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    Dave's Hot Chicken

    3.5 (197 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Mozzarella stick, chicken strips and fries
    Diamond T.

    It was okay for me. The mild chicken strips were good with the cheese sauce and whatever the other sauce is they give you. That sauce was really good. The mild mozzarella stick was nasty and old. I bit into it and spit it right out. French fries were okay but tasted old.

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    I came back again because my kids like the spicy chicken, I don't like their chicken it's so salty but I was disgusted and disappointed this establishment is asking a tip ? WTF ! The percentage is like your in the restaurant. No option not to give. I understand this staff are underpaid but why the customers are obligated to tip ? What's the difference between McDonald's, in and out, Arby's and other same service but they are not asking for tips. This is going overboard and shame on this company asking tips, who knows if this employees get the tips. I'm Not recommending this it's trash and despicable !

    Cauliflower Hot Dave's #4: 1 Slider with Fries
    Brandy B.

    We love going to Dave's. The food is amazing and I'm vegetarian so I get the cauliflower sliders. My kids love the chicken. You sign a waiver if you want the hottest spice. I love hot but this is next level. The service is always super nice and they tell you Dave's sauce and honey make the sandwich hit. The music is great and the murals are amazing. We love you Dave's!

    Dave's #3 - one slider, one tender, fries
    Megan E.

    Ordered takeout to experience Dave's for the first time and WOW. The sliders!!! I chose hot for mine and it was the perfect spice level - hot enough where you feel something but comfortable enough to enjoy the entire meal. The chicken was crispy and juicy. The bread was nice and soft. The Dave's sauce perfectly tying everything together. I love spice so I let my curiosity get the best of me and I had to try the reaper tender... I know it's most likely named after the Carolina Reaper pepper but man I sure felt like I saw a glimpse of death after that first bite. This is SPICY. Good thing I had a top loaded shake on deck to alleviate the pain.

    Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Brittney C.

    Me and my husband's first time at Dave's Hot Chicken and our experience was underwhelming. The portion sizes were big and the chicken itself was very tender, juicy, and crunchy but the flavors were not there even when I dipped it in ranch. And the ranch is an additional cost of $1.49. The powdered seasoning that the chicken and fries are coated in is not that great and makes for a weird texture experience. Not bad just not good either. The orange sauce is sweet so you are getting a "sweet and savory experience" but didn't work for me. I tried the chicken and honey (not my vibe) but some may like it! Lastly, fries were crunchy and airy but tasted just like the chicken because of that powder seasoning. Ultimately, it was very mediocre in flavor and the atmosphere at this particular location was not very inviting. Also, women's restroom lock was broken and their shake machine was broken.

    Dave's #3 1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries
    Jessica A.

    Delicious food, fast service, fun ambiance! My go to order is the 1 hot slider and 1 extra hot tender. The fries are perfectly crispy and so good with the sauce they give you. I'm so glad they give you a side of pickles because I really enjoy them with my sandwich! The service is quick and they're always very friendly. This spot is always nice and clean when I go and the art on the walls are so fun!

    mnm milkshake

    Service is horrible, the food was oily and I got no fries . This Dave's is the worst Dave's in Tucson , please head to the heading to marana , it will be worth the drive . I ordered a $9 milkshake , it's was foamy not even milky and it was warm ! We didn't drink it definitely not worth the wait time they take to get the food out and not worth the drive and money ! Never coming back .

    Single Slider
    Brinny S.

    I think the chicken sandwich was decent. I ordered the hot as my heat level, and it was not as hot as I was expecting it to be. The sauces were good, especially the combination of the honey with the Dave's sauce, but nothing mind-blowing. The food took about 15 minutes, and it was a decent amount for about 10 bucks. The chicken pieces in the sliders are pretty big. It was uncomfortably warm inside the restaurant though, which made sitting down to eat your meal in there not the most pleasant experience.

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    Denise K.

    Place is new to town. Big hype. Lots of art. Loud music. (Not a bad thing) Food took a bit but IT'S CHICKEN, EXPECT IT! Great customer service. Food was good. Prices are decent. Everyone enjoyed it. We'll go back.

    2 tenders combo
    Christina Z.

    Solid place overall but if you're looking for the typical Nashville-style hot chicken, it's a little different since the only chicken offerings come in chicken tender form (either tender vs tender in a slider) instead of a choice of breast, thigh, or wing pieces. There are different combos to choose from which come with pickles, a side of fries, piece of toast, and Dave's sauce. After driving by a few times in the weeks after their opening, we finally found a time when the line wasn't completely out the door and got our food within 30 minutes. The chicken is tasty overall and isn't dry at all. We tried the tenders combo and the 1 tender and 1 slider combo. The mild and medium heat levels were just right for us, and the pickles and creaminess of Dave's sauce helped balance the spices. The slider comes with a slaw which adds a freshness to the sandwich. Since they're fairly new, there are a few kinks I think they're working still out in terms of managing lines and orders - we ordered online another time and it took about an hour to get our food, but hope that things will settle out as they get into the swing of things because the chicken is pretty delicious.

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    2 years ago

    Food was inedible (gross) and expensive. Restaurant was dirty and nothing was stocked. Will not go back

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    3 years ago

    Great service, and the food is delicious, definitely going back soon!

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    3 years ago

    Wow, this place was amazing the chicken everything about it was delicious I recommend going here

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    3 years ago

    Dave's hot chicken is the best place to eat when you smoke. A fatty they got the best chicken in the 520

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    3 years ago

    Very good food. Fast, pleasant service. Chicken was perfectly seasoned and moist. Fries and Mac and cheese very good as well.

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    Love the music that they play in the background and the food is always tasty. And whenever I enter they always greet with a smile

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    3 years ago

    Terrific chicken slider. Popeyes finally has competition. Nice folks and fast. I'll be back.

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    3 years ago

    Pretty cool spot , chicken is pretty tasty. Recommend if you want something different in Tucson.

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    3 years ago

    Fast even though there was a long line. Food was delicious. Worth the price. Decor was interesting

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    3 years ago

    Food was delicious and the service was great. Friendly service and fun atmosphere. Recommend. We will be back.

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    3 years ago

    Really good seasoned food hot the flavor hot, however I didn't expect it to be as spicy as it was. It was too hot.

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    3 years ago

    Is the food good? Yes. Is it wait in line for an hour good? No. Really disappointed w the wait time. Not worth it.

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    3 years ago

    Daves hot chicken is amazing. 10/10. It's chicken. It's cheese. It's wonderful!!!!!!!

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    3 years ago

    Waited almost an hour for 2 meals. Got medium flavor chicken wasn't even good, too much seasoning.

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    Glad you were able to handle it!!! Thanks for the love!

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    The food takes way too long to come out & move w no urgency in the restaurant while people are waiting!!!!!

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    Great food for chicken tenders and sandwiches. Starting off great in Tucson. Hopefully they add more locations.

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    3 years ago

    I could have Dave's in my mouth the whole day, I love having Dave's after a hard workday, Definitely the best meat.

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    Dave can be in my mouth any day. Dave's meat is the best meat ever. I definetly recommend to someone who wants good meat and good service

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