I want to know more about this little place that, recent news aside, is supposed to be a late night diamond in the rough...

I want to know more about this little place that, recent news aside, is supposed to be a late night diamond in the rough...

I made myself laugh reading my own post. "in the rough"... :dizzy:

Well it is on 23rd street on Friday and Saturday nights. They sell the chicken out of a travel trailer like you would see at the fair. The chicken is smoked and fried. I think they are open from like 10pm to 4 am (but you may need to double check on that). The 2 times I went, they only had legs and thighs… I think I ordered the 10 or 15 piece and it was great. They put your chicken and biscuits in a “to go” box and then pour honey over it all. From what I can remember it wasn’t that expensive.

I heard on the news there was a drive by shooting there this weekend. Every time I go I am out of place, but nobody has ever bothered me or anyone I was with.

Bobo's Chicken is heaven...really. Smoked chicken wings deep fried and served with french fries and deep fried rolls....all drenched in honey. Sounds crazy but it is superb. Now before anyone begins comparing it to Eischen's you simply can't. They are both great but take a completely different approach.

I assume you've never been there so let me give you some advanced warning. It's in a rough neighborhood and there is story after story of people being shot at, shot, or harassed. In fact, looks like they had some problems over the weekend,

Six wounded in overnight shooting at late-night OKC food stand | NewsOK.com (http://newsok.com/article/3288121/)

My advice is to go early in the night (they're open from around 8 or 9pm until 4am). The busiest time is after the clubs let out in which case it's packed with people. It can be a scary experience but it is also very worth it!

Well it is on 23rd street
23rd and what?

23rd and Hood...no, I'm not joking, it's 23rd and Hood.

sounds like good chicken, i wish they were open for lunch.....in the day time.

It's by 23rd and MLK. Do a street view. They have it in that empty gravel lot.
Click here (http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&hl=en&geocode=&q=1864+NE+23rd+St+oklahoma+city&sll=35.494997,-97.478986&sspn=0.005512,0.009484&layer=c&ie=UTF8&ll=35.496858,-97.477977&spn=0.011023,0.018969&t=h&z=16&cbll=35.493134,-97.479327&panoid=c0o1RbxPBSjeTO_YR7e13w&cbp=1,159.87786806488361,,0,5).
I used to go out there the same time as this shooting happened every Sat night. A friend of mine always talked about how great this food was so I finally went out with them. It's alright, but I got tired of it after every weekend. Some of these guys only went because it was 'dangerous', since of course we're a bunch of white folks. Nothing ever happened though. But after this, I won't ever go back there.

Bobo's Chicken is heaven...really. Smoked chicken wings deep fried and served with french fries and deep fried rolls....all drenched in honey. Sounds crazy but it is superb. Now before anyone begins comparing it to Eischen's you simply can't. They are both great but take a completely different approach.

I assume you've never been there so let me give you some advanced warning. It's in a rough neighborhood and there is story after story of people being shot at, shot, or harassed. In fact, looks like they had some problems over the weekend,

Six wounded in overnight shooting at late-night OKC food stand | NewsOK.com (http://newsok.com/article/3288121/)

My advice is to go early in the night (they're open from around 8 or 9pm until 4am). The busiest time is after the clubs let out in which case it's packed with people. It can be a scary experience but it is also very worth it!

Sounds like a heart attack waiting to happen. Food being served out of a trailer?? OMG, I wonder if they wash their hands?? Greasy, nasty food, the staple of OKC. No wonder we rank nearly "dead" last on every health category.

Sounds like a heart attack waiting to happen. Food being served out of a trailer?? OMG, I wonder if they wash their hands?? Greasy, nasty food, the staple of OKC. No wonder we rank nearly "dead" last on every health category.

MMMMMMMMMMMM. Don't you just love it?!?!?! :D

It's probably true that for some venturing to where it's located is part of the appeal.

Hard to compete with that chicken, though. As a friend says: "Best. Drunk Food. Ever."

Again, go before the clubs get out, or even get going (between 10 and midnight), and it's really pretty okay. Try to go AFTER the clubs let out, and well, you get what you get. It's much more crowded and who knows who was hitting on some guy's girlfriend that night to get the pot stirred up.

I'd love to see something like this in Bricktown. It is late night food extraordinaire - even if it is a heart-attack on a plate.

I was alll set to try to find it this weekend hearing about it on here and liking good food and adventures and all, but.. honey..? yuk. deep fried rolls.. fries.. very dissapointed to have to pass.

Yes, honey! I thought it was odd at first too. They use some kind of spicy seasoning on the chicken so the sweetness of the honey is lovely.

It does seem to be something best appreciated after a few drinks.

I hate for this to happen to Sherron. I used to frequent Bobo's just about every weekend, and at one time it was just a cool place to hang out and eat chicken after the club. (circa 2000-2002)

Sounds like a heart attack waiting to happen. Food being served out of a trailer?? OMG, I wonder if they wash their hands?? Greasy, nasty food, the staple of OKC. No wonder we rank nearly "dead" last on every health category.

Still keeping it stereotypical, I mean "progressive" in Dallas eh progressiveboy? You don't think Dallas has just as many or more (given that it's a much larger city) of greasy shacks and soul food? I went home at lunch and was watching Discovery Green channel (yeah us greasy Oklahoma rednecks are into healthy lifestyle) and they were showing this grease bucket of a place in all places, DALLAS. It's called Keller's Drive-In.

Keller's Drive-In - Dallas, TX, 75231-8009 - Citysearch (http://dallas.citysearch.com/profile/9620189)

YouTube - keller's burgers (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1CJeZ61FdM)


Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
Average CDI Ranking: 106.9

Texas restaurants are known for big portions, but when it comes to junk food, those in the Dallas-Fort Worth area consume an average amount. That might have something to do with the Texas Education Agency's 2002 restriction of available junk food in schools. But it seems nothing will stop those living in Dallas-Fort Worth from sipping soda--the market ranked 10th in the carbonated sugar beverages category.


In Depth: America's Junk Food-Obsessed Cities - Forbes.com (http://www.forbes.com/2008/04/28/health-eating-junk-forbeslife-cx_ls_0428junkfood_slide_2.html?thisSpeed=15000)

Junk food and obesity is a nationwide problem, not just Oklahoma, and it's more the south and southwest regions (Texas included) that have an obesity problem. Let's stay "progressive."

Well Metro what can I say, I obviously hit the nail on the head and as a result you are offended by the truth. Yes, metro the truth hurts. Now go eat your greasy fried chicken but be careful, you might want to put on a bullet proof vest. LOL

Well Metro what can I say, I obviously hit the nail on the head and as a result you are offended by the truth. Yes, metro the truth hurts. Now go eat your greasy fried chicken but be careful, you might want to put on a bullet proof vest. LOL

Stop threadjacking. :numchucks

Well Metro what can I say, I obviously hit the nail on the head and as a result you are offended by the truth. Yes, metro the truth hurts. Now go eat your greasy fried chicken but be careful, you might want to put on a bullet proof vest. LOL

That looks like a classic defense mechanism in post form.

Metro presented facts, then you responded with a remark and no facts to present a reasonable argument. Now I am just anxious to see which road you will take after this post. You will either:

A.) Lash out at me, completely ignoring Metro's post so that it will, hopefully, die out and be forgotten.

or

B.) You will hit up google in a frantic search for something to refute Metro's evidence.

Both options will only result in the same thing this post does: straying away from the original topic.

So back on topic, is the chicken at this place really worth the risk?

The honey poured over everything doesn't sound any more unusual to me than, say, Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles.:smile:

This is the greatest place that ever existed, open reaaaaal late, Grab a blunt, spark it up, and get ready for some gooooood chicken............. LOCATED ON 23RD AND HOOD ST. (seriously)............. Treat yourself................ if your scared of hood people go early like at like 7 or 9 pm or something, me i prefer to go at around 3................. mmmmm

I head Bobo's has closed. Does anyone know if this is true or just a vicious rumor?

I head that too.

I was there last night, and they are alive and well, and the food still rocks!!!!!!!! So yes, it was probably a vicious rumor, and a horrible one at that!

No known killings at BoBo's this week. The big box Petrol down around the corner can not say the same.

Shop local, even in the hood!

Mr. Bravo and I went to give it a try. We waited in line in the 30 degree wind and it was totally worth it. We ordered the Wings n Things and Catfish n Things (things = fries and fried biscuits with spicy seasoning) and they were both fantastic. It was going to be a 12 minute wait for them to cook the catfish, so we waited in our car until he waived us over to pick up our order when it was ready.

An Oklahoma Co Sheriff was parked next to the trailor for quite a while and I assumed that he was off-duty security until he went and picked up his order and left. We're never felt concerned for our safety and most of the folks coming and going didn't look sketchy in the slightest, security guard or not. We did go at 9:30, not after bar/club closing.

I'm a little confused why anyone would be dubious about honey in combination with chicken. I can think of several honey-chicken/other protein combination recipes off the top of my head - Honey BBQ chicken wings comes to mind first. Sweet and savory compliment one another nicely and Bobo's Wings n Things are no exception.

Sounds like a heart attack waiting to happen. Food being served out of a trailer?? OMG, I wonder if they wash their hands?? Greasy, nasty food, the staple of OKC. No wonder we rank nearly "dead" last on every health category.

Oh give me a break. A little fried chicken is good for the soul every once in a while. Seriously, don't you live in Dallas? They eat piles of Tex-Mex, BBQ and fast food there, not to mention thick steaks, etc.

Regarding cleanliness, I often get tacos at the taco trucks and I've noticed they use hand sanitizer and have health inspections.

What really makes people fat is the lack of walking, car culture, processed food and Big Gulps.

Not to mention eating fresh fruits and veggies ... i mean, who knows what the littlec ritters do on them when the lights is down low

I had some Bobo's last night. Best late-night party food in the land. Thank goodness I only get it about twice a year. Awesome!

Wow I had never heard of this joint but I'm going to have to get me some of that. Sounds amazing.

I haven't had Bobo's in awhile, but it is well worth it to try it.
With any food, I suggest you try and get a fresh batch, right out the oil.

Any chance we can convince them to take the BTT approach and drive around to hotspots around the metro and "tweet" their location? It could be a boon to their business.

Any chance we can convince them to take the BTT approach and drive around to hotspots around the metro and "tweet" their location? It could be a boon to their business.

Their core business doesn't "tweet".

haha, true, but doesn't mean they can't expand their horizons. There is definitely a market for it in other parts of the inner city.

At one time, during the week they would actually go up to Langston and Stillwater, but I don't think they do that anymore....


also "Bobo" died a few months ago......

is it true that bobo died?

I've been eating Bobo's Chicken for 8 years. I've been out of town for a few years and the first thing I did when I got back to Oklahoma was to drive to 23rd and MLK on Friday night and grab a 7 piece.

At one time, during the week they would actually go up to Langston

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nice.....

Eating fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, cutting back on saturated fats, dairy products and starches may not make you live any longer, but it sure will seem like it.

So I stand by the old saying "it isn't so important how many years there are in your life, but how much life in your years".

They haven't been at their usual location the last few weekends. Anyone know if they've moved or shut down?

Someone on this board mentioned the owner died. I wonder if family/friends/partners simply were unable to continue the business.

I wonder if the owner had a heart attack.

Still, that was some good chicken.

dang that sucks i never got to try it.

Maybe its not open because its freaking cold out there. Hopefully thats it.

That's what I was thinking...Either way I hope they come back soon I'm starting to have withdrawals haha.

I wonder if the owner had a heart attack.

Still, that was some good chicken.

as poor taste as it is, a joke about the owner of a fried chicken place having a heart attack is kind of funny.

and bad for business...

:LolLolLol

It has been ridiculously cold as far as I know. People don't come out, let alone hang out when its 15 degrees outside..

is bobo's back yet? i havent had this in years. moved to the carolinas then back, and then got deployed when i moved back. would love to get some tonight. anybody know?

My best suggestion is drive up NE 23 in about an hour and if Bobo's is back, let us know!

pretty sure its still open because I was there in mid-January (the 15th). it wasn't freezing cold that day so maybe that's why? the owner passed away, but has family has taken over.

went there a few weeks ago and it was open. No need to worry

That's sad news that Bobo died.

I had a friend who went there this weekend. Can we change the name of this thread now that the issue has been resolved?

I was looking forward to going to Bobo's all day today...Only to find an empty lot just before 9 pm! I would think they'd had been open by then. Did I just go too early? Or are they gone for good? What's the deal??

is bobo's back yet? i havent had this in years. moved to the carolinas then back, and then got deployed when i moved back. would love to get some tonight. anybody know?

It got bought out by Hoho's Clams and Oysters.

I heard it got shut down due to tax problems. Apparently he opened up at odd hours to avoid it, but it caught up to him. Just a rumor though.

Someone told me yesterday it was on like 23rd and MLK only open from like 11 to 2 to avoid tax problems and they actually went there, and its in a alley apparently. So please be careful if you all go there that late....

Sounds like a lot of rumors, and speculation.
I really hope it's not true.
But if so, whatever the reason... Bobo's will be missed!

The wife and I went there last in March of this year (photo) (http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=31157590&l=dd3d1b9341&id=1283820411). It was in their usual place, usual hours (6ish - 4am weekends).

Not a huge fan of the food, just like the experience.

Hope its not true they are gone for good. Every city needs these types of places.

I went Friday. No Bobos. Sad face! I hope someone finds out what happened to them!

We have been 2 weekends in a row Friday & Saturday night and No BoBo's chicken it made me very sad I was so craving some honey smothered chicken!! My quest is not over yet I will continue to search for him!