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Dave's Hot Chicken

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TO LIVE AND FRY IN L.A. In 2017, four childhood friends came up with a simple concept — take Nashville Hot Chicken and make it better than anyone else in America. With only a couple thousand dollars to their name, they boot-strapped a pop-up concept in a parking lot in East Hollywood serving a simple menu of tenders, sliders, fries, and kale slaw — they created a viral cult following with lines consistently over an hour long. THE JOURNEY After 6 months of running the pop-up with long lines, the team took the plunge and op... read more

Location details

110 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 109, El Cajon, CA, 92020, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wed11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thu11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fri11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sat11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sun11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
4.71,951 reviews
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Linda R. 
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3 days ago

I ordered for pick up at 1115 on a Saturday when they just opened. My order wasn't quite ready when I got there but the cashier was so polite and nice. I ordered 2 boxes of sandwiches and a box of tenders. When the order was ready I asked for sauce and the cashier recommended a sauce he liked to try. The food was delicious with the right amount of spice. Will definitely be back! 

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Jaxson A. 
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4 days ago

Dave's is a very popular place, they're always super busy and super backed up, but they always show out with their customer service and the way they push orders out in a timely manner. The food is always amazing, and it's consistent every time. They also have such a nice laid back atmosphere and the overall waiting experience is filled with nice music and cool air. 

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Jawad M. 
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4 weeks ago

Dave's Hot Chicken is a popular fast-casual restaurant chain known for its Nashville-style hot chicken. Founded in Los Angeles in 2017 by four childhood friends, it started as a simple parking lot pop-up before quickly gaining national attention. The menu focuses on tender chicken tenders and sliders, served with a choice of spice levels ranging from no spice to reaper. Each meal typically comes with fries, pickles, and sauce. With its bold flavors and growing cult following, Dave's Hot Chicken continues expanding internatio... read more

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Jack J. 
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a month ago

I am first time here in Dave's hot chicken and El Cajon and the cashier is name. Chris is really friendly and we have a really customer service. 

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Caitlyn S. 
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a month ago

The food was amazing, however the time i needed to wait for my food was too long. the el cajon restaurant on fletcher is most of the time always packed. overall needs better wait time and drinks that come with the meals. 

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Passion G. 
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2 months ago

I like going here with my boyfriend because we are both on our bulk journey and are in need of high caloric foods. Daves is the perfect place for us. grant gave us great service 

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Elyssia W. 
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2 months ago

Small menu, but the chicken is soooo good! The inside I is always clean but usually pretty busy and the service is a bit slow. Order ahead and pick it up or sit at the little hidden outside seating area. 

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Natalie R. 
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2 months ago

Medium is the perfect level not too hot just the right amount. Glad I can select no pickles or sauce so I don't have to deal with the pickle juice all over my chicken or waste the sauce since. Don't eat it. I do love the fries and the seasoning they put on it. Service is always quick though the parking lot is always a nightmare. They do have kiosks inside to order at so you don't have to interact with people 

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Chase G. 
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2 months ago

Great food great service, Axel is a great server. I go here pretty often and have never had any issues 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.7 star rating with 1,951 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close at 11:00 p.m.