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Dave's Hot Chicken

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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

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wed11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thu11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fri11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sat11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sun11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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Irish C. 
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a week ago

I always see this place with people in line and always curious if its any good. Ordered the 10 pcs dave bite and fries ( medium spice) and it didnt disappoint, the chicken is tender and juicy and perfect to dip on the sauce, fries are flavored too.. ill try the sliders nxt time! 

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Stephanie O. 
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3 weeks ago

Finally came down to try Dave's Hot Chicken after getting over my worry of the words Hot Chicken in the name of the restaurant. Move over Raisin Canes and Chik Fil A, Dave's is making them run for their money in the fried chicken game. All within the same proximity of their biggest chicken competitors, I would probably return back to Dave's over the other two for quality of food and customer service, The customer service received by the two employees that evening were so polite and patient. The gentleman that helped me mak... read more

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Xee T. 
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a month ago

I noticed the size of their chicken in the past few weeks are getting smaller. ..hmmm not a good sign 

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Eduardo O. 
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2 months ago

The food is amazing, the fries really good... however the cashier or the person who does the orders forgets a order like I ordered two slushies and he only bring one, so ok service. Clean place but I'm wondering if there's a spice Level in between medium and hot. Like the medium is like a little spice for me, but when I'm trying hot, ot burns.. so I'm seeing if there's a spice in between that. But it good. 

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Brian H. 
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3 months ago

Isaac was the best thing about the place and the food was good too. He took the time to walk is through the spice levels and managed to make us feel welcome even while an entire Softball team sat across from us. 

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Brian H. 
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3 months ago

Isaac was the best thing about the place and the food was good too. He took the time to walk is through the spice levels and managed to make us feel welcome even while an entire Softball team sat across from us. 

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Justice W. 
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4 months ago

Customer service is amazing! Shouts out to Jaziel for taking care of me when I ordered the wrong item at the self checkout. He was very patient, very professional, very demure. 

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Justice W. 
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4 months ago

Customer service is amazing! Shouts out to Jaziel for taking care of me when I ordered the wrong item at the self checkout. He was very patient, very professional, very demure. 

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Disha1008 .. 
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4 months ago

The only fast food place who know how to make the best chicken..be it the bites nuggets or sliders!This particular location is very busy as it's right in middle of a shopping complex so please plan ahead of time when ordering....and don't miss the delicious and variety of spreads they offer to go with the menu items! 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 574 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 11:00 a.m.