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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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Aarish A. 
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2 years ago

Before I start this review I must disclaim to you that I am a fried chicken connoisseur as such I've had my fair share of fried chicken. Today was one of the days my fried chicken craving was in full force and I decided to go to Dave's. I have been going here ever since they had their first location in LA so I am a huge fan of this place. Ordering is nice and easy given that the menu isn't too expansive, I usually just go with the tenders cause for me that is the star of the show. One thing I appreciate here is the customi... read more

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Andrea M. 
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2 years ago

No complaints. This food is so good, I crave it on a regular basis. How do they get the tenders so juicy AND crispy?!! Love that it tastes homemade and always fresh. Service is friendly from all the times I have gone and the one time I ate inside, the place was spotless! 

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Peter L. 
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2 years ago

Outstanding chicken that is moist and tender. The daves sauce on the sliders with slaw really was great. This place blows away Caines and CFL hands down. I will be coming here more often then going to the others. Don't worry about being HOT as you can order it mild. 

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Angel P. 
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2 years ago

Got the medium spicy slider. I wasn't spicy. Should've got the hot lol. Next time. Food was really good. Mac n cheese tasted great also. Mykelti was very helpful. Thank you once again. Definitely will come back. Restaurant was very clean and great vibes and customer service. 

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Jessie O. 
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2 years ago

We love Dave's! Always consistent and very good. Comes out hot and they are great about customizing orders. 

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Teresa C. 
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2 years ago

Great spot for spicy chicken, quick service, and friendly staff. Clean store and it's open late! 

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Sana T. 
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2 years ago

Fresh food worth your money nice environment friendly staff great for dine in or Togo 

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Sofie F. 
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2 years ago

The best of the best hot chicken. Other places don't even come close. I think their fries could be a bit better but they have amazing sauce, never skimp on the pickles and have a lot of different portion sizes / options! I am a loyal customer! 

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Adrianne R. 
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2 years ago

Ordered online and got the 2 tenders meal in lite mild and the 2 sliders in Hot. Great portions and the food was delicious. Food was ready before the requested time and still got when I got him. The workers were very nice as well! 

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Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 413 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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