A chef-driven fried chicken vendor located within the Bottling Department Food Hall at The Historic Pearl in San Antonio, Texas, known for its acclaimed fried chicken recipe.
Nicola Blaque is a U.S. Army veteran turned restaurateur, known for bringing authentic Jamaican and Caribbean flavors to San Antonio through her acclaimed restaurants.
Freight Fried Chicken is a chef-driven vendor located within the Bottling Department Food Hall, San Antonio's first food hall, situated in the historic Pearl district. It is known for its acclaimed fried chicken recipe developed by Chef Nicola Blaque.
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Additional Details
The restaurant's concept is inspired by the historical 'Waiter Carriers' – Black women who sold fried chicken to travelers in the post-emancipation era, sharing a rich cultural story through its cuisine.
No specific dietary accommodations (e.g., vegan, gluten-free) are highlighted, and the primary offering is fried chicken, which is not vegetarian or vegan.
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Freight is amazing! Haven’t been to the Pearl in a bit and wandered into the food hall. The prices are fare. They give 15% off on Mondays to Military—active and veteran.
I was able to read board for a bit behind the history of the recipe they use which is something I never knew before.
The customer service is 10/10. Get the fries ! You won’t be disappointed!! Wish they’d do loaded fries especially with that ranch dressing (taste homemade). I didn’t care for the honey mustard but it’s only cos I could smell the horseradish. Sweet BBQ was really good too! The Mac n cheese is very cheesy! Sooooo good! 🤙🏼
This review is based on ordering the following
4 piece fried chicken
Mac n cheese
Fries
Sauces: sweet bbq, honey mustard, and ranch.
Found Freight Chicken on Instagram and had to see what the hype was about during our 4th of July week trip to San Antonio. Being from the same owner as Jerk Shack, my expectations were through the roof. I was curious and it made sense why they focus on tenders instead of traditional breast and wing pieces.
The tenders were incredibly fresh and cooked perfectly, but they were missing some seasoning and flavor on their own. The sauces definitely help elevate them, and I’d highly recommend the Hot Honey and BBQ sauces, they bring the flavor these tenders need.
The biggest standout was the customer service. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and made the experience better overall. Great service can make a difference, and it definitely helped balance out the lack of flavor in the tenders.
Freight Chicken has a solid concept and quality product. With a little more seasoning on the chicken itself, this place could really stand out. Still worth checking out if you’re in San Antonio and want to see what the buzz is about.
1
I was disappointed with the fried chicken. When I order fried chicken, I expect a crispy, crunchy, well-seasoned coating. Instead, the breading was soft with very little to no crunch, and the seasoning was pretty bland. The chicken itself was okay, but nothing memorable. The biscuit, fries, and mac and cheese were decent, but the star of the plate—the fried chicken—didn’t live up to expectations. Unfortunately, I wouldn’t order it again.
5
We have been wanting to try this place and were pleased with our experience. We went on a week day so it was not busy and food came out hot. We got a family meal since it made more sense for the price and had a whole meal left over! Chicken tenders were big, juicy and seasoned. The sauces didn’t add much flavor for me and were not really needed. The sides were all good and tasted fresh, no mushy Mac! I’d recommend this place if you want something simple at Pearl. Good meal to split or get for the kids.
4
Freight Fried Chicken inside the Bottling Department at the Pearl keeps things simple in the best way.
I got the chicken tenders and they were flavorful, juicy, and seasoned really well with a crisp, golden coating that had a great crunch without being greasy. Every bite tasted fresh and satisfying. The sides look incredible, and there are multiple dipping sauces to choose from, which makes it easy to mix and match flavors depending on your mood.
The setting at the Bottling Department adds to the experience too, with a lively food hall vibe that makes it easy to relax, hang out, and enjoy a casual meal in the heart of the Pearl.
Solid fried chicken spot I’ll definitely come back to when I’m craving something quick, tasty, and well done.
