Freight Fried Chicken: Indulge in the Best Fried Chicken Experience in San Antonio

Wow wow wow! Get the bone in chicken for a taste sensation. It may take 20-25 minutes but it's a completely different experience than the tenders. Let me say the first time I tried Freight I didn't leave a review because I was so disappointed. After waiting in a long line on a busy Saturday I ordered and figured out I had ordered tenders instead of bone in chicken. For me the tenders were dry and bland. I wasn't ready to trash the restaurant on Yelp because I loved the brand history & concept and the fact it's woman owned. So I held off for a second try. Today I went for a midweek lunch. No one was in line and I ordered the 3 piece fried chicken, mac n cheese and a biscuit. It came out after 25 minutes hot and fresh. So hot, I had to let it cool down. So I dug into the Mac n cheese. Normally I turn my nose up and M&C that isn't baked, but this was so flavorful. The pasta was firm and the sauce was rich and delish. The biscuit was buttery and I just wanted to goggle it up! Finally the chicken was seasoned to perfection, meaty and flavorful. I give it #1 Fried Chicken in SATX. This is all cooked from scratch so pack your patience and you will soon be eating deliciousness.

I love freight fried chicken. Not only is their chicken delicious, their fries are unmatched with flavor and consistency! I have tried their tenders as well as the Chicken sandwich. Lines are usually long because it's that good. Worth the wait!

This is in the main food hall at Pearl. Of course when visiting the south, fried chicken is necessary. It was good so it hit the spot. I purchased the meal where it comes with three pieces of chicken, a piece of bread, some pickles, a side and a fountain drink. For the side I ordered the potato salad. They have individual packets of hot honey and hot sauce as their condiments by the plastic utensils. Also, for the fountain drinks you would need to get it from the side entrance / exit where the public restrooms are located.

Was at the Pearl Food Hall for dinner and tried Freight Fried Chicken. The person behind the counter was very friendly when I ordered a d I received a text when my order was ready to be picked up at the counter. The fried chicken was very moist and flavorful. I had ordered the 3 piece basket which came with 3 thighs, a side (I ordered Mac N Cheese) and a fountain soda. The Food Hall was a very fun place to dine. It gave food court vibes but without the typical fast food restaurants.

On the go chicken! Total wait time was only 5 minutes. Delicious! I love a good seasoning that is not overpowering. Also I think that it's important to not reply on your dropping sauce. Though that aioli is magic! The loaded potato salad is wonderful too! Excellent job!

Had a great experience at Freight! Always on the hunt for gluten free options, it was surprising to find a place that was offering up fried chicken. Not only that, but delicious too! The chicken was perfectly juicy and the crust had a good flavor. The fries really threw me for a loop! Unique to any fry I've seen before, the shape was just as fun as it was flavorful. While visiting on a Friday night, our wait time was much shorter than expected, and everything came out great. The only unusual thing is while they pride themselves on gluten free chicken...not all items on the menu are gluten free so there is a really easy potential for cross contact or to mistakenly order a gluten item. Not the biggest deal if you are only dealing with an intolerance, but in the case of a gluten allergy I'd definitely look into the menu a bit before ordering!

THE BEST HALAL FRIED CHICKEN OPTION IN SAN ANTONIO This place opened its doors earlier this year and San Antonio is loving it! Located at the Pearl's Bottling Department, it's the only known eatery there serving a HALAL bone-in chicken option for guests! Chef Nicola Blaque, the creator of the concept & James Beard nominated chef, has done it again! Staff even mentioned that the fried chicken concept was also recently nominated for a James Beard Award Like all the other spots in the bottling department, the eatery is walk-up style, so you order at the window and wait for your food. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating at the bottling department, and all of it is constantly being cleaned so it's a pretty great place to be! Chef Nicola made her newest concept as inclusive as possible. The bone-in chicken options are HALAL & all of the chicken offered (both bone-in & boneless) is gluten-friendly too! They even serve up a vegetarian tofu "chicken" option! It's all so good and so many people are calling it the best fried chicken in town! Of course, the menu isn't complete without sides! Grab some mac 'n' cheese, seasoned fries, potato salad (ask for without bacon bits if you eat halal) & more! For historical context, Freight Chicken was inspired by black women who sold fried chicken in post Civil War America to rail passengers traveling through Gordonsville, VA. These women, dubbed "Waiter Carriers", had chicken recipes so famous that travelers would go out of their way just to try it! The fried chicken sales helped formerly enslaved women in terms of financial independence & racial progression! **ONLY bone-in chicken is halal, boneless chicken is not halal. Menu has clearly labeled it's halal & vegetarian options for your convenience **

I was SO impressed with this chicken!! My hubby and I took a detour after visiting a friends grand opening and wanted to grab a bit to eat before heading home. The food court at The Pearl never disappoints. This chicken is gluten free, super crispy, fresh, hot, amazing! I love the pickles they serve with it and the dipping sauce. It was not dry at all. Keep in mind that this is a food court so you may have limited indoor seating and might have to do outdoors. The service was great they were very kind and informative. I will definitely be back!

Great customer service with OK food. If I decide to eat here again, I'm definitely going to request that food and side dishes are not garnished with green onions and chives. It was too much and unnecessary. My child wasn't a fan. I ordered the tender basket and the chicken needed the side sauce. Tip: if the line is long, order online and save time. They'll call your name at the pickup window.