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Dave's Hot Chicken
- Chicken Shop
- Escondido, CA
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.
Location details
1268 E Auto Parkway, Escondido, CA, 92029, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Sat | 11:00 a.m. to Midnight | |
| Sun | 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. |
Not impressed at all.. I’m not sure why this place is so raves about.. the chicken isn’t anything special it’s all in the spices which aren’t that enjoyable.. we ordered dine in and they have us our food in to go containers.. so then I had to ask for a plate and it was all so stupid such a rapt experience.. the chicken is just a giant tender that is so u proportion to the sand which.. macaroni was bland and the fries were just that.. fried. No seasoning nothing special.. this is a joke .. the art inside was cool but that’s a... read more
We stopped by Dave's Hot Chicken on a Saturday night around 8 pm. The shop wasn't very busy so there was plenty of indoor and outdoor seating available. We ordered a #3 which included 1 tender, 1 slider, and fries. We did the tender mild and slider no spice. The chicken was very moist and tender. However, I thought the flavoring on the tender was interesting. It almost seemed to have a curry flavor to it, which wasn't bad but unexpected. The fries were fine. I didn't like Dave's sauce. I thought it was too acidic. Overall, I... read more
This was my first time trying this place and everything was great. The food and service was amazing. Alexis was the best! She deserves a raise and promotion! She helped me with my food choice and checked back to make sure everything was tasty while providing the best customer service. I will definitely be back.
First time here and I’m honestly so glad that I finally decided to give it a try. Yes, the menu is small but it has everything you need. Alexis helped us out when we came and she really blew me away. I’m super big on customer service and she deserves a raise! It’s so rare to see young folks actually care about their jobs and to go above and beyond. Since Alexis knew it was our first time, she came by to check on us which was really meaningful. The food is amazing!
Accessibility: there is one accessible/handicap parking spot directly in front of the building, but other than that the parking situation is very hectic and busy in a parking lot shared with many other businesses. It's honestly a dangerous set up regarding parking because you have to cross a busy street inside the parking lot to get to the entrance and cars drive easy too fast. Inside, all flat ground, wheelchair accessible tables, chairs, and restroom. Only one restroom available though. Experience: food was good, wait was... read more
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 127 reviews.
When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?
Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open on Thursday at 11:00 a.m.