Stopped for lunch after following this spot on socials for the longest time! Absolutely was not disappointed! Street parking available, which wasn't hard to find when I stopped in! The spot is casual, but clean and well organized! There's a bar with plenty of TVs for sports, and then other tables for groups of 2-6 people! I grabbed a spot at the bar since I was there by myself. The bartender was pretty casual, but efficient and friendly during my stay! I went with the classic Rush Hour 4, since that was what I had seen most on social media! It was delicious perfection! The fried rice is fresh, with some veggies to give it a bit of uniqueness. The chicken tenders are the star...crispy, juicy, lovely flavor! The addition of the Yum Yum sauce is lovely for the chicken OR the rice! I can't wait to come back and bring my friends! read more

Tender Lovin Chix - Rush Hour 4 - Food Trucks Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

A promising start! Good chicken sammich and well-fried onion rings. I will be back for another try before long. Tender Lovin Chix moved into a sizable brick&mortar restaurant out of what I assume was a successful food truck. My to-go order came out of the kitchen quickly (~10 min) which I appreciate but I waited awkwardly at the host stand and ordered food from the bar. There seems to be table service but only one server for the whole dining room and no host. Hopefully it's just a wrinkle that will get smoothed out over time. There are TVs all over the place so the game is the vibe. The interior is clean and there's a spacious bar that looks comfortable to eat and drink at. There is plenty of seating inside and also patio chairs and tables on the sidewalk. You'll find a few parking spaces out back. So, it's got more going than your average sports bar but still seems like more of a casual spot than sit-down dining. My chicken sandwich was juicy inside and crispy outside with a buttery soft bun holding it all together. The side of fried rice had a good texture and mild, pleasant flavor. The onion rings were classic - thick and fried crisp. Everything was well prepared and tasted great. It's real comfort food that will hit just right when paired with a beer or cocktail and a win from your favorite local sports team. I didn't see many veggie options on the menu which was not a surprise. Bottom line - if you want some fried chicken, this spot is worth a shot. read more

Tender Lovin Chix - exterior - Food Trucks Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

I love the food here! It's close to my house and I wasn't sure if I would like it but I do I ordered it from DoorDash and then I went in the other day to pick it up myself and it's super cute inside and they have cocktails and happy hour so I definitely will be back. The girl behind the counter was very friendly. read more

Tender Lovin Chix - Chicken tenders with fried rice and Yum Yum sauce - Food Trucks Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Am I missing something? the hype? literally where? To be fair, I've only tried their ONE tender and fries combo - actually insanity and robbery to pay $4 per tender for them to have absolutely no flavor. With that said, I probably need to try something else on the menu, but for them to be a chicken place - ummmm what. Where's the seasoning?? Maybe I need to try the different sauces, but idk I'm giving too many 'maybe i need to this and that's'. I was excited to try this place and definitely had high expectations for the chicken that did not live up to the hype. I'll have to come dine in and try some of their other stuff, fresh out the oven. read more

Hey Travoodies Hey ... I tried it! I have been hearing about this place for some time, and recently I ventured to check them out. I honestly can say that the fried rice was yum. Like covered with some yum sauce (that's homemade), and cooked perfectly. Nothing against this spot because I absolutely loved the vibe and the bartender was super friendly and made a delightful drink. The red aura of the space ; red being my favorite color easily attracted me to the space and the excitement from the staff made me interested in sharing from the menu. For Me... I think I'm just not a panko crusted type of girlie. However I would go back and order the fried rice. The drink was a hit with me I forgot the name but it was on their Christmas list. I can definitely see going back for drinks and the catch the games. read more

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When we visited for the first time Tricks made a good first impression, we visited Sunday night so it wasn't busy. The chicken potstickers were good, and so were the onion rings. I really enjoyed the Lyndale mule. However I did not like the birria tacos, maybe I'll try the rush hour next time. The seating was a bit uncomfortable for me personally and the TV was loud and it was hard to have a conversation. Parking lot available behind the building, there is also free street and paid parking as well. read more

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One visit review Back and forth tween three and four Price gouging, so three Been anxiously waiting for this place to open. Took over the space of my favorite local beer bar. The beer selection pales in comparison, obvi. Four basic beers on tap pales in comparison to their predecessor. The food was really good. Got the Rush Hour 4 which is described on the menu as Tendies, TLC yum sauce, Tokyo fried rice. Tendies were great! Nice, light, crisp breading. Felt like I got up charged though. Before I ordered, saw what a guy next to me got as that is what I wanted. Asked if it was the chicken fried rice. She said no, it was the Rush Hour 4. Looked at the menu. $17. Done deal, give me what he's having. Bill came. Add on charge of $6 for chicken fried rice. Maybe a failure to communicate on both of our parts, but an extra $6 for chicken in your fried rice?! It is only two dollars extra for chicken in your Tokyo fried rice on the menu. I should have protested more than I did before I rolled over on the deal. Shady, shady as all hell. My return is possible, but somewhat iffy. read more

Tender Lovin Chix - Rush Hour 4. Great! - Food Trucks Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

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I was at Methodist Hospital, and this Food Truck was parked there so I walked over to look at the Menu. Boy that was the best Chicken Tenders they were so good and the Fried Rice in the bottom of the to go box was the very best. They also have very good Yum Yum sauce to dip your Tenders in If I find this truck again, I will be going for those great Tenders. read more

We finally had time to check this new restaurant out in south Minneapolis. We came during the weekdays knowing that street parking would be hard to find. Luckily we found a spot down the street. Mix fusion between asian and American. My friend has been craving onion rings and had to order it. I ordered the salt and pepper wings, the jalapeños were there as dressing, however it wasn't spicy. There was 1 server that worked the bar and tables. I was impressed how attentive she was to every table until someone in the back came out to help her. Big dining area with mostly high tops. I had wished the chairs had a backrest to lean on, but the lower tables had some. My friend likes the fusion, I'm more on the authentic side. read more

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This place is way better than you think. Black owned business in uptown. The food, service, and drinks are all high quality and very good! Go check them out soon read more

Tender Lovin Chix - Birria Tacos - Food Trucks Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Crispy juicy and delicious! The tenders are huge and sauces add the perfect flavors to these scrumptious beauties! I was surprised to see that each tender was nearly the size of a whole chicken breast! read more

We stopped in on a Thursday evening and I expected the place to be packed, but it was just my three person party and another couple. The server was polite and very knowledgeable of the menu. Drinks were ok. But I'd be willing to try another drink next time. I don't remember the name of what I ordered but it was similar to the Rush Hour 4 except I had wings instead of the tenders. All in all I'd say I would visit this place again even if I wasn't in the area. It's a cute little place right on 27th & Lyndale in south Minneapolis. I'd still consider it part of Uptown but not sure of the cutoff. That area has quite a few small and unique restaurants. I'd say give them a try. I also ordered the burger for my son. Definitely going back to try that for myself. read more

They did their thing with this one. The wings were awesome, the chicken sandwich was too! And the f'n Beef Bulgogi Bowl, SMACKS!!! Game day specials on beer $20 for a 5 beer bucket. And $4 shots! You're missing out if you don't check it out !! Bartender was super attentive and they were playing the game WITH the sound. There's not a better spot in uptown for a casual night out. read more

Tender Lovin Chix - Food Trucks Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Great food and great service! We came here for happy hour on a Friday and it was exactly what we were looking for! The happy hour was also an amazing deal which was a plus. read more

Everything tasted under seasoned, but most of chicken was cooked well. I did enjoy the breading. Sauces were underwhelming. Nice open space. Slow service even though it was empty. read more

Tender Lovin Chix - Rush hour and spicy chicken Sammy - Food Trucks Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

We came here as we thought it would be good for the kids. Wrong choice. The rice and chicken tenders was not seasoned at all and everybody at the table besides me had the tenders. I had the basil chicken and that was good but my favorite part of the meal was the amazing hot sauce they make. And the service was so so it looked like nobody really wanted to be there. read more

So yummy! Chicken is fried so good and you have to try some of their other sauces with the chicken! Service could be a bit better, but overall good spot to go with friends! read more

Tender Lovin Chix - Rush Hour - Food Trucks Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

It's not bad but it's decent(still delicious) the chicken sandwich is small but chicken is juicy and nice. Fries are really good and super crispy which I like. But it was not as spicy as I thought. The service is really nice and friendly, super clean and welcoming staff. The atmosphere is nice to watch sports at the bar sitting for a drink and some food. Would go again. read more

Great new spot in uptown. Lots of different beers and full bar. Chicken and Fries Rice is there specialty. Very fresh and tasty. Everything is made to order. Great service and a lot of seating. read more

Tender Lovin Chix - Rush Hour 4 (Chicken and Fried Rice) - Food Trucks Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Best chicken in MN and the sauce is awesome. I would recommend the Rush Hour and the Chicken Sandwich. Friendly staff and chill environment.

Teething problems?? Ordered the wings, which I was told were the full wings but when they came they were winglets and drumlets and they were cold. They took them back and game me hot wings. For the main meal my son and wife ordered the rush hr 4. Which was the highlight. The chicken tenders were crisp and there were 2 large tenders. The Tokyo rice and yum sauce is like the one you get at bennehana. All in all a good dish. I ordered the basil chicken. The proportion of chicken to rice was off and I had more than half my rice remaining. Also it was supposed to come with Asian slaw which they forgot to put on. They did give me some on the side when I reminded them. I think some teething problems which should get better with time. read more

The music is way too loud. Feels like you're at the club. We had a table of 8 and you had no chance hearing anyone but the people right next to you. Chicken was good though. read more

Service and the vibe was good but the food was not good at all, 3 rush hour orders the rice was overly salty chicken tenders tasted like they were fried in 3 day oil, burger had potential but they cooked everything with salt today. read more

Even better than expected! Loved how they have both crispy and grilled options. Bartenders were attentive and friendly. Service and food was 10/10. Will definitely be back read more

Was greeted at the door and was sat immediately..The food was prompt hot and Fresh.. Everything ordered was on Point

The food is really good and not overly seasoned. Really good! The atmosphere has a family restaurant feel with a bar and not so much a bar with a restaurant. It does make a difference you know? Service is great and over all I give it an "ITS ALL GOOD". read more

Super good. Just discovered a new craving. Hope they remove stickers from windows it makes them appear maybe not open.

Staff super friendly and attentive! Had the rush hour and wings. Both were really good. The chicken tenders were some of the best i have had. Very light and tender and sauce not needed. Good neighborhood vibe. Supporting local teams with great food and drinks. Seems like they really care which you don't always find. Need a signature dessert read more

Tried this food truck on a whim during aquatennial because they didn't have as much of a line and they were delicious! The chicken was so perfectly cooked and fried! The fried rice has a TON of butter so beware, but obviously very delicious. I can't wait to be on the lookout for this truck again read more

Tender Lovin Chix - Chicken tenders and fried rice - Food Trucks Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

8pm is when this place closes despite 10p displayed on Apple Maps. They wouldn't serve us at 7:30 for takeout. We won't be back. We walked some 20 minutes to get there too. Maybe this place has good food but 8pm close is way too early if you actually want regular business. During the week, sometimes I'm not even done with work until 7. But hey this place has a full bar if you want to do shots and not eat any food! Don't trust the 10pm close time! read more

I remember one day I saw this red food truck that was driving around north loop. I had the best lunch I've probably had, not just from a food truck, but probably ever. When I heard he was opening up a restaurant, I knew I had to check it out. Somehow... It got even better. The founder/owner crushed it. By the end of dinner we were ordering extra food just to take for leftovers. Vibe, service, quality... Dude didn't miss. Safe to say I'll be coming back. read more

SOLID SOLID SOLID - this place is a walking triple double. Great service, food is fresh, good music, Owner makes sure you are comfortable, TVs everywhere, check it out! read more

is there a big game you're wanting to watch? do you want good food and good service? not a standard bar menu? fun delicious drinks? then get to TLC! my go to restaurant in the cities! read more

The chicken was cooked perfectly, the rice was really good. The chicken tenders are HUGE, just 1 is more than enough to fill you up.

This is an excellent chicken tenders place. The chicken is terrific. Also had some birria tacos tonight, very solid. Had a few beers and the staff is so friendly and the owner is circulating and having fun and keeping an eye on stuff, they are next level for service and doing what they do-- the chicken. (Onion rings also pretty darn good.) Try it for the first time and the staff and owner are going to make you feel like you've been a regular for a while. read more

The food was delicious. The services was fast and even the owner was in the building make sure everything was okay for sure I will be back

My favorite food truck in Minneapolis! I follow their Instagram to find their location. Very eager for them to open their first restaurant. Yum! read more

Tender Lovin Chix - a close up of a plate of food - Food Trucks Near Me - Minneapolis, Minnesota

Delicious. The breading on the chicken is light and crispy, not greasy at all and has great flavor. Yum yum sauce and Tokyo fried rice are also very tasty. Will definitely be back. read more

I had spoken with their Instagram rep 3 months prior to a work party asking them to attend. They had told me "They would love to", and I gave them every detail, including my phone number, asking them to let me know if I needed to do anything else. They then tell me the day before the event that they are short staffed and cannot attend the event. Abysmal customer service, blamed me for their lack of communication. Would not recommend. read more

10/10 recommended! Best tenders in mn. The rice and salad compliment the tenders! And did I mention the SAUCE