Willie's Chicken Shack

I was born and raised in the city but this was my first time trying this place and it was good. Very much overpriced but that's what I would expect being in Canal Street right by Bourbon St. It's smack dab in tourist town. The person who rang up my food didn't speak very much English so asking questions was torture even with Google translate. Yet, the food came out super fast and was piping hot! Loved that. It was good too...a tad bit too salty for me but I barely add salt to anything. I think for most palates, they've hit the nail in the head.

Better than Popeyes? Who cares, Popeyes died years ago.Better than old Popeyes? No way, but good enough chicken in a pinch and red beans & rice was solid. Catfish was a joke.Come on Willie you can do much better! Do you even care?Tourist price gouge alert!

Willie's Chicken Skack down here in New Orleans is a bit like Kentucky Fried up in the Chicago area ... a well-respected name in a chain of chicken stores. We visited this outlet on New Year's Day 2025. Very good chicken, nicely breaded, and finish-fried to order. Nice sauces for dipping, but flaccid fries for a side. We had a four.piece dinner, a three piece tenders, and a red beans and rice. The chicken was 4 stars as was the rice. Fries only get 2 stars, while the sauces earn 3. The storefront was a long narrow room ... mostly clean, with blaring music. The bathrooms were dirty. So for ambiance they get a 2. The fella taking orders could not have been less interested ... he gets a zero.So in sum, 4 star chicken and rice, 2 star fries and ambiance, with a zip for service. All told ... 3 stars.

This was a good place to grab a quick meal. The atmosphere was nice for it being on strip, and had good flavor for a slice of pizza and wings. The food came out hot and quickly. Overall a good place to go after a long night out

Ordered:2pc Dark Chicken Combo (~$14): thigh & drumstick served with honey glazed biscuit + fries + one dipping sauceDiet Coke bottle (~$4)Aya's take:You honestly have to go out of your way to NOT try Willie's because it's absolutely everywhere in the French Quarter. It's also hard to miss given their flashy and vibrant colors and loud music. I had Willie's once before and remember it being so good. This was our last stop in NOLA and I knew I couldn't leave without some good ol' fried chicken. The 2pc Chicken Combo gives you a taste of everything - the chicken, the fries, and the biscuit. The chicken is fried fresh and came out steaming out. The thigh is my favorite piece and this one was super juicy and tender; also super greasy but I guess what can you expect for fast food. The fries were also crispy and lightly seasoned. The honey glazed biscuit was surprising; soft, buttery, and sweet. What's not to like? It didn't hit the spot quite like last time but it was still pretty solid! Give it a try!

The tenders were decent. The wings were not great (too much breading, not a lot of flavor, and not tossed in anythintg). In a pinch, not horrible. But popeyes is better.

Willy's Chicken in New Orleans was the perfect choice for a quick yet delicious meal! The food was incredibly good--seasoned and fried to crispy perfection. The drinks were also fantastic. I've been to New Orleans over a dozen times and always wanted to try this spot, as the aroma wafts through the air and draws you in. I'm so happy I finally stopped by, and I know I'll be returning again and again!

You go to a chicken place in New Orleans because:A. This isn't your first time in New Orleans.B. You want something quick because you're hungry.C. You had a po boy, red beans and rice, alligator, gumbo, bread pudding, etc., alreadyD. All of the above.The answer is D. And I would still say skip Willie's. It's just not that good. Sorry to hate on them because people love Willie's that's either because they can't cook, they mama won't cook, and they grandma don't cook chicken:Plenty of Willie's all over so go if you need to, the positive is it's quick and you have a great choice of cold frosty drinks...that's why you really go.Oh yeah and their biscuits are good.Service was cool, but the counters were the napkins and sauces were...DIRTY. Not cool and no thanks.

Great Cajun chicken tenders with a tangy BBQ sauce! Their honey biscuits are good fresh but they are hit or miss depending on when they were made. Great staff- friendly and honest. We were regulars while visiting.

Had to stop by lil Wayne's spot! Chicken is good and the biscuit is fire! I wasn't a fan of the fries but that won't stop me from coming back!