Crispy Chicken
Several visitors found the fried chicken crispy outside, juicy inside, well seasoned and served hot.
Texas Chicken - Dubai Outlet Mall
Arabian Ranches
Texas Chicken is a fast-food chicken restaurant at Dubai Outlet Mall in Arabian Ranches. Reviews highlight the Strip Original, Strip Spicy and Mexicana burger, with some visitors also praising hot, crispy chicken and helpful counter service.
Reputation Score
4.5
★★★★★
190 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strip Choices
The Strip Original and Strip Spicy were specifically praised for their taste.
Mexicana Burger
The Mexicana burger received a positive mention even in a review that criticised the food-court ambience.
Menu Guidance
One review says staff patiently explained the full menu when the customer was unsure what to order.
Family Visit
A family review says the children enjoyed the food and the way staff treated them.
Quick Service
Some customers reported fast service, including one who said all the food was well cooked and served quickly.
What to Eat at Texas Chicken - Dubai Outlet 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 Outlet 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 Outlet Mall, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
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Chicken tenders Net +1
“I love tendenern of the chicken an staff response I have a fondness for chicken tenders and appreciate the staff's response.”
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“I love tendenern of the chicken an staff response I have a fondness for chicken tenders and appreciate the staff's response.”December 2025
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Mexicana burger Net +1
“The ambience at this restaurant which was in the food court at the Dubai Outlet Mall was very poor,however the Mexicana burger at this restaurant was quite good.I asked for some garlic paste and their charge for providing same was 1aed!Not good customer service in any way!👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽”
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Review excerpts
“The ambience at this restaurant which was in the food court at the Dubai Outlet Mall was very poor,however the Mexicana burger at this restaurant was quite good.I asked for some garlic paste and their charge for providing same was 1aed!Not good customer service in any way!👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽”May 2025
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Strip original Net +1
“Pros: Tasty Strip Original & Strip Spicy”
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“Pros: Tasty Strip Original & Strip Spicy”March 2026
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Strip spicy Net +1
“Pros: Tasty Strip Original & Strip Spicy”
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“Pros: Tasty Strip Original & Strip Spicy”March 2026
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Texas chicken Net +1
“Didn't expect Texas chicken to be this delicious 😋 the chicken is so crunchy, very saucy and juicy.”
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Review excerpts
“Didn't expect Texas chicken to be this delicious 😋 the chicken is so crunchy, very saucy and juicy.”October 2025
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Texas chiken Net +1
“Texas chiken is the best, food is good quality and the staff is very approachable and friendly ❤️😍😍”
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Review excerpts
“Texas chiken is the best, food is good quality and the staff is very approachable and friendly ❤️😍😍”October 2025
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Fried chicken Net 0
Mixed feedback
“I had a great experience at Texas Chicken. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a well-seasoned flavor that really stands out. The portions were generous, and the food was served hot and fresh.”
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Review excerpts
“I had a great experience at Texas Chicken. The fried chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, with a well-seasoned flavor that really stands out. The portions were generous, and the food was served hot and fresh.”December 2025
Tips for a Better Visit
Check Chicken. Check that the chicken is fully cooked and smells normal before eating, as several dated reviews reported uncooked or foul-smelling pieces.
Confirm Order. Repeat your order and check the bill before leaving; one customer received the wrong item and another found the order deleted after waiting.
Allow Time. If you are in a hurry, be cautious: reviews describe a 30-minute wait and a long delay for two sandwiches.
Ask Condiment Cost. Ask whether extra condiments cost more: one customer paid 2 AED for additional ketchup and another was charged 1 AED for garlic paste.
Choose Strips. The Strip Original and Strip Spicy are named choices with direct positive feedback if you want a straightforward chicken order.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Dubai Outlet Mall Route, Food Court - 66 Al Ain - Dubai Rd
Madinat Hind 1, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Food Safety
Multiple reviews describe uncooked or foul-smelling chicken, including one report of severe diarrhoea afterward.
Uneven Cooking
Other customers reported cold food, black or over-fried chicken, and blood inside the chicken.
Order Delays
A customer waited 30 minutes before discovering the order had been deleted, while another waited too long for two sandwiches.
Staff Conduct
Reviews include complaints about rude interactions, shouting and a manager allegedly calling a customer a liar.
Poor Ambience
One visitor found the food-court ambience poor and objected to being charged separately for garlic paste.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
2aed
extra 8pcs of ketchup
“And she ask me that I have to pay for it so I pay 2aed for extra 8pcs of ketchup”Google review · June 2026
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The Bottom Line
Texas Chicken at Dubai Outlet Mall in Arabian Ranches is a fast-food stop for fried chicken and sandwiches. The clearest positive feedback is about the Strip Original and Strip Spicy, while the Mexicana burger was also called quite good. When the kitchen gets it right, customers describe chicken that is crispy outside, juicy inside, well seasoned, hot and fresh.
Service is uneven. Several reviews mention welcoming staff who explain the menu patiently, process orders quickly and make family visits easier; one family said their children enjoyed both the food and the treatment. Other customers report long waits, including 30 minutes before learning an order had been deleted, plus an incorrect order on another visit.
The food-court ambience has also been criticised. The main caution is consistency. Reviews from January 2026, December 2025 and earlier describe uncooked or foul-smelling chicken, cold or black pieces, blood inside the chicken and, in one case, severe diarrhoea.
These reports sit alongside reviews praising fresh, properly cooked food, so it is worth checking your order before eating. Also ask about extra condiments: customers reported paying 2 AED for additional ketchup and 1 AED for garlic paste.