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    The Red Chickz

    4.7 (668 reviews)
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    Katherine K.

    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.

    Marcus J.

    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.

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    Richard T.

    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!

    Vanessa P.

    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!

    Joel O.

    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

    Chicken tender
    Mark C.

    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

    Marissa M.

    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! :)

    Tracy H.

    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.

    John M.

    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...

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    Vanessa R.

    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?

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    Mac B.

    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!

    Attached to the mall
    Abigail P.

    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.

    Chicken Tenders with wedges and slaw
    Bill O.

    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.

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    Great food, spice and options. They even have beer here on tap. Thank you to Angie and Carson for excellent service today, appreciate yall.

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    1 year ago

    As close to Nashville as you can get in San Diego. Expect a line on Thursday for their $2 tender deal but it's worth the wait.

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    Fun environment and was cool. The food looked very presentable. Thos place was a good addition to the mall.

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    The chicken was cooked really well and had a ton of flavor. Would highly recommend. I also really enjoyed the Mac.

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    Crispy tender beautifully done fast service outside sitting nice California whether and hot hot hot chicken lol

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    Only been there Thursdays. It's a great deal in the economy, they give a lot of food for the price.

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    Delicious and very crunchy fried chicken- loved the mild spice good fries too! Their lunch special is a great way to try these chickz

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    I came from San Diego to try the loaded buffalo Mac-n- Cheese. Great customer service from Aaliyah!

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    MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

    MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes

    4.4
    (419 reviews)
    0.3 mi
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    Mooyah popped up on my Yelp feed - and the location seemed quite familiar, but had never seen the…read moreplace. So when my wife and I were in the general area, I popped in the address into the GPS, and away we went. Straight to a strip mall I pass through once a week. This place is tucked inside, near the CVS - easy to miss (obviously)!! We went inside and ordered - FRIENDLY crew! I ordered a bacon cheeseburger and fries to share - my wife ordered a basic cheeseburger. We were given a pager (the kind with lights to alert you to pick up), and we sat down. VERY cool little touch - the tables have Qi charging stations behind them. When the pager went off, I picked up our burgers - DAMN they looked great! The fries to share? Umm.....for about four people - seriously huge pile! And tasty! But the burger - this was absolutely a great burger - cooked to perfection, and just quality all the way through. We'll be back - a GREAT burger joint!!

    My 7 year old and I were in the area and ready for dinner. I had to talk him out of going g to…read moreMcD's - which we were both so glad we did! We found Mooyah on Google and it did not disappoint. The burgers were so fresh and filling. I like mine with pickles and appreciate they were thicker cut, not flimsy slices. The fries, oh the fries...I'd come back for those alone. They look fresh cut, with the skins on, very similar to Five Guys who I think has the best fries out there. The best way to have them prepared for sure! My son's milkshake was full of Oreo pieces too big to suck through a straw. He got a kick out of that. Ambiance was clean and pleasant. I liked how they had phone chargers behind the booth seating, although I didn't need one. I also love how all of the plates and cups were compostable! Way to go!! Our server (the manager/owner?) was super nice and kept checking in. Overall review from my fairly picky 7 year old? "I'm speechless!", with a satisfied sigh. Will be back!

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    Yard House

    Yard House

    3.8
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    We came to the Yardhouse on a Saturday night in May and there was no wait for two outside. It was…read moregood weather, the staff was friendly and we got seated right away. So we ordered the Nashville Hot chicken & Pancakes, side salad, and the Mediterranean Salmon, za'atar crusted. The food was good. The salmon dish was very flavorful, since it has all sorts of spices, tabbouleh, tomatoes, and kale. It was so filling, I could only eat half of it. My boyfriend enjoyed the hot chicken and pancakes. I got a taste. Very good.

    I've been to Yard House several times over the years, including last night. It's in a great spot at…read morethe mall near the movie theater, and there's plenty of parking plus lots of indoor and outdoor seating. The staff has always been friendly, and it's definitely a fun place to meet up for drinks. But honestly, I really don't understand the hype around the food here. I don't think I've ever actually liked a meal I've ordered, let alone loved one. Every time I give it another chance, I leave disappointed. Last night I ordered the steak bowl and it had almost no flavor. It also came with a ton of large broccoli stems that were undercooked and woody. For $25, it just wasn't worth it. At this point, if I come back, it'll probably only be for drinks or maybe happy hour apps.

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    Lobster Garlic Noodles - Maine lobster, shrimp, shiitake mushrooms, spinach and parmesan.
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    Enjoy a variety of appetizers, like our Chicken Nachos, while watching your favorite sports games.
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    American Heroes & Brew

    American Heroes & Brew

    4.5
    (451 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Get the meatball sandwich…read more Omg and the meatball parm fries. This place is so chill and has the best atmosphere for watching games or playing cards (all afternoon). A pretty good bargain on breakfast as well.

    I think this is the first time I started my review, before even getting my food. That's how slow…read morethe service is, they were crazy packed (65% capacity maybe) but looks like they only had 3 people working 1) For all waiters/waitresses reading this. A PEPSI is NOT the same as a COKE, a Hot Dog is not that same as a Corn Dog.... AND Sweet n Low is NOT the same as Splenda. If I would have known they only have Splenda, I woulda ordered a Coke. But she said "yeah, we have sweet in low" Now we wait for our food and I'll continue the review. Mozzarella sticks were okay. Oil might be old cause they looked darker than normal but the batter was good and cheese sorta melted. 3.5 stars Ordered carne asada fries based of the waitress recommendation. It was okay. Fries were good, cheese was good and good amount, sour cream and guac was good. Carne asada was mid and amount was not that much. Being generous 4 stars Tea was good 4 stars. Philly was decent (wife got it, it's her review). 3,5 stars Below is reviews from my son who was STARVING and just finished a 10 day wrestling camp. Mac & cheese 2 stars. Cheese is viscous and strong Armenian cheese flavor Burger was 3 stars. Needs to be bigger and more juicy Mozzarella sticks 2 stars We not from here so won't come back for sure. Service wasn't great. She was nice but I think over whelmed with customers The Cheese Cake however, saved the day. 5 stars as in I would get it again and again. Once it died down, waitress did come by more often. Over all 3.5 stars but I don't feel right giving this place a 4 so I have to go with 3 And then we get the check and there is a 3% Green Fee (not on the menu but on the check) So that dropped the waitress tip from $30 to $15. But they earned that $5 Green Fee

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    Nick's On State

    Nick's On State

    4.5
    (977 reviews)
    1.6 mi
    $$$

    The word on the street in Carlsbad is that Nick's on State got it going on with their contemporary…read moreAmerican food and upscale yet casual dining experience. I'm glad I can testify to that. I've been there if few times so this is a legit 5-star review. The ambience...AMAZING. The service...SUPERB. The staff...SPECTACULAR. The food...FANTASTIC. The cocktails...CREATIVE. Sums it up! I can't wait to go back again. I highly recommend this restaurant to the Yelp Community :-)

    Good Vibe, Delicious Apps, and Good Service…read more My wife and I recently dined here after having a tough time deciding between Nick's on State and Campfire--so stay tuned, because a Campfire review is definitely coming down the road. When we arrived, the restaurant was buzzing. The host let us know it would be a 1.5-hour wait for a table unless we wanted to sit at the bar. We opted for the bar, and I'm glad we did. The atmosphere and surroundings were great, and the bar staff was incredibly nice and welcoming (one of them even thought I looked familiar). Right off the bat, we were served waters without even having to ask, which is always a nice touch. To drink, I ordered the Berry Yuzu Spritz. It was absolutely delicious, and the chunks of fresh fruit in it were a great addition. My wife ordered a glass of the Daou Reserve. She mentioned it probably could have used a little more time to breathe before being served, but hey, neither of us are sommeliers, so it wasn't a dealbreaker by any means. We decided to kick things off with the Shrimp Taquitos and the Bacon Deviled Eggs. The Shrimp Taquitos texture was awesome--perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and not over-wrapped at all. Every bite I took seemed better than the last! My wife felt they could have gone a little lighter on the creamy sauce, but for me, the crunch-to-sauce ratio was spot on. I was excited to tru the Bacon Deviled Eggs because it was my first time trying a deep-fried deviled egg, and it was a fun experience. It just took two bites to finish. While it was good, I didn't get much of the bacon flavor, and the filling needed just a bit more "umph" to it--it tasted mostly like a standard deviled egg until I piled on some extra chives for flavor. (Side note: These actually made me miss the incredible deviled eggs at a hotel in downtown San Diego. I have a review coming out for that spot soon, but if you want the name before then, just send me a message and I'll drop it for you). After demolishing the apps, our entrees arrived. My wife ordered the Chicken Piccata and it came out as two very hefty portions of chicken alongside mashed potatoes and a salad. It was a solid, pretty good dish, though nothing particularly stood out as a wow factor. I ordered the Bistro Plate, which featured a filet mignon served over toasted bread with tomato. I'm usually not a tomato fan, but the combination here really worked. The plate also comes with a soup and a salad. The salad was quite good. The soup was tasty, though I wasn't a huge fan of the deep-fried jalapeños inside because they got a bit soggy in the broth. As for the filet, it was cooked medium-rarish--perfectly medium-rare right in the center, getting a little more done as you moved outward. Overall, we truly enjoyed the food and the excellent service. The only real downside was our specific seating location. As the sun began to set, it blared right into my face at the bar. If you plan on catching a spot at the bar around sunset, check out my pictures and try to avoid the exact spot I was in. We had a really nice evening and would absolutely come back. Next time, we'd love to grab a booth and explore a few more items on the menu. Highly recommend giving them a look!

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    Finney's Crafthouse - Oceanside

    Finney's Crafthouse - Oceanside

    4.2
    (419 reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Went here yesterday for a late lunch. They have a rooftop seating option that was perfect since the…read moreweather was so nice. It has a great view of the city! We got the Prosciutto and Arugula flatbread, which was very thin and crispy. The truffle fries were really good and we had them with their chipotle aioli. We also both got raspberry lemonades which were very sweet and refreshing. The coconut shrimp was really really good. My boyfriend was obsessed. I don't often love any kind of fried or battered shrimp but these were so good. I definitely want to come back!

    We stopped by Finney's Oceanside on July 4th while looking for a place that was open due to the…read moreIndependence Day festivities that weekend. Having previously been to the one up in Orange, we decided that this was the best place to go. We were seated right away on the rooftop deck with a pleasant view of the downtown area. Our server was very patient with us and once we were able to find an order that we both liked (we were both exhausted from the San Diego County fair) our food was delivered to us in under 10 minutes. Our meals were both very well done in terms of quality and presentation. The biggest issue that we had is that because there is so much corn on the menu and because we generally avoid corn whenever possible due to dietary restrictions it seemed to really minimize what we could get as even most salads had corn inside of it. The portions provided were perfect for the two of us and the bison burger in particular was delivered to my exact cooking specification. What's interesting is that this restaurant does not include any sides in terms of their menu offerings so what feels like a discount when you see a burger for $13 to $15 you actually make up for by having to spend 4 to 6 dollars on a side. Well, I understand that this may be easier for them with some of their customers. It is not a trend that I enjoy seeing as ultimately the prices are not as cheap as you would expect. They were a bit busier than expected on the holiday, but that's because so many other restaurants were closed so it looks like a large part of the crowd went to Oceanside as well just to go to Finney's. Overall, we enjoyed our experience, but the menu having limited options if anyone has a hard time with corn really puts a damper on it along with having to pay for the sides separately makes for a weird experience. Even with those in mind, I still give it four stars.

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