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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.9

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

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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.
4.91,145 reviews
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inez p. 
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a year ago

Rayan was amazing! He was very polite and patient with the late night rush. My food came out super quick and it was delicious! 

Business response:

Much appreciated for the stellar 5-star review! We're thrilled to have made your day. Whenever you're ready for more, we'll be here to deliver the same great experience! 

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DJ D. 
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a year ago

10/10 costumer service. Their "Dave's Not Chicken" option makes me feel so seen as a vegetarian 10/10 Sandwich - you HAVE to try a bite with the honey AND Dave's sauce. it's no joke. 

Business response:

Thank you for the amazing 5-star review! We're glad we could deliver for you. Let's keep the good times rolling together! 

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Lien P. 
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a year ago

Can't believe I haven't had Dave's Hot Chicken until recently! My boyfriend and I got the #3 that comes with 1 tender and 1 slider. The slider is not a smol slider but a regular sized chicken sandwich. I recommend to definitely get a tender to really experience all the flavors of the chicken without the other condiments in the sandwich. The chicken was also very moist and again flavor was on point! 

Business response:

Thanks a million for the phenomenal 5-star review! We're thrilled to have exceeded your expectations. Can't wait to create more memorable moments with you! 

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Yashira T. 
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a year ago

The food can be a bit pricey but worth it. So good and they have different spice levels. Ryan served me and he was super helpful. 

Business response:

Thanks a bunch! Your positive vibes have got us all motivated to keep up the good work! 

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Lori S. 
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a year ago

Oh my! I can handle really hot food, but holy molé! Dave's takes the cake. I chose "hot" from the heat choices never there were two even hotter choices. I thought that would be safe. My smarter half wisely chose "medium." The portions are HUGE & the chicken is amazing. The chicken tenders are like a quarter of a chicken & the sliders are the size of a hamburger with a huge piece of chicken inside. The French fries were really good. The meals were pricey for this type of restaurant, at least in our opinion. 

Business response:

Hey, big thanks for the high marks! We're super stoked you had a great time. Just wondering, what's the secret sauce we need for that perfect score? Hit us up at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc – let's make it happen! 

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Ayana H. 
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a year ago

I had a great experience and meal and I believe my server was Tyler or Joshua and he was very nice 

Business response:

Hey, thanks for the rave review! It feels amazing to know we hit the mark. It's folks like you that make our job a whole lot of fun. Keep coming back; we love having you here! 

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Sunshine L. 
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a year ago

Chicken sandwich was good, I ordered it extra hot and it was actually hot! The order for two sandwiches comes with seasoned fries. Flavors are good, and they give extra sauce too. I would have liked onion on my sandwich, but I'm not sure if they offer that. Only thing was that the place could've used some fresh air, it smelled like old greasy food smell trapped in there. Employees were friendly for a fast food place. Next time I'll check out their other new location near me. 

Business response:

Your five-star review has us doing a happy dance! Thanks for taking the time to give us this sweet shout-out. We're totally looking forward to your next visit! 

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Jodin M. 
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a year ago

Would give 10 stars but yelp only allows 5. Great food in a great location. Ryan is the man. 10/10 would go again. 

Business response:

People like you are what keep us going. We appreciate the love and support. Hope to have you back soon! 

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Nhu T. 
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a year ago

This is a happening location in El Cajon. Call in your order if you want to skip the line and expedite your process. Limited seating but good place for a fresh chicken sandwich. Hearty portions. 

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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.