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Jonathan Cardozaon Google

a month ago

One the best fried chicken in Houston. I’ve been saving this location to try when I was close to Downtown Houston, worth the wait . I was there just around 11:30 am and it was empty. Staff was friendly, got my order out quick. The friend chicken was crisp with nice balance of sweetness and and spices. ordered a 3 piece dark meat, it came with cole slaw and beans . The beans are on the sweet side but totally complements the platesz I also ordered the fried green tomatoes , I was not a fan of them . Overall adding this to my list when I’m in the mood for some great fried chicken

CLHon Google

3 months ago

This was my first time eating at Gus's World Famous fried chicken. The staff are friendly and welcoming. I ordered the green fried tomatoes as an appetizer and they were so good. Once the chicken and sides arrived, the food was hot and cooked to order. We ordered fries, greens, mac & cheese, and baked beans. Everything was delicious and I highly recommend a visit. The parking lot is big and fills up quickly. The parking spots are tight but its still worth a visit to this place. I will definitely be back to enjoy everything especially the chicken!

Melissa Hopkinson Google

3 months ago

Sunny was a fantastic server, took great care of us! The chicken was so delicious! The corn nuggets were fabulous! Everything was fried up nicely! Definitely our new chicken spot!

Jerrell Mon Google

6 months ago

The food here matches the name! If you are looking for fresh food made to order this is your place. Sonny our waiter was super sweet. We flew from Jacksonville. Florida and he literally treated us as family. We tipped more because of his outstanding service. Thank you Sonny!!!!! Do not be afraid to try their catfish. It was next level good. Tastes like they caught it straight from the gulf. 10 out of 10

Shane Koganon Google

8 months ago

I stopped by Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken for lunch on a cold January day, and it hit the spot. The restaurant is small and unpretentious—around 20 tables with a handful of bar seats—but clean and welcoming, including spotless bathrooms. There was a steady stream of takeout orders and about six tables filled when we arrived, giving it a lively but comfortable feel. Our server, Sonny K., was fantastic—quiet, friendly, and genuinely funny, always smiling and attentive without hovering. I ordered the three-piece white meat plate with baked beans, coleslaw, and a side of fries. My wife went with the four-piece chicken wings paired with okra and coleslaw. Every bite was hot, fresh, and full of flavor. They serve beer, but not an overcomplicated selection—32 oz tallboys of Bud, Bud Light, and an old-school malt liquor that feels just as classic as the chicken recipe itself. The portions were generous, and while we thought we might have ordered too much, the food was so good that nothing was left by the time we finished. A nice final touch: Sonny packed us a to-go cup for our beverages, which was much appreciated. They’ve also started serving catfish, which we didn’t try this time—but that just gives us another reason to come back. Great food, fair prices, and excellent service. We’ll definitely be returning.