The Most Delicious Chicken Shop in Arlington

Bad Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.1 (214)

"I finally got to try Bad Chicken after being so encapsulated by the name! And let just say, there is NOTHING bad about this chicken. The wings are smoked and then fried and you can definitely taste it! We had the buffalo lemon pepper in medium and Cajun dry rub and they were fantastic! The loaded curly fries are a for sure a must have. As for the vibes, they are a 10/10! They have a game console set up for you to play games with your friends and family as well as a pretty large patio area with games. Did I also mention they serve alcohol? We had their Original marg and a hennyrita! The food was amazing, the service was good, and the vibes were there! We are for sure definitely returning soon"

Street's Fine Chicken

★★★★☆ 4 (329) • $$

"the food and service is wonderful! the chicken, eggs, and greens were exceptionally seasoned!"

2 Neighbor's Hot Chicken

★★★★☆ 4 (87)

"Right place amazing people you going to have to wait a little bit but it's cool it's worth it"

Mike's Chicken

★★★★★ 4.5 • $$

"Tenders better than Canes! And fried chicken better than Gus. The tenders are very juicy and the spicy ones are really good. They have a variety of sauces, the mikes sauce is similar to canes sauce and I enjoyed the gravy.The chicken is also super juicy, once again the spicy is where it's at. My only complaint were the sides. They were just okay. We liked the creamed corn and fries the best. The mac and cheese and mashed potatoes were very disappointing. Order ahead of time as the wait is no joke. They allow to order online."

Seager & Sons

★★★★★ 4.8 (108)

"First time coming, and we enjoyed ourselves!! The service was top notch, great ambiance and decor, and menu was very reasonably priced!Highlight of the evening surprisingly was the crab Rangoon dip, with fresh wonton chips and the chili dipping sauce. Fried chicken with their homemade spicy honey was wonderful, and their bohemian rhapsody pizza had a nice spicy kick.Wish we had room for dessert - Imani our server was excellent. Can't wait to return."

Rudy's Chicken

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (534) • $$

"Since the 90's I've been a fan of Rudy's. It's been a little over a decade now since I've been back but today that nostalgic smell and taste took over my body.I had the 3 pc leg basket and it did not disappoint. Love a hot crispy chicken and French fries. The wait wasn't so bad and the service was southern and kind."

Babe's Chicken Dinner House

★★★★☆ 4.1 (884) • $$

"Babe's Chicken Dinner House is always good!!! My family and I have been visiting Babe's together for over 15 years and it has long been a favorite gathering spot for holidays or special occasions. The food is great, the service is attentive, and the atmosphere is unique - creating a memorable dining experience. At the Arlington location, the interior is decorated as if you are in the midst of a small southern town. The facades of businesses line the walls and fake chickens are placed on any available surfaces. The lighting is dim with cozy string lights and neon signs illuminating the corners of the restaurant. The food is all served family style with large entrees and bottomless sides & appetizers. For $20 you can choose between smoked chicken, fried chicken, fried catfish, chicken tenders, or chicken fried steak (I'm not ashamed to say I've tried them all over the years). Each entree is served on a large platter and is definitely enough for more than one meal! The appetizers include an iceberg lettuce salad with a simple vinaigrette and biscuits. It may be the nostalgia talking, but I believe their biscuits are the best in the world. After getting full on salad and biscuits alone, your meal arrives with family style green beans, mashed potatoes, creamed corn, and gravy. The sides are delicious and you can ask for more of whatever you like! Their fried chicken is crunchy and juicy - and tastes amazing smothered in gravy. After you've eaten so much your top button on your pants bursts, you can take home the leftovers in plastic bags lined along the walls and pay up front on your way out. The servers used to dance the hokey pokey every hour - but I fear they've stopped doing that (at least at our most recent visit they didn't). In all, Babe's is an amazing value and a memorable family-friendly dining experience! I can't recommend it enough."

Big Boi’s Chicken-N-Waffles

★★★★★ 4.6 (23)

"FoodThe food here is absolutely amazing, it's a location where everything has a different taste and you'll need to visit several times to get a full idea of how it all taste. The portions are BIG I doubt you would be able to sample multiple things at once unless you're taking a single bite of each. The tenders are really big, the burgers are big also. Price wise the average is about $9-$10 for smaller order sizes and up to $25 for larger ones. ServiceIt's a small business attached to a convenience store so there's not a huge employee presence like a franchise location. There are usually 2 people working, both are very kind and will take your order and have good conversation with you. They're always kind to me each time I come and sometimes they're throw in small extras to make the meals even better.AmbianceLike I mentioned previously, it's attached to a convenience store so people are in and out, but their section has about 4 small tables setup where you can sit and eat and if you want a drink just take a few steps across the floor to the store cooler and grab something. Not a typical restaurant dedicated to their business, but the functionality and taste of food makes the ambiance irrelevant.Definitely check them out!"

Dan's Seafood & Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.9 (32)

"Food is Amazing always. Didn't know there was one so close to my home. Used to always go to the one in Fort Worth when I worked out there. Might have to be a once week stop for me. Service was convenient. Can't speak to the ambiance cause I went through the drive through. Other than waiting for the car in front of me picking up my order was fast cause I called it in. I would advise calling it in."

lisa fried chicken

★★☆☆☆ 2.4 (23)

"Wife and I went to Lisa's last night . We got 15 piece tender dinner , cost us $27.00. Chicken taste like nasty fish, obviously catfish cooked in same oil as chicken. Called the restaurant and manager said that's exactly what they started doing to cut down price of oil. If I wanted fish I'd have gone to Captain Ds across the street. Stupidest thing I ever heard of. No apology from management. Nothing whatsoever. Certainly my last visit"

Rocketbelly

★★★★★ 4.6 (75) • $

"My friend and her niece raved about this spot and how it was owned by a young girl who was able to open her business with her savings. I was intrigued, especially by the theme and concept of the place. As my friend, her niece, and I walked in we were greeted by the young girl Olivia, who is the owner. She was at the cash register taking our orders and she was friendly. After I informed her it was my first time there she informed me about the process and once I finished getting my drink then I would go pay at the cash register. There are two doors before you get inside the place which helps since the day I was there it was too windy and cold. The interior was very busy with their theme decorations (space theme), and holiday decorations, and the seating had two large tables with two cushioned benches on each table. There are also tables and chairs for kiddos which is amazing since a lot of places aren't really kids friendly. This spot is kid-friendly and welcoming.They have mini sample cups for you to sample their drinks and toppings (please be mindful though, don't take advantage). I sampled 3 of their drinks and decided to go with a large cup of Honeydew Milk Tea with boba and pudding/custard. The honeydew milk tea was delicious and it wasn't too sweet, for me it was perfect so I didn't have to add tea to make it less sweet. They gave an option of making your drink less sweet with their unsweetened teas. Olivia thought of everything. You go girl. Their boba was soft, warm, fresh, and chewy which is how it's supposed to be not like other boba spots where their boba is rock solid. 5/5 Honeydew Milk Tea with boba and custard/pudding My friend and her niece loved their drinks. My friend mixed two of their drinks and it tasted pretty good. They have board games and they also sell small food bites. If you have not stopped by to experience this spot I highly recommend you give it a try. Happy Yelping and SYOY"

La Bodega

★★★★★ 4.5 (35)

"My new favorite place in the area. I have tried all sorts of things in the past few weeks, including their famous rotisserie chicken (so juicy with a good amount of meat), a few different salads, sandwiches, weekly specials, and froyo. Everything is good--very flavorful and fresh! La Bodega is a neighborhood gem! The parking situation (street parking) can be a little tricky though."

AJ's Hot Chicken

★★★★☆ 4 (45)

"Came here around 1 AM during the Grand Opening weekend. I was expecting to try the mozzarella sticks covered in Hot Cheetos, but was told they only had a limited menu. I ended up getting the AJ Sammy's meal, and even met one of the co-owners as I was eating the food. He seemed very passionate about the business and indicated he would be here everyday. When I did enter though a hour before closing time, the restaurant was half full. The cashier told me that if I liked spice, I should get a level 4. I did, and I regretted getting it because it was pretty spicy for me. I was really grateful for the free ice cream cone. Recommend you give these guys a try!"

The Lily Pad 76085

★★★★★ 4.6 (45)

"Great service love the back patio and they have fantastic burgers and onion rings. My husband absolutely loves this place."

Whistle Britches

★★★★☆ 4.1 (301) • $$

"It's been sittin' here for a while without us getting around to trying it, but finally did today and it's good reviews are deserved. The chicken is a tiny bit spicy, just a pinch, and is big and tender. The crust is good, not too much and not too little. I got the Love Me Tender, and despite bein' a growin' boy, I actually couldn't finish it, so the portions are very nice. The potato salad was really good, but being a side-lover, I personally could have gone with a tad less chicken in favor of a bit more side, but it's fine. The biscuits are large enough to turn out as actual sandwich "buns", so they are very big and nice quality. Service and atmosphere is great (had enough country music to do me for a year or two). Anyway, recommended!"

No 1 Plus Chicken - Richardson

★★★★☆ 4.2 (168) • $$

"One of my favourite fried chicken spot. As I get older I try to stay away from fried food or eating super late... however, I love this place! And I've missed it! Was in the area and thought of this place around 9.30pm? So glad my bf was like okay let's eat! The fried chicken here is always fresh! And they double fry it to make sure it's crispy, crunchy and juicy!!! I always get the original or original spicy. You can't go wrong. Today we ordered a half of that and half yang yum chicken. Make sure to get extra spicy! 10/10!The curly fries were so crispy and seasoned!My fav was their crack chicken nuggets. The cheesy powder and spicy seasoning was night but the meat! Fried sooooo well!!!Can't wait to go back for another cheat day!"

Bojangles

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (37)

"1 star for the surprise find 2 stars for the food- it was fresh and hot and tasted better than that Atlanta chicken that comes free with a side of prejudice1/2 star for the service even though it was friendly!"

The Chicken Place

★★★★☆ 3.8 (115) • $

"I love this place. They are never out of items , everything is always fresh and cooked perfectly. I was get the gizzards here. I always get more than I ordered, the batter is never too greasy and always seasoned well. The Cole slaws tasted fresh and was not watery. The mash potatoes were very creamy and smooth. Their lemonade is also very good. Their regular fried chicken is made with that same crunchy light batter, always juicy and never dry!"

Dan's Seafood & Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.8 (81) • $

"Pretty good fried fish and chicken. I liked it a little bit more than Lisas honestly and the price fit the quality of food. Fish and Chicken came out fresh and hot and had a good taste, they provided tartar for the fish and ranch for the chicken without me having to ask which is always appreciated. Fries were nothing to write home about but a nice portion was provided. I also ordered some of their egg rolls and they were actually really good! They threw in some duck sauce for them and I thought they were a nice addition to the meal. All in all it's about what I expected and I will definitely be coming back to try some of their other menu items like their boiled shrimp or grilled tilapia!"

Louisiana Famous Fried Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.5 (31) • $

"I love specials! And this place had several. They had so many that they couldn't fit on the wall and were streamed from the counter as a continuance. Got 2 pieces of fish (bass) and 3 pieces of chicken with fries for $8. Win!The fish was so fresh and flaky, it was like eating the clean version of catfish. The batter wasn't all thick and tore away with the fish, also seasoned well. The chicken was great. Again, seasoned great... the skin (I'm a sucker for fried chicken skin and if you say you're not, you're a liar lol) was damn good :) even the fries were better than McDonalds fries in the 90s. Bruh, get you some... NOW!"

Spice Wok

★★★★★ 4.5 (43)

"We were absolutely not sure what we were getting into, though I am very familiar with Indo-Chinese cuisine. And to tell the truth,very few people can replicate that right amount of spices and spiciness to ensure it is eatable and tasty. Finally found a place that does amazing!!!We got 1. Manchow soup (really tasty!! Absolutely recommended), 2. Lemon Coriander soup (was expecting a fairly mild one, but this is the spiciest one of them all! Beware and know what you are getting into, though I found it very tasty my wife could not eat it haha), 3. Hakka Noodles (Recommended), and 4. Schezwan Fried Rice (very highly recommended)Overall the food was fantastic, we came in on a sunday afternoon and there was no one but we got fabulous service and we had enough left over for two more meals !! Coming back for more for sure!Oh btw they had a ramadan menu and their phones were ringing off the hook and they were turning people away because of reservations and space. That tells you how good the place is!"

The Budlong Southern Chicken - Irving

★★★★☆ 4.1 (44)

"The Budlong Southern Chicken is a fried chicken sandwich chain that serves Nashville Hot chicken sandwiches that uses chicken thighs instead of breast. This is the first location in Texas.My Overall Rating - 4 Stars (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Return)Atmosphere - The Budlong Southern Chicken is located behind Bar Louie in the Toyota Music Factory. Like all restaurants at TMF, try to get street parking, otherwise you have to park in the garage, which can be busy on event days. The restaurant itself is a long, quick serve style restaurant with booths along the sides, tables in the middle, and cool Budlong art and murals on the wall. If only it had better parking.... 1/2 Star.Service - The staff is super nice. We went on a grand opening day where the line was to the door, but the staff were all smiles, were super patient with our orders, and made sure we would enjoy our meals. Like most quick service restaurants, you order, give them your name, then wait for your food to come out. 1 StarFood - I ordered the original Nashville Hot chicken sandwich with Cajun potato salad. Kudos to Budlong because the thigh meat works. The chicken was hot, plump, juicy, and contained a good amount of heat. The soft, spongy bun held the chicken and slaw well. The slaw cooled the heat a little, and the cold, creamy Cajun potato salad cooled it a lot. IMO, it was a perfect paring. I chose the buttermilk ranch. And while I didn't dip my sandwich in it, my teens ate it with their hot, crispy crinkle-cut fries. But the star of my meal was the fried corn bread. Served with sweet butter, who knew boring cornbread could be transformed into such greatness? The only downer was the chocolate pie. The dough was very chewy and the chocolate a bit gooey. Otherwise, a great meal! 1 1/2 Stars.Will I Return? - Yes. While I'm not a fan of the parking at Toyota Music Factory, I'm happy that I now have a great local option (I live in Irving) for Nashville Hot Chicken. I'll be back for that fried corn bread! 1 Star"

Angel Chicken Kitchen

★★★★★ 4.5 (354) • $$

"ACK, with all its simple, farm pride decor, serves some slammin' fried chicken and does hard-working customers of all preferences proud whether you wanna eat healthy or get down n' dirty. My wife and I seesaw the spectrum since every dish we've had here is simply stellar. First and foremost, Hill Country. If you're going to ACK for the first time, this is what you will order. It's not a suggestion. It's a command. The jalapeño jam and goat cheese combo paired with their practically perfect fried chicken recipe on a super crumbly biscuit will make your eyes roll into your head and leave 'em there until about 15 mins. after you finished this bad boy. All their biscuit sandwiches are going to give you the "happies" but Hill Country does take the cake. Gotta hand it to a place serving fried chicken - they know not everyone wanting fried chicken wants the stuffed-gut guilt usually contributed by the accompaniment of french fries or mashed potatoes. I love that ACK has these healthy bowls of delicious veggies and quinoa (rice is another option). I have personally tried the teriyaki bowl and the peanut butter honey chili bowl, and both give me that rare balance of drowning in deliciousness but not because I'm weighed down feeling like I ate 5 lbs. of abhorration.It's great that a place can offer the two sides of the culinary coin with consistent, remarkable flavors. To add to the long list of positives - great prices under $10 a dish!"

Roma Restaurant

★★★★★ 4.6 (50) • $$

"We LOVE this little hole in the wall Italian joint! The service is great and the food is even better. We've been in about 4 times now and will keep going back. We always get the chicken diavolo, chicken piccata, and spaghetti with meat sauce. Can't get ourselves to order anything else because what we get is delicious every time.They are also extremely kid friendly. Having a 1 year old that is learning how to behave in a world they are just figuring out can be tricky and the staff is so kind and patient. We will continue to come here!"

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (17)

"Fast service and order has been correct every single time! Great addition to Mansfield!"

Roland’s Jamaican Chicken

★★★★★ 4.5 (209) • $$

"Small place but lots of seating and great service ! Food came out right away. I came here to try my favorite dish the oxtail. It was pricey as most places but I was willing to try them out. Was a little disappointed at the sizes of the meat on them. I got about 5 small bones. Which is not bad if the price wasn't so high. They were cooked very well and tender but It had a weird nutmeg I believe taste that threw me off. I had a side of coleslaw to try and It was ok ."

Bob's Chicken and Seafood

★★★★★ 4.6 (57)

"Having a party and they catered Bob's Chicken and Seafood fried chicken. The chicken was super crispy and still very juicy inside. Every flavor are delicious and perfectly seasoning. Especially, their garlic sauce is bomb. Easy becomes top three our favorite fried chicken in DFW. Overall: 11/10"

Daddy’s Chicken Shack

★★★★☆ 3.8 (56)

"Today was my third visit. I was hesitant to return as my prior visit sandwiches had chicken smaller than the already small bun, and the spice level didn't add up to its name. I have been seeking a true "Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich Experience." I expressed my concern, "Hey all the pictures on the menu show a large chicken breast sticking out both sides of the sandwich, but my prior orders didn't come close." I was assured that doesn't happen anymore. I ordered 2 Nashville daddys, a spicy daddy sandwiches and mild chicken tenders. All three sandwiches had chicken beyond the bun. The Nashville Daddy, even with the Extra Hot sauce level, still isn't authentic Nashville hot chicken. The sauce on the bun is hot enough to induce a scalp sweat, but the chicken itself is not. I guess the kitchen staff overheard my comments and decided to cake the mild chicken strips in a heavy, hot, dry spice rub. The strips were for my kid, who couldn't eat them at that spice level. I wasn't able to finish them myself, I prefer a hot sauce compared to the heavily caked tenders. See pic. I note that there is not a Daddy's Chicken Shack in Nashville or Tennessee. That might explain my overall disappointment in seeking a true Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich experience here. Not in a hurry to return."

Wicked Good Chicken

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (9)

"Was in the area around lunch time today and had heard good things about WGK, so thought - what the heck, I will give it a try. I wasn't expecting it to be in the gas station and only have 2 picnic benches, but if the food is good, I will stand up and eat ... I have been known to frequent food trucks, right?Ordered a 3pcs chicken strip dinner with cheese fries at the counter and had the medium spice level applied to the chicken. A lady brought it to me at the picnic table a short time later and I started in. I usually order things a smidge spicier than most folks, so was pleased with the "medium", as it was just the right spice/hot for me. The chicken pieces were larger than typical, the flavor excellent, they were tasty, juicy and served plenty HOT (temperature). The cheese fries were as expected and tasted good too. If they would have had a 2pc, I would have had that instead and I would have been plenty full for lunch. I really enjoyed the food, the service and the cleanliness of WGC. Nice to have a Nashville Hot Chicken place "close" (10 miles down the road) by. Y'all should try it! And I saw the chicken and waffles ... that might be what I try next time."

Mike's Chicken

★★★★☆ 4.3 (248) • $$

"The fried chicken is outstanding--whether you go for spicy or plain. The cream of corn is delightful, and the mac and cheese doesn't disappoint. The biscuit, though a bit dry, pairs well with the meal, and the large mixed green salad with balsamic was satisfying.Ordering is simple: queue up, place your order, and grab a seat while you wait for your number to be called. Service is quick. Casual dining vibe. Parking can be tricky during peak lunch or dinner hours, but the food makes it well worth the effort!"

Dat Chicken and Seafood

★★★★☆ 4.2 (43)

"Disappointed ordering breasts via their website for pickup. Subsequently got phone call from Royal Fried Chicken stating only 4 breasts currently available. do you So this is a fried chicken specialty place that cannot stock enough different chicken pieces even in preparation for a weekend afternoon? Really? Three stars awarded for responsive customer contact and not too difficult to get reimbursed on my credit card for the website charge."

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (14) • $$

"This is a curbside review. We order through their app usually 2 or more time a month Wife does the kids meal and I do the 3 tenders box. I must admit our orders have always been ready and hot when picking up and you can do curbside, drive-up or walk in when there. I will walk in 90% of the time and there is always someone theie to great and offer assistance which I appreciate being acknowledged. So it's a quick in and out for us on them busy nights."

Lisa's Fried Chicken

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (16) • $

"When I think of fried chicken, the only question I ask myself is which Lisa's Chicken location do I want to go to. The one on Broadway has my favorite family meal special. The one on NE 28th St has unique items such as spaghetti, gumbo, and fried rice. Yes, I'm saying each location's menu is slightly different. This location is the closest to my home and lately has been the one I frequent most often. It is located inside a gas station that has a banquet hall in the same shopping strip. Something to keep in mind if you're coming here on the weekends. Lisa's offers great fried chicken at unbeatable prices. They also have plethora of fried goodness. Some of my favorites include corn nuggets, pizza pockets, and jalapeño corn dogs. They also have crinkle fries which are my favorite. I've always only gone through the drive-thru so I cannot speak for the inside. There's two windows in the drive thru so that helps with the flow. The staff is generally friendly though sometimes short but never rude. Their food is good and again, the prices are awesome. Seriously love Lisa's!"

Rule the Roost

★★★★☆ 4.1 (238) • $

"This sandwich is drop dead fire! I mean you can control the heat on it with the different heat options, but whichever option is your flavor of choice rest assured you will be pleased. Simple stuff done right on this sandwich, not too much oil in the breading, bun was stable and not soggy which is so important to enjoy a good chicken sandwich, and lets not rule out the presentation which my photos don't do justice. They do go above and beyond here and you can tell the staff loves the product, as well. They keep the environment around here fun, casual, clean, and well organized. Perfectly done roosty toasty chicken sandwich!"

Babe's Chicken Dinner House

★★★★☆ 4.2 • $$

"This is a local love for many! The location is great in a historical spot with good parking. Service is exceptional. Food is salty. Everything has a similar taste from high salt. The chicken is good for sure. And the biscuits. All the sides are served family style. The 'salad' is a bowl of wet lettuce. I don't know why they bother. The potatoes are good, the corn is laden with sugar, and the beans are also well seasoned. It is too bad. These lovely vegetables are delicious without all the additives. It detracts from the potential of the meal. I think Babe's is worth a visit, and bring your family when they come to visit. But the salt content is too unhealthy for regular consumption."