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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    4.2 (849 reviews)
    ModerateChicken Shop, Halal
    Open 11:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Dave's #2: 2 Sliders w/ Fries
    Kathryn S.

    Dave's Hot Chicken in PB hit! Not just hype but actual crispy chicken with a good amount of spice. Crinkle cut fries were definitely a plus for me, you don't really see those served anymore. Service was smooth and came out quick. Outdoor seating with a beach breeze is always a plus. Good spot to grab something filling after walking around PB.

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    Terrible, they are horrible people with no good morals didn't give us napkins either. They made me fill up my water cup with water. There was also hair in my food I would upload a photo but idk how.

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    Matthew C.

    Small location in PB. Not enough chairs to go with the table and you it shows they don't care about the cleanliness of the dining area. While there is a high volume of people coming thru, in my 45 minutes here the trash stayed overflowing and eventually just falling on the floor. Food is on par with other locations so good consistency there, but other than being right down the street from the beach this location of the franchise is by far the wor

    Sue D.

    10-10-2025 My spouse and I came here right when they opened the door. We were the very first customers to place our order; it took 15 minutes for or food. We had #2 2 Sliders: 1 hot, 1 reaper (must sign a waiver) with fries $14.99 ($12.99 on the menu) and mac & cheese $4.29. I am not a fan of fast food, their chicken however changed my perspective. It was tender, juicy and tasty finger liking good! Mac & cheese, creamy and melts in your mouth delicious! Rating: 3/5 service, due to long wait 5/5 chicken 4/5 overall

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    Courtney L.

    I've lived here for 6 years and for some reason this is the first time I have tried this! I have been waiting to for a long time. I love spicy chicken sandwiches. You order at the counter or touch screen and then come to the back to wait for your order, I like the screen that shows where you are in the line up. It's a little bright and loud but it fits the vibe and decor. For the food itself I got the slider and tender meal. I wanted a little of each !! It came with fries and a sauce. I would say it was a lot of food. My fiancé also got a combo and I would say next time we will share fries. We also tried the mozzarella stick. Yum. We only ordered one and that was enough for me. I really liked the breading on the items. It was thin with a little texture. The chicken was moist. It also comes with pickles and a slice a bread with the sauce. Honestly it was a good amount of food for the price. I forgot to take a photo of the food because I was so excited to eat it. I would say if you are around it's worth a try

    Honey ALL over everything ... EVERY time ... it's ridiculous
    heidi v.

    I always order Dave's ... the last few times it's been such a mess .. the saucy bites? With all of the money you're making perhaps come up with better packaging ... the honey pours out and ruins everything in the bag along with the fact now the honey is off of the chicken ... if it wasn't for how delicious it all is I'd stop but I'd figure they'd fix the issue ... also, I order the kale salad and this time there were huge pickles in it ... and I'm allergic ... it has never come with pickles ... looks like someone accidentally dropped them in there ... door dash wouldn't refund the order ... anyhow ... maybe put the "saucy bites" in a to-go container that doesn't have holes. Just a thought

    Grace F.

    I've had good experiences at other Dave's Hot Chickens at other locations but this was not it. The customer service was poor, we were not greeted and the worker looked like they didn't even want to be there. The service was also slow and when I was ordering it seemed like they didn't know what I was ordering. I had to repeat myself multiple times even though it was a combo option. After waiting almost 30 minutes for my order, I opened the box and there was a long hair in it. The kitchen staff all had hair nets but the people working the front did not and looked like they were laughing blaming eachother. They also did not apologize and instead started jokingly accusing eachother of whose it was immediately. They did however give me a new one and the chicken sandwhich itself was great. The food I would give a 4/5 but the service and experience was a 1/5

    Raymond A.

    Still crushin it like the rockstars you are!! A top 2 late night PB spot. The chickens is forever goood!!

    Chicken sliders with fries !
    John W.

    Wow. Wow. Wow. Kids told me about this place but I was a doubter. Fast food? Ok but, arguably the best hot chicken I've ever had. Fries were top shelf. If I wasn't worried about heart disease I'd eat here ever single day.

    Georgina R.

    Worst customer service. I came in for a fundraiser and was greeted with attitude by the young man behind the counter when I tried to scan the QR code. The service was also extremely slow, I waited a long time for my food. I will not be coming to this location again.

    Order number 1
    Tune N.

    The chicken was very tinder and fresh, and the fries were crispy, loved the fries seasoning. It's my first time so I started with mild- def will come back to try it with little more spice! The ambiance depends on the day/ might- since this one is PB, the younger vibes are all over the place especially after 12 am.. service is great, and fast.

    2pc Dave's #1: 2 Tenders w/ Fries
    Amelia S.

    Dave's is a colorful place for quick serve hot chicken. The tenders are large and come with fries, Mac and cheese, or kale slaw. DD, who is a Wingstop fan, liked Dave's chicken better. Service was quick and friendly. The dining room is pretty spacious and decorated with colorful graffiti-type art. Definitely worth checking out!

    #Dave's #2:     2 Sliders w/ Fries
    Maya C.

    This was my first time trying Dave's Hot Chicken and the food was pretty good. We placed an order for pickup and everything was hot and ready when we picked up our order. The service was good and I would recommend if you're in the area.

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    This is genuinely the best place to go for chicken. Customer service is amazing- Jasmine treated us with great kindness! Will go here again

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    Amazing service thanks to Jasmin she was very helpful and keeps the restaurant very clean.

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    Great and welcoming service by Jasmine, and this restaurant was cleaner than i've seen it in awhile.

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    35 minute wait for a fast food restaurant is crazy. Also super dirty and crowded. They seem super understaffed as well.

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    The food here was absolutely great and the milkshake was amazing I loved the chicken it was even better than I imagined

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    Ask the Community - Dave's Hot Chicken

    Why are fries half size now, compared to 6 months ago?

    I'd love to know the same thing. Prolly gettin a lot more food orders

    Is the chicken hand slaughtered? Where is the chicken from?

    It's mechanical

    Is the chicken hand slaughtered zabihah halal? Usually those are crescent and tahir.

    Yup

    Is the location in San Diego halal?

    Yes we are Halal!

    Is the chicken served halal hand slaughtered?

    Yes it is. They have a certificate on the wall.

    Are there gluten free options? Or any plans to add any to the menu?

    The slaw and fries are gluten free. I've asked for gluten free chicken and they are working on it, but they'll never have a 100% gluten free kitchen, so it wouldn't work if you have celiac.

    The voicemail says that we can order our food online to pick up however, order online ordering does not work on Uber Eats, Grub Hub, Door Dash, Postmates, or your own website. How'd do you suggest we place an order?

    https://www.toasttab.com/dhc-pacificbeach/v3 I used this link to order today.

    Doesn't seem like take out is optional. I've been trying since they opened and it's always said closed?

    Hello! We are open for takeout and we have limited hours of online ordering ability through our website and our affiliates for delivery!

    Online ordering for this location says closed. Is that going to change soon?

    It lets you order for pickup on Door Dash!

    Do you have to wait in that crazy line if you order on Door Dash for pickup or is there a separate line?

    Hello! We have a side entrance for orders that were placed through our online platforms. Thanks!

    Why am I not able to place a online order and there phone isn't answering calls?

    They're a little too popular right now and demand prevents them. Only option is to go and wait in line.

    Are they open? Dine in, takeout, delivery?

    Yes, they are open. No dine-in. I tried calling in an order and was unable to. I also tried to order online-- also unsuccessful. I had to stand in line with everyone else...the one thing I didn't want to do, lol! Takeout and, supposedly, delivery.

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    The Kebab Shop

    The Kebab Shop

    4.3
    (2.3k reviews)
    8.1 mi
    $$
    Healthy dining
    Halal

    Food was amazing! Came out quick and fresh…read more Went out for lunch with my coworkers and everything was great.

    I was on jury duty today and I wanted to have some Shawarma so I looked up on yelp and found the…read moreK-pop shop was about a 20 minute walk away. The menu was a bit confusing, but I know that I like grilled veggies and Greek salad and then Ike was able to pick my protein that I wanted so that seemed easy enough. The base price with falafel or chicken Shawarma was Close to $16 but since I chose the meat, they added two dollars to my total. It took about 10 minutes for them to assemble my meal, but my veggies were cooked fresh on the stove, which was really nice. They tasted very freshly cooked just as they would as if I had cooked them myself at home. I was there about 1245 on a Monday and there were a few people there and they had some takeout orders so my order took about 10 minutes before I could walk out the door with it. They had a nice condiment bar where you could pick out some yogurt with dill sauce and then they're famous garlic yogurt sauce, as well as a jalapeño sauce And another spicy hot one that I would never try. When I got back to the jury room to eat my meal, I saw that there was a nice quantity of the fresh salad and the grilled vegetables but the meat was piled high! The employees were working efficiently and the place was spotless and orderly.

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    HillCrust Pizza

    HillCrust Pizza

    4.7
    (425 reviews)
    6.1 mi
    $$
    Vegan friendly
    Halal

    I don't say this lightly HillCrust serves the best pizza I've ever had. From the first bite, it was…read moreclear this place is on a different level. The flavors were bold, fresh, and perfectly balanced in a way that's hard to find anywhere else. But let's talk about the crust, because it truly deserves its own moment. It was absolutely incredible the kind of crust that makes you rethink every pizza you've had before. The texture, the chew, the flavor all dialed in to perfection. And the drinks menu? Solid selection that paired beautifully with the food. Whether you're grabbing take out or sitting down, they've got you covered. HillCrust isn't just a pizza spot it's an experience. Highly recommend to anyone who takes their pizza seriously. I'll definitely be back!

    Horrible, horrible customer service. The pizza was good but will not be patronizing this…read moreestablishment again based on their response to an issue I had. I ordered a cheese pizza with fresh ricotta for delivery. I received a margherita pizza. I contacted the platform I ordered through and they told me they spoke with the manager, and he said he "could not refund because that's how they make their pizzas". When I replied that was not true with photo evidence, the restaurant then said they had made another pizza and "a guy" came to pick it up. I told them I neither received another pizza, nor was I even informed I would be getting another pizza. Then they said the manager told them that *I* came and picked up the pizza. 1 - I'm female. 2 - I was too sick to leave my house to walk to the restaurant across the street, I was absolutely not getting in my car to drive anywhere. It's unfortunate because I would have come back here because the food quality was good but I work in hospitality myself and it's clear these people don't care about retaining customers. There are enough other pizza places to choose from that treat you way better.

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    Shawarma Guys

    Shawarma Guys

    4.6
    (1.5k reviews)
    8.6 mi
    $$

    We heard about Shawarma guys from YT featuring best food spots in San Diego. We went to their South…read morePark branch. We were initially aiming for the crispy shawarma however only Mira Mesa and La Mesa does it. So I guess that's next on our list! The wraps were unexpectedly big! This is probably the biggest wrap I ever had! Generous with meat and veggies. Their wagyu egg rolls are definitely must have! Falafel fries is really good too! All of these perfectly paired with their garlic sauces. My favorite is spicy lemon garlic! The staff are very knowledgeable about their menu. It's a food truck set up and there's mini standing tables for alfresco dining. SG was definitely lived up to the title #1 restaurant in the country on Yelp!

    Came here on a Wednesday night around 8:30pm. I ordered online in advance and just waited outside…read morefor my order. There were plenty of parking spots around this time. Not really an ambience since there's not much as far as a dining room. There are a couple of cocktail tables where you could eat. After ordering online at 20:20pm, my estimated pick up time was 8:39pm and got the order at 9:03pm. The cashier informed me their chicken is taking a while and added extra time to the wait. It probably would've been faster if they weren't so backed up. I ordered the Wagyu beef and chicken shawarma plate for me and my wife to share. I added 3 falafels and pita bread on top of it. The food was still fresh when I got home 15 mins later. Everything was good and just enough for us two. Also, I'm not sure why there's a range of where they may be located on Yelp since this is just a food truck that seems to be permanent at this location.

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    Falafel Plate ($13) comes w/ yellow rice, hummus, tabouli and pita bread
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    Khyber Pass Zarparan

    Khyber Pass Zarparan

    4.4
    (968 reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$

    Incredible restaurant in the heart of Hillcrest! So hearty and flavorful - absolutely adored…read moreeverything we ordered: - mantu: topped with ground meat, these were so savory and delicious - aushak: bright flavor profile from the leeks made it a perfect pairing for the yogurt dill sauce - aush: comfort food soup with noodles! - the chicken and beef were spiced + charbroiled to perfection. too good with the upgraded raisin carrot rice. accompanied with heart and a spicy pepper. the service was amazing. absolutely above and beyond. the dining room featured high ceilings and unique art. can't wait to return.

    I was planning a lunch date with a dear friend today, and she mentioned she'd never tried Afghan…read morefood. Since we were going to be in Hillcrest, we chose Khyber Pass - and wow, what an incredible decision. This was easily some of the best food I've had in a very long time. We started with the Bolani. Absolute perfection. It had a beautiful crunch, perfectly seasoned filling, and none of that sogginess I often run into with Bolani elsewhere. We could've ordered another plate and been thrilled. Next came the Aushak with ground beef: one of my all-time favorite Afghan dishes. Think of it like delicate leek-filled ravioli topped with savory meat and tangy yogurt. It hit all the right notes. We also shared the Kofta Kabob, served with grilled vegetables and fluffy basmati rice. The seasoning was spot on, and the meat was juicy and tender, similar to Persian koobideh, but truly memorable in its own way. Our server recommended the Afghan Yaghoot Chalao (Cherry Curry) with chicken. Yes, cherries! Sweet, sour, rich, bright. I had to resist the urge to literally lick my plate clean. And then: the Qabuli Palao with lamb. I do not like lamb. My friend loves it, so I agreed...and I'm so glad I did. I genuinely loved this dish. The saffron-coriander rice with carrots and raisins was aromatic and comforting, and the lamb was tender and flavorful. If you're hesitant about lamb, trust me, this dish might convert you. Portions were generous, we came hungry, and still left with leftovers. I also ordered the house-made Doogh, a mint yogurt drink. It's not for everyone, but it's pure comfort to me. We finished with hot tea infused with cardamom, black for me, green for my friend, and it was the perfect close to a perfect meal. I told our server that this food was even more delicious than what my mother makes. I'm Afghan born and raised in San Diego. That is not a compliment I give lightly. I believe the restaurant is under newer management since around 2020/2021. I last ate here in 2015, and even back when it was on Convoy in the late '90s, and this is the best it has ever been. I highly, highly recommend Khyber Pass to anyone: adventurous eaters, first-timers, comfort-food seekers, well everyone. I'll definitely be back, and next time I'm saving room for dessert.

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    Wet Tacos

    Wet Tacos

    4.9
    (54 reviews)
    9.5 mi

    I usually don't just crave tacos but mannnn! I had these for the first time on Sunday and came back…read moreTuesday just for some more! Service is always fast and friendly! A lot of seating outside. Only street parking. I got the trio. So the beef, garlic shrimp and fried the veggie one. Update on my veggie tacos: came back and Marco fixed it anddd I just want to say I'm going to be so sad when they leave!! Thank you for everything! We will be back!!

    I'm not even sure if I had ever tried a wet taco before I had theirs. It's been a while since my…read morelast one, but I still remember how phenomenal it tasted. And their customer service has always been on point. I remember one time I ordered through IG or over the phone and there was a mix-up. I thought I was ordering tacos, but ended up getting their quesadillas instead, and it was a lot of food. Needless to say, I had lunch for days lol. Honestly, it was a pretty great accident. It's been a while since the Mrs and I grabbed tacos from them since we moved from The Enclave, so I think we're definitely overdue. Also, they're big dog lovers, which is a huge plus for us. They always showed so much love to our black German Shepherd every time we pulled up. Their food is something special...always handled with care and made with obvious love. I really hope we start seeing them around Chula Vista more in the near future. If you're reading this, please support them. They're great people making great food, and it won't hurt your wallet either. Thanks guys! And RIP THOR!!!!

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