Ricky’s Hot Chicken

I was very impressed with Ricky's. I ordered a mild chicken sandwich meal; I would usually go for medium but I decided to yield the prior warnings and go a level down in spice than I would normally, and I'm glad I did. I also got an order of the fireballs in medium. The fireballs are fried cheese curds tossed in the spice level of your choice. The sandwich was great, super buttery bun. The chicken was still crispy even after my hour long drive home, which was impressive. Had a great flavor to it. And the coleslaw cut through the salty/savory flavor nicely. Fireballs in medium were quite hot to me. I am kind of a baby when it comes to spice but it also gave my husband a pretty nice kick and he has a better tolerance. Overall I really enjoyed my food and will definitely be back!

If you haven't hit up Ricky's Hot Chicken yet, let me tell you, you're playing yourself. This spot has officially set the standard for fried chicken in 2024. I'm talking top-tier, Chick-fil-A type good. I ordered the 3 jumbo wings, fries, and a drink for just $11, and let me tell you... it was so good I had to spin the block and come back the next day. That chicken had me questioning all my past fast-food decisions.Now, Ricky's does get a little crowded, but that's a good thing. Crowds mean that chicken is staying fresh. Nobody wants pre-cooked wings sitting under a heat lamp. Every time I ordered, my food was fresh out of the fryer...worth every bit of a 30 min drive. Now, let's talk spice levels. I'm not one for food that has me clutching the sink, regretting every life decision that led me there. I ordered my chicken plain and planned to add my own hot sauce at home. But here's the kicker--Ricky's didn't have any hot sauce. None. How do you run a hot chicken joint without the hot sauce on deck? Must be a Texas thing...I was a little hurt. Ricky's does have a lineup of special sauces, but they charge for those. And listen, I'm not about to pay for sauce after I already paid for the food. That's like being asked to pay for the air in the restaurant. I'll pass.Customer service? Quick, friendly, and respectful. They don't treat you like they're doing you a favor by handing over your wings, and I respect that. Bottom line: Ricky's is a vibe. A few tweaks (hot sauce included free of charge, please!), and they might just go undefeated. For now, though, they've got a solid spot in my rotation. Highly recommend.

I stopped by Ricky's Hot Chicken again, and it didn't disappoint! This time we came on a Thursday night, about 20 minutes before closing. Surprisingly, it wasn't too crowded, which made for a more relaxed visit.The Bird's Nest was delicious as always, and their sandwiches are just as tasty. The fries, though, are best enjoyed immediately--if you wait too long, they lose that crispy goodness. One downside: the utensils were a bit sticky, which wasn't great. Hopefully, that's just a one-off issue.Customer service was super nice, even with our late visit, which I really appreciated. Overall, still a solid spot for hot chicken lovers, just keep an eye on the fries and maybe bring your own utensils next time!

I'm doubling down on my 5 star review for Ricky's. It truly beats out the nearby competition in price, value, AND flavor.

This place always hits the spot when I'm craving hot chicken! If you have a low tolerance to spice then I would start with the lower level since this heats builds. The staff is always kind when I go and food comes out pretty quickly. I would definitely recommend you try this place!

BABYYY when I tell you this chicken is the BEST chicken I have had in the DFW area! Had me feenin' after the first time. Went back 3 times in one week (Don't tell anybody lol) . Hot, Fresh, Seasoned, BIG, juicy, and everything you need in a chicken wing. The fries were plentiful and crispy with the right amount of seasoning. Go get you some!

Best tenders ever. I always get the medium level spice & it's perfect. The fries are super crispy & flavorful. They have weird hours so I would watch out for that.

Update: revisited 2/24All bird nests aren't created equal. If this was the first time I ever had one, I wouldn't have retried it. This time they asked for Cajun fries or regular? Which we weren't asked before. Cajun was what we got. The fries are good--- the preparation this time ? Lacking. Feb 2024Parking is always a little harder to find but there is a huge parking lot. Both times we found the 20 minute parking only parking spot available. Service was quick- we were in and out within 5 minutes. Food ordered : Bird's nest mild and Bird's nest medium $12. Yea I'm getting this again for sure. 4.5/5 Banana pudding $3 (good. Re-orderable. Not GRANDMAMA'S but still decent. On the smaller side) 4/5The meal came with drinks, so we filled our drinks (self-serve) and by the time that happened, our name was called and we left. Plenty of seating. Televisions available. Nice wall art. Pay before you eat. You can see the employees making your food. The only thing I wasn't a fan of was the utensils are all in a container naked. Yes, naked. I reached in to grab a fork and was wanting to wash it off immediately.Would return for the bird nest

Food was delicious and came out fast! Employee's were super nice and helpful in the ordering process (such as explaining how hot each spice level was along with a comparison)! Definitely recommend the Bird's Nest, it is DELICIOUS! And a super good portion size for the price! Same with the tenders, being super filling. Inside is nice with painted walls, tables and good space!

Omg these wings are BIG & delicious. Well seasoned, crunchy crust, & juicy on the inside. The chicken is halal so that was pretty great. I'm not a big French fry person but these fries were yummy for crinkle cut fries. They had a good nice seasoning on them & they were fresh & hot. Service was good no complaints. They have a cool mural on the wall of Ricky's hot chicken. Not a big dinning area but it's sufficient. Bathrooms were clean. They do have a variety of heat & spiciness you can order your wings in. Medium was spicy enough for me.