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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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Frank Y. 
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10 months ago

This is our favorite Dave's thus far! As soon as we walk in mind you, on a Friday, we were greeted by Omar with full of enthusiasm! Truly made us feel at home! Thank you 

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Reid B. 
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10 months ago

gas food my boy ricky gave me some amazing service and im writing this for the free review 

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Kailee B. 
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10 months ago

I've seen this place popping all over. Finally stopped by to try one of their spicy sandwhiches and I'm so glad I did! It's spicy, crunchy, juicy and satisfying. It's one of those casual fast luxury that I'm happy they exist that will be considered my happy comfort food when I have cravings. 

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Luis S. 
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11 months ago

It's my first time trying Dave's hot chicken and it didn't disappoint. It was very good and I recommend trying it. The staff here were really friendly. 

Business response:

Hey, thank you for the amazing five-star review! You're a legend! We're thrilled to have made your day. Your feedback brightens our day! 

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Shaeli Z. 
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11 months ago

Good chicken, got it to go, medium spice, the bread was wonderbread with a little butter on it. For the size of the meal I wouldn't say it's bad, it's not great either. They do have some good options, wanted a little spice and didn't really get it, I was sad considering it's Dave's hot chicken. But now I know you have to go up in spice level if you actually want spice 

Business response:

Wow, thanks for the kind words! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your time with us. How about we collaborate to make it an exceptional experience? Share your ideas at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc, and let's strive for that fifth star together! 

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Daisy P. 
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11 months ago

I 100% recommend this location if you find yourself in the area. Food was made to perfection, and the cashier Miguel made sure I got everything I needed and helped whenever he could! This made the visit beyond exceptional and comfortable to enjoy your meal. 

Business response:

Hey, thank you for the incredible five-star review! You're a real MVP! We're over the moon that you enjoyed your visit. Your support fuels our passion for what we do! 

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Maxine C. 
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11 months ago

First time trying Dave's Hot Chicken and I am impressed. They have fried chicken sandwiches, chicken tenders and fries. New to their menu is fried cauliflower which you can get as a sandwich or as bites. They have 7 heat levels from no spice to reaper. We got the two sliders with fries combo and a side of the cauliflower bites and it was perfect for two people to share. We got mild which was perfect my partner who can't handle much heat. Fried chicken was tender but a little salty for my taste. Would have been nice to have... read more

Business response:

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad you had a positive experience. Let's keep the momentum going! Head to http://tellusdirect.com/dhc, and let's brainstorm how we can elevate it to a five-star experience! 

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Makena S. 
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11 months ago

I've been to Dave's twice now and have had such good experiences! I don't really like spice so the first time I ordered 2 tenders and got one naked and the other lite mild so I could try it. The lite mild ended up being perfect for me! It's definitely more of a flavor than spice which I loved. We were helped by Miguel today and he was so nice! He gave multiple tips + recommendations since he could tell we were new to Dave's. The restaurant was clean and had music playing. I'll definitely be back! 

Business response:

Hey, big thanks for the awesome five-star review! You're a true gem! We're so grateful for your kind words. Your feedback inspires us to do even better! 

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Stacey B. 
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a year ago

Clearly they are doing something correctly with how fast they've expanded. Of all the hot chicken places this is one of the best. 

Business response:

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience! We're happy to have earned four stars from you. Let's discuss any areas for improvement at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc, and aim for that fifth star together. 

Frequently asked questions about Dave's Hot Chicken

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 closed now. It will open at 10:30 a.m.