Tex Bites in Waltham Forest

Tex Bites was always the go to spot on a Friday evening or Saturday, Mexicana Burger meal with wings instead of a drink or some tenders on the side. Fast forward to Covid, backyard BBQ teamed up with Tex to perhaps keep Tex afloat. The Mexicana burger is still a goto burger with their crinkle cut fries, but sadly the Backyard BBQ division seems to be lacking and slightly overpriced. Albeit, I only tried Backyard BBQ when they first launched a few years back (I was a bit shocked at the pricing at the time, for a joint that used to be a budget takeaway spot) and returned to try their wings. Sadly, they were very disappointing. 6 backyard wings (basically grilled wings) for £8.50. I’ll get back to the price shortly. 4 out of 6 wings were burnt, not even charred. I’ve included a picture of one of the wings in my review. Since we got takeaway (which we always do) I wasn’t able to check them before I left the shop. Rather disappointing that there’s no quality control, if something is burnt, chuck it and start a fresh. Now for the pricing - Chicken cottage doesn’t even charge that much for their grilled wings. I’d expect at least 8 wings for the price they’re charging. Or jumbo sized wings OR full size wings. Overall, I think the OG Mexicana burger is probably the only good thing that’s on the menu, for the price point at least.

Great place to go to. Food is fantastic and made fresh, customer service has always been great in my experience. I place this shop as more of a KFC alternative and not your standard chicken shop (which is a good thing). Pricing is higher but is worth it as the quality of the food reflects this.

The food is really delicious and the wings are nice and crispy, juicy and tender on the inside. Chips are crinkle cut and are OK Their service timing is good and they have a TV with all the football games on it which you can watch while you're eating. Would definitely take a detour to go to this place. I Recommend it.

I loved all food specially burgers is best amazing taste and we all loved it.

A little disappointed with the prices to be honest. I understand everywhere has inflation but the increase for smaller portions is not okay. Staff were wonderful and lovely. The food is nice but not worth what my bill came too nor the portion size!

Oh I love the staff!! Love the food, absolutely banger fries!! My go-to everyday!!

Used to come here regularly. Since re-opening I have tried the wings which are still tasty, the chicken burgers were great as usual, but Wagyu was simply amazing. I also ordered the Angus burger and I was a little surprised, tasted great, only gripe was the price point.

Amazing owner and staff on point. Top Quality everytime.

Food was really great, the Angus beef burgers are on point with a juicy patty and great flavour. The wings are crispy and the best around... service was really good too.

I’ve been going here since the shop opened over 5years ago . The food is consistently on point and service is on time . Lovely , friendly team always very helpful . Keep up the good work . I have also had the backyard BBQ team uzzy and co do my BBQ and that was spot on . 💪🏽👍❤️

Food is good but is very expensive compared to other shop capri sun is £2.50

It's open after so long but burgers n wings were OK.. not tht wow..

Very tasty crispy fresh chicken burger one of the best around the area will definitely come again in sha Allah

Drove all the way from midlands for this spot! Would definitely recommend! Lovely staff even better food 😍

This is going to be my go to local now, best wings and burgers. Really friendly staff great place overall 👍

Always top quality fast food. The chicken burgers and wings are easily some of the best around. Always received a courteous and efficient service. Standard fast food seating arrangement.

I bought the smoked half chicken meal (Backyard BBQ) and a portion of fried wings (Tex Bites). The smoked chicken was really soft and easy to pull off the bone. It just melted. The fried chicken was very crispy and also had the same ease of the bone when eating. Only one problem. Both meals....they lacked serious flavour. The chicken had that smoky taste but nothing else. There is a coating of sauce but it's like one brush stroke? The fried chicken felt like the batter didn't have any seasoning. Heck even the chips were bland and soggy. I'm struggling to figure out if I went at the wrong time or bought the wrong items. Maybe the burgers are better? My overall experience has been somewhat light in flavour and somewhat bland. I may need to give this place another go but not any time soon.

I can’t put into words my experience at this place. Honestly exceeded all of my expectations. The mexicana burger was 11/10. Would definitely recommend everyone to come here. I had to order another burger for takeaway. The food was so quick to come and went down a treat!

The chicken is very juicy and succulent, the atmosphere in the shop is very welcoming and the staff in very helping/kind!!

One of the best wings I’ve ever had in my life, usually in chicken shops the fried food is lying there for hours. Tex bites makes fresh wings every few minutes with some of the best coating.

Bought a burger, chicken too soft. Need to be cooked more. Nothing special. Kfc opposite

First time to this local. OMG. The chicken is fab. Just the right chilli hot. Plus flavour. Great chips. Great staff. That’s the end of going to KFC. How bland is that. Go again - yep.

Some of the best wings you can get in London, crispy, full of flavour and the chicken isn't dried out like other places. Good value for money, some nice drinks included with the meals. Have had some issues with cold chips and slow service but generally would recommend.

Great food, getting a bit pricey though

For those who have been here many years and wondering if it's still the same with the new addition, yes it is still the same but now offer grilled food. I ordered a Mexicana burger and was as delicious as ever.

The food was really good, their fried chicken and jalapeno bombers was my go to every week almost. It was a great halal store. Im sad to know it closed, i wonder why.

My go to for fried chicken. Delicious! Closed and absolutely missing it though. No sign posted for reopening but I'm hoping those shutters are lifted soon!

This is my absolute favorite chicken place. I go at least twice a month. Unfortunately, they've been closed all week. There is no notice on the door. Does anyone know if they will reopen?

Good food, good service, been going tex bites every week for 4 years now

A different taste experience to the usual fried chicken, worth a visit!

Great fried chicken, super crispy! Gutted they don’t do the crinkled chips no more. Service is hit and miss sometimes but the food is good nevertheless.

I can't comment on food as I never had a chance to even try it. Twice now we went late evening, still during said opening hours, only to find the shop closed. Really irritating when you are hungry and looking forward to the food.

A little something for the readers: you know them as Jalapeno' Bombers, Also knows as Bombers. I see a lot of people ordering these. I know them as Lamb Weston Cheese chilli Nuggets. Available from Star catering in Walthamstow. You are most welcome. Now the review: Not what it used to be .... I was an avid eater at Tex Bites, recently (Last few months), they have dropped their quality down to mediocre (less than average). I thought it was just a down point so decided not to think nothing of it. However, their service level has also dropped, and I don't think I will be returning. The server there has not got my order correct on a few occasions and missing items, drive was not worth going back and neither am I one to complain. The food has gone very dry, small in portion and the customer service is as good as non-existent. It's with regret a review is needed to let the people know. Half a star for the food half a star for service 1 star because the food USED TO BE GREAT. Othewrise would only have given it 1* Peace and love. The Reviewer...

Nice burgers and good chicken. Very nice service. Liked this recipe and go again.

The wings are so over rated there's very little seasoning on chicken. The wings are always cold they don't have a cover to keep there food warm. Chips need to be fries.

The best chicken burgers I've ever had. Chicken fillet with cheese.

Cold chicken wings slow service

Dear owner of Tex bites I was on shop 28/ January/2021 Thursday 8.30 pm I ordered 1 family meal £18 Guy who served ( this is second time) said the colslaw is finished and I requested for some chips instead. But he straight away said that he can't do that and he will refund me. I was shocked by this service and hospitality. He was very in cooperative. Instead refund he charged again £18 after that he refund me £36 . I also in take away business so I don't like to b comments like this but I don't find your direct number . Honestly you are losing your customers.

Stands out from the rest. Chicken is not wet. Coating is crispy and tasty. Chips are always freshly made 😋

Chicken wings absolutely disgusting, dry, flavourless... never again

Definitely The best chicken Burger joint in the area . Always fresh and succulent. Friendly staff too. A must try

Very nice chicken , nice flavour and not too greasy, crinkle chips are always fresh and I love the chilli sauce too. Place is very clean , only downsides is small portions and sometimes clueless staff constantly getting orders wrong

Best crispy chicken in whole of UK. Puts all other chicken shops to shame.

Amazing place to have burgers with a friendly service.

3 FOOD HYGIENE RATING - No wonder they don’t display their rating. Also treat the neighbourhood like their personal tip.

Used to visit this place years ago the standard hasn't dropped since visited today and the food was fresh made to order and just how i remember it especially the Mexicana Burger that was 10/10 cannot go wrong with anything you order here to be honest everything is always fresh and the customer service is very good will definitely be back for more and do recommend you to try it out

Chicken is perfectly cooked and crunchy 😋👌.. customer service is not that good. The guy in till don't know to handle customers

The best chicken burgers,chicken and wings!

The Best chicken I've tasted in years

Excellent, only tried the chicken wings but they are the best I've ever had

Just moved to the area and love this place one of the best I came across. The opening times are inconsistent but when they are open I love the food here.

Overpriced. No option for fries only crinkle.overated

Taste good when its fresh. Sometimes they use old chicken that time it taste very bad. Service and quality needs to be improved. Price slightly higher compare to other chicken shops. Other then that if u want to eat nice crunchy battered chicken. You will love the taste.

Overrated and over priced. If your from the real east you know about real pfc, leytonstone Don's can keep this👍

Food is great here best fried chicken chicken burger in London. its never oily and and always fresh!!

Good Place e good food,highly recommended...

I have been going to this shop since 2014, its sad to say how the food quality has gone down over the years especially under the new management both service and food has gone below par. The blokes on the tills don't have that touch. Food is mostly cold.

Lovely coated chicken wings. Foods always fresh. I normally get Mexicana burger or a mexicana wrap meal they are equally amazing. So usually it’s a tough decision to choose between a wrap or a burger. Chicken wings is always a must. The way to eat a chicken wing is to pull out the two bones and stuff with their chips and enjoy. I did once place the idea to coat the chips with the chicken batter. I’m still waiting for that. Place also looks clean which is always a plus. Family and I call tex bites a high end of the chicken shop as the food quality is on point.

Very tasty chicken burgers. The Mexicana burger is awesome. Prices are reasonable. Friendly staff.

Super tasty chicken according to my son

Great clean food and great stuff

Tex mex burger 💯. Highly recommended

Food is always fresh and hot also very crispy chicken. Five star from me.

Mexicana burger, always hits the spot.

Friendly staff, excellent service, chicken us always crispy and juicy. Mexicano burger is the best.

Best crispy chicken ever so tasty enjoyed every bite

Best place for chicken burger meal

Great customer service tidy seating area food was good and will visit again

A great tasting tender chicken & chips. The menu is great and the prices are reasonable.

People who work there are so friendly, truly makes difference such a great customer service and attention given to every customer though the place is so very busy. Food is good too! Nothing to compare to the place across the road!

Unbelievable prices. You'd think you're eating at a restaurant with these new prices

Highly Recommended place ! Crispy & Crunchy chicken tenders, wings and chicken pieces whilst juicy inside. Been eating here for years and always tastes fresh.

Lovely food and the service is amazing 😁

Food quality is not the way it’s before..

He estado comiendo de las picaduras de Tex durante varios años. Buen menú, bocados baratos, personal amable. Lugar limpio

Too expensive and very less quantity.

What can I say about this place .. best chicken wings in east London. They are good at everything you will not regret Mark my words

I just love the Mexicano burger its so delicious especially when you eat in.. so fresh and tasty. The price aint bad too for the meal.

Good food and good service. Chicken is really juicy and crisp coating, jalapeño bites are lovely. Prices are reasonable too.

The food is beautiful and always fresh. Totally recommend it.

Amazing chicken crispy and juicy.

Found hair in chips, was given another portion of chips although they did not believe me, I saw the employee put chips back into fryer for 20 seconds or so and then serve it to me which I didn’t eat. Also this shop claims to be HMC certified however I have seen deliveries from Star caterers who 100% do not sell HMC meat. False advertising of HMC food which needs investigating immediately!

Fantastic chicken, so crispy and fresh. Standout from other chicken shops.

I use to have to wait long but they've improved in speed and food is just as good as before. A bit over priced but its one of the bests in the area. Clean shop nice friendly people.

The best fried chicken I have ever eaten. The chicken is so juicy and the coating is so crispy. We travel specifically to Leytonstone for this takeaway!

Best fried chicken of whole UK I have ever tasted. Should open more branches all over London. Quality food.

Fantastic service from the gentleman at the counter Usman, food fantastic. Would recommend

Alitas de pollo muy bonitas, buen sabor, precios razonables, solo puedo decir mejor sabor que kfc, personal muy amable

Best chicken shop I’ve ever been to with the best customer service and best food

Extremely Clean food and resteraunt. Not at all like a fast food place - with the quality of food and amazing experience it feels as if you are indulging in a posh meal from a highly regarded resteraunt. Definitely getting value for the money. Chicken cooked to tender perfection (Honestly way better than KFC). Make sure to attend during less busy times of the day, due to the obvious fact that service is anticipated to be much quicker during these quieter times of the day. And ensure you call 30mins earlier if placing a larger order. Don't let prices put you off because after you take a bite you will understand and comply with the fact that its worth it.

This place has forgotten it's a takeaway. To give benefit of doubt, I have vistedv 3 times in last 5 weeks and on each occasion it took 25-30 minutes to serve. Last time today, chicken was cooked in chips fryer, this was not cooked through, oil was not allowed to drain and thus eating eating experience very poor. This is not cheap place either, how can you be a fast chicken establishment that doesn't have chicken to serve when customers visit at peak lunch times. Simply, no execuses. I think I will take my custom elsewhere, where they understand what fast food means.

Little bit pricey , but great food and is better than KFC

Quality of the food absolutely superb, and service spot on too shall definitely be returning ASAP!!

Call in 15 mins before you go in. Burger and Jalapeno bombers are the best

Slow service but great food. Eat the Mexicans burger and the chilli cheese bites!

A great place to enjoy delicious freshly fried chicken burgers. The Mexicana Burger tasted amazing - the best chicken burger I've ever had! The chicken was cooked perfectly and indulged well with the cheese and nacho topping. It was crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside, just how a fried chicken burger should be! The Jalapeno Bombers are perfect to have alongside any meal. The shop also sells slush - coca cola and strawberry flavoured. I opted for a mixture of both and it was full of flavour and tasted divine. Great customer service! Staff are very friendly! Food was super quick and all meals are at a reasonable price. Definitely worth the visit!

Friendly staff and tasty food .. Thank you !!

Great Alternative To KFC, And Very Different To Your Everyday Run Of The Mill East London Chicken Shop. Highly Recommend The Mexicana Burger And Jalapeno Bombers. They Serve Crinkled Cut Fries Here Which Makes For A Good Change Along With Crispy Chicken Wings.

Great Customer service and lovely food.. would definitely recommend this if you are looking for a good fried chicken..

Great takeaway with very tasty food. The Mexicana Burger meal along with the Jalapeño Bombers go down a storm, truly mouthwatering! You can simply tell the food is made in fresh clean oil. The takeaway is always kept in a clean and hygienic manner for ease of customers who eat in and the staff are very polite and friendly. Definitely worth a visit if you haven’t been before!