Kentucky is known far and wide for amazing fried chicken, with numerous eateries giving the ‘ole Colonel a run for his money. But it’s not just fried chicken, hot chicken, and chicken and waffles in the Bluegrass; there are restaurants that elevate this humble KY classic to new heights and flavors. Royals Hot Chicken is one such place. This fried chicken restaurant in Kentucky isn’t just known for killer poultry, their tacos are truly something to experience… and taste.

Ah, fried chicken. A Kentucky specialty. Crispy, spicy, hand-battered pieces of poultry deep-fried to golden perfection. Is there anything better? Maybe.
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Because while one can certainly have their fried chicken on a sandwich or waffle, or au naturel in a big bucket of goodness complete with dipping sauces galore, there's another way to enjoy fried chicken in Kentucky...
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...on a taco!
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Royals Hot Chicken in Louisville, Kentucky, has created the ultimate hand-held treat: fried chicken tacos.
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Order yours a little spicy or a lot spicy, with a massive tub of dipping sauce, and prepare for a messy meal of pure deliciousness and finger-licking proportions.
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Choose your spice level wisely, however; the "Nashville-style hot" is five-alarm-fire spicy!
So the next time you're in the mood to take your Taco Tuesday to the next level, you know where to go:
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Royals Hot Chicken, your friendly neighborhood fried chicken shack in Louisville, Kentucky!
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Have you tried the fried chicken tacos from Royals Hot Chicken before? This fried chicken restaurant in Louisville, Kentucky, knows its way around a taco, and makes for one spicy Taco Tuesday destination.

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Royals Hot Chicken, 736 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202, USA