Nando's, the South African sensation, brings its spicy peri-peri chicken and lively atmosphere to Austin's Mueller, perfect for casual feasting and flavor exploration.
"Nando’s has locations all across the world, and the latest addition to this small empire of peri-peri chicken joints is right here in Mueller. In addition to quarter, half, and whole chickens, expect protein bowls, sandwiches, and salads." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"The eagerly-awaited Austin expansion of the popular South African global fast-casual chain restaurant finally opened in Mueller in mid-November. The star of the menu is its grilled chicken marinated in a spicy peri peri pepper sauce. There are whole chickens, wings, breasts, thighs, legs, and livers, along with sandwiches, wraps, salads, and much more. There are indoor and outdoor dine-in services." - Brittany Britto Garley, Nadia Chaudhury
"It’s not usually a big deal when a new chain pops up in Austin, but most chains aren’t Nando’s. Even with a spacious dining room and patio, the South African chicken joint fills up quickly. It sits on a corner of Mueller that overlooks B.D. Riley’s and neighborhood residents walking their dogs, which makes for nice scenery as you dunk generous portions of grilled meat in any (or all) of Nando’s chili sauces. In addition to quarter, half, and whole chicken, the menu has protein bowls, sandwiches, wraps, salads, cocktails, and beer. Share a big order with a group—there are a bunch of good sides worth sampling, like the brussels sprouts topped with housemade ranch." - Matthew Jacobs
"Nando’s is most known for its grilled chicken marinaded in a peri peri pepper-spices-herbs sauce (also spelled as “peri peri” or referred to as African Bird’s Eye chiles). The poultry is available in various forms — whole, wings, breasts, thighs, legs, and even livers. Then there are chicken-studded rice bowls and salads; sandwiches; and platters with chips (meaning fries). Sides include mac and cheese, roasted cauliflower, Portuguese rice, sweet potatoes, and more. Desserts include Naughty Natas (Portuguese custards), gooey brownies, and raspberry cheesecakes, among others. There are also lots of hot sauces made with peri peri, like the lemon-herb and garlic. Drinks include draft beers, wines, cocktails, and sodas. The physical Nando’s was designed by noted restaurant architect Michael Hsu. There are yellow tiles, wooden details and furniture, pendant lights that look like Johannesburg’s skyline, and more. There are also South African contemporary artworks on the walls through a partnership with the South African organization Creative Block. There’s the indoor dining room and the outdoor patio." - Nadia Chaudhury
"This is the year national and international chicken chains descend upon Austin. This time, it’s this South African chain restaurant, which opened its first local spot this year within the Origin Hotel. The chicken is made using peri peri marinade, plus lots of salads, wraps, sandwiches, and sides and drinks." - Nadia Chaudhury
