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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.9

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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.
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Rayleene E. 
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2 years ago

Just wanted to say we love the food here. Today Daniel took our order and was very helpful and efficient. There was a long line but the wait wasn't too bad. Hot is hot enough for me, and i lile hot stuff, I'm too scared to try anything hotter. 

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Thanks so much for leaving your review! We'd love a second chance to impress you and hopefully earn that extra star. Please connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can make it up to you? -Julie 

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Lisa C. 
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2 years ago

Love love love their chicken! Parking sucks but Danny's chicken... sorry Daniel's Chicken is awesome!! He cooked up my hot chick riiiight! No lie! Thanks much! No need to drive up north for hot chicken any more! Super juicy and tender. Service fast and quick! 

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Josh S. 
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2 years ago

Perfect service. Everyone was so nice. Dan and Daniel were epic people! First class. Busting their butts. Definitely Two great employees that work hard every minute they are on the clock. Food was amazing. Service is even better. Will be visiting soon. 

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Joseph B. 
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2 years ago

I thought it was just Ok .... I was expecting better quality chicken. ‍ the mac and cheese was pretty good 

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Charles C. 
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2 years ago

Dave's Hot Chicken in El Cajon is located in a tight little cluster of other fast food emporia tucked away in an oddly-angled portion of the outer parking lot of a Home Depot and a nearby hotel---I think it might be a Hampton Inn. Be aware that the parking lot is tricky to navigate, with sharp corners, coupled with the vigilance needed to avoid the constant stream of the snaking of vehicles in line for the adjacent In and Out Burger. The interior of Dave's Hot Chicken is warehouse like, and quite plain, save for the cartoo... read more

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Mohammed A. 
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2 years ago

Daniel is literally the best, he is gonna be the reason i come here more often. Loves his and very enthusiastic l. 

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Hoshang O. 
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2 years ago

The best halal chicken out there , especially when you have right associate like Daniel. 

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Daniel F. 
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2 years ago

Daniel was a great help with suggesting their famous sauce with honey mix. Great service, love the energy he had and appreciate the quick chat. Appreciate your uplifting personality. Good chicken too! Tried hot and it was good, will try extra hot next time. 

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Anne C. 
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2 years ago

Came here on a Saturday evening. It was very busy with lots of customers. There's an indoor dining area and some tables outside. I tasted the mild slider. It's much bigger then a traditional slider, more like a chicken sandwich. The spice plus cole slaw adds some really good flavor. The breaded chicken is juicy. The spice adds that extra needed touch. It was really good! My only real complaint, is that it took sOoOoo long to get our order. We waited at LEAST 30 mins or more. So consider ordering ahead (but even pick up h... read more

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 1,146 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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