Dang Hot 89

Okay, so this is a spot that deserves as many compliments as possible. I went with a friend and we opted to split an order of Tenders and Fries. The service has been extremely great. I am not a fan of sauces or coleslaw, I like my spice to be on the food itself. The service was incredibly friendly and gave me an extra tender when I asked for no sauces or slaw. Next, the portion sizes were incredibly generous, the tenders were *wonderfully* huge and filled me up having not eaten all day. The fries are perfectly crispy, the cheese and spices were incredible, and everything tasted fresh as could be. I want everyone to try this place it is a spice head paradise, it burns but the moment I had some water I was relaxed and the burn faded rapidly. This was at their 'hot' spice level. If you've been to T22 here in Austin, this is *better* than their food, pricing is competitive, the food is delightful, and for a simple little trailer in a parking lot? It's a find. Go here, go eat at Dang Hot 89, they need to succeed.

NOT JUST THE NAME! The food here is truly hot, so get ready to grab a beer to go with your meal.Ordered the chicken (level 2 - med) and the spicy&cheesy fries with a side of signature sauce plus ranch. YUM but even the fries aren't kidding with some spice.Flavors were great, sauces were a cooling accompaniment, and it's a perfect truck for a beer garden! Glad I got to try this place finally, but even being a "fan of some decent spice levels", I may have to stick to the JUST cheesy fries next time!

SERVICE/AMBIANCE: Dang Hot 89 is a food truck. There is plenty of parking, but there's no actual seating. There is an adjacent bar where you can sit and eat the food. It took around 25 minutes for the food to come.FOOD:I ordered the spicy bone-in fried chicken and my friend ordered the mild fried chicken sandwich. The flavor was good, but it was a bit greasy. In addition, most of the flavor was in the skin rather than the actual meat. I feel bad for giving restaurants a low rating, but it would be remiss if I left this part out. We both felt sick when we got home. I had abdominal cramping and diarrhea and my friend threw up.

Some of the juiciest and most tender spicy fried chicken I've ever had. We ordered Hot (spicy level) thighs, we ate as soon as we got them. Very crunchy breading, not very thick. I think next time we may get medium since I'm not super into spicy powder. It was not very oily, which is a huge plus. Would recommend!

I've tried the top Nashville hot chicken spots in Austin and this one takes the cake, BY FAR. I was doubtful at first (how good can fried chicken be), but I quickly became a believer. This chicken is fried fresh, the breading is beautifully done with amazing crisp and mouthwatering hot chicken spices. I love the homemade dipping sauce and the coleslaw. I ordered medium spice which I thought was a good level for me. Be patient as they have a small team. I recommend ordering ahead. On the table :- bone-in chicken (thighs, drumsticks, wings) $14.89- fried chicken sandwich (comes with fries) $13.89

I've been hearing rave reviews about Dang Hot 89 for a while and I had to try it after they moved closer to me! Its new location at Celis Brewery makes it the perfect spot to enjoy a cold beer while waiting for your food.I placed a mobile order online and headed to pick it up after 20 minutes. I highly recommend ordering online to see which items are available, and wait times can be up to 30 minutes. The owner was incredibly friendly, letting me know my order was being packed while we chatted about their recent relocation change, and how some customers were unaware of the move due to an outdated Google listing. I ordered the Bone in chicken, spicy level hot. The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with a perfect balance of heat and flavor! It reheated nicely in the air fryer the next day. Will be back to try their sandwich and tenders!

We ordered to go just in case because we order about 40 minutes before closing but arrived in time to hang out on the Celis patio and eat our food! Service was quick and super friendly! Food is amazing - I think the medium 3 chicken tenders are the star! My fiancée got the hot 3 wing combo and he was definitely feeling the heat lol but the chicken tenders are perfectly breaded, sauced and the size is insane!! We probably could've shared an entree because we definitely took some home. The coleslaw is delicious and the dang dip is so good. We got the cheesy fries which were perfect side to spicy chicken lol Overall we loved everything!! Highly recommend this place for fried chicken!!

Nut allergy friendly: I didn't ask but everything I had was good.Dang Hot 89 is a little gem of a food truck in a park of other food trucks that, if you sit and watch closely, always has people walking up to it. If you try it, you'll understand why. It is definitely a candidate for the best Nashville hot chicken in Austin. I had the Hot version of the chicken sandwich, which I didn't find to be that spicy despite it being the second from the top tier. I really appreciated that it came with fries, though you do have to order sauce separately. For the value, you get a nice serving of crispy fries and an absolutely massive sandwich. It's a real bang for your buck since the chicken is also crispy, juicy, and flavorful. The little touch of pickle and cole slaw is enough that the bread stays intact and doesn't interfere with the spices of the hot chicken. Other chicken sandwiches get soggy and messy, but this one somehow keeps it together. Overall, solid at a great price point. As this truck is a one-man show, ordering near closing time or during peak lunch hours may lead to wait times of up to an hour. Order early!

We live down the road and stop by this area sometimes for coffee and plants. So we are thrilled that this delicious food truck has been added to the neighborhood!! Stopped by a few weekends ago for the chicken tender sandwich. Food took a minute to get to us. But it was worth it!! Got the mild or medium and my mouth was tingling by the time I reached the bottom of the plate. Which was nothing compared to my friends, who went with the D1 chicken, dang hot (hottest level) and were blowing their noses the whole time! Their food came with an orange sauce similar to Cane's sauce, also good.As others mentioned, we too saw a couple items on the menu that had already run out by late afternoon. But this place is worth a visit! For sure plan ahead and set aside some extra time when you stop by. The one man working and running the whole truck is so sweet, he made sure to ask us how the food was and if we needed anything else. For me, this energy is everything. Support this local chicken spot!!

So I've heard amazing things about this food truck and I finally got a chance to check it out! Per everyone's recommendations, I ordered ahead online to avoid a long wait time/sellout. Thankfully, pickup was seamless and my order was actually ready a bit early! I decided to go with the boneless chicken sandwich at the hot spice level! It was definitely VERY spicy and absolutely DELICIOUS! The fries were great as well! Perfectly salted, crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Everything was so fresh and flavorful! I took a star off because I didn't love the bun. It was solid, but I think a Martin's potato roll or a brioche bun would've really taken it over the edge, but that's just a personal preference. Overall, fantastic chicken sandwich, definitely one you should try when in the area!