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Dave's Hot Chicken

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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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2540 E. Fowler Ave, Tampa, FL, 33612, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Wed11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Thu11:00 a.m. to Midnight
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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Jose B. 
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2 years ago

I'll kick it off by saying I'm not very good with spicy. I like it, however my mouth just doesn't cooperate. Started with mild tenders and sandwich to gauge. Everything was fantastic. I'm still baffled how they get all of the flavor you associate with spicy food into a seasoning that isn't hot! Mild had no heat for me just great flavor. That being said the jump from mild to hot is night and day. That hot tender was also delicious and not initially that hot but boy did the heat creep up on me. Not only did it creep up on me i... read more

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Michael L. 
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2 years ago

Nice looking spot, my favorite joint for Nashville style Hot Chicken will always be "king of the coop" Tampa. This was surprisingly good especially for something considered a fast food stop. My only 2 complaints are waiting for your order. Even on non busy days in the dining room after you order and pay, they give you a pager when your food is ready. Both times at non busy periods it was almost 15 minutes to get my order. Both times I went, the cashier had the personality of a cactus. Very edgy matter of fact and looked like... read more

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Tina C. 
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2 years ago

The best fried chicken tenders , the hott spice is just perfect so tasty and just enough spice , the tenders are fresh and crispy and tender and juicy on the inside . They are big pieces of tenders . They are absolutely delicious . The cheesy fries were just enough cheese and so good , the fries were crinkly fries good and tasty. The kale slaw was nice and creamy and fresh . The macaroni and cheese was very good and very cheesy . The shakes were very good and tasty too . We ordered it online and picked it up , it w... read more

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Laura R. 
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2 years ago

Very good chicken! This is like a spicy, southern Raising Cane's. The food was very yummy, they allow you to pick your own spice level so everyone's happy. Service was very fast and friendly. 

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Gary C. 
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2 years ago

Excellent flavor! Just the right heat and sweet. Wait was a bit long, due to the grand opening, but was well worth it. Definitely be back. 

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Josiah M. 
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2 years ago

Damn good chicken & it's affordable. Definitely worth a stop by if you haven't given it a try. Chicken is crispy & crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside & packed with flavor. Pull up! 

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Mary Lou D. 
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2 years ago

The food is FANTASTIC!! My favorite is mild tenders and substitute cole slaw for fries. Ordering online is easy & you have the option to add or delete items from your order. The staff is very friendly, too, which makes this an awesome addition to our Tampa area. 

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Hoa Xinh N. 
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2 years ago

Chicken pieces are big! I am use to thinking sliders are small portion for kids. These are full size pieces. It wasn't dry. The Mac and cheese is good. Place is clean. Hot was not hot. The one thing I wish they did was change the oil more often. 

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Brendan B. 
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2 years ago

One of the best chicken places I've ever been to. Slider is so good and the sauce is a must on the food. Fries are crispy and fluffy. Staff was nice and had the food done relatively quick. Hot flavor was a perfect spice for the chicken. I would definitely recommend going and checking this place out. Number 3 is a must. 

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Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.7 star rating with 2,606 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is open now. It will close tomorrow at 12:00 a.m.