Chicken Bowl

Family run friendly good home cooked meal. Amazing service simple design and the owners bend over backwards to make you happy. Only drawback was they were closed on the weekend because we wanted more. Make this your downtown favorite.

Be it ever so humble,There's no place like home.And if you have been running around vacationing like I have Eating the wonderful but weird foods of the exotic nations of the world,It is still good to come back to Austin.And what is the first thing you do when you come back to Austin?Go for Tex-Mex of course!* * *Chicken Bowl does a fine Tex-Mex.They are a breakfast and lunch place that kind of sort of serves south of Campus and north of the Capitol.But they get a lot of customers from wherever they get them.The Tex-Mex here is pleasant, serviceable and comforting.I had their migas rancheros.a) These were spicy migas.This was not your standard Austin -Make scrambled eggs - toss Denver omelet ingredients into it -Add some jalapenos and pretend you have migas.This had plenty of fire becausea1) They had a ton of jalapenos in the eggsa2) There was some source of hot sauce in the eggs too.Cholula?Victoria?Who knows?But it meant that every bite commanded respect.b) They cook their refried beans with industrial quantities of garlic salt - or maybe garlic power and regular salt.* * *I hereby announce officially to all of Yelp - In my Ordained Capacity as a Yelp Reviewer thatGarlic Salt or If You WillGarlic Powder and Regular SaltAre Absolutely First Rate Things To Put In Refried Beans.I Hereby Certify These Beans To Be Excellent.* * *Chicken Bowl has a huge huge menu.Not everything is Tex Mex.You can go Teriyaki if you like.They have vegetarian things for the healthy eaters in your circle.This is NOT what you call a destination restaurant.But you work in the neighborhood,This makes a great breakfast place or a great lunch place.* * *If these folks were anywhere near my office, I would eat here a lot.*****************After I wrote this review,I looked at the other Yelp reviews.A lot of people agree with me.Some don't.General Note:The complainers get their food to go and don't eat in the restaurant.This kind of food degenerates with travel.Also - the teriyaki seems to be getting negative votes.Fair Enough.The Complainers are raising legitimate points.So what should you do?1) Eat in the restaurant and do not get your food to go.2) Eat Tex-Mex and not Pan-Asian.You will then join the happy people having happy times.Happy times are good times.

The food was excellent! I had tostadas, and they were delicious. My husband had the chicken teriyaki bowl, and he loved it! And....., the customer service was incredible!

Quick food, kind and friendly service, clean! Got 2 tacos, a Mexican soda, and some chips and salsa. Was ~$15 and the tacos were great. Would recommend for a quick lunch!

Pleasantly surprised. I ordered a 1 beef enchilada plate during the lunch rush. The food came out quickly and was nice and hot. I wish I had ordered 2 enchiladas. Cans of soda is $1.75

Customer service- 5/5Food portions-5/5Food itself is made fresh to order. Doesn't seem like any seasonings are used like salt & pepper but to each their own. The Mexican Omelette comes with chorizo and is spicy Price wise this place is great, the Mexican omelette was $9.99. I feel like you can't get food at that price anymore, even fast food. Has an old time diner feel to it. If I was staying at one of the hotels nearby, I would definitely eat here instead of the hotel.

I'll let the photo speak for itself!!!! Mexican omelette with added green sauce. Fast service and cheap.

Enjoyed a generous and freshly made mexican omelette which I had customized to my preferences. The refried beans did not have much flavor and their breakfast potatoes needed salt-easily rectified.The service was friendly, fast and thoughtful. I will definitely return to this spot.

Great quick breakfast or lunch spot. The restaurant has been in business for 25 years and luckily survived the pandemic loss of the office crowd. I like to go here because I can get a healthy chicken bowl and a large to-go tea at a reasonable cost. The restaurant also has beer.

I work in the area and recently discovered this gem! The food is delicious and the staff is very friendly! I can walk in on my lunch and place a to-go order and be on my way within 5 minutes. The quality of the food and the great staff here make this place a must try! They have definitely gained a new customer :)