Frenchy's Chicken

"A Houston staple without a doubt, Frenchy’s Chicken has multiple locations around the city, but our favorite is only a few minutes away from Texas Southern University on Scott Street. Since opening in the ‘60s, their golden-brown fried chicken, boudin links, and gris gris sauce has kept this place busy day and night. The chicken here is consistently crispy and comes with an ACG (Audible Crunch Guarantee) every time. When you order here, you’ll wait anywhere from 20-30 minutes to get your food (yes, even if you’re in the drive-thru), but if even Beyoncé mentions it in one of her songs—it’s clearly worth the wait. " - gianni greene, chelsea thomas

"You can’t have a conversation about the best fried chicken in the city without mentioning Frenchy’s. The line at the Scott St. location in the Third Ward is usually down the block, and most folks are there for the crackling chicken. Maybe the most quintessential fried chicken on the list, the drumsticks and wings at Frenchy’s are coated in a spice that makes them worth the wait." - chelsea thomas, gianni greene

"For quick and legendary chicken, it’s hard to beat this local franchise, which uses a recipe inspired by its founder’s New Orleans roots. Expect thin, but thoroughly seasoned chicken skin bursting with Creole spices and a range of Louisiana-style sides like gumbo, dirty rice, and jambalaya. Staying awVisit its Scott Street location by the University of Houston to experience the iconic fried chicken in style. The owner’s dream location features Bourbon Street-esque balconies and arches, a double drive-thru, a front porch entrance, and a sidewalk cafe." - Brittany Britto Garley

"Beyoncé has long boasted her love of Frenchy’s, a longtime Houston institution and one of the original fried chicken drive-thrus in the city. Her most recent celebration of its fried chicken wings and thighs, depicted in “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé,” illustrated Houstonians’ love for the fried chicken spot. Founded in 1969 by New Orleans native Percy Creuzot, the local chain serves up crispy seasoned chicken and Creole-style sides, like boudin balls, collard greens, and gumbo, along with po-boys, fried fish and sweet potato pie." - Kayla Stewart

"Frenchy’s Chicken has multiple locations around the city, but you’ll know you’re at the right one (in the Third Ward ) when you see a parade of cars waiting to turn into the drive-thru. Since opening in the ‘60s, their golden-brown fried chicken, savory boudin links, and gris gris sauce has kept this place busy day and night. The chicken here is consistently crispy that comes with an ACG (Audible Crunch Guarantee) every time. When you order here, you’ll wait anywhere from 20-30 minutes to get your food (yes, even if you’re in the drive-thru), but it’s so good that even Beyoncé mentioned it in one of her songs—so it’s clearly worth the wait. " - Chelsea Thomas, Gianni Greene