Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken Menu

Long-running chain serving spicy fried chicken & comfort sides in a low-key setting. Based on 4 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.5 stars. Price $

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken 78701

Address:
117 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701

Phone: (512) 474-4877

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Hours

Wednesday	11 AM–9 PM
Thursday	11 AM–9 PM
Friday	11 AM–10 PM
Saturday	11 AM–10 PM
Sunday	11 AM–9 PM
Monday	11 AM–9 PM
Tuesday	11 AM–9 PM

Weekday Menu
Fried Pickles Our fried pickle spears are coated in a crispy batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing, Perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying as a snack, this combination is a crowd pleaser that will leave you wanting more!	$9.20
Fried Green Tomatoes Thick slices of green tomato, fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, while remaining tender on the inside. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing to perfectly complement the tart flavor of the tomatoes.	$9.20
Fried Okra Bite sized pieces of okra, coated in a cornmeal breading and fried until golden brown and crispy. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing. A true southern staple.	$8.70
1/2 Chicken Plate When you just can~t decide on your favorite piece of chicken, order them all. Our half chicken plate includes a breast, wing, thigh, and leg all hand-battered and made to order. Served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.	$18.40
2 Piece Breast Special	$11.75
2 Piece Dark Plate Our two-piece dark meal features a hand-battered, made to order thigh and leg cooked to perfection and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.	$11.80
2 Piece White Plate Our two-piece white meal features a hand-battered, made to order breast and wing, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.	$12.70
3 Piece Dark Plate Our three-piece dark meal features a hand-battered, made to order thighs and a leg cooked to perfection and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.	$15.00
3 Piece White Plate Our three-piece white meal features a hand-battered, made to order breasts and a wing, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.	$16.10
3 Piece Wing Plate Our three-piece wing plate features three hand-battered, made to order chicken wings, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.	$15.00
3 Tender Plate For those looking for a lower level of spice, our three-piece tender plate features three juicy chicken tenders, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.	$14.40
4 Tender Plate For those looking for a lower level of spice, our four-piece tender plate features four juicy chicken tenders, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread	$17.00
8 Piece Snack Just the chicken. Our 8-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust, and fried in peanut oil.	$28.80
16 Piece Snack Just the chicken. Our fried chicken 16-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust, and fried in peanut oil.	$55.20
20 Piece Snack Just the chicken. Our fried chicken 20-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust, and fried in peanut oil.	$66.70
2 Piece Dark Snack Our two-piece dark snack includes a thigh and leg, perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection in peanut oil. Served with 2 pieces of white bread.	$8.30
2 Piece White Snack Our two-piece white snack includes breast and wing, perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection In peanut oil. Served with 2 pieces of white bread.	$8.60
Breast We start with the freshest, hand-trimmed, and battered bird. Our chicken is in a batter verses a breading which seals in the juices and seasonings. The result is mouthwatering chicken breasts that are crispy, juicy, and flavorful.	$4.60
Leg We start with the freshest, hand-trimmed, and battered bird. The result is mouthwatering chicken legs that are crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside. Easy to eat on the go!	$3.80
Thigh We dredge the chicken on our super-secret signature batter and fry it to crispy perfection in hot peanut oil. The result is a mouthwatering thigh that is crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside.	$4.40
Wing Each bite is a perfect balance of savory and salty flavors, with a satisfying crunch that gives way to tender and succulent meat. Make it a wing Wednesday, and order as many as your belly can handle!	$3.80
Honey Try our Honey	$0.90
Honey Mustard	$0.55
Ranch	$0.55
Hot Sauce Packet	$0.00
Tender Our fried chicken tender is a delicious option for those who prefer a little less spice milder flavor. Our tenders are juicy, crispy, and cooked to perfection.	$3.80
Ketchup Packet	$0.00
Baked Beans Our baked beans are a beloved side dish that perfectly complements our fried chicken. Slowly cooked to perfection using a traditional recipe that’s been passed down through generations of Southern cooks.	$3.60
Collard Greens Our collard greens are a delicious and savory side dish. Slowly cooked with bacon and a blend of spices.	$4.10
Seasoned Fries Our seasoned fries are a great side dish for any meal. Cooked when ordered to ensure fresh and hot, these fries are sure to be a hit with the whole family.	$6.90
Fried Okra Our fried okra is a crispy and flavorful side dish that perfectly complements our juicy fried chicken. Our okra is lightly battered and fried to crisp perfection, resulting in a dish that’s both crunchy and tender.	$4.10
Slaw We start with fresh cabbage and carrots that we cut in-house every day. Lightly coated with a sweet mayonnaise sauce, our cool crisp slaw offers the perfect contrast and complements our fried chicken.	$3.60
Mac & Cheese Our award-winning mac and cheese is a must try for any fan of comfort food. Traditional macaroni baked in a thick, creamy cheese guarantees to coat every noodle. Just for fun, we top it with a little extra melted cheese.	$4.10
Potato Salad We start by cutting fresh potatoes every day. This mayonnaise-based potato salad is a true Southern staple not to be missed. Our potato salad is a great side dish for any meal, but it s particularly delicious when paired with our fried chicken.	$4.10
Chess Pie (Slice) Our house made chess pie consists of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness.	$4.90
Chess Pie (Whole) Our house made chess pie consists of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness.	$21.90
Coconut Pie (Slice) Our house made coconut pie is a delicious dessert consisting of a flaky pie crust filled with a coconut infused custard. It s the perfect treat for coconut lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth. Top with some vanilla ice cream for highest yum factor!	$4.90
Coconut Pie (Whole) Our house made coconut pie is a delicious dessert consisting of a flaky pie crust filled with a coconut infused custard. It s the perfect treat for coconut lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth. Top with some vanilla ice cream for highest yum factor!	$21.90
Sweet Potato Pie (Slice) Our house made sweet potato pie is made with a buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded a smooth mixture of sweet potato and spices, for a slightly sweet and spicy flavor that perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.	$4.90
Sweet Potato Pie (Whole) Our house made sweet potato pie is made with a buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded a smooth mixture of sweet potato and spices, for a slightly sweet and spicy flavor that perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.	$21.90
Chocolate Chess Pie (Slice) Our house made chocolate chess pie consist of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich chocolate custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness	$4.90
Chocolate Chess Pie (Whole) Our house made chocolate chess pie consist of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich chocolate custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness	$21.90
Pecan Pie (Slice) Our house made pecan pie is both sweet and nutty. With its buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded with caramelized pecans result in a gooey decadent filling leaving you wanting more.	$4.90
Pecan Pie (Whole) Our house made pecan pie is both sweet and nutty. With its buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded with caramelized pecans result in a gooey decadent filling leaving you wanting more.	$21.90
NYFRB Float Try our NYFRB Float	$7.50
IBC Root Beer Float Made with IBC root beer, this American classic from your childhood is sure to hit the spot! The combination of sweet and spicy root beer with the smooth creamy vanilla ice-cream is a match made in heaven.	$5.20
Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream	$2.30
Coke	$3.30
Diet Coke	$3.30
Dr. Pepper	$3.30
Fanta Orange	$3.30
IBC Root Beer	$3.30
Lemonade	$3.30
Sprite	$3.30
Sweet Tea	$3.30
Unsweet Tea	$3.30
Bottled Water	$3.30
Weekend Menu
Fried Pickles Our fried pickle spears are coated in a crispy batter and fried to perfection. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing, Perfect for sharing with friends or enjoying as a snack, this combination is a crowd pleaser that will leave you wanting more!	$9.20
Fried Green Tomatoes Thick slices of green tomato, fried until golden brown and crispy on the outside, while remaining tender on the inside. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing to perfectly complement the tart flavor of the tomatoes.	$9.20
Fried Okra Bite sized pieces of okra, coated in a cornmeal breading and fried until golden brown and crispy. Served with a side of creamy ranch dressing. A true southern staple.	$8.70
1/2 Chicken Plate When you just can~t decide on your favorite piece of chicken, order them all. Our half chicken plate includes a breast, wing, thigh, and leg all hand-battered and made to order. Served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.	$18.40
2 Piece Breast Special	$11.75
2 Piece Dark Plate Our two-piece dark meal features a hand-battered, made to order thigh and leg cooked to perfection and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.	$11.80
2 Piece White Plate Our two-piece white meal features a hand-battered, made to order breast and wing, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.	$12.70
3 Piece Dark Plate Our three-piece dark meal features a hand-battered, made to order thighs and a leg cooked to perfection and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.	$15.00
3 Piece White Plate Our three-piece white meal features a hand-battered, made to order breasts and a wing, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, creamy coleslaw, and white bread.	$16.10
3 Piece Wing Plate Our three-piece wing plate features three hand-battered, made to order chicken wings, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.	$15.00
3 Tender Plate For those looking for a lower level of spice, our three-piece tender plate features three juicy chicken tenders, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread.	$14.40
4 Tender Plate For those looking for a lower level of spice, our four-piece tender plate features four juicy chicken tenders, cooked to perfection in peanut oil and served with our savory baked beans, coleslaw, and white bread	$17.00
8 Piece Snack Just the chicken. Our 8-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust, and fried in peanut oil.	$28.80
12 Piece Snack Just the chicken. Our 12-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust, and fried in peanut oil.	$42.60
16 Piece Snack Just the chicken. Our fried chicken 16-piece snack is perfect for satisfying your hunger! Made with a mix of our tender white & dark meat, coated in a crispy, golden crust, and fried in peanut oil.	$55.20
2 Piece Dark Snack Our two-piece dark snack includes a thigh and leg, perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection in peanut oil. Served with 2 pieces of white bread.	$8.30
2 Piece White Snack Our two-piece white snack includes breast and wing, perfectly seasoned and fried to perfection In peanut oil. Served with 2 pieces of white bread.	$8.60
Breast We start with the freshest, hand-trimmed, and battered bird. Our chicken is in a batter verses a breading which seals in the juices and seasonings. The result is mouthwatering chicken breasts that are crispy, juicy, and flavorful.	$4.60
Leg We start with the freshest, hand-trimmed, and battered bird. The result is mouthwatering chicken legs that are crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside. Easy to eat on the go!	$3.80
Thigh We dredge the chicken on our super-secret signature batter and fry it to crispy perfection in hot peanut oil. The result is a mouthwatering thigh that is crispy on the outside and juicy and flavorful on the inside.	$4.40
Wing Each bite is a perfect balance of savory and salty flavors, with a satisfying crunch that gives way to tender and succulent meat. Make it a wing Wednesday, and order as many as your belly can handle!	$3.80
Honey Try our Honey	$0.90
Honey Mustard	$0.55
Ranch	$0.55
Hot Sauce Packet	$0.00
Tender Our fried chicken tender is a delicious option for those who prefer a little less spice milder flavor. Our tenders are juicy, crispy, and cooked to perfection.	$3.80
Ketchup Packet	$0.00
Baked Beans Our baked beans are a beloved side dish that perfectly complements our fried chicken. Slowly cooked to perfection using a traditional recipe that’s been passed down through generations of Southern cooks.	$3.60
Collard Greens Our collard greens are a delicious and savory side dish. Slowly cooked with bacon and a blend of spices.	$4.10
Seasoned Fries Our seasoned fries are a great side dish for any meal. Cooked when ordered to ensure fresh and hot, these fries are sure to be a hit with the whole family.	$6.90
Fried Okra Our fried okra is a crispy and flavorful side dish that perfectly complements our juicy fried chicken. Our okra is lightly battered and fried to crisp perfection, resulting in a dish that’s both crunchy and tender.	$4.10
Slaw We start with fresh cabbage and carrots that we cut in-house every day. Lightly coated with a sweet mayonnaise sauce, our cool crisp slaw offers the perfect contrast and complements our fried chicken.	$3.60
Mac & Cheese Our award-winning mac and cheese is a must try for any fan of comfort food. Traditional macaroni baked in a thick, creamy cheese guarantees to coat every noodle. Just for fun, we top it with a little extra melted cheese.	$4.10
Potato Salad We start by cutting fresh potatoes every day. This mayonnaise-based potato salad is a true Southern staple not to be missed. Our potato salad is a great side dish for any meal, but it s particularly delicious when paired with our fried chicken.	$4.10
Jalapeno	$0.35
Chess Pie (Slice) Our house made chess pie consists of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness.	$4.90
Chess Pie (Whole) Our house made chess pie consists of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness.	$21.90
Coconut Pie (Slice) Our house made coconut pie is a delicious dessert consisting of a flaky pie crust filled with a coconut infused custard. It s the perfect treat for coconut lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth. Top with some vanilla ice cream for highest yum factor!	$4.90
Coconut Pie (Whole) Our house made coconut pie is a delicious dessert consisting of a flaky pie crust filled with a coconut infused custard. It s the perfect treat for coconut lovers and anyone with a sweet tooth. Top with some vanilla ice cream for highest yum factor!	$21.90
Sweet Potato Pie (Slice) Our house made sweet potato pie is made with a buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded a smooth mixture of sweet potato and spices, for a slightly sweet and spicy flavor that perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.	$4.90
Sweet Potato Pie (Whole) Our house made sweet potato pie is made with a buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded a smooth mixture of sweet potato and spices, for a slightly sweet and spicy flavor that perfect for any occasion. Enjoy it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.	$21.90
Chocolate Chess Pie (Slice) Our house made chocolate chess pie consist of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich chocolate custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness	$4.90
Chocolate Chess Pie (Whole) Our house made chocolate chess pie consist of a buttery, flaky crust filled with a rich chocolate custard like mixture. Serve at room temperature or chilled. Should be topped with rich vanilla ice cream for added deliciousness	$21.90
Pecan Pie (Slice) Our house made pecan pie is both sweet and nutty. With its buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded with caramelized pecans result in a gooey decadent filling leaving you wanting more.	$4.90
Pecan Pie (Whole) Our house made pecan pie is both sweet and nutty. With its buttery, flaky crust and filling that loaded with caramelized pecans result in a gooey decadent filling leaving you wanting more.	$21.90
NYFRB Float Try our NYFRB Float	$7.50
IBC Root Beer Float Made with IBC root beer, this American classic from your childhood is sure to hit the spot! The combination of sweet and spicy root beer with the smooth creamy vanilla ice-cream is a match made in heaven.	$5.20
Vanilla Ice Cream Scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream	$2.30
Coke	$3.30
Diet Coke	$3.30
Dr. Pepper	$3.30
Fanta Orange	$3.30
IBC Root Beer	$3.30
Lemonade	$3.30
Sprite	$3.30
Sweet Tea	$3.30
Unsweet Tea	$3.30
Bottled Water	$3.30

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Hannah Muirhead

Soon as I walked in the door I knew I was where I wanted to be. Place was buzzin. full to the brim but we still got seated in 2 minutes. Checkered tablecloths like it’s supposed to be. Cold beer and sweet tea came fast. There was 58 things on the menu that I wanted but we settled for fried okra, mac n cheese, fried green tomatoes, collard greens. And obviously the fried chicken. The chicken tasted like I always imagined good proper Southern fried chicken should. Flavour to write home about. 500 degrees and crispy, but juicy as hell inside. Each of the sides sent me to heaven in a different way but a special mention for the fried green tomatoes which I wonder how I’ve gone 33 years without having. Luckily my companion got full quick so I got to eat about 70% of the spread. A good day was had by all.

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Chris Wyatt

I am not a fried chicken connoisseur. However, this was fantastic tasting chicken. Per another review, I got the three-piece dark meat meal. Also got the chocolate chess pie which was recommended by our amazing server Natalia. Even though Google maps stated that it was “as busy as it gets”, my son and I were able to walk in and grab a seat without a wait. Have to replaced our order. The food was out in less than 5 minutes. Definitely would recommend for anybody who loves fried chicken and great service.

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Zoe Li

The top fried chicken! Gus’s fried chicken is always the reason I visit Austin. I went to there again on This Thursday (8/10) night around 8:30pm, and met the friendliest and nicest staff (a male staff worn green T-shirt)! He was so nice and caring! Thank you so much for everything! Gus’s chicken is always the best! I love their fried chicken so much. Juicy and delicious, its exactly what I am looking for!! Their sides are good as well. Love their Mac cheese. So good! Must try!!

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Sufei Zhao

Delicious and affordable fried chicken! The servers are quick and attentive. Our go to is the 3 piece dark meat, which comes with slaw and baked beans. Highly recommend trying the sides as well, we’ve had the fried okra and the Mac and cheese which are both great. There’s usually a bit of a wait if you come during prime hours and on weekends, but honestly worth the wait. If you don’t want to wait, order takeout and go eat by the river.

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Jennifer Grant

This was a nice spot. I think we expected more, though. The fried okra and mac and cheese were pretty good. Okra needed seasoning. The collared greens were slightly bland. The fries were delicious, fresh, and crispy. The chicken was juicy and nicely seasoned. We had the chocolate chess pie for dessert. Wasn’t a fan of that. It was described as a chocolate brownie. Not at all. Our server, Pat, was AMAZING and very attentive!!!

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Deance Reyes

I was honestly very hyped about this place as I love me some good fried chicken. Chicken was good, that is all. Nothing extraordinary or out of this world. All it was is that it was different and with a little spice. I have had some amazing fried chicken and this is not it. The cole slaw was good but not great. Fried okra was crispy and also okay. Needed salting. Very plain. The potato salad was fresh and good, somewhat sweet. Service was okay. I would not return.

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Robert M

The food was amazing. It was very hot, fresh, and made to order. The customer service was top-notch! The vibe was right, and people were enjoying themselves. That was my first time and I’ll go again when I’m back in Austin! Thank you for your service.

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Silvia Bez

Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken did not disappoint. Relaxed vibes, great customer service and delicious food for a fair price. My husband and I got their fried green tomatoes, fried pickle spears, and their chicken tender plates. I have never enjoyed chicken tenders the way I did at this location. So crunchy with every bite.

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Dee Lee

An absolute must-visit for anyone looking for an authentic and delicious fried chicken experience.

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Pedro Zardeneta

I’ve had some amazing fried chicken in my lifetime. From GA to TN there are some amazing places out there. I cannot say that this is the best I’ve ever had but what I can say without a shadow of a doubt is that there was NONE that I can remember that was better. This place is definitely in the pantheon of best fried chicken on the planet.

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