clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile
More Maps

14 Excellent Austin Dive Bars

17 Splendid Date Night Destinations in Austin

12 Low-Key and Fun Valentine’s Day Dining Options in Austin

More in Austin See more maps
A roast chicken on a table set for dinner.
The whole roast chicken at Pollo Regio.
Pollo Regio

Where to Find Juicy Whole Chickens for Meals in Austin

Dig into roasted, grilled, and barbecued birds

by Nadia Chaudhury Updated
View as Map
The whole roast chicken at Pollo Regio.
| Pollo Regio
by Nadia Chaudhury Updated

Whole chickens make meal planning easy, whether it’s for individual meals with tons of leftovers or giant group dinners. And there are so many different ways to prepare reliable poultry, from roasting to grilling to what Texans know best: barbecuing.

In Austin, there are plenty of options for whole chickens. There are quick and affordable options from El Pollo Rico to Peruvian-style Inka Chicken, French takes at Austin Rotisserie, barbecue options at Black’s Barbecue, and more.

For more chicken needs, check out Austin’s best fried chicken, chicken wings, and chicken and waffles.

Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission. The latest CDC guidance is here; find a COVID-19 vaccination site here.

Read More

Inka Chicken

Copy Link

The Peruvian-style whole rotisserie chicken dinners come with accompanying sauces and corn tortillas for $22.95. There are fuller dinner options too, which also come with sides, starting at $33.75.

1707 Wells Branch Pkwy, Austin, TX 78728
(512) 252-2222
(512) 252-2222

Velvet Taco

Copy Link

The Dallas-based taco chain offers its Backdoor chicken special which comes with an entire slow-roasted chicken, corn tortillas, elote, corn pico, and sauce. Takeout orders can be placed online.

11501 Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 704-8226
(512) 704-8226

El Pollo Rico

Copy Link

The fast-casual Mexican spot with a drive-thru focuses on charcoal-grilled chicken in several locations. The whole chicken meal comes with tortillas, salsas, a grilled onion, and limes for $20.78. Takeout orders can be placed online.

9435 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78753
(512) 339-7325
(512) 339-7325

Dia's Market

Copy Link

The Crestview market’s deli offers up whole rotisserie chickens for $13, with a roasted potatoes option for $16. It’s available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays via phone orders for 5 p.m. pickups.

812 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 520-5115
(512) 520-5115

Also featured in:

Pollo Regio

Copy Link

For a whole lot of chicken (which is perfectly mesquite charcoal grilled) for a good price, served with corn tortillas, a grilled onion, lime wedges, and rice with beans. Pollo Regio’s meal is $26.99. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online.

6615 Berkman Dr, Austin, TX 78723
(512) 933-9557
(512) 933-9557

Julio's Cafe

Copy Link

The Hyde Park Mexican restaurant’s $15.50 whole roasted chicken is served with tortillas and salsas. Keep in mind it isn’t available on Sundays.

4230 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 452-1040
(512) 452-1040

Also featured in:

Black's Barbecue Austin

Copy Link

For barbecue whole chickens, get to the Austin location of the Lockhart-based smoked meats joint. The full bird costs $14.99. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online.

3110 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 524-0801
(512) 524-0801

Also featured in:

Fresa's Chicken al Carbon

Copy Link

The whole chickens from Fresa's come with a mess of sides like rice, salsa, and tortillas, all for $34. Go for either the tangy chicken (achiote and citrus) or the spicier one (Yucatan). Takeout orders can be placed online.

915 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 428-5077
(512) 428-5077

Also featured in:

Austin Rotisserie

Copy Link

The French rotisserie food stall at downtown food hall Fareground offers the bird (whole at $21.99) with potatoes roasted in chicken drippings and two sauces. Takeout orders can be placed online.

111 Congress Ave. p400, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 358-4009
(512) 358-4009

Also featured in:

Lou’s

Copy Link

The casual McGuire Moorman Lambert restaurant dry-brines its whole chicken in a mess of herbs and spices. The $22 bird comes with a choice of two causes, like creamy horseradish or smoked paprika. Takeout orders can be placed online.

1900 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 660-5171
(512) 660-5171

More in Maps

© 2023 Vox Media, Inc. All rights reserved.
Link copied to the clipboard.

Inka Chicken

1707 Wells Branch Pkwy, Austin, TX 78728

The Peruvian-style whole rotisserie chicken dinners come with accompanying sauces and corn tortillas for $22.95. There are fuller dinner options too, which also come with sides, starting at $33.75.

1707 Wells Branch Pkwy, Austin, TX 78728
(512) 252-2222
(512) 252-2222

Velvet Taco

11501 Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758

The Dallas-based taco chain offers its Backdoor chicken special which comes with an entire slow-roasted chicken, corn tortillas, elote, corn pico, and sauce. Takeout orders can be placed online.

11501 Rock Rose Ave, Austin, TX 78758
(512) 704-8226
(512) 704-8226

El Pollo Rico

9435 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78753

The fast-casual Mexican spot with a drive-thru focuses on charcoal-grilled chicken in several locations. The whole chicken meal comes with tortillas, salsas, a grilled onion, and limes for $20.78. Takeout orders can be placed online.

9435 N Interstate Hwy 35, Austin, TX 78753
(512) 339-7325
(512) 339-7325

Dia's Market

812 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757

The Crestview market’s deli offers up whole rotisserie chickens for $13, with a roasted potatoes option for $16. It’s available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays via phone orders for 5 p.m. pickups.

812 Justin Ln, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 520-5115
(512) 520-5115

Pollo Regio

6615 Berkman Dr, Austin, TX 78723

For a whole lot of chicken (which is perfectly mesquite charcoal grilled) for a good price, served with corn tortillas, a grilled onion, lime wedges, and rice with beans. Pollo Regio’s meal is $26.99. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online.

6615 Berkman Dr, Austin, TX 78723
(512) 933-9557
(512) 933-9557

Julio's Cafe

4230 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751

The Hyde Park Mexican restaurant’s $15.50 whole roasted chicken is served with tortillas and salsas. Keep in mind it isn’t available on Sundays.

4230 Duval St, Austin, TX 78751
(512) 452-1040
(512) 452-1040

Black's Barbecue Austin

3110 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705

For barbecue whole chickens, get to the Austin location of the Lockhart-based smoked meats joint. The full bird costs $14.99. Takeout and delivery orders can be placed online.

3110 Guadalupe St, Austin, TX 78705
(512) 524-0801
(512) 524-0801

Fresa's Chicken al Carbon

915 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703

The whole chickens from Fresa's come with a mess of sides like rice, salsa, and tortillas, all for $34. Go for either the tangy chicken (achiote and citrus) or the spicier one (Yucatan). Takeout orders can be placed online.

915 N Lamar Blvd, Austin, TX 78703
(512) 428-5077
(512) 428-5077

Austin Rotisserie

111 Congress Ave. p400, Austin, TX 78701

The French rotisserie food stall at downtown food hall Fareground offers the bird (whole at $21.99) with potatoes roasted in chicken drippings and two sauces. Takeout orders can be placed online.

111 Congress Ave. p400, Austin, TX 78701
(512) 358-4009
(512) 358-4009

Lou’s

1900 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702

The casual McGuire Moorman Lambert restaurant dry-brines its whole chicken in a mess of herbs and spices. The $22 bird comes with a choice of two causes, like creamy horseradish or smoked paprika. Takeout orders can be placed online.

1900 E Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78702
(512) 660-5171
(512) 660-5171

Related Maps