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Dave's Hot Chicken

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About this business

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

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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.
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Stanley C. 
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2 years ago

I came here this past Sunday for lunch. It was my first time trying Dave's Hot Chicken so I was quite excited. When walking inside, I noticed the interior of the restaurant was Space Jam themed. The staff member was quite nice when I was at the counter ordering my food. I got the #4, which was 1 slider with fries. My spice level was a medium because I did not feel like anything too spicy at the time. I also got a medium sized fountain drink as well. When I finished ordering I sat down at the only table that was left and wait... read more

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Sergius A. 
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2 years ago

Best chicken sandwich period. Crinkle fries off the Heezy for sheezy. Just go get some homey. 

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Sirj A. 
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2 years ago

Best chicken sandwich period. Crinkle fries off the Heezy for sheezy. Just go get some homey. 

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Jubilee H. 
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2 years ago

As far as fast food goes this is my fav chicken place! Spicey and flavorful! Kid Friendly 

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Veronica T. 
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2 years ago

Amazing Amazing AMAZING. Okay I'm done. This place was just incredible. I tried the tenders, fries, and and reaper slider. That one was hot!! All of that combined with Dave's sauce was just delicious!! 

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Jacob M. 
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2 years ago

It was pretty mid. Not really filling for how pricey it is. I have nothing else to say these are filler wo- 

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Leslie W. 
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2 years ago

Sooo good. Love the chicken, it's so juicy. Sometimes a long wait so good to call in your order/order online. 

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Mary M. 
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2 years ago

Best fried chicken in SD hands down! Perfect spice, super moist tenders and that honey is the cherry on the top! 

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T V. 
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2 years ago

There is no better spot than Dave's! It's a to spot of mine! Any time you order it comes out perfect! Very clean & always the nicest staff. My top favorite spots! 

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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.