Ricky’s Hot Chicken

I looooove eating at what ppl have described, an "atomic" level.I regularly cook with Carolina reapers, habaneros, scotch bonnet, etc....And the atomic is the FIRST spicy chicken that truly is....atomic. even for someone like me who is NEVER .... EVER met with a spice level that matches my expectations.There's a Nashville hot chicken place in Carrollton and I got their spiciest chicken...and when I say, I could t even tell that there was a modicum of spice anywhere to be seen.....it was so disappointing.The staff here were like...wait...are you SURE you want the atomic? A few times and I was like...yes please.Was unable to eat the whole order? Yes! Was it one of the first times in YEARS that my eyes and nose ran? Yes! Which is lovely!Now this chicken is also...wait for it....actually crispy!!! Another thing that you simply can't find done right or well!I was taking mine home to eat so I made sure to try a bite of things before I started driving.And the crispiness maintained even after I got home.The fries were delicious!And the Mac n cheese was so good!This place loves up to the hype!Next time I'll.probably get two steps down just so I can actually try a different flavor profile!Well done!

I stopped by today for the first time since they first opened years ago and got the tender combo medium spicy. Not going to lie, I was a little disappointed this time around as the chicken tenders are more on the dry side. The spice on the outside is good but the chicken itself is more on the bland side. The fries were nice and crispy and paired well with their ranch. I was expecting the bread to be soft but it was dense and dry.The workers are nice and get your food out quick, I think by the time I had filled my drink my food was ready. I commend the attention to detail when packaging the food as they cut holes in your box to make sure the chicken and fries stay crispy.I think this was maybe an off night for them and it probably didn't help that I came in 30 minutes before closing.

This has to be on the short list for best fried chicken in DFW. If you're a heat junkie, Ricky's is going to be your promised land. First of all, their hot level is the perfect amount of addictive heat. It will get that weird nose & under-eye sweat going once you're halfway in to your sandwich, tenders, or my preferred way of eating this insanely good chicken, the Bird's Nest. The Bird's Nest puts chicken tenders on a bed of French fries, vinegar slaw, pickles, & comeback sauce. It's bonkers good & once that heat addiction shows up, you'll be shoveling it in your face. The chicken manages to stay crispy, but never greasy or flavorless. It's magic chicken, y'all. You'll be walking out with your order after about 15 minutes too, which is super fast based on the fact that each meal is made to order. However, that walking out part is a problem. There is zero seating, so be ready to eat in your car or take this stuff home with you. Other than the seating sitch, Ricky's is fantastic. The prices are shockingly low & you can walk out with dinner for two for under $30. That's insane for today's standards, especially based on the high quality.

I had been meaning to try Ricky's hot chicken for a while and finally got the chance! Let me tell you, in my personal option this place is rhe best hot chicken spot in DFW. Simple menu and super quick in getting your food. What I loved is that there is barely a wait, even with a line. My wait to receive my order was under 5 minutes and that's with a line. The chicken was HOT(temp wise) like it was fresh out of the frier with a nice crunch. They have a sauce which reminds me a little of canes sauce. Not the biggest of places but it's appeared very cleanI liked this place so much I went from never having it, to going twice in one week. The second visit I was able to get theirs birds nest instead of just the tenders and I loved that too!Anyways definitely give Ricky's a try, it's worth it!

Ricky's Hot Chicken is absolutely unique and amazing! I always recommend it to everyone. While I've never tried Dave's Hot Chicken, my friends have, and after trying Ricky's, they all agree it's 100% better.The spice levels are perfect--I usually go for medium or medium/hot, and it's always just the right amount of heat. I've tried many different things on the menu, and honestly, I'd recommend everything. You really can't go wrong here!This location is where it all started, so it's a bit small and limited inside, but it's still completely worth visiting. The food and flavors more than make up for the space. If you love hot chicken, you need to try Ricky's!

the prices are low for a lunch meal and the service is fast even though it is always packed. the chicken is OK -- the season is all sprinkled on top so the sauce for .50 extra is essential. I'd get it again if I was in the area and (eat it right away) but nothing in DFW for fried chicken tops Mike's.

It was time for my annual Ricky's hot chicken trip in Richardson. A lot of my friends told me to get their wings instead so I got their wing combo which comes with 3 whole wings, bread, pickles, fries, and a drink for only $11. That is insane value. I remember hearing that their wings and tenders were much spicier compared to the sando and birds nest. I got medium tenders last time and DIED.. yes my spice tolerance sucks. So I got the mild this time just to be safe. The wings doesn't come with a side of comeback sauce so I bought one for a tiny charge. They were out of wings when I ordered and told me it would be a 15 minute wait but I was ok with that because that meant I would get fresh wings. The inside dining area is small and always packed so I went down the highway to an outdoor eating area. The wings were good, the skin was crispy and the meat was tender and juicy. The only thing was that there was no spice from the mild spice at all. I believe mild is supposed to be jalapeño spicy but there wasn't a hint of spice at all. The fries were more spicy than the wings. It was also a cool outside so by the time I got to the last wing, it was not warm anymore. Although the spice was disappointing, the wings themselves were still really good and you can't beat the value. This is still my favorite place for hot chicken in Dallas

BOMBBBBB! Best chicken I have had in DFW period. There is a line usually, but they are organized and they get you your fresh chicken in a timely manner. I literally have no complaints. This is now in rotation for sure.

Won't be coming back. Nothing special about the chicken. There's no flavor besides the spice. Mike's Chicken is way better - more flavorful and juicy. Small store with very limited seating. Very quick service.

I came here for the ducks only, jk. I had the xL Hot & man I was sweatin. The fries were delicious as well. Small location but they have a great system which keeps a constant flow inside. Great spot and great food