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3000+ Ratings
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken (Austin TX)
4.7 x (3,000+) • 1500.9 mi • Chicken • Southern • American • $ • Info
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117 San Jacinto Blvd
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken in South Congress is a highly-rated American restaurant known for its budget-friendly prices. Using local ingredients, this popular spot in Austin is a favorite among customers,... More
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken in South Congress is a highly-rated American restaurant known for its budget-friendly prices. Using local ingredients, this popular spot in Austin is a favorite among customers, especially in the evening. The top ordered items include the 3 Tender Plate, Ranch, and Leg, while the 3 Tender Plate and 4 Tender Plate are commonly ordered together. Less
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Rating and reviews
"Our new favorite fried chicken place. Great flavor; spicey just the way we like it. May i suggest that you not cook the breast as long as you do other portions. Thank you"
• TERI F. • 06/08/22
"Some of the best fried chicken I’ve had in Austin so far!! So delicious and juicy and also the spice and seasoning 🤌🏾"
• Jesse V. • 02/12/24
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Sunday - Thursday
11:15 AM - 8:45 PM
Friday - Saturday
11:15 AM - 9:45 PM
Featured items
Starters
- Fried Pickles$10.10 • 100% (7)Our fried pickle spears are coated in a crispy batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing, Perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying as a snack, this combination is a crowd pleaser that will leave you wanting more!
- Fried Green Tomatoes$10.10 • 100% (4)Thick slices of green tomato, fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, while remaining tender on the inside. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing to perfectly complement the tart flavor of the tomatoes.
- Fried Okra$9.50Bite sized pieces of okra, coated in a cornmeal breading and fried until golden brown and crispy. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing. A true southern staple.
Plates
- 1/2 Chicken Plate$21.00 • 73% (26)When you just can~t decide on your favorite piece of chicken, order them all. Our half chicken plate includes a breast, wing, thigh, and leg all hand-battered and made to order. Served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.
- 2 Piece Dark Plate$13.80 • 100% (12)Our two-piece dark meal features a hand-battered, made to order thigh and leg cooked to perfection and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.
- 2 Piece White Plate$13.80 • 91% (12)Our two-piece white meal features a hand-battered, made to order breast and wing, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.
- 3 Piece Dark Plate$17.55 • 94% (39)Our three-piece dark meal features a hand-battered, made to order thighs and a leg cooked to perfection and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.
- 3 Piece White Plate$17.55 • 90% (22)Our three-piece white meal features a hand-battered, made to order breasts and a wing, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.
- 3 Piece Wing Plate$16.70 • 100% (3)Our three-piece wing plate features three hand-battered, made to order chicken wings, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.
- 3 Tender Plate$16.70 • 94% (19)For those looking for a lower level of spice, our three-piece tender plate features three juicy chicken tenders, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.
- 4 Tender Plate$19.55 • 94% (17)For those looking for a lower level of spice, our four-piece tender plate features four juicy chicken tenders, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread
- 2 Piece Breast Special$11.75
Snacks
- 8 Piece Snack$31.65 • 100% (5)Just the chicken. Our 8-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust, and fried in peanut oil.
- 12 Piece Snack$46.00 • 75% (4)Just the chicken. Our 12-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust, and fried in peanut oil.
- 16 Piece Snack$59.80Just the chicken. Our fried chicken 16-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust, and fried in peanut oil.
- 20 Piece Snack$72.45Just the chicken. Our fried chicken 20-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust, and fried in peanut oil.
- 2 Piece Dark Snack$8.95Our two-piece dark snack includes a thigh and leg, perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection in peanut oil. Served with 2 pieces of white bread.
- 2 Piece White Snack$8.95Our two-piece white snack includes breast and wing, perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection In peanut oil. Served with 2 pieces of white bread.
A La Carte
- Breast$4.90 • 90% (10)We start with the freshest, hand-trimmed, and battered bird. Our chicken is in a batter verses a breading which seals in the juices and seasonings. The result is mouthwatering chicken breasts that are crispy, juicy, and flavorful.
- Leg$4.05 • 100% (8)We start with the freshest, hand-trimmed, and battered bird. The result is mouthwatering chicken legs that are crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside. Easy to eat on the go!
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Drinks
- Rating and reviews
4.7
•3000+ Ratings •
85 Reviews
Kristine C.• 05/03/24Crispy chicken, nice portions, and delicious sides - great for my first time in Texas!
Gregory P.• 04/25/24Everything was good.
Shayla S.• 04/25/24Delicious!!!
Brandon D.• 04/19/24It’s really good
craig P.• 04/15/24Best chicken in town
Jenny T.• 04/02/24Delicious chicken! The baked beans were so good! Love the hint of spice in them!
BRUNO S.• 04/02/24The best chicken wings in Austin and they are delicious and spicy
Steven K.• 03/22/24So good, tender chicken and delicious pecan pie
George G.• 03/16/24Best Fried chicken I ever had.
Elijah J.• 03/13/24so tasty bro. never had a bad experience
David M.• 03/13/24Delicious!
Daniel R.• 03/09/24The best!
amanda G.• 03/06/24The right amount of spice and food!
P D.• 02/28/24That chicken batter is unlike anything I’ve ever had before!! Amazing flavor!!!
Marquisha C.• 02/24/24Extra crispy, just the right seasoning blend.
Jesse V.• 02/12/24Some of the best fried chicken I’ve had in Austin so far!! So delicious and juicy and also the spice and seasoning 🤌🏾
Gabriel D.• 02/03/24The best
Jessica H.• 01/25/24Delish!! You have to try it!
Beth K.• 01/22/24Juicy chicken and fantastic baked beans
Marcy W.• 01/10/24Crispy and delicious chicken wings!
Jacob T.• 01/09/24Yummy
Jacorey P.• 12/24/23Great Food
Behzad M.• 12/10/23Best fried chicken
Peng Q.• 12/05/23Delicious!
Gina G.• 11/30/23Always good even when order is shorted. Lol
Heidi D.• 11/28/23Delicious
David H.• 11/26/23because the always forget to add my ice cream
RALPH Y.• 11/11/23very good food
Steven R.• 11/10/23NA
Jasmine Y.• 11/10/23Tasty
Kim J.• 11/04/23Chicken was delicious
Ethan B.• 10/18/23Chicken is delicious. Sides are delicious. Plentiful portions. Cannot recommend enough!!!!!!!
ASHA J.• 10/14/23Super yummy chicken, greens, fries, and Mac and cheese. Just all around awesome!
Travis S.• 10/14/23Awesome fried chicken!
Alexander B.• 10/04/2310/10 fried chicken, and good sides too.
Angela C.• 10/03/23Good fried chicken
Amy M.• 09/17/23Delicious
Leon T.• 09/16/23Good
Gina G.• 09/05/23The is by far my favorite fried chicken! It’s so consistently delicious whether fresh or reheated in the air fryer.
Juan M.• 09/04/23Best chicken
Aaron G.• 09/03/23Golf
Jessica C.• 08/30/23Amazing Fried Chicken!
Johnnie E.• 08/24/23Awesome chicken flavor!
Steven S.• 08/20/23An institution of Austin.
Casey M.• 08/18/23Great food
Apoorv M.• 08/15/23Good food!
Trish S.• 08/08/23best fried chicken in atx
Lee R.• 08/08/23food is always hot and delicious. love the spice as well
Sherwood Z.• 08/08/23best fried chicken ever
Britnie B.• 08/02/23Amazing food!
Angelica D.• 08/01/23This is the best chicken in town.
Antuan W.• 07/28/23Great food.
Behzad M.• 07/28/23Great
Gray S.• 07/27/23Tasted great
VICTOR C.• 07/25/23Classy and flavorful chicken!
Andrew J.• 07/20/23Best fried chicken hands down
Jay S.• 07/19/23Delicious
Ria R.• 07/13/23So tasty and crispy! Love it!
Emanuel P.• 07/11/23Awesome food
Behzad M.• 07/03/23Best fried chicken in Austin.
Henry P.• 06/22/23Great
Victoria K.• 06/13/23Best fried chicken ever
ANGELINA L.• 05/27/23Literally the best fking fried chicken ever. Gus slaaaayyeddd.
Brad H.• 05/01/23The best friwd chicken that I’ve had my entire life… and I’m not saying those words lightly.
Heather W.• 02/12/23Delicious!
Ray F.• 02/09/23Good
Anna G.• 01/30/23Delicious!
Daniel C.• 01/30/23Always awesome
James A.• 01/16/23Gus’s is the best
Emanuel A.• 11/26/2210
Kevin R.• 09/28/22Great spice fantastic coleslaw!
James A.• 08/23/22Gus’s never disappoints
Rodney T.• 08/09/22Ggggguuuuusssss’s is awesome chicken
Ria R.• 07/26/22The chicken was incredible! So juicy and tasty! Loved it!
Kris M.• 07/14/22Deelish! Chicken and tenders were perfect. Really hit the spot.
Silvia L.• 06/20/22Delicious and a very large portion - enough for a second meal! Thanks!
TERI F.• 06/08/22Our new favorite fried chicken place. Great flavor; spicey just the way we like it. May i suggest that you not cook the breast as long as you do other portions. Thank you
Stephanie P.• 04/21/22Best fried chicken, period.
Hirohiko I.• 02/24/22Delicious.
Margaret D.• 02/10/22It was great as always
John R.• 01/18/22Well packed, warm and fresh. Legs and wings are oddly small but very tasty.
Mitchell G.• 01/14/22First time, won’t be the last.
Kimberla G.• 12/29/21The food was tasty
John B.• 12/01/21Awesome
Brianne D.• 09/06/21Always delicious and great delivery.
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*Allergy Notice: Our chicken is spicy and it is fried in peanut oil.
