When I lived in LA for a few years, this was the go-to spot. Super happy to say that our ABQ location is just as good as the original (minus the lines!). The food here is great and some of the crispiest hot chicken around, and the city I'd argue. If you like dry rub spice this is the place for you! You won't find your hot chicken dripping oil like other places. The fries are not something to write home about, but they never were even in LA lol maybe just a personal pref but crinkle cut fries always taste frozen to me. They do spice and season them well here! This location always has kind people FOH-- Shoutout to Martín and Ana!!! -- and my order is always right. So thank you to BOH as well. Kudos to this location's entire crew. Happy to have a Daves in NM. 10/10 read more

Good consistent food Good service Open late Order ahead to avoid indecisive people and a line out the door. read more

We got the hot and extra hot levels. Really not thaaat hot. Great interiors, liked the funky look. No wait at 5 pm on a Wednesday. Downside- Kinda pricey. Will continue to stick with Chile chicken Nashville hot chicken. Better flavors and prices. And local business. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Not bad! My second favorite spicy chicken tenders in Albuquerque. I know it's a chain but hey, it made the cut. The coating on the chicken was the perfect balance of spice and flavor. The reaper ranch was also a great choice for a dip, luckily not as spicy as it sounds. The large loaded fries were huge, two people with normal appetites could share one. The cauliflower slider was outstanding, my mind was blown how good it was. I might even order it sometimes instead of the chicken. The milkshake made me feel sick though, it's the only reason one star was removed read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Single Cauli Slider - Chicken Shop Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Very tasty chicken with great seasoning. Wait was like an hour, but worth it. You can pick your heat which is nice and high portions. I got a number 3 a slider, a tender and some fries. I'm not a fan of their tangy sauce, but the ranch compliments the chicken well. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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We came on a weekday evening hoping the line wouldn't be too long. The line still went out the door and it was still about a 45 minute wait to get our food. On the upside about waiting in line is that you have time to think about what you want to order. There were no seats available inside and they also had some outdoor seating but we decided to take our food home. It stayed warm for the drive back which was nice to know our food wouldn't get soggy during the ride. I decided to get the Dave's #1 which is two chicken tenders with fries. A little on the pricy side since it doesn't even come with a drink. I also got it hot which was just enough spice for me. I enjoyed the chicken it was cooked just right and the fries were also good. The fries also had a little seasoning on them for some added flavor which I enjoyed. My meal also came with Dave's sauce, which was great for dipping fries or the chicken in it. It is like a creamy chipotle sweet sauce and paired perfectly with the food. I still wanted a variety of sides to try so I also got the mac & cheese and kale slaw. The extra sides are also about $4 each which are single servings. The mac was delicious and taste like something I've had before but could not point out what it tasted like, but it was creamy and full of flavor and would get it again. Ill probably skip on the kale slaw next time. It had no flavor and was not worth the cost. Overall we enjoyed the food but will wait to go back when it's not so busy or a line out the door. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #1 with extra kale slaw and mac & cheese - Chicken Shop Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

So I really just wanted to see what all the hype was about including was there truly a reason to stand it a line for over an hour for it to open or was it very popular elsewhere and nm was just excited to see a new restaurant? There was no line so I seized the opportunity. The restaurant was full, no empty seats inside and plenty outside. The staff was very efficient and welcoming. I ordered a slider, it was the size of a normal sandwich with kale slaw, pickles and crinkle fries. Don't really care for crinkle fries but they were good! Chicken was fine. Seasoned well and the French fries were good. I've been and now I'm good for awhile. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's Hot Chicken entrance and no line - Chicken Shop Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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This is my first time here. I'm so glad we visited when it was not busy. Because I've been eyeing this place for a while, since they opened. And all the days I've passed by, the line is literally out the door, to the street. I've also heard stories of long wait times for food. Today was definitely not the case. Parking is abundant, it just depends on where you want to park. Because if you want to get up close to the restaurant, it's hit or miss. There was a small line when we got there. We decided we'd give it a try. Again, we waited a short time to get our order in. We opted for the 10 piece Dave's bites (in medium) which included fries. Also, I ordered Dave's #3 (in mild - I wasn't sure if I could handle the medium), which was 1 tender and 1 slider. That also included fries. These meals did not come with a drink, so drinks are an added cost. Our meals did not take too long to get to us. I think we waited a total of 15 minutes from order to receiving our food. They package the orders into containers ready to go. We opted to dine in since there was dining inside the restaurant, they do have outdoor seating. But we got to the restaurant when it was dark outside and they really did not have good lighting out there. I'm guessing other patrons love this place because the restaurant was getting busy after we sat and started eating. It was a bit too greasy for our taste buds. But at least we got a chance to try it. Service was good, wait time wasn't too long. But who's to say how it is during other times of the day. If you like chicken, amongst all the other chicken places we have here in Albuquerque then this place is worth a try. read more

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Feb. 2nd Groundhog Day.. "They say we're young and we don't know.. We won't find out until we grow Well I don't know if all that's true 'Cause you got me and Baby I got you.. I got you babe I got you babe" "Okay campers, rise and shine, and don't forget your booties 'cause it's cooooold out there today".. We settled in at. "Dave's Hot Chicken" just short of High Noon.. No Crowd, 2nd in line... Yes time to play the lotto..:) The Lass ate a "Chicken Tender" Mild, w. a side of Kale salad, pickles, dave's sauce... The Lass was all giddy about it.. Enter "Fries".. The Lad ate a.. "Chicken Tender Slider" Hot with the works... The Lad was freakin out over this perfectly hotnjuicy chicken, It was a Doozy..:) Exit "Fries".. Leave your Nashville Boots at the Door, put on your East LA Flip Flops and Enjoy..:) "Strike up the music. The band has begun.. The Pennsylvania Polka Pick out your partner and join in the fun.. The Pennsylvania Polka Best, Avram NedRyerson Jr. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Cheers to Punxsutawney Phil ! :) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Very slow service and disorganized. Expensive for what you get. Chicken was just meh and messy. Music was too loud.

Cool spot but it is always packed at lunchtime. Friendly service and quick ordering. If you order the Reaper heat you have to sign a waiver at the register. It is hot (spicy) as hell but not dangerous for a spice fan. Good flavor and crunch on the chicken breading. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries Reaper heat - Chicken Shop Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I recently tried Dave's Hot Chicken and was impressed by both the food and the overall experience. The chicken was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and packed with flavor. The spice levels are customizable, making it easy to find the perfect heat level whether you prefer mild or extra spicy. The fries were well-seasoned, and the signature sauce complemented the meal perfectly. The service was fast and friendly, and the restaurant was clean and welcoming. Portions were generous and offered good value for the price. Overall, Dave's Hot Chicken delivers delicious, high-quality hot chicken and is definitely worth a visit for anyone craving flavorful comfort food read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

We visited here because my husband has a desire to eat the stupidly hot chicken. My son and him had watched videos on how hot it was. The line is still really long so be prepared to wait. We ordered two number 1s and the nuggets plain. I got me out, he got the reaper. It was definitely spicy but he said it wasn't as hot as the pepper X sauce he'd ordered before. The flavor of the chicken was great, big tenders, and juicy. Hopefully when it does down we'll be back. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Insanely good food. They even opened the box before they gave it to me to make sure everything was included. The restaurant is super loud and crowded so I'd recommend taking it home. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Extra Hot Box - Sliders, Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Wait time ended up being 55 min total on a Monday at 3:30 from the line, to ordering, to getting my food. 10/14 order date after grand opening. Slider with cheese (medium) will be my go to. The flavor was the perfect heat and taste was delish. Tender ordered in hot (and I don't mind hot/extra hot green Chile here and there) but this was a hot I won't be reordering. I also won't be reordering the fries, they seemed crispy but the texture was off, possibly not fully cooked?! Interior has a great vibe, once the hype calms down. Overall, I'll be back! read more

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Order online . I have been waiting here for 15 on 2 tenders and fries . I'll make my own at home. Not worth it. 12.49 oh then they want a tip!!! Forget that shit!! Haven't taste it yet. read more

First time ever here. I must say they blow Canes and nasty Slim chickens out of the water. But needs to come with a warning. The spice level is good, I got Hot and it had kick but nothing I couldn't handle. Helped clear my sinuses and my Bowels. It didn't take long after eating, that I had to run to the bathroom. It was like I drank colonoscopy prep for dinner. Even with that said I would go back and try again. Only downside to the place is 1 bathroom for all to share. Not the smartest move for a place with gurgle guts and sticky honey fingers. The employees line up to use it more than the customers. Not sure why read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - Chicken Shop Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Good food, big portions. Worth the wait. Reaper left me with the ring of fire. You've been warned. read more

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The food was great. Even had the cauliflower wings and they were awesome. The employees and the service was excellent. All the employees are extra friendly and extra helpful and went out of their way to see if you needed anything else. Of course, the place was packed as every place in Albuquerque is packed when they open. They had a lot of DoorDash and orders. They had a lot of orders coming in. All the tables inside and outside were full. I've been there three times already. Can't wait to go back. Just wish they had all white meat chicken. So I will stick with the cauliflower wings. That's just me lol. I love the fact that they have honey. My first order of chicken bites were very hot and I needed the honey to make them edible. Lol great place. Can't wait to go back! My only problem is that their rewards program does not work every time I try to enter a receipt or try to use my code it doesn't work. I have a stack of receipts that I can't claim. It kind of sucks. read more

Great service, great food, times may be high but food is always worth the wait. Eating in or to go, this place is very great. read more

Dave's Hot Chicken - #Dave's #4 1 Slider with Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

A little overhyped, but like seeing places like this in the area overall amazing food really enjoyed the hot tenders with the honey sauce service was great! read more

Pretty solid chicken strip joint. I do not recommend the reaper, coming from a xxx-green Chile New Mexican.

Excellent meal today! The GM Martine helped us out at our food pantry today! He helped us out with 20 meals today to feed our staff. Great food and very appreciative for the gift today! read more

Food was good If you don't order online be prepared for a 15-20 minute wait. That's too long a wait for fast food. Got our order and it was missing the kale coleslaw I'll give it another try when the hype finally die down at this location read more

Best Chicken ever.... You won't be let down . Came here last night and I am going back tomorrow. The Mac and cheese is to die for. Service was great and plenty of sides to choose from. read more

I went to Dave's hot chicken because I saw the line for the past couple of weeks and was curious. I got the number one extra hot. It was good- not sure about line were they? That's a little over the top. I think it's cause it's new but I liked it. The chicken was properly cooked and I like the sauce that they have with it. I was worried that the extra hot would be too hot, but not at all. read more

Very slow food service. Food was just OK, although chicken strips were very meaty. Small inside. Will not try them again.

Dave's always slaps, but customer service and staff are so nice. Everytime I go the chicken is fresh and so good. Abq Dave's is the best!

amazing place the fries were perfection, it was perfect and when i put it in my mouth all my problems melted away fr. i heard thru the grapevine the fruity pebbles shake is also good.... read more

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We made a pickup order but when we went to pick it up it seemed not be there like we never ordered even after we paid but the guy who was handing out orders, I wish I remembered his name he was blonde he was really helpful and really nice. He gave us free drinks for the inconvenience. I hope they see that's he's a good worker read more

Love hot chicken and the flavor wasn't bad but not worth waiting in line for. In comparison, Nexus Brewery has top rated hot chicken. Went with medium since we were warned about the hot but wish I had gotten hot. Medium didn't have much spice. Lots of employees in the store but only one cashier who seemed miserable and people were non- stop lined up outside. If we go back I'll pre order using the app. read more

Excellent spice levels with sauce and honey to dip your chicken strips. Better than Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers. Fries are seasoned well. Strips are well sized. Tried the Reaper! You are forwarned! Just because we are New Mexican with our Hatch stuff means nothing. The Reaper is for real. Brought tears to my son's eyes. Good stuff! read more

The food is really good just the only issue I think since it's really new sometimes the complete order isn't made the way it was asked so we have to send it back. read more

Dirty floors, could smell the old oil in the air, music too loud. It was just gross walking in. Walked out after looking around and seeing the menu. Won't go back read more

If you order your food online, add 30 minutes to your pickup time. Numbers don't mean anything here