Amigo Joes – Fried Chicken What Now?

Always on the search for great fried chicken. I do love my Hodaks for the price and consistency, but there’s just something about juicy, crispy, well seasoned, fried chicken that just makes your mouth water. Fried chicken that everyone can enjoy. Fried chicken that can bring people together.

My friend John knows I love fried chicken and being the good guy he is he said, “You gotta try this man.” And he was right!

If I were going to rate Amigo Joes in general I’d give it a three. It’s a traditional Mexican-American restaurant. I will say that the frozen margs are above average, they actually taste like the flavor they promise. The guac is sub-par, with the same consistency as the vacuum-sealed grocery store variety. The queso is tasty, but again, grocery store.

Jess ordered the chimichanga and it was likewise average. You could taste the oil dripping off it, and it brings images of deep fried, fast food, egg rolls to mind. Again fine if that’s what you’re craving, but not why you go to this place.

The fried chicken is why you go to this place. It takes awhile to cook so make sure you have some time, but it’s worth it. Can’t remember the price, but whatever it was I’d pay it over and over. The chicken is unbelievably juicy and piping hot when it comes out. The breading is crispy, well seasoned with herbs and pepper, and not as greasy as most fried chicken is. It’s also not as heavy as your KFC variety.

There’s really only so much you can say about pieces of chicken that have been dredged in breading and then deep fried, but even if you’re not a fan you gotta try this stuff. Seriously, go try it. Like now.