Dodo's Chicken – American
Dodo’s Chicken serves as a soulful retreat where the savory aroma of crackling chicharrón and slow-simmered chicken soup fills the air, promising a taste of heartfelt Latin comfort. Warm, cheese-stuffed arepas and sweet, golden aborrajado caleño offer a symphony of textures, perfectly complemented by hearty helpings of black beans, rice, and buttery corn on the cob. It is a lively destination where traditional flavors and modern warmth collide, inviting guests to linger over vibrant plates that celebrate a rich, sun-drenched culinary heritage.
9431, Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX, 77063 +17137893636 https://dodoschicken.net0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, keto, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at Dodo's Chicken
Dairy-Free at Dodo's Chicken
Dodo's Chicken in Houston has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Corn on the Cob, Aborrajado Caleño and Green Vegetables Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Dodo's Chicken
Dodo's Chicken in Houston has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Aborrajado Caleño, Green Vegetables Salad and Chicken Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Dodo's Chicken
Dodo's Chicken in Houston has 12 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Corn on the Cob, Aborrajado Caleño and White Corn Bread with Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Dodo's Chicken
Dodo's Chicken in Houston has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Passion Fruit Juice and Chicken Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Dodo's Chicken
Dodo's Chicken in Houston has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Passion Fruit Juice, Mango Juice and Pineapple Juice. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at Dodo's Chicken
Dodo's Chicken in Houston has 2 nut-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including French Fries and Chicken Soup. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Dodo's Chicken
Dodo's Chicken in Houston has 9 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Corn on the Cob, Aborrajado Caleño and Green Vegetables Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Dodo's Chicken
Dodo's Chicken in Houston has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Corn on the Cob, Aborrajado Caleño and White Corn Bread with Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Dodo's Chicken
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Black Beans and Rice | 84 g | 24.5 g |
| White Corn Bread with Cheese | 64.6 g | 19.8 g |
| Corn on the Cob | 32.6 g | 17.3 g |
| Chicharrón | 0 g | 11.4 g |
| White Arepa Stuffed with Cheese | 21 g | 7.9 g |
| Mashed Potatoes | 55.9 g | 6.3 g |
| French Fries | 44.6 g | 4.1 g |
| Chicken Soup | 3.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Horchata | 8.6 g | 0.4 g |
| Pineapple Juice | 9.1 g | 0.4 g |
| Mango Juice | 11.3 g | 0.3 g |
| Passion Fruit Juice | 5.9 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Thursday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Menu
House Special
- Chicharrón - $5.45: Fried pork belly Available at: dinner, lunch
- White Arepa Stuffed with Cheese - $12.5: 5 units of white corn cakes filled with cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- White Corn Bread with Cheese - $3.06 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Soup - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Orders
- Aborrajado Caleño - $2.25: Iconic snack from Cali made with ripe plantain, flattened and fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Black Beans and Rice - $2.06 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries - $2.06 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mashed Potatoes - $2.06 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Corn on the Cob - $1.81 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Green Vegetables Salad - $2.06 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Juices and Aguas Frescas
- Blackberry Juice - $3.44 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Horchata - $3.44
- Mango Juice - $3.44 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Passion Fruit Juice - $3.44 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Pineapple Juice - $3.44 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Juice-Cleanse, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Dodo's Chicken
- Is Dodo's Chicken dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Dodo's Chicken has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Corn on the Cob, Aborrajado Caleño and Green Vegetables Salad.
- What can I eat at Dodo's Chicken on a dairy-free diet?
- Corn on the Cob, Aborrajado Caleño and Green Vegetables Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Dodo's Chicken have vegan options?
- Yes. 9 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Corn on the Cob and Aborrajado Caleño.
- Is Dodo's Chicken gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Dodo's Chicken?
- Black Beans and Rice, at roughly 24.5g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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