Crispy chicken
Reviews repeatedly describe the chicken as fresh, hot and crispy, with nuggets praised for a juicy centre.
Texas Chicken - Dubai Mall
Downtown Dubai
Texas Chicken is a chicken restaurant in Downtown Dubai, serving crispy fried chicken, burgers and wraps in the Dubai Mall food court. Reviews especially point to the spicy burgers, fresh chicken and honey-butter biscuits, making it a practical stop for a quick mall meal.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
4,055 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Spicy burgers
The spicy burger is a strong pick, with one couple specifically enjoying both burgers and the crispy chicken.
Honey biscuits
The honey-butter biscuits are one of the more distinctive favourites, especially when freshly baked.
Fewer crowds
One reviewer found this branch less crowded than nearby food-court spots, useful when you want a quicker meal.
Family friendly
A review mentions accommodating service with children, alongside friendly staff and quick handling of the order.
What to Eat at Texas Chicken - Dubai Mall 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 - Dubai Mall, 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.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Texas Chicken - Dubai Mall, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 1
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Honey-butter biscuits Net +3
“The fried chicken is perfectly crispy and seasoned to perfection, and their honey-butter biscuits are a delightful treat.”
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Review excerpts
“The fried chicken is perfectly crispy and seasoned to perfection, and their honey-butter biscuits are a delightful treat.”December 2024
“Their honey butter biscuits are mouth-watering and delicious especially the freshly baked ones. Highly recommended.👍 Staffs are very accommodating too.”July 2024
Honorable mentions (14)
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Bold chruchy chichen Net +1
“I love the food bold chruchy chichen . I love the staff very kind and polite with me ... I enjoy toomuch I will visit again for sure tq for your service”
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Review excerpts
“I love the food bold chruchy chichen . I love the staff very kind and polite with me ... I enjoy toomuch I will visit again for sure tq for your service”July 2026
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Box chicken rice Net +1
“Great service. Box chicken rice et apple pie 😋😋👍👍👍”
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“Great service. Box chicken rice et apple pie 😋😋👍👍👍”January 2026
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Cheesecake Net +1
“But I am not mad as the cheesecake which i didn't ask for was lovely and perfect with the blueberry jam they provide.”
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Review excerpts
“But I am not mad as the cheesecake which i didn't ask for was lovely and perfect with the blueberry jam they provide.”August 2025
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Combo meal Net +1
“Thank you Surina!! I had Avery good experience of the combo meal which was amazing and man it was so filling I couldn’t finish. Will be coming back again try the combo meal of 29 dang the amazing flavor.”
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Review excerpts
“Thank you Surina!! I had Avery good experience of the combo meal which was amazing and man it was so filling I couldn’t finish. Will be coming back again try the combo meal of 29 dang the amazing flavor.”July 2025
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Curly fries Net +1
“First of all I really love the fried chicken with a different taste with curly fries , spicy jalapeno sauce and bun. I was so happy with their meal price which was 11.50 a great lunch deal. They didnt had the coleslaw which was missing when I ordered it she said its 19 dhs in total! What the hell a small coleslaw 8 dhs !Its totally over priced for me. Otherwise good service , tastes good and fresh.”
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Review excerpts
“First of all I really love the fried chicken with a different taste with curly fries , spicy jalapeno sauce and bun. I was so happy with their meal price which was 11.50 a great lunch deal. They didnt had the coleslaw which was missing when I ordered it she said its 19 dhs in total! What the hell a small coleslaw 8 dhs !Its totally over priced for me. Otherwise good service , tastes good and fresh.”September 2019
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Family meal Net +1
“Family meal also very good and affordale for its price .”
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“Family meal also very good and affordale for its price .”January 2026
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Golden dragon Net +1
“Spicy burger like mega and golden dragon is good , for the service its very fast and the server and cashier is friendly. Thanks nidhi , alisha and glydel”
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Review excerpts
“Spicy burger like mega and golden dragon is good , for the service its very fast and the server and cashier is friendly. Thanks nidhi , alisha and glydel”February 2026
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Golden dragon burger (spicy) Net +1
“I had Golden Dragon burger (Spicy). The burger was pretty spicy and was yum to eat. It had the usual sourness, sweetness and spice of Nashville sauce and was good to eat. This wasn't the best Nashville burger I have had, but this was good I would say!”
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Review excerpts
“I had Golden Dragon burger (Spicy). The burger was pretty spicy and was yum to eat. It had the usual sourness, sweetness and spice of Nashville sauce and was good to eat. This wasn't the best Nashville burger I have had, but this was good I would say!”January 2026
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Jumbo chicken sandwich Net +1
“We had the jumbo chicken sandwich which was extremely filling which had zinger chicken, cheese, mustard and lettuce combine it with wholesome coleslaw and you have a perfect recipe for dinner.”
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Review excerpts
“We had the jumbo chicken sandwich which was extremely filling which had zinger chicken, cheese, mustard and lettuce combine it with wholesome coleslaw and you have a perfect recipe for dinner.”June 2025
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Nuggets Net +1
“The nuggets were really good – crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and definitely better than expected.”
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Review excerpts
“The nuggets were really good – crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and definitely better than expected.”June 2025
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Spicy burger Net +1
“I came here today and I order spicy burger , the burger is very good taste I really like also my husband like the burger he ordered .”
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Review excerpts
“I came here today and I order spicy burger , the burger is very good taste I really like also my husband like the burger he ordered .”March 2026
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Starbox Net +1
“We order a very good taste starbox which is sweet and spicy , very tasty and yummy to eat, with a side of mozarilla and apply pie.”
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Review excerpts
“We order a very good taste starbox which is sweet and spicy , very tasty and yummy to eat, with a side of mozarilla and apply pie.”January 2026
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Tex wrap Net +1
“Very nice ordered the Tex Wrap.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Very nice ordered the Tex Wrap.”October 2025
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Spicy fries Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“The cashier asked if I wanted it spicy along with spicy fries, which I said yes to. Interestingly, they do not actually add the spice themselves. It comes separately in a wrapper and you have to pour it on yourself.”
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What to Avoid (2)
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Nugget meal Net −1
“I used to eat there but today they were sooooooooo stingy. The nugget meal was soooo poor ,some pieces of fries and 1 ketch up 😡 Not recommended”
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Critical review excerpts
“I used to eat there but today they were sooooooooo stingy. The nugget meal was soooo poor ,some pieces of fries and 1 ketch up 😡 Not recommended”July 2026
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Chicken burger Net −2
“A pretty standard Texas Chicken, the service here seems alright but cold. The food itself is ok, quite average for Texas Chicken although throughout my chicken burger there were some mouthfuls where I felt I had a bit of a salt overload.”
Positive 0Negative 2
Critical review excerpts
“A pretty standard Texas Chicken, the service here seems alright but cold. The food itself is ok, quite average for Texas Chicken although throughout my chicken burger there were some mouthfuls where I felt I had a bit of a salt overload.”July 2023
“The chicken burguer is OK, I expected more flavor to be honest.”November 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Go earlier. For the best chance of finding a food-court seat, try a weekday visit between 11am and 3pm.
Check sides. Before leaving the counter, check that ordered gravies and mashed potato are actually in the bag.
Add spice. If you order a spicy wrap or fries, expect the seasoning in a separate wrapper and add it yourself.
Check the bill. Review the receipt before paying, particularly if you request a size change or do not want add-ons.
Confirm vouchers. If using a voucher, show the expiry date and confirm the total at the counter before completing payment.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Mall, Food Court - Level 2 Financial Ctr St
Burj Khalifa - Downtown Dubai, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Order errors
Some customers report missing sides and sauces, including gravies and mashed potato left out of an order.
Counter attitude
Although many reviews praise the staff, others describe unhelpful or rushed cashiers and poor responses to complaints.
Unwanted charges
One customer says extra items were added instead of making the requested drink change, with no refund provided.
Weak seasoning
A wrap ordered as spicy was not spicy itself; the seasoning arrived separately for the customer to add.
Food portions
A customer found the nugget meal unusually skimpy, with only a small amount of fries and one ketchup.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
less than 40AED
complete menu dish, drink, dessert
“Cheap complete menu dish, drink, dessert for less than 40AED”Google review · January 2026
8 dhs
small coleslaw
“They didnt had the coleslaw which was missing when I ordered it she said its 19 dhs in total! What the hell a small coleslaw 8 dhs !Its totally over priced for me”Google review · September 2019
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The Bottom Line
Texas Chicken at Dubai Mall is a food-court stop for crispy fried chicken, burgers and wraps. Reviews give particular attention to the spicy burger, Golden Dragon burger, Texas Wrap and nuggets, while the honey-butter biscuits are a recurring favourite. The chicken is often described as fresh, hot and crunchy, and a complete menu with a drink and dessert was reported at less than 40 AED.
This is a useful option when you want a quick meal rather than a sit-down restaurant experience. Several customers mention fast service, including one peak-hour order assembled in under two minutes, and one reviewer found the branch less crowded than other food-court counters. On weekdays from 11am to 3pm, finding a seat is reportedly easier; outside that window, tables can be harder to secure.
Service is not completely consistent. Many customers mention welcoming, smiling staff, but others report rushed counter interactions, incorrect voucher totals, unwanted additions and missing gravies or mashed potato. Check the receipt and bag before walking away.
If you order something spicy, note that the seasoning may arrive separately rather than already mixed into the food.