Roots Chicken Shak

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1801 E 51st St
Austin, TX 78723
Main Streat Food Hall at H-E-B Mueller features Roots Chicken Shak, home of Chef Tiffany Derry's Famous Duck-Fat Fried Chicken. Known for her culinary expertise and warm southern charm, Chef Derry gained international notoriety when she appeared on Season 7 of Bravo’s Top Chef, and has made appearances as a culinary expert and judge on several TV shows, including Bar Rescue, Top Chef Junior, Chopped Junior, Bobby’s Dinner Battle, and Foodfighters. She is also heavily involved in the culinary community with a focus on food access, education, gender and racial equity. “Feeding people great food and putting a smile on their face is at the heart of everything I do, and nothing does that better than Southern comfort food. I love food, and I’m excited to share the food that holds great childhood memories for me with the Austin community”, said Chef Tiffany Derry. “More importantly, we know that our community is struggling with health, economic, and social justice challenges and we hope to bring comfort with our Roots’ cooking as well as join the Austin community to help make a positive difference.” The Roots Chicken Shak menu will feature Duck Fat Fried Chicken Wings and Duck Fat Fried Chicken Strips, its Big Bird and Spicy Bird chicken sandwiches, Shak Caesar Salad, The Barnyard Cobb salad, and Duck Fat Fries with house-made Clucking Sauces. And to finish it all off, Banana Pudding made with vanilla custard, cookies and fresh banana and Southern Sweet Tea!
Roots Chicken Shak now open at Main Streat by HEB

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4.566 reviews
Chris B.
3/28/2025

Excellent food Excellent service Great environment inside of HEB. Chicken was fried perfectly biscuits were buttery and the jelly had a hint of spice which made for a new experience.

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Ruben C.
11/4/2024

You know those chicken sandwich wars from not too long ago??? This place should've been named in at the least the top 5 as it's way better than any of the other restaurants that were being...

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Brian O.
1/23/2025

Roots Chicken Shak certainly lives up to the quality of food and innovative creativity of its namesake, as I've not had any menu item past few years that doesn't knock it out of the park. My...

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David L.
6/29/2024

Came for lunch on a Saturday. No line, and I was able to order at the kiosk right away. I tried to ask the staff for recommendations, but they were not responsive sadly. Perhaps they were just...

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Kia L.
8/29/2024

Located right inside of Mueller HEB you do not want to pass this up! The chicken sandwich was delicious, the spices were not overpowering and you could taste the other flavors. I love that there...

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