Elisa N.
12/8/2025
DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN @ EL CAJON Parking is available on the street, but it was extremely busy when my friend and I came on a Thursday afternoon. The restaurant is located in a busy complex with...
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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4.0429 reviews
Bronson R.
11/18/2025
Absolutely love this spot. The vibe is always welcoming and the customer service is top-tier every single time. The staff--especially people like nathalie --are super friendly and always ready...
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...
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...
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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