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Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in The Infatuation. Updated August 2026.

Diego · West Town

Lightly breaded wings in umami butter with brightness and heat, paired with jalapeño ranch.

Golden fried wings with spicy, citrusy skin and a chili-forward dipping sauce.

Lemon pepper and roasted-garlic BBQ varieties, flavorful enough to need no extra sauce.

Chunky wings with craggy breading that stays crisp under a zesty buffalo sauce.

Wings that balance crispy skin and tender meat, in garlic parmesan, buffalo, and garlic buffalo.