Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Jalapeño Deluxe Restaurante, Mama Jo's Biscuits & BBQ and Taste of Philly, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find the best places for fried chicken in Denver. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional fried chicken.
Denver's Premier Fried Chicken Destinations
Denver’s fried chicken scene offers a diverse array of crispy delights that span far beyond traditional American comfort food. From the spicy kicks of Mexican-inspired poultry at Jalapeño Deluxe Restaurante to the signature crunch of Korean specialties at Funny Plus, there is a style for every craving. You can even find unexpected gems tucked away in local Italian pizzerias like Esters or classic neighborhood pubs like The Irish Rover. This curated collection highlights the very best ways to enjoy fried chicken across the Mile High City, showcasing a unique range of international flavors and local favorites.
14 restaurants in Best Fried Chicken in Denver | Top Spots
- Jalapeño Deluxe Restaurante · rated 5/5: Mexican.
- Mama Jo's Biscuits & BBQ · rated 5/5: American.
- Taste of Philly · rated 5/5: American.
- Funny Plus · rated 4/5: Korean.
- The Dam Grille · rated 4/5: American.
- Brooklyn's Finest Pizza · rated 4/5: Italian.
- #Vybe · rated 3/5: American.
- Esters · rated 1/5: Italian.
- The Irish Rover · rated 1/5: American.
- Blazing Bird · rated 1/5: American.
- Funny Plus: Korean.
- Walter's303 Pizzeria & Publik House: Italian.
- Meade ST Provisions: American.
- Yazoo BBQ Company: American.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
