The Potluck

Restaurant · South Austin

The Potluck

Restaurant · South Austin

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5700 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745

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Huge, crunchy wings with mystery flavors, open late.  

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5700 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745 Get directions

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5700 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745 Get directions

+1 737 781 2893
thepotluckatx.com
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The 18 Best Late-Night Spots In Austin - Austin - The Infatuation

"The Potluck is open until 5am every night, and if you need chicken wings after that hour, maybe consider taking a quick nap. There’s an element of surprise when ordering from this South Austin trailer. While a few options like “pineapple sunrise” or “supreme sriracha” give hints about the flavors, most of the wings have names like “hot girl” or “star dust” with emoji descriptors that only provide vague clues. If you’re OK with a little mystery, tell them what you like—spice level, and wet or dry—then sit back and enjoy your 4am snack." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs

https://www.theinfatuation.com/austin/guides/late-night-food-austin
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The Potluck - Review - Garrison Park - Austin - The Infatuation

"There’s an element of surprise when you order wings at The Potluck, a late-night trailer in South Austin serving wings, po’boys, and fries. The wings are huge, with a very fine breading that adds a little extra crunch. While a few options like “pineapple sunrise” or “supreme sriracha” give hints about the flavors, most of the wings have names like “hot girl” or “star dust” with emoji descriptors that only provide vague clues. If you’re OK with a little mystery, tell them what you like—spice level, and wet or dry—then sit back and enjoy your 4am snack. Our favorite is the “loose cannon,” topped with a thick dusting of (probably) Cajun and ranch seasonings. photo credit: Nicolai McCrary" - Nicolai McCrary

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The 15 Best Chicken Wings in Austin - Austin - The Infatuation

"There’s an element of surprise when you order wings at The Potluck, a 24/7 trailer in South Austin serving wings, po’boys, and fries. The wings are huge, with a very fine breading that adds a little extra crunch. While a few of the options like “pineapple sunrise” or “supreme sriracha” give hints about the flavors, most of the wings have names like “hot girl” or “star dust” with emoji descriptors that only offer a vague indicator. Our favorite is the “loose cannon,” topped with a thick dusting of (probably) cajun and ranch seasonings. If you’re OK with just a little mystery, tell them what you like—spice level, and wet or dry—then sit back and enjoy a surprise at any hour of the day." - nicolai mccrary, raphael brion

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Jacqueline Carbajal

Google
They’re good, don’t get me wrong but it feels like they’re putting more ranch powder than seasoning😬 I had the crack wings and truthfully all I tasted was ranch powder where was the crack? Lol! But seriously, another thing they’re ALWAYS out of ranch!!! how are you going to be a wing place and be out of ranch? This isn’t the first time. Customer service is good. I guess i mean the only talking we do is when I order. They never really explain what the flavors are. Besides those issues this place is good I’ve been 3-4 times not all the time since I live up north

Samiha Tanjeem

Google
We took one of each hot dry rub in our wings. Honestly 3 of them kind of tasted the same- tangy with a pinch of heat. It wasn’t mad spicy or anything. The crack fries were crispy, loaded with parmesan and has the same tangy kick. Overhyped, but couldn’t make space in my favourite wings list. 2 highschool boys prepared them and serving takes a while.

Heather Matthews

Google
Wings were seasoned well, hot and crispy. As were the fries. They are just opening their brick and mortar, so inside atmosphere is dismal. But, I'm sure it will turn out great

Rebecca Smith

Google
OMG!!!!! The wings are amazing. Perfect crunch, seasoning was amazing. A MUST try while you’re in Austin.

nisha mccalll

Google
Wings were cook very well and fresh when I got them . Shoutout to the young men who working in the food truck. However, the crack and loose cannon powder just taste like powder ranch and nothing else . Pricing is ridiculous high .. I paid 36 dollars for 12 wings and crack fries it makes you add for a $11 .Good food but not worth 36 dollars.

Jasmine Hernandez

Google
I’d give them a solid 8 out of 10. The food is consistently fresh, hot, and packed with bold, unique flavors that keep me coming back. The hospitality is top-notch—no matter how busy they get, the staff always goes above and beyond to make sure we’re taken care of. Even when there’s a wait, it never feels like an inconvenience because of their great service. My only complaint? They need a location closer to SATX because I’d be there all the time!

R- Muerte

Google
I placed a "Too Good to Go" order from here and didn't quite feel the value was there. $8 for 4 wings and a handful of fries, the posting claimed it was a $24 value. Aside from that, I did enjoy the wings, they were fried perfectly, but were dusted far too generously. Which the seasoning was delicious but there was just way too much of it. The fries were on point and tasted good with the dust it shared from the wings.

Jose Remarez

Google
This place was worth the hour drive. The man and women that run it are super nice. The wings were great, probably the biggest wings I have had,lots of meat on them. The fries were also really good. 😋

Scott S.

Yelp
Food and service was great! Must try! I grabbed them for lunch and the guy working was very nice. Guided me in the right direction. It's a food truck.

Bella A.

Yelp
Best wings I've found in Austin. I'm usually a drenched in sauce wing eater, but these dry rubs are DANK. Ron was so nice to me while waiting for my food. This business deserves to thrive!
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Danielle T.

Yelp
My girlfriend turned me out!! Okay if you're looking for some WINGS this is a go to and they are open late! I am not a dry rub kinda gal but yesssss these flavors are spot on! The crack wings & Donald Trump wings oh and the crack fries the seasoning is so good! Such a cute food truck with similar-fast but it is worth the wait.
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Hannah W.

Yelp
Holy cow or should I say holy chicken wing. When I tell you I didn't want to stop eating these delectable morsels, I mean I wanted to become a black pit of taste buds to suck up all the flavor. Which is basically what my friend and I did. We went late at night (about midnight), so it was cash only. I don't know if the truck is normally like that, but here's your warning! It's totally worth the atm visit. The service was fast, and they brought it out to the car! Excellent service, nice workers, and most importantly DELICIOUS wings.

Thomas H.

Yelp
These are hands down the best wings I've ever tried! The crispy texture, the seasoning, the love that you can immediately tell goes into it. It's all there. Ron and his family do a really great job with the food here. The restaurant is very clean and the food all smelled amazing. You won't get better wings than this after coming here. Get there asap!
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Megan N.

Yelp
One of THE best wing places I've ever tried. We tried this place on a whim because we were in the area and I highly recommend checking them out! The owner and service were amazing from the start, he even recommended to us the best flavors. Food came out hot and fresh. Service was fast and we waited barely any time for our food. Truly a hidden gem. Highly recommend and we will be returning!
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Jose C.

Yelp
Better than wingstop!!!! No lie taste was great and the meat juicy. Definitely gonna come back or even do take out from them
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Mark C.

Yelp
Sweetest workers ever. The food is beyond amazing. As a true wing fanatic i can guarantee you will think so too!! Each wing flavor is a unique experience, that will leave your taste buds wanting more. You can taste the love!! 10/10 you gotta check it out
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Karson S.

Yelp
Great wings - good size with bold flavor! So nice that this truck is open late, too. Service was fast and loved the fact that we got to try a wing before selecting our order, as first-timers
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Daniel M.

Yelp
This is one of those times where I wish I would not leave a review because I don't want them to be super busy. But damn this is some of the best wings. Pretty much I go every Wednesday and get like 36 wings and every time it's so good. Yeah, you're getting them out of a food truck and it's made by like teenagers but who cares because it's absolutely delicious and they're super laid-back. Pull into a parking spot eat outside if you want to, but get it to go and have a bunch of beer and a great night. I'm not sure what to say about the ambience because it's a food truck in the parking lot but they've got seats and that's really all you need here. Get the blue magic
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Magnificent B.

Yelp
OUTSTANDING!! Known for their wings; the fish and cajun dishes are even better! They have just opened a brick and mortar place on Riverside. The food and service is as good there. Absolutely Love all the flavors. Just a completely different twist on the chicken wing game! Highly recommend you check them out. You will be back!! lol.
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Nora G.

Yelp
Best Wings and hospitality in the ATX! Definitely check them out -Riverside location.

Dee W.

Yelp
Got 6 cracked wings today. First time and they are ok. Little bit overcooked but not dry. I will go and try again. They put in a naked wing as a sample.​

Mythical M.

Yelp
walked in and was offered one wing, if i liked it i leave a review. here i am!! so good come get this

Anya W.

Yelp
Hits EVERY time, best wing spot in atx. Definitely recommend and open until really late which is perfect for late night runs :)
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Alanis S.

Yelp
The best wings I have ever had! The wings were cooked perfectly and they are packed with flavor. Amazing customer service, amazing wings.

Ryan M.

Yelp
Amazing owner, he was friendly and gave me his recommendation of flavors since it was my first time Let's just say this is my new wing spot
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Atlanta F.

Yelp
When we arrived they gave us two crack wings to try, and the crack was the best dry rub we've ever had!! We also got the Asian Girl Named Sue Wang, WAP, and Hot girl. They were all so good!! I would come back and get any of these wings again because they were all amazing. The wing size was well worth the cost, and all the food was so hot and fresh! I would probably pass on the fries in the future, but their seasoning was great!
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Amanda L.

Yelp
Loose cannon wings were so good! Loved that they gave us a wing to try since it was our first time. Will definitely be recommending to friends and family.

Leo A.

Yelp
Stopped by for the first time today around 3:30-4. The guy running the truck was super cool--really friendly and even accommodated my request for all flats. We tried the Blue Magic and Stardust, and right after we finished, I had to go thank him in person--they were that good. Definitely planning to come back, and hopefully we can stop by for the grand opening too.

Jasmyne A.

Yelp
Fixed my marriage! All jokes aside the best wings and customer service. We mentioned this was our first time and Josh offered us a sample. Strongly recommend the Blue Magic, Loose Cannon, C.R.A.C.K, and Dynamite.
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Donna D.

Yelp
Please update your hours. Yelp and Google says you're open and just drive by and you're closed, waste of time and drive. I'll try another time :(
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Bryce D.

Yelp
If not the best wings I've ever had, top 3 for sure. Crispy, not dried out, and the dry seasoning was on point. Good service as well. Would love to see more of these around Austin. Incredible.
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Jarvis H.

Yelp
Wings was fire and the service was good. Went on a Sunday early afternoon and glad I did! Definitely will be back.
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Chris M.

Yelp
Highway Robbery Alert. There is a theme here if you read the reviews. The owner here is unprofessional, abrasive, and his prices are just way too high. Plus his menu is deceptive. So if you don't mind overpaying for your food then you go here. Here's a newsflash - - the chicken wing shortage has been over since August. They announced that costs of chicken wings have now reached all time lows, yet vendors (like this guy) continue to charge you an arm and a leg. But is it worth it? No. But I want to be fair here - - the wings are good here, what's not good is the deceptive marketing and exorbitant prices and an abrasive and over aggressive owner. Such a turnoff I won't bet back, the wingies here are not worth it. I put an order for 12 wings. TWELVE. That costs $22. I get the order and then he says to me - after the fact - "oh our wings come connected so you each one of these wings = 2". I'm like WTF are you talking about? So I open it up and we have SIX wings in there. They are the regular large wings, which is a wing and drumstick attached. So we got six large wings for $22?!? No, man. No. We've been eating wings for 30 years, and no one does that, they don't double up and manipulate the order quantity, they just tell you that you're getting SIX large wings. Why don't you reveal that from the beginning, and Why don't you just say you get SIX large wings for $22?? If you said that ahead of time you wouldn't have to justify the rationale. It's simple. It's deceiving. Because 12 for $22 looks better on the menu than 6 for $22. He got a bit abrasive so I just let it go. You're not supposed to get abrasive with customers, that's very unprofessional. And he's really pushy for more sales, all of which are way overpriced. He's charging $8-10 for fries for the combo meal. For Fries?!? And the customers told me the curly fries aren't that good but he's charging you that much? You can buy a package of curly fries at Trader Joe's for $4! And he was pushing desserts - how much? $10 for a small bowl. WTF? I don't mind suggestive selling, but this guy is too pushy and aggressive, it was almost like desperation mode to sell. No one is going to pay $10 for a small sample of dessert. The others I was there with we like hells no. Ok - the wings were crispy, they had a nice (Asian) sauce and seasoning on them and they tasted good. But 6 large wings for $22 is just not worth it, especially when you can get a whole roasted chicken from Costco for $4.99!! If you look at the past pictures he raised prices by 38% from several months ago - was charging $16 now $22. You're getting ripped off so bad here you're essentially paying for his sauce and seasoning - which is not worth it. Some people seem to be overlooking that fact but that's on them - what will happen here is we got inflation coming, and those who decide to come back to him will come back less and less often because these prices are outrageous. Highway Robbery + Deceptive Sales & Marketing + Abrasive / Aggressive service = 1-star. The wings were good but I'm one-and-done with this place. It's not worth the hassle, the bullish behavior, and getting ripped off.
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John T.

Yelp
Service was excellent! Felt very welcomed.food was amazing! Very flavorful will be coming back!

Nikki M.

Yelp
Great food and great service!!!! Found the potluck on TikTok and WILL DEFINITELY make the trip back here!!!

Anastasia M.

Yelp
I don't think it'd be crazy to say these are the best wings I've had in Austin. Pictures don't do the food justice. The woman working today, I'm not sure if she was the owner or not, was so sweet and kept apologizing for the wait. Don't apologize for having business, there's a reason why you're busy! Making this at least a monthly stop.

John B.

Yelp
The potluck has the best wings in Austin!!! The customer service was amazing and I got my food faster than I expected. I definitely recommend this place 10/10!!!
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Seidfield R.

Yelp
Amazing chicken, better comedy! Minority owned, the potluck has a home cooking feel with a restaurant style delivery. Will eat here again and again!

Pete B.

Yelp
Closed 10:53 12/21 even though it says they are open, please fix your times on google, I drove 25 mins for this place!
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Ben P.

Yelp
Best wings in Austin and best dry rub ever had. Wings seem expensive, but they are huge
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Roy M.

Yelp
Ron the owner always takes care of of me since the first time I've visited this truck he and his team have made sure everything was to my liking. Have been here numerous times and I can say these wings are my go to everyting I'm craving chicken.

Andras A.

Yelp
Wings are average, cooked in too much grease. Not worth the drive I drove from Bastrop Tx.
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TeeHee G.

Yelp
Not exactly my taste but doesn't mean it can't be yours. This is definitely a kid hangout spot. They have a younger kid running the window and his friends were sitting at the patio table right in front. They were out of most of the flavors although they just opened probably an hour before I came.
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Mark P.

Yelp
Takeout had numerous problems with the experience from the beginning: (1.) too long of a wait, others were also waiting (2.) disinterested staff, in the weeds (3.) not enough food for the price ($) (4.) three tiny wings and soggy fries, ick! (5.) food truck atmosphere w/ poor lighting, and loud gas motor running - so loud you couldn't hear the order or the reply (6.) sub-optimal location at Cherry Creek shopping center on Menchaca. The food wasn't very good and not a good value. I will not come back, nor should you! Try the new Raising Cane's at 5601 Brodie if you want fried chicken wings! (*) One-star review for Potluck.
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Arielle S.

Yelp
Nice people working here and delicioussssdssss wangs oh my lord get the crack wings and fries !!!
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Jacob S.

Yelp
They are not open 24hrs , they never have change and it's over priced. drinks are hot

Joseph Fisher F.

Yelp
Lil man in the front gets me right every time‼ amazing service from him, can tell he's been taught right.

Taisia K.

Yelp
These is the BEST wings i have ever had in austin. Every single time i come here, so delicious . Big shoutout to the staff, they is absolutely amazing. Such genuine and kind people, especially the kids, yall definitely gotta check this place out!!! 10/10
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Mario M.

Yelp
The staff is amazing and WILL take care of you. My wife and I just moved to Austin and Ron was so welcoming and even went out of his way to personally invite us to the events that The Potluck host. The food is amazing and we will definitely be coming back.

Kei Y.

Yelp
The fried chicken wings are great! Crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and good seasoning. We tried the favor Nintendo, Blue Magic and Hot Girl. And Nintendo is our favorite. Good portions and friendly service make this food truck a good place for wing lovers!
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Anya Z.

Yelp
It could've been done a lot better. It was not up to crispy crunch and juicy standards of let's say Tumble22. I was excited to try a small food truck that was just outside some store I was stopping by. I liked the cashier's easy going vibe and loved that they were able to take the next person's vague order of "chicken and a bunch of spices" in stride. Their menu, albeit full of personality, was a bit hard to parse with all the emojis. Food itself: the fry was a bit too hard even though I ate it fresh in my car (was freezing out). I like that there was plenty of batter but juiciness was a bit lacking. I wouldn't go out of my way for this but down to give a second chance!
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Caryn N.

Yelp
Brother give me some more wings please!!!! I can't wait til you all get that extra space for the fridge! This is my second visit and my chicken was so crunchy and fresh! I wondering if I missed out on some dipping sauce. See you all soon!!!!

Sammi B.

Yelp
Super good wings!!! Amazing flavors it's hard to decide and great customer service-they gave us a sample! Highly recommend

Melissa G.

Yelp
My husband stopped here on his way home from work and I'm so glad he did. He said that the guy gave him some sample wings to try which I thought was really great customer service. And wow, were the wings good. I have no clue which ones he got (he came home with 4 different flavors) and they were ALL amazing. Cooked perfectly, beautifully spicy and really big. My kids and I smashed them and were bummed when they were gone. Can't wait to go back!

Mike D.

Yelp
Best wings I've had. I was going to say just in Austin but best wings I've had period is accurate. You can tell the business owners and employees care about the quality of food they are putting out. The employees were happy to be working which is a breath of fresh air. I have nothing but good things to say about this family owned business.
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Aniyah R.

Yelp
Didn't have too much on the menu tonight but what they had was work it. Big huge thank you to Joshua for his excellent service. It's much appreciated told three people about y'all tonight & not based solely of the food for one loose cannon is amazing. Along with Joshua's customer skills I don't see why I wouldn't come back!
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Jessica R.

Yelp
Man! not the review I wanted to give. I had been following the instagram page for a while and was looking forward to trying the wings. I went on a Cold night tonight 2/21 around 630pm. The place was being run by two teens who were very nice. I placed my order for gumbo (which was not available even though they opened at 5) I also ordered 10 wings and ordered buffalo and loose cannon flavors . My food was ready in 6 minutes which was a red flag. I opened my order and the wings were extremely large and when I bit into them it was soggy and meat was rubbery like they were previously frozen. I was very disappointed and for $20 for 10 wings I feel like I could have got what I wanted from elsewhere. I only was able to stomach 3 wings/10. On a good note flavor was there but the quality of the chicken was not good and they definitely were not fresh being my order was done in 6 minutes. Very disappointed and a waste of money.