Dave's Hot Chicken

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1268 Auto Park Way
Escondido, CA 92029
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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4.0203 reviews
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Michelle C.
9/23/2025

I placed a late-night order for the two-slider combo because clearly my self-control flew out the window. honestly, zero regrets. Perfectly seasoned, crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside...

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Xee T.
11/17/2025

Staff are always wonderful :). The chicken size though are smaller than other Dave's location. Taste and flavor spot on and juicy too. It's hit and miss. Today was a miss because of portion.

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Stephanie O.
6/11/2025

Finally came down to try Dave's Hot Chicken after getting over my worry of the words Hot Chicken in the name of the restaurant. Move over Raisin Canes and Chik Fil A, Dave's is making them run for...

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Caleb T.
12/14/2024

My wife won't like this review update, but I need to stand by my rating of Dave's Hot Chicken. Though how I feel about this place now, in comparison to similar hot chicken spots around the...

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Suz C.
1/2/2025

First time here. Easy to get to, easy parking and not a lot of people. The menu is pretty self explanatory. Pick your combo and spice level. The lady who helped us at the register was super nice...

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