Crowd-pleasing NYC-style chicken and gyro bowls in Deep Ellum with late-night hours, solid flavors, and mixed reports on portions, accuracy, and delivery.
Big Guys Chicken & Rice delivers reliable flavorful chicken, gyro, and seasoned rice at fair prices, making it a solid choice for late-night Deep Ellum dining. Occasional order accuracy issues and portion variability prevent grade A-grade performance, while the cramped counter-service format and limited seating work best for takeout or off-peak visits. Strong value and friendly service support the grade, though it remains a neighborhood spot rather than a destination.
In Deep Ellum, this tiny counter-service spot dishes out NYC-style chicken and gyro over rice to a steady stream of concertgoers and late-night snackers. Expect a fast-casual hustle, a few tight tables, and friendly counter staff. As one diner put it, "my mixed platter was packed with tender meat and that craveable rice." The cooking leans familiar and comforting rather than flashy: marinated chicken, shaved gyro, seasoned yellow rice, and white and orange sauces. Add fries on top if you want extra heft. Most praise the flavor and value, though there are occasional misses like under-fried falafel or order mixups, especially via delivery. Families can make this work. Kids often go for the rice and chicken, fries, or a simple pita. There is no kids menu, but portion-sharing helps, and the menu includes vegan options like falafel and hummus. Seating is limited, so off-peak dine-in or takeout is the smoother move.
Area vibe: Lively arts-and-nightlife district with bars, music venues, and street art; strong late-night foot traffic.
Safety: Generally busy and well-patrolled on weekends; typical urban late-night caution advised.
What's nearby: Surrounded by bars, music venues, and casual eateries; limited street parking and frequent events.