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

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

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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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

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

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

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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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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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 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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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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Came here 11/19 because I was craving for some spicy chicken sandwich. Got the supreme level, but before even ordering it there's a waiver that needs to be signed. Thankfully it's an electronic form. Cashier just had me scan the QR code & filled it out before paying for my order as well as let me know the policy for the level I chose. I did also order the Mac and cheese. Got the items for to go. I must say chicken was juicy, the spice was definitely spicing but I loved it. This is the kind of spicy I've been looking for!! I'm a fan of spicy stuff! They did also add some sauce on the side and it was so delicious. It gave the sandwich a nice rich flavor too. For the supreme level, the slower you eat the more the spice level kicks in. Still it was bearable to finish without losing the flavor from the chicken. The slaw in the sandwich also gave it a nice crunch and flavor too. The Mac and cheese is nice and creamy and it was the last thing I ate to just balance out the spiciness. Place is small with a decent amount of seating just not the place for a big group. Still they're good for take out. read more

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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

Best chicken tenders I've ever had. That coating and the juicy chicken when dipped in that sauce?!? Better than your first kiss. And yep, your first kiss probably came from your mom, so that is saying a lot. read more

Got a chicken thigh and drumstick. So yummy and flavorful. The portions are quite large. Fries are well seasoned and also a big serving. Now I like how well seasoned the fries are, but they may be too salty for some. The packaging is cute too. There mac and cheese is flavorful and rich as well. Highly recommend. I picked up my order, the restaurant was small but cozy. Very clean and the worker was pleasant. read more

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

With Main Chick Hot Chicken, it is one of those Chicken Shops where you have to go a second time to see if you actually like it. My first time trying Main Chick was a mistake on my part where I picked the Medium Spice Level. I got the Combo 1 which was a Sandwich and a Tender with fries. My initial thought was that the Medium spice level was gonna be the same as Dave's since they all seem to tend to be the same with other Chicken Shops but I was dead wrong. My first bite of the chicken tender hit hard. After that, I went back and had to do the Mild Combo 1 which is almost the equivalent to Dave's medium spicy level and I got to say, it is up there with Dave's for me. The service was also great as well, the staff were nice and the food came out within reasonable time. read more

I was very curious to try this chicken sandwich spot. The service was outstanding, the staff is very friendly and accommodating. I went ahead and tried their MC Chicken Sandwich along with the seasoned fries. I love that you can personally select your spice level for the sandwich. Overall the seasoning and toppings of the sandwich were perfect, not too spicy for selecting medium (spice). I was a bit disappointed that the chicken sandwich was small and pricey for the size ($7.50). The fries were okay, I thought they were just a bit too under seasoned for my liking. The MC sauce they offer is delicious, I had to order extra. Overall, the place is very laid back and there is plenty of parking in the plaza. read more

Main Chick Hot Chicken - MC Sandwich MC Sauce Seasoned Crinkle Fries - New American Near Me - San Diego, California

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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

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

It's nothing special. It reminds me of Dave's Hot Chicken, but i personally think Dave's Hot Chicken is better. The MC sauce isn't that great. The chicken is juicy and tender, but other than that there aren't any other highlights. The heat levels are off tho. Someone else mentioned that and I agree. Customer service was ok, but there is a kiosk so you can order on your own. 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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Man, oh man oh man when it said hot, it means hot. The chicken is amazing tender but man oh man when it says hot, it means hot.!!!

This place always hits the spot. My favorite chicken sandwich spot in SD. I like getting the dark meat chicken and I'm obsessed. Add honey to for an extra taste to it. There super fast I usually order before hand and ready to pick up. Parking could be an issue at times but it's always busy. read more

We really enjoyed this chicken! The house sauce was great and the chicken was very tender. The spice levels were on point! Would recommend for a great spicy chicken spot. read more

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

Yesenia welcomed me and my mom into the store and she was fast with our orders. She reassured everything on my order to make sure everything was correct the way I wanted it. She's a super bright person with an amazing welcoming spirit! read more