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Dave's Hot Chicken
- Chicken Shop
- El Cajon, CA
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
Location details
110 Fletcher Parkway, Suite 109, El Cajon, CA, 92020, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Sat | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Sun | 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
Bomb service from Ryan, and fantastic food. Our orders are always correct, and we love coming here!! The reaper slider is my favorite, perfectly brined and seasoned as well.
Went for the first time while finishing some business in El Cajon. Originally saw a restaurant in Yuma, AZ and made it a point to visit one of these days. I come into the El Cajon one. It was very clean and the people working there were pretty chill. One of then being extra hot and one being the reaper. The people did warn me ahead of time that it was really spicy and said "bad" at the same time when I asked how bad the spice level was. Regardless, I did order them provided I sign a waiver that they were not responsible fo... read more
The good was amazing and the atmosphere of the restaurant is so fun !! Nat, our server was so sweet as well!
Business response:
Thanks for the great review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the food and the fun atmosphere. Shoutout to Nat for making your experience even better—she’s awesome! If you have a minute, please reach out to us at tellusdirect.com/dhc and let us know how we can earn that fifth star. Hope to see you back soon!
First and foremost, the customer service here is TOP TIER! Every employee behind the counter was delightful. We ordered two orders of the chicken tenders and the wait time wasn't as long as we expected! The tenders were filling and tasty! The inside was clean and in order. Based solely off the customer service, this place deserves a 5 star! Keep up the great work!
Best chicken in the east county. You have to try their chicken slider with the cheese on it.
I've been loving on Dave's Hot Chicken for awhile now. Whether we're in sunny warm SD or AZ we've never had a bad meal. An overly spicy one, yes, but that was a rookie mistake! There are multiple heat levels to choose from, ranging from savory to burn the house down. Kale slaw and mac and cheese sides are just as good as their fries, which are never soggy or oversalted. Counter staff is always polite, helpful and patient, and clearly repeat back your order to make sure it's correct. Service is usually pretty quick, although... read more
I'd give this place 4.5 stars if I could. This wasn't on my radar as potential dinner options, but my partner suggested it, it was right there, and I didn't want to play that game where we can't agree on a place for an hour, so I said ok. I got the number 1 with medium seasoning and I actually thought it was pretty good. The seasoning was flavorful, unique, and tasty, and not too spicey hot. For reference, I'm a light weight with spicey hot. Medium La Victoria Red Sauce is my limit. The fries had a good taste and textur... read more
Business response:
Thanks for the awesome review! We're thrilled to know you had a great experience with us. Let's work together to make it even better! Share your thoughts at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc, and let's aim for that fifth star!
For what it is it is 5 starts. Friendly staff, great food, decent prices and clean. Loved the cauliflower slider so addictive.
Server that took our order was very helpful. We ordered the thing. I ordered mild and hubby order medium heat. Very juicy and moist chicken. Very tasty! Very pricy for chicken strips but overall a great meal.
Frequently asked questions about Dave's Hot Chicken
How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?
Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 1,145 reviews.
When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?
Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 12:00 a.m.