4.7
1500+ Ratings
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken (San Antonio)
4.7 x (1,500+) • 1488.8 mi • American • Fried Chicken • $$ • Info
812 S. Alamo St.
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Rating and reviews
"The chicken is exceptional—nice variety of sides to choose from too! The fried okra was perfect. My husband thought the pie was a bit dry but perhaps should have ordered it with the ice cream option. If you're looking for good, crisp mosist fried chicken, this is the place! We'll be back."
• Marlene P. • 03/10/24
"Great fried chicken! Would love to see y'all use more environmentally friendly packaging, instead of Styrofoam."
• Lane A. • 03/26/23
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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$10.10 • 92% (13)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% (6)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
- 2 Piece White Plate$13.80 • 93% (15)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$17.55 • 83% (18)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$13.80 • 100% (10)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$17.55 • 89% (19)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$16.70Our 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$16.70 • 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$19.55 • 87% (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$21.00 • 92% (13)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.
Snacks
- 2 Piece White Snack$8.95 • 100% (4)Our two-piece white snack includes a breast and wing, perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection In peanut oil. Served with 2 pieces of white bread.
- 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.
- 8 Piece Snack$31.65 • 100% (3)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$46.00Just 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$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.
A La Carte
- Breast$4.90 • 100% (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
- Wing$4.05Each 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$4.05 • 100% (6)Our 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
•1500+ Ratings •
94 Reviews
Gilbert G.• 05/01/24Always I mean ALWAYS fresh and hot. TY
Charles L.• 05/26/24Best fried chicken, great Mac & cheese!!!
DAVID G.• 05/04/24juicy and tender chicken, delicious sides
leslie B.• 04/30/24Very good
Catherine T.• 04/26/24Delicious
ROXANNE B.• 04/26/24undoubtedly the best tasting fried chicken in San Antonio
Candace E.• 04/22/24Fried chicken was so great!
RENE A.• 04/21/24amazing
Shereen F.• 04/20/24Well seasoned and delicious!
James H.• 04/17/24Best fried chicken in SA
Danielle F.• 04/15/24They’re so friendly and the food is delicious!
Ryan J.• 03/29/24Everything was cooked perfectly and the BEST!!
Kimberly D.• 03/19/24Great
Ishmael F.• 03/19/24best fried chicken ypu can buy
Symitria E.• 03/16/24good chicken
Veronica B.• 03/13/24Go to place for soul food
Marlene P.• 03/10/24The chicken is exceptional—nice variety of sides to choose from too! The fried okra was perfect. My husband thought the pie was a bit dry but perhaps should have ordered it with the ice cream option. If you're looking for good, crisp mosist fried chicken, this is the place! We'll be back.
Veronica B.• 03/07/24Their food is always delicious 🤤 My go to for homie foods
Veronica B.• 02/27/24Great spot for soul food
Jason P.• 02/25/24Best chicken hands down!
Marilyn A.• 02/25/24Good food
Jeanette B.• 02/20/24Great food! Quick delivery
Melisa M.• 02/17/24This chicken is AMAZING on every level. It is a must try and then will become you're favorite!!
William Lane J.• 02/15/24great fried chicken
Bridget M.• 01/15/24Good southern food - so delicious.
J. G. W.• 12/22/23Awesome fried chicken
Mils D.• 12/17/23Best of the best
Joshua P.• 12/14/23Their fried chicken is the best
Rekeshia T.• 12/08/23it's awesome
Gilbert G.• 12/03/23This is the Best chicken with the perfect spices
Stephen C.• 11/26/23Hot and juicy with excellent flavor.
Gregory G.• 11/20/23Food was great. Nicely cooked and delicious.
Antonio Z.• 10/28/23delicious
PHILLIP L.• 10/26/23Best fried chicken I ever had, sorry grandma.
Angelica P.• 10/26/23Great price hot food
Kathryn P.• 10/13/23Portions are large and everything was delicious!
Gregory G.• 10/04/23Their fried chicken is so delicious and divine. The portions are huge.
Brenda F.• 10/01/23The Chicken was still hot, and the sides were very good.
Patricia B.• 09/12/23Because it taste great
Gisella C.• 09/05/23I could eat this fried chicken all day, every day!
Daniel A.• 09/04/23Quickly and hot
Brandon W.• 08/01/23Some of the best fried chicken I’ve had in a long time.
Paola C.• 08/01/23Best chicken
Christopher L.• 08/01/23The absolute best! Tender, juicy, & just the right amount of spice. Sides are on point too.
Laura S.• 08/27/23Great food!
John L.• 08/27/23The Best Southern chicken in all Of San Antonio.
Richard H.• 08/21/23Food is great
Cindy K.• 08/21/23Perfectly seasoned, delivered while still piping hot, this chicken knocked my socks off!
Diana G.• 08/20/23Spicy chicken got dark meat and juicy. The Mac and cheese was incredible
KATHLEEN K.• 08/20/23Crispy
Venus C.• 08/19/23simply the best fried chicken I've had
L C.• 08/08/23Delicious food that is always fresh and cooked to perfection 😊
Erin M.• 08/05/23Yum
Joe D.• 08/03/23Great quality, consistent, fast and delicious
Lori S.• 08/01/23""" Love the slight kick to the chicken"""
Richard G.• 07/15/23Best chicken I’ve had in a while!
Karol W.• 07/12/23Amazing taste and sides!
Richard S.• 07/11/23Delicious and juicy chicke,. great seasoning, great flavor
Ben B.• 07/09/23dependable : )
Waseem D.• 07/02/23amazing
Gregory G.• 06/30/23The best fried chicken in the Alamo City
Adrian M.• 06/29/23Great chicken at a reasonable price.
Gilbert G.• 06/23/23Really the Best Chicken ever. Never disappoints
MONIQUE W.• 06/16/23best chicken ever (:
Robin K.• 06/01/23Perfect fried chicken (a little spicy for some) sides are delicious. Always hot & fresh!
Autumn J.• 05/20/23Good!
james S.• 05/16/23Tasty chicken and sides
Tamara B.• 05/01/23Has the best seasoning on the chicken!
Sam E.• 04/23/23Nice!
Tony G.• 04/16/23Best chicken in San Antonio - consistent 100%
Alex S.• 04/14/23very good food
John L.• 04/04/23The very best, southern Fried chicken I have tasted in over 20 years.
Loraine T.• 03/29/23I love eating there it so good
Lane A.• 03/26/23Great fried chicken! Would love to see y'all use more environmentally friendly packaging, instead of Styrofoam.
EUGENE Y.• 03/22/23Always on point!
MICHAEL C.• 03/04/23Love it
Marty T.• 02/25/23Best fried chicken in the city
Savannah B.• 02/18/23My favorite go to place when I don’t feel like cooking!
Jia H.• 02/17/23fried chicken like how your grandma makes it. nothing fancy but so so good
Charlene G.• 01/26/23Chicken was good and tasty and loved it because it was spicy too🫶🏼
Jessica C.• 09/08/22This place never disappoints !
Fernando F.• 07/04/22Tasty, Delicious and great portion.
Willie M.• 06/26/22Excellent all around.
Jennifer H.• 06/22/22Fresh, delicious food!
Terrance S.• 05/17/22The skin on the chicken to die for!
Kenneth O.• 03/23/22Great
Damon N.• 02/19/22Gus’s Cares, my order was well put together.
Clint G.• 11/03/21Great food, but I would really appreciate delivery orders to be sealed.
Laura C.• 10/24/21The best hot chicken in town
Ken G.• 10/13/21Good fried chicken
Marcus C.• 09/12/21Usually dine at the Austin location it was just as good delivered to my hotel!
Damon N.• 09/10/21Gus’s is Awesome a d my delivery was flawless!
John C.• 08/29/21Easily the best fried chicken in San Antonio!!!
Sarah G.• 08/26/21great food and service. fast too
*Allergy Notice: Our chicken is spicy and it is fried in peanut oil.
