Across North Texas, there are ample places to enjoy a wide variety of chicken wings. Flavors like buffalo, barbecue, Thai, Vietnamese, and more, entice, and they can be had in some of the most unexpected of places. Beyond your local brewpub, you might discover some of the best wings in your neighborhood are at a pho shop or gear head social club.
Whether you’re catching the big game, hanging out with friends at happy hour, or sneaking out for a well-earned treat, there are wings for every occasion. Venture to these spots around town to get your fix.
Pecan Lodge
Famous for its smoked meats and sometimes hours-long line to get in, Pecan Lodge offers wings that encapsulate the flavors of southern barbecue. Wings are brined in the restaurant’s signature brisket rub, smoked, fried, then tossed in a choice of buffalo, spicy barbecue, and dry rub. Balance out the heat with a side of Pecan Lodge’s fantastic potato salad. 2702 Main St. Dallas, pecanlodge.com
Asian Mint
Chef Nikky Phinyawatana adds Thai flair to a finger food favorite. At any one of Asian Mint’s five Dallas-Fort Worth locations, guests can order pad thai wings, a zesty variety that is covered in Asian Mint’s signature Thai sauce and garnished with onion crisps, for a crunchy bite. Pair these wings with a sake mojito. Multiple locations, asianmint.com
Bad Chicken
Its name might suggest otherwise, but Bad Chicken serves up some of the best wings in East Dallas. Here, the wings are smoked, then flash-fried, and covered with a sauce of choice. Add in an order of curly fries, and you’ve got one heck of a combo. 5014 Ross Ave., Dallas, badchicken.com
Derby Restaurant Dallas
Located inside a car enthusiast social club called the Shop, Derby Dallas serves up great wings with a side of southern hospitality. Derby’s wings are dry-rubbed with a house spice blend, and fried to a perfect crisp. Presented with a side of smoky barbecue sauce, these wings serve as the perfect comfort food while watching a game, or checking out some automotive gear. 9100 John W. Carpenter Fwy., Dallas, derbyrestaurants.com
Gas Monkey Icehouse
Gas Monkey’s wings are served “naked”, or without breading, allowing for maximum flavor. Guests can order their wings with buffalo, lemon pepper, whiskey barbecue, or honey sriracha sauce, or have them Richard’s Style. Named after Gas Monkey co-owner Richard Rawlings, Richard’s Style wings come tossed in fiery Gas Monkey Skidmark Sauce, a smoky ghost and chipotle pepper blend. 4545 Destination Dr., The Colony, gasmonkeyicehouse.com
Ngon Vietnamese Kitchen
Ngon owner Carol Nguyen puts love into every one of her plates, including the nuoc mam chicken wings. The wings arrive covered in caramelized fish sauce, and topped with peppers and onion crisps, resulting in zesty, savory Vietnamese flavor. Try them with the Da Lat chill cocktail, a fruit-forward martini crafted with vodka and Soho lychee. 1907 Greenville Ave., Dallas, ngonvietkitchen.com
Over Under
Dallas’ mixed-use community, the Village continues to grow, but Over Under remains a favorite of the neighborhood. Over Under is a hot sports and hangout bar known for its unique wing flavors. Beyond traditional styles like buffalo and barbecue, there are globally-inspired variations like jerk and gochujang sesame. 5625 Village Glen Dr., Dallas, thevillagedallas.com
Winsome Prime
Winsome Prime is a ritzier alternative to some of the patio bars and hangouts around town. The restaurant’s signature truffle lemon pepper wings are fried, and seasoned with a splash of truffle lemon pepper sauce. Each bite makes for a soulful experience. Find them on the happy hour, dinner, and brunch menus. 331 Singleton Blvd., Dallas, winsomeprime.com
Stan’s Blue Note
Often called one of Dallas’ best sports bars, Stan’s Blue Note lives up to the hype—especially when it comes to its food. Come for the game, stay for all of the beers on tap and the chicken wings. They’re served up with sauce choices including Frank’s original hot sauce, porter barbecue sauce, and sweet pepper Thai. 2908 Greenville Ave., Dallas, stansbluenote.com
Valley Wings
The crew at Valley Wings does not skimp on flavor. At this Far North Dallas joint, guests can order wings seasoned with a succulent dry rub, or a mouthwatering wet dip. Sauce flavors include buffalo, cajun, Korean barbecue, and for a touch of heat, mango habanero. If you’re feeling ravenous, add on an order of the chicken alfredo fries. 7989 Belt Line Rd. #110, Dallas, valleywingsdallastx.com
