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    WILDBIRD DTLA

    816 W 8TH STREET

    Los Angeles, CA 90017


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    Better Chicken
    Market Plate
    Modern Mexican
    Plant Forward
    Market Side
    Premium Side
    Agua Fresca
    Bottled Drinks
    Chicken a la Carte
    Other
    Extra Sauce
    Fountain Drinks
    Sweet
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    Featured Items

    • Burrito Mexicano.

      Golden-roasted chicken breast, Spanish rice, pinto beans, guacamole, melted Monterey Jack, crema, and romaine, wrapped in a toasted whole-wheat tortilla.
      $15.00
    • Protein Plate

      2 Piece (Dark Chicken), One Market Side, One Salsa
      $12.00
    • Whole Bird.

      Eight pieces of golden-roasted chicken, carved to order. Comes with two scratch-made market sides, fresh daily salsa, and warm locally sourced tortillas. Feeds 3–4.
      $34.00

    Better Chicken

    OUR SIGNATURE BONE-IN CHICKEN MEALS CUSTOMIZABLE WITH YOUR CHOICE OF TWO SIDES, HOUSE MADE SALSA/SAUCE, AND LOCAL WARM TORTILLAS.
    • Quarter Bird.

      Two pieces of golden-roasted chicken, juicy and citrus-bright. Served with two scratch-made market sides, fresh daily salsa, and warm locally sourced tortillas.
      $16.00
    • Half Bird.

      Four pieces of golden-roasted chicken, crisp-skinned and juicy. Comes with two scratch-made market sides, fresh daily salsa, and warm locally sourced tortillas. Feeds 1–2.
      $19.00
    • Whole Bird.

      Eight pieces of golden-roasted chicken, carved to order. Comes with two scratch-made market sides, fresh daily salsa, and warm locally sourced tortillas. Feeds 3–4.
      $34.00
    • Chicken Dinner Box

      A shareable spread of two golden-roasted chicken entrées, chips & guac, two large market sides, two premium sides, and your choice of fresh salsa. Feeds 4–5.
      $46.00
    • Protein Plate

      2 Piece (Dark Chicken), One Market Side, One Salsa
      $12.00

    Market Plate

    Your protein, your way. Golden-roasted chicken — or roasted sweet potatoes — over Spanish rice with two scratch-made sides and fresh daily salsa. Naturally high in protein, built around your plate.
    • Boneless Breast Market Plate.

      All-white-meat boneless chicken breast over Spanish rice. Build your plate with two scratch-made market sides and your choice of fresh salsa.
      $17.00
    • Chicken Tinga Market Plate.

      Smoky chipotle chicken tinga over Spanish rice. Build your plate with two scratch-made market sides and your choice of fresh salsa.
      $17.00
    • Pollo Verde Market Plate

      Pollo Verde Chicken Over Spanish Rice, Choice Of Two Market Sides, And Salsa
      $17.00
    • Veggie Market Plate.

      Roasted sweet potatoes over Spanish rice with two scratch-made market sides and your choice of fresh salsa. Plant-forward and full of flavor.
      $17.00

    Modern Mexican

    SoCal–Mex, done better. Tacos, burritos, and bowls layered with golden-roasted chicken, scratch-made salsas, and bright, fresh ingredients. Familiar flavors, leveled up.
    • Tacos Dorados.

      Three crispy chicken breast tacos loaded with shredded romaine, red cabbage, pickled fresno chile, pico de gallo, cotija, and crema. Served with two scratch-made market sides.
      $17.00
    • Burrito Mexicano.

      Golden-roasted chicken breast, Spanish rice, pinto beans, guacamole, melted Monterey Jack, crema, and romaine, wrapped in a toasted whole-wheat tortilla.
      $15.00
    • Tostada Bowl.

      Shredded romaine, Spanish rice, smoky chicken tinga, charro beans, street corn, guacamole, and crema. Finished with pico de gallo, crunchy tortilla strips, and your choice of salsa. Served on a cripy tortilla shell or bowl.
      $17.00

    Plant Forward

    • Harvest Bowl.

      Shredded kale and wild quinoa with golden-roasted chicken breast, apples, sweet potatoes, local goat cheese, and dried cranberries. Tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.
      $16.00

    Market Side

    Scratch-made, every day. From broccoli to flash-fried brussels sprouts and three-cheese mac, our sides are chef-inspired and made to round out your plate.
    • Spanish Rice.

      Long-grain white rice simmered with tomato and spices. Chef recommended.
      $5.00
    • Kale Slaw.

      Green kale, carrots, and purple cabbage with cranberries, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, cumin, and cracked black pepper.
      $5.00
    • Sweet Potatoes.

      Flash-fried sweet potatoes with extra-virgin olive oil, brown sugar and smoked paprika.
      $5.00
    • Broccoli.

      Broccoli with garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon.
      $5.00
    • Charro Beans.

      Pinto beans simmered with onions, tomatoes, and peppers.
      $5.00
    • Mac Salad

      Elbow macaroni with carrots, celery, onions, and roasted corn in a creamy dressing.
      $5.00

    Premium Side

    • Mexican Street Corn.

      Roasted corn off the cob with bell peppers, black beans, red onions, and cilantro. Finished with lime, tajín, and spicy mayo.
      $6.00
    • Chips & Guac.

      House-made tortilla chips with fresh guacamole (4oz) — avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime.
      $6.00
    • Brussel Sprouts.

      Flash-fried brussels sprouts tossed in sriracha and honey with salt and cracked black pepper. Chef recommended.
      $6.00
    • Green Chicken Pozole.

      Green chicken soup with hominy, tomatillo, and cilantro.
      $6.00
    • Uptown Mac & Cheese

      Three-cheese mac — sharp cheddar, fontina, and Monterey Jack — with smoked paprika, salt, and cracked black pepper.
      $6.00
    • Buffalo Cauliflower

      Flash-fried cauliflower bites, crispy and craveable, tossed in our Nashville buffalo heat. Seasoned with paprika, cayenne, garlic, and cracked black pepper.
      $6.00

    Agua Fresca

    Made fresh daily. House-made aguas frescas from 100% natural fruit, cane sugar, and water — watermelon, hibiscus, minty lemonade. Bright, refreshing, SoCal in a cup.
    • CocoChata

      House-made coconut horchata — creamy, cinnamon-spiced, blended with rice and a touch of cane sugar. Made fresh daily.
      $4.00+
    • Hibiscus-Strawberry Fresca.

      House-made agua fresca of 100% natural hibiscus, strawberries, cane sugar, and water. Made fresh daily.
      $5.00+
    • Watermelon Fresca.

      House-made agua fresca of 100% natural watermelon, cane sugar, and water. Made fresh daily.
      $5.00+

    Bottled Drinks

    Bright, refreshing, and made for SoCal. House-made aguas frescas and cold bottles for every craving.
    • Better Booch – Golden Pear

      $5.00
    • Better Booch – Morning Glory.

      $6.50
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $3.25
    • Mexican Coke.

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.00
    • Fiji Water.

      $3.00
    • Topo Chico.

      Topo Chico has always been known for the legend surrounding its origins. Whether you believe in the legend or not, you'll still be able to enjoy the crisp, no-calorie taste of Topo Chico.
      $4.00
    • Jarritos – Mandarin

      $4.00
    • Jarritos – Tamarindo

      $4.00
    • La Croix – Lime

      $3.25
    • La Croix – Pamplemousse

      $3.25
    • Olipop – Strawberry Vanilla.

      $3.25
    • Olipop – Lemon Lime

      $3.25
    • Vita Coconut Water

      $4.00

    Chicken a la Carte

    Just the bird. Golden-roasted chicken, carved to order — add better chicken to any order, your way.
    • Chicken Leg.

      $2.50
    • Chicken Thigh.

      $3.50
    • Chicken Breast.

      $4.50
    • Chicken Wing.

      $2.00
    • Whole Bird (a la carte).

      $24.00

    Other

    • Chips.

      $2.50
    • Just Guac (4oz).

      $3.50
    • Taco (Single).

      $3.00
    • Tortillas.

      $1.50
    • Whole Wheat Flour

      $1.75

    Extra Sauce

    More of the good stuff. Add our scratch-made salsas and signature sauces — from mild House Salsa to Nashville Fire heat.
    • White Sauce

      Creamy lemon-pepper ranch — cool, zesty, and herby.
    • House Salsa.

      Mild. Tomato, serrano, and salt.
    • Pico De Gallo

      Mild. Tomato, onion, serrano, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
    • Salsa Verde.

      Medium. Tomatillo, garlic, serrano, cilantro, and salt.
    • Nashville Fire

      Hot. Cholula buffalo, butter, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and worcestershire.
    • Wild Sauce

      Medium. Peruvian-style aji verde — bright, herby, with a kick.
    • Charred Salsa.

      Hot. Charred peppers, garlic, tomato, onion, and salt.

    Fountain Drinks

    • Pepsi Zero

      $3.00+
    • Starry

      $3.00+
    • Gatorade - Lemon Lime

      $3.00+
    • Stubborn Black Cherry

      $3.00+
    • Stubborn Agave Vanilla Cream Soda

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.00+
    • Stubborn Pineapple Cream Soda

      $3.00+

    Sweet

    • Chocolate Chip + Sea Salt Cookie

      Filled to the brim with semi sweet and dark chocolate chips, a hint of cinnamon, and topped with sea salt. Locally baked daily from Brady's Bakery
      $4.50
    • Double Double Cookie

      Double chocolate + double peanut butter. Locally baked daily from Brady's Bakery.
      $4.50
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    Gatorade - Lemon Lime

    $0.00

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    All hours
    Sunday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Monday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Tuesday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Wednesday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Thursday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Friday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Saturday10:30 am - 10:00 pm
    Restaurant info

    Fast Casual Chicken Restaurant

    Location

    816 W 8TH STREET, Los Angeles, CA 90017

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