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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. 

Location details

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.
4.8760 reviews
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Steph G. 
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a year ago

I really just wanted a snack. I do love the single chicken tender option. Using the app, I place the order online. There is plenty of parking out front although with the addition of the coffee and Mendocino Farms a little congested. Inside the location was Poppin.Good music was playing. I approached the counter and gave the female cashier my name. It was ready about a minute later. I ordered a single chicken tender with no spice but normally I do light spice, which is what I prefer. A tender was juicy and a pretty decent por... read more

Business response:

Major thanks for your support! We're all smiles about your visit but we're aiming to wow you even more. Got a sec to share what would make us a solid five at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc? We're here for it! 

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Miranda P. 
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a year ago

We ordered pickup from Dave's Hot Chicken and it was very good. Everything was hot when we received it and the chicken was juicy and flavorful. I had the slider and tender combo, and the slider was definitely my favorite part. The sauce on the slider was delicious. The slaw and fries were also very good. Every aspect of our order was correct, down to the type and number of sauces we requested. Great experience and I look forward to ordering from Dave's again! 

Business response:

Thanks Miranda! Glad you loved our sliders! They're definitely a hit! 

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K B. 
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a year ago

Normally I am not a fast food person but I make expectations for halal chicken and higher quality ingredients. Had the chicken tenders and fries. Very good fries and chicken was great too. The only thing off was the amount of seasoning on the chicken. I am okay with things being hot or spicy. The chicken's texture was caked in spices so you couldn't enjoy it completely amongst the dry clumps. Yikes. Other than that it was a good experience... I used my napkin a lot. 

Business response:

Thanks KB glad that you loved it. Sorry about the clumps though! We would love to make this right. Please reach out to us at www.tellusdirect.com/DHC so that we can make it up to you 

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Jennifer F. 
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a year ago

Food is delicious, the service is great, ambiance is cool I guess. 8/10 Hot level is 10/10 

Business response:

Sounds like you can handle your spice! We love it!! Thanks for the 5 star love Jenny! 

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Jeff S. 
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a year ago

My favorite chicken sandwich restaurant. Foods pricey but worth the money. Usually one slider and fries is plenty. 

Business response:

Thanks for being a fan Jeff! 

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Joe B. 
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a year ago

No joke, the best chicken sandwich I've had. The Crack Shack has nothing on this place! The second time here and still awesome! 

Business response:

We don't play! Thanks for the 5 star love Joe! 

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Gianna R. 
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a year ago

Always bomb! Best hot chicken in OC, stoked they opened one up closer to us than the Costa Mesa one! Though my husband still goes there on his lunch breaks ;) 

Business response:

The best hot chicken PERIOD lol Thanks for the 5 stars Gianna! You're awesome! 

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Calli C. 
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a year ago

I have been on a hot chicken kick, so I thought I'd give Dave's Hot Chicken a try. I did a mobile order on their website and ordered the 2 sliders (mild) with fries, and I also added a side of mac & cheese. (I should say that I didn't get the sauce or slaw because I'm not a fan of those things!) My quick review based on that--if you're looking for incredible hot chicken, this is not the place, but if you're looking for quick pick-up/drive-thru chicken, then this does the job. (However, this specific location is not a drive-... read more

Business response:

Wow! Thanks for sharing your experience with us! Sounds like you know what you like and what you don't like. Apologies for any disappointment caused during your visit. We'd love another opportunity to hopefully change your mind. Please visit www.tellusdirect.com/DHC to share your concerns and help us improve. Thank you. 

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Meredith C. 
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a year ago

So good. Hot & Fresh. The manager Joey is super helpful and runs an efficient, friendly and clean store. Plenty of outdoor seating and bathrooms in store. Make sure to add cheese to your slider! 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 760 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close at 10:00 p.m.