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Dave's Hot Chicken

4.8

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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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232 Betteravia Rd, Santa Maria, CA, 93454, United States

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Mon10:00 a.m. to Midnight
Tue10:00 a.m. to Midnight
Wed10:00 a.m. to Midnight
Thu10:00 a.m. to Midnight
Fri10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m.
Sun10:00 a.m. to Midnight
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Jay W. 
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a year ago

Chicken was good...seasoning was there but needed salt. Sauce is not very good. Cane's sauce is better. 

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John F. 
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a year ago

I consider this Dave's Hot on the average spectrum. Reason being it just wasn't flavorful enough for the chicken itself. The pickles, signature sauce, and fries were solid. Lastly, I definitely think this place is worth a try, just isn't one of my personal faves. 

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John F. 
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a year ago

I consider this Dave's Hot on the average spectrum. Reason being it just wasn't flavorful enough for the chicken itself. The pickles, signature sauce, and fries were solid. Lastly, I definitely think this place is worth a try, just isn't one of my personal faves. 

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Austin P. 
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a year ago

The Customer Service was good, Abigail had great customer service and checked on us if we needed any additional sauces or napkins. Food was okay. The chicken was over seasoned, maybe it was just this one time it happened but overall good spot. 

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Austin P. 
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a year ago

The Customer Service was good, Abigail had great customer service and checked on us if we needed any additional sauces or napkins. Food was okay. The chicken was over seasoned, maybe it was just this one time it happened but overall good spot. 

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Zeead B. 
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a year ago

This is THE PLACE for chicken sandwiches. It is very expensive as far as a chicken sandwich goes but in my opinion it's the best you can get if you're craving chicken sandwiches. Only negative is the spice levels don't seem very consistent (Medium can be crazy one day while Hot can be borderline flavorless on another day). DEFINITELY recommend trying at least once! 

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Zeead B. 
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a year ago

This is THE PLACE for chicken sandwiches. It is very expensive as far as a chicken sandwich goes but in my opinion it's the best you can get if you're craving chicken sandwiches. Only negative is the spice levels don't seem very consistent (Medium can be crazy one day while Hot can be borderline flavorless on another day). DEFINITELY recommend trying at least once! 

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Pablo F. 
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a year ago

Tastes like FALAFEL! Tried this place today. Parking was tough, but I found a spot. Cashier was friendly, courteous, nice. Placed my order of a slider medium heat level, and a drink. In a bout 4 minutes, they called my number! First impression: the buns were cold and damp! Why do you do this, Dave's? These should be warm and toasted. The breading on the chicken is the dominant aspect, not the chicken. It tasted of cumin and moreover, like a falafel if you've had that. If you've had a falafel sandwich at King Falafel, i... read more

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Pablo F. 
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a year ago

Tastes like FALAFEL! Tried this place today. Parking was tough, but I found a spot. Cashier was friendly, courteous, nice. Placed my order of a slider medium heat level, and a drink. In a bout 4 minutes, they called my number! First impression: the buns were cold and damp! Why do you do this, Dave's? These should be warm and toasted. The breading on the chicken is the dominant aspect, not the chicken. It tasted of cumin and moreover, like a falafel if you've had that. If you've had a falafel sandwich at King Falafel, i... read more

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 360 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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