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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. THE JOURNEY After 6 months of running the pop-up with long lines, the team took the plunge and opene... read more

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9670 Main St., Fairfax, VA, 22031, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Tue10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Wed10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Thu10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Fri10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Sat10:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Sun10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
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Eva S. 
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5 months ago

Wow, wow and WOW! Walked in and was immediately met with a cheerful greeting. The ambience was flamboyantly brilliant. New favorite hot chicken place check (except fries could use a little bit Improvement, hence the four stars). Side note the chipotle chips down the street were perfect tangy. 

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Denise M. 
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6 months ago

First time giving them a try and the food was pretty good. The seasoning is a little weird but over all good once you add some dipping sauce. I ordered my chicken medium spicy and it was hardly even spicy. The fries were very good as well. The staff was very nice and helpful with explaining things. The place is very cute and the walls are very loud. Over all a good experience 

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Nixon 
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6 months ago

Food was absolute amazing and the people there were really nice I really appreciated Alex.M for getting my food on time. 

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Michael J. 
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7 months ago

Very tasty hot chicken sandwich. I got mild, which was perfect for me. The chicken was very tender and flavorful. The staff was friendly and the place was clean. (One note: check your receipt. They were having some problems with how their register calculates the tip) 

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Tanny D. 
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7 months ago

i was very excited to try Dave's Hot Chicken because many of my friends love it. I loved how clean and inviting it was in there. we really wanted to sit and eat there and it was the perfect environment to do so. The cashier was also very nice and made recommendations on what to get. i ended up getting the tenders in Medium heat with fries and a drink. It was pretty good, but there was an almost bitterness to the spice. it was strange. it was less spicy and more bitter to me. i want to try the sliders before deciding if i lik... read more

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Ankush K. 
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7 months ago

I had the pleasure of trying at Dave's Hot Chicken in Fairfax, and I have to say, it was a dope experience! The chicken sliders were absolutely fantastic - great flavor, perfectly cooked, and incredibly filling. They truly hit the spot! The service was fast but not to fast which makes me think they really make things fresh and the staff's hospitality made me feel right at home. It's clear that they take pride in ensuring every guest has a top-notch experience. The place itself has a unique and vibrant decor that really stan... read more

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Elina Y. 
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7 months ago

Customer service is very friendly. Was immediately greeted upon entering the store. Got the tenders extra hot and the slider was regular hot. The extra hot tenders definitely had a slow building kick due to the spicy dry rub. The heat definitely lingers but it is not unbearable. The hot slider was a much more approachable level of heat. Both entrees come with their house sauce and pickles and they also offer hot sauce and honey. I will be back to try their reaper spice,...eventually. 

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Jeff A. 
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7 months ago

If you're a fan of crispy and spicy fried chicken, look no further than Dave's! My wife and I swung through for a post-gym gym treat, and Dave's Hot Chicken did not disappoint. I ordered the double slider with fries option, one Medium and one Hot to get a feel for the spice levels. Hot had an initial kick that mellowed out after the first few bites, so if you're borderline, it might be time to take a risk and give that spice a shot! The medium spice level was delightfully warming, allowing the fully flavors of the spices to... read more

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Ivania L. 
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7 months ago

i got the dave's 2 everything was great. the staff was friendly. ima come back for sure. 

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Dave's Hot Chicken has a 4.7 star rating with 352 reviews. 

When is Dave's Hot Chicken open?

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