Love Fried Chicken? A New Player In The Chicken Restaurant Battle Comes To Las Vegas

If you love fried chicken like I do, then get ready to taste-test a southeastern United States fast-food restaurant -- Bojangles is headed to Las Vegas. The fried chicken fast food restaurant has plans to open 20 new locations here in the Las Vegas valley. Unquestionably, the fried chicken battle is heating up here in town.

I love southern fried chicken. My eyes light up when I see a bucket of KFC, Popeyes, Church’s, or any other brand you can think of. However, I can’t enjoy too much of that delicious chicken or I’ll double in size. But, if you’ve ever traveled through, or lived in, the southeastern part of the United States, your taste buds should perk up. Bojangles, one of the most popular fast-food chains in that region, is getting ready to open 20 locations here in Las Vegas.

Bojangles was founded in 1977 in Charlotte, North Carolina, with a single location. The company has expanded to incorporate approximately 800 stores. That’s according to an article on Fox5Vegas.com by Caitlin Lilly. Bojangles is signing a development agreement to open 20 locations throughout the Las Vegas valley. In addition, they’ll be opening 10 more restaurants inside TravelCenters of America stops here in the western United States.

If it seems like there are a lot of chicken drive-thru restaurants popping up all over southern Nevada, you’re correct! As I have noted, the well-known national chains like KFC, Popeyes, and Church’s have been here for years. Lately, “hot chicken” restaurants have also been popping up. For example, Dave’s Hot Chicken now has three locations in town. Additionally, Houston TX Hot Chicken has three spots in Las Vegas too. By the same token, if you do a web search for fried chicken in Las Vegas, you’ll see plenty “Best Of” lists like this one on Vegas.Eater.com.

Meanwhile, here comes Bojangles to Las Vegas. I’ve munched out on their delicious fried chicken when I’ve been in the southeast. Good stuff! While no date has yet been announced for the first local Bojangles restaurant's opening, their website says it all: “Bojangles is the authentic Southern chicken franchise powerhouse, bringing handmade favorites to new regions across the U.S.”

Las Vegas is not only known for it's lights, giant hotels, and gambling. It's known now as a mecca for food! Famous chefs from around the world are opening up a restaurant on the Las Vegas strip. Visitors and even locals can get a taste of what they have to offer!

But aside from these fancy restaurants, there's BBQ spots. Now when you think BBQ, you think Texas or any southern state, not Las Vegas! But just like the strip and all those restaurants, Vegas offers some really amazing BBQ spots that will compete with any Texas BBQ spot!

Whether you're looking for some pull off the bone ribs, brisket, or pulled pork, you'll find great options here in the Vegas Valley and beyond! With Las Vegas being home to many from all around the country, it's no surprise that some of those local implants brought their culinary experience and opened up some amazing BBQ spots here in the Southern Nevada!

So with this being said, you're probably wanting to know the top spots a local would suggest? Do yourself a favor, if you live here in Vegas or you're planning to visit, check out these spots!

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If you're looking for some great BBQ, you're gonna have to travel away from the Vegas Strip, but is well worth it! Road Kill Grill may confuse you. When you go there, you'll find yourself in a residential area. Why? Because the owners basically converted a home into a BBQ joint. When the city realized how popular the place was, they allowed it to continue operation. Don't let it fool you though, the BBQ is amazing! It has locals even driving the distance to eat it on the regular!

This place is amazing! The owner, Mike and his wife have been at this for a while, starting off with a small location and taking their BBQ pit trailer to locations to serve up some great BBQ! And the God Sauce is to die for! Now they have two locations and serving up some amazing BBQ for Southern Nevada! They even have a dish called "The Fortress" which a rack of ribs surrounding Mac N' Cheese, Cross Cut Fries, and more! Named after the Arena The Golden Knights play at!

Don't let the environment fool you! Yes, it's a Casino and hang out, but they also serve up some amazing BBQ! And the best part is the area and environment you get to enjoy it in. If you're wanting to watch sports and grind on some great BBQ, don't skip out on Ellis Island Barbecue!

Yes, it's that Rick from the show "Pawn Stars". Not only is he slinging items he buys from people in his pawn shop, he's also slinging some great BBQ! From traditional BBQ items and sides, to off the menu goodness, you got to try it out!

It may not say BBQ in their name, but they serve up some amazing BBQ at an amazing price! On Wednesday, you can enjoy their awesome BBQ at the restaurant! But make sure to get there early because the locals know that it's served from 4pm-10pm only, so it gets busy!

Larry Martino is the long-time afternoon drive personality on 96.3 KKLZ. The views and opinions expressed in this blog are those of Larry Martino and not necessarily those of Beasley Media Group, LLC.

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