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Food was hot & delicious!! Ordered the Carolina Ripper #3…read moreslider & tender on point! Couldn't finish it, I used to grow Carolina ripper peppers so if you're not used to the heat don't try this! I took the challenge & felt like death was upon me! I recommend Dave's hot chicken for sure coming back!! Service was amazing, this young crew were polite & courteous, and well organized, Mad props to the staff!! Everyone deserves a raise in there!! My wife tried the extra hot slider & tender & she loved the flavor & about of heat, fries were nice & hot as well. Place looks very appealing to the eyes, I recommend you come give them a shot! Ambiance is chill it can get loud so if your bothered by that you can eat outside patio area.

On my visit to Salem, OR, my best friend and I decided to try Dave's Hot Chicken - as it had been a…read morenew-ish spot in town, she wanted to finally give a shot. So, we ventured out after work and some much needed retail therapy to Dave's Hot Chicken. Off first glance, the restaurant is very eye-catching. Its neon lights on the exterior draw you in and the colorful-graffiti like interior (and exterior) is playful and exciting. There's ample seating indoors and outdoors and the service is quick. The staff is kind and extremely helpful. So, all that was a plus. Our server even gave us his recommendations and helped us narrow down our order. Of which, for me, was their #1 - two piece chicken tender basket. I got my chicken with a Lite-Mild spice level and it included a side of fries and Dave's Signature sauce. Their chicken batter is coated with a dry rub of spices, which, sadly, wasn't my favorite. I only got a Lite-Mild spice rub (my best friend got extra hot - she loves spicy food), but I just was not a fan of the overall batter / combination of spices used. Maybe if it was a wet rub it would have been a different experience - but sadly, the dry rub wasn't really anything to brag about. Outside of that, the actual chicken itself was tender. The fries were fresh and extra crunchy and I really enjoyed Dave's special sauce. All in all, it was a decent overall first experience. I'd go back again for just their plain chicken tenders, the fries and the sauce. Also, the price points are super reasonable - which is always a great thing.

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La Fondita

4.3(376 reviews)

0.4 mi

This is more like a hole in a wall family restaurant and we went in after checking out the reviews…read more What amazing authentic Mexican food! We ordered the Camarone À la diabla and it was savory and spicy, just the way we like it. The portions were also generous. Will definitely stop by on our way to Portland!

I went during my lunch break for some chilaquiles since I had been craving them for a long time & a…read morefriend recommended this spot. I wanted to thank the staff and kitchen for their amazing service during probably their busiest hour! They made the food fresh on the spot for me :) super spicy and delicious ! the salsa was very flavorful, I'm looking forward to coming back again this is definitely my new spot for this dish :')

Covered indoor patio

Chicken Enchiladas Molé

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Seating area

Nancy Jo's Burgers & Fries

3.5(88 reviews)

I've passed by this restaurant so many times and obviously thought, "I should try this place."…read more Well, today, my wife and I were hungry and passing by and swung into try it out. Definitely a diner vibe from yesteryear, with the smell of burgers and fries. I had the bacon cheeseburger, wife had cheeseburger and we shared a small fry. All said, about $30 with drinks. Burgers were hot, fresh, and juicy. Just the right amount. Too much grease and it gets disgusting for me. These burgers were great though. As mentioned from previous reviewers, fries are natural, so they come out a little soggy. The fry sauce is delicious.

Fries and Onion Rings perfectly cooked and burger options are many. But they got my order wrong…read moreand the buns were not super fresh and burger meat flavorless. I will give it another chance someday.

Dining area

Secret burger basket

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Outside car sign! Very unique

In-N-Out Burger

3.7(594 reviews)

5.0 mi

While the food was fresh and was served promptly, I hate how they just let random people harass…read moretheir customers, advertising their products. There were two people who went to every table handing out flyers or selling their homemade candy. Did they just go in and start or did they get permission? But either way, it was really annoying. I just wanted to eat my food in peace without being bothered.

This is always a favourite! Great burgers and pink lemonade! The staff members were friendly and…read morekind. I can't wait to go again!

Inside

Brought In-n-Out home! Yum!

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Brought In-n-Out home! Yum!

Baja Fresh

3.6(69 reviews)

0.2 mi

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The food is decent, much like any other Baja Fresh location I've been to. The fish of the fish…read moretacos is like a long lightly battered fish stick. It's nothing amazing, but it'll do. The esquites were on the dry and burnt side, which called for much more mayo than was already on there. The service was okay. I didn't know we get chips with our order and had to go back to the counter to request some. The chips are thin, crispy, and warm, which is welcomed. They didn't omit the pico de gallo from my meal, which I'd requested, but it didn't ruin my meal. The restaurant is bright and clean with plenty of seating. For a Mexican food place, it can feel a bit sterile, but that's the least of my concerns when I'm going for fast Baja flavors.

Great service. Super hot day, we got a bottle of water and the cashier brought us an extra cup for…read morea fountain drink. It was so considerate.

Nachos

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Great place. With a lot of sitting area indoors and outdoors

Del Taco

2.8(69 reviews)

0.2 mi

Ordered through DoorDash and after ordering, I noticed all the ridiculous charges that doubled the…read moreprice of a seven dollar burrito. This is my mistake for not looking earlier, but I tried to cancel not more than a minute after ordering and they wouldn't allow me to cancel when the food showed up. It was really disappointing. I'll never go to this Del taco again the one on Lancaster in Salem is the absolute worst.

The absolute WORST Del Taco I've ever been to. Don't even think about ordering on doordash because…read morethey'll forget half your order or give you the worst looking food. Going in isn't even any better. We went one night and tried to order and they said they couldn't take our order since they were counting money in the back. Told us to wait 10mins in drive thru which we did. Close to 30 mins later no response. We ended up going home.

Bar area and employees. The employee behind you can see not wearing gloves.

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Better Than Mama's

4.1(229 reviews)

2.4 mi

It's refreshing to find a small business doing it right. BTM has a system working for them! Their…read moremenus has delicious choices served to order, a casual dining area complete with water service. While small, it was large enough to comfortable accommodate 4 tables of people without feeling crowded or too loud. My sandwich was so juicy and the bun was soft and fresh. The side salad was a wonderful pairing and while full, I couldn't help myself and shared an order of tots with my mini.

I was so very excited for this place however, it was…read moresubpar. The truffle fries lacked seasoning and so did the curry soup. I had to add my own seasoning. The sandwich was pretty good... 3/5. somewhat disappointed for how much I spent. hopefully they will implement more flavor moving forward. the shop itself was cute and the front lady was awesome.

South West Mac & Cheese ,Soup, Balsamic Caprese

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Poutine

Wayback Burgers

3.7(36 reviews)

Excellent food. Great customer service. And the vibes as well as ambiance are very welcoming…read more The range of menu options make sure you don't leave disappointed too.

This place is tucked in a mini mall off of Lancaster. It is apparently a nationwide chain…read more This location had lots of white surfaces and windows. It reminds me of a step above fast food, similar to Nancy Jo's and Five Guys. I haven't been to either of those in a long time. Service was friendly, you order at the counter and they bring your food to you. I tried the Bourbon Bacon burger and my companion got the A.1 Steakhouse burger. We split an order of fries. The burgers were good, lots of flavor and richness. I added some ketchup to mine as it was a tiny bit dry in some bites. The fries were good, they needed salt; luckily there was salt, pepper, ketchup and mustard at each table. Solid burgers, maybe a tad expensive for what you get. My total was over 30 dollars with two drinks before tip. But the same can be said of most food right now. They checked in with us about our food, which I appreciated. I would return if I was in the area and craving a burger. I would try one of their specials to keep costs down. Glad I tried this place out!

Our Menu

Chicken BLT Sandwich

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Wayback Classic

Chipotle Mexican Grill

2.4(140 reviews)

Hands down best chipotle bowl I ever had…read more Chicken banging Queso hot and fresh Didn't ration the chicken actually got food in my bowl Nice workers Clean table

Always dirty behind the counter, never have anything prepped and ready. The line will be out the…read moredoor, they know people will need the main ingredients. Something as simple as rice. Always out.

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Chick-fil-A

3.5(46 reviews)

4.0 mi

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This was our second time dining in at a Chick-fil-A (first time at this location), and once again,…read moreit was so much better than the drive through experience! Service at the counter was efficient and quick, and all the staff was friendly. The interior decor is so much nicer than your typical fast food restaurants, and the materials used help to create a more hushed environment than the typical plastic surfaces. I went with the spicy deluxe -- a spicy chicken sandwich, with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, and tomato (and the little pickles). In my opinion, this is far superior to a just piece of chicken slapped between two plain buns. The coating on the chicken was good and crispy, and it had a nice mild spice to it (I added Sweet & Spicy Sriracha sauce to it, though). I thought the standard waffle fries could have used a few more seconds in the fryer, but they were just crisp enough, with good potato flavor; so I won't mark down for those. Will definitely stop here again!

Chick-fil-a, I get it. Okay it's a hot chicken sandwich with some side dishes. Like a thousand…read moreother places but they have great ads. I love the cow with a paint brush. Now on to lunch: Del. chicken sandwich, mac & cheese, side salad, grilled chickenn and grilled nuggies. Okay first off, no sauce on the sandwiches make them very dry. Paddy on the deluxe was not a good shape for the bun. It hung over on one side and 1/3 of bun just had dry space. The Mac&cheese was baked but lacked the creamy ness of homemade. Kinda powdery. The salad was the best thing on the place. The service was great. We had a waitress ask us 3 times if we wanted anything. Great people.