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Dave's Hot Chicken Chicken Restaurant ·$$

Dave's Hot Chicken was created by best friends Dave Kopushyan, Arman Oganesyan, and Tommy and Gary Rubenyan. Dave, a chef trained in Thomas Keller's (French Laundry) organization set out to create the perfect Hot Chicken by searching, tasting, and frying. The four friends scrounged up $900 to put a tiny stand in an East Hollywood parking lot. The menu was simple, and chicken was the star. And what chicken it is! Sourced and prepared to be the juiciest and most tender imaginable with each piece topped with Dave's own mix of spices ranging from "Mild" to "The Reaper". Arman created Instagram buzz and the lines began to grow. Two nights later, Eater/LA showed up to see what the fuss was about. The next morning's headline read "East Hollywood's Late Night Chicken Stand Might Blow Your Mind". Almost instantly, the lines stretched around the block. A year later, the boys had the money to open a shop in a hip strip-mall with de_cor by local street artists, where the crowds continued to grow with wait-times of an hour and more. From there, the incredibly craveable "Hot and Spicy" varieties have created a cult following with rave reviews across the U.S. and Canada.

Website: daveshotchicken.com

Phone: (858) 258-5881

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  • Fri 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM

110 Fletcher Pkwy, Ste 109 El Cajon, CA 92020 ·2144.85 mi

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Geo M. 09/26/26

Good food good service place was clean overall 5 stars!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!¡!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jennifer C. 10/14/26

Got the slider with hot level this time and it was delish! The chicken is tender and the spice level was perfect. I could use a bit more of the kale slaw since it adds a nice textural contrast but...

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Mirei K. 10/19/26

Workers were very overwhelmed but they were all very nice and maintained great composure. The food here is always very good, I love their sauce ! And I always love how Dave's always decorated his...

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Kristin M. 09/12/26

I have always only ever done pick up orders, but this day I was having some bonding time with my son and this is one of his favorite places. Upon arrival, we were warmly greeted and the person who...

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Roxana T. 10/14/26

I had great experience Monday night at this location Rosario and Julia were very professional and helpful during taking my order . The food was great .

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