Wing Snack

Well it’s been ten years since I had wing shack and I’m always in the city now getting different things for my restaurant in College Park, Georgia well I thought I would be able to get the same good olé time honey mustard wings with a Ghetto Punch, plus I bragged on it to my dude tht we had to stop Because there were no line. Well point is the wings were HUGE they were soft not crispy, notice when I got in the car I paid $ 10 for only wings then to find out my Ghetto Punch wasn’t right I could have fell out! I’m like who eat super duper Wings and who the hell they let make thier Ghetto Punch and Honey Mustard Sauce ! Well I guess that’s why people have the saying (THAT WAS THE GOOD OLE DAYS) they have lost a lifetime customer I take pride in everything I do at my restaurant you never no who you cooking forNola Poboys/​LEbon temps, college park, Georgia

Me & hubby go to Nawlins every other year and each time we both make a list of food places to try. A lot of the places we’ve tried before were meh but we hit the tastebud jackpot the at Wing Shack. He never likes lemon pepper wings while that’s my usual pick. He got the hot wings like usual which were good too but I had to start popping his hand because he keep trying to take my lemon pepper wings. Fire! The Cajun ranch fries and the ghetto punch were everything everybody says they are.
Now the location definitely looked shady. We had to circle the block because we didn’t see where to park the first time and almost decided to not stop but glad we did. Once we got out the car the vibe didn’t feel scary at all. Maybe that was out of towner naiveté but glad to have found this spot.

I used to frequent this place previously about 8 years ago and recently went there again. The wings seem very dry and excessively salty. Moreover, they have increased the prices significantly. The wings are good but I would not go out of my way to get them anymore especially given the prices they are charging.

I’ve frequented this place with a friend several times but no matter how many times I come here, I always forget to bring cash. It is an extra mile to venture outside of this area to a bank to get some cash and come all of the way back. It’s an established place where New Orleanians come for wings, Cajun fries, and the famous ghetto punch! It’s the most delicious punch I’ve ever had: not too sweet, not bitter, and a natural blend of flavors for the perfect punch.
After getting your cash, you would need to park under the bridge and walk across the street. Be careful and pay attention to the light. Keep your car locked and keep an eye out. At this locations there is no place to sit and eat, and it’s not really comfortable to order and wait. You’re standing the entire time, outside a pickup window; you can imagine how packed it may get if it rains or gets really cold outside.
Personally, l think the wings are rather dry: they could use some juice or some oil to keep them juicy. The fries I love, but not more than I love the punch! Get a large if you can; you won’t regret it. It’s a little bit of a hassle, this place; Yet and still, the food is enough for customers to keep coming back.

The wings here, I remember from over 10 years ago as a Roneagle… Then as now, I love supporting black owned, small businesses. The rating is a debatable 4. Here’s why, we ordered 30 wings… Lemon pepper, roasted garlic, and shack with a large Cajun ranch fries (didn’t flench at the $ 7 price tag)… The spices were delicious and chicken still piping when we picked them up (had to ride upt for a quick errand), the garlic spice didn’t stick to the wings very well. That’s literally our only complaint. The wings and fries combo was so pungent, wafted in the air so large in the car that we wanted to pull over ANYWHERE and tear down!!! This was my first time in almost a decade eating the SHACK and his first time ever (not from NOLA)… And it for sure will not be the last. Next time we gotta get the okra and ghetto punch.

Alright… I was told that this place has the BEST chicken in New Orleans. I go to Claiborne and it has moved… to Desire St in the ninth ward. I was not deterred. I drove down to a neighborhood that looked extremely shady. It was just turning dark when I found the place. I was a little hesitant to get out of the car, but I thought «what the hell.» I go in and it looks recently done in a 60/70’s ethnic kitsch. I ordered the lemon pepper, the parme San and the hot BBQ with some ghetto punch on the side. It took about 30 minutes to get my order. I left with my chicken wings to eat them in peace at home.
These wings are AMAZING!!! Worth every bit of danger encountered in order to taste these wings… the best I have EVER had!!!

NEW LOCATION COMING SOON
So I was first introduced to this place my senior year of high school when I came to visit schools. Fast forward to now & as a current resident, I’ve come back numerous times. Wing Snack has some of the best wings in the city! & of course, who can forget the Ghetto Punch.
Sadly, the original location is closing. :(But there is already a location on the Westbank & signs inside the shack today say there is a new location at 2540 Desire St.
The new location includes new menu additions, which is a plus. But unfortunately the prices have gone up (which is why I gave it 4 stars). Check out the pics for the new menu/​prices.

As far as cheap fried food goes, this place is boss. I got chicken tenders with honey mustard and cajun ranch fries, a small ghetto punch… Normally I would not come to this part of town so late, but it’s always surrounded with people and everyone is happy to be there.
My friend got fried crab balls, which were also awesome. Haven’t tried the wings, I’ll have to do that tonight.

Got the Arizona wings fried hard because I like them crispy. Nice and spicy. Along with the Cajun ranch fries.
Be ready with your order and your money. They aren’t rude by any means but they got a business to run and they want to run it fast and efficiently with a small staff. So don’t be a jerk and hold everyone up! The wait is a little long once you place your order but totally worth it.
The wings are pretty crispy and sauced just right. Will definitely go back and try this punch everyone raves about!

One of Treme’s finest wing spots. We ordered 10 lemon pepper wings and house ranch fries. Hmm goody goeeey goodness, its delicious. Yes, the location may not be the finest in comparison to some fancy smancy place on Magazine, but good food is good food and this place does that well.

Some of the best chicken in town!! No the best chicken in town almost every week i have to bring home a 60 piece for my children and wife

OMFG!!! Yes it is the most sketchy venue I have ever visited… yes there are even sketchier people that frequent this spot at night… yes there is bullet proof glass… and yes there is a RIP tribute to the homie news clipping posted in the very front. All things that should make you quickly turn away… but their wings… their wings… and their fries with confetti ranch… OMFG!!! Again. Love the wings, fries w/​ranch! Just wish it wasn’t so sketchy, but they deserve 6 stars for that tasty greasy goodness. IJS

One of the best wings I’ve ever had. Top 3 for sure. The sauce is amazing and the wings are fried perfect, just right. They come with fries if you want, get the Cajun style if you want to keep with the New Orleans flavor. Oh yes please do get the ghetto punch, it’s kool aid ish? I loved it.
So for the other part of the experience. You walk up here and it’s like a prison cashier. Glass, rotating exchange point, not the friendliest of service, very secured building, no seating, just take out, people walking by constantly, and a decent wait. So plan accordingly if you don’t feel comfortable here in these conditions.
I’d suggest getting a few flavors when you order with fries, and the punch then go on your merry way.

They have EVERYTHING you’re looking for. Fried okra. Wings of every kind. Cajun fries… just anything and everything. Whatever you get you’ll have to get the Ghetto Punch. It’s great! Love this place!

Very good wings. Can’t take that away from them. but the location is horrible. And the attitude of the employees is disposable. They need to work on their people skills (especially for out of towners).

Still a 3.5 but sliding towards a 4. The hot wings were really old, the lemon pepper wings are really popular. Ut they were just ok to me. They seem to cook them to order and everything is heat hot.
I liked the Cajun ranch fries. They were. Slightly different taste.
Parking can be a problem but they are pretty good.

DO NOT TOUCH THIS CUP! exclaims the 32oz styrofoam «tip jar» behind the plexi;
SAUCES COST EXTRA, $ 0.50 each, so all-​in the wings here are a so-​so deal at $ 1 per. Also, expect a 3 – 4 minute wait per order ahead of you, if it’s faster it’s lagniappe.
I PREFER «VIEUX CARRÉ PIZZA’S WINGS» as they are the best «dry» to me. Simply salt & peppered, sans breading, slowly fire-​broiled in a pizza conveyor oven: crispy skin outside, buttery moist inside. AND they don’t charge extra for sauces AND it’s a less sketchy area (3PM-​3AM daily, 733 Toulouse).

They have «Ghetto Punch» (AKA Red Drank) what more can you ask? 17 flavors of wings, crab cakes, chicken tenders, fish strips and crawfish balls. Where else in the world but New Orleans would you find such a place? Let me tell ya: NOWHERE! Go Ghetto and go to Wing Snack Express! Take out ONLY!

I thought the wings were pretty solid overall but if these are truly ‘the best’ wings in NOLA as people on Unilocal say then I’m a little disappointed. The Arizona sauce was supposed to be their hottest sauce which imo was medium heat at the most (by normal wing standards). They were cooked pretty well and were crispy just how I like them. Service is slow, it took me nearly 20−25min from when I ordered until I received my wings and there is no place to sit as it’s just a small take out shack on the side of the road so 25min feels like an hour.
I would definitely come back for wings in the future but not until I’ve tried other places to see if there are better wings out there. Again, to say these are ‘the best wings ever’ just tells me many people have been too unfortunate to try really good wings.

Love chicken wings and one that’s close to my house. My friend and I have been craving them ever since we found out about them.
It’s right under the interstate so it’s not in the prettiest of neighborhoods. But I’ve never had a problem with the food or the people waiting for their food around there.
Love their honey mustard and BBQ sauce. I usually get that with their Arizona and always ask them for more sauce so I can dip my fries in there. They just recently got a sweet heat flavor that has officially replaced their honey mustard as my favorite flavor. Has enough heat to leave your lips burning. Love it!
Wish they had more wet flavors since their dry is too dry with the way the wings are fried. And I love the crunchiness of the wings; they do an amazing job of keeping the fried texture despite the wings sitting in the sauce.
I wish I could finally try that elusive pineapple. I don’t think it exists! Every time I’m there, they’re always out. Lunch, dinner, the time doesn’t seem to matter. When do they actually have it?!
Love their cajun ranch fries. And can’t go wrong with their ghetto punch. Recently had their pineapple lemonade. It tasted like fresh squeeze lemonade with pineapple juice. I would definitely get that again. So yummy!
Great long hours so you never have to worry about whether or not they’re open. They are. So get over there and try the best wings in the city.