Ricky's Hot Chicken

This place is on point every visit. The food is fresh, it never smells like old oil or stinky even with all the fried food selections. The open air kitchen is always organized and clean. Staff has a smile and willing to make your experience better. The only challenge we've had here is trying to put out the heat on some of our mouths and the slip and slide that is the bathroom! Mind your step....Check out either Ricky's location, but this one has better seating options and closer to home for us to make the trek more often....Also, don't sleep on those fireballs, they are amazing.

With the intern and our thing is Hot Chicken. This has officially dethroned Houston Hot, the intern described it as "I feel like I went thro all the phases of grief" , he is 15, lmao. The levels of flavor is amazing. I finished my SANDO with just breading and slaw and still wanted more. In "D" I have had Hattie's , Mikes, and Babes here and this is a better bite of chicken. Service is quick and attentive. The tables are nice PLUS there are outlets all along the booth seating, NICE. I could keep going on with all kinds of superlatives, but I'm gonna order some chicken to go now and take a nap.Late night: the Sando was still great and NOT mushy after being on a counter for a few hours. The hotel room doesn't have a Microwave. PART TWO (the next day):Gosh darn right we came back the next day!!! We both had the Chicken n Waffles. nom-nom-nom-nom-nom!! The "crunch" of the bird was the most impressive. never got soggy during the meal. The waffles and syrup were good as well. I discovered how hot is hot based on the lack of slaw in the bite and I was sweating (could've been the prior nights activities, maybe). I prolly would do this with the tenders so it is easier to eat.

The best hot chicken I have had in Dallas so far.Atmosphere/Ambiance - 5/5 - Pretty good sized restaurant. Good for mid sized groups. Staff - 5/5 - Friendly. Will provide heat recommendationsFood/Drink - Ordered the following:Tenders - 5/5 - I recommend the Hot flavor if you like heat, but do not want to burn your throat off. I have had A-Bomb, and it is bad going in and out both ways haha.The Sando - 5/5 - Great sandwich. Highly recommend. Again, go for Hot for heat lovers.Vinegar Slaw - 5/5 - Get this to cut the heat. Mac n Cheese - 4/5 - Pretty good. A must get when eating hot chicken.Overall, this is my favorite go-to for Nash Hot Chicken in Dallas. I go for just the tenders and sandwich, but maybe one day I will try the Leg & Thigh combo.Definitely coming back.

I like spicy food and have never tried Nashville hot chicken. So today when I took a break from working, I decided to get to try Ricky's. From the time I walked in the door I was greeted by pleasant staff. My order was prepared fresh and quickly. The wings were huge, flavorful and well seasoned. I got the mild with ranch and comeback sauce. For my side I got the mac & cheese, which is some of the best restaurant mac & cheese I've had. This place is a quick food restaurant but without a drive-thru. The decor is simplistic with wood and metal seating. I will be back to try all of the heat levels that I can stand and the other sides. They ran out of banana pudding so I was disappointed, so I'll definitely have to come back.

Food was really good! I'd been to the Richardson location before, and happy this location is closer to home. We went one evening for dinner. When we arrived, there were a few people there but not too busy. By the time we finished, more people were flowing in. We ordered at the counter with the help of the worker some the rest of my family hadn't been there before. After ordering, we got our drinks and found a table. Food arrived shortly afterwards. Everyone enjoyed their food. I had the birds nest and it was tasty. My hubby loved that there we tv's inside and he could watch some football games. He'd definitely go back to watch games. Overall, good visit.

Oh my lord, I'm so happy this location opened up. The Richardson one is always so packed and this place has ample space to eat. The portions are slightly smaller here than Richardson but the taste is still on par. This is hands down the best place to eat for Tennessee Hot Chicken. The chicken is wonderfully tender and has a delightful crispy exterior. Always always get the Bird's Nest here. It's a magical bed of hot chicken topped with a generous portion of fries, and coleslaw. The comeback sauce drizzled on top of it just makes a wonderful blend of savory flavors packed with heat. They have a self serve station too. In the unlikely event you have leftovers, you can hop over and pack up your food to go.

Ricky's has a rustic vibe that's both cozy and inviting. I swung by for a quick lunch on Friday. There's a good mix of small booths and larger tables, making it a flexible spot for any group size.The menu is simple and straightforward: pick your entrée, choose your spice level, and add sides if you want. I went for three mild jumbo tenders with a side of mac and cheese. The tenders arrived quickly and were huge, hot from the fryer with a crunchy, well-seasoned breading that really stood out. The meat was tender and juicy--definitely the highlight of the meal.The mac and cheese was decent but pretty basic, nothing that really impressed. One interesting aspect was the self-service model; you grab your utensils and boxes behind you when you pick up your food and get your own drinks, which adds to the casual vibe.Overall, Tender Haven is a solid option for comfort food in a laid-back setting. The service was fast, and while the sides could use a little work, the jumbo tenders are worth the visit.

Service- super friendly staff, very attentive and friendly. Ambiance- for a Sunday morning at 11:30 there were a decent number of diners but the floors and tables need some cleaning. Food- hubby ordered the Sando-hot and I ordered the birds nest-medium and a side of Mac and cheese. The food came with drinks and the total was right under $30. We did not order extra sauce lol. I wish places would include the price of sauce in their food . The birds nest had hot chicken pieces with slaw and fries. They put a good amount of their comeback sauce over the top. The comeback sauce had a sweet flavor which paired perfectly with the hot chicken. It was a flavor combustion of goodness. My husband had the Sandi and enjoyed every bit. I didn't get to try it so I feel that review speaks for itself. The Mac and cheese was creamy and delicious but I would have expected more experimentation of flavor in their Mac and cheese like we had in our meals. Overall this is a solid 4/5. We would absolutely come back.

Everytime I see someone's post of Nashville Hot Chicken,I drool. The whole hot chicken thang was cooking along until it took the country. Still,it was probably 2 years after everyone else had sampled it that I chimed in.Ricky's is my 3rd Nashville Hot Chicken place to try over the last few years. It seems hot chicken places are multiplying faster than hamburger and BBQ joints.The other day Ricky's pooped up on my Yelponator as I was scouting about. I marked it to come back to at an opportune time. That would be today. I had previewed the menu and knew what I wanted.The Sando! I thought,if mine looks anything like the promotional pics and Yelp post,I'll be happy. It's hard to believe they have split hours. 11-2 and 4-9. I almost never see that in casual dinning. But,doesn't matter. What does matter is the food.Typical counter order,point of sale,call your name ,place. Design vibe is my pet peve. Black ceiling,funky layout,cheap fixtures. However,that still gets a pass if the grub is knock your socks off right?The Sando at medium heat was good. Not eyes rolling back good but good. The crinkle fries also good at medium heat. Overall my experience was unexciting. I would go again but not seek it out. A lot of the overhead lights were out as if to save money? The environment needs heavy work.If youre into scratching as many Nashville hots off your list as possible,go. If you're in the area go. It's not bad just not great

I had the tenders combo. They were large pieces of white chicken breast with a fried crust on them. They douse them with a sauce so it's not too oily. Xhot is really hot and they have a level above this!The fries are crinkled with a hot spice on them. Very good.