Maq's

Took some of my contest gift cards & headed up to the Lowell/Chelmsford area for a food run. First stop was Maq's, where I went straight for the Saturday special: cherry Coke–glazed pork belly burnt ends mac bowl. A mouthful to say, but even better to eat. Creamy mac & cheese loaded with tender pork & crispy onions, seriously addictive. Also ordered the cheese Detroit, cooked perfectly with just the right balance of sauce & cheese, & finished with the garlic buffalo tenders. Crispy, flavorful, & a solid kick without overpowering. Great people running this spot, & they’ve only been open about five months. If you’re in the area, this one’s a must try. 🍽️🔥

Maq’s is new to the scene and they’re already making waves. They keep it simple with just chicken, Detroit style pizzas & a few sides, with some shakes & desserts. On Saturdays they offer bbq. The chicken was incredible. I had a hot lemon pepper chicken sandwich. But the best thing I thought by far was the burnt end Mac & cheese bowl. Holy cow! The pork & burnt ends in those bowls were as sweet as candy, great smoke to them. I can see this place blowing up this year. Possibly expanding to other cities.

There’s something universally comforting about chicken tenders. Whether it’s the golden, crispy crust or the juicy, tender meat inside, they hit all the right notes. And let me tell you, I recently encountered a chicken tenders and slider that were nothing short of phenomenal. From the moment these tenders hit the table, they commanded attention. The exterior was a beautiful shade of golden brown—perfectly crisp without being greasy. The breading was light but substantial enough to give each bite that satisfying crunch. It wasn’t the kind of batter that crumbled into a mess the moment you took a bite; no, this was a delicate yet strong shell that held its own. But let’s talk about the inside, the true test of any good chicken tender. The meat was moist, tender, and flavorful without being

Fries were the highlight. I got the spiciest chicken, which def burns the tougue... was just lacking a bit flavor (like most hot chicken joints). I will go back and re- rate it after trying something less spicy so I can taste the flavor. They also had detroit style pizza so I'll check that out too.

If your looking for the best chicken sandwiches than this is the place you want to check out. My go to is the hot honey or the lemon pepper can't go wrong with either. Also like to point out their one of a few places in MA that serves Detroit style pizza which was out of this world especially the hot honey pepperoni. I will be back for sure might even be a regular.