only one gluten free option, the 3 grilled tenders for $10. They were decent sized, moist, and tender but not as lemon and other spices flavored as expected. But I would eat here and order the grilled tenders again. read more

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Chicken tenders are significant in size. They are legit full size actual tenders like you'd buy at the store. None of that McDonald's style nonsense where they cut them in half or thirds lol. They were also very juicy and tender inside. Not dry at all. Its 3 for $12 as of Dec 2025. The waffle fries were just ok. By the time I ate them about a half hour later in my room they tasted kinda chewy and stale. No crispness. Seasoning was nice on the regular ones though. Due to the texture i probably wouldnt get them and wait to eat them again. They are only $6 per order. I tried the ranch, BBQ, and Korean BBQ sauces. The Korean was my least favorite despite loving Korean food. Just too heavy on sesame oil and onion flavor. Not much actual BBQ taste. Other two sauces are the way to go if you dont want anything spicy. The ranch is super good, nice dill flavor. The regular BBQ was sweet and smokey. Overall this place was very affordable compared to most of the casinos on the strip that are open late night. If this place was at Caesars or MGM it would hsve been like double the price and worse quality. So it was surprising to see sonething more cost effective at the Rio. It was the only thing open super late night on Christmas day inside the casino as well. Sadly they were out of stock on the chicken sandwiches so did not get to try. read more

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Visited the newly renovated Rio Hotel & Casino Canteen Food Hall and came across Tender Crush. Great food menu options with different items and different spice levels. Great customer service by Tytyianna. She went over the menu and their spice levels as well as what most food items Tender Crush is known for. We ordered Crispy Chicken Sandwich Old School NY Crush with lettuce, tomato, kosher pickles, mayo and vinegar. The House Hits Jackson Heights Heat with bird pepper, chives, kosher pickles and zesty white barbecue sauce along with some Williamsburg Waffle Fries (seasoned) and yummy dessert called Boardwalk Donuts with blueberry, lemon and warm custard. So good! The dessert was not too sweet as the blueberry balanced out the zesty lemon taste with the warm custard. The chicken sandwiches were also good. Crispy and fresh chicken breast. The flavoring was just right. Jackson Heights Heat's level of spice was perfect as the kosher pickles balanced out the spice. Williamsburg Waffle Fries were seasoned and crisp to perfection. Tender Crush is definitely a spot we will visit again when in Las Vegas as we would like to try other food items on their menu. read more

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This little spot is located at the food court at the Rio. We only ended up getting a soft serve ice cream here and it tasted pretty good. Service was a bit slow especially at night and we had to order through the Kiosk. (There was no one taking orders.) When we got our soft serve they forget to add the sauce that we paid for so we had to let them know. Overall food was good, service needs a bit of work. read more

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My daughter just ordered chicken strips and fries. After overpaying for the chicken she politely asks for some ranch to dip them. She is told by the cashier no sauces are provided with the overpriced chicken. Obviously my daughter misunderstood. I returned and was told ABSOLUTELY NO SAUCES are free. That would be $2.17 for my child's ranch to dip her chicken strips in. They will never get a penny from me agian. I have never of such a thing. read more

Tender Crush - Food - Chicken Shop Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Food here is made fresh and really tasty. It took longer than expected to come out but it surely didnt disappoint. Chicken is crispy and the sauces I tried were very tasty. Also had the salad and waffle fries which werent bad. They completely messed up my order but I didn't notice until I was back in my room so I just ate it anyway. It also took 15-20 minutes to get my food. Id normally give 3 stars for something like this but it really is tasty so I'll give them the benefit of the doubt read more

Fun, unique, casual spot with various delicious options for its namesake product - chicken tenders! I thought the price was very reasonable for the amount and quality of tenders you get, which are very filling as a meal by themselves and many of them starting under $10. There were various sauce and heat options, although I just stuck with the grilled tenders that came with some zesty lemon type seasoning and spices. I didn't get too much more because I was visiting the new Canteen Food Hall in the Rio Hotel, where it's located, as part of a video where I was trying something from several of the spots there. I ended up being pleasantly surprised by just how much I loved Tender Crush and several of the other spots! The tenders were perfectly cooked and tasted very tender. Additionally, the grilled ones that I got were perfectly accompanied by the zestiness of the lemon and a tad bit of heat from the spices. If you're a chicken tender lover or you're looking for a quick bite at a reasonable price, this is definitely a great spot to stop by and try out! read more

Tender Crush - Grilled Tenders! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Solid Nashville hot chicken sando. Located inside of the Rio Hotel & Casino food hall, they offer tenders, sandwiches & tasty waffle fries! Service was fast & friendly, and plenty of seating nearby. The chicken was hot, fresh, moist & delicious! I recommend Tender Crush for a quick break in your gaming! read more

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Great size, great quality, delicious sauce. As far as vegas prices go, this was one of the more reasonable experiences we've had.

Got the grilled chicken and kale thingy. It was not bad. Chicken was juicy and had a good quantity, and the kale was very flavorful. So full after finishing! Took a while to come out, but understandable. read more

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Brand new food court area located on the west end of the Rio. Plenty of food options but Korean fried chicken was calling our names. The staff was friendly and answered all our questions and suggested heat options for the sauce on our chicken. Nice seating area with plenty of options and the beverage machine has literally over a hundred of options. We ordered the House hits, with 32nd st bbq sauce. Korean BBQ chicken, toasted sesame, scallion, cilantro, fresh lime atop and buttermilk dill. Look at this chicken! Delicious to the last bite! 5/5 the flavor, the juiciness and portion size was all on point. Cannot wait to come back with family and have more Tender Crush! read more

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Vanilla Frozen Custard $5 - best deal in the Rio. Until they run out. We came here Sunday night and bought two. They only had enough for one serving. It seemed like a hassle to have them find a manager to issue a refund so we took a Perrier instead. One serving was plenty for two people - a giant cup. Perfect treat on a hot day (and night). read more

We were at Rio looking for lunch and decided to stop by the Canteen Food Hall. It was easy to find seats in the food hall. And there are booths as well as tables. Very clean and there was someone tidying up the place constantly. It was Labor day weekend but thankfully not too busy yet for a Saturday afternoon. It was hard to decide, but I chose to try Tender Crush and I'm glad I did! It was our first time here and Tytianna was super nice and friendly. She really took the time to explain the items. I got the Jackson Heights Heat. Its 3 crispy tenders in bird pepper, chives, kosher pickles, and zesty white bbq. Its a spicy dish with a good kick! The chicken was tender and crispy outside. The layer was not too thick and had really good breading/crust. Great for those looking for spicy. I had it with Waffle fries. Not bad. A little bit of crunch and just a tad dry. It was better with sauce so I used the sauce from the Jackson Heights Heats. Lastly I had to try the Boardwalk Donuts. Crispy on the outside like fried chicken. It comes with a blueberry sauce with actual blueberries! Not too sweet and really good. It also came with a lemon and warm custard sauce. Really good too. I've never had Boardwalk Donuts and I almost didn't get it. But Tytyianna said a lot of people seem to like it and Im glad I tried them! I was really happy with the meal and customer service. Thank you! read more

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The chicken tenders I ate were very bland and flavorless with no salt or seasoning coated in crispy breaded topping. Even while drunk I did not enjoy eating them at all. Would not recommend. read more

The tenders are crispy, and the sauce is good, but way over priced for you get, $17.93 for three tenders, a soda, and yes, they charge you for the sauce. The tenders, I have to believe are frozen, because the meat is chewy.. Better options out there, but if your stuck at the Rio, you gotta go with what is there read more

Tender Crush - Three crispy tenders with Brooklyn Smokehouse sauce - Chicken Shop Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

I ordered from their House Hits section and got the Jackson Heights Heat and 32nd Street BBQ ($12 each) and seasoned Williamsburg Waffle Fries ($5). They don't have ranch but their equivalent is the Buttermilk Dill Dip ($2) so I ordered that. Everything was delicious. The fries were crispy. There is some chairs for you to sit and eat and they also have additional sauces at the location if you want more added on top. The worker was nice and quick with the order. read more

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Save your money and skip this spot. Dry and no flavor at all on the original. Asked for sauce and they charge an extra couple bucks. read more

Really delicious, tender, and juicy. Fast friendly service I like these way better than Cane's.

Strips do not have a lot of breading which I love. I love the endless sauces! I really enjoyed them. Fries were just ok but they were dirt cheap for resort prices. Reasonable price for being in a resort. Part of the foot court. Cashier was friendly. read more

Tender Crush - Chicken Shop Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Tender Crush is located in the new food court inside The Rio hotel and casino. Just like the rest of the quick eateries in this food court, it is shiny and new. This establishment, much like its counter parts in the food court, had little to no traffic when we arrived at 530pm. We had grabbed our dinners from other places within the food court and stopped at Tender Crush to inquire about Boardwalk Donuts. There was no description of what these donuts were like. We were thinking they were the small little donuts you can get at the boardwalk like in San Francisco, Atlantic city, etc. When asking the person working the register, he seemed to be very dismissive. "What kind of donuts are Boardwalk donuts?" we asked. "A donut." No further description. It took about 4 or 5 more questions to get an answer and we still didn't really get an actual answer. We ended up ordering the donut to try it. When asked how long it would take, we were told 10 minutes, then 5. Neither were correct. It took nearly 30 minutes for us to get the donuts. Mind you nothing else was coming up through the window. There were people waiting in the seating area that had been waiting for their food for some time too. The donut is NOT something I would recommend. It is VERY dense. No flavor to it. VERY little sugar on the top. It was more of a biscuit than a donut. One was more over done than the other. Makes me think there is not a timer to drop and pickup from a fryer to make these. Bad first impression for this establishment for us. Poor customer service. Poor quality of food being put out. Hard pass on these donuts. Possible hard pass on Tender Crush as a whole. Staff should be more welcoming and wiling to answer questions to new customers that are not familiar with the product of Tender Crush. It will help to attract customers and keep customers coming back and sharing word of mouth with others. read more

Tender Crush - Boardwalk donuts - Chicken Shop Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Expensive. Not worth the money. Basic tenders. Nothing special. Donut holes were trash. Probably wouldn't eat there again.

Very pricey for 3 chicken strips $13 you don't get anything with it. They charge for dipping sauce . Service was okay we order off the kiosk which took a minute. We should have stood inline and ordered. It's inside of Rio hotel they had tables to sit at but very busy and nosy which you should expect at the casino. They have weird toppings for their strips . read more

Tender chicken, to be sure. 5 different flavors of sauces for your level of heat. Nice Krispy coating, which keeps the chicken juicy. They even offer adult beverages. The orange vodka drink is surprisingly good! read more

The chicken is old and you can tell it has been sitting there for more then 12 days since it taste bitter and sour.