Crispy chicken
The crispy chicken is often described as fresh, hot and perfectly cooked.
Texas Chicken - City Center Deira
Port Saeed
Texas Chicken - City Center Deira is a chicken restaurant in Port Saeed, serving fried chicken meals, sandwiches and wraps. Reviews point to crispy chicken, juicy tenders and quick counter service, with a food-court setting that suits a straightforward meal while shopping.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,170 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Juicy texture
One lunch visit specifically found the chicken tender and juicy.
Quick service
Several reviews mention speedy ordering and serving, including a fast-food comparison with nearby chains.
Generous meal
The 5 Spice Chicken Meal was praised for its crisp coating, juicy inside and satisfying portion size.
Helpful ordering
A reviewer appreciated being given time and assistance while choosing what to order.
Clean setting
One customer found the restaurant clean and well maintained, adding to the food-court visit.
What to Eat at Texas Chicken - City Center Deira How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Texas Chicken - City Center Deira, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
These items at Texas Chicken - City Center Deira got the most positive mentions in user reviews. Check them out!
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Fried chicken Net +2
“I used to eat Texas 'fried chicken' because it's fresh, hot and crispy Plus the Manager and staffs are accommodating.”
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“I used to eat Texas 'fried chicken' because it's fresh, hot and crispy Plus the Manager and staffs are accommodating.”January 2025
“Most of the time I bought fried Chicken from Texas in DCC as the quality is maintained in a good way crispy and hot.”July 2024
Honorable mentions (10)
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5 Spice chicken meal Net +1
“I recently visited the Texas Chicken branch at Deira City Center and tried their 5 Spice Chicken Meal. The flavor was absolutely delicious—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with the perfect blend of spices that gave the meal a great kick. The portion size was generous and very satisfying.”
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“I recently visited the Texas Chicken branch at Deira City Center and tried their 5 Spice Chicken Meal. The flavor was absolutely delicious—crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, with the perfect blend of spices that gave the meal a great kick. The portion size was generous and very satisfying.”October 2024
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Big bites of chicken popcorn Net +1
“Recently I bought big bites of chicken popcorn and the size astonishing is big and is worth the money AED 10 for 20 PCs. I love it, I really recommend it.”
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“Recently I bought big bites of chicken popcorn and the size astonishing is big and is worth the money AED 10 for 20 PCs. I love it, I really recommend it.”July 2024
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Buffalo wings Net +1
“I've tried several of their menu items, and each one has been a delight. From the spicy kick of their buffalo wings to the savory goodness of their grilled chicken sandwiches, every dish is a winner.”
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“I've tried several of their menu items, and each one has been a delight. From the spicy kick of their buffalo wings to the savory goodness of their grilled chicken sandwiches, every dish is a winner.”August 2025
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Chicken tenders Net +1
“I love their chicken tenders, crispy and juicy. And the crew named Eliz is very friendly, and nice.”
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“I love their chicken tenders, crispy and juicy. And the crew named Eliz is very friendly, and nice.”February 2025
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Crispy chicken Net +1
“I had an amazing experience at Texas Chicken. The food was fresh, hot, and full of flavor—especially the crispy chicken, which was perfectly cooked The staff was very friendly, polite, and quick with the service.”
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“I had an amazing experience at Texas Chicken. The food was fresh, hot, and full of flavor—especially the crispy chicken, which was perfectly cooked The staff was very friendly, polite, and quick with the service.”December 2025
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French fries Net +1
“The french fries were good though.”
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“The french fries were good though.”November 2022
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Grilled chicken sandwiches Net +1
“I've tried several of their menu items, and each one has been a delight. From the spicy kick of their buffalo wings to the savory goodness of their grilled chicken sandwiches, every dish is a winner.”
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“I've tried several of their menu items, and each one has been a delight. From the spicy kick of their buffalo wings to the savory goodness of their grilled chicken sandwiches, every dish is a winner.”August 2025
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Red chili chicken Net +1
“Now, I try to taste the new Red chili chicken and I loved it so much!”
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“Now, I try to taste the new Red chili chicken and I loved it so much!”January 2025
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Signature wings Net +1
“The chicken is always tender and juicy, whether I opt for their signature wings or try one of their mouth-watering combos.”
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“The chicken is always tender and juicy, whether I opt for their signature wings or try one of their mouth-watering combos.”August 2025
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Snack meal Net +1
“3 piece good size pieces, golden fries, Mayo dip and soft drink for just 15 AED. Best deal I ever seen among fried chicken brands in UAE. Taste also pretty good and even bigger size than KFC offers for snack meal.”
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“3 piece good size pieces, golden fries, Mayo dip and soft drink for just 15 AED. Best deal I ever seen among fried chicken brands in UAE. Taste also pretty good and even bigger size than KFC offers for snack meal.”August 2019
What to Avoid (2)
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Mexicana burgers Net −1
“First we order 2 mexicana burgers. We get simple burgers without sauce and nachos.we complained and return the burgers. The manager,s Meanness after he give us burgers and put extra plain spices in the burgers and our mouth and tongue got burned. Thanks texas chicken for burning our weekend dinner. attched picture is attached”
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Critical review excerpts
“First we order 2 mexicana burgers. We get simple burgers without sauce and nachos.we complained and return the burgers. The manager,s Meanness after he give us burgers and put extra plain spices in the burgers and our mouth and tongue got burned. Thanks texas chicken for burning our weekend dinner. attched picture is attached”November 2022
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Spicy chicken Net −1
“the staff are friendly and nice. but the spicy chicken it feels like lots of salt. please lessen the salt of the chixken”
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Critical review excerpts
“the staff are friendly and nice. but the spicy chicken it feels like lots of salt. please lessen the salt of the chixken”February 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Visit later. For a morning visit, aim for after 10am; one review specifically recommends avoiding earlier hours.
Check offers. If using the receipt survey for a free burger, confirm the 24-hour wait and AED 35 minimum before returning.
Check sides. Review your tray before sitting down: one customer had to return for apple pies that were left out of the order.
Watch seasoning. If you are sensitive to salt, ask about the spicy chicken seasoning before ordering.
Plan the visit
Practical details
City Center Deira - 8th St
Port Saeed - Deira, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
Common Concerns
Food quality
One customer reported undercooked-smelling chicken and a smelly coleslaw salad, a serious quality concern.
Burger mismatch
A reviewer found the Texas Chicken burger much flatter and less filled than the screen image suggested.
Order delays
One visit involved a 20-minute wait while later-numbered orders were handed out first.
Too salty
The spicy chicken was criticised for tasting heavily salted.
Higher prices
A customer using an Esaad discount still described the prices as a little high.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
AED 10
big bites of chicken popcorn
“Recently I bought big bites of chicken popcorn and the size astonishing is big and is worth the money AED 10 for 20 PCs”Google review · July 2024
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The Bottom Line
Texas Chicken - City Center Deira is a food-court chicken restaurant in Port Saeed, and the reviews make its strongest case with fried chicken rather than elaborate dining. Customers mention crispy chicken, juicy tenders and the 5 Spice Chicken Meal; the latter was described as crisp outside, juicy inside, generously portioned and satisfying. Chicken popcorn also gets attention as a value-oriented snack.
Service is a clear part of the outlet’s appeal. Multiple visitors describe quick ordering and fresh, hot food, while one long-term customer says this branch is faster than nearby McDonald’s and KFC. Another appreciated being given time and assistance when choosing.
The setting was also described as clean and well maintained. There are a few reasons to keep expectations practical. One burger review found the actual sandwich far less substantial than its screen image, and isolated complaints mention smelly chicken or coleslaw, dry fried chicken and a salty spicy chicken.
A separate visit involved a 20-minute wait. Weekend seating can be difficult, so going after 10am on a morning visit or avoiding peak weekend periods may help. Check receipt promotions carefully too: the free-burger survey was later linked to a 24-hour wait and a 35 dh minimum order.