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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    3.7 (265 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    The inside lots of art and seating
    Amber M.

    We stopped in Indio at Dave's hot chicken. The restaurant was very clean, spacious and had cool art graffiti on the walls. Very kid friendly. Maria and Rebecca were very friendly and helped us with food choices. I enjoyed the small topped fries, this small is a very generous portion. The hot spice isn't overly spicy. We also enjoyed chicken tenders and French fries. The style of chicken is a dry rub and very flavorful. My kids loved it! Great family spot!

    Daves Mini Sliders
    Robin W.

    This was my first time at a Dave's Hot Chicken and it was delicious! The staff is attentive and friendly. We ordered at the kiosk and they gave us our drink cups right away. They also gave us packets of sauce for no extra charge. We got the new mini slider combo with fries and it was all yummy. The chicken was cooked perfectly and well flavored. The fries were even better dipped in the dave's sauce that we mixed a honey packet into -- so good. This location especially had some cool murals on the wall too. If I was a local i'd definitely come back.

    Vanessa H.

    Pleasantly surprised! We tried this spot twice this week -- once with no spice on the chicken tenders and once with mild for me and medium for my partner. They have a hierarchy for spice level that you're able to choose from when you order. My box came with mild chicken tenders, seasoned French fries, pickles and 2 pieces of white bread. It also came with Dave's sauce. The tenders were really tasty -- extra large and the breaded is nice and crunchy. The mild was just that -- mild but still adding flavor with the other spices used in their rub. The chicken itself was moist and delicious! Fries were tasty and pickles were a great addition to munch on as well. I wasn't too sure about the white bread -- I didn't eat them. My partner's medium tenders took the heat barely to the next level to us but I do prefer a heat level that is present but not overwhelming. Service was excellent -- employees were kind and checked on us. I haven't had service like this at a fast food place except for Chik-Fil-A and In-N-Out. Very surprised but happy with the overall experience. Will be back!

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    Vanessa V.

    Recently went here on my lunch break. I had never been here before. The ambiance here was a nice chill and modern feel. Lots of room with tables and chairs. When I asked the cashier what she recommended and she suggested the slider with fries combo but adding cheese to my fries was a must. I was a little surprised that they didn't have hot honey as an option because who doesn't love hot honey with their Dave's hot chicken. I did request regular honey though. My spice level was lite mild but next time I would definitely go for mild because there was no spice to it. The slider and cheese fries were delicious and they have ample side of pickles, which I loved. Overall those place is a solid 7/10. Will definitely return when I am in the area.

    Saif R.

    Dave's is always good, nothing special compared to other locations though. Spacious seating, good interior design, and service was good. I like how they have the digital kiosk system for ordering. Food i got the new top loaded fries and the tenders were decent, 3.5/5 or 4/5. Comparable to other hot chicken places, definitely not the best, but great!

    Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Andre W.

    I've been hearing mixed reviews on Dave's hot chicken, so I finally decided to check it out my self. I ordered online and the food was ready in 10 mins. I was greeted nicely for my pickup and the lady behind the counter was very nice great service. The restaurant was clean and well kept looked like a good place to dine in. I ordered the tender hot, and slider mild.I will say that they didn't disappoint the chicken is seasoned and spicy and when you add honey it puts it over the top. The fries were good, and I'm a big pickle guy so the amount of pickles was a big plus for me. The reason for 4 stars is the sauce I'm a sauce eater and this was not it, the sauce literally tasted like Mayo, they need to get canes sauce recipe and this place would be a 5 star for me. I'll definitely be back for that chicken!

    One slider, one tender, cheese fries.  So good!
    Tim S.

    Needed a spot to eat, on my drive out to LA. I hadn't had Dave's in awhile, so I decided to stop. Its right off the freeway about a block down on the left. Went with a Number 3, medium heat, and upgraded my fries to cheese fries. Food was great, as usual. The slider is better than the tender. It just works better with the soft bun and the slaw and sauce. The tenders are plenty delicious, but the sliders are the way to go. Medium heat is plenty spicy, but won't burn the hell out of your mouth. Cheese fries were bomb! Love their chicken! Cashier was friendly as can be, and the inside had plenty of seating. Will definitely come back on future drives out West.

    Dave's #1 2 Tenders w/ Fries
    Jason B.

    I know a lot of people like that he food but I was kind of indifferent about it. Portion size was ok for the price but like all fast food the price is getting to be a bit too much. Options of about 5 different spice levels which is nice. Staff was friendly and seemed to still be training when I visited. Wait was a little long for the food though. Overall I don't think I would be back but that doesn't mean you won't like it more.

    Dave's Hot Chicken - Mac & Cheese
    James M.

    I was excited to try Dave's Hot Chicken, Indio, but now having tried it, seriously, I don't understand the buzz. The Tenders (alone, $4.25, and on a Slider, $6.25) were cylindrical, not flat, unsuited for soft hamburger buns, barely seasoned, and messy / greasy. (IMHO, hoagie rolls would have been much better.) The pickles were good. The Kale Slaw on the Slider could have been great, if the Kale Slaw had been seasoned. As it was, only added crunch and moisture. The dipping sauces were really good. I liked the temperature, tenderness and creaminess of the Mac and Cheese ($3.50), but it was unseasoned, with zero cheese flavor. Zero ... close your eyes, you would never know it was supposed to contain cheese. I liked the chopped texture of the Kale Slaw ($3.50), but the slaw was unseasoned, flat and tasteless kale and cabbage. I didn't even finish it. But hey, the Men's Room and the dining room were really clean. The to-go containers the food were packed in were not clean - they were smeared with red tender grease, kale slaw and dipping sauce. Everything inside the containers was literally on the outside of the containers. Makes me worry about what is happening in the kitchen. Also, the two young ladies on the counter were very pleasant, with a warm greeting, identifying themselves, repeating my order back, and when I picked up my order, asking if there was anything else I needed. Very thoughtful. I did enjoy a free medium Soda (for me, Diet Coke, always Diet Coke, Caffeine Free when I can find it) for checking in on Yelp. It pays to Check In before ordering, so you don't miss the special deals. Thank You, Dave. For me, a nice restaurant and Staff, but the food was disappointing. I am sorry Dave. Two and One-Half Stars. It's going to be a hard pass in the future.

    #3 - one silder and one tender. I added cheese to the slider.
    Tracee B.

    This seems to be one of those places where either you like it or you don't. I'd been hearing various reviews from people who love it and others who say that it's overhyped. Naturally, I had to see for myself! I had actually been wanting to try Dave's in LA for a while now so I was definitely interested when it was annouced that they would be opening one in Indio. I waited until the hype died down and went on a Tuesday evening. It was not busy at all and we got our orders taken right away. Ashlynn was very polite with great customer service. I tried the #3 combo which comes with 1 slider and 1 tender. I chose Medium heat. I ate the tender first and thought it was...okay. Nothing too special about it. Not sure how I felt about the flavor of the seasonings, but it was a nice medium heat for sure. I then tried the slider and I liked that one more. Although not going to lie I was already getting full off the one tender and fries! The tenders are pretty big. I think what made the slider good was that there's more to it, it's not just the chicken by itself. The mix of the slaw and cheese was great with it. I didn't particularly care for the sauce though. I compared it to Raising Cane's sauce which I just love so much. I wonder what Dave's puts in theirs because I didn't really like the flavor. And you always need to have a good flavored sauce to dip your chicken in! All in all I'm glad I tried it and I'd still come back again but just get a single slider instead. That's a good size in itself. Lastly, make sure to check-in on Yelp and you get a free small drink! The combos don't come with a drink so there you go.

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    Just went first time and OMG best chicken I've EVER HAD !!!! super clean, FRIENDLY STAFF will be returning‼

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    Always wanted to try it so grabbed it on a long road trip. It was just ok for me. Took a while to get me food and I wasn't too impressed.

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    Always great service and great food! Love the sauce it's so much better the canes or chick fila sauce!, nice and quite place to eat

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    Ask the Community - Dave's Hot Chicken

    Do they serve halal chicken like the LA ones do?

    YES

    Does this location accept Apple Pay? Update I just went , they do accept Apple Pay!!

    I am not sure. You can create an order online and see if will allow you to use ApplePay. They have a drive thru for mobile orders.

    Will you be offering delivery on any third party apps?

    Hello Tiffany! Yes! We are in the process of setting up partnerships with UberEats, DoorDash, and Postmates! We hope to have this active in the next few weeks!

    Is there a drive through? Also do you offer delivery or use Uber Eats?

    No drive thru

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    We were in the area and have heard a few different things about Dave's and decided to grab some…read morefood. We ordered online and drove by for pickup. Thankfully, the food was ready quickly, although there was a bit of a wait from the customer ahead of us. Looking inside, it wasn't the cleanest with trash over a bunch of tables, but hopefully it's just from a busy day from earlier. We took our order home and were very happy to open our boxes. The loaded Mac and fries were very full, and I especially enjoyed the amount of sauce added. It was just enough with the Mac and cheese to keep things saucy and not dry, but not too overwhelming. We didn't realize it would be Mac and cheese and chicken on top of fries, though. We thought it would only be loses on Mac and cheese. This was a pleasant surprise! The sliders were a big highlight for me. I got mild and my husband got hot, and they were perfect. The mild had just a subtle and slight kick with tons of seasoning and flavor. The hot had a creeping spice that hit a bit after, which was nice. We really enjoyed the quality of the chicken. They were large pieces and we had a good amount of pickles and slaw, making a great slider. The fries were also seasoned perfectly, adding great flavor to each crunch. My husband is a huge Zaxby's fan and has mentioned how unfortunate it is that there are none in California. Dave's Hot Chicken is exceptionally similar in the seasoning, quality, and options. Although the items are a bit pricey, they rival other fast food options in the area. We most certainly will be back for more soon!

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