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    Zecto Hot Chicken

    4.8 (429 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated a few days 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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    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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    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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    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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    Samantha C.

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

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    Nessa T.

    ZETCO is the place to go, w/ your family or invite friends. The food is fresh and caliente. The service is A-1, it's clean, and welcoming. Nestled in a quaint spot, the music is upbeat now let's talk Food. I got the SANDO and the fries were fresh, hot and well seasoned no need for ketchup, the sandwich is so yummy. The chicken whether seasoned or Naked is delicious, the slaw resting on top of the chicken, with pickles is really great and hot! And the combo does come with a cold drink, I purchased the vanilla shake. It brought back nostalgia as I dipped it between bites. Geaux see Matthew and Krewe, enjoys a family owned and operated business where you are treated like family.

    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.

    Rain M.

    chicken is so juicy. And tastes so good. Perfect amount of crunch. Service is quick. Wish this was closer to the southbay

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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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    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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    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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    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… Read more

    Do you serve halal chicken?

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

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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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    They have changed locations and are located with Tokyo Eats but the food is still amazing and…read moredelicious! The bibimbap beef burrito is big and filled with lots of flavorful goodness! We ordered 24 wings and split it to try the soy garlic, K-sweet chili and Seoul spicy. Oh my! Generous size and served piping hot. Crunchy outside with tender chicken inside. Each one was very tasty and the spicy one hits you after a bit. So good! The K-pop street tacos were also very good and served with a spicy sauce. So glad they're still around. It's been a while since we came and we're happy and satisfied. Plenty of seating and the service is good. Attended to in good time and didn't have to wait long to get our food. Love the Japanese Cherry blossom decor mixed with K-Pop flare.

    My friend and I came here after hearing good things about the food. While the food itself did meet…read moreexpectations, the overall experience was affected by slow service, likely due to the place being understaffed. We often had to get up and look for a server, which made things a bit inconvenient. That said, the food was definitely the highlight. The soy garlic chicken wings were really good flavorful and well-executed. The fries also stood out and were surprisingly one of our favorite items. The ambience is pretty chill, with enough space for everyone to have their own conversations without it feeling too crowded or loud. Overall, the food is worth trying, but just be prepared for slower service, especially during busier times.

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    AYCE Menu! Only First Round can have a J's Super Fries!!! Only for J's Korean Cuisine!
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    Michelangelo's at Pizza Heaven

    Michelangelo's at Pizza Heaven

    4.5
    (586 reviews)
    2.3 mi
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    Found this pizza place recently through a friend, and I'm almost glad we don't live too close to…read moreget it more often because it's so good! I ordered online and got a discount which was nice. I made a mistake when ordering online but they called to confirm and fixed my mistake before making the pizza which I truly appreciated. The pizzas are good and the bottom of the pizza doesn't get too soggy even after a 20 min commute back home!

    Michelangelo's at Pizza Heaven in Fullerton serves up what I truly believe is the most delicious…read morepizza around! My family and I order from them whenever we're craving a great pie. We're big fans of their Deluxe Meat Lovers Pizza -- the addition of garlic and red onions takes it to another level. If you're okay with pineapple, you have to try the Hot Hawaiian Pizza too. Both are consistently fantastic! The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, making it a perfect family-friendly spot. The faith-based worship music playing in the background adds such a nice, uplifting touch. The only downside is they're closed on Sundays (and Mondays, I believe), which is tough because that's when we seem to crave pizza the most! We've made it a tradition to go on Saturdays instead. Pro tip: Grab some of their flyers before you leave -- they're full of great specials and coupons to share with friends and family. Highly recommend Michelangelo's at Pizza Heaven. Delicious food, friendly vibe, and a place that feels like home. We'll definitely keep coming back!

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    Chick-N-Out

    Chick-N-Out

    4.5
    (81 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    After visiting Disneyland and running a race at the Halloween Disneyland Half Marathon, my husband…read moreand I looked on Yelp for some chicken sandwich restaurants. Chick-N-Out was one of the most highly rated places in Anaheim California. Chick-N-Out is located on Ball Road near Disneyland. It's open daily from 5:00 P.M to 11:00 P.M. Extended hours are on Fridays and Saturdays. This pop up food truck offers a variety of chicken sandwiches, French Fries, wraps, nachos, tenders and more! Most of their combo meals cost between $18.00-$20.00 each. My husband and I both ordered a chicken sandwich combo. My Chicken sandwich only had pickles on it, but he had everything added to his sandwich! There were a few customers ahead of us, so we ended up waiting about 15 minutes for the order. After we got our meal, we decided to eat it in our car fresh instead of bringing it back to the hotel. The chicken sandwich was so delicious! It was super crunchy. I think it was deep fried with the corn flake crust. It was one of the more unique chicken sandwiches I've ever had. The chicken cutlet was relatively thin, but still scrumptious! I haven't had anything like this before! The French Fries were good. They needed a little bit more salt for me. The Cajun corn was slightly spicy. The cooks in the food truck prepare the orders from scratch. While we were waiting for the order, we saw a lot of the chicken cutlets being prepared and deep fried. I really enjoyed eating at Chick-N-Out. It's one of my new favorite places to eat at near Disneyland!

    Got the original sauce today and it's the bomb Definitely…read moretry them out, the staff is very helpful with suggestions. Food is ready within 10/15 mins.

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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    Dave's Hot Chicken

    3.8
    (313 reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    Food is great Service is quick and friendly…read more Place is clean Definitely recommend My son and I will be back Thanks Chris for the great service

    yesterday, sunday, march 8th at about 7 pm, me and a group of my friends (about 16 of us) went to…read morethis location. we had just got out of music rehearsal and wanted to spend a nice, casual dinner together. when we arrived there were a good amount of people there, but by the time we had sat down there was almost no one seated outside where we were. since there were a lot of us, we had to put a couple of tables together. the shift lead (i am assuming, anyway) came out and started speaking to us with a bad attitude, saying, "i wish you guys would have told me you were moving the tables. you can't be blocking the sidewalk. my manager just called me and said you can't do that." ALSO BTW i didn't know it was mandatory to bother the workers about moving the tables if we were going to move them back. so we said "no problem" and moved the tables into an L shape so we would be out of the sidewalk but still able to sit together. this lady then came back outside, took a picture of us, and started talking on the phone. she came back again and said, "excuse me, i already told you guys you need to stop doing that and move all the tables back. you can't move them at all." one of us said, "okay, sorry, that was unclear the first time." and she responded, "yeah, you guys can't do that. my manager said." it made all of us really uncomfortable, but we had already got our food, so we just moved all the tables back and sat separately. it was the most uncomfortable and unprofessional interaction i've experienced. my friends and i will not be going back to this location, and i would not recommend it if you want to enjoy a nice meal with more than three friends. 0 stars if i could, but the mozzarella sticks were good if anyone was wondering.

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