Houston TX Hot Chicken restaurant in Houston, TX. Photo contributed.

Fresno experienced a taste of Texas with the grand opening of Houston TX Hot Chicken Sunday at the Park Crossing Shopping Center on Friant Road.

Located at 8482 N. Friant Road Ste. 107, Houston TX Hot Chicken features classic chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders as well as a variety of loaded fries, including Fusion Fries with mango and black bean corn relish.

They offer a variety of spice levels ranging from no spice to their “Houston, we Have a Problem” spice level, which requires a signed waiver in order to purchase.

Sandwiches can also be modified with cheese, Hot Cheeto crunch and even waffles for sandwich buns. 

The Fresno store is the company’s seventh location.

Houston TX Hot Chicken will also offer craft beer soon, according to the Fresno location’s co-Owner Tyler Tracy.

“Houston TX Hot Chicken in Fresno is looking to be extremely involved in the community,” Tracy said. “Whether it’s giving back to our first responders, hosting local car events or being involved with the local universities and high schools.”

First responders can get 50% off some menu items.

Guests can dine-in, take-out or order online. Third-party catering and delivery services will also be available to customers.

“Houston TX Hot Chicken was attracted to opening a location in Fresno because the community felt like the perfect place to share our welcoming and fast-growing concept that focuses on quality over quantity, as well as a company direction and company culture,” Tracy said.

The restaurant is open from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekdays, and 10:30 a.m. to midnight on Friday and Saturday.