STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Tex’s Burgers has opened its doors in Grant City, bringing its signature halal menu to 2218 Hylan Blvd., the storefront of what was once Go-Go’s Souvlaki King.
The new restaurant serves crispy fried chicken and all-beef burgers in addition to freshly made sides and sauces. The operation caters to late-night diners through 4 a.m. online and until 4:30 a.m. for in-person pickups.
Tex’s has roots dating back to the late 1980s when the founders opened small storefronts in the Bronx, Harlem, and Brooklyn to provide affordable halal food options. The company officially launched as Texas Chicken & Burgers in 2016 before later simplifying the name to Tex’s.
“We opened small storefronts in the Bronx, Harlem, and Brooklyn. Places like Kennedy Fried Chicken—modest in appearance but full of purpose,” the company explains in its history.
The restaurant chain focuses on southern-style fried chicken with what they describe as a distinctive breading that’s “crispy, golden, and full of flavor.” All menu items are 100% halal certified, making classic American comfort food accessible to Muslim customers.
From its New York City origins, Tex’s has expanded to more than 55 locations across the East Coast. The company has ambitious growth plans, aiming to franchise and reach between 150 and 200 stores by 2030…