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TO LIVE AND FRY IN L.A. In 2017, four childhood friends came up with a simple concept — take Nashville Hot Chicken and make it better than anyone else in America. With only a couple thousand dollars to their name, they boot-strapped a pop-up concept in a parking lot in East Hollywood serving a simple menu of tenders, sliders, fries, and kale slaw — they created a viral cult following with lines consistently over an hour long.
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Address: 4017 Jack Kultgen Fwy, Waco, TX 76706
Phone: (254) 301-0198
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Reviews
Cassirae Renteria
I really hate that I liked this place so much, but it’s good chicken. I heard the story on a podcast and happened to drive by one, so we stopped in. The sliders are the size of a regular chicken sandwich, the tenders are the size of a breast fillet and the flavor slaps. Chicken was moist and crispy with the prefect spice level. (I got the second to hottest) Spice was perfectly spicy, my kids got the medium which was still tasty. The pickles are perfectly crispy/sour as they compliment the chicken bite!! Fries are dusted with some of the spice powder and every bite was crispy with flavor. The slaw was a classic slaw, just your ordinary slaw; slap it in a sandwich and the perfect compliment!!! 9/10 would recommend! Try it on for size if you like fried chicken tenders all ways! I would love some bone in chicken but this was good!
… moreTony R
We spent about $50. Food was good overall, but pricing feels high—$9.99 per set and $12+ for two pieces of chicken, both without drinks. We tried hot, medium, and reaper. The reaper was way too spicy, even for people who like heat, and it took away from the flavor. The other levels were much better. Portions were fine, but including a drink with the meal would make it a better value.
… moreMichael Bernquist
Got Dave’s #3 with reaper heat. Surprised I had to sign a waiver. It was hot. Chicken was fresh, the seasoning was hot, BUT, IT HAD FLAVOR!!!. So much better than other places claiming hot seasonings but there’s no flavor. If you like Spicy Hot, go here. If pepper is your level of heat, hit up KFC.
… moreNellie tuiasosopo
Don’t get me wrong. I am sure this place is wonderful to some BUT the cost is outrageous. Combos don’t come with drinks so if you want a combo and drink it’s a little less than $20 for one person.
I got medium and hot sliders. The medium was okay and over cooked. The hot was not good at all.
Service was great and the restaurant was clean. I have been here before and food was good this time it was trash.
Go to Popeyes or some other chicken joint there are many more.
… moreI got medium and hot sliders. The medium was okay and over cooked. The hot was not good at all.
Service was great and the restaurant was clean. I have been here before and food was good this time it was trash.
Go to Popeyes or some other chicken joint there are many more.
Marcus Castanon
I didn’t have the best experience for my first time. To begin with, I was given the wrong order. They didn’t have any fountain drinks. They were very slow and they did not have many people there. They guy at the register had a bit of an attitude when I asked for a drink and a spoon. Also I almost drove off without paying because they weren’t paying attention at the window cause they were busy talking. Honestly, the food wasn’t the best but it was the worst thing in the world. It just didn’t taste the best especially since I didn’t get what I ordered.
… moreRodney Classen
Such a great place Kory is excellent at his job I know the frustration when it comes to working behind a register and when a customer is confusing but he handled my order professionally and read me off everything i said perfectly I appreciate
His patience -Rodney.
… moreHis patience -Rodney.
Natalie Desormier
First time trying Dave’s Chicken. Never again. The chicken was caked with spices. The guy at the window was super sweet.
… moreM G
I ordered 3 different meals my #3 comes with slaw and I didn’t get any disappointed because I like it with the slaw! I ordered the bites and it had a bone sticking out of 1 of the bites crazy. I try calling to let them now and I can’t even talk to anyone! Food really sucked today!!
… moreOlisa Uzuegbunam
I came midday returning from a work trip. Iwrote this review solely off service. Juan helped us out & took the time to explain the menu as well as his personal experience as this was our first time here. He helped me carry the food to my table as my hands were full.
As for our food, I ordered 2 sliders with a side of fries, and a strawberry shake topped with fruit pebbles.
The fries were amazing, but the cheese wasn’t it. It’s more of a cheese wiz. If you like that kind of thing, then this is no different. I personally feel it subtracts from the fry. The sliders have a good sweet spice balance(I got medium heat) & a great flavor. When I’m next in town I’ll definitely up the spice level to hot. The shake was mid imo(strawberry flavor only), but my partner loved it. It does elevate with the fruity pebbles to about a 7.
My partner ordered 2 tenders & Mac.
The Mac & cheese tastes like Church’s & the tender was extremely juicy & crispy. This went perfectly with the included Dave’s sauce.
Cons: Milkshake was a little pricey
Overall: 8.5/10
… moreAs for our food, I ordered 2 sliders with a side of fries, and a strawberry shake topped with fruit pebbles.
The fries were amazing, but the cheese wasn’t it. It’s more of a cheese wiz. If you like that kind of thing, then this is no different. I personally feel it subtracts from the fry. The sliders have a good sweet spice balance(I got medium heat) & a great flavor. When I’m next in town I’ll definitely up the spice level to hot. The shake was mid imo(strawberry flavor only), but my partner loved it. It does elevate with the fruity pebbles to about a 7.
My partner ordered 2 tenders & Mac.
The Mac & cheese tastes like Church’s & the tender was extremely juicy & crispy. This went perfectly with the included Dave’s sauce.
Cons: Milkshake was a little pricey
Overall: 8.5/10
Jessica Horn
I ordered the slider combo with reg fries and the 10 count “Not chicken” bites. I ate about half my slider and one of the bites. It just wasn’t very good. The chicken has a weird spice coating. It’s like I stuck a spoon in the chili powder jar and ate it straight up. The slaw on the sandwich had a nice crunch and the pickles were alright. Just not for me I guess.
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