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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. 

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24440 Alicia Pkwy Ste A, Mission Viejo, CA, 92691, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Tue11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Wed11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Thu11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Fri11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sat11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Sun11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
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Aliyah R. 
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a year ago

Dave's Hot Chicken has amazing food if you like spicy you'll love it. I like Dave's hot chicken because it has just enough spice for me to handle. 

Business response:

Glad you love us and found the spice that is right for you! Thanks! 

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Jim T. 
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a year ago

Went for take-out. Service was quick. Got the medium spicy. It had a real kick to it! Chicken Fingers were good. Slider was good. Crinkle fries were good too. I think I'd get mild next time. My lips are burning! My wife didn't like it saying it was dry and too spicy, and she got mild too. 

Business response:

Glad you loved it! But we're sad that your wife didn't. Would you mind connecting with us at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc, we would love a second chance to WOW you guys and change her mind! 

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Jenn R. 
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a year ago

Dave's first started as a small stand at an East Hollywood parking lot in 2017 and took off from there. Now, six years later, they have over 100 locations and continuing to expand. Pretty impressive how fast they've grown, but they understood the damn assignment and came up with unbelievably delicious chicken (certified halal, too). THE FOODS | Nashville style chicken with a select number of sides. I ordered... #3 - 1 Tender & 1 Slider | Had them throw in hot spice and the blend is so flavorful, but my god, does that li... read more

Business response:

People like you are what keep us going. We appreciate the love and support. Hope to have you back soon! 

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Michelle T. 
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a year ago

This chicken is delicious!!! I've been wanting to try a Dave's and luckily they opened up close to me. I ordered two meals. One with tenders and fries, that came with slices of white bread. And a meal with two sliders and fries. This one has the soft bread buns and slaw inside. Also got a side of cheese sauce and extra pickles. They don't skimp with the pickles - yay!! The medium spice level was perfect for me. The hot level was a little too hot but my BF liked it. The chicken pieces were huge! And crispy, juicy, just awesom... read more

Business response:

We are soooo glad you enjoyed your visit and thanks for taking the time to post a review! -Julie 

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Lisa G. 
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a year ago

My kids wanted to try something new so we ordered in the app and I went to pick up our order. It was ready in 15 minutes. It was very easy to walk in and ask for my order. The food was labeled correctly was still hot by the time I got home. We all got #1chicken tenders with fries. My kids got no spice and I got medium. One kid got cheese fries and I added Kale Slaw. We all agreed it was just ok, nothing exciting at all. None of our chicken was crispy at all. I was hoping it would be. I like spicy food but I do not like cu... read more

Business response:

We'd really love a second chance to make this right. If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc? -Julie 

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Brandon M. 
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a year ago

Wow. So much better than chick fil a. Very high quality chicken here. I highly recommend 

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Amber C. 
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2 years ago

This chicken is so addicting! I've never been excited to go to places like this when my husband suggests it but now I'm the one suggesting it. The chicken is evenly covered in spice and so juicy. Every time we have ordered online our order is made in time and always correct (my husband absolutely hates pickles). Thank you! 

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Paula R. 
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2 years ago

Located off Alicia PKWY next to the target with plenty of free parking. We came in on a Monday around 5 pm it was steady busy but no line or long wait. When you walk in you order at the counter choose your level of hot you desire, pay, and wait for number to be called. I chose mild and my husband chose hot, the hot was too hot for me but for next time I would choose medium. I enjoyed looking at the colorful walls with graffiti and neon lights nice ambience. The food was good! nice crispy chicken, fries dusted with seasoning,... read more

Business response:

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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Christine N. 
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2 years ago

they're doing a promo right where if you download their app, you'll get a free slider as a reward! came here to redeem it & when i tried to order fries, the cashier said i had to do a diff transaction & then i had to remind him that i still wanted to order & he didn't look too happy to take my order. besides that, the other workers were v friendly and asked if i needed anything else when i dined in. the slider & fries were filling & the sauce really added to the taste of the fries & slider. 

Business response:

We'd really love a second chance to make this right. If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc? -Julie 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 762 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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