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Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken

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Open till 9 PM

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117 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701, USA Get directions

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Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken brings its Memphis-born recipe to this downtown Austin spot near San Jacinto Boulevard, where the draw is spicy, crackly-battered fried chicken that's been a Southern favorite since the original Tennessee location. Expect a no-frills, counter-style setting where the chicken—not the décor—is the point, with sides like baked beans and slaw rounding out the plate.

Location

117 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX 78701, USA Get directions

Business Hours
Open

Monday

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

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