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    Zecto Hot Chicken

    4.8 (433 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Daniel E.

    I was in the area and decided to stop by this spot without really looking too much into it. I was a bit short on time, and when it popped up nearby I figured it would be worth trying. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, but it actually had a good amount of seating inside which was nice. I ordered one slider and one tender with fries. I got the slider Hot and the tender X-Hot. Surprisingly, I liked the Hot slider more than the X-Hot tender. The Hot had better flavor overall and seemed a lot juicier. The X-Hot definitely brought the heat, but the flavor on the Hot just stood out more to me. The kid working the counter was a little awkward, but still welcoming and helpful when taking my order. Overall it was a solid experience and the food was good. If I'm in the area again, I'd consider stopping by. Solid spot for a quick bite.

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    Mojo S.

    The thing about hot chicken places is that, when they work, they soar wonderfully, but when they fail, they fail spectacularly. It's very hard to get right the balance between being pulse-racing hot and cleverly delicious. You either lose the flavor in all that heat or you just don't bring it when it comes to the promise of burning you alive from the inside. I'm glad to say that Zecto's finds that balance. I was thoroughly impressed with how good (and big) the tenders were in their combos. Not only did the sting of some absolutely flaming chicken become noticeable in the first bite, but each belt was also noticeably scrumptious as well. The service was exemplary, as the workers had my back with refills, requests for honey, and to-go boxes. They also just had a pleasant and helpful demeanor when it came to interacting with them. Also, for a fast casual spot, the size was perfect. It had lots of tables for both two and four guests, and even accommodated our six person party admirably. I also thought the location had great parking and a drive-thru option, something you don't see often in the hot chicken game. All in all, this place was great if you want something other than the usual Dave's or Clyde's, and I think I'm a greater person for having eaten there. Like a great cyborg once said, I'll be back.

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    Yanet H.

    We order the chicken sandwiches and Zecto fries and the sandwiches were extremely good and freshly made. The fries were also good but for me had too much sauce but my boys enjoyed them. The fries are so crispy and taste so good with the seasoning they put on. The service was very friendly and helpful. Ambiance was chill inside and they do have a tv showing the sports games. Parking is good and they do have a drive thru as well.

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    Cat C.

    Okay this place was sooooo good! I got the regular mango habanero fries. It was amazing. The chicken was delicious, fries were seasoned perfectly and they were crispy and soaked up the sauce beautifully. Me and my girl went when they opened up at 11am. The building is small but they got some good amount of tables and service was fast since there was no one.

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    Farzana M.

    Good wholesome and tasty food. The place is very clean place and fast service, I hope they keep it up. Also plenty of parking. The kids love it .

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    Samantha C.

    Amazing food here!!! I already want to go back. The sandwiches, the fries, everything is good!

    Aarish A.

    WOW NOW THATS WHAT I CALL FRIED CHICKEN! A little background for me when I first had Dave's hot chicken that was the first time I had fried chicken that really awakened something inside me a fried chicken fiend if you will. Ever since that day I've been chasing that same high and after all those years I thought maybe I would never get that same feeling again. That's until I had Zecto. The fried chicken here is something else it really helps that each item is made to order cause the freshness and crispness of the chicken is really something special. The seasoning on the fried chicken is almost like a layer of sauce with how well it is coated and the juiciness of the meat itself is divine. Yes it is on the pricey side but you can definitely taste the quality and to me that's worth it versus a commercialized taste that a lot of other fried chicken joints have fallen victim to. The service here is phenomenal I had multiple orders when I dined in here and each of those times we were given free items like extra sauce, waffles, cookies all free of charge which was really nice. Overall I HIGHLY recommend this place even if you aren't a fried chicken fiend this is just objectively delicious food that you won't be disappointed with. Thank you Zecto!

    Saif R.

    THIS IS MY FAVORITE HOT CHICKEN PLACE. By far actually. The only comparable places are out side of the state so this is easily my favorite hot chicken spot. Its got the most flavorful hot chicken, I like all the different flavors they have for the zecto fries like teriyaki and mango habanero and omg its so good I've tried the tenders, sandwich, and the zecto fries and all 3 are the best! Prices are a little high, I like their combo deals, and their daily specials. Service is pretty fast and nice and the inside seating is also good too.

    DeLayne B.

    I Brought my son here because he's the one with the spiciness! He thought it was delicious. The service was OK and it was a little uncomfortable because we were the only ones in there but if you're looking for a good spicy hot chicken, it's a great place. More of a fast food place than a dine in setting.

    Kevin P.

    A hidden gem, service was amazing and inside was very spacious. There were parking outside and it's in a brand new plaza. Their original fried chicken sandwich was on the bread was fried, but not too overbearing, and you still taste the meat which was very tender .

    Julie N.

    The reviews were correct its not just hype this is where you will find the best nashville style chicken. It takes awhile to get your order because they make it fresh but its so worth the wait. The chicken is the juiciest most tender chicken I have ever had. I got the spicy level and damn it was hot. It was a good spicy though the kind where you still wanna eat it even though it burns. So flavorful and goes super well with the comeback sauce and ranch. Price is decent and portion size is huge - I was stuffed with the 2 chicken tenders combo. The place is super clean and accepts credit card. Wayy better than daves hot chicken or raising canes. Like 1000x better.

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    Jeremie A.

    Tried zecto for the first time and it was a pleasant experience ! Very clean inside, and very nice and helpful employees. I got the 2 piece tender combo, which was tender and moist. The breading was different compared to other tender places so it was nice to try something new. There's a variety of sauces to pick from which complemented the meal and fries nicely.

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    Thank you so much, Desiree! We greatly appreciate you!

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    Thank you, Saif! We appreciate the insightful feedback!

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    Thank you, Kevin!

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    Thank you for stopping by, Rain! We wish you were closer to Zecto!

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    Thank you for the repeated visits, Hellen! We greatly appreciate you!

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    Hey Maheen! Thank you so much! We hope to see you soon!

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    The fries with chicken was real good, the bone wing's were good loved the price.Service was nice clean place, music was not loud

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    Ask the Community - Zecto Hot Chicken

    Hi , is you chicken 100% hand slaughtered or is it machine slaughtered, thanks?

    Hello! We use machine cut chicken.

    Do you offer catering for a larger party?

    Yes, we do offer catering! Our catering menu can be found both on Yelp and our Website (zectohotchicken.com/menu) under the "For the Whole Fam" section! You can either call ahead and inquire or come in-store. We need at least 24hrs notice before… 

    Do you serve halal chicken?

    Yes! All of our chicken is 100% Certified Zabiha Halal!

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    Holdaak Fried Chicken

    Holdaak Fried Chicken

    4.3
    (1.4k reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    Are you kidding me? The best tasting chicken tenders I have had in a very long time…read more I drove down to Fullerton to visit my daughter and got lunch before coming over. I decided to stop here. She told me the chicken was excellent. I almost orderef the sandwich but decided on 3 tenders with fries. I love korean gochujang so I thought they would have that flavor...they sure did...absolutely delightful. They have a little spicy with sweet...I definitely recommend this sauce on the sandwich or tenders. Pairs beautiful with the ranch. The fries were hot and had a little seasoning that was pretty good. If you love spicy chicken...TRY THIS PLACE...INCREDIBLE.

    Understaffed and undertrained, a sign of poor management. Disappointing experience due to company…read moreoversight - don't expect your staff to be proficient using a point-of-sale system without proper training. Ordered the 2 sandwiches for $15 special, shake fries, popcorn chicken & jujubee tea. Ended up getting charged full price for the sandwiches, totaling almost $42. When asked why I was charged full price for the sandwiches, the lone cashier/cook gave me a blank stare and responded, "Well...I already charged you so.." Oof alright, not going to argue over $5 with a food service employee. Lone cashier then ends up cooking the food for us (2nd employee came in when we were almost done with our meal). Ownership should really consider providing better training to their staff. Cashier/cook didn't want to honor the price difference either because she didn't know how to or didn't care enough to do so without a manager present. Would this situation have turned out better if there was more knowledgeable staff or a manager onsite? Who knows. Food was decent, but I probably wouldn't go back. The spiciness was lacking, felt toned down for Korean heat. Popcorn chicken was better than the sandwiches imo.

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    Clyde's Hot Chicken

    Clyde's Hot Chicken

    3.7
    (1.3k reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    This was my first time trying Clyde's Hot Chicken. I was at a music show in downtown Fullerton and…read morewanted hot chicken, so I decided to stop by. To order, you can go through the line or you can order through a tablet screen. I decided to order with someone that could help answer my questions lol The inside and outside were nice! Everything was clean and well kept. There's parking in the back and it's right in Downtown Fullerton, so it's easy to walk to. The food is good too. I got the "original" level of heat for the chicken. It was super yummy! It had a kick to it but was cooled down with their yummy special sauce. I got the combo which came with waffle fries and a drink. All were good, 8/10 stars.

    Food 5 stars. Service 1 star - nothing but gen Z stare is…read morethe standard but sometimes it's downright rude, being ignored at the front desk for up to 10 mins before an employee even acknowledges your existence. I only come back because the food is so good. Tonight however, I came back, and actually was met for once with a happy and motivated employee at the counter - she gets a gold star and is the only reason(other than the food ofc)this is a 3, not a 2 star review - and was refused because I was paying cash. Cash is king. I can't believe you would refuse a customer because you "already counted your drawer". I had exact change + tip, and the manager didn't even have the decency to come out and tell me herself. Mind you this was nowhere near closing time, and it wasn't busy. I worked in restaurants and service for 8 years and the service here is just garbage, seemingly from the top down. I don't write negative reviews often. I feel that most negative reviews are due to a one time bad experience or some sort of personal grudge with a particular employee. This is not the case. This is years of being tortured by LOVING the food of an establishment but actively reducing how often you eat there because of how disgusting you are made to feel by the time you walk out. Whoever owns this place, thank you for the chicken, but PLEASE fix your staff. I love and go out of my way to support small businesses, but tonight TACO BELL is getting mine, and for $20 cheaper too. This experience was on 4/03/26, at about 8:40 pm, in case the owner wants to find out what evidently terrible manager was on shift, and the girl working at the front desk that should be promoted to said position.

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    J’s Korean Cuisine

    J’s Korean Cuisine

    4.3
    (1.8k reviews)
    1.0 mi
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    The BEST Korean friend chicken I've had since moving to the OC! The chicken was crispy and so…read moreflavorful!! Ordered 3 flavors: spicy, sweet chili, soy garlic. Soy garlic was my favorite, it's an absolute must order, packed with flavor. They also have an AYCE pricing available as an option. Went on a Friday night around 9pm and thankfully it wasn't crazy busy at the time I went. Bulgogi tacos were really good, soft and moist! The soju paired so well with the chicken, zero sugar and very refreshing. Going to go searching for the soju in store now because I've never had this brand before & really loved it. The workers were so sweet. Highly recommended and will be returning for more delicious chicken!

    We came expecting an all-you-can-eat chicken wing experience, but they no longer have that in the…read morerestaurant. So expect the regular menu. There is a small lot out front for parking, and I suspect you can park on the street when the lot fills up. We happened to come by during the Korea vs. Mexico game, and understandably, the place gets packed, with a line forming outside. We somehow beat the rush by about 30 minutes and were seated at a table as soon as we entered. We also realized then that they didn't have the all-you-can-eat option, so we ended up ordering the chicken wings, their version of loaded fries, and steamed rice. We also placed the order via the QR code. We had our drinks delivered to our table shortly afterward. The food, however, was taking a long time to get to our table. It may have been a combination of the FIFA World Cup and a staff shortage, but when we were there, there was only 1 kitchen staff member and 1 wait staff member. The lady on the wait staff did everything from serving food to accepting new customers and topping off water for all the tables. A wall separates the restaurant; there is a front room and an inside room, and both rooms had televisions broadcasting the game. The food itself was decent for the price that they charge. The chicken wings came out piping hot, crispy on the outside, and juicy inside. They have some options for different wing flavors. The fries were also delicious and well-fried. I hope the restaurant invests in more wait staff because there were times we needed something from the wait staff. Seeing how busy she was, or sometimes she's just in the front room, we haven't seen her in a while to get whatever we needed. Overall, it was a good experience. The food was good, and the atmosphere is very unique; it's definitely a nice place to get some Korean street food when you're in the area. The only things to note are that parking is limited, food will take a while to cook as it is made fresh, and there will be some waiting to be done if you need wait staff. Last thing to note: I love that they had some Korean Fusion dishes, and I wish I had a bigger stomach to try these as well during our visit, perhaps another time!

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    Michelangelo's at Pizza Heaven

    Michelangelo's at Pizza Heaven

    4.5
    (589 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    The family was craving some pizza and we wanted to keep it local, and decided to try them out since…read morethey had pretty good reviews. So glad we did! Not only was it so easy to place my order online, but it was pretty quick- which is great because we were starving. Pizza: We tried the Meat Lovers Deluxe and the Sweet Potato pizza. Both delicious! Generous amount of meat toppings on the Meat Lovers. The sweet potato one is a very unique pizza combo, the chef mentioned it was sweet to some people, but we enjoyed it. It tasted like a cheesy garlic bread, with the sweet potato puree. The crust is fresh, fluffy, and delicious! The staff and the chef were all very friendly. I'm looking forward to trying this local spot out again and supporting this business!

    Best pizza in Orange County!…read more I was in the mood for pizza so I decided to scroll thru yelp and stumbled upon this place. I decided to give it a try and wow.....this place is spectacular. I ordered the Super Hawaiian and it was loaded with toppings. 10/10. It also came with a side of ranch which was also a 10/10. The employees were all super friendly as well which was another plus! I also really liked how cozy the inside of the restaurant felt. I can't wait to come back :)

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