Where do I start? Well I am going to say that Kyler took great care of us. Explained the menu and gave great recommendations. My wife had the chicken sandwich, medium heat and I had the two tenders, hot. Both were great. I will say that while I loved the flavor and first bite the heat was perfect, it seems to stack. Each bite got a bit hotter. Still loved it, just fair warning. Restaurant was clean and so was the bathroom. Will be back next time we're in the area. read more

Came here for the lunch special! I chose the slightly spicy chicken sandwich, soda and paid +1 for a side of mac and cheese, it was delicious! The standard lunch special is $9 with a variety of different options. They offer $3 beers on draft all day everyday. read more

Great food and service Good drink

Yummy yummy Love the spicy sandwich Their coleslaw is yummy as well Tender Thursday must read more

I was on my way back to OC from SD and was a bit peckish along the way. Found this spot on the way and I'm glad I tried it. My man behind the counter is an absolute boss. I wish I remembered his name, but major shout to him, we had a nice small conversation and he was on point with his recommendations for menu items. Service great. The chicken sandwich was tasty, nice kick of heat on the spice blend I chose. Tasted fresh and clean. The potato wedges were a nice change of pace from the standard fries. The cheese curds were also good, but I quickly got flavor fatigue from them. Just a tad too greasy for me. Overall, the food was enjoyable. The restaurant is pretty nice and spacious. Very clean and maintained. Many parking spots outside which is great. read more

Quick and friendly. My first time here and the food was delicious. Best new way to have some tacos. read more

This is the best of the best from all of the chicken spicy sandwich shops that we've tried load them away!! good size chicken breast with full flavor. The spice is actually premium tasting with no aftertaste. Milkshakes are the best too super authentic stuff!! Good for the entire family. read more

Very good, and savory spicy chicken really good the ambiancd is very cool and smells good too

love the chicken sandwiches! and the sides are amazing owner is very nice too!!! Great if you're going on a picnic or to the beach homestyle southern cooking at it's best read more

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Got the inferno spicy chicken tenders and they are nicely spiced, not to bad. I do eat very spicy food often though The service was as friendly as you can imagine and on a Tuesday special they were busy! Lighting is bright inside and I'd say they can benefit form some table cleaning every so often read more

Delicious chicken, service was super nice and funny, the honey butter is really yummy, wasn't a giant fan of the potato wedges but they were still fine. Interior is cool, I appreciate the mukbangs. read more

Nice fast food location and the flavors are really on point. I would definitely come here again. This is my first time ever hearing of this franchise being that I live in Hawaii, but the next time I visit Cali, I'm gonna definitely pop in. read more

Got their Thursday special $2 tenders, these things are HUGE! Ate one and got the other to go. Best bang for your buck in Carlsbad, and best chicken in SD PERIOD! Juicy, spicy, crunchy, yummy, 10/10 recommend and will be back next week! read more

The Red Chickz - Spicy chicken tender - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

I gotta give Mark the owner a shout out for understanding great customer service. He was very warm and came out to greet me right as I walked in to pickup my to go order tonight. We had a short chat then he asked his staff to take care of my extra sauces and get me something to drink. A small gesture, but just a brilliant first impression, customer service, and meant a lot to me as a customer. Kudos Mark! Oh ya the chicken and french toast was the best in SD easily, 8.7/10 for both. Mac and cheese was solid noodles still al dente which is means it was made fresh, not the bagged junk at popeyes. Will 1000% be back. Thanks Mark and Red Chickz! read more

Spicy chicken is not just food--it is an experience, a masterpiece, a beautiful combination of crispy perfection, juicy chicken, and a glorious explosion of flavor that hits your taste buds like a freight train. The moment you take that first bite, you get the satisfying crunch of the coating, followed by tender, flavorful chicken underneath, and then comes the heat. That spicy kick starts small, but quickly builds into a delicious fire that makes you reach for another bite almost immediately. Whether it is covered in a sweet-and-spicy sauce, seasoned with fiery spices, or served with a creamy dipping sauce to balance the heat, spicy chicken somehow manages to be crispy, juicy, savory, spicy, and ridiculously addictive all at once. The best part is that the spice does not just make the chicken hotter--it makes every other flavor stand out more, turning an ordinary piece of chicken into something that feels like a five-star feast. Spicy chicken has the perfect combination of texture and flavor: crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, and absolutely loaded with seasoning. It is the kind of food where you finish your meal and immediately start thinking about when you can have it again. Honestly, spicy chicken deserves its own holiday, a statue in its honor, and possibly its own national anthem because there are few foods capable of bringing together crunch, flavor, heat, and pure happiness quite like it. read more

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

I'll start off talking about the service. Everyone is very nice and attentive. They try to keep the store clean as well. The service was good when it came to speed of receiving the food. Luckily for us it wasn't too busy. There was about 10+ people eating inside. As for the food, I ordered the medium heat. It had nice flavor but I wish it was a bit spicer. Next time I'll have to go to the hot flavor. The sauce was good and their wedges are delicious. We came here to compare it to Dave's hot chicken and I'd say it's pretty close to the level for flavor. Red Chickz definitely has crispier chicken but the flavor in seasoning isn't as good. The prices for food is about the same. I do like how this place gives you bigger pieces of chicken. read more

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I recently returned to Red Chicks after my previous visit left me unimpressed, despite giving it a four-star review. I decided to give it another shot. Unfortunately, the food was just as lackluster as before, nothing to rave about and definitely not on par with other chicken spots I've been to. But my real issue is with the service. They had signs offering a free soft drink or shake if you posted a review on Yelp or Google. After writing another honest four-star review (because the food still isn't five-star worthy), I tried to claim the shake. The cashier denied it because I had checked in (yelp) twice. Apparently, returning customers aren't qualified after one check-in, which seems odd. Wouldn't a business want returning customers to be happy? So instead I had my wife write her own review, also four stars because we refuse to lie about the quality of the food, and when we showed it to the staff, they denied us again, saying only five-star reviews get a shake. Nowhere on their sign did it mention a five-star review requirement. So, they're clearly desperate for perfect reviews and will not honor their own promotion unless you inflate your rating. It's dishonest, and frankly, it's bad business. We left without the shake. Very disappointing. Honor honest reviews. Don't falsely advertise. read more

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

Great staff and great food! Very friendly and paid attention to what I wanted. Since it was my first time here, I didn't know what to expect. I saw it on TikTok and my daughter and I wanted to stop by and try it out! read more

Amazing chicken spicy and crispy. Every day all day, it's the best. My kids love regular country and I love the bonfire.

Staff was on point with order and recommendations, food was reasonably priced with specials worth stopping in for. Their honey butter chicken sandwich was messy goodness, would def recommend for those with a bit of a sweet tooth. The side of coleslaw I got with my meal felt a bit underdressed/seasoned on its own, but is probably much better as a topping with their other sandwiches The inside was a bit loud due to the high ceilings and hard surfaces, and I'd imagine it's louder during lunch or dinner rushes Overall, absolutely would come back again! *note: The food looked so good when it came out I dug straight in and forgot to take pictures (sorry) read more

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Amazing chicken , possibly the best in San Diego ! If you're in Carlsbad, this is the place to go! read more

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

We don't live around here, but we were passing through and it looked interesting. We got sandwiches and tenders mild. Everything was great. We will definitely come back! Clean establishment and the cashier was very pleasant. read more

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Definitely make sure you go on Thursdays when the strips are only $2. Otherwise, they do have really good lunch specials. The size and crunchiness of the strips is like no other around. Even if you don't like hot chicken, this place is a must try. read more

So this on IG and had to come check it out! Came on a Saturday night, not too busy, service was quick, food came out fast ! Chicken was crispy and fresh. Expect to be back! read more

I got the Original Sandwich with a side of potato wedges for $13 and it was delicious! Seriously one of the crispiest chickens I've had in a chicken sandwich. The sandwich came with their signature comeback sauce, pickles, and cole slaw, which really helped balance out the richness of the fried chicken. The potato wedges were crispy and perfectly seasoned too! This place is definitely worth a try! read more

The Red Chickz - The Original Sandwich with Side of Potato Wedges - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

Incredible food at great prices! Love the variety and everyone is very nice and welcoming.

Red Chickz is probably my favorite spicy chicken place to date. I've been twice already! Their batter is crunchy and chicken is juicy. Their honey butter chicken is a must get item. Their cheese curds, chicken salad, and potato wedges were also yummy. I loved everything I tried because it's all so flavorful! I can't wait to come back when the cravings hit again. read more

The Red Chickz - Chicken and waffles, chicken salad, Cheese Curds, Side of Potato Wedges - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California

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I never understood the Popeye's Spicy Chicken Sandwich craze. I had four or five before deciding as fond as I am of Popeye's fried chicken (and red beans and rice) there's nothing terribly special about their sandwich. these days pretty much every place that sells burgers or anything meaty on a bun or between two slices of bread has added a spicy chicken sandwich to the menu, and I prefer KFC and the Jack in the Box's versions to Popeye's. additionally, the hot chicken sandwich craze spawned a slew of "featured menu item" imitators: Main Chick Hot Chicken, Angry Chickz, Dave's Hot Chicken, and Bad Mutha Clucka all of which open shops in the neighborhood. none are very good. in that niche, it's not close: RED CHICKZ should be your spicy chicken sandwich of choice by a country mile. though I'd confess to preferring Cross Street Chicken (Carlsbad location's closed and Mira Mesa's a drive) or the Crack Shack's (Encinitas) sandwiches (both restaurants are, in fairness, on the fast casual rather than fast food end of the spectrum AND sell beer) but still pretty darn good. Service was outstanding. A+ read more

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First timers here! I've always heard good things about The Red Chickz, but when my good friend recommended this place to me, I asked "So is Dave's Chicken better or this place?" She said hands down, "Red Chickz is so much better!" So I said BET, and decided to try this place while being in the area. When me and my fiance walked in, we were greeted right away by this gentleman. He asked us, "Is this your first time here?" We both said yes and he proceeded to go over the WHOLE menu with us. Including the favorites, the spiciness level, and even the combinations of sandwiches and sides. We thanked him for going in depth & we hit it off by conversing about the spiciness level. We were stuck in between the Spark and Bonfire. We laughed a bit and he really liked us, so when we checked out; he wanted to introduce himself to us. You were awesome, Mark! The ambiance inside is spacious and clean, with the beautiful Carlsbad fresh air breezing through the restaurant. Mark was sitting next to our table training another employee I believe and all I said was "Ooh it's a little chilly in here." Mid conversation, he overhead me and offered to close one of the doors for me! Caught in shock, of course I told him no because I don't want one minor inconvenience to affect the whole restaurant. He double checked & asked "Are you sure?" I work in Hospitality so for him to listen to a customer and SERVE us with a big heart went a long way. The food didn't miss, it was phenomenal & yummy! We both got the Original Chickz Sandwich with Spark spiciness level and cheese curds on the side. One cheese curd with Bonfire and one with Spark. The fried chicken was cooked with perfectly crunchy breading and the sandwiches were so much bigger than most fried chicken places. To say the least, it was the best chicken sandwich I've ever had & I will be back because now I'm craving their sandwiches again. AGAIN, Mark was awesome! He went above & beyond and his customer service does not go unnoticed. read more

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

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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

I've tried Nashville Hot Chicken before but wasn't really impressed (at another place I wont name ) but comes out hot, fresh, crispy and delicious. Portion of each tender is quite bigger than other chicken joints. The Staff is accommodating and helpful. The place itself is simple. Nothing too fancy. Thursday when they have $2 Tenders, have a DJ playing tunes which is pretty cool. Pricey but worth it IMO. read more

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My first visit! Many people like this chicken! It's very Cris6 but to "Hot" for me! Greasy too! A heart attack at the door!. Price is fine! No biggie as far as I'm concerned. Enjoy! read more

Great chicken and donuts! The food came out quick and they also had a good vanilla milkshake read more

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Food was very good. Karthik and angie provided great service . Honey butter chicken sandwich and the cheese curds were amazing. Definitely coming back here read more

My sister, son, and I stopped by on a Saturday night about an hour before closing. We were greeted quickly and the menu was explained to us. I ordered a 3 piece tender with wedges with Spark spice level and my son a 2 tender with wedges with a Glow spice level. We also ordered drinks which I was very happy it was coke products. My sister ordered the 3 tenders with wedges with Spark spice level as well and also the corn ribs with Spark. Our food was done in about 5 minutes. The first thing I noticed is the tenders are large. I'm a big eater and I was only able to eat one tender with my wedges and about 3 corn ribs. The tenders were very juicy and very crispy. Honestly they were some of the best tenders I've had in a long time. My son loved his and even at my leftovers the next day. What surprised me the most is we reheated them in the microwave and they were still crispy! The corn ribs were the best thing I ate. Next time I think I would order those as my meal. They are extremely addicting and unlike anything I've ever had. I will come back just for those. I really appreciate the many spice levels. I like a good amount of heat, but want flavor also, not just pain. I was able to pick a heat that was flavorful and had some heat. I would probably go one level up on the next round though. My son who likes mild spice levels and preferred the Spark to the Glow. My son was already begging to come back on Sunday so this will definitely be somewhere we come again. BTW, the food was great, but the staff were just as friendly and helpful! read more

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More hot chicken? That's my jam so best believe I'll be there. Arrived Saturday evening to just a few customers dining in. It felt as if we just missed a rush. The dining room was a bit messy and sun was beaming in. Cashier looked to have needed a break . Went over the menu but stuck to the basics. Tenders,fries and the cheese curds. We did one order of strips in medium and one in bonfire with bonfire curds. Everything came out quick and piping hot. The chicken was crunchy and the bonfire heat had me sweating. It seemed like a big jump in heat from medium to hot ( bonfire ). This chicken is more like a hot sauce hot and others are more spice oriented.Everything was very great. The wedge fries were better than normal fries. The cheese curds were crunchy and the bonfire heat kicked them up a notch. Will be back to try some of their specialty items next. That's a plus compared to the other hot chicken places in the area. Items such as chicken and waffles, French toast, cauliflower items, shrimp and even shakes. Definitely not the norm. One suggestion I'd make is to get some better napkins. We're eating hot chicken and gas station bathroom napkins don't cut it. Keep the dining room in order more and maybe tint on the windows. Also loved the ketchup packets. Didn't see who packaged it. read more

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came here after volunteering at the carlsbad half marathon. it's advertised as having the crunchiest hot chicken. i will say, it was very crunchy. and not hard crunchy either. very nicely done. i went with the spark which was considered medium. i have a pretty high threshold for spicy so its more like mild to me. i asked for a little sample of the spiciest and i think i could have handled that. the cashier was super nice and helpful to first timers. very nice place. will probably come by again when i'm around the area. read more

the cheese curds were really good and the servers were very friendly. I Will be coming back soon!

Crunchy skin, juicy chicken, and very good sandwiches. Each sandwich comes with a side of potato wedges or coleslaw. You hardly ever see potato wedges anymore but the ones here are heavily seasoned and very good. You choose your preferred heat/spice level. I ordered my Original sandwich "bonfire" which supposedly means "hot." It was spicy but I definitely could have gotten the next spice level up. Little cups of sauce here cost 50 cents each. I tried the "Comeback" sauce and the honey mustard sauce and they were both fine. Each tiny cup was barely half full. Charging for sauce is nickel and diming. Chick-fil-A has excellent sauces and they'll give you fifty of them for free if you ask. Skip the sauces here entirely. They are not worth it. Solid chicken sandwiches and surprisingly good potato wedges. Good service, too. Free parking in the mall lot. read more

The Red Chickz - The Original Sandwich with potato wedges (included). Crispy skin and juicy chicken. Very good potato wedges, too. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Carlsbad, California