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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.8

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 opene... read more

Location details

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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Eva S. 
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a year ago

I heard so many good things about Dave's Hot Chicken but I was let down. We did get take out so I'm sure that affected the quality but even taking that into account, it was not what I expected. We ordered a #2 slider (2) meal and a #4 Not chicken meal and tried the fries, slaw and Mac n cheese so it's a good sampling of everything on their menu. Mac n cheese tasted like the stuff out of a box and was overcooked to the consistency of mush. My side of kale slaw was only half full. I assume it was full when it got packed many h... read more

Business response:

We're sorry for falling short of your expectations. Your satisfaction is important to us. Let's make it right at www.tellusdirect.com/DHC. Thank you. 

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Phuonganh P. 
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a year ago

First time at this location because we were in the area. Placed our order through the app and got the usual Dave's #2 extra hot. Worker was friendly and order was correct however I've found that the spice level at Dave's can be inconsistent sometimes. Today our extra hot wasn't that hot but still good nonetheless! 

Business response:

We're happy that you're happy! If you have a minute would you mind connecting with us at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc to tell us how we can earn that last star? 

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Gulnara K. 
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a year ago

It was very tasty, we will come again with the family. Very tasty chicken, the kids loved it 

Business response:

Reading reviews like yours reminds us why we started this business in the first place. We're so grateful for your support 

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David L. 
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a year ago

Kennia is a very amiable cashier/staff member! The times that I've been here she has been very kind, helpful and informative. The food here is always consistently delicious and the hygiene is consistently kept up with. 

Business response:

5 stars back to you for being an amazing guest! Thanks for the love and see you next time! Thanks for the shoutout! 

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Goddess Of L. 
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a year ago

Dave's Hot Chicken is one of the best chicken sandwich places I have tried. I crave their Dave's Not Chicken Sandwich! It's as good as it looks on the commercial. Every time we go the employees are friendly. Last night Zennia was our cashier. She was so very nice, patient and helpful when I was deciding about getting a side of slaw. The kale slaw is gooood. The ambiance is nice colorful art. The dining area is always super clean. 

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Brooke W. 
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a year ago

absolutely love the cashier kennia! sweetest woman ever very:) the food here is always amazing and they don't charge for extra dave's sauce. 

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Grant F. 
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a year ago

Had an issue tonight and wanted more salt, manager fixed it right away.. Thanks guys! 

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Matt K. 
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a year ago

I'd always wanted to try this place, as I love Nashville-style chicken, and my visit today did not disappoint. The service was very friendly, and the environment was very clean. I really like how they offer several temperatures of heat for your chicken. I got the Dave's #2: 2 sliders with fries at medium heat, which was the perfect, peppery zesty amount of spice for me. I must say, there's a delicious signature spice to this chicken I haven't tasted elsewhere. Nashville-style chicken is usually very tangy and saucy, and this... read more

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Salma B. 
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a year ago

Although there's closer locations to the city I live in, I'll keep driving down to this location. The food was hot and fresh, and Kennia had great customer service. 

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