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    WILDBIRD DTLA

    816 W 8TH STREET

    Los Angeles, CA 90017


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    Better Chicken

    One thing, mastered. Premium chicken, golden-roasted in-house and carved to order. Pick your size, your sides, and your salsa.
    • 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.
      $36.00
    • 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 Plates

    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.
    • Chicken Breast Protein Plate

      All-white-meat boneless chicken breast. Build your plate with your choice of base, two scratch-made market sides and fresh salsa.
      $18.00
    • Chicken Tinga Protein Plate

      Smoky chipotle chicken tinga. Build your plate with your choice of base, two scratch-made market sides and fresh salsa.
      $18.00
    • Pollo Verde Protein Plate

      Golden-roasted chicken in bright tomatillo salsa verde. Build your plate with your choice of base, two scratch-made market sides and fresh salsa.
      $18.00
    • Pollo en Mole Protein Plate

      Golden-roasted chicken in rich, slow-simmered mole. Build your plate with your choice of base, two scratch-made market sides and fresh salsa.
      $18.00
    • Veggie Market Plate

      Roasted sweet potatoes (vegetarian). Build your plate with your choice of base, two scratch-made market sides and fresh salsa.
      $18.00

    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 crispy tortilla shell or bowl.
      $17.00

    Plant Forward

    Plant-forward and full of flavor. Roasted sweet potatoes, hearty grain bowls, and veggie-driven plates built on the same scratch-made sides and fresh daily salsas.
    • 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

    Built For One

    Two crispy chicken breast tacos dorados with shredded romaine, red cabbage, and pickled onion — served with one house-made side.
    • Quarter Bird + 1 Side

      Two pieces of our citrus-marinated, golden-roasted dark meat — juicy leg and thigh — with your choice of one house-made side.
      $12.00
    • 3 Chicken Flautas + 1 Side

      Three chicken-and-potato flautas hand-rolled and fried golden, topped with crisp romaine, cabbage, and pico — plus one house-made side.
      $12.00
    • 2 Tacos Dorados + 1 Side

      $12.00

    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

    A little extra. Our premium sides — from three-cheese Uptown Mac to flash-fried brussels sprouts — bring something special to the plate.
    • Mexican Street Corn

      Roasted corn off the cob with bell peppers, black beans, red onions, and cilantro. Finished with lime, tajín, and spicy mayo.
      $6.50
    • Chips & Guac

      House-made tortilla chips with fresh guacamole (4oz) — avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, and lime.
      $6.50
    • Brussel Sprouts

      Flash-fried brussels sprouts tossed in sriracha and honey with salt and cracked black pepper. Chef recommended.
      $6.50
    • Green Chicken Pozole

      Green chicken soup with hominy, tomatillo, and cilantro.
      $6.50
    • Buffalo Cauliflower

      Flash-fried cauliflower bites, crispy and craveable, tossed in our Nashville buffalo heat. Seasoned with paprika, cayenne, garlic, and cracked black pepper.
      $6.50
    • Uptown Mac & Cheese

      Three-cheese mac — sharp cheddar, fontina, and Monterey Jack — with smoked paprika, salt, and cracked black pepper.
      $6.50

    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.
    • Watermelon Fresca

      House-made agua fresca of 100% natural watermelon, cane sugar, and water. Made fresh daily.
      $4.00+
    • Hibiscus-Strawberry Fresca

      House-made agua fresca of 100% natural hibiscus, strawberries, cane sugar, and water. Made fresh daily.
      $4.00+
    • CocoChata

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

    Bottled Drinks

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

      $6.50
    • Better Booch- Morning Glory

      $6.50
    • Diet Coke

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

      $3.00
    • Jarritos- Mandarin

      $4.00
    • Jarritos- Tamarind

      $4.00
    • Mexican Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.00
    • Oli Pop- Lemon Lime

      $3.25
    • Oli Pop- Strawberry Vanilla

      OUT OF STOCK
      $3.25
    • Seven Tea- Georgia Peach

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • Seven Tea- Half & Half

      OUT OF STOCK
      $4.00
    • 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
    • Vita Coco

      $4.50

    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

      $4.75
    • Chicken Wing

      $2.00
    • Whole Bird (à la carte)

      $25.00

    Other

    • Chips

      $2.50
    • Just Guac

      $3.25
    • Taco (single)

      $3.00
    • Tortillas

      $1.50
    • Whole Wheat Flour Tortilla

      $1.50

    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

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

      Mild. Tomato, onion, serrano, salt, and black pepper.
    • Pico De Gallo

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

      Medium. Tomatillo, garlic, serrano, cilantro, and lime juice.
    • Wild Sauce

      Medium. Peruvian-style aji verde — bright, herby, with a kick.
    • Nashville Fire

      Hot. Cholula buffalo, butter, cayenne, salt, black pepper, and worcestershire.
    • Charred Salsa

      (Hot) Charred Peppers, Garlic, Tomato, Onion, Salt

    Swag

    • BIRDS RAISED RIGHT TEE - BROWN

      $28.00
    • BIRDS RAISED RIGHT TEE - BLACK

      $28.00

    Fountain Drinks

    • Pepsi Zero

      $3.00+
    • Starry

      $3.00+
    • Black Cherry - Stubborn

      $3.00+
    • Agave Vanilla - Stubborn

      $3.00+
    • Pineapple Cream - Stubborn

      $3.00+
    • Gatorade - Lemon Lime

      $3.00+

    Sweets

    • 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
      $5.00
    • Double Double Cookie

      Double chocolate + double peanut butter. Locally baked daily from Brady's Bakery.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $5.00

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    CHICKEN FEASTS

    • Small Feast

      (serves 9-12) 1 Chicken Tray Selection, 1 Spanish Rice Tray, 2 Market Sides, 2 Salsa, Tortillas or Chips
      $189.00
    • Medium Feast

      (serves 15-20) 2 Chicken Tray Selection, 2 Spanish Rice Tray, 3 Market Sides, 3 Salsa, Tortillas or Chips
      $349.00
    • Large Feast

      (serves 25-30) 3 Chicken Tray Selection, 3 Spanish Rice Tray, 4 Market Sides, 4 Salsa, Tortillas or Chips
      $519.00

    CATERING TRAYS

    • Bone-in Chicken Tray (3 Birds)

      (serves 9 -12) includes three of our signature roasted bone-in chickens carved into 24 pieces - Six of each Legs/Breast/Wings/Thighs
      $85.00
    • Chipotle Tinga Chicken Tray Over Spanish Rice

      (serves 9 -12) skinless pulled chicken thighs in chipotle sauce over spanish rice served in Half Tray
      $85.00
    • Boneless Chicken Breast Tray Over Spanish Rice

      (serves 9 -12) skinless chicken breast marinated in our signature citrus blend over spanish rice served in Half Tray
      $85.00
    • Burrito Box

      (serves 10-20) Ten Burrito Mexicano cut in half. Golden-roasted chicken in bright tomatillo salsa verde. Build your plate with your choice of base, two scratch-made market sides and fresh salsa.
      $145.00
    • Rolled Taco Box

      40 crispy chicken and potato flautas loaded with shredded romaine, red cabbage, pico de gallo, and cotija. Serves 9–12.
      $135.00
    • Harvest Salad (Full Tray)

      (serves 9-12) Shredded kale and wild quinoa with golden-roasted chicken breast, apples, sweet potatoes, local goat cheese, and dried cranberries. Tossed in balsamic vinaigrette.
      $155.00

    SIDE TRAY

    • Spanish Rice (Half Tray)

      Serves 9-12 (Catering Half Tray) Long-grain white rice simmered with tomato and spices. Chef recommended.
      $49.00
    • Kale Slaw (Half Tray)

      Serves 9-12 (Catering Half Tray) Green kale, carrots, and purple cabbage with cranberries, extra-virgin olive oil, honey, cumin, and cracked black pepper.
      $49.00
    • Sweet Potatoes (Half Tray)

      Serves 9-12 (Catering Half Tray) Flash-fried sweet potatoes with extra-virgin olive oil, brown sugar and smoked paprika.
      $49.00
    • Broccoli (Half Tray)

      Serves 9-12 (Catering Half Tray) Broccoli with garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, and a squeeze of lemon.
      $49.00
    • Charro Beans (Half Tray)

      Serves 9-12 (Catering Half Tray) Pinto beans simmered with onions, tomatoes, and peppers.
      $49.00
    • Mac Salad (Half Tray)

      Serves 9-12 (Catering Half Tray) Elbow macaroni with carrots, celery, onions, and roasted corn in a creamy dressing.
      $49.00
    • Mexican Street Corn (Half Tray)

      Serves 9-12 (Catering Half Tray) Elbow macaroni with carrots, celery, onions, and roasted corn in a creamy dressing.
      $59.00
    • Chips & Guac (Half Tray)

      Serves 9-12 (Catering Half Tray) Elbow macaroni with carrots, celery, onions, and roasted corn in a creamy dressing.
      $59.00
    • Brussel Sprouts (Half Tray)

      Serves 9-12 (Catering Half Tray) Flash-fried brussels sprouts tossed in sriracha and honey with salt and cracked black pepper. Chef recommended.
      $59.00
    • Buffalo Cauliflower (Half Tray)

      Serves 9-12 (Catering Half Tray) Flash-fried cauliflower bites, crispy and craveable, tossed in our Nashville buffalo heat. Seasoned with paprika, cayenne, garlic, and cracked black pepper.
      $59.00

    EXTRA SALSA

    • House Salsa (16 oz)

      (serves 8) Mild. Tomato, serrano, and salt.
      $6.00
    • Pico De Gallo (16 oz)

      (serves 8) Mild. Tomato, onion, serrano, cilantro, lime juice, and salt.
      $6.00
    • Salsa Verde (16 oz)

      (serves 8) Medium. Tomatillo, garlic, serrano, cilantro, and salt.
      $6.00
    • Charred Salsa (16 oz)

      (serves 8) Hot. Charred peppers, garlic, tomato, onion, and salt.
      $6.00
    • Wild Sauce (16 oz)

      (serves 8) Medium. Peruvian-style aji verde — bright, herby, with a kick.
      $6.00
    • White Sauce (16 oz)

      (serves 8) Creamy lemon-pepper ranch — cool, zesty, and herby.
      $6.00

    DRINKS

    • Hibiscus- Strawberry Fresca - Gallon

      House-made agua fresca of 100% natural hibiscus, strawberries, cane sugar, and water. Made fresh daily.
      $30.00
    • Watermelon Fresca - Gallon

      House-made agua fresca of 100% natural watermelon, cane sugar, and water. Made fresh daily.
      $30.00
    • Mexican Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $4.00
    • Topo Chico

      (serves 1) 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
    • Fiji Water

      (serves 1) Fiji Water Bottle
      $4.00
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    $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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