Let’s be honest: great chicken wings aren’t just food—they’re a shared experience. That perfect balance of crispy skin, tender meat, and sauce that demands communal napkins. Since everyone keeps asking where to find Bastrop’s best, we’ve done the saucy research. Below are seven spots where the wings (and the company) are worth getting messy for.
Roco’s Hot Wings
$ | (512) 308-5000 | WEBSITE
Roco’s Hot Wings has comfort food in its soul. It’s always buzzing with regulars squeezed into the cozy booths along the walls. Everyone digs into excellent hand-breaded wings—plus a tall glass of Kool Aid for the first-timer they’re introducing. A meal here is like a flavor party and a friendly chat all in one, so you should order anything and everything that involves that signature buffalo hot sauce.
Try the standout Buffalo wings, the hand-cut fries, and the whole spread, which they bring to you on simple plates that shine in the clean, inviting space. Everyone will leave satisfied.
Pizza Hut
$ | (512) 321-2597 | WEBSITE
Pizza Hut is the sort of place where you can eat some wings in a tidy room and pretend that you’ve just discovered a hidden gem in the year 1995. The establishment is clean and organized, the lights stay comfortable, and the dining area is lined with simple booths. They also serve one of the best pepperoni pizzas in town, and while most of the service can be hit or miss, there are a few friendly staff members like Kristina thrown in for good measure. Try requesting her when you place your order.
(And if you don’t see a table available, dine in—just like they did in the 1990s.)
KFC
$ | (512) 308-0656 | WEBSITE
There are exactly two booths in the back corner at KFC, and they’re the best seats in the house. If you’re coming here during peak hours, you’ll want to ask for Tasha—and that kind of helps, because service quality can vary otherwise. The food is classic fried chicken, almost everything costs less than $15, and we particularly like the crispy chicken, decent sides, and polite staff. Also the clean environment.
Little Caesars Pizza
$ | (512) 321-0440 | WEBSITE
A quick pizza run at Little Caesars is required eating. At this casual pizza spot in Bastrop, a large pepperoni pizza will run you $12, and it’ll come with everything from a freshly made, tasty crust to a generous layer of melted cheese. Come for a reliably satisfying meal in the small, bustling space, and get out for around $15 plus tax each, though be prepared for potential weekend waits.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
$ | (512) 666-9416 | WEBSITE
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen opened in the ’70s, and the dining area—which has a few booths and tables with bright red accents—hasn’t changed much since the chain’s early days. Customers have been grabbing boxes of spicy chicken, mac and cheese and other Louisiana-inspired staples here for years, and if you haven’t yet tried this location yourself, you should make the trip. Drive up for plenty of free parking, and then head inside for a quick, satisfying meal.
El Norteño Ricos Pollos Asados
$ | (512) 731-7201 | WEBSITE
El Norteño Ricos Pollos Asados, which has a steady line of people waiting at the gas station counter, is on our guides to the best restaurants for quick service, authentic flavors, and places to get to-go chicken. Is it the most satisfying restaurant in Bastrop? Maybe. If we one day write that guide, it’ll be on there too. Bring a few friends to this roadside Mexican spot, start with a plate of the hot chicken tacos, and be sure to grab some of the spicy sauce on the side.
Wingstop
$ | (512) 321-9464 | WEBSITE
Wingstop in Bastrop has those classic red booths and bright lights, but it also has a counter right by the entrance where you can watch Connell and the team work their magic on big orders, which definitely makes you feel like you’re in on the action. But the real reason to grab a crew and head here is so you can dive into all the wing flavors.
Start with the Wet Hot Lemon-Pepper wings, then share things like the Voodoo fries, Cajun corn, and boneless wings—just be ready for them to come out hot and satisfying, though sometimes a bit dry or overcooked if you hit an off day.
