Crispy chicken
Several reviews describe the chicken as crispy outside and juicy inside, including a well-cooked fried chicken meal.
Texas Chicken - Mall of the Emirates
Al Barsha
Texas Chicken is a chicken restaurant in Al Barsha’s Mall of the Emirates food court. Reviews point to crispy, juicy fried chicken, spicy burgers and quick counter service, with kids’ meals and app discounts adding practical appeal for families and bargain-minded visitors.
Reputation Score
4.7
★★★★★
1,711 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Quick service
Service can be impressively fast: one customer received a hot order within roughly three minutes.
Kids’ meals
Kids’ meals and efficient service make this a convenient food-court stop for families with young children.
Less oily
One customer specifically liked that the chicken did not taste as oily as chicken from other fast-food restaurants.
App discounts
The restaurant’s app was noted as a source of multiple discounts.
Tips for a Better Visit
Check temperature. Check that burgers or chicken are hot before leaving the counter; two reviews specifically describe cold food.
Confirm spice. Repeat whether you want spicy or normal chicken, since one customer received spicy items after confirming normal.
Use the app. Check the app before ordering, as a reviewer says it provides multiple discounts.
Expect noise. This is a food-court restaurant, so expect a loud setting rather than a quiet meal.
Ask allergies. If ingredients matter for an allergy, ask before ordering and consider the reported lack of assistance when deciding where to eat.
Try kids’ meals. Families with young children can ask about the available kids’ meals for a more convenient order.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mall of the Emirates, Food Court, Ground Floor - Sheikh Zayed Rd
Al Barsha First - Al Barsha, 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
Cold orders
Multiple reviews report food arriving cold, including a chicken crunch burger that remained cold after being sent back to be reheated.
Inconsistent cooking
A review reported one piece as undercooked and another as dry and rubbery, suggesting quality can vary between pieces.
Dry loaded fries
The loaded fries were described as having very little cheese, with a dry, reheated texture; the accompanying chicken was also dry.
Order errors
One customer ordered normal chicken but received spicy chicken and a spicy burger despite confirming the order.
Service lapses
Reviews include complaints about menu knowledge, rude interactions and unhelpful responses to an allergy-related ingredient question.
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The Bottom Line
Texas Chicken at Mall of the Emirates is a food-court stop for fried chicken, burgers and wraps, with reviews most often pointing to crispy chicken that can be juicy inside. The chicken crunch burger meal, mega spicy sandwich, spicy burger and family meals all appear in customer experiences, so there is more here than a basic piece-and-fries order. The strongest visits combine fast service with well-prepared food.
One customer received a hot order in about three minutes, while another praised chicken that was crispy outside and juicy inside. Families get a useful extra: kids’ meals were available, and the app may offer discounts before you order. The food court itself is loud, so it suits a quick mall meal more than a quiet sit-down occasion.
Consistency is the main reason to pay attention at the counter. Several customers received cold burgers or sandwiches, and one reported loaded fries with barely any cheese and a dry, reheated texture. Another received spicy chicken and a spicy burger after requesting normal.
Check the temperature and repeat your spice preference before walking away. Allergy-related ingredient help was also criticised, so ask clearly and factor that into your choice.