4.6
4000+ Ratings
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken (Austin)
4.6 x (4,000+) • Chicken • Southern • American • $ • Info
117 San Jacinto Blvd
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken in South Congress, Austin, specializes in classic Southern-style fried chicken. The restaurant is particularly popular in the evening, boasting a customer rating of 4.2. Among t... More
Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken in South Congress, Austin, specializes in classic Southern-style fried chicken. The restaurant is particularly popular in the evening, boasting a customer rating of 4.2. Among the favorite dishes are the 3 Piece Dark Plate and 4 Tender Plate, with the 3 Piece Dark Plate often paired with Ranch dressing. The menu also offers a variety of sides like Mac & Cheese and Seasoned Fries, along with desserts including Pecan Pie and Chocolate Chess Pie. 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% (8)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% (7)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$21.00When 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% (14)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 • 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 Dark Plate$17.55 • 96% (53)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 • 92% (26)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 • 92% (13)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 • 95% (22)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$19.55For 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$31.65Just 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.Popular
- 12 Piece Snack$46.00 • 50% (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$8.95 • 100% (3)Our 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 • 95% (21)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% (16)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!
Sides
Desserts
Drinks
- Rating and reviews
4.6
•4000+ Ratings •
103 Reviews
Jared B.• 11/05/24Everything was awesome
Kevin D.• 10/27/24Really good food. Glad I found this location.
Marquisha C.• 10/11/24Fresh, right amount of spice.
Chevelle T.• 09/26/24it was Great
Bradley T.• 09/20/24Tasty and juicy chicken
Quinterius M.• 09/16/24Crispy
Robert J.• 09/12/24super!
Essence S.• 09/12/24Delicious
Robert J.• 09/12/24Gus has some of the best fried chicken in the world
Nicole K.• 08/19/24The best ✨
Matthew B.• 07/28/24they were great
Tanner D.• 07/22/24Best hangover cure
Marcelo S.• 07/21/24The 1/2 chicken plate is a great deal. The Mac and cheese is the best. Thumbs up best chicken.
Kendall G.• 06/22/24Yum
Jeff G.• 05/01/24Quick and accurate. Thank you!
Marquisha C.• 05/19/24Fresh plump juicy chicken, crispy okra and creamy cheesy Mac and cheese
Chris W.• 05/13/24It was good
JACOB T.• 05/11/24Yummy in my tummy
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
BRUNO S.• 04/02/24The best chicken wings in Austin and they are delicious and spicy
Jenny T.• 04/02/24Delicious chicken! The baked beans were so good! Love the hint of spice in them!
Steven K.• 03/22/24So good, tender chicken and delicious pecan pie
George G.• 03/16/24Best Fried chicken I ever had.
David M.• 03/13/24Delicious!
Elijah J.• 03/13/24so tasty bro. never had a bad experience
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
Prabhjot G.• 08/15/23Good food!
Sean Z.• 08/08/23best fried chicken ever
Lee R.• 08/08/23food is always hot and delicious. love the spice as well
Trish S.• 08/08/23best fried chicken in atx
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
Daniel C.• 01/30/23Always awesome
Anna G.• 01/30/23Delicious!
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.
