Best Wings in Dallas (2025)
Lakewood’s retro lounge turns out shatter-crisp Vietnamese-style wings dusted with Cajun spice and served with spicy and sesame-ginger-soy dips. Featured on Eater Dallas and praised by local critics for late-night reliability and character.
A family-run favorite frying to order, with whole wings that balance crunchy crust and juicy meat in mild or spicy. Frequently cited by D Magazine and highlighted by Dallas Observer for wings worth the wait.
Deep Ellum’s late-night fried chicken den leans Mexican spice and serious crunch; insiders order wings hot. Covered by Dallas Observer since opening and again for its 2024 expansion news, underscoring its staying power.
East Dallas stalwart with a sprawling patio and an impressive wing program, from battered classics to daredevil heat like the I Told You So sauce. Endorsed on multiple Eater Dallas lists.
Lakewood’s Nashville-style specialist turns out spicy, scratch-made wings and famous sandwiches. Featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and lauded by Dallas Observer for standout hot chicken.
An old-school bar with Buffalo wings that Dallas Observer has celebrated for years—order them hot or scorching and settle into a true neighborhood institution.
Deep Ellum mainstay since 1990 with wings ranging from lemon pepper to truly super hot. Regularly recommended by Eater Dallas and beloved by locals for pre-show bites and game-day fuel.
Crispy garlic-dusted Lao wings with sticky rice and papaya salad capture Dallas’s Southeast Asian flavors. Eater Dallas calls them essential; the local mini-group remains independently owned and firmly rooted in the community.
A chef-driven Deep Ellum bar where wings are pickle-brined, gluten-free dredged, and finished with inventive sauces or the much-talked-about Recycle Rub. Spotlighted by Dallas Observer and praised for elevating bar fare.
Downtown sports bar known for jumbo traditional and boneless wings in classic and creative flavors. Voted Best Wings by Dallas Observer readers in 2024, and still going strong.
