Rudy’s Chicken closes after decades, drawing long lines for one last meal
Crowds wrapped around the block in Oak Cliff as Rudy’s Chicken served its final orders after more than 30 years on Lancaster Road. Cars packed the drive‑thru and customers waited for hours to get one last plate before the longtime neighborhood institution officially closed its doors Thursday evening. The shutdown marks the end of a beloved staple that’s drawn loyal customers from across North Texas for generations.