Whether you’re ordering as a side, a shareable appetizer or a loaded entree, few food items are as versatile as French fries. From classic takes that don’t need ketchup to a potato foundation for the goodness that lies on top, these five local spots are doing fries right.
The Most Comida
With a permanent menu at Riley’s Pub on the Southside, the only thing that makes the popular food truck’s perfected smash burger better is the fries it comes with. Classic, simple and done right, the natural-cut fries have perfected the crisp from the potato skin left on. Dipped in the signature “Most Sauce,” you’ll find it hard to eat just one at a time.
Birdie’s Wings & Bar
7514 S. Padre Island Drive Ste. 206
There are a few fry options to choose from at Birdie’s—including a loaded variety complete with white queso, bacon bits, jalapeños, grilled onions and a drizzle of the homemade burger sauce—but the waffle fry route gets a special shoutout. A crispy exterior, fluffy interior and structure that holds its own while dipping all make the ideal waffle fry; and whether you opt for regular or sweet potato, you’ll get just that.
Jefe’s Street Tacos & More
Sometimes, an order of fries serves merely as a base for layers of toppings. Jefe’s Corpito Fries are an excellent example of this philosophy. Atop a bed of perfectly seasoned natural-cut fries is your choice of meat, nacho cheese, onion, cilantro, queso fresco, chipotle mayo, avocado and a dusting of Tajin.
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Nueces Whiskey Library
When you’re yearning for simply a bowl (yes, a whole bowl) of French fries and a great martini to pair, look no further than Nueces Whiskey’s Italian truffle fries. Hand-cut and ideally crisp, the fries are tossed with truffle oil and freshly grated Parmesan cheese. If you’re ordering for the table and your party is larger than two, consider a double order.
BUS
Meant to mimic the texture of pork cracklings, potato cracklins offer a crunchy, fried exterior and an airy interior. A homemade order from BUS’s kitchen, Tasty Bites, takes one pound of scooped, sliced and fried potatoes with your choice of green ranch or malt vinegar aioli as its dipping companion. For just $3 more, you can load them up with queso blanco, ranchero and green onions.
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