If you have been craving some Nashville-style hot chicken but can’t afford the flight to Tennessee, look no further than our beloved city of Bakersfield. Located on the corner of Brimhall and Coffee Road, sharing a lot with Chevron, is quite the spicy gem of a food truck Bucky’s Hot Chicken. 

  Owners Orlando Lopez and Andre Ruiz started Bucky’s Hot Chicken in 2018 with a deep love for food and community. Bringing the notorious Nashville hot chicken craze to Bakersfield, Lopez and Ruiz fill a craving for spicy food, for those who dare. 

  Bucky’s began from humble beginnings, just two friends looking to start something special together. With experience in kitchen management and fine dining, Lopez and Ruiz used their skills to start up their business. 

  Bucky’s was reported to the health department for selling food out of their home after three months of booming business. After being shut down, Lopez and Ruiz reopened their business as a properly licensed food truck, back on track to feeding the community their Nashville-style hot chicken. 

  After hiring helping hands and securing their new home on Coffee Road, Bucky’s became what it is today. Manager Ray Soza, who has been working at Bucky’s for the better of 2 years said he enjoys serving Bakersfield. 

  “We want to give Bakersfield great chicken made from fresh ingredients at affordable prices,” Soza said. 

  Bucky’s has a variety of foods such as the Sando, a hot chicken sandwich with coleslaw, fries, and Bucky’s sauce or ranch. You can order chicken tenders, wings, or legs and thighs in any level of spice you like, ranging from mild to x-hot. You can also order any item a la carte making the customization simple. Portion sizes are large, and the prices are fair. Customers are given the choice of how spicy they want their chicken so that those sensitive to spice may still enjoy their food. 

  “I will definitely go back and am kicking myself for waiting so long to try Bucky’s,” said Lori C. via her Yelp review. 

  If you ever have that spicy craving for an authentic serving of Nashville-hot style chicken, give Bucky’s a try!  

  You can find Bucky’s Hot Chicken on Facebook, Instagram @buckyshotchicken, and at buckyshotchicken.com