In the heart of Dallas’ Deep Ellum district, nestled among trendy boutiques and music venues, sits an unassuming brick building that houses what might be the most transcendent fried chicken experience in the Lone Star State.
Pecan Lodge may have built its reputation on smoky brisket, but their Southern Fried Chicken deserves its own Texas-sized monument.
The modest exterior gives no hint of the culinary magic happening inside, where crowds gather daily in a ritual that’s become as Dallas as controversial Cowboys coaching decisions.
You might question if any fried chicken is worth standing in line for, especially when Texas summer heat can make you feel like you’re the one being deep-fried…