Vietnamese, Lao, and classic bar wings: the spots that top Austin's wing rankings.
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Vietnamese, Lao, and classic bar wings: the spots that top Austin's wing rankings.
Tommy Want Wingy (South Lamar)
An Austin wing counter with three locations, known for French-cut lollipop wings fried to order with a shattering crisp exterior and eight-plus house sauces. Voted best wings in Austin and a cult favorite since opening on Rainey Street.
Wingzup (Hancock)
A Hancock neighborhood wing specialist with a focused menu of well-seasoned, fried-to-order wings and a loyal following among North Austin regulars. Known for consistent execution and a rotating lineup of sauces.
Hi Wings (Allandale)
An Allandale Korean fried chicken spot serving crispy, double-fried wings in soy garlic, spicy, and house-special glazes. A reliable neighborhood pick for Korean-style wings north of downtown.
Pluckers Wing Bar (Metro Austin)
A Texas wing-bar institution open since 1995 on UT's west campus, named one of the top-10 wing restaurants in America by USA Today in 2012. Fresh-breaded, cooked-to-order wings in dozens of flavors anchor a loud, game-day-ready sports bar.
Sazan (Highland)
A Highland ramen counter known for paitan ramen and its 'Indomitable Chicken Wings', fried and dry-rubbed with a fiery curry blend that reviewers describe as reminiscent of a crispy Dorito. An unexpected wing destination inside a serious ramen shop.
Delray Cafe (East Austin)
A casual East Austin neighborhood bar and cafe with wings that earn consistent praise for their crunch and sauce selection. An unpretentious spot that draws regulars more interested in the food than the scene.
Lao'd Bar (East Austin)
A James Beard-nominated, New York Times top-50 restaurant (2025) from Chef Bob Somsith serving Lao cuisine in an open-air East Austin counter. The crispy wings come naked or tossed in spicy garlic, tropical sambal, or a caramel fish sauce with crab fat that is savory, sweet, and unforgettable.
Măm Măm (East Austin)
A Vietnamese-Thai food counter at Springdale General, where the fish sauce caramel wings are glazed in a sweet-umami lacquer, finished with pickled chilies and fried garlic. A James Beard-recognized kitchen in a casual, weekend-hours setting.
Hold Out Brewing (Clarksville)
A small Clarksville craft brewery and brewpub on West 4th Street with an extensive in-house beer program and a kitchen turning out crispy wings and one of Austin's best double cheeseburgers. The relaxed outdoor seating and Sunday-afternoon energy have made it an in-the-know neighborhood favorite.
The Marylander (East Austin)
An East Austin food truck on Webberville Road serving Maryland classics: breakfast sandwiches, crab cake plates, and crispy wings regulars say are among the best in the neighborhood. A short, sharp menu and outsize personality from the Maryland-transplant owner.
Ranked across 7 sources: The Infatuation Austin 2026 (by score); Austin Food Magazine 2025 (unranked); The Austinot · Best Wings 2026 (unranked); Do512 · Best Chicken Wings in Austin (unranked); Austin Stays Weird · Best Chicken Wings (unranked); Yelp · Ranked by Rating (June 2026); Google Reviews · Ranked by Rating (June 2026). Full scoring is on the Methodology tab above.
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