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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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Jessica V. 
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2 years ago

Delicious authentic hot chicken. Huge portions. I was happy with my mild spice level, the Hot made my hubby sweat! Our kids enjoyed the No spice tenders too. Good fries, slaw, and pickles! It is very expensive. And they don't have ranch! I get that they want you to use their house sauce, which is really good, and I loved the honey on my chicken, but I really love ranch with my fries! Oh and the pickup window is great! 

Business response:

Hey Jessica, 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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Jesus L. 
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2 years ago

Best comfort food if you're craving fried chicken. I always add cheese as a dairy lover. Can't complain about the taste but slightly do about the price. Overall I'd still recommend to those wanting some quick fried chicken. 

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Chris A. 
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2 years ago

Dave's Hot Chicken is a relative newcomer to a crowded if not oversaturated field of places offering fried chicken sandwiches. It just might be the best of the bunch. Read on: Dave's wisely keeps it simple. - You have two choices chicken wise: sliders and tenders. The sliders are more like full size sandwiches with a sizable tender placed between the bun along with pickles, kale slaw, and sauce. - Available sides include kale slaw, mac and cheese, fries, and cheese fries for those of us watching our weight. A b... read more

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Mary D. 
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2 years ago

Driven by a few times since this place opened and finally found the time to stop in. It's a great location with a patio and the inside is funky with murals and graffiti type art and fluorescent signs. The menu is very simple and you have a choice of some type of combo featuring chicken tenders (more like a chicken breast- they are huge), chicken "sliders" (again, this is more of a sandwich size) and fries. You can choose your own spice level, I went with medium and it was perfect for me. They are open quite late and the play... read more

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Sheila M. 
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2 years ago

sliders (4/5) - sliders are a handsome portion size - I split this with my brother and we were both stuffed after. i'm not a huge hot chicken girl because it's always so heavy but must say i'm big fan of dave's! the chicken was super tender and juicy and the spice level was tolerable. I got a medium, not super spicy but had a nice kick and my brother got hot as the spice level but said he would go hotter next time. the sauce, pickles, and slaw used for sandwiches was delish in combination with each other!! fries (2/5) noth... read more

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Andrea C. 
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2 years ago

Great new location! Super friendly and helpful staff and great food! Clean and efficient service. 

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Tim C. 
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2 years ago

Ate here a couple months ago when I believe this place is just opening and had a very good dining experience in a great atmosphere the food was good as was the service all at a fair price 

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Patrick S. 
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2 years ago

I've eaten here a few times. The food is delicious snd the employees are patient and helpful. It takes 10-15 minutes to freshly make your food to order so try to order ahead I've always gotten mine to go. 

Business response:

Thank you for sharing Patrick! -Julie 

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Franco C. 
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2 years ago

I had the 2 slider combo (added cheese) and medium spice level. Food came out fairly quick. Chicken was hot and very juicy and for me the medium was perfect spice level. They also season the fries and I love that they serve the crinkly fries. The slaw on the slider added the perfect crunch! I will definitely be coming back here again. 

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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.