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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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5251 Prospect Road, San Jose, CA, 95129, 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 Midnight
Sat10:00 a.m. to Midnight
Sun10:00 a.m. to Midnight
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Bashar A. 
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6 days ago

Dave's Hot Chicken hit the spot this time around. I ordered two sliders and a side of fries--while the fries were crispy at first, they lost their edge after a few bites and felt pretty "meh." The real highlight, though, was the chicken sliders: each one was seasoned to perfection, with just the right kick of heat and a juicy, tender bite every time. If they can bring the fries back up to match those sandwiches, Dave's would be unbeatable. Still, for perfectly spiced chicken on the go, it's hard to beat. 

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Siu L. 
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a week ago

Tried out this fried chicken sandwich shop recently and walked away a bit underwhelmed. The chicken itself was very dry--disappointingly so. To make matters worse, it was over-spiced, which completely masked the flavor of the meat. You end up tasting more seasoning than actual chicken. The dipping sauce leaned heavily on the sweet side. On a more positive note, the fries were surprisingly good--crispy and well-seasoned, definitely the highlight of the meal. Overall, it's just an OK spot. Not terrible, but not something I'd... read more

Business response:

We'd really love a second chance to make this right. If you have a few extra seconds, would you mind connecting with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc? 

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Krishna T. 
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a week ago

Tried the reaper level chicken, very delicious and juicy, but be ready to face hell the next 2 -3 hours. Had to sign a waiver, too. Dave's bites are great. 

Business response:

Thanks so much for leaving your review! We'd love a second chance to impress you and hopefully earn that extra star. Please connect with us at https://tellusdirect.com/dhc so we can make it up to you? 

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Wesley T. 
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a week ago

Dave's Hot Chicken is a tasty new fried chicken establishment in West San Jose. I often come here for lunch since it's close and allows me to grocery shop at the Trader Joes next door. Parking shouldn't be an issue, there is plenty of parking space for now (until the Costco gets built). The interior is clean and the staff is very friendly. "Two Tenders with Fries Combo" - 8/10: I think this is a great deal for the price. The meal decently sized chicken tenders, a piece of bread, pickles, and fries. The chicken tenders are ... read more

Business response:

Thank you for the four stars! We're glad you enjoyed your time with us. We're always looking to improve and would love to hear more from you at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc. Your feedback is vital in helping us provide the best experience possible!" 

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Glen N. 
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2 weeks ago

The place is open and clean and friendly with pop music and big graphics and high ceilings and self-serve soda refills- it's like the MOD of chicken. We were there 8:30pm on a Friday night and almost every seat was taken. Fast-food chicken isn't really my thing, but if it's yours... Dave's is more about the spice than Popeye's, more about being trendy and late night food trucky than KFC's, and more inclusive than Chick-Fil-A. 

Business response:

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us! If you have an extra minute, would you mind connecting with us at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc ? We would love a chance to hopefully impress you and earn that last star. 

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Damion B. 
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a month ago

This food was good and I will co e back next time I like this but I'm just trying not a new job to do that 

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Mujahid H. 
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a month ago

Awesome halal hot chicken with bread and amazing tasty sauce, nice ambiance and very friendly service. 

Business response:

We aim to impress! Thank you! Come back again soon! 

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Jeff H. 
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a month ago

The ordering app bugged out. I tried ordering through both my phone and at the kiosks. All had a weird Uh Oh! error message when I tried to pay. At least the staff was very helpful and I was able to walk over to the cashier and order it through them. My order was 2 sliders with fries $17.49 and mini sliders $8. I noticed the length of the chicken is shorter than before. Regardless, it tasted great. This took me back to my first time tasting a Dave's Hot Chicken sandwich. Good memories. They have a good team here. The food, w... read more

Business response:

Boom! Glad you loved it! Thanks for the awesome review! 

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Aran C. 
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a month ago

I really enjoyed Dave's Hot Chicken, the food was AWESOME!!! The service was fast and friendly! And was on spot! We enjoyed the outdoor dining and the nice weather. The reason why I gave this place 4 stars was because of the fries, they were pretty good, but could've been better. Anyways I hope to come again soon! 

Business response:

Thanks for taking the time to share your experience with us! If you have an extra minute, would you mind connecting with us at http://tellusdirect.com/dhc ? We would love a chance to hopefully impress you and earn that last star. 

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How is Dave's Hot Chicken rated?

Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.8 star rating with 240 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

Dave's Hot Chicken is closed now. It will open at 10:00 a.m.