There have been numerous Wing Stop restaurants opening up in my neck of the woods in the last couple of years, and now there is finally one in El Cerrito (340 El Cerrito Plaza).  Wing Stop is not great, but it’s pretty good in terms of tamping down my inner Buffalo wing demon now and then.  The wings are small and pricey, and sometimes the pricing strategy makes no sense, but they are made to order and nice and hot when you take them outta there.  The strips are also good, and you can get them “sauced” just like the wings.  I can speak for the original hot and lemon pepper flavors – both of which are very good.  The mild flavor is just too mild, and the rest, meh, just not my thing. 

Wing Stop’s fries are made from real potatoes with the peel on, and a regular order is very big, with the large being enough for several people if they are also eating wings. 

I am really happy about this addition to the neighborhood, even if it is a chain.  I hope they have not overexpanded and wind up being here awhile.