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    The Thirsty Chicken

    4.4 (292 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Cajun Fries. Spicy garlic Parm. Asian heat. Cajun dry rub. Fried pickle. So so good.
    Jacey L.

    The Thirsty Chicken absolutely snapped The green apple slushie was insanely good, and the 10 piece wings with spicy lemon pepper + Asian heat were NEXT LEVEL. Crispy, saucy, packed with flavor, and honestly some of the best wings I've had in a while. I'm already planning my next order

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    Cheryl V.

    Austin-Right off the bat...VERY friendly, informative young man at the front. The gal working with him was not happy to be working today. We loved the divey vibe of this place. No indoor seating, so take note. We had 3 types of bone-in wings, deep fried cauliflower bites, and some chicken tendies. The garlic parm flavor was great but was WAY over-sauced. So incredibly messy, they were not enjoyable. Lemon pepper would have been great, but was so salty they were inedible. Bbq ones were ok. All the wings were super meaty which is a huge plus. The deep-fried cauliflower was a huge no for us. Way too much breading and way too much black pepper in the batter. The chicken tendies were ok. They were huge too. Fries were a hit. Crunchy on the outside, soft and yummy on the inside. The frozen daiquiris were delicious!! We did not get a chance to try the fried pickle. We brought some things home because we were tired of fighting the "million flies army" that descended upon us when we sat down. This is probably a one and done for our group, but it was a fun idea!

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    Brisa B.

    Found this place online and had to stop by while in town, it was pretty good. I like the vibe of this place a lot, they have open outdoor seating and a family friendly vibe. The cashier was nice and she answered any questions we had. I got a creamsicle daiquiri and it was pretty good, I wish I tried a different flavor though it was a bit too sweet. My mom and sister enjoyed their drinks: michelada and margarita. The food was good, I personally liked their different fries but my family not so much. The wings were good but almost too saucy for me.. I would definitely like to go back and try everything differently!

    Wings; fries
    Aye V.

    You haven't been to The Thirsty Chicken in Leander yet--what are you waiting for?! This place is a hidden gem. The wings are absolutely fire--crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. I tried the Garlic Parmesan and the Hot Cheeto Chick (yes, Hot Cheeto!), and both were insanely good. The fries were perfectly seasoned, and the fried pickles? Chef's kiss. But the real star of the show? The daiquiris. They have SO many flavors, it's almost impossible to pick just one. I went with the strawberry mango and it was the perfect mix of sweet and refreshing. Also loved the chill, laid-back vibe--GREAT music, fun crowd, and the staff was super friendly and helpful. Shout out to lady boss! Hit me up! Whether you're coming for the wings, the drinks, or the good vibes, this spot delivers. Definitely coming back! Highly recommend!!

    Andrea F.

    Cute Spot. The food and drinks were Excellent!!Honey Hot Cheeto wings are a must try!! We'll Definitely be back!!

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    Kassilynn T.

    Service: 10/10 Ambiance: 8/10 Food: 10/10 I was really impressed with how clean the bathrooms were and the restaurant as a whole. The customer service was great!!! Each employee was very friendly and welcoming. We made it an hour before closing and our food was made fresh and was very delicious. I like my wings fried hard and these were perfect. I only wish there were some inside seating due to it being particularly cold this evening. The space heater outside did help some with the chill. We also appreciate the employee coming to change the channel to the football game. I'd def come back here more so during the warmer temperatures or order to go. This is prob some of the best chicken I've had in the ATX area.

    Munsa M.

    Came here to pick up some wings and I thought they were pretty good!! I got the spicy garlic parm, the Asian one, and the hot Cheeto one. I liked all the flavors a lot they were all seasoned really well and so flavorful!! The only thing was I wish there was more sauce on the first two flavors. Also I'm not sure if this was just bc I did takeout but the chicken was a little dry, I would've liked them to be juicier. The fries and fried pickle were so yummy too!! The wings came out pretty quickly too esp considering they are made to order!!

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    3 years ago

    Delicious chicken. Great fried picketed and tasty fries. Sauces are fire. My wife picked this up for us and it was great.

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    Great food. Best fries I've ever had. It just takes awhile for the food to cook. The service is awesome.

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    2 years ago

    Food was amazing and service was awesome and quick. I would recommend coming to this place everyday for your daily meal!! :))))))))))

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    2 years ago

    The food is amazing, I would be here everyday if I could. I highly recommend! The staff is friendly and the establishment is very clean

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    Thank you Damon! Glad that you love us! Can’t wait to kick it again!

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    3 years ago

    Wings are really good... fried to perfection! Such a cute place. Drinks are good too!!

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    Chicken wings were sub par, fries were decent idk who voted for top wings in Texas but boy they should be fired. 3/10 for me

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    Thank you Heather! We Appreciate & LOVE the GREAT feedback :)

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    3 years ago

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    Thank you Jacky! See you soon :)

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    3 years ago

    For a place that only does wings... it's so so. Could be a lot better. Also the outside heating on cold nights could use a bump.

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    2 years ago

    Extremely friendly staff who explain the menu to us. Amazing chicken and SUPER great daiquiris. We loved our experience and will be back!

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    3 years ago

    Fun vibes. Daiquiri and Jell-O shots are strong and taste great. Makes me feel like I'm back in Nola on the bywater. Great wings and fries

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    2 years ago

    Best wings hands down, I only go here for wings. The staff is great too. Oh and the daiquiris are super good.

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    4 years ago

    Tenders and wings were so good! My favorite was the ranch and fries!! Ranch can make or break a wing place and theirs is delicious!

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    4 years ago

    This place is delicious, and the frozen drinks are strong. We will definitely be back again!

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    Thank you Andres! We’re glad you loved it and will be back!!

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    Did they switch to regular fries permanently or were they just out of the potato wedges for a day? I ordered week before last and when I saw regular fries I wanted to flip…

    Are pets allowed on the patio?

    Hello. Yes, pets are allowed at The Thirsty Chicken. We have 5 picnic tables that they usually gravitate to as they provide more leg room :)

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    I feel like I just went to my cousins house. They were so welcoming and friendly it was a great…read moreexperience. First time here, she asked what kind of sauces we usually like and made a recommendation which my daughter ended up LOVING. My other daughter was being impossible and they totally catered to her too. It's more of a Togo place but there are plenty of places to sit and eat if you wish. I liked the games, the TV's and the photo spot. My only suggestion would be to put paper towels on the tables. Also the management for this complex needs to get on the plumbing for the bathrooms.

    It's good! I ordered online 20 wings and I put in 2 flavors Cajun lemon pepper and buffalo. I…read morecalled to make sure they knew I wanted 10 in one flavor and 10 in the other. The person who answered was lovely! And told me they had it and it would be ready in 15 minutes. I walked in and the music was giving, vibe is corner store with a hip hop influence. The floor was sticky! I was told my food was being wrapped, how they knew it was me, I'm not sure but I liked the service. So I took the wings home and they were a solid 3 1/2. The Cajun lemon pepper was a little salty and the buffalo we should had gotten them fried hard, it was a little soggy. Chicken was juicy and cooked nicely. Overall, a spot to try. Service was great! Food was above mid.

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