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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    3.3 (218 reviews)
    Closed 10:30 am - 11:00 pm

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    Kacy M.

    This was my first time having Dave's Hot Chicken. My friend catered it for a group dinner (mild and not hot, bread, fries, pickles, sauce). The not hot had a sticker on it but was mislabeled bc it was hotter than the mild which was unfortunate for our friend who can't eat spicy. Food-wise I loved the way the chicken was seasoned (little to no breading so it was all meat, and super juicy meat too). The seasoning had some cumin to it which was unexpected and appreciated. The tenders were also large and filling. The fries were also seasoned and very good. The sauce is similar to a burger sauce with some tang to it (not peppery like a Cane's sauce would be).

    Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries  Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Wendy H.

    This place has been hyped up for years and I'd been putting off trying it out because I assumed it wouldn't be worth it. However, I was pleasantly surprised and ended up really enjoying my food. My sister and I placed an online order for pickup. It was ready by the time we got there on a Monday around lunch time. I can't speak to the vibe of the place because we ate in the car. I ordered a mild slider and tender with some fries. The slider had a decent kick and I probably could have ordered a level up or two in spice. The fries were seasoned very well and the Dave's sauce they came with was pretty tasty. Everything was hot and tasted fresh. The pickles are always a nice addition to the meal. Overall, if I'm in the mood for some hot chicken I would definitely come back! This is the top tier hot chicken place for a reason.

    loaded fried

    So, aside from waiting a whole 30 mins for our order of: the two sliders, the "loaded" fries and a "side" order of cauliflower... because "they had to change the oil to make the cauliflower"........... To start, we got no utensils or napkins. My loaded fries barely had any sauce and i saw no cheese anywhere. I ordered my loaded fries and cauliflower HOT, and were not spicy whatsoever. The sliders were ordered as MEDIUM, for a person that doesn't do spicy and that wasn't spicy at alll, he felt like mine was Medium if anything... the soda sucked! (i guess the machine could be blamed).... yeah, never again.

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    Krystal L.

    Dave's Hot Chicken has been popping up all over Houston, and I can definitely see why. The interior of the restaurant was very clean and spacious. I got the #2 with two sliders and fries at the medium level. The sliders were not too big and were the perfect size for me, as a usual burger is always a bit too much for me. However, if you like bigger servings than one slider may be a bit smaller. The fries were hot, and the crinkle-cut makes it crispy. The chicken was crispy on the edges and were fresh, but it was not very spicy. I got the medium, and my friend got the hot level. However, I would not say it is spicy at all. Overall, Dave's Hot Chicken is a solid chicken sandwich and elevated from the standard fast food chicken sandwich chains.

    Cheese Fries like wtf?!?! Threw it all away
    Christina M.

    Came late night and I guess they said they didn't care what they served. Asked for cheese fries and after waiting 30 mins in drive thru they handed me my order without cheese. When I told the young lady she then took it back politely and added cheese. I was grateful she fixed the mistake and as I drove away I realized, she must've heard fries with my cheese instead of cheese on my fries bc it was a soggy cheese mess... like why she do me like that?? After waiting that long I'm really salty about it. Threw the whole meal away and lost my damn appetite .. Not happy. From the wait to the food .. she was nice but dang.. what a waste of money and time

    I  Dave's #2 2 Sliders w/ Fries
    Yasser H.

    DHC. ( Dave's hot chicken) has found it's way at the top of my list for hot chicken sandwiches. I've had them in jersey, Texas and Michigan and the food quality and service has been consistent. I normally go for the number 2 which is 2 sliders with French fries and ones with side of pickles and that soooo good special sauce. The sliders are absolutely delicious. Bursting with seasoning and flavor, topped with pickles and coleslaw and their sauce. The French fries are crispy, golden and crinkled. Their level of heat for the chicken varies from " no spice - light mild - mild - medium - hot - extra hot - reaper". I usually go with the hot, but my next choice will be extra hot and then reaper for the challenge. Ambiance is fine. Plenty of spots, although gets challenging if the line to order is long.

    Tom L.

    My first time trying Dave hot chicken and based on the price and quality, will be my last. I love the chicken, the flavors, the crispy pickles and the snap from it, but a competitor comes to mind, Raisin Canes. So think about it, for a 2 tender, 2 slices of bread, pickles, a side of dipping sauce, and NO DRINk for $12.49, I just don't see the value. A Raisin Cane 3 finger combo with a drink, same deal: toast, fries, dipping sauce and 1 extra tender for $9.23, I just feel the value isn't here at Dave's. I will say the spice level is amazing, it's wayy more intense than Canes since I got the hot spice. Dave hot chicken is an amazing taste and competitor but it's too expensive, less chicken 2 tenders vs 3, and the tenders I got, were paper thin. I mean did the tenders come from a farm that didn't feed its chickens? Buffalo Wild Wings, Wing stop tenders, alll are better than Dave. Plumper, juicer, bigger, more flavor is with other competitors, Dave just doesn't have the juicer, bigger, or plumber. Sorta sad considering how expensive they are.

    The drive thru! This place is packed
    Anthony France T.

    Good food takes time and trust this, the wait is worth it. The people working this location were pretty friendly and efficient. We ordered strips and sliders. The chicken is so tender. The heat was good considering everyone has different definitions of what hot is. There was a nice amount of heat. The mac & cheese was super creamy and delicious. it looked like they were understaffed this particular afternoon, but they hustled and got everyone's orders very quickly without sacrificing food quality. In my own opinion, I believe the hype over this place is worth a visit.

    Audrey A.

    The food is good, but there are better fried chicken spots in Houston for sure. The service was good, the employees were nice and welcoming. It's a nice environment, and the restaurant is clean.

    #Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Natasha K.

    First time here and the food was good. My kids wanted to try the Reaper but we were quickly advised not to and thank goodness we only got Hot because it was REALLY hot! Fries were good and crispy and the Dave's sauce was the best on the food too. Don't eat it without the Dave's Sauce. Service was good and they pushed through a big crowd fairly quickly.

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    This shit mid asf this food took wayyy to long over 40 min and if you do wanna try this place PUT THE ORDER ONLINE!!!

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