The Tastiest Chicken Shop in Mesa

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (58)

"Always good but notice the strips are getting smaller. I like the fries better than any other fast food restaurants."

Chick-A-Dee

★★★★★ 4.8 (70)

"This pace has been on my list to try, finally on a Tuesday night I might to get there. I met my big sis there. It was very quiet for awhile, then they pick up later. Offering authentic and freshly prepared Thai cuisine. It is a cozy, clean, and friendly atmosphere. Their About Us is on their wall showing the best rice from Thailand, soup, chicken, etc. We ordered a bunch a food and shared everything:1. Half & Half - Steamed skinless dark and white meat chicken served with ginger garlic rice2. Clucket - Thai seasoned bite size fried chicken3. Chicken pot stickers - Fried dumplings filled with chicken4. Steamed purple rice - As known as forbidden rice ( fiber content makes it more nutritious than many varieties of white rice)The staff member told us a little about the menu. I think she was the only person working, or maybe someone was in the back? Either way, the food was good and tasty with all the right seasonings plus cooked well. I need to come back to try the other items."

Bird Talk

★★★★☆ 3.8 (70)

"The food was ok. They used the most obnoxious font size on earth for the menu. but the service was friendly so 5/5"

Mrs Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.9 (318) • $$

"If you're looking for a good Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich, this is the place to go. We've been here a couple of times now and we'll be back. On this visit we got 3 sandwiches. 2 medium heat and 1 mild heat. They also have chicken breasts, thighs, wings, chicken wings and tenders. The sandwiches we got were full of flavor and just the right amount of heat for us. My oldest wants to try the hot on our next visit. I was surprised how big the piece of chicken was. To top it off, you get a side of yummy seasoned fries. We didn't leave a fry behind. Lol. My kids love that they had Kool Aid.We ate our food there and we were the only ones there on a Tuesday evening. It was very busy for take out orders though. They have a small inside dining area and a nice big outdoor dining area.If you like spicy chicken sandwiches, you have to try this place!"

Jollibee

★★★☆☆ 3 (482) • $$

"Did I earn my card back, G?? Psmooth972?! I'm giving this Jollibee location a solid 4 stars!! It's got a really pretty storefront, I'll start with that!I was gonna hit up the drive-thru, as I was in somewhat of a rush, but it was closed off, so I had to go inside. The place was well kept, and the dining room got a lot of sunlight from the huge windows. There was one person ahead of me. When it was my turn to order, I got 2 Peach Mango Pies and the Palabok Fiesta, finally. I was given one of those beeper thingies and thought it might take a few minutes, but to my surprise, it beeped in about 2!I walked up to the counter, and my bag was ready to go. It had everything plus a fork so I could start digging in. As soon as I got in my car, I couldn't help myself, lol! I grabbed that fork like there was no tomorrow and tasted the Palabok Fiesta for the first time ever.Now, here is where the 1 star went missing. The palabok is not horrible, but it could use a lot of improvement. The sauce is very bland and somewhat thicker than what I'm used to. The bihon noodles seemed to also be slightly overcooked as it had a mushy consistency. Besides the 2 slices of hardboiled egg (which I later discovered was actually 5-ish, they were stuck together), there's some kind of toppings like maybe ground beef or pork and what looks to be ground up pork rinds. Now, I can't go spilling my mom's secret recipe, but the sauce here could definitely use some additions to it. It's just a plain sauce, kind of like gravy. Overall, it was pretty decent for a fast food joint, but it needs some lemon wedges or calamansi!! If you don't know what that is, you're missing out! The citrus juice will definitely take it up a notch.Now, I am curious to try the Palabok from another location yet again to see if the noods are the same. Stay tuned for my next Jollibee review!! LOL"

All Cooped Up Food Truck

★★★☆☆ 2.5 (11)

"We were at Trevor's ( really nice store/bar btw) and the food truck was there that weekend night. We ordered tenders with bbq sauce, "Cain's" sauce and sweet potato fries. The orders were backed up but I take my hats off to those two hard working ladies managing it all. Food was delicious and plenty and the price was fair. They did walk and brought us the food inside the store, which was sweet and thoughtful. The order did take about 30 min to get ready, but if you have time and are enjoying yourself, why not? They couldn't make my order of fries half and half (sweet and regular), but maybe next time!"

Burger Theory

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (374) • $$

"First time at Burger Theory. Had a large group meet that was served as a burger buffet to build your own. Good selection of burgers, fixings and sides. Food was good, service was excellent. Venue was great for intended meet and greet. Probably higher score on food if ordered from menu but I totally get it. Restaurant is next to Holiday Inn. Not too far from ASU Skysong. Put this one on your list."

Nashville Hot Chicken

★★★★★ 4.5 (46)

"Nashville Hot Chicken is an absolute gem! From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with friendly smiles and a cozy atmosphere that made me feel right at home.The star of the show, of course, is the chicken. Wow! The chicken was absolutely delicious--perfectly crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with just the right amount of heat to keep things exciting. Each bite was a burst of flavor that left me craving more.The fries deserve a special mention too. They were wonderfully crunchy and paired perfectly with the chicken. It's clear they take pride in getting every detail just right.Overall, Nashville Hot Chicken has won me over with their fantastic food and welcoming vibe. I can't wait to come back and indulge in more of their mouthwatering chicken and crispy fries!"

Hot Chicken Alley

★★★★★ 4.9 (294) • $$

"Hands down, best fries in town....perfectly seasoned and perfectly crispy! I ate them all before I touched anything else on my tray, and I will be back for more. You have the choice between tenders and sliders, from no heat to hot. The spice rub has a hint of sweetness that I loved, and it pairs perfectly with the honey mustard. The tender comes with a tortilla which is nice because the spice rub does tend to get all over your fingers. Your order also comes with some fantastic pickle chips that are crisp and flavorful instead of the thin slimy ones you tend to see these days. They even have Stubborn brand sodas in fun flavors like cherry and pineapple cream.Save room for your free ice cream cone on the way out. It's the perfect way to top off a great meal. Lastly, I have to comment on the top notch customer service. Everyone was friendly, helpful, and incredibly welcoming. They clearly appreciate your business and make you feel like family when you are there."

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (18) • $$

"Raising Cane is everywhere and I like them a lot. I am glad that they are opening more stores. They are usually packed and their drive through is no joke. Hopefully with all these news opening the lines will go down and service will be faster. Even so, they are quite fast with their customer service helping take people's orders and serving the food even when they're busy. Although I have had to wait a little bit when they get really slammed with customers. I think that their French fries are usually very good. I like them as they are - they are thin. However, when they get cold our room temperature they aren't as great. They are optimal when hot. Most food is similar. It is the same with the chicken fingers. The chicken fingers are great when hot and not so great when cold. The drive through line is crazy, just as with other stores. I often see a long line of cars waiting. They have sodas, lemonade, tea and sweet tea."

Choy's Golden Rice Flour Crispy Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.5 (23)

"Got a boneless bucket to go. It took maybe 5-10 minutes for them to fry it which wasn't too bad I thought. The bucket was enough for 2-3 people depending on appetites and consisted of dark meat chunks in varying sizes. I liked the rice flour batter which made the chicken crispy and the seasoning was spot on. You have your choice of mild or hot spice level. We had the mild which was just right for me. It had just enough heat to highlight the other flavors in the batter. The to go packaging was well thought out too. The bucket has a partially open lid to let heat escape so that your chicken doesn't steam and get soggy on the way back home.The order came with a sweet/sour type sauce, a sweet mustard sauce and pickled daikon. All were full flavored and went well with the chicken. As for price, the small bucket is $11.99 which is an OK price for what you get I think."

Chickadees

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (19)

"Excellent ambiance. Perfect for groups. Their chef is super generous - he'll let you into the kitchen to see where the magic happens (and light your cigs on their stove)."

Loco Style Grindz

★★★★☆ 4.1 (26)

"The Churchill s location is excellent. Off Roosevelt. Finding parking can be a bit challenging so bring your extra patience for this task. Excellent place to eat with a group of friends since The Churchill has various food places. We enjoyed our food and drinks. Even though is august in Phoenix the mists kept it pretty cool. Will return to try the other food places. I love supporting our local peeps. Bathrooms are available and they are kept clean. Baby changing stations are also available. Water stations are also available."

Yummy Box

★★★★★ 4.6 (11)

"The food here is legit.We had wonton noodle soup, Orange chicken and Hainanese chicken rice. Everything is soooo delicious and the portion is generous. The owner here is friendly and nice. If you want authentic food, come to Yummy Box and you won't be disappointed. 10/10 stars for me"

Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken - Ahwatukee

★★★★☆ 4.1 (154) • $$

"First time at a Gus's. It is located in the former store front of Keegan's near Bank of America, across from Target. 48th and Ray Rd. Very well lit. Immediately upon entering we were warmly greeted and told we could take a seat wherever we liked. Soon our wonderful server, Jackie M, arrived to take our drink order and to answer any questions we might have. My wife and I were a little concerned as the menu says "Hot & Spicy." Both of us do not do well with spicy so Jackie suggested we try the chicken tenders as they are less spicy. We said ok and shared a serving which came with Coke slaw, beans, & a piece of white bread. The chicken was very hot (temperature) and was moist. Not too spicy for us at all. Great flavour. The sides were tasty as well. For my beverage I ordered a Diet Coke and my wife had sweet tea. BTW-If you bring the plastic cup back next visit you get 50 cents off your drink order. We finished off our meal with a piece of warm pecan pie which was very good. I highly recommend you try Gus's. We will return for sure. Can't wait for warm evenings again as they have outdoor seating too."

Pollo Lucas

★★★★☆ 4.3 (3)

"So we frequent the Pollo Lucas in Rocky Pointe (Puerto Penasco). We just got notification of this new location on their instagram account in Coolidge, AZ!So we made the 36 mile trip for date night! It was so good, kinda thought there might be a small let down because the Rocky Pointe location is so near and dear to me but there was 0 letdown.This place was amazing, the staff was great and they had futbol on their TV's, love it!We will definitely be back!"

Sorimmara

★★★★☆ 4.1 (15)

"Today I visited the newest Mala restuarant in 99 ranch market. We ordered the Mala tang, guaboarou and the shrimp guaboarou. Pros: *You can pick your own level of spiciness, your own toppings and how you like it to be cooked. (Soup or stir fry) *Cooked pretty fast*Togo container is super sturdy. *I liked the flavor of all the dishes we ordered. *Service was good. Very attentive ladies even though its in a food court Cons:*The price for the toppings is $16.99 per lb which seems too high for veggies and protein. *The shrimp guaboarou was good. But the batter was very chewy & hard to bite. (50% off with the promotion) eat it as soon as it comes out! *Need tongs in every item so that you don't contaminate veggies to raw meat and seafood. Overall we enjoyed our food & service."

sneakybird

★★★★☆ 4.2 (80) • $$

"This was a great spot with a nice switch up of the constantly fried chicken sandwiches. We tried each of the flat breads and the the island BBQ was leagues above all the others. There was however one thing there that was an unlike anything I have had elsewhere. They had a salted maple cookie that was the perfect firm to soft ratio. Not overly sweet and no over powering maple flavor with a savory salt finish.we ordered two with our meal...and 5 more to go! Highly recommend. I"

Fly Bye

★★★★☆ 4.1 (103)

"We stopped by for lunch on Saturday after seeing all the positive reviews. We arrived around 1:30pm and it was pretty busy. There were other people dining in and people picking up "to go" orders.The cashier was super friendly! She had a smile on her face and quickly greeted us. We took some time to look over the menu since we had never been in. The menu not only had pizza, but we also saw some chicken and salad options as well. We ended up ordering three pizzas. One regular and two Detroit style. I had the regular style with peperoni, my sister had the supreme - Detroit style and our friend had the Hawaiian - Detroit style.A table opened up while we ordered our food and the cashier told us she would be right over to clean it up. After the table was cleaned off we grabbed napkins, plates, and condiments and sat down. The food arrived not too long after.My pizza was hot and crispy. The crust was a little burnt but had a nice flavor. It also had a lot of pepperoni on top, which made me happy. The two Detroit style pizzas were my favorite. They were thick and full of toppings.The employee who dropped our pizza off was also friendly and he looked happy to be there. We ate fast though because it got to be super hot in there. The building faces the sun which makes it very hot inside. Overall both style of pizzas are good and the service is great! Can't wait to be back and try their chicken!"

Screaming Hot Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.8 (4)

"Screaming Hot Chicken is a Food Truck by Mingo's Louisiana Kitchen that offers a variety of chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders. We tried them recently at Food Truck Friday West in Glendale.I would have awarded 5 stars if they gave us the sandwich we ordered .....I already know that their Louisiana Hot Chicken sandwich is BOMB-DIGGITY GREAT! But I wanted to try their Nashville Hot Chicken sandwich that we ordered.... We didn't get that so I can't rate it. I had to remove one star for the mistake. Not mad because we still got an amazing sandwich.OUTSTANDING Louisiana Hot Chicken sandwich....YUM"

Monroe's Hot Chicken

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (249) • $$

"Monroe's Hot Chicken is located in Phoenix just a block away from CHASE Field and the Footprint Center. We stopped by before a Suns game and it worked out well since you are only a 5 minute walk away from the game. I have seen this location before but never actually stopped in to try it out.The menu obviously revolves around chicken and the options are tenders, popcorn, or sandwiches. The tenders come in a basket with fries and pickles (lots of fries!). We didn't get sandwiches but looking around you could see they are massive and likely no fries needed.They had a good range of hot flavors all the way from mild and southern up to "what the cluck" with Carolina reaper peppers. We went with mild (good for the kids and my father) and medium (definitely enough heat for us). The food was really good and the selection of stubborn sodas was a nice surprised to change things up from Coke and Pepsi. Overall, fair prices for downtown and very good flavors with the chicken. I would definitely stop by again before a game!"

sneakybird

★★★★★ 4.5 (268) • $$

"I got some take out from sneakybird this past month. I had wanted to check them out and the perfect opportunity arose after an event. I took advantage of their online platform. I found it overall super easy, they make it easy to customize, modify and add or remove things. I ordered I believe, "naked tenders", which you can choose from a number of dry rubs. I went for the jalapeno garlic ranch and got a side of sweet potato tater tots and a salad. The tenders were delicious. I loved having a healthier option that didn't sacrifice on flavor. The extra seasoning was delicious. I had trouble picking sauces to dip, as they have so many delicious ones! Depending on size it comes with a few. I went with ranch, sneaky and the bee siracha. The ranch was delicious and herby, the sneaky was more buffalo forward and the bee siracha had a real unique flavor, but enjoyable. I prefer fries over tots, but did enjoy them and love a sweet potato option. The salad was a bit of let down, really just shredded iceberg, but nice to have as an option still. I would enjoy seeing a mixed green more hearty veggie option. I really enjoyed having a tasty and flavorful healthier option and would definitely return. Take out was still great after a 30 minute drive and pit stop. They packaged everything well. I definitely look forward to trying some of their other flavors and offerings!"

Spirit House

★★★★★ 4.5 (117) • $$

"My wife and I had an Amazing Experience yesterday at Spirit House. Natasha was wonderful and our drinks were top notch. Her suggestions for food were totally on point and we will definitely be back! Great Job!"

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken - Camelback

★★★★★ 4.5 (180) • $$

"With locations all across North America, one should stop in to experience their award-winning fried chicken just to say you did! In all seriousness, since the recipe was shared over 60 years ago to attract food lovers alike -- this is just one of those staples you should try at least once. I tried their fried chicken for the very first time while on my trip in TN so I knew this location would not disappoint.The menu is straightforward in that individual or family orders can be selected along with all the sides the heart desires. I tried their 2-piece dark meat plate that comes standard with a side of coleslaw and a side of beans. I also ordered a small mac n' cheese to try. Everything was delicious -- so much so -- that I left no evidence of food ever touching my plate. HahaService was fantastic. All staff were attentive and attended to the dinner rush with a wonderful sense of hospitality. Large dining hall. Lots of drink options. Thoughtful wall decor.Win win all around for me."

Monroe's Hot Chicken

★★★★☆ 3.9 (763) • $$

"This is literally a place I daydream about when I am craving a spicy chicken sandwich. Monroe's has the best hot chicken in Arizona in my humble opinion. I have recommended this place to all my family and friends, and I always get a text with them telling me how much they loved it. The chicken is perfect and their spice levels are packed with flavor. People can leave poor reviews all they want based on wait times, but that doesn't change the fact that Monroe's is nothing short of perfection when it comes to their fried chicken. If you want delicious food, know that if there's a line out the door, it's for a reason. Learn to go when there's not as much traffic or learn to wait because it is definitely worth it."

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

★★★☆☆ 2.8 (21)

"Most of the canes restaurants are quite similar. People working there were friendly, kind and patient.. The fried tenders were wonderful, meaty and crunchy The toast was thick and tasty, with a hint of garlic! The French fries were abundant and crispy and the price was right.! I would return to most of this chaiin's locations. I enjoy their iced tea and coleslaw."

The Side Chick

★★★★☆ 4.2 (14)

"Great friendly service. The restaurant was Very Empty but I guess that leaves room to focus in the food, which was really good. Lemonade was good"

Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers

★★★☆☆ 3 (6)

"Food, service and location are all perfect. This is a new location in East Mesa and it's more convenient to us than the Greenfield location because it's closer to home. The drive thru was pretty busy at around 2:00pm on Sunday. Initially dining room was pretty empty but more people started coming in. Service was quick and restaurant was clean. Chicken, fries and tea were all great. Food was fresh and crispy. We did notice the price increase. For a box and a Caniac meal, we paid $30.52, a little pricey for fast food to be honest but at least the food's good."

Rite Yah Suh Jamaican Vibez

★★★★☆ 3.9 (31)

"WORTH THE WAIT!!!!!! let me tell you I have never tried Jamaican food until I ordered from here. Did they take a while yes but let me tell you everything was fresh, cooked to order, and tasted amazing!!! Do yourself a favor and try this place. I bet you will be glad you waited because the food is soooo good. The pasta was by far one of my favorite sides. The meat was cooked perfectly and so full of flavor. The plantains, rice and beans, the oxtail oh my goodness I can eat that all day!!! The brown stew man I can't find anything wrong with this place. Highly recommend it. It is located inside the highland food hub."

Nad's Chicken & Seafood

★★★★★ 4.7 (136) • $$

"The food here was alright. Nothing really jumped out as special. Just a lot of fried food. The service was alright and the place seemed clean. It had a casual ambiance to the place. I would recommend the chicken over the fish and the fries over the fried okra. Value: 6/10Service: 7/10Taste: 6/10Cleanliness: 9/10Ambiance: 6/10Would I go back? Probably not just as I feel the food should be slightly cheaper for what you get."

My House

★★★★☆ 4 (372) • $

"My House Chinese Restaurant is a culinary haven known for its quick and efficient service alongside its authentic Chinese flavors. Dishes like the Green Jade, Szechuan Beef, and Kung Pao Shrimp are standout favorites, each delivering a burst of deliciousness. With its speedy service and mouthwatering dishes, My House ensures every visit is a delightful experience for all.Ambience is calm and good to enjoy your meal peacefully."