Ronny Q.
10/24/2025
The vibe is casual and modern, with graffiti-style decor and hip-hop beats. Service is usually quick and friendly, though lines can get long during peak hours. The food comes out hot and fresh,...
Dave's Hot Chicken
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3332 S Bristol St
Santa Ana, CA 92704
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. Demand for their crave-able hot chicken exceeded all expectations and sales have grown every month since opening with consistently long lines throughout the day.
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4.5531 reviews
terry h.
8/27/2025
Paul is the G.O.A.T.! Extremely and makes everyone feel like a valued customer. Food is great. I have been here several times and they always have top tier service and quality. Their workers are...
Em B.
10/8/2025
I was so surprised it was not crowded like Canes because they were so delicious! Their chickens were so very well marinated with a light hint of cumin. I need their recipe! lol. Chickens were...
Wendy E.
9/21/2025
First of all, the young employees when I visited last Friday for the first time ever were exceptionally polite!!! They should get 10 stars!! Such courtesy is hard to find. The chicken was...
Fern H.
8/26/2025
I'm taking an average of my 3 separate Dave's Hot Chicken Experiences y'all. I've had my fair share of hot chicken spots, but Dave's Hot Chicken really sets itself apart with a balance of flavor,...
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