Dave's Hot Chicken

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110 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 101
El Cajon, CA 92020
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 opened their first physical store in January 2018 in a sleepy strip center in East Hollywood.

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4.0424 reviews
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Stanley C.
11/16/2025

I recently stopped by the Dave's Hot Chicken in El Cajon and had one of the best (and hottest!) experiences yet. On a previous visit I wasn't really in the mood for anything too spicy, but this...

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Randall B.
11/12/2025

I don't have this very often but today I was out and about and hungry. I was greeted with a hearty welcome and a smile. I ordered the two piece with a drink and was informed it would take about...

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Norma D.
10/28/2025

This is my first time eating at Dave's Hot Chicken. The cashiers are super nice and helpful. She recommended the special which was 4 mini sliders and fries. So I tried it. I was pleased with...

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Jennifer C.
10/26/2025

Located in a strip mall area, it was pretty easy to find parking. They have both inside and outdoor seating but the space is pretty small overall. We got the slider which is a deceiving name...

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Linda R.
9/13/2025

I ordered for pick up at 1115 on a Saturday when they just opened. My order wasn't quite ready when I got there but the cashier was so polite and nice. I ordered 2 boxes of sandwiches and a box of...

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