Hill Country Chicken

"“Crispy-crunchy” fried chicken (including a “fabulous” skinless version) and “decent sides” make it hard to “save room for pie” at these low-budget Southerners." Full review

"Gussied up in a happy palette of sunny yellow and sky blue, this 100-seat homage to deep-fried down-home country cooking serves exemplary fried chicken offered in two varieties." Full review

"I'm a Texas barbecue fanatic, and Hill Country is my favorite place to grab the luscious slow-smoked ribs and fat-rimmed brisket that epitomize the genre." Full review

"This disappointing cafeteria-style joint, from the team that helped usher in the city’s barbecue craze at Hill Country, puts a corporate spin on the fried chicken trend." Full review

"At the same address as its barbecue shop, the Lone Star–themed minichain operates a Brooklyn outpost of its fried-chicken restaurant." Full review

"Elsia (a.k.a. Mama Els) was the buttermilk-brined-fried-chicken expert, and Betty the pie-master, and both are the inspiration for chef Elizabeth Karmel’s menu."

"Hill Country Chicken is late to the fried chicken game. Blue Ribbon started the movement, followed soon after by Pies 'n' Thighs, Momofuku, The Redhead and The Commodore...." Full review

"Counter service and high ceilings make Hill Country Chicken feel like a fantastically pleasant cafeteria, with quaint wallpaper, a rec-room basement and a big, loud lunchtime crowd." Full review

"Fried chicken and BBQ goodness close to the courts."

"If you love fried chicken (and who doesn’t?) Hill Country Chicken is your spot." Full review