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    Chicks Natural

    4.5 (468 reviews)
    InexpensiveAmerican
    Open 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Mike S.

    My favorite place for the most delicious chicken I've ever experienced. The owner and his staff are incredibly nice and provide a very tasty and healthy meal at a reasonable price. It's abundantly clear why Chick's Natural is voted best chicken in San Diego every year.

    Yasmin M.

    This place is a gem! Came here once and now will come here almost every lunch. The food is huge portions and healthy. The chicken bowl has huge chucks of white meat along with steamed veggies and rice. My burrito plate came with a full size burrito and 2 sides. Great price and a healthy option. More of a quick sit to eat or take out to go. The locals come all the time.

    Expansive food offerings.
    Craig S.

    Best fresh roasted chicken dishes in town! I love the great soup value under $5, but try the other dishes too. Friendly owner and staff with great service in a clean casual restaurant or to go.

    Juan C.

    Very large chicken burritos. Great option for an affordable and healthy meal. Typically it lasts me two meals. Definitely one of the best values in Encinitas.

    Lunch Special :)
    Krysten S.

    Grabbed lunch from here a few weeks ago just to try it and it was really nice. The chicken was juicy and a great portion of white meat but I do think it could've used a bit more seasoning. Same thing with the mashed potatoes, just a bit of salt would go a long way. The steamed veggies were good and the side of pickled cabbage was my favorite but did dye my fingers lol.

    Sweet potato chicken bowl
    Mel N.

    Great fresh, high quality and healthy food. The order was ready quickly - freshly steamed veggies and the chicken is tenderloin, freshly chopped. They offer a selection of sauces to add to your bowl. Great portion size too. This place is a good lunch or dinner option. The rotisserie chicken family packs are also great.

    1/4 Combo

    Support them! The people who work here are super nice and their food is award winning. Been eating here since I was a kid and it's still so bomb.

    Chicken drumstick with Mashed Potatoes and Gravy and Cajun vegetables

    I come here once a week! This place is the best healthy and naturally made chicken for this area and you can't beat the price!! The owners are lovely and very friendly and the staff they have are great! If you're passing by and need dinner on a long day and don't want to cook, you need to stop here!!!

    Lunch special for $6.99 Nov 9 2022.
    Fiona N.

    $6.99 lunch special is unheard of nowadays. Lots of people were lining up so I joined the line. I originally came for thai food next door. Food was good for the price. Huge portions and the ladies were sweet. However, the chicken was very soft, so soft to the point it felt weird. Clowslaw and corn bread were yummy, the Spanish rice wasn't flavorful enough. But overall, it was a good experience here. I mean, where can you find $6.99 lunch special?

    Lunch special with Mashed Potatoes & Gravy  and Cajun veggies as the sides.
    Simone G.

    I go here every other day and it never is bad. Staff and food is amazing and so are the prices! I hope they stay open forever!

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    Delicious chicken, flavor, tenderness and good sides. Love this place like a home made meal

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    Great restaurant and friendly staff! Best place to eat before or after the gym! Love the cornbread muffin! Is absolute bomb!

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    We've been coming here regularly for years and we always love it! Healthy, fast, and delicious food. Staff is always kind. Support local!

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    I just don't know why this get awards. Chicken breasts are dry. Don't order the mac and cheese. Uggh.. sorry tried it 3xs in 3 years.

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