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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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Gilbert H. 
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2 years ago

This was my first time trying this establishment. It just opened up on Fowler near USF in the university plaza. I was curious to see the hype since everyone's been going consistently. I got there and of course there was a line but it wasn't that long. I was able to order and get my food in under 15 mins. I got the chocolate milkshake, single tender and fries combo. The shake was a little too thick but it went well with the fries. The fries were well seasoned and like the texture. The chicken was good i got the mild rub and i... read more

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Boon C. 
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2 years ago

Dave hot chicken is 4.5 stars. Not 5 stars. There several thing I like. The interior has wall graffiti artwork is looking good. The restaurant has inside and outside seating because the restaurant is corner building. We got number three and four combo. The number three is sandwich plus a piece of chicken tender love it. The number four is just sandwich. All combo come with one side. I have the extra hot. My wife have hot. Next time will get the reaper. The chicken spiciness can range from no spice to reaper. Extra hot is j... read more

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Daniel P. 
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2 years ago

Saw good reviews so my wife and I checked this spot out. It was pretty busy for a Sunday evening but service was quick despite the long line for third party orders. They also played amazing music while we waited for our order to come out. My wife ordered one tender and one slider, both Hot. I got two tenders at medium. First off, the chicken was perfect. Crispy and flavorful outside, but super juicy on the inside. Just so much flavor. The one negative was that I felt that my order of Medium had zero heat. My wife's order... read more

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Lord R. 
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2 years ago

Best chicken you will ever eat! Helpful friendly staff. Cool vibe inside. Eat Dave's Hot Chicken! 

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Muhammad K. 
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2 years ago

This is hands down one of the best fried chicken restaurants in Tampa. The spices, crispness, and sauces were genuinely unique + The customer service went above and beyond to make sure we had a great experience (huge shoutout to my man Duke for the clutch - saved me from an embarrassing moment and made sure we were served well and on time), the ambiance could be a bit better but the service (by Duke and others) outweighed any discomfort :) 

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Grace H. 
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2 years ago

It was a busy night of this place. The ordering line was never empty. Their employee handled the situation well. I ordered a number 4. Upon asking the degree of hotness, I was naively thinking since this restaurant calls Dave's hot chicken, I should go for "hot". It turned out 'hot" was too spicy for me. The cayenne chili pepper of the coating determines the degree of spiciness. I was glad I substitute Fry with Kale slaw. It was a very good side dish -crunchy, fresh, Kale and cabbage with a hint of sweetness. The slaw helpe... read more

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Karen S. 
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2 years ago

Line out the door Juicy tenders Comes with pickle Crinkle cut fries and a piece of bread Fries are hot n crispy We enjoyed the light, mild, but for those with hot loving you can get reaper and let me know bout it. Order at a kiosk and bam lunch or dinner $20 hollar Whew expensive Open late 

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James I. 
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2 years ago

Dave's Hot Chicken is a new chicken restaurant located in the light gray Chipotle plaza on Fowler Avenue. It has urban decor with graffiti and a primarily red color scheme. They have a relatively small menu. They sell chicken tenders with fries, chicken slider sandwiches with fries, and some sides like mac and cheese along with fountain drinks. They have approx 6 levels of heat or more, ranging from no spice to reaper. I chose the slider and fries meal at the "Hot " level. ($10) You go to order, and they call your number ... read more

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Billy A. 
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2 years ago

Great customer service, restaurant was really busy. Employees were amazing. The fries here are delicious. The chicken was ok had better though. Would come back maybe. 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

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.