Gus' Fried Chicken – American
The air hums with the irresistible scent of cayenne and hot oil as plates of legendary, deep-golden fried chicken arrive at paper-lined tables, boasting a shatteringly crisp skin that gives way to succulent, spice-kissed meat. Heaping scoops of creamy mac and cheese and savory baked beans round out the soulful spread, perfectly complemented by the refreshing chill of syrupy sweet tea or a frosty beer. This unpretentious sanctuary celebrates the art of the perfect crunch, inviting guests to roll up their sleeves and savor a timeless Southern tradition.
Gus' Fried Chicken, East 2nd Street, Downtown, Austin, Travis County, Texas, 78701, United States +15124744877 http://gusfriedchicken.com/austin-texas-location/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, pescatarian, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone
Diet fit at Gus' Fried Chicken
Dairy-Free at Gus' Fried Chicken
Gus' Fried Chicken in Austin has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cole Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Gus' Fried Chicken
Gus' Fried Chicken in Austin has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cole Slaw, Potato Salad and Mac n Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Gus' Fried Chicken
Gus' Fried Chicken in Austin has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cole Slaw, Potato Salad and Mac n Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Gus' Fried Chicken
Gus' Fried Chicken in Austin has 2 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cole Slaw and Potato Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Fat at Gus' Fried Chicken
Gus' Fried Chicken in Austin has 2 low-fat-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cole Slaw and Baked Beans. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at Gus' Fried Chicken
Gus' Fried Chicken in Austin has 4 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, Cole Slaw and Potato Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Pescatarian at Gus' Fried Chicken
Gus' Fried Chicken in Austin has 3 pescatarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cole Slaw, Potato Salad and Mac n Cheese. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Anti-Inflammatory at Gus' Fried Chicken
Gus' Fried Chicken in Austin has 2 anti-inflammatory-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cole Slaw and Potato Salad. 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 Gus' Fried Chicken
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken | 23 g | 27.7 g |
| Mac n Cheese | 50.5 g | 18 g |
| Baked Beans | 11.2 g | 3.6 g |
| Potato Salad | 11.2 g | 1.5 g |
| Cole Slaw | 2 g | 1.4 g |
| Beer | 2.2 g | 0.3 g |
| Sweet Tea | 10.2 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Main Courses
Our world-famous hot and spicy fried chicken, perfected over 60 years.
- Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken: Fresh, never frozen hot and spicy fried chicken Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
Traditional Southern sides made fresh daily.
- Mac n Cheese: Creamy macaroni and cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Beans: Sweet and savory baked beans Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cole Slaw: Freshly shredded cabbage with a slightly sweet dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Salad: House-cut potatoes in a creamy dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
Refreshing drinks to complement your spicy chicken.
- Sweet Tea: Traditional Southern sweet tea
- Beer: Selection of cold beers
Frequently Asked Questions about Gus' Fried Chicken
- Is Gus' Fried Chicken dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Gus' Fried Chicken has 1 dairy-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cole Slaw.
- What can I eat at Gus' Fried Chicken on a dairy-free diet?
- Cole Slaw carry the dairy-free tag, out of 1 tagged dish on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Gus' Fried Chicken?
- Gus's World Famous Fried Chicken, at roughly 27.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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