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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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5010 El Cerrito Plaza, El Cerrito, CA, 94530, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Tue10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Wed10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Thu10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Fri10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Sat10:30 a.m. to Midnight
Sun10:30 a.m. to Midnight
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3 weeks ago

Five stars. Highly recommended when you need a quick bite! After a bit of adjustment from my first visit, and what I consider to do better music to eat to, I'd say, that overall this place is a great fast food chain. Serving up a perfectly cooked bit of chicken for El cerrito locals who love chicken sandwiches and sliders, the staff here is very nice and respectful. I have a couple of notes for corporate: 1: Don't play heavy metal music or drill rap. It takes away from the dining experience. 2: Don't skimp on the fries. ... read more

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Diego Lomeli-Katen 
8 months ago

First time here as I was just visiting in town. Food was fast to come out and staff was very friendly. I got a slider and tender combo both hot. Was kinda heavy on paprika but still oddly sweet. Not my favorite, but I think I'd like it a lot more if got a more mild flavor or even spicier depending on what seasonings they use. The chicken itself was very moist and well made. I'd definitely come by again if in the area. 

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2 weeks ago

Liked the music and the staff there were really friendly! Shoutout to Rosario and Pet. Food came hot and fresh. Would 100% come here again! 

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Rudiel Siguenza 
2 months ago

The staff was very welcoming. I love their chicken Seasoning on it. Their milkshakes are surprisingly very good. This place attracts a lot more of the younger crowd, ye they are well behaved. 

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Travis S 
a year ago

The chicken was good, although thicker than I usually like. There were a lot of spice levels so easy to dial in to your taste. I liked the slider better than the plain strip. Staff was really nice (shoutout to Linda). Maybe not the best chicken in the bay, but would eat here again 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.9 star rating with 162 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 10:30 a.m.