Dave's Hot Chicken

Palm Desert, CA · Chicken restaurant

Rating
4.8/5
★★★★★ 4.8
Reviews
20
Rank in Palm Desert
#9
of 232 restaurants
City Percentile
87%
rating percentile

Dave's Hot Chicken is a restaurant located in Palm Desert, CA. It is one of 232 restaurants listed in Palm Desert. Its 4.8-star rating is above the Palm Desert city average of 4.3 stars. It ranks #9 of 232 restaurants in Palm Desert. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Dave's Hot Chicken

TO LIVE AND FRY IN L.A. In 2017, four childhood friends came up with a simple concept — take Nashville Hot Chicken and make it better than anyone else in America. With only a couple thousand dollars to their name, they boot-strapped a pop-up concept... More

Hours

Saturday10 AM–

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Francis · Dec 2025

We really liked this location the food was just as good but the ones we have back home are so tiny in comparison so always crowded. This location is quite big and has partial booths which was nice. The chicken was delicious and spiciness the same as home. We didn't like the fact that this place asks for tips though and that they don't have ketchup available in pumps like other locations we've been too.

★★★★★ 5.0 James D · Dec 2025

Great overall experience. Food was tasty with a good portion, I had the tender and sandwich. Sandwich was a bit better in my opinion. Russel took good care of us.

★★★★★ 5.0 Sasquatch · Jun 2025

I had tried Dave’s Hot Chicken over a year ago at a different location and, to be honest, I wasn’t impressed. The food then felt rushed, and the experience didn’t live up to the hype. Because of that, I hadn’t been back since—until today. And I’m glad I gave it another shot, because this visit completely changed my mind. From the moment I walked in, the difference was clear. Even though it looked like only two employees were running the entire operation, the service didn’t skip a beat. They were both friendly, efficient, and focused, handling the front counter, food prep, and even cleaning with a great attitude. You could tell they cared about doing it right. The food this time was on point. I got the hot chicken slider and fries, and everything was cooked perfectly. The chicken was juic

★★★★★ 5.0 Christina Sturtz · Jan 2026

Food was delicious. I ordered take out. I didn't get my whole order, however. I did not check my bags. Once I got home I saw that my order was not placed in the bag. The rest of my family ate theirs. I live in Joshua Tree so I was not going to drive the hr back. I was disappointed but my family enjoyed the food. At least I had a pebbles shake while waiting for the order.

★★★★★ 5.0 Gina Theresa Colo Graham · Aug 2025

Very refreshing to have an establishment so clean including their employees. Angelina is a beautiful young lady that took my order professional kind and courteous and the establishment is very clean, I know I mentioned that before but I'm going to say it again very clean.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Chicken restaurantHalal restaurant

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