Good Cluck'n Chickin

At Ms. P's Electric Cock, and yes, that is the name of the trailer, the motto is good cluck'n chicken and they're not lying. Now, I normally don't eat fried chicken because it's usually too dry or the skin is soggy. However, after discovering this place on the free ATXFoodCart iPhone application, the name was branded in my head and I set out my quest to taste this succulent chicken.

The Ms. P's trailer.
Photo from newyorkstreetfood.com

The trailer is located at 96 Rainey St., behind Bar 96. Upon first impression, the neighborhood looked a bit disheveled, but after walking close the bar turned out to be quite the opposite. It has a nice and cozy patio feel, and a wide selection of drink options. Definitely a great atmosphere to catch a sports game, throw back a beer or two and, oh yeah, chow down on some fried chicken.

Mac and Cheese topped with Aioli
(photo from Facebook)

After following the aroma of fried chicken out to the bar's back patio area, I found the gleaming silver and red trailer. The menu is simple: fried chicken with four side items to choose from. I chose the two piece fried chicken basket paired with the truffle mac and cheese, which was reasonably priced at around eight bucks.

Two-piece fried chicken basket
(photo from Yelp.com)

The fried chicken was simply perfect. The outside was flavorful and crisp, giving way to a large juicy chicken breast. The crunch of the skin combined with the juiciness of the chicken was definitely a change from the salty taste of KFC or the like.  The mac and cheese, usually served fried on a stick, was served casserole style for us that night and tasted heavenly.  If you've ever eaten homemade macaroni and cheese before, you know what I'm talking about. It was a hot-cheesy-gooey-melt-in-your-mouth sensation, complemented by the crunch of the aioli sprinkled on top.


A great little fact about the restaurant is that the owner and chef only use the freshest quality of produce. The chicken is locally raised so it's always fresh and never frozen.  Additionally, the chicken is fried in top-quality peanut oil instead of hydrogenated oil that is high in saturated and trans fat.

So, next time you're craving a late night snack, and a unique Austin atmosphere, head south down Red River Street and try Ms. P's Electric Cock. Also, follow the trailer on twitter @MsPelectricCock or find them on Facebook.