I have always been skeptical of these pop up hot chicken joints, but let me tell you this was amazing! I ordered the #3 combo of a slider and tender with fries, and an order of elotes. The chicken patties used are top tier- full juicy filets, no hard edges or flattened out stringy pieces. It was cooked and seasoned to perfection as I chose "hot" and it was not too much. The pickles were great and the coleslaw on the sandwich. The fries are the biggest crinkle cut and perfectly cooked. The Elotes were also amazing with the spicy mayo. It was very good and I'll be going back! 5/5 read more

Lava Hot Chicken - #3 combo with elotes, I did already eat the slider before pic - Chicken Wings Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

Just had my first visit to Lava Hot Chicken and it did not disappoint Such a great lunch spot--portion sizes are solid for the price, and everything came out fresh and flavorful. Jason ordered the Lava #1 (2 mild strips) and I got the Lava #2 (2 hot chicken sliders). The "hot" was more of a medium kick, while the mild still had great flavor without much heat--so definitely approachable for anyone easing into spice. I also helped myself get some mac & cheese since it was a cold and rainy day, but to be honest I probably would've gotten some mac & cheese anyways. Delicious! Also have to shout out Alex--super patient, helpful with the menu, and honestly just great service all around. He anticipated what we needed before we even had to ask, which you don't see often. Really made the experience even better. And I have to add--I'm usually not a fan of crinkle fries, but these were actually spot on. We'll definitely be back! read more

Lava Hot Chicken - ##2 2 Sliders (hot) W/ Fries, Mac & Cheese, lemonade - Chicken Wings Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

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First time in here and ordered the slider( slaw on the side) and tender combo with fries and a drink. The portion size for the price is amazing and two people could probably eat off of one combo. The special dipping sauce is definitely better than canes sauce and pairs well with the chicken which was nice and juicy and seasoned crinkle cut fries. I ordered the medium spice and it does have some kick so if you prefer less spice order the spice x option. It's a small hidden place with a nice decorative inside with the walls painted to match the restaurant theme. Service was nice and friendly as well. I will definitely be back! read more

Lava Hot Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

New spot in Rowlett, TX behind the CVS at Dalrock Crossing Center. I tried the next-to-hottest level of spiciness, and not even as spicy as Chiloso's. Very polite & helpful counter staff if you are not familiar with their menu. For regulars, self-ordering is done on the screen on the counter. Take-out, or delivery boxes are sturdy, and sealed with a big sticker. A buddy gave me his coupon, I had never tried Lava Hot Chicken before. So, to get their new Hot Chicken Tacos.... You MUST purchase a #1, #2, or #3 Meal. I got the Sliders meal to go with the 5 tacos deal. Got home, everything stayed warm in these boxes, and the spiciness was not as hot as the hype! Good ingredients, good bite & chew on the white chicken meat tenders. Buns were soft, fries were a bit hotter than the chicken! Hot Chicken Tacos were decent, the flour tortilla had a nice texture, did not fall apart, easy to eat! I did not try the Maple Waffle fries, sounds delicious! Desserts are cold parfaits; crumbled Oreos & creme, or creamy Mocha BEERS in bottle or can, sold for dine-in only, must have ID. Sodas, juices, waters, and Ice slush drinks. The facility was spotless! Two very clean restrooms, locking, ADA complaint. Simple small tables for 4. Outdoor umbrella-covered small tables. The urban spray paint "art" theme is not seen around here, is very colorful. Parking situation is cramped with popular Chiloso's nearby, so be careful of others in a rush. 4 stars because of the narrow menu offering, BUT adding Cold Beers bumped it up to 5 Stars, well played! read more

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I give this place a 13/30. Service was good and the place looks nice. My main issue is the food. Unfortunately it just wasn't good for a hot chicken place. The chicken tasted like spicy lemon pepper (some people might like that) but done bad. The mac and cheese was wet mush and flavorless. read more

Lava Hot Chicken - #1 2 Tenders W/ Fries #3 Slider & Tender W/ Fries Mac & Cheese - Chicken Wings Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

I stumbled upon Lava one weekend in early Aug 2025. It's nicely tucked in a corner in a Dalrock shopping strip. Location: I opine being in that corner may be challenging especially if the food and service aren't good, it needs to be GREAT. Aesthetically- it's ok looks new and clean, the outdoor patio area is well done especially if csr traffic increases. Service: the man at the register when I visited lacks personality and hospitality, he wasn't as warm and inviting as I'd imagine given the business is new. Could just be his personality, Id recommend you adding someone more personable, friendly and engaging at the register and assigned this guy to the office or kitchen detail. Now I don't know if this was an employee or the owner regardless assign them to the office. Food: the chicken was cooked while I waited so it was hot and tasty I did find it alittle salty, I wasn't crazy about the batter on the chicken. Listen, would I return probably not, it's another chicken place... I wish the owners much success though. read more

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The question I ponder is how and why I didn't recognize how much I liked this place. Now I know .... Food: Fresh and very flavorful. Two sliders, hot, and crinkle fries #2. Very large chicken beasts. Service: A smile and very helpful/nice gentleman. Ambiance: Colorful, artistic walls, with comfortable seating and easy to enjoy your meal. Plenty of other choices on the menu, including large selection of drinks and even some desserts. Well worth it so I suggest you give it a try and see. read more

I wanted to support a local business, but I feel like I was robbed of my money tonight. I ordered the 20 chicken tenders, and what I got was a bunch of pieces of chicken no bigger than my thumb. I placed six chicken "tenders" on a medium sized paper plate with a penny in the middle so that you could reference just how tiny they are. I thought this order would feed a couple of people, but we had to end up going to Taco Bell after we saw what we paid for. read more

Lava Hot Chicken - minuscule "chicken tenders?" - Chicken Wings Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

Came here on a whim and their chicken is very well seasoned definitely in the top 3 best chicken wings I've ever had. The spices they use are amazing the food was fresh and the woman who served me upfront was very courteous. The inside is small but the art designs on the walls are unique and cool there is also outside seating. Give this place a try if you're nearby you won't regret it. read more

Lava Hot Chicken - 10 piece bone in mild dry rub chicken wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

I came here so excited to finally have a hot chicken place in Rowlett!!! We finally got one!!! This place is no joke. I go to many hot chicken places around Dfw and in Nashville (Hattie b's/Princes/Rickys/Daves/Luckys) and this one hits the spot The chicken was well seasoned with flavor and spice, the chicken was big and juicy! I'm obsessed with the honey mustard sauce that paired well with the fries and chicken. I appreciated the soda fountain options and the delicious homemade deserts! The mousse was OUTSTANDING!! The staff was attentive and kind!! The outdoor seating and easy parking is a bonus too! read more

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Chicken was juicy, fresh, we got no spice, mild and extra hot. They were all great, next time definitely trying the fire! Guy at the counter was very nice, walked us through it with great descriptions to help us decide on what to get. They need to open one in Lavon! read more

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I love supporting small businesses. I have ordered Chicken and waffles from this place and there was some issues with inconsistency in spice. Right after he got the feed back the owner personally called me and apologized and he made it right. I love that he cares about his customers and his business read more

Ok, this is my new favorite place! I had the lava strips/tenders and my son had the sandwich. Both went with heat level Hot. Amazing! Even the big crinkle cut fries are JUST the way I like them, crispy! Didn't get soggy on the ride home. Lava sauce was tasty too! Go check them out! read more

Hidey ho folks. Saw this joint going to get my nicotine kick. Oddly in the same strip mall as a Wing Stop. It is very different tho. Straight up it is not fast. The however, it is damn good. The fries needed a few in the air fryer at home to crisp them up but the slider was legit good. I got the fire one I believe and even tho the price was a bit up there the size of the meat was very good. The sauce, pickles, bun and slaw were good. Probably coulda put a little more slaw on there but I'm not going to think of it as a big deal. Definitely check it out. The base coating was zippy, so buyer beware heh. I'll definitely be back again. read more

Great spice , nicely portioned , not quantity over quality , I will go back again. Not sure I could handle anything more than Hot read more

Lava Hot Chicken - Chicken tender , slider and fries , the #3 Hot - Chicken Wings Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

Wow, super friendly folks. Mighty tasty chicken, slaw and fries. I look forwards to working my way thru the menu.

To start off with I would probably rate this place 3.5 stars, but that's not an option. We tried the sliders, the chicken and waffle, the tenders, wet lemon pepper wings, fries and mac and cheese. Every was okay, nothing was amazing (although the wet lemon pepper wings were hands down the best thing we had). It definitely wasn't bad and I'm sure the fact that almost everything we got was with no spice (the chicken and waffle we got mild) played a role, but even then I think the chicken was just too dry for me. I think I would eat here again, since it is so close and I like to support local, if I can. I just wouldn't say this is amazing. Also the staff was nice so that's always enough for me to be more forgiving of other imperfections. read more

The sliders are massive, def bigger than what i would consider a slider. The fries were well seasoned and the flavor on everything was good. The chicken was juicy as well! We ordered DoorDash but had a nice handwritten note from Lava Hot Chicken thanking us for our order. We will for sure be ordering again! read more

Highly recommend the sliders. The service is fast and I got my food to go. The hot was the perfect heat, anything above would be to spicy read more

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I believe the owner of this place took my order the very first time I came here, he's really polite, he seems to be really proud of his business, restaurant is neat and clean and the food was good and fresh, chicken tenders are bigger than I expected them to and the fries are great and crunchy, the sauce is perfect too, this place is now one of my go to spots read more

Out of this world service and experience! I ordered the Lava Chunks with Fries Extra Hot and a side Chicken Tender at their Fire level. The flavor and heat were outstanding on everything. Even the decor inside was a 10/10. I cannot recommend this establishment enough. I will eat there every time i'm in the area. read more

Lava Hot Chicken - Chicken Wings Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

Everyone was very nice. The place is clean and inviting. The chicken had a very good flavor. I did not like the sauce. I guess it was honey mustard and vinegar? I would suggest adding another flavor of sauce or at least have ranch. The fries were really good and good portion. The iced tea is not good. It needs to be freshly brewed. read more

The owner is such a humble sweet guy !! The food looked and tasted amazing definitely a 10/10 would recommend very filling as well , the place is colorful and clean love the vibe here .The food is also fried in beef tallow !!!! read more

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Once you go, you know. The absolute best chicken you will ever enjoy. Fresh, incredible heats and the sauce is like none other. You will get hooked and will make it a frequent experience. Dine in and enjoy the outdoor seating with a beverage of choice or take away. Excellent service. You will not be disappointed. Since discovery of this unique gem I actually have the #1 hot, several times a week now and lose weight. I watch closely what I eat and this chicken is working. read more

Nice and clean facilities, cozy little outdoor seating area. Food is great. The chicken was fantastic, with more of a dry rub on it. Flavorful and tender. Good fries too. Got the 2x chicken sliders at the Hot level(level 2 of 4). Staff is friendly. Definitely recommended. read more

I went here 2 days after opening and then came back the next day just to bring my wife because I was that excited and knew she would love it too. Honestly, I will let my picture of the food do most of the talking. The portion sizes are massive, approximately 1 lb of chicken and the chicken is coated with spices. Hands down one of the best places in Rowlett for food. The owners are really nice and they also home bake their desserts, which I highly rate. read more

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Great new addition to the area! We love Hattie B's in Nashville and were so excited to try this and wow we were so impressed! Can't wait to go back! read more

Amazing service and good the location is big and looks really nice and clean definitely coming back when I'm the area read more

Lava Hot Chicken - 2 2. Two Sliders With Fries - Chicken Wings Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

Today was my third trip to lava hot chicken. This place never disappoints! Food is always good and service is outstanding! They now have chicken wings! Ordered the 10 piece and couldn't eat them all! They're huge wings! read more

The food was packed with flavor, and the portions were generous--more than enough to satisfy. We were thoroughly impressed with the quality and taste of every dish. Without a doubt, we'll be coming back again soon read more

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The chicken here is 10/10. The best seasoning ever. The chicken is so tender it just melts in your mouth. I've been here multiple times over that past few weeks after first trying it and they have a customer for life. read more

Everything is amazing!! But the sauce just NEEDS Work Because the sauce is repetitive and it overwhelms the flavorI say make it compliment the chicken and less acidy. read more

We tried this spot today on a whelm. We got enough for 4 adults. We were dissatisfied. The chicken seemed to be seasoned with ONLY the hot sauce, which was rather heavily applied. The fries were mushy. The loaded fries added macaroni noodles & some form of salad/slaw to the mushiness. The concept seems sound, but the execution needs work. read more

Took my granddaughter there for the first time since we've moved to the area and it was something different but the taste was good. I would definitely be going back. read more

This chicken is amazing! The breading is crisp and full of flavor. Portions are very large. Seriously, 1-2 tenders are plenty! The french fries are crisp and well spiced. Must try the maple waffle fries. They really counter the spicy heat in the chicken. If you buy spicy fast food chicken, I would recommend that you start with the mild heat. The restaurant is decorated in an upbeat style, and the place is kid-friendly. Service was quick and very friendly. Highly recommend! read more

When I first walked in, I was greeted with a smile.The food was great there was many spice levels, I chose mild amazing. I got the the number 1 the tenders are big and juicy! The artwork was just amazing it was very cool seeing this new place with creativity. 10/10 would come here again read more

Lava Hot Chicken - Artwork - Chicken Wings Near Me - Rowlett, Texas

Fries are great, chicken is juicy. They don't lie- it's spicy- tread lightly. Huge portions, can't go wrong!

Would recommend this in a heartbeat. My husband went in to order our food, the owner was working on a new cheesy powder covered chicken tender (which he said was one of the best things he's ever eaten, please add it to the menu!). I got the slider and tender (in no spice) and he got the two tenders in hot. All of it was amazing! A little pricey, but plenty of food. The flavor is absolutely worth it! The chicken was so tender and flakey, but the coating was super crispy and seasoned so well. 100/10. (Also mentioning great service!!! Everyone was so nice). No picture because we demolished the food! read more

Husband and I ate here for our first time- atmosphere was nice, clean, and relaxed. Service was quick and friendly. Food was fresh and hot, tasted so flavorful and yummy. I got hot sliders and my husband got mild. The hot was definitely flamin, but super good! Our only complaint (not a big deal) was the sandwiches only had 1 pickle slice... 2-3 pickle slices would've been nice! Also, PTL that they fry everything in BEEF TALLOW!!! Yay!!! Overall, fabulous and will definitely be back!!! Highly recommend! read more

We had 10 piece wings (spicy) they are amazing with spices I've never had on wings! They were huge wings and drumsticks- twice the size of Wingstops. The slider was really the size of a large sandwich with a massive chicken tender- at least 8 ozs of chicken- so tender & juicy! Coleslaw and pickle on Hawaiian sweet bread- wow! French fries were cooked perfect. We had loaded fries as well- lava sauce is so good and tasty! Lava mousse is decadent- like tiramisu...Oreo parfait is yummy too! This place is the bomb.. it blows Dave's Hot Chicken away. Seasoning is great.. I got mild but the spicy is a step warmer. Marinated chicken, all cooked in Beef Tallow-even the fries!! Coleslaw and Mac-n-cheese is so homemade- you can tell!! We have visited 4 times and it is prefect every time. The owner is so friendly and really does a great job with cleanliness and fun atmosphere. You will not be disappointed- go this weekend!!! read more