Located at the Newport Costa Mesa border, this hidden gem boasts a variety of heathy options for chicken lovers looking for natural and sensible dining choices. I strolled in on a Saturday afternoon and the small "order at the counter" stop was surprisingly packed with customers. I took advantage of the short wait to peruse the overhead menu and decided upon the 1/2 chicken with the option of all white meat for 1.50$. I also couldn't pass up the 5.99$ lunch wrap deal either. With chicken, fresh lettuce, refreshing cucumber, juicy tomato, pickles for some bright acidity, fragrant basil and topped with a tangy house dressing, how could I say no? I payed at the counter, which accepts all major credits, including AMEX, sweet! After that, there was a considerable wait, but good things come to those who do so, I was hopingof course. When the food arrived, I simply couldn't wait to sink my teeth into the tasty wrap. It was loaded with all the fresh ingredients, which was a perfect companion to the chicken. Honestly I could barely get my greedy mouth around it but when I took my first bite, it was fantastic! An outstanding crunch from the fresh veggies and an irresistibly tangy flavor from the creamy house dressing, made from basil garlic and yogurt made my mouth happy. Next up was the half chicken, which arrived with a warm lemon garlic and sesame ginger sauce, which I ordered on the side for dipping. So glad I did because both sauces were quite flavorful and made each bite of tender chicken all the more satisfying. All in all, I was very happy with my first visit here and it's safe to say it won't be my last. Happy Healthy Eats! read more

Chixy Natural - Chixy Wrap with Chicken and Fresh Veggies topped with the Creamy Basil Garlic Yogurt House Dressing - Gluten-Free Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

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The other members of our party of 5 said they would give a 3 star rating but I am going to give it 4 stars. The bulk of the customers seemed to be to-go customers, maybe because there is no bathroom here. There are some tables and chairs if you want to sit down and eat. You order and pay the cashier and they have fountain drinks. Utensils and napkins are on a table by the soda fountain. The cornbread muffin is phenomenal. The steamed veggies are sliced carrots and broccoli. They were all right, but I would not order them in the future. The couscous is great but they didn't have enough to make it a full size. Instead, they gave us what they had left and added an additional side order to make up for it. The mashed potatoes and gravy are not like those of El Pollo Loco, Boston Market, or KFC. The gravy has a certain spice or flavoring I don't recognize. It is okay, but I am not used to it. I probably wouldn't order the mashed potatoes and gravy again. One of the members of the party said the skin of the chicken was delicious, but did not enjoy the chicken as much. I liked the skin also, and I liked the chicken more than she did because I dipped the chicken into the lemon garlic sauce provided, which is great. It really adds flavor to the chicken. This is probably more deserving of a 3.5 rating, but I'm rounding it up to a 4 because the people who work there are nice, the restaurant is clean, and they don't take a long time to bring you your order. The rating would have been a 4 if we hadn't ordered the steamed veggies (too bland and possibly overcooked) and mashed potatoes and gravy. Well, the bright side is that the veggies were healthy. Some of the reviews here are low for Chixy. It's probably because there is or was some inconsistency with the chicken. We got lucky - the chicken was moist when we went. This isn't that close to where I live, but if I'm in the area, I would be open to ordering a combo meal to go. If they added more sides to their menu, that would be great. Hopefully the next time we go, we can get a full order of couscous. It is good. read more

Small little joint on the corner of Irvine and 17th. I love the big brick roaster oven in the front. I'm a big meat and veggie eater so we found this place, which is just down the street from my work. I had their quarter white chicken with steamed veggies and beets (YUM!). the chicken was nice and moist, not like some other places where the meat ends up to be too dry. the meal was about $10 which is ok, but unfortunately, i could have eaten more. its good to know restaurants like these are around so when i need to eat out, i know where to go. especially if you're on a special low carb diet. the people working here are super nice and friendly! read more

Chixy Natural - Quarter white chicken with steamed veggies and beets - Gluten-Free Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I had very high expectations for this place when I found it on Yelp. I was looking for a new health spot to eat at. Everyone on Yelp reviewed how healthy, tasty, and reasonable the prices were here.This place surely is healthy, I just felt it was a little bland for my taste. The mashed potatoes didn't have much for flavor. The gravy that came with it was cold and smelt/tasted funky. It wasn't old or anything but was just not a good different. On the positive side, everything here is priced very reasonably. The owner was also very friendly and helpful. She showed that she really cares about her business. The best options to go with when ordering would be the grilled chicken and cornbread. The flavor that is missing in most of the options here is hiding in the chicken! The chicken was very juicy and grilled to perfection. As a cornbread lover, this place did an excellent job! I would even have to say it is in my top! If I decide to stop by Chixy Natural sometime in the future, it would only be for those two items. This place is worth trying out at least once. read more

Chixy Natural - Combo #1: chicken, 2 sides, and cornbread - Gluten-Free Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Ordered the family combo meal. Was a great family dinner. Ready to go when I requested, corn bread is awesome , wheat tortillas are huge, picked 6 different sauces which were all great - hot sauce was homemade, vegetables weee steamed perfectly. Food is Not over salted, no oil, and a great option for dinner for 4; huge chicken potion. THANK YOU for the complementary extra ranch! read more

Fresh fresh chicken! This place is a nice little hole in the wall that I wish they had more locations of. Very healthy food that they serve. The menu is very simple with a fire grilled chicken that you can see cooking in the front. I came here after a long workout and ordered a combo #1. It came with 1/4 chicken, corn bread, brown rice, corn on the cob, and salsa. Chicken - It was nice and moist with a lot of good seasoning flavor Corn bread - small nice and fluffy.. Won't ruin your diet eating that little thing and bits of corn pieces in it too. Sauces - my go to is the sesame ginger sauce.. delicious! brown rice - a big serving thats soft fluffy and easy to eat corn on the cob - moist and not overcooked. recommendation: Chicken combo. read more

Chixy Natural - Fire - Gluten-Free Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

What is not to love? The fact that it takes some convincing to believe, with the branding that this place is not a chain? Yeah, that's about it. It's not. And it's delicious. We stopped in here after a hard day of moving and were entirely satisfied. I got a Caesar Salad with chicken; hubs, half a chicken with beans and steamed veggies. The salads are HUGE (bold, 72pt, underlined). They're at least two meals. Both our chicken options were uncommonly marinated, moist, and super flavorful. My salad accidentally got croutons, and they were so apologetic I had to take them up on some rotisserie sweet potatoes and cornbread. Special warning, these things are like crack. I have no idea how you make a sweet potato taste like that without seasoning. The cornbread would make my entire southern family drool with envy and beg for the recipe. All sauces are made homemade, in house. Their hot salsa, not so hot, but I could just pour it all over everything. Fortunately (for them) one ounce take out cups (foiled!). There's no processed crap here. The owners love what they do and it totally shows. I'm so in love! read more

I already have a couple fave chicken places around O.C. One is Chicken Maison and the other is Zankou...both are wow and intensely flavorful. Chixy just got added to this list of go to chicken spots...actually this place just caused me to create a new list..."go to chicken list" or something creative...you'll see. Okay so we ordered the combo number one with the couscous salad and brown rice. WOW! chicken was juicy and when you dip in either the green sauce or the ginger sauce, deliciousness straight up. The green sauce is that Peruvian sauce you'll find at El Pollo Inka. On point! The brown rice is the shit too...most brown rice is granular and dry; Chixy has a good thing going here. Very tasty and very affordable! read more

Honestly, if I could write them a 1000 star review, they would get 1000/1000. The ladies who own/run that place are incredibly hard-working, kind, and talented because that food is amazing. It honestly might be one of my favorite restaurants ever (and I used to work for Michelin starred restaurants). Roya and her sister (whose name I forget I'm so sorry) always make you feel like you are walking into your Auntie's house. They say, "Hi Honey! How are you today?!" etc etc. Their top notch service paired with the insanely good food makes it one of the best local joints in Newport/Costa Mesa. It may seem expensive, but believe me, I make two meals out of one every time I order from there. Support these wonderful amazing immigrant women! I know I have and will continue to do so :) read more

I was brought here by all the crazy Yelp reviews, but I wasn't too crazy about our meal. We ordered Combo #2 which included 1/2 chicken, 2 side dishes, and bread ($9.90). -Chicken: I wish it wasn't so dry! Did I order the wrong thing? The meat was extremely dry and plain :( I would even prefer Boston Market's rotisserie chicken over this. -Mashed Potatoes: This had chunks of potato skin in it and came with a really really salty side of gravy. I usually love mashed potatoes but not this one. The gravy was way too salty for me. -Cornbread: This wasn't crispy on the outside and wasn't as sweet as it usually is. Not a huge fan of the cornbread here even though I love cornbread!! -Cole Slaw: This was weird! There was no creamy sauce like usual cole slaw. Instead, it was flavored by the juice of the pineapples in the salad. I don't think I would drive back here again from Irvine. I would rather eat Boston Market :x oops.. read more

Chixy Natural - Combo #2 togo - Gluten-Free Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Chixy Natural deserves 5 stars. Please, take my money. I could go on about how fresh, delicious, and healthy the chicken is, but there are other factors that make this a 5-star establishment. SERVICE. The owners (sisters, I think) are genuinely warm people. Dawn M. and I have always felt welcomed upon entering. Our meals are carefully prepared just the way we like them. Also, I don't think we've ever had to wait longer than 5-6 minutes to get our food. PRICES. A whole roasted chicken, 2 LARGE sides, and a bunch of cornbread for $20? It's a steal. Most of the smaller items are under $10 as well. PORTIONS. I guess this goes hand in hand with "prices." I'm not sure that I've ever finished my meal...which is totally fine since I look forward to the leftovers. SIDES. You can't have a great meal without tasty sides. Lots of options here- I recommend the couscous salad. Can't go wrong with the sweet potatoes either. DIPPING SAUCES. Maybe not the healthiest, but they definitely add a lot of flavor. I'm a fan of the blue cheese sauce. OTHER STUFF. Easy to find, lots of parking, clean interior, cable TV, and adequate seating. It's refreshing to see a business do things the RIGHT way without cutting corners. read more

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The BEST EVER!! Food is filling n healthy. Service is GREAT!! The Paleo bowl is heaven!! The Sesame Ginger sauce is the Best!!

Best chicken ever! Service, staff, and food is amazing. Great healthy options at your fingertips that do not break the bank. Thank you Chixy Natural for always going above and beyond. read more

Love love this place! Food is fresh and delicious. Staff is nice and the place is always clean. And the cookies are yummy. I'm glad that they survived covid. read more

I came here on a Monday during lunchtime and it was moderately busy. It's located within a plaza with many other stores, so parking may be a little hard to find during rush hour. The interior is small but not cramped, and the restroom is located in the back of the restaurant past the kitchen. The place seems to be family owned, which I appreciate. The menu immediately appealed to me as I saw that they use all natural chicken and because they had many different options such as plates, combinations, salads, bowls, wraps, and even soup. They seem to care that their food is healthy and fresh, and they also have paleo options for those on a strict diet. I got the fresh chicken salad which cost $9.90 and it was a really large portion. It also comes with a side of cornbread (or tortilla). I chose the lemon garlic dressing, which is a great choice if you want a lighter dressing, but I was hoping for something with more flavor. They have other options such as balsamic vinegar and ranch. Though the food didn't amaze me, this is a great place for a healthy, quick lunch. I would visit again to try a wrap or bowl! read more

Chixy Natural - Fresh chicken salad with side of cornbread ($9.90) - Gluten-Free Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place is a total hidden gem! Their chicken is always perfectly juicy (and they make being healthy with white meat easy!) I love the paleo bowl because the sweet potatoes at the bottom are bomb and a fantastic way to finish a healthy bowl. My husband loves the half chicken plate with mashed potatoes and cornbread and veggies. Their salads are also great. Basically everything is fresh tasting and well put together. The ladies who own the restaurant are fabulous and super sweet. They work very very hard and deserve every bit of our business! read more

I love this place!!!! Everything on the menu is delicious and super healthy! The staff is so nice and the woman who owns this place (I think she's the owner :P ) is sooo sweet. I recommend the house salad with chicken and corn bread. It's delish. read more

Was recommended this place by my health coach. I love that they have all natural options without being cooked in unhealthy oils! Nice staff, good prices. read more

Thank you to my fellow yelpers for guiding me to another yummy restaurant! I was at Laguna Beach yesterday and wanted to grab a quick bite to eat on the way home. Of course, yelp guided me to this restaurant! Chixy Natural is located in a great foodie spot within the Newport area next to The Counter, Banzai Bowl, and Kean Coffee! When you look into the storefront, there's a great setup of a chicken rotisserie. It's a huge plus when you see your food being cooked in such a respectable way. Once you walk inside the restaurant, the place is spotless. A clean restaurant=my personal eye candy. I don't think I've ever seen a place so clean! Anyways, let's get to the food! I chose to order the chicken wrap. I must say, it was absolutely delicious! The chicken was succulent, the mix of pesto and yogurt was genius, veggies were impeccably fresh, an the tortilla was the cherry on top. Seriously! I would go back just to buy a tortilla! Just a quick tip: their drinks are HUGE! I'd definitely stick to a regular. If you're in the mood for a healthy and filling bite, Chixy Natural is the place for you! Fresh and delicious ingredients. What more can you ask for? read more

Chixy Natural - Chicken wrap - Gluten-Free Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

As fresh as food can be. Juicy rotisserie chicken with home flavored sides. My usual to go meal is half a chicken white meat with sweet potatoes and veggies or couscous salad. The 2 Persian ladies that own this place are very humble and welcoming. They do most of the work themselves and the love is flavored in every bite. I eat here at least twice a week, it's usually my post workout meal. They have loyalty cards too, for every nine meals the 10t is free. A must try! read more

Chixy Natural - Gluten-Free Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

Chixy is a family owned business that puts their heart into what they do. It shows from the moment they welcome you in the door all the way to when you open up and start to eat at home or in the restaurant. They are so amazing! read more

This place is a hidden gem! I love coming here with my fiancé at least once a week. The chicken is so good and flavorful that we get it as often as were in Costa Mesa. The ladies who own the restaurant are always extremely polite and friendly. They really go the extra mile to make sure that your experience is a happy one. Plus, they're Portuguese and my family is Portuguese so that doesn't hurt! I love the Paleo bowl the most! And the corn muffins are to die for. The food is just so simple, healthy and just plain awesome. read more

Chixy Natural - Gluten-Free Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

I could eat a paleo bowl daily! Love this place and am picking food up today! Support small businesses

It's a little pricy, but if you're looking for a quick healthy spot on 17th street, this place is it! They have rotisserie chicken and many tasty sides. I love their sweet potato and beets salad. You don't feel super heavy afterwards, either. They have a paleo bowl, too. Good place to come if you're eating healthier or just got done exercising. They're pretty quick, too. The lady who works there is very nice. She has a good warmth to her. Also, the cornbread is my fav! read more

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This place is the best!! They serve healthy food that you can tell is cooked in the restaurant when you order. It tastes like a homemade cooked meal nothing like typical fast food chains like Chipotle. Their chicken is so tender and juicy. And they have the world's best corn bread! Highly recommend read more

The chicken tasted plain. I thought it would have more flavor since they marinated supposedly.

Wow. This place packs the trifecta of restaurant find combination: 1. Great food. 2. Healthy 3. Good value. I just finished our first meal: Whole chicken, cornbread, mashed potatoes and steamed veggies. The chicken was very good. I don't know how they marinate it, but that taste goes way deeper than the skin. The mashed potatoes were great, not salty. Perfect. The steamed veggies, very colorful, perfect texture, and very healthy. I will come back, no doubt. Service was fast and very courteous. read more

I love going to chixy natural And getting their fresh salad with a sweet potato It's all fresh ingredients The staff is nice , place is clean and I like You can watch them make Your food. This shopping center is awesome except the parking lot is small ! So don't go at rush hour if you are in a rush! read more

Fresh, juicy, healthy and delicious ! Chicken Mediterranean Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette and side of corn bread read more

Chixy Natural - Fresh, delicious and healthy. This is the Mediterranean Chicken Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette and a side of corn bread - Gluten-Free Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

This place is really good. Best food so healthy, plain and delicious . Love it. Brown rice and chicken are yum

5 times in 9 days and why I went to Mendocino Farms about 100 times and not here is on me. The food is delicious, healthy, and I love supporting local business and the hard working loving kind caring owner is usually there and doing her best to train staff. It shows she cares- reward this business- give the bird to Starbucks....I want to avoid Corp chains and go boutique like here. The food digests so well and I am never tired afterwards. The Ingredients are organic . Oh and the price is so low and such a deal. I may be buying a home across the street and If I do I ll be be a regular 3 days a week. I can't believe I lived in Newport Heights for last 8 years and now I find this place. Uhh I get the Paleo bowl- chicken, sweet potatoes, broccoli, and I think steamed carrots The owners kindness was why I ended up trying as I almost walked out and was so glad I didn't. I wish her cookies were not best of the best as I can't resist adding for dessert read more

Chixy is simple rotisserie chicken enhanced by natures ingredients of garlic, lemon, salt and pepper. What's not to like? I had heard from Yelpers and fellow health consious peers at the gym, that this place was the lunch pad for healthy eats. When I first came here, I was surprised by a big fiery rotisserie placed right in front where thousands could see! Kinda cool and inviting! Went inside and was happily greeted by the woman behind the counter. She is friendly and will help you out if its your first time there. I go with the paleo bowl which consists of veggies such as broccoli, carrots, sweet potato and plain chicken breast. Partner it up with the garlic and lemon sauce and its amazingly good, and good for you! Definitely a healthier alternative than burger and fries. Dining area is clean, service is efficient, and the chicken is juicy and delicious. A++ for healthy eats! Perks: Food here is fresh, gluten and dairy free. Whole, half, and quartered chickens are on the menu, as well as salads, combo meals, wraps and desserts. Catering is available too. Overall: Chixy is chicken chic! Food is good and wont make you feel guilty. Worth a try for something different! I will be back again. read more

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Great place for a healthy meal. +Food: I got the Paleo bowl, which consisted of rotisserie chicken, steamed broccoli and carrots, and sweet potato at the bottom. I would have liked this more had it more fresh vegetables (tomatoes, cucumbers..etc), and less sweet potato. My friends had the chicken plate, which was delicious as well. I would recommend trying the sauces. The lemon garlic sauce went better with the salad than it did the chicken. Bomb cornbread though. - - - Parking: Parking is so bad here. It's in a small little plaza, and there's barely enough space to fit 2 cars going one way. Not sure what the alternative is, but maybe park across the street and walk over if you can't find parking. Overall, it was okay. I'd come back to try the other dishes, and maybe mix and match with different sauces. Again, super healthy, so I don't feel guilty at all! read more

Chixy Natural - Paleo Bowl with lemon garlic sauce - Gluten-Free Near Me - Costa Mesa, California

So delicious and fresh. Super healthy yummy food. They roast the chicken right in front. I have had the special salad with chicken and the chicken rice bowl. If you are looking to find something fresh and need to maintain a meal plan, this is a great place to go read more

Best healthy food/chicken in Orange County! Family owned and operated. A staple in the community!

Hands down the best, fast, easy & healthy food you'll want to get after a night of the gym. Best corn bread there ever was made! My husband and I always fight over it. So now I have to buy him an extra just because it's soo good. Would 100%recommend read more

The guy in the front was very nice placing my order and my meal came really quick. The chicken bowl was very good and the sweet potatoes were my favorite. read more

Simple, tasty, healthy options. Very straightforward and easy option for people that eat well.

Favorite local business!! Chixy is my go-to for delicious, healthy meals that I never get tired of. The owners are so friendly and accommodating to any order substitution. Wish I could give more stars. If you're in the area, go to Chixy! read more

Ordered a half chicken. This is what almost $9 gets you. My co workers went to Nguyen's kitchen a few doors down and laughed at what I was served. I'll stick to El Pollo. Chicken was completely dry and flavorless, literally. Did y'all forget to marinate the chicken or something?? read more

Chixy Natural - For almost $9, I am insulted. I'll stick to El Pollo. - Gluten-Free Near Me - Costa Mesa, California