The chicken was definitely the crunchiest in San Diego. Service was nice. Food came out very fast.

Thursdays at The Red Chickz is too good to pass up! $2 per Chicken Strip is amazing! They are not just any chicken strip, they are quite big and packed with flavor. The seasoning on them is so tasty. I seriously enjoyed them. I also got Texas Toast and Donut Holes. They were awesome too! They were busy when I went which is always a good sign. Means they are popular for good food. They have indoor and outdoor seating. The restaurant itself was super clean. I love all the quotes and sayings on the walls. The staff were awesome! Everyone I encountered was really nice. I gotta go back and try some other items since I seriously enjoyed the strips! read more

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The best, crunchiest, and juiciest chicken tenders I've ever had! They're always so fresh and piping hot when served, no matter what day or time it is. We've gone here several times and the quality of their food never wavers. Everything we've had here has always been so delicious--from the chicken tenders, to the sides and milkshakes... it's all *chef's kiss*! I will always, always come back to Red Chickz. If you're a chicken tenders kind of person, you definitely have to come here. read more

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Not going to lie, I definitely died a bit when I tried this place. Turns out, I've never had dry rub spicy heat before and it is definitely not the same as wet sauce spice. Learned that the hard way. Once the initial shock faded, I did still enjoy our meal. Overall, my guy and I both thought the chicken was just a bit above average, despite having a higher cost. HOWEVER, they only provide 1 small thing of sauce! That is soo rude and upsetting! Just have large tubs of sauce available for people if the individual packets are too expensive. Also, for what we paid, they could've at least given a decent slice of bread instead of a sad slice of wonder bread. Chicken is 3.5, but rounding down because of the lack of sauce included. read more

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The honey butter chicken sandwich is elite, especially when you add that Strawberry Milkshake!! the tenders have the perfect crunch and the Mac n Cheese is awesome. They've got $2 Tenders on Thursdays. The staff brought the energy and made it some of the most fun I've had in a long time. Overall this place is fire and I'll definitely be back. read more

The Red Chickz - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Yes!!!! And damn, the chicken, shrimp, and cauliflower at The Red Chickz really are as crunchy as they claim. I've been a hot chicken fan ever since my production team and I worked the CMAs over a decade ago, so I know good hot chicken when I taste it. The seasoning here is savory, addictive, and absolutely delicious. Now, full disclosure: I love hot chicken... but hot chicken does not love me. So I always order their Cool (no heat) version, and every single time it is fantastic. Their tenders are beautifully crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and generously sized. They're so substantial that you can easily make a full sandwich out of them , especially if you add their delicious Texas toast. And let's talk about the shrimp: these are not little shrimp. They are basically the size of prawns, and honestly, some of the best fried shrimp I've had in North County. I'd even say they're better than what I've had at some seafood spots nearby. But my absolute favorite thing on the menu? The cauliflower.As a kid, I never liked cauliflower, but The Red Chickz completely changed my mind. Their cauliflower is outrageously good , crunchy, flavorful, and seriously craveable. Lately, I've been perfectly happy ordering just the cauliflower, Texas toast, and fries because it's that good. A few more standouts: Fries: thick, hearty, steak fry-style, and excellent Mac & cheese: one of the best I've had anywhere Salads: fresh, crisp, and generously portioned Fried cheese curds: squeaky, creamy, and delicious Honestly, I could easily make a full meal out of just the sides and salads. Big thumbs up to The Red Chickz, crunchy, flavorful, and consistently satisfying. I'm looking forward to a very crunchy relationship with this place. Cheers! read more

The Red Chickz - Cauliflower Bites - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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This place lives to the hype I will say!! After walking around the mall I wanted a quick bite to each for lunch. This place is pretty big with a lot of seating both inside and outside. This reminds me a lot of Dave's Hot Chicken but I think this is 10x better. I got the original chicken sandwich, added some pepper jack cheese (reccomended by the staff and I will say amazing) with a side of wedge fries. Service was great, the staff were super friendly. The portions are big! I wasn't aware but M-F from 11-2pm they do lunch specials for 9.99! Loooove! Next time I'm in Carlsbad I'll come back !! Check it out if you're in the area! read more

The Red Chickz - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Tried this Nashville style chicken place, and was pleased. The breading was nice and crispy, and was not dried out. I ordered the original sandwich, with the Bonfire heat, and it did not disappoint, it was spicy, and delicious. The employees were friendly, and fast to take orders, and wait times for quick. The place looked nice and clean and welcoming, my only complaint is that there are lots of windows and sitting next to the windows it does get very warm. Will definitely try again. read more

Awesome service, friendly staff, crunchy chicken that's one of the best I've had! We live far and we make the time to stop here when we can!

If you like dry rub chicken this place is for you. The chicken itself - so juicy ! The outside crunch on the chicken - amazing. Staff - nothing remarkable but professional for sure :) The taste of the dry rub- kinda lacking for me. I would skip the mini donuts. Could only taste the dough and it was a bit dry inside. I don't think I'll be running back to red chickz anytime soon. read more

Great crispy fried chicken, great service. Best in San Diego area. Very clean, great location. read more

The Red Chickz - Menu - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Made my kids happy. We had a day at the mall and the kids wanted chicken and red chicks hit the spot. One child was excited about the Mac and Cheese and the others were excited about the chicken fingers. Very convenient, fast and easy read more

The Red Chickz - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Listen, paisans -- saw a TikTok about Red Chickz and I got nostalgic enough to make the hundred‑mile pilgrimage from San Diego. I was picturing big, glorious chicken tenders. What arrived: two regular tenders with fries and Texas toast, plus two spicy tenders. Mac & cheese on the side? Missing. Parking? Ridonkulous -- maybe holiday chaos, maybe bad planning. Taste wise, this one lands in the low‑average camp. The meat was dry and the crunch I was hankerin' for was AWOL. My lady asked for a mild heat on her country‑style; she got the full inferno instead -- maybe a mistake, maybe crossed wires, but not what she asked for. And here's the kicker: we asked for one sauce and were billed for four. That ain't right. Overcharging for extras leaves a bad aftertaste you can't fry away. Respectful scorecard: decent effort, sloppy execution. Not enough to make me drive that far again. Capisce? -- Captain 619 read more

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Really wanted to like this place. The girl working the counter was busy with an order but still greeted us. She did ask if we had any questions. We thought we had it. Ordered the honey butter chicken sandwich x2. Both mild. One was with fries the other with coleslaw. And asked for honey mustard sauce. Didn't realize had to pay extra for that. The coleslaw was very bland. The sandwich was ok. One chicken strip for a sandwich was ridiculous. The sauce the sandwiches came with reminded me of thousand island dressing. The honey mustard sauce was different. I will say, the chicken strips weren't greasy like another chicken place we tried. They were crispy with little flavor. I totally disagree with having to pay for a side of sauce. Now if I was asking for extra, that I would understand. Will we be back? No. read more

The Red Chickz - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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Came in on a Thursday for the $2 tender deal and it was great! I got the glow spice level 3 piece and a strawberry shake (for free for checking in on yelp!!) and shared a large fry with my husband. My husband got the cool spice level. I loved mine with the buffalo sauce. I only ate about 1.5 and took some home, was a great left over for the next day. My husband can't handle spice and although it was only paprika on his he liked it but think he will try the country level next time. The tendies were flavorful, crunchy and very tender on the inside. Piping hot temp wise. So much better than Canes. Fries were pretty good, a bit too soft for my liking. Only bummer is you have to pay for additional sauce, but I get it otherwise people would probably waste it...it's good and pretty cheap so it's worth it. Ranch was pretty good. Strawberry shake was delicious! There was a bit of a wait but I was with good company and there was good people watching lol. Bathroom was pretty clean for how busy they were and how many young people they had working haha. I would definitely come back! :) read more

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I've been wanting to come here for long time - especially after every foodie IG influencer posted videos of this place. Let me tell you, it is legit. $3 beers daily. $10 lunch specials daily. $2 tenders on Thursday. What a deal. Free drink with Yelp check in. The spice levels are for real. and they are seriously generous on the portion size... 2 tenders might be enough for most people. I'm guessing but there is a secret to breading fried chicken with corn flakes and I think that's how they do it. It is very crunchy on the outside with juicy chicken inside. It's really good. What gets me is the spice. It's not your wimpy spice levels that you might find at those big corporate chains, this will put sweat on your brow, which is how I like it (bonfire and blaze were HOT and you can level up from there)... But if you aren't into getting your face melted off, there are more mild levels... I'm definitely a fan and will return... read more

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Came here on Thursday and was surprised to see many people for a rainy, foggy day. The place is nice and bright meaning well lit and the white walls with the red makes the place stand out. It wasn't overly loud for that many people inside. The guy working the cashier was very friendly. My fiancé orderd the 3 piece strips with potato wedges and got it the 3rd spice level from the bottom since the cashier said the spice is real. I ordered a 2 piece meal with potato wedges in mild. I really wanted to come here because I heard about a $2 Happy Hour for the strips but did not see it right away. I barely ate my food but it was good. Also, the chicken strips are flipping huge! Apparently, the spice truly is real and my fiancé almost ate all of his chicken strips but one! It was a bit messy so if you are not into that, use a fork. I got the dragon fruit drink that they had and mixed it with soda water and it was so good! I would come back on a Thursday to get a chicken strip due to the portion but this would be a good thing to grab for meal prepping and add to a salad or make into a wrap. read more

Wanted to see what the hype is all about- and yes the chicken is amazing. The crunch is the best and the seasoning delicious. Cashier was very helpful describing the spice levels, making to easier to order what's best for my kids. Why not 4 stars- cleanliness. Tables needed to be cleaned. I had to wipe down my own table bc it was sticky and the ppl next to me cleared trash that wasn't theirs. Also, I paid money for basic Kraft bbq sauce, seriously? read more

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Amazing food and service and great vibes its always great to come by here at the mall. Yayyaya I love the chicken omgg also the fries

Hands down one of my favorite Nashville Hot Chicken destinations here in the mall in Carlsbad of all places. The chicken was so flavorful and tender! read more

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I really enjoyed this spot Service was good, and food was fresh. They told me from cool to glow it was a big jump in spice. The inferno was HOT! But yummy. I enjoyed that it was crunchy but there was not a lot of breading. The strawberry dragon fruit drink is really delicious, and the smoky honey mustard sauce is worth the .75 cents. I would of gotten 2 if I knew how much I was going to enjoy it. The tenders are $4 each, $2 on Thursdays. When you order 2 tenders they have to be the same level of spice, and if you want to try a different spice flavor you need to get a third tender, which is strange but it was fine. The chicken was crunchy, tender, and I wouldn't say they were dry at all. The piece of toast that comes with it is a bit useless, but the pickles were really good I wish the order came with more. The potato wedges are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside which I enjoy, but I would get the delicious cheese curds over the wedges if I go back again. The cheese curds were really good and you can get a spice level on those too. Ambiance was cool, they have some funny brain rot videos of the tv's. Biggest complaint is it was on the dirty side, and the bathroom was really dirty. I told the employee and she thanked me for telling her I'd come back again, but on a Thursday to get the $2 tender deal. read more

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Red chickz is delicious 5 stars you need to check it out its amazing amazi employees come check it out

Amazing customer service and great food. We got the Honey butter sandwich and it was perfect.

They are Halal & usually the meat is much better quality. It def was!! Was leaving Sephora & saw sign for $2 tenders on Thursdays. Ordered just one tender with side of ranch. It was kind of a long wait (10-15 min) but I was excited to try it. When they called my number I double checked that my order had the ranch I paid for. She said NOPE this order is honey mustard! I double checked my receipt & let her know it was mine but I ordered ranch. She kind of gave me a hard time. I insisted, because ranch is my fav with spicy food (& not a fan of sweet). She finally said "I guess they hit the wrong button". Like im trying to pull a fast one over one chicken tender... Chicken was juicy & delicious. Might be back. read more

My wife and I recently caught a matinee at the Regal at the Carlsbad Morgue....er...Mall. After the movie, we decided to check out Red Chickz, since my FB feed has been slammed with ads for it. It's conveniently located at the spot that Angry Chickz was in (apparently called that because people who ate there were angry at the poor quality). It's a order at the counter and wait for your name to be called kind of place. [set rant on] yet they want tips. Tips used to be something you gave extra for table service - yet these days, merely taking an order justifies this? NOT. [Set rant mode off] I ordered the chicken salad at the Bonfire spice level (first time there, testing what "hot" was), while my wife ordered the tenders.While NOT a big fan of wedges, I ordered those since the other option was cauliflower bites (now that's just disgusting....but I digress). It was cool that they make their own shakes right there, but I opted for a Diet Coke. My wife wanted tea, but that wasn't an option, so she went with water. I will say, in today's world of ludicrous pricing at fast food joints, this was a very reasonable price for the two of us. A few minutes later, they called my name, and I picked up our lunch. First bite in, and I had two realizations - this chicken was PERFECTLY cooked - nice and moist - and WAY WAY WAY too much breading. Just over the top. That said, it was truly a very good sandwich, heat level was what I would call medium. The wedges were actually quite good, too. My wife loved her tenders and coleslaw (pictured). The only dings were the aforementioned breading, lack of iced tea, and the lack of salt and pepper (which seems strange - they did get some for me out of the kitchen, but it was delivered in the sauce bowls - this is something that really needs to be addressed. Slaw and fries w/o salt/pepper? Nope). We'll go back and try it again to check out the next heat level. Overall, I'd put this near Dave's as far as similarity goes, and above Pollo Loco on quality. read more

The Red Chickz - Chicken Tenders with wedges and slaw - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Went here tonight, for the first time. My BF got the original sandwich, at Bonfire level spice with coleslaw, and I got the southwest salad with a tender at Blaze level. Overall it was good, the guy at the counter really made us nervous about the level of spice but after trying the two spice levels under the hottest, I definitely feel like I could have gotten the hottest spice. It was good, my BF also thought the slaw was good too. It's different than we expected since it's a dry rub, but still really yummy. Plus while we were there we learned they have lunch specials for only $9.99, and Thursday's their tenders are only $2 each. So we'll definitely be back. read more

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I really enjoyed this! I got the original chicken sandwich and that was excellent on level three. My cohort got the loaded mac & cheese, which was amazing! The young lady at the front desk was super helpful and my choices for Yummies and we also got the two dollar chicken strips that they have on Thursday level five! read more

Phenomenal. Came on Thursday where they have $2 tenders all day. The tenders are large, crispy, and juicy. I had the Spark level of spice and it is a dry rub. The staff is a bunch of kids and they were all extremely polite and friendly. The layout of the restaurant was nice and spacious. The tables need a wipe but I get it, the place is very busy. read more

Phenomenal service love the ambiance & the music played was exceptional all n all great way to start your day & great deal on the food read more

The Red Chickz - Chicken Tenders - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

1st time here and I'm so glad I gave them a try . I came in for the 2$ Thursday strip deal. I did it that way so I can try a couple different heat levels . I don't like things that are super spicy so I started with the glow (mild) and spark (medium ). The glow was good but not enough heat . The spark was amazing , so much flavor and just the right amount for heat. When I tell you I've never had such tender and juicy chicken , that's truth !! I wish I would have got her name, but I do believe she was owner or management but she was so sweet . I'll definitely be back ! read more

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Amazing chicken. Grab the chicken and waffles. Service is great and kind. They have good recommendations from their menu. I got the loaded buffalo Mac and cheese. That was super good and quite a bit so I had a bit of leftovers for later read more

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The food was absolutely amazing! Everything was super good! Fresh with so much flavor! The customer service was awesome too! Our server was Abbey! She was great! Definitely coming back, we had a great experience read more

The Red Chickz - The Original Sandwich Country Classic with potato wedges, and The Original Sandwich Spark Medium with the cheese curds - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I love a place that sells chicken sandwiches AND that also has GREAT deals because what do you mean Red Chickz offers tenders for $2 every Thursday!!! we tried: -french toast sandwich -og sandwich 2 pc chicken tenders w cheese cirds -chocolate milkshake i got mild and medium but didn't get a kick so HIGHLY recommend to get at least spice level hot! read more

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First time visiting red chicks, overall it was good. We ordered the chicken strips and chicken sandwich with wedge potatoes. I enjoyed the food and service was decent. We had to wait for our food but not a big deal as it arrived hot off the grill/ fryer. Our server was really nice and checked in on us several times and updated us on the wait which was very nice. The location is small inside but there's patio seating outside. The tables were quite wobbly and dirty and it was pretty warm inside. We felt bad for the cashier, the poor guy was sweating a while taking our order. You could feel the warmth inside but once outside the air felt nice-it was a September evening, warmer out with a breeze. read more

The Red Chickz - The Original Sandwich and 3 Tenders w/ Side - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I have been wanting to try their $2 Thursday tenders for a while and finally happened to be in the area on a Thursday. I ordered one tender and a buffalo sauce. Here are my thoughts... 1.) I like spicy but I just wanted to know what their regular chicken tasted like so when asked spice level I said mild. Maybe this was the wrong selection for what I was going for but honestly it was so bad I couldn't eat it. It had a weird powdery coating that was both spicy and a terrible flavor. Honestly it was one of the worst things I ever had. 2.) The wait for the food was around 25 minutes. They weren't even busy and there were literally 2 huge flats of fried chicken sitting under a heat lamp right behind the counter as I ordered. 3.) While waiting I noticed you can get a free milkshake with a Yelp check in. For some reason Yelp was giving me trouble and I asked the cashier for help. He spent some time with me trying to get it to work and in the end was just a sorry I can't help you. I think good customer service would have recognized the effort and given me the shake anyway. I know I didn't order much but I only noticed the sign because my food took so long and it didn't list an order minimum from what I could tell. 4.) $2 chicken tenders but you have to pay $.75 or so per sauce so is it really a good deal? It definitely was not if you consider the buffalo sauce was not good either. I tried to appreciate that it just isn't the typical buffalo sauce I was used to but I just couldn't eat it either. read more

The Red Chickz - Menu - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I walked in here on a weekend and it was pretty busy! There were a lot of people eating and waiting for food. The line was short and I was able to order right away. There are plenty of seats inside and outside. I ordered two tenders with the side of potato wedges. I got medium spicy tenders and added a side of ranch to my order. The tenders were very crispy and crunchy which I enjoyed. The chicken was decently tender, but not juicy. The seasoning was pretty sparse. I have seen many pictures of the chicken tenders being fully coated in the seasoning. I'm not sure if some fell off, but it definitely lacked flavor. The potato wedges were delicious and I loved those with the ranch. The sauce portions are so small. Two sauces were barely enough. You have to pay extra for any additional sauces. I asked if I could have a few extra pickles and they were going to also charge for that. The best thing about my meal was the potato wedges and quick service. Overall, I wasn't too satisfied with my food because it lacked flavor and everything was an additional charge. If you are wanting to try this place go on their days where they have deals so you can try it for cheaper. read more

The Red Chickz - 2 Tenders w/ Side - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Red Chickz located at the Carlsbad Plaza shops is in a great location but parking can be difficult to find near it. The building itself is large, there's plenty of seating indoors and outside. The place was clean. They have a $2 chicken tender special on Thursdays. I ordered online for take out. Service was not the best. There aren't designated online order pick up signs. I went up the counter and was ignored. Surely they don't want us waiting in the order line for our pick up? I got the cauliflower sandwich and cheese curds (extra $2) I know they're known for their chicken but this vegetarian sandwich was good! It was crispy on the outside with a nice Crunch. The seasoning reminds me of old bay seasoning. The chicken tender was very crispy. It was a good amount for $2. Again, I think they like old bay seasoning because that's what I tasted. read more

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First time trying The Red Chickz and I'm glad I stopped by! Staff were super friendly and helpful with recommendations. I went for the chicken sandwich and it did not disappoint--crispy, flavorful, and juicy. I ordered it "hot" and it was exactly what I was hoping for: a legit spicy kick without being unbearable. They also have a few beers on draft which was a nice surprise and paired well with the food. Overall, solid spot for a chicken sandwich fix. read more

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Hands down great food!!! Tried the "bonfire" it's got a good kick to it. Service went well not to busy so they brought food to our table not sure if that's the read more

The Red Chickz - The original sandwich bonfire - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

First time here was a decent experience. Wish it was better than expected because the customer service was just beyond amazing. Service is a solid 5/5. Very welcoming, attentive and friendly. Chicken sandwich was a 4/5. Bun was tasty. The chicken was thick and fresh but lacked flavor. Chicken tenders 3/5. Decent size tenders, side of sauces helped give it flavor but sauces are extra fee. Nothing special stood out. Mac and cheese was also 3/5. Nothing stood out. Didn't have a rich cheese flavor. Just normal taste. Plenty of seating and once again want to mention the customer service. They were beyond kind. read more

The Red Chickz - Mild Classic Chicken Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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