Tex's Chicken & Burgers

Tex's Chicken & Burgers fires up a casual counter-service kitchen in Queens, focusing on fried chicken, fiery sliders, and smash burgers that draw a loyal late-night crowd. The menu leans into bold heat—customers regularly single out the fiery wings and hot chicken sliders—though the smash burgers hold their own when cravings strike. That late-night pull, with doors open until 2:00 AM daily, makes it a dependable stop for a quick, satisfying bite after hours. On the food front, the chicken earns consistent praise: fresh-fried, well-seasoned, and solid enough to hit the spot. Quality wobbles occasionally—one guest found a hair in their burger—and service can feel abrupt, with some visitors noting a lack of greeting or thanks from the counter staff. But for those who come for the heat and the crunch, the kitchen usually delivers, turning a simple stop into a reliable fix for those intense, post-midnight hankerings.