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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.8

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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 opene... read more

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556 E FIRST STREET, TUSTIN, CA, 92780, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Tue10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Wed10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Thu10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Fri10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sat10:30 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sun10:30 a.m. to Midnight
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Matt H. 
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2 years ago

Didn't feel like cooking so I came here for a little dinner. Ordered the 2 slider combo and there was tons of food. The 'sliders' are as big as some other places full chicken sandwich, and the fries are nice and tasty as well. Ordered the chicken hot and there was a good amount of heat, but it wasn't slathered in hot sauce, it was in the seasoning. They did forget the cheese, but considering I finished only 1 1/2 sliders, I am not complaining about the volume of food. It is definitely one of the better fast(ish) food hi... read more

Business response:

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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Dollene V. 
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2 years ago

Love this place family enjoys the atmosphere! Different levels of spicy upto Reper level. 

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anu k. 
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2 years ago

wow! food and service were amazing. i love to see dave's expanding throughout oc. it was pretty slow when i went here around 12pm. adan m helped us out, he was really sweet. 

Business response:

Go Adan!!! Thanks for the shoutout! We love when our team is acknowledged by our guests and we are so glad he was able to create a great experience for you! 

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Javier R. 
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2 years ago

It's just a fun place to eat chicken My girls love this place. Retro and colorful. Clean and well maintained. The menu is super small and easy to order from. Quick service, the staff is attentive and super outgoing . The chicken can be mild to super hot, and the eating ambiance with all the art is very cool. A must visit for chicken 

Business response:

Thank you so much for all the kind words. We hope you guys come back soon! 

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Eric W. 
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2 years ago

tasty. medium is quite warm. good tunes. mac & cheese is a side that can be swapped for fries. slaw is not my favorite. kids running around was harsh to my dining. but not entirely the fault of the restaurant. 

Business response:

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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Kwan K. 
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2 years ago

I've been to about 5 different Dave's Hot Chicken locations and I found this one to be the best one. Sunday lunch a few people in line but the food comes out pretty quick. Store was clean. Ordered the #3 slider and tender combo. Food was fresh and fries were crispy. Tender was bigger than the other location in Irvine. Overall great experience. Would to this location again. 

Business response:

Looks delicious! 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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Jared M. 
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2 years ago

The food is great! Delicious chicken tender sliders with cheese, pickles, slaw, and special sauce!! Not to mention the best fries in the industry. And of course a small mention of tiny ice spheres being dispensed into my fresh Diet Coke. The service was good and quick! The ambiance was very chill. Lots of cool graffiti on the walls to make for a good vibe. Overall one of the best chicken spots that will leave you full and spreading the word on the experience your taste buds encountered. 

Business response:

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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Naya N. 
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2 years ago

First of all, I have to say that the food here is very good. We've ordered the no spice and the mild spice chicken, and it doesn't disappoint. However, we tried the macaroni and cheese and kaleslaw sides for the first time. They are over four dollars each and for an 8 ounce container, they barely fill it halfway. I talked to the manager about it and they said that they are only supposed to put 8 ounces in the cups. But I believe the cups are 8 ounces(1/2 pint) so therefore they should be filled all the way. I think they are ... read more

Business response:

We'd really love a second chance to make this right. If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc? -Julie 

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Emily M. 
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2 years ago

Never been disappointed with the food here. It's always served fresh, hot, ready to eat. The flavors are wonderful and it's always consistent. Dave's sauce is to die for. Knocking off the one star for customer service. I usually order online for pickup and it feels like almost every time I come in, I have to awkwardly stand there before the cashier notices I'm even there to help me. Cuz they're usually too busy chatting with the kitchen workers. I understand it being slow enough to wanna chat with coworkers but there were a... read more

Business response:

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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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 412 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 1:00 a.m.