Golden Chick

First opened in San Marcos in the late 1960s under the name Golden Fried Chicken, the concept was built around secret marination and batter mixes created by a former franchise worker. A 1990s overhaul refreshed the restaurants and introduced the Golden Chick name, spurring expansion across the region. The kitchen still relies on those founding recipes, complementing traditional fried chicken with items like salads alongside its decades-old staples.