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Dave's Hot Chicken

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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. 

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2075 Camino De La Reina, Suite B, San Diego, CA, 92108, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wed11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thu11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fri11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sat11:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sun11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
4.8818 reviews
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Amir A. 
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8 hours ago

Had a great experience at Dave's Hot Chicken! The food was as always, and the service made it even better. Yesenia was super friendly and helpful--she made sure everything came out perfect and had a great attitude the whole time. Shoutout to her for making the visit awesome! Will definitely be back. Had a great experience at Dave's Hot Chicken! The food was as always, and the service made it even better. Yesenia was super friendly and helpful she made sure everything came out perfect and had a great attitude the whole time... read more

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Frank L. 
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a week ago

The food is great can't complain the service was great the people who worked there are cool. It's a just a small place for the area should Be a little bigger more seating everyone just crowds the area so we have people stands in front of you with little room to eat 

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Frank L. 
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2 weeks ago

This food is the best . The people who work there have the best customer service quick respectful all the above shout out to all of them . The ambience is great love the atmosphere there . I go about every weekend food gets better and better. 

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Nathaniel G. 
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2 weeks ago

I got the #2 with medium heat and cheese fries. I saw another review that suggested to start with medium. That is a good place to start if you are scared to try hot chicken. If that is too low of heat for you, you can go one step up each visit until you find your personal level of heat. If you have experience eating indian and thai food, maybe start with hot level of heat. The sliders meal comes with two sliders (very generous size sliders) that have some daves sauce on them with cole slaw and pickles. They also put extra pi... read more

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Jeremy G. 
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3 weeks ago

Some of the best food I have ever had in my life and the service was amazing from Angelo. Thank you!! 

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Arely I. 
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3 weeks ago

Chicken was yummy and Yesenia at the front was doing great even with how busy and crowded it was in there 

Business response:

We truly appreciate your positive feedback. Your satisfaction is our top priority, and we're glad to have hit the mark with you! 

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Santiago R. 
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3 weeks ago

Always have a good experience with them, really nice people service and food are always great!!! 

Business response:

Your kind words have made our day! We're always here whenever you need us. Do visit again soon! 

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Jaime J. 
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4 weeks ago

Always consistent, friendly service! Sometimes the line is out of the door, the employees are always engaged and on point. Very much appreciated! 

Business response:

Reading reviews like yours reminds us why we started this business in the first place. We're so grateful for your support 

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Jared S. 
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a month ago

Very nice workers and good food... I love love love love love love love love love love it! Hehe 

Business response:

We're thrilled to see our efforts reflected in your feedback. It's customers like you that make our job wonderful. Always count on us! 

Frequently asked questions about Dave's Hot Chicken

How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 818 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 11:00 a.m.