Beyond its sun-drenched shores and vibrant energy, North Miami Beach is a bustling coastal hub where locals and visitors alike find themselves craving lunch. While quick-service chicken joints abound, this area also boasts remarkable sit-down establishments: a Peruvian spot with rotisserie mastery, a Haitian cafe with fiery wings, and a modern eatery reimagining classic tenders. These are the 9 chicken restaurants to know about in North Miami Beach.
Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders – Miramar
$ | (954) 251-2525 | WEBSITE
When a chicken tender spot pops up in Miramar, it’s rarely a revelation. But Huey Magoo’s deserves your notice. This fast-casual joint serves tender, flavorful chicken in a variety of formats like sandwiches, plates, or just the tenders themselves. Our go-to is the buffalo chicken sandwich, though, which comes with seasoned fries and a choice of dipping sauce. A side of those fries is non-negotiable, too.
Stop by when you need something quick and satisfying for lunch, without settling for the bland cycle of pre-made meals that taste like cardboard. The service is friendly, with cashier Yoli especially kind, and the place is clean. With reasonable prices, it’s a top choice for a solid meal.
CM Chicken NMB (Choong Man Chicken) 충만치킨
$ | (786) 588-6066 | WEBSITE
CM Chicken NMB is a fantastic Korean restaurant that specializes in dishes like snow onion chicken tenders, tteokbokki original with ramen, and the Soy chicken sandwich with fries. The dining room is much smaller than it looks on the outside and is filled with cozy wooden tables that are ideal for a family meal that feels intimate and welcoming. There’s also a separate section on the menu for sides like kimchi and the beloved pickled radish.
Pollo Tropical
$ | (305) 945-0045 | WEBSITE
Unless you live right around the corner, you might need to plan a special trip to Pollo Tropical in North Miami Beach. But trust me, once you try it, you’ll be making that drive every weekend. You really can’t miss with anything from their extensive menu (think the popular “Trio” combo, fresh grilled chicken, wholesome sides, and refreshing tropical drinks). A word of advice: if you catch a glimpse of their drive-thru line moving that quickly, you’re going to want to pull right in.
Crisppi’s | Miami
$ | WEBSITE
We understand that eating chicken during lunch is a choice, but when a choice must be made, go to Crisppi’s in North Miami Beach. This is the spot that serves crispy and tasty food with excellent service, but we like it even better—mainly because it’s the one where you can enjoy a cozy meal in a modern setting. A modern and cozy atmosphere, actually.
Most of the dishes are straightforward classics, meaning you get juicy chicken with crispy exteriors and fluffy waffles with a hint of sweetness (except for the honey garlic parmesan, which they’ll only serve with wings). Our favorites are the garlic wings and the burgers, but when you’ve got food this well-made and service this friendly, it’s hard to go wrong.
Huey Magoo’s Chicken Tenders – Cooper City
$ | (954) 399-6520 | WEBSITE
Huey Magoo’s makes some of the best chicken tenders in the area. Half-grill, half-fry, this Cooper City staple serves generous portions of moist grilled tenders, crispy hand-battered tenders that provide perfect contrast, and decked-out Farm Fresh salads piled with grilled chicken and a generous serving of dressing. A wrap and salad bar aren’t things we’d typically expect alongside classic tenders, but at Huey Magoo’s it works.
Plus, there’s a cool and inviting dining room where you can spend an extended lunch break enjoying a Magoos wrap with your notifications muted.
La Brasa Grill 123rd Biscayne
$ | (786) 409-3378 | WEBSITE
This family-friendly grill has been serving up perfectly grilled chicken for years. You can’t miss with their rotisserie chicken – the skin is beautifully charred, the meat is incredibly juicy, and it’s seasoned with authentic spices you’ll be craving all week. Oh, and that meal comes with your choice of sides like cilantro rice or house potatoes, which are so popular, you can order them for pickup on busy days.
Chick-fil-A
$ | (305) 509-6652 | WEBSITE
Chick-fil-A is in a commercial part of North Miami Beach, inside a typical fast-food building that you’d probably drive past if you weren’t craving it. But you should be craving it, because this quick-service spot makes some very good burgers and amazing waffle fries, and has a consistently clean dining area (complete with efficient service). Use Chick-fil-A when you tell everyone you’re in a hurry, but just want to grab a warm, tasty meal in a pleasant setting for a few minutes while you eat.
Mad Chicken
$ | (954) 505-4695 | WEBSITE
Eating a big plate of chicken and waffles with ‘mad fries’ for lunch might require an afternoon coffee run to stay awake, but you won’t be complaining if you get the tenders from Mad Chicken. This North Miami Beach spot is a local institution that’s fed the neighborhood for years.
In addition to excellent crispy chicken wings coated with flavorful sauces, expect great ‘madness burgers’: these juicy, stacked-up sandwiches are available in a handful of variations, but our favorite is the classic that oozes with melted cheese and fresh toppings.
KFC
$ | (305) 948-3810 | WEBSITE
This fast-food joint on the list always has a steady stream of cars at the drive-thru, but any quick stop is worth it for some of the most reliable fried chicken in this part of North Miami Beach. We’re especially into the two for $5 wraps, served with that crispy coating we regularly crave during afternoon slumps. If you’d like to pretend to be sensible, they do a decent version of coleslaw. But you should still get one of those stretchy flour tortilla wraps to go with it.