4.7
800+ Ratings
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken (Metairie)
4.7 x (800+) • 1916.2 mi • Comfort Food • American • Fried Chicken • Info
3940 Veterans Memorial Boulevard
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Rating and reviews
"Normally piping hot today it was cold but you can’t beat the flavor. I’m sure it’s because of the traffic with all of the parades today."
• Chrissy F. • 02/10/24
"First time ordering! My son and I thoroughly enjoyed it, it was awesome, and we will be ordering again…."
• Lucy R. • 04/12/24
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Sunday - Thursday
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Friday - Saturday
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Featured items
Starters
- Fried Pickle Spears$8.10 • 100% (3)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$8.10Thick 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$8.10 • 100% (3)Bite 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
- 2 Piece White Plate$12.70 • 75% (8)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 White Plate$16.10 • 100% (13)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.
- 2 Piece Dark Plate$11.50 • 88% (9)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.
- 3 Piece Dark Plate$15.00 • 100% (10)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 Wing Plate$15.00Our 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 Tenders Plate$13.80 • 100% (7)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 Tenders Plate$16.10 • 62% (8)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.
- 1/2 Chicken Plate$18.40 • 100% (10)When you just cant 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.
Snacks
- 2 Piece White Snack$8.10Our two-piece white snack includes breast and wing, perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection In peanut oil. Served with 2 pieces of white bread.
- 2 Piece Dark Snack$7.50Our 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.
- 8 Piece Snack$28.80 • 80% (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$42.60Just the chicken. Our fried chicken 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$55.20Just 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$66.70Just 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.
A La Carte
- Breast$4.60 • 87% (8)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
- Wing$3.50Each bite is a perfect balance of savory and salty flavors, with a satisfying crunch that gives way to tender and succulent meat. Make it a wing Wednesday, and order as many as your belly can handle!
- Tender$3.50Our fried chicken tender is a delicious option for those who prefer a little less spice milder flavor. Our tenders are juicy, crispy, and cooked to perfection.
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- Rating and reviews
4.7
•800+ Ratings •
52 Reviews
FREDDIE N.• 05/01/24Very good
Takasha B.• 05/22/24Chicken is spicy and good!
MARIAH L.• 05/21/24Chicken is juicy!
Heidy B.• 05/07/24Great as always
Tiffany S.• 04/25/24Awesome!!!!
Nicholas T.• 04/21/24The chicken was cooked to perfection!!!
Lucy R.• 04/12/24First time ordering! My son and I thoroughly enjoyed it, it was awesome, and we will be ordering again….
Gina C.• 04/02/24Great flavor
LANCE C.• 03/29/24BEST CHICKEN EVER
Rachel V.• 03/22/24Delicious and flavorful.
LANCE C.• 03/19/24DEEEE-LICIOUS as always
Brittany S.• 03/04/24Chicken always fresh. Chicken with the bone tastes better.
Jason B.• 02/26/24Great, I’ve had a few hiccups but overall it’s great!
David B.• 02/23/24Good
Chrissy F.• 02/10/24Normally piping hot today it was cold but you can’t beat the flavor. I’m sure it’s because of the traffic with all of the parades today.
Clayton D.• 01/26/24Best thing
JADE L.• 01/08/24Never disappoints. So yummy
Gloria D.• 01/04/24Always moist good portion
Laura P.• 12/24/23Great food
Katie B.• 12/09/23Great food
Bobby S.• 12/01/23Their fried okra is always consistently good.
Frank J.• 11/26/23Gus's chicken can be a little spicy..great taste and fresh sides! 8 out 10.
Yahshikar S.• 11/17/23Great and fressh
Christian B.• 11/12/23Love y’all food
Mally M.• 11/03/23The food was so good I about to order mor right now!!!
Ian S.• 10/19/23Gus never disappoints. Some of the best fried chicken I’ve ever had
Patrick S.• 10/18/23sweet
Laura P.• 10/13/23Great service
John T.• 10/08/23Best chicken I’ve ever had
Yahshikar S.• 09/26/23Always fresh
Yahshikar S.• 09/12/23Food is always tasty and fresh
Aisha J.• 08/22/23Everything was delicious
Vernard F.• 08/14/23Great chicken
Samantha E.• 08/07/23Always hot and crispy even as a delivery!
Rhoda M.• 08/05/23Fast service and delicious Chicken
Billy M.• 08/02/23Good
Laura P.• 07/29/23Best tenders ever!
Pierre B.• 07/22/23It was really Good!
Laura P.• 07/20/23Best chicken around!
Laura P.• 07/08/23Delicious chicken. Perfect portions. Great sides.
Tonya A.• 06/27/23Really REALLY good chicken
Zaquiante T.• 06/16/23Chicken was hot and very delicious! Literally the BEST chicken in New Orleans! Hands down!!!! ❤️
Laura P.• 06/13/23Delicious and great price for amount of food
Laura P.• 06/03/23Best chicken plates
John R R.• 05/25/23Best chicken in the city!!
Christine A.• 04/29/23Delish! Seasoned well!
LAWRENCE B.• 04/27/23good hot food
Sam G.• 04/16/23Great food.
Michelle S.• 02/04/23Food was fresh and piping hot!! Very efficient and delicious food and service
Michael H.• 01/07/23Quick and good
Ed M.• 12/26/22Good, flavorful chicken!
Eric S.• 10/19/22I love it but the driver gave me someone else's order
*Allergy Notice: Our chicken is spicy and it is fried in peanut oil.
