Chicken tenders are the move at Huey Magoo’s near MAIN security.
This is SRQ’s fried‑chicken specialist, not another generic burger counter. Huey Magoo’s sits in the MAIN terminal area after security, running typical airport hours aligned with morning departures through the last evening flights. It’s a fast‑casual setup: order at the counter, grab a number, and wait for a tray of chicken tenders and fries, which most Google reviews from 2023–2024 call out as the default order.
Price sits in the $ tier on paper, but expect airport markup: combo meals with tenders, fries, and a drink often land higher than a street‑side Huey Magoo’s. Travelers in 2024 still say the tenders come out crispy and juicy, so at least the extra dollars buy something hot and freshly cooked. Portions on the tender baskets are decent for a pre‑flight meal, not just a snack.
Service speed varies by time of day. Reviews from 2023 mention lines and slower food delivery during mid‑day and evening peaks, especially when multiple departures cluster within a 45‑minute window. This isn’t a grab‑and‑go cooler; the chicken usually hits the fryer after you order, which explains waits that run closer to 10–15 minutes during rushes instead of fast‑food timing.
Regular SRQ flyers treat Huey Magoo’s as a fallback when they want a predictable hot meal and don’t want to spend 45+ minutes at a sit‑down restaurant in the MAIN terminal. The menu is tender‑centric: go for a basket or combo with fries, skip experimenting with extra sides if you’re tight on time, and keep it simple with standard dipping sauces.
Practical tip: if your boarding time is inside 30 minutes and you’re at gate A‑level already, order to go, watch the clock, and be ready to walk back toward your gate as soon as your name is called.