Rise Southern Biscuits & Righteous Chicken in El Cajon, CA, definitely has the best southern…read morebiscuits in San Diego. I've visited the Carolinas many times when I lived in the east coast and had some of the best biscuit sandwiches that I've ever had. It's nice to have this biscuit place in San Diego. The first time I tried Rise Southern Biscuits, was during Yelp Elite week. I used their phone App to place my order but I highly recommend that you place your orders inside the restaurant because the phone App doesn't have the full menu. I notified the owner about it. It's missing a lot of the sweet options like the blueberry beignets and fresh donuts etc. The owner indicated that he would notify corporate about the missing items on the App. I ordered 4 blueberry sausage biscuits and 3 plain biscuits on the App. The biscuits were pretty big and the blueberry biscuits were covered in a delicious sweet glaze. Once inside the store, I placed the order for the blueberry beignets. I spent a total of $53 dollars. These biscuits are not cheap but are made fresh daily. With the 3 plain butter biscuits, I ended up making my own bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches. FYI, It's a lot cheaper buying the biscuits separately and making your own sandwiches at home. All said and done, my parents really enjoyed the biscuits and beignets. If you decide to dine in, there's plenty of seating. I look forward to trying their Nashville chicken sandwich next time. Give it a try! Happy Yelping :)

I visited this spot after seeing it on Instagram and decided to check it out. Overall, it lived up…read moreto expectations. The blueberry biscuit was a standout--soft, flavorful, and well-made. The tater tots were also very good, crispy and seasoned well. Everything I ordered tasted fresh and satisfying. The ordering process is straightforward: you place your order at a kiosk and then receive your food in a bag shortly after. The service was quick and efficient, which made the experience smooth. Solid place for a quick bite, especially if you're looking for simple comfort food done well. I would come back again.

Hungry? Craving a chicken sandwich? Drop everything and come here. It's just around the corner and…read moreserves one of the best and most reliable chicken sandwiches you'll ever take a bite of. My go to is the Classic Side Chick with their house spicy aioli on the side. The Hot Chick is VERY spicy. I can handle heat, but having the sauce on the side is much more enjoyable in my opinion. You get to appreciate the crispy chicken, the fresh toppings, and the sandwich as a whole without the spice overpowering everything. If you're looking for a spot that consistently delivers a great chicken sandwich, this place absolutely hits the mark.

Got you! Here's the corrected version for Side Chic:…read more "Okayyyy Side Chic did NOT disappoint I ordered the chicken Caesar salad, fried chicken sandwich, and fries... everything was sooo good. The chicken sandwich was crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor, and the fries were perfectly seasoned. Even the Caesar salad was fresh and delicious. Definitely one of those spots you keep thinking about after you leave 10/10 would go back." Short version: "Side Chic was sooo good I got the fried chicken sandwich, fries, and a chicken Caesar salad. Everything tasted fresh, crispy, and flavorful. The fries were addicting lol definitely coming back!"

The Crack Shack in Little Italy is the flagship shack. Next to the barn, the large open air patio…read morewith communal tables is a fun place to unwind. If you are interested in a creative chicken sando spot with more than just a couple options, this is the place. Firebird: The ingredients are top notch. They start with a big plump Jidori chicken thigh. Known as the wagyu of chicken, the fried Jidori chicken has tremendous flavor, and is firm and juicy. Also, extra points for chicken thight - always. There is a hint of spiciness which they balance with a cool ranch sauce. The potato roll is the best bun for a sandwich, nice, dense, and spongy. The crispy onions and pickles seal the deal. As a sauce lover, this is my happy place. They have a rotating assortment of delicious sauces, perfect for dunking every single bite. Parking: You may have to circle a bit, but you should find a spot on one of the side streets.

This a great outdoor location that you can find in the wonderful Little Italy. The food was great,…read morethe service was fast, and the vibe was relaxing. The chicken sandwich was crunchy and flavorful, but it was not spicy one bit. I believe that the restaurant should allow its customers to choose a spice level. That is the point of the hot chicken, but it was still perfectly enjoyable. The great thing is that they are not stingy with the sauces and have a sauce bar where you are not handcuffed to small packets of sauce you get elsewhere. If you want to watch a game and grab a drink too, they have a bar area and they also have a small area where kids can play. Definitely a great spot.

I'm a fan. it was raining lightly but it was close to closing so we ate outside and they dragged us…read moreinside. So kind. Love that. The chicken was great too. Juicy chicken and good fry. In san diego, it's one of my american fried chicken spots but theres better in other areas.

Been coming here for yearsss and it never disappoints! One of my go-to spots in SD. The spicy fried…read morecrispy gizzards are my FAVORITE but honestly everything on the menu is good. They remodeled recently and the place looks great now too. Service is always friendly and quick. Yeah it's in the hood a little lol but let's be real... that's where some of the best food spots are Definitely worth stopping by for some good grindz!

Houston TX Hot Chicken is easily one of the better hot chicken spots I've tried. The chicken is…read morealways crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor, and the spice levels actually have a real kick instead of just tasting salty. Their sandwiches are loaded, the fries are seasoned perfectly, and the house sauce ties everything together. The portions are solid for the price, and the food comes out fresh almost every time.

Food was great and service by Ana and dom was amazing. Will come again sometime soon.read more

I've only done takeout from here a couple times, but I've tried the other bbq chicken locations…read morein-person. The fried chicken is still crispy, addictive, and mostly consistent between locations. I'd pick Korean fried chicken over American fried chicken chains any day, but the items here are quite pricey. Also, sometimes the chicken here isn't completely coated in the sauce and hence could use more sauce. Service is good and punctual. My order is always ready before the estimated pick-up time. It's a more casual Korean spot to go eat with your friends. I didn't see many people inside the times that I've picked up food here.

I came to bb.q ready to set my mouth on fire and instead ended up in a philosophical debate about…read moresauces with a gatekeeper of a teenager. I asked for boneless with their "Wings of Fire." I even politely asked if I could try two sauces since it was my first visit. The kid blinked at me like I'd asked him to solve a riddle and whispered "one sauce only." Fine. I chose the spiciest one and moved on with my life. After a wait, he brings out bone‑in wings. I remind him I ordered boneless, and suddenly I'm trapped in a loop where he keeps repeating, "That sauce does not come on boneless," as if the universe itself forbids it. This would've been excellent information to share before cooking the wrong thing, but here we are. He eventually checks with the back and offers boneless with the second‑spiciest sauce, which at this point feels like a hostage negotiation. I accept. The boneless arrives. It's dark meat (not my favorite). The sauce is sticky sweet gochujang with a personality crisis. And the only dip option is ranch. No bleu cheese. No dignity. Nothing tasted bad. Nothing was inedible. But the whole experience felt like ordering chicken inside a bureaucratic escape room. Fresh food, sure, but the communication gaps and sauce‑based existentialism made the visit exhausting rather than exciting.

The best chicken sandwich I've had! (Yes! Even better than chik-fil-A)…read more I tried The crack shack in downtown for the first time a few years ago and it was amazing. When I saw they opened one in PB I was thrilled since I'm in the area quite often. The chicken sandwich was just as good as I remembered it to be. Very big sandwich worth the price tag. I honestly had to take half of it to go because I couldn't finish it. They have a sauce bar, I loved the mustard and ranch the most. I got the coop deville and the slaw was perfect and I don't usually like slaw. There is plenty of seating and some lot parking available. Not to mention it's just steps from the beach. Service was also very kind and quick. Highly recommend 5/5!

We visited the new Crack Shack in San Diego on opening day and had a wonderful first impression. We…read moreeven met the owner, who was genuinely kind and welcoming. We told him we would absolutely come back to support the business because we wanted to see them succeed. Unfortunately, our return visit tonight was the complete opposite experience. After arriving, there was essentially no service or acknowledgment, so we quietly decided to leave. As we were walking away, one of the employees actually chased us down outside. All I said was, "I wish you luck with your new business." Instead of handling the situation professionally, the employee confronted us and scolded us with, "Why are you being so rude?" That completely caught us off guard. We had not raised our voices, complained, or caused any scene whatsoever. We were simply disappointed customers trying to leave respectfully. What confuses me most is how a brand-new business trying to build a customer base could treat supportive first-time customers this way. First impressions matter, but so do second chances -- and sadly, this experience ensured we won't be returning.

First time coming to this iconic San Diego wing spot/sports bar. The interior wasn't very bright…read morebut you could see and there were a good amount of TVs to watch the games they were playing. I was seated quickly on this bar table thing (not the actual bar) and it was high up. The prices were pretty expensive at $12.50 for five wings, not including any sides/sauces. I came here on a Monday and got the Monday AYCE wing special. The AYCE made it more worth it but still a bit pricy at $31 per person. For AYCE, it comes with fries or tater tots, a sauce, 10 wings, and some carrots and celery for your first order. After that, you get 5 wings per refill. The wings were a good size though the skin wasn't really crispy or anything. I tried buffalo, lemon pepper, and flaming honey mustard. Buffalo and lemon pepper are my go to flavors but I didn't really enjoy any of the flavors I tried. There were an overwhelming amount of flavors so it was a bit hard to choose on the spot with AYCE but now I wish I tried some different ones. Our waitress was pretty nice and checked in on us a good amount. Overall, I felt like the food was just okay, and for the value made it less good. My rating is a bit higher because of the service. I might come back to try some other flavors since this is such an iconic San Diego chain.

I hate offering reviews that are one star. So few of them over the years. Tonight Dirty Birds was…read moreaverage at best and one thing made me cringe. We were seated by a woman who seemed mostly checked out. Not rude but didn't see to care much. Our server was nice and efficient. My wings came out five minutes before my boyfriends tenders came out. Never good. They need an expedited to help with this. The wings were solid good and the tendered were outstanding. That said $54 for some chicken and fries is a lot. And the 4-% service fee -well, you know how I feel about that. It's a rip and it should not be done charge more. Be honest. Now the cringe.... We were seated where you could see the kitchen window and soda machine. Yay! They always used the ice scoop. Well done. But then they picked up unwrapped straws from the top (where your mouth goes) with their bare hands. Not sanitary at all. The food is good if overpriced. The service is ok and the health safety aspects seem to be hit and miss.