Brick & Bones

The Got Weekend take

Why go

Chicken anchors the menu at Brick & Bones on Commerce Street. The breaded version uses assorted dark meat brined for 24 hours, then battered and deep-fried, with radish, cilantro and lime alongside three-, six- or ten-piece orders. Naked Chicken skips the batter: two thighs and a drumstick come with onions, cilantro, salsa verde, grilled scallions and corn tortillas. For a bowl instead, the BnB Bowl tops poblano mashed potatoes with pasilla gravy, corn, chicken nuggets, Oaxaca cheese and diced jalapeños. Beyond those options, Backyard Wings come in flavors including Serrano Lemon Pepper and Molé, while sides include Mexican Corn and Habanero Bacon Mac. The drinks menu spans cocktails, beer and wine. A covered patio and six large TVs showing sports give you reasons to linger, and the restaurant welcomes walk-ins for dine-in service as well as takeout.

• 24-hour-brined breaded chicken in three sizes
• Backyard Wings in five flavors
• Covered patio and six large TVs showing sports
• Cocktails, beer and wine

A good fit for friends sharing chicken, sports fans watching a game and diners looking for a late-night stop in Deep Ellum.

Make it your kind of weekend

• date night
• friends
• rainy-day option
• sports bar
• outdoors

A few visit notes

Walk-ins are welcome, and takeout and online ordering are available. The site lists surrounding-street parking and paid parking.