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: 28358 Willet Way, Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
Phone: (656) 444-7199
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Finally tried Dave’s Hot Chicken and went with a slider + tender at “Hot.” First things first: hot is HOT. Not fake hot, not “I’ll be fine” hot—this is respect-the-chicken hot. If it were any spicier, enjoyment would turn into a personal challenge… and they still have two levels above that. Brave souls only.
The slider was the star. The coleslaw on it does some real work—cools things down just enough to let you actually taste the chicken and seasoning instead of questioning your life choices. Smart move.
The tender was solid, straightforward, and spicy in a very honest way. No gimmicks, just heat and crunch.
Verdict: Legit heat, good flavor, and exactly what you expect going in.
If you like spice but still want to enjoy your food, Hot is probably the ceiling
What really stood out though was the service. The staff was super friendly, welcoming, and quick, even when it was a little busy. You can tell they actually care about the customers and keeping everything running smoothly. The place was clean, the vibe was fun, and overall it just felt like a spot I’d keep coming back to.
If you’re in the area and want something flavorful, filling, and consistent, I’d definitely recommend checking it out.
The only downside is that sometimes I barely get any slaw. The slaw is so good, so it’s a little frustrating when there’s just a tiny bit. I’ve had it perfect before, but the consistency can be hit or miss.
Soon as I walked in they was on point. Energy good, no attitudes, everybody movin fast but still respectful. They ain’t rush me, let me take my time pick my heat level (cause y’all know that Reaper be different ).
Food came out hot hot. Not “been sittin under a lamp” hot — I’m talkin fresh out the fryer, crispy, juicy, seasoned right. They even made sure my order was straight before I walked off.
Whole vibe was clean too. Spot look good, music hittin, workers actually look like they wanna be there.
If you in Wesley Chapel and you not pullin up to Dave’s, you playin. Service solid, food smackin, no complaints.
I’m definitely sliding back.
The fries were seasoned just right and paired great with the chicken, and everything tasted fresh. The portions are generous, so you definitely get your money’s worth. On top of that, the staff was friendly and the service was quick, even during a busy time.
If you’re a fan of Nashville-style hot chicken or just looking for something flavorful and satisfying, this spot is absolutely worth checking out.
The spice level can be picked and the “medium” was reasonable. I don’t very spicy and it was manageable, very tasty. It is cumin forward in the dry seasoning on the chicken and reminiscent of Indian dish spices. Love it! The chicken was crispy and particular because there are dry spices over it. The sauce is a creamy condiment sauce, reminds me of chick fil a and very good.
Fries were too salty and we returned them to get a fresh batch of unsalted. They were fresh, crispy and delicious!
Would come back!