We walked into a moderate Saturday night shift. The place was recommended by a close family member. The walk in felt like my familiar home town New York deli vibe in SoCal. We ordered Spicy Chicken Sandwiches, tenders and seasoned fries served with a signature house MC sauce called (Main Chick sauce). The sauce of choice range from mild to very spicy. We opted to place our sauce on the side for take out. This was a great idea and we highly recommend you do the same for take out to avoid soggy bread. You'll get the build experience by drizzling on yourself at home. The paper box food containers are vented properly which preserve the integrity of what we ordered. The sandwich build had a pickle which gave a nice textured crisp along with the crunch batter of the fried chicken. The sauce spice is intense. We had extra spicy, medium and mild versions. Fries remained crispy in the take out box and well seasoned with a perfect shake of flavor. Overall, it was a delightful treat poolside which bursts with flavor. I highly recommend this spot. The value and food flavor profile are great. read more

Overall the foods not bad, but it's not great and doesn't match the prince in my eyes. Positives Tenders hot, crunchy and juicy Sauce is pretty good Fries are crunchy and hot What I didn't like was my level 4 spiced sandwich wasn't spicy at all, the chicken sandwich itself was maybe half a tender on the bread which was super disappointing. Fries are way too over seasoned and not my sandwich or tender. Would I eat here again if someone else paid or it's free? Absolutely but for the price and the cost of everything being additional, nah I'll go to one of the other places in the shopping center read more

This place is dope! Not too crazy about the fries, but the chicken! OMG! So flavorful! We came at a good time because it was empty. Got busy after we ordered. Mac and cheese is pretty good, too! read more

If I was a chicken, destined for that big ol' farm in the sky, this is how I'd go out. Cuz ain't no way I'm ending up on that discount rack at the local Food 4 Less...let's gooo! I've been screaming their praises from the rafters for years now, but some of y'all still ain't hearing me. Main Chick is my main chick, and we're cuffed up like the pants on a Gen Z'er. The chicken tenders are fat, always fresh, virtually always juicy, and seasoned like a 20 year veteran. The crinkle cut fries are beautifully crisp and heavenly dusted with that sweet and spicy goodness. The ranch and MC sauces are bangin' to boot. You can't execute all of that meticulous perfection without the care and attention of the staff, so my extreme appreciation goes out to each and every one of them. Thank you from the bottom of my heart, and my belly. See you this afternoon friends! For those of you keeping score, yes that's twice this week. Don't judge. read more

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My chicken sandwhich was a chicken tender. Overall the price does not match the quality, the extra charges for (pickles, ranch) make it even less desirable. Combo doesn't include a drink The chicken tenders were alright, but they did not come with a sauce cup. A little cup of ranch was $1.07 more. 2nd meal was a Combo 1 spicy, which is a white meat chicken sandwich with coleslaw and pickles, a chicken tender, and fries. And the same tube of sauce for the chicken tender sandwhich... $15.99. FYI this is a combo that does not include a drink, had I know that I would have gotten the dark meat chicken sandwhich. As a drink is $3, so it would make a combo 1 with a drink just about $20 with tax. Absolutely not worth it. It had some spice and not much flavor. Why they used a chicken strip and not the chicken portion listed was quite odd. But they did add a 2nd tender. I was not impressed with the 3 tenders and little bun that I had. The fries were a decent portion but over seasoned. Both ordered slaw on the side and extra pickles. That turned into 1 side of pickles for $0.99. The quality of food did not match the price. It lacked flavor and just not something I'd get again. The cashier was on her phone the entire time I was there often while customers waited for her attention. Also the tables are all dirty and the trash was overflowing when entering the building not a good look . Definitely will not be returning there is better places read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Sad chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Main Chick has never not hit the spot, such a perfect hot chicken tender and sauce that goes with everything. The portions are large too but needs more sauce. Hella better than dave's no hate, linda vista branch always delivers read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

I was craving some Nashville chicken and this spot did not disappoint! The chicken tender and the slider combo is delicious! It's a very filling portion, but worth it! I love the fries here, they're always well seasoned and crunchy! Service is usually quick! This is my go to when I'm craving a cheat meal! I'll definitely be back. read more

Checking out this chicken place near USD. The order taking was so slow. I was second in line but took almost 10 minutes to get my order. I ordered combo 1 (Chicken Sandwich and Chicken Tender) and Combo 2 (all Chicken Tenders) all naked, not spicy. Food is for, chicken tenders were juicy and big sizes and the MC sauce matched well with the chicken. I would have given this experience a 4 star but the order taking was really bad and slow. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Combo 2 - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Pretty decent deals on Uber Eats so decided to try . The sides are great size and the Mac cheese is definitely cheesy. The sandwiches were spicy and decent size for me and my hubby who don't eat a lot . The fries were well seasoned but seemed dry . Not sure if I'd order again . read more

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Service is always fast and friendly here. Food comes up at a decent speed for freshly prepared. The dark meat sandwiches are the best and I usually get the mild or medium spicy. Crinkle cut fries are decent but they are the very cooked kind. read more

Usually the food is pretty solid, great seasoning and some good quality chicken. Unfortunately, today I had a really concerning experience here. I discovered that the chicken inside my sandwich was extremely undercooked. Properly cooked chicken should be firm and pull apart or shred when you cut into it. This chicken was the complete opposite, sadly, as it was soft, almost like a blob, and didn't pull apart normally at all. Since eating here, I've been throwing up for last two hours. While I obviously can't know with absolute certainty what caused it, the timing combined with being served severely undercooked chicken is extremely concerning. For reference, I never really post on Yelp because nothing this serious has really ever happened to me. I'm posting this primarily as a warning to other customers. Serving chicken this undercooked is a serious food safety issue, and I would strongly recommend checking your food carefully if you choose to eat here. read more

My husband and I both got the dark meat chicken sandwich. The flavor was really good but it was really oily, the dark meat plus the oily, buttered bread combined. The fries were great and fried well. However, everything was so oily we both felt nauseated and heavy the rest of the day after eating this meal. I enjoyed it initially but couldn't enjoy it after half the sandwich. I don't think I'd be eager to go back. Quick service for pick up though. read more

This location is super convenient which adds a star to my rating. Overall the chicken is really good - real chicken and not just weird mystery chicken pieces. The chicken has heat but not really any flavor. The down sides are that they have a limited menu, it is pricey (but the quality is great so...), and they charge for all dipping sauces where most places give you at least one sauce free with order. read more

The chicken at this shop is delicious fresh aromatic and perfectly seasoned. My child really loved it,usually i other combo number 4,which comes with chicken tender and fries. The staff here are very friendly and cheerful. read more

Went here for some spicy chicken to go and boy was I not disappointed. The supreme spice level is definitely not to be toyed around with took 3 tenders to the dome and suffered the sweet spicy consequences of my life choices the next few hours. If you are not a spice lord steer clear, if you do like your food spicy and need that next level fix try this out. I personally would probably cap out at spicy and just chill the rest of the day next time lol. Fries were straight and sauce was not bad. The chicken tenders themselves were very good crunchy, juicy, well made. Maybe just get one of your three tenders supreme level if you decide to sign the waiver and spice your day away. read more

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Best Nashville Hot Chicken in town! I ordered the #1 combo with the Spicy Sandwich, and Extreme heat on the tender. The tender was quite spicy and required a waiver but wasn't that bad! Flavor was absolutely incredible. Perfect balance of heat and flavor. Fries were great too read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Combo #1 - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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This place could have been awesome! First their fries are delicious. And my picky 3 year old ate their mac n' cheese. I picked mild for the chicken sandwich for my husband....way too spicy for him....should have ordered no spice. And also there was hair in the box :( I ordered medium for my chicken strips and again, I should have ordered mild. The spice level is way off here. The chicken itself and the side menus are good. So if they fix the description of the spice levels and be mindful with the safety and hygeine, this place could be aweaome. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Hair in my chicken sandwich box...yuck - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

If you're searching for the best hot chicken in San Diego, look no further than Main Chick. I've tried them all: Dave's Hot Chicken, Cross Street, Red Chick's--and nothing even comes close to Main Chick! The number 6 combo is my go-to every time. What sets Main Chick apart is their use of dark meat in their sandwiches. Most places only offer white meat, but Main Chick gives you the option to enjoy that juicier, more flavorful dark meat, and it's an absolute game-changer. The fries are seasoned to perfection, and their sauce strikes the perfect balance between sweet and spicy. It pairs flawlessly with both the sandwich and the fries. I usually go for the medium spice level, and it packs just the right amount of heat, while my wife prefers the mild, which still has a good kick to it. Honestly, I'd give Main Chick 10 stars if I could. It's hands down my favorite hot chicken spot ever, and once you try it, you'll understand why. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Combo 6 - 2 Dark Meat Sandwiches, Fries - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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I recently tried Dave's Hot Chicken so I have a little something to compare this to. The bread on the slider was definitely cheap and falling apart. It could hardly how the chicken together. Also parts of the chicken were undercooked. The flavor was so-so. Not worth to return. read more

I have only been here 2x, once when they first opened for their grand opening and recently just because my little sister and I were craving chicken sandwiches. The lady taking our order was so sweet, she helped us make our order and even offered us some water while we waited. What we got: - Combo # 6 which came with 2 dark meat chicken sandwiches, seasoned crinkle cut fries, and 1 MC sauce The chicken sandwiches were really delicious, there was a pickle flavor, but it wasn't overpowering and the coleslaw helped balance the heat from the chicken which was both juicy and flavorful. The MC sauce elevated the sandwich as well. I do wish that they gave 2 of the sauces since there are 2 sandwiches and fries in the combo. The fries: seasoned, crispy, crinkle cut, and delicious! - Side of Mac and cheese: this to me was good, but not great. The cheese is on the light side as far as flavor, which isn't a bad thing, I just think it was slightly bland. My little sister on the other hand, literally scraped the entire container lol. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Dark meat chicken sandwich - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

We walked in on a Saturday afternoon and it was blazing hot in there. I don't know if their AC was broken or what but it made it very uncomfortable to even wait inside. They at least could have propped the door open. On top of this, we asked for a water cup. The girl told us that they "ran out" while we were staring at the cups they have for soft drinks near the cash register. The least she could have done was given us that cup. Don't worry, we're not going to drink soda. We just wanted water. I have never been to a place that rejected water to people. Water is supposed to be free, its human decency to provide water for guests especially in a place like this. I noticed in the back they have water bottles that you have to pay for an additional charge. This made me think they purposely tell people that they ran out of water cups but in reality they just want you to buy the water bottles. Because of this I don't think I want to come back and "dine in". It's only worth it if you get to-go. The space was also really small with limited tables. The chicken sandwiches weren't bad but I prefer Hot Chickz on Camino Del Rio as it's more flavorful. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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I got three chicken tenders with fries which for the record was way too much food. I do really like spicy and the hot is quite spicy. The chicken was good and it was well cooked, but I just wish it was a little crispier. The service was good, and I got a text when my food was ready. read more

Placed a DoorDash order from here one night when I was feeling lazy. I paid a pretty penny, $50 for my order (after fees of course), but lemme tell you this place has some damn good Nashville hot fried chicken, chicken sandwiches, and seasoned crinkle-cut fries. Their white cheddar macaroni and cheese is trash, but imma pretend like I didn't have any of that chile. Lol Some tips, be cognizant that their portions are big, I ordered some tenders on the side with my chicken sandwich combo and ended up having to share food with my roommate. Also, while their chicken is good, it's even better with sauce. Their "mc sauce", buttermilk ranch, and hot honey were *muah* All in all, Main Chick serves up some good ass chicken and is a good spot for takeout! read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Hot Chicken Tenders & Chicken Sandwich w/ Fries. - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Was pretty mid not gonna lie, the sauce saved it but the fries were pretty good. Not really worth the hype

The absolute Best Chicken Spot In All of San Diego!!! I've tried all kinds of chicken places and not even a single one compares to Main Chick. The chicken is always super fresh and the spices they put on are out of this world! It's a whole type of vibe. The ranch is straight fire!!! It's so bomb. Also there is a cook there and he's been there for awhile now this Mexican guy and he is so awesome I always get the cashier to translate to him for me. He cooks everything to pure perfection every single time. 10/10 if your in the Linda Vista Area! It's a must try! I promise you! Let's goooooo read more

The restaurant is a little dirty, crumbs and grease on the tables and it's really hot in the building. Gameday combo comes with 12 tenders, 1 big basket of fries & 10 of their house sauces, $50 Got two Mac & cheese's each are $7 Got 3 fountain drinks, totaled $9 All together it should've been $73 but they offer a 15% off discount to service members so our total was $62.05 Overall food was good but ambiance could use some work. Service was quick & nice, they speak Spanish here !! read more

My mother has been eating French fries for 85 years and none have topped these!! She loved them!

Really tasty hot and fresh chicken sandwich and fries. Flavor of the chicken was delicious. Good for grabbing a casual quick bite because it's a small fast-casual style interior. Ordered on the kiosk because there was another customer being helped by the cashier. Food came out quickly. Will definitely stop by again! read more

Great food, chicken was tender and juicy. The spice was just right. I would definitely go back for more.

I'm a big fan of a-la-carte items because I don't always want to commit to a large meal or huge combo plate. Hot Chick is great because not only do they have large family combos, but you can get an individual chicken sandwich (which isn't an entire meal in itself). To take it a step further, you can choose between white meat and dark meat! I'm not a very picky eater, but I'll choose dark meat 9 out of 10 times if given the chance, and many places don't provide that option! The chicken was really well dressed, tenderly cooked to be super moist at every bite, and complemented with soft bread, fresh veggies, and a pretty solid side sauce. This is a counter-style place with limited seating inside, so check out the menu before you go so that you're ready to order when you get to the counter. The woman at the cashier was great and gave us excellent recommendations. Love this place. My gut can't handle fried chicken every day, but I'll definitely recommend it to those looking for a new chicken spot! read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Dark meat sandwiches - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

My sister and I ordered a combo #3 and a combo #2, whole my sister was eating her last chicken tender, she found a hair in her box,I reported it to and the manager who refused to either refund or remake the food because the food was almost done. Both my sister and I have long curly hair that was tied up, and we found a short straight hair. The cashier offered to remake the meal, buy the manager was saying we could only get a sandwich maximum. For 17 dollars, we shouldn't be finding hairs in our meal, and since we did, we shouldn't be getting insulted by the manager. Cashier tried to help, but the manager kept refusing and saying that he would neither refund, nor remake the food. Terrible experience due to the management, but the cashier was very helpful throughout the encounter. read more

The burgers and fries here are incredible. Their menu is so unique and stands out from the rest.

I ordered one mild, dark meat chicken sandwich and fries but surprisingly, I received three boxes. I got a box of fries, a box with two chicken sandwiches: mild and medium hot, and a box of chicken tenders. This is way more food than I expected. If I had known the sandwich comes with fries, then I wouldn't have ordered a box of fries. I don't know where the medium hot sandwich and chicken tenders came from. Maybe they got my order mixed up with someone else's but the receipt stapled to the bag is accurate. This was my first time ordering from Main Chick and while free is free, I'm disappointed because I can't eat it all. read more

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My first time at this restaurant, the chicken is so good, I live in the South Bay and I wish there was one closer to me, but I will 100% make the drive again. read more

Main Chick is your typical chicken shop if you're craving tenders or sandwiches. We ordered a tender at the Supreme level which is the spiciest among the other levels requiring you to sign a waiver. Although I did not eat it myself, it was definitely spicy for my boyfriend. I got their Combo #1 which includes a sandwich, one tender, fries, MC sauce and two pickle slices. I ordered their Mac and cheese on the side. I could have done with out it as the cheese was more liquid than I prefer. The fries are the best! Super crunchy batter and the perfect crinkle cut. I dipped them in ranch and I was more satisfied with the fries than the tender. I liked the sandwich as it was not too salty and a solid medium spice. The chicken sandwich is not that big in size, but the piece of chicken takes up most of the sandwich. My return for Main Chick solely depends on if I'm craving chicken but overall I'd say it's pretty up there with all the other hot chicken shops in SD! read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - Combo 1 - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

Service is 5 stars ! Bread tasted dry and old non moist . I chose spicy level of spiciness and it was very bland. The pickles were bland as well with no kick to it and had maybe 1-2 pickles per sandwich. Would I come here again ... no. I can see this place being a niche place for people that like their sandwich and tenders bland or no spice so it's a fail for me. Looks like I will be headed to Daves for their spice and fruitfulness of taste regardless of them being bought out by a hedge fund read more

This place was good but not better than Dave's in my opinion. I hate to even make the comparison but it's been the talk of the town so I had to see for myself. The chicken itself was perfectly juicy and thicc but could've packed a little more flavor in my opinion. They have their own side sauce that you gotta pay a lil extra for, I felt like I could definitely taste the mayo in it. For my experience I ordered take-out and I'm glad I did because this storefront is quite small and doesn't look ideal for a dine-in experience in case you've got 3+ ppl with you. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

This is a really good if you are looking for something fast and ready to go good chicken sandwich. Easy to use ordering system. Ready to go service. Brings out food ready to go in to go bags. The sandwiches are a good size. Just right ( like the size of a sausage McMuffin) amount of bread to meat ratio. The buttermilk biscuits are soft and flaky and buttery. The chicken is perfectly fried and absolutely delicious. read more

I love main chick! It is one of my favorite hot chicken places (over Dave's!) The service is always efficient and they are always so kind. I usually get the tenders with the MC sauce & honey on the side. The honey used to be free but they do charge 99 cents for it now... but I'd still get it because it's that good! There's several tables inside and outside for seating. It's always very clean inside as well! read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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Consistently delicious. I've been coming here since they opened about a year ago. The spice on the chicken and fries are too spicy for me so I order everything NAKED. But the MC sauce is incredible. And the fried chicken is the BEST I have found in San Diego. It is white meat and tender. read more