Whether you’re ordering as a side, a shareable appetizer or a loaded entree, few food items are as versatile as French fries. From classic takes that don’t need ketchup to a potato foundation for the goodness that lies on top, these five local spots are doing fries right.
The Most Comida
With a permanent menu at Riley’s Pub on the Southside, the only thing that makes the popular food truck’s perfected smash burger better is the fries it comes with. Classic, simple and done right, the natural-cut fries have perfected the crisp from the potato skin left on. Dipped in the signature “Most Sauce,” you’ll find it hard to eat just one at a time.
Birdie’s Wings & Bar
There are a few fry options to choose from at Birdie’s—including a loaded variety complete with white queso, bacon bits, jalapeños, grilled onions and a drizzle of the homemade burger sauce—but the waffle fry route gets a special shoutout. A crispy exterior, fluffy interior and structure that holds its own while dipping all make the ideal waffle fry; and whether you opt for regular or sweet potato, you’ll get just that.
Jefe’s Street Tacos & More
4301 S. Alameda St.
Sometimes, an order of fries serves merely as a base for layers of toppings. Jefe’s Corpito Fries are an excellent example of this philosophy. Atop a bed of perfectly seasoned natural-cut fries is your choice of meat, nacho cheese, onion, cilantro, queso fresco, chipotle mayo, avocado and a dusting of Tajin…