Houston TX Hot Chicken
Chicken restaurant · Gaslamp ·

Houston TX Hot Chicken

Chicken restaurant · Gaslamp ·

Spicy chicken sandwiches, tenders, and crinkle-cut fries

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238 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Get directions

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238 Fifth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101 Get directions

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Houston TX Hot Chicken Opens in San Diego | Eater San Diego

"I'm looking forward to the Gaslamp opening of Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC), a Texas hot-chicken chain launching its first major San Diego outpost in early September. They serve never-frozen, antibiotic- and hormone-free fried chicken in flavors ranging from No Spice and Honey Butter to Liftoff and the fiery “Houston We Have a Problem” (HWHAP), which requires diners to sign a waiver; the San Diego team is also hosting an HWHAP Spice Challenge on August 24 with a $1,000 prize for anyone who finishes three HWHAP chicken tenders with a three-minute cool-down without liquid. The menu centers on fried chicken sandwiches on brioche buns and fried chicken tenders paired with slaw, fries, or a Belgian waffle, and includes concertina (crinkle-cut) fries loaded with chopped tenders, slaw, and pickles, fusion fries topped with mangoes, black bean corn relish, and cheese, chicken tortilla soup, and a Texas Caesar salad with white corn and sun-dried tomatoes; a “secret” menu item is a waffle sandwich with an original hot-chicken patty between two Belgian waffles. They also offer housemade lemonades such as cucumber-watermelon and blueberry-lavender, plus milkshakes and cookies. Founded in 2021 by race car driver Edmond Barseghian, the rapidly growing chain now has 20 locations across the U.S. (including two in California) and plans to open at least two more San Diego outposts in 2025, with possible neighborhoods including Kensington, North Park, Hillcrest, Ocean Beach, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, Del Sur, or Kearny Mesa." - Helen I. Hwang

https://sandiego.eater.com/2024/8/12/24218138/houston-tx-hot-chicken-texas-nashville-restaurant-new-opening-gaslamp-san-diego
Houston TX Hot Chicken

Faith A.

Google
As a Nigerian, I pride myself in how much spicy food I can actually eat, and many spicy chicken sandwich places I’ve been too have been pretty disappointing. This place hit the spot!!! I ordered the lift-off spice level for the sandwich and tender combo, and it was probably one of my best bites since I arrived in the US. My entire mouth lit up with delicious heat, and it took me back to the days when I would eat a really nice bowl of pepper soup. If you like heat/spicy food, this is the place to go to. The strawberry hibiscus slushy tasted like “zobo” and paired really well with the sandwich. The staff was also friendly and nice. 100% would recommend!

Elavan

Google
I really enjoyed my visit to Houston TX Hot Chicken! The Sandwich & Tender combo is unbeatable, packed with flavor, great portion size, and cooked to perfection. The food is spicy in the best way, and the seasoning is spot on. What stood out just as much as the food was the friendly and super fast service. The staff made the experience even better with their positive attitude and efficiency. Definitely a place I’ll be coming back to. highly recommended for anyone who loves quality hot chicken and great vibes!

Xavier B

Google
Driest chicken we've ever tasted. The place was clean, in a great location, but we won't be back. There was a line to order off one tablet. We asked if they could just take our order and the two young men just looked at each other and spoke among them without acknowledging us. One of them slowly walked over to the counter with a frustrated look and took our order. The fries were okay and so was the sauce, but the chicken was the worst. The place needs customer service training, and quality control of their food. We were in a hurry and did not have time to talk to someone.

Todd S.

Google
I was in town for the Esri User Conference last week. Tuesday night, I needed dinner, so I wandered up the street and found myself at Houston TX Hot Chicken. It wasn't very busy at the time, so I stepped up to the counter and ordered a 15-piece nuggets with fries. I selected buffalo on the heat scale along with ranch and house dipping sauces. I sat outside and waited. After maybe 10 minutes or so, my order arrived. The chicken and fries were both pretty good. Next time, I might keep it to 10 nuggets, and I'd order two ranches instead of the house sauce. The house sauce was sweet, and I didn't care for it. The ranch, however, was pretty tasty. Also, it was pretty crowded when I left. I guess I timed it just right. Bottom line: I would definitely eat there again.

CuicineMe

Google
This location was busy and not much room. The food is good not great, Chicken was a little dry. Presentation was poorly did not come close as advertised. I ordered the spicy Original Chicken Sandwich.

Markiesa B.

Google
We actually found this place while walking in the Gaslamp district. I love spicy chicken so I was down. I got the Texas Caesar salad and chose buffalo as my sauce. I took it easy on the spice level because the hotter ones were considered dry rubs instead of wet. Because our food took longer than expected the manager (I assume) came by and offered us a free drink and I tried the watermelon lemonade. My salad was good it wasn't short on chicken. Just wish it was more salad mix and less croutons. But overall I enjoyed my meal.

David S.

Google
Live a few blocks away from here and tried this “newish” place for the first time. Sat at the bar area after ordering. Staff was super friendly and nice to see how great they all got along and helped eachother out. I got the mild heat and was perfect. Sandwhich was great, sauces were awesome and the crinkle style fries were crisp and delicious. Definitely a good stop of in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter.

Angel M.

Google
The chicken is hot! I got the medium hot sandwich and it was just right amount. They have beer! I tried space dust beer really good.

Rich G.

Yelp
Good food best chicken in town service is great good vibes music good too i definitely coming back

Tasia D.

Yelp
Food was amazing! definitely recommend!! Jesse the GM continue doing your thing big dog

Solomon W.

Yelp
Aubri was a great help today and she was very informational. The food and service was A1. Definitely need a promotion.
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Bill W.

Yelp
This is my first time trying this establishment and let me say it was outstanding. I ordered the chicken sandwich with one tender and fries and a soda, and it came out hot and well presented . The food was made to my request, and the staff brought it out to me and let me say it was full flavor extremely fresh . The staff was very friendly and helpful and courteous and the inside there's some seating inside and there are some seating outside so if you're walking by, you'll definitely be able to find an open seat around lunchtime hopefully . The inside was clean and the decor was pretty cool to look at.
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Angela G.

Yelp
I was staying at the Hard Rock hotel so I decided to pick up something from here since it was a 2 minute walk away. Ordering online was very easy and it wasn't a busy night, so my order was ready in about 15 minutes. When I went to pick it up it was ready to go. But I noticed I had a couple sauces missing. When I went back to ask for it, the staff just kind of looked at me without asking what I needed. Finally I flagged someone down and they gave me what I ordered. When I got back to the hotel the food looked just as it does in the pictures. But unfortunately my fries were underdone and hard. Also the MEDIUM is HOT! It was so hot that I couldn't finish it. I do like spicy foods, but I don't know maybe I don't like spicy as much as I thought. I also got the Mac and cheese which was ok. The flavor of the sauce was good. But the texture was dense. My kids did like it fine enough though. The tenders were fine, just a little bland without the sauce. Other than that, everything was decent.
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Oralia D.

Yelp
The restaurant is a small walk-in "order at the counter" restaurant in the Gas Lamp Quarter District of San Diego. Appeared to be very busy and popular on a Friday night. The restaurant was clean and has some tables for seating. We ordered the two tender meal with one Medium tender and one Honey Butter. The Honey Butter didn't have much flavor and the Medium tender was good. The dipping sauce was really good, they only give one cup in an order so I would recommend ordering extra. The pickles also tasted house made. Overall, the food was good, however we had to wait 35 minutes for a one plate order and I don't think it was worth the wait.
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Shins T.

Yelp
My sister and I stumbled across this restaurant while walking through the Gaslamp. We stayed at the Pendry last year and don't recall this restaurant being here so it may be new. We visited on a Saturday for a late lunch around 1:10PM. It took ~ 20 minutes to get our food as the restaurant was busy. We both ordered the Chicken Sandwich and Tender Meal ($15.99) and a side of Coleslaw ($3.75). We both like spice and ordered both of the sandwiches spicy level, one tender spicy level, and one tender lift-off level. We both liked the kick of spicy level and both agreed that we could've done both the sandwich and tender at the lift-off level. We were both scarred from our dining experience at Hattie B's in Las Vegas where we ordered our chicken one level below the hottest option and couldn't finish our meal. The house sauce that comes with the meal has a nice tangy Sriracha flavor and was a nice compliment to the crinkle cut fries. You order on a kiosk and the food gets delivered to your table. The gentleman that served us was extremely friendly. We dined on the outside patio and were able to enjoy the fresh air and people watch. Note, there are a number of homeless people roaming around so just be aware of your surroundings.
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Lauren S.

Yelp
Great spot if you are wanting food late at night, as it is one of the one "fast food" style places open in Gaslamp quarter area. Be warned though the sauces are SPICY!! I got the medium buffalo and it was wayyyy hotter than most buffalo sauces are. It's very casual and I feel is designed more for grab and go. You order on a kiosk and pay, then take a number, and then they call it out and you get your food. The chicken quality was super good and I think if you are wanting some food later in evening it's a good place to stop
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serina c.

Yelp
Seriously the hot sandwich was soooooooo hot I couldn't finish it. I eat super spicy so I can take hot. I grow Thai chilies lol Flavor was average and the salad was missing something to make it great.
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Christine G.

Yelp
I love chicken sandwiches, and when I saw several people carrying the Houston TX Hot Chicken bag during the SDCC weekend, I decided to look and visit the store. The line was long; there was only one person taking orders and one kiosk to place orders. They were busy but also short-staffed on Wednesday evening. It took almost an hour to place and get my order. However, when I returned the next evening, Thursday, the service was so much faster. I ordered through their website and only waited about 20 minutes to receive my food. For both days, I ordered the Sandwich & Tender with medium spice level. The sandwich was so delicious. The chicken was big, tender, and had great flavor; it was sweet, salty, and spicy. The fries were crispy and well-seasoned. I honestly couldn't stop eating it, even though it was late at night. Overall, I enjoyed my visit to Houston TX Hot Chicken. There were plenty of seats inside, and some seats outside if you want to people watch. The portions were generous, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. I will come back here for sure when I come back to San Diego.
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Gabriel M.

Yelp
Not only is the food here amazing, but the staff is always super helpful in helping you figure out what spice level you want or what your taste buds are looking for-- Erika is always extremely helpful. It's a great place to get a drink or food before after Padres game as well.

arturo m.

Yelp
Waited over an hour just to receive a cold sandwich.Staff was extremely rude as well. Save your time and money, won't be eating here again.
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Casey P.

Yelp
Houston Texas Hot Chicken has that elevated fast-casual feel -- clean, modern, and efficient. Tried the Cheesy Hot Chicken Sandwich -- solid flavor, could've gone spicier, but still hit the spot. The real surprise was the Chilled Strawberry Hibiscus Lemonade -- super refreshing and so delicious. Great combo overall!
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Aja H.

Yelp
Stopped in due to the reviews but was disappointed. When we came in it wasn't busy at all. The staff prepared all of the to go orders over us three people that were waiting inside. Not to mention, one worker was preparing his food that he was going to eat on break. They also were busy watching the padres game. This really could've been a vibe because the inside is very well kept. I ordered a chicken sandwich and fries. It took over twenty five minutes to get my order. The food was good but the staff ruined the experience. The chicken was seasoned well and the honey butter sauce was tasty. But, I didn't like how small the sandwich was for the price point. I really, really hate re-fried fries. The fries were pre-cooked and then re-cooked to make them hot. They were super greasy. But the seasoning was good. All in all I wouldn't come back. But would recommend others to try.
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Carol N.

Yelp
Review #12 for 2025 We ate here during Comic Con seeing how popular it was and the great reviews. As for as hot chicken, it's not the worse I've had but it's not the best either. I do think it is a bit better than average. Prices are pretty average for a chicken place. I got the 3 tenders with fries and it was about $15. Definitely a waaaay better deal and hands down better tasting than the chicken tenders and fries in the convention center! I got the mild and it had a kick to it but not too spicey to eat. I will say, the chicken was really juicy!! Not dry at all and for that they deserve 4 stars as many chicken places tend to be dry! The fries here were addicting!! The seasoning they put on it made you keep wanting to eat the fries! I was full eating 2 tenders and some fries. They also have chicken sandwiches here which I would like to try next time. The staff was friendly and smiling even though the lines were long and non-stop! The staff kept up their A game and I was very impressed. As far as the restaurant, it's very small. On a regular day, the size is okay for a casual chicken place, but during Comic Con, it is very tight and there are not enough tables. We lucked out and I scored a table. There is indoor and outdoor seating. Your best beat during a busy con weekend is to order to-go and eat elsewhere. Would I be back? Yes, I would. This place is right outside the convention center right on 5th in the heart of Gaslamp. Food was good and came out in a timely manner and an affordable option.
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Shannon R.

Yelp
Great service! Shout out to Abrey for making the dinning experience enjoyable! Food yummy too
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Edilynne P.

Yelp
It was rainy and so busy, but Rosa dealt with it so smoothly and kindly. Really appreciate their service!
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Han L.

Yelp
The chicken sandwich is pretty good. It's like dave's hot chicken. houston tx hot chicken
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Waseem I.

Yelp
Was recommended this place by a friend, it was a good spot to grab a quick lunch bite. The food tasted fresh unlike some restaurants their chicken has an old taste or something strange that im picky about. Now the spicy level was not my friend i got medium and i think i should have gone less than medium, but still it tasted good not the spicy that i would hate. Service was good the staff is nice and welcoming. The restaurant is located in the heart of gas lamp and because of that i was not surprised from the price, its not a budget friendly restaurant don't expect it to be cheap. The style of the restaurant from inside also nice. I would give it another visit it soon. Gooo try it
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Erick G.

Yelp
Price point: $$ ($10 - $20 pp) Food: *** Service: **** Ambiance: *** I just stopped by Houston Hot Chicken in San Diego for a quick bite. Got the cheesy sandwich and tender combo, both on the mild side, with some crispy fries. The place is small and quaint, perfect for a solo lunch or a quick grab with friends. The food? It's alright - the cheese kinda drowned out the chicken's flavor and heat, which was a bummer. Fries were on point though, nice and crispy. Definitely not the spot for a romantic dinner, but cool for when you need something fast and easy. I'm giving it **3 stars** 'cause it's decent but nothing to write home about.
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Sean H.

Yelp
Tenders over the sandwich. Careful about paying extra for sauces because they forget to put it in the bag. I paid an extra $1 for ranch but it didn't get put in my take out bag. Additionally their online ordering is broken, after trying 4 different cards I was repeatedly give an "error" message. They basically don't want you to be able to redeem the intro offer for their rewards program so they are being shifty by turning off online orders. Considering the location in the heart of gaslamp I found it important to be able to order ahead of time due to parking. Not being able to is a huge strike against them. FOOD: Buffalo tender was 4.5/5 and my favorite by far. The tenders are BIG! The standard mild and medium was nothing to write home about. 2/5. The sandwich was decent but the amount of chicken you get is way less compared to a tenders meal. 3.5/5 Fries were decent. I enjoyed the original sauce. TLDR: this place is over hyped and understaffed. Very busy.
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Kate N.

Yelp
I was searching on yelp for new and hot things that just open in San Diego and I came across this place. The location is in downtown and it suck only cause finding parking is like looking for a needle in a haystack. There are some tables outside and inside to dine in if you wanted to eat there. There were lots of choice for your sauce from no spice to Houston hot (wavier required). During the time that I ordered....I decided to get medium since the range was so huge compared to main chick or Dave's hot. Boy was that spicy, I was barely able to eat without drinking water and blowing my breath out. The fries were deciduous and the sauce was a little sweet compared to other place. Which is why I like it better than main chick and Dave's hot chicken. They have chicken nuggets too if you wanted a smaller snack. They have cookies and shakes. The shake was like your typical milk shake. The cookie was kind of sad - it was dry so I wouldn't recommend it. Stick to the main thing which is the chicken sandwich. 10/10 recommend - worth trying at least once!
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Mary Jae L.

Yelp
The chance to visit when we are in town for a conference. The chicken was well seasoned, not just spicy. I will try a chicken tortilla soup whenever it is on the menu and this one was really delicious. It is great that you can place orders online for pick up but I would recommend checking to make sure that the sauces you ordered are included in the to go orders. There was not too much seating so we have always gotten our food to go.
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Vincent G.

Yelp
My local San Diego friends told me about this new chicken place that opened up recently and they wanted to take me there while I was in town. We walked from their apartment which took around 15 minutes on a Friday night and there weren't many people in the area. I ordered an Original Hot Chicken Sandwich and Tender with fries and a Waffle Shake. The chicken was deliciously crisp on the outside and juicy on the inside. The house sauce included was great for dipping the tender and fries. I'm not the biggest fan of waffle fries because of the texture, but having the house sauce didn't make it as bad to eat. I'm not surprised mixing waffles and a milkshake for the first time was delicious since it tasted everything sweet. While the prices are a bit high for the food, this place is worth a try if you're visiting downtown and craving chicken sandwiches!
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Lily P.

Yelp
Been here a few times and I must say that this place is great. The chicken and house sause and crinkle cut fries are my go to and taste delicious. Shout out to Jacky for superb customer service and great attitude! Definitely recommend!!

Ca L.

Yelp
This restaurant is very clean and the staff were friendly and professional. Food is very tasty, different than most other chicken restaurants. I enjoyed the atmosphere, it had an upbeat kick to it. Location is close to Petco Park, made it very convenient to stop by and enjoy food right before the ballgame. Highly recommend this place!
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Brittaney L.

Yelp
The food was spectacular here! I took off a star because the price doesn't match the quantity- it's fast food not a sit down restaurant. Other than that- the food is bomb! Real southern fast food that tastes delicious. Don't sleep on this spot if you love fried chicken. They have sooooo many sauce options- so if you like dipping this place is for you. Customer service was very good. The place was super clean, cute, & trendy. Deff a gaslamp vibe meets fast food. Not a lot of fast food options other than pizza so it's really great to have this spot open up in a prime location!
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Shay M.

Yelp
The chicken is bomb, don't get me wrong, but where are the waffles? Ended up finding this on a delivery app, and decided it was a must-try! 40 minutes or so later, I had the goods in hand. First thing I noticed, the 15 nugget combo is way more food than the 3 strips combo, even though the strips cost more. The nuggets had a dry rub (medium) and they looked really nice and crispy, which we loved. The strips, very much reminded me of Epic Wings. They were juicier, but basically very similar otherwise. The fries were lacking in portion, seasoning, and crispiness, but I expected some sog factor due to the delivery experience. Oh, the house sauce...it's very reminiscent of the orange sauce at Board and Brew. It's really sweet and tangy, and I'd say only pairs well with plain wings, if you're into that sort of flavor profile. Overall I was pleased, so we ordered again the following day. The fries were a much nicer portion, and crispier, this go around. The dry rub nuggets again (Spicy this time), were the ultimate choice for overall portion and flavor. The crispy nuggets are so juicy, tender, and large. Unfortunately, one of our orders was messed up as we were supposed to receive som medium dry rub nuggets, and wound up with buffalo instead. The buffalo aren't bad, however, the wet sauce really minimizes the delicious crispiness that accompanies the dry rub wings. I personally only recommend the dry rub nuggets, as I think these are the best. My small GRIPE..."Where are the waffles??". Unfortunately you can't order the waffles in the app. The chicken nuggets are spectacular though (better than TCS), so I'll most certainly return....and I'll take my waffles too! Thanks Houston!
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Sarai Z.

Yelp
Food was delicious. The portions are big. They have a padres game day special that comes with the choice of a chicken sandwich with fries and a beer. The service was excellent. The ambiance is sporty.
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Leslie G.

Yelp
The Gaslamp needed another quick casual food place especially chicken. Was glad to see this opened. I stopped in a day or so after grand opening and while definitely some hiccups they were definitely trying. My to go order was missing sauce but the chicken was good and didn't need the sauce. Went back and tried their salad. Got extra dressing that day! The sauce is delicious. I probably won't stop in often only as I wouldn't consider anything here healthy. The rubs definitely have sugar and the sauce was so sweet. I enjoyed my meals though. Would expect them to do well here!
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Emmett T.

Yelp
Houston TX Hot Chicken (HHC) is a rapidly expanding hot chicken franchise that has now established a presence in the Gaslamp Quarter. There are over 20 locations across eight states with several scheduled to come online within the next few months. It was a bit chaotic to say the least on the night of my recent visit. A massive order (~$4,000) earlier in the day drained most of the supplies. Items like cole slaw, house sauce, and milkshakes were unavailable. As a result, the store closed shortly after I got my food which was two hours earlier than scheduled despite a steady line of customers. The menu touted all-natural, free-range, never frozen chicken products. Sandwiches, tenders, nuggets, fries, salads, and sides were the savory categories. Cookies, milkshakes, and drinks (e.g. lemonade, slushies) made up the sweet stuff. There eight different spice levels ranging from zero Scoville heat units (SHU) to two million SHUs (aka HWHAP... Houston, We Have a Problem!). The HWHAP required signing a waiver at the service counter because the spice was a blend of Carolina Reaper and Scorpion chiles. Sauces cost $0.50 to $1 each beyond the one (or two) that you received with a sandwich, tenders, nuggets, or fries. I selected one of the two House Favorites which was the 3 Tenders & Fries and a Blueberry Lavender Lemonade. The chicken and fries were served with pickles and a choice of two sauces (BBQ and Cilantro were my picks). For spiciness, I asked for the wimpy Honey Butter which was the same as no spice at zero SHU. I took a seat at the bar with a claim number for my order. The amount of indoor seating was limited to the area in front of the bar. More tables were available outside on the two sidewalks adjacent to the corner suite. After about 15 minutes, my food was delivered on a silver platter lined with wax paper. A cardboard tray of crinkle cut fries was on one side while the three tenders were stacked on the other side with the pickle chips speared on top. The BBQ sauce was a prepackaged cup of Sweet Baby Ray's brand. While the chicken meat was juicy, and the crust was reasonably crispy, the size of the tenders seemed small compared to my favorite hot chicken place in town. Prices were about the same which was why I made a note of the size of the tenders. The lemonade was a pleasant refreshment to cleanse my palate.
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Gaby L.

Yelp
Food and service are great!! We had Rosa as a cashier once helped with recommendations and we saw her again last night bagging food and she stayed calm cool and collected with the 12am rush.
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Markiesa B.

Yelp
We actually found this place while walking in the Gaslamp district. I love spicy chicken so I was down. I got the Texas Caesar salad and chose buffalo as my sauce. I took it easy on the spice level because the hotter ones were considered dry rubs instead of wet. Because our food took longer than expected the manager (I assume) came by and offered us a free drink and I tried the watermelon lemonade. My salad was good it wasn't short on chicken. Just wish it was more salad mix and less croutons. But overall I enjoyed my meal.
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Henri V.

Yelp
HHC=Houston Hot Chicken HHC opened less than a week ago in downtown San Diego. Limited street parking. Evidently, HHC is a franchise with the first shop opened in Las Vegas and this San Diego location is the 15th. It's been over 6 years since my last spicy hot chicken fix, and that was at Howlin Rays in LA. I'm super picky about eating chicken, and so when I read the chicken here is All Natural, Never Frozen and Hormone Free and I was willing to try it... There's counter, outdoor and indoor seating, the decor is modern, with tv monitors and upbeat music and cool wall Art. Noticeable were lots of trash debris on the floors inside and out the patio. Management and staff need to really keep everything clean to entice customers, because nobody wants to see trash before ordering food, especially from a new business. The staff were helpful and nice. Ordering was easy with the menu on the wall. Since I'm not a big fan of sandwiches, I ordered the southwest salad with chicken tenders and also got french fries. Wanted to order a milkshake but there was no option for dairy free, no almond, oatmilk or soy milk options. The chicken tenders on top of the salad were tasty and so were the french fries. The southwest salad looked appealing but after closer inspection, many of the salad leaves were wilted, bruised and just not fresh. Infuriated, I summoned the manager and pointed out all bad the lettuce leaves. The manager was apologetic and offered to make a new fresh bowl of salad but I had already lost my appetite so a refund was in order and done. Because the staff and management acknowledged and apologized for the 'bad unfresh lettuce leaves' in the salad and they would try to keep trash off of the floors, my overall initial rating is just ok...3 stars.
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Isaiah A.

Yelp
Came here before a Padres game on a Sunday, I'd been wanting to try this spot since it opened. The interior was clean and inviting, definitely a place I wouldn't mind sitting down to eat, which is exactly what we did. My partner went with the Padres game day deal: a sandwich, fries, and a beer for $20, solid value. I got the sandwich & tender combo, and honestly, I thought the tender stood out more. Both were good, but the tender had more flavor for me. The spice levels weren't too intense, so I'll definitely go hotter next time. Overall, it's definitely worth checking out. With so many hot chicken spots in San Diego, it's not my absolute favorite, but it comfortably earns a spot in my top 5.
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Ashley S.

Yelp
Came in around 2 PM on a weekday and it wasn't very busy. The guy at the front taking our order was super friendly and helpful. I ordered the 2 tender combo with fries. I appreciated how you can pick a different flavor for each tender. I ended up trying the mild which is a dry rub and the buffalo which is wet. They were both tasty and the chicken was tender and not overly fried or oilly. The mild had good flavor but I would opt for medium or spicy next time for more heat. They include a decent amount of fries and the sweet and salty seasoning was great. They were also giving out samples of their different lemonades. The cucumber one was tasty and refreshing. Overall i enjoyed it more than Dave's. It's pretty comparable to Main Chick. I would definitely come back again.
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Myrna G.

Yelp
The original sandwich was very flavorful and you can decide the level of heat. I ordered the 2 tenders with fries. Thanks to Josh, our awesome sever who supported my needs in food and condiments. The TX Hot Chicken has a great atmosphere where you can come over and have fun and meet kind people. Thank you San Diego!
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Justin S.

Yelp
The food here is awesome and the service is cool too. The restaurant itself is very clean and I will definitely be back for more while down in the gaslamp.
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Nicholas M.

Yelp
Always large/juicy tenders. Cozy inside, but also has a nice open clean space on the patio. Aubrey is the best!
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Mike W.

Yelp
First time here and dangggg...this place is the best chicken joint in San Diego! Aubrey was super nice and took great care of us. Awesome food and prices!
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B B.

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Jackie, our counter person was wonderful. Good food. Decent prices. Easy location. I had a salad and a milkshake.
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Lauren M.

Yelp
Amazing food close to Petco Park! Great choice if you're catching a game or are in downtown San Diego. Chicken and sides were good.
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Ari L.

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Jacky was great and the food was absolutely delicious like a picnic on a spicy beach. I hope all 85 characters have been utilized to express my satisfaction at the exuberant spice of glory. But seriously. Good food.
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Joel C.

Yelp
From the many flavors of the fried chickens that are here in San Diego from the hot and spicy to the japanese tempura style with the Texas Style it has so many flavors that go great with the extra flavors. For the many restaurants that serves from the barbecue to seafood and the restaurants that changed of the Mexican dishes . From the many groups and the invitations there was that one that the group was full so I took the inicoativev. Today's trip to the Gaslamp of San Diego to look at the many locations the the Houston TX Hot Chicken i gad stopped in and saw the many many people getting orders I told myself would be back. Coming back today there was a crowd at the front I wanted to come and try some of the many dishes that looked good great. Going to the front counter the menu boards looked like some of the of the simple menu boards the many dishes and the single Items they have. Houston TX Hot Chicken is one place you can have Texas style deserts and the chicken sandwiches you can have from the low butter sauce to the extreme sauce. The many customers that were coming into the restaurant people sitting outside for outside tables for those that are taking orders out of you like good Texas Chicken Houston Texas Chicken is one of the best you can get up to the large orders for the orders that feed groups of 10 or more. Customer service is the best for the many orders of chicken that I saw that with the food service the people at the front and the to go orders for the grub hub and pick ups the location is going to be the best. With some of the best menu combos and the deserts for the Houston Texas Hot Chicken. As a Yelp Elite the day trip out to the downtown area and the areas of LaJolla for the many areas of San Diego that I've seen for many years of the city and state . Travel as an elite the many places from the restaurants to the hotels to have seen the many changes that have helped the industry .
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Michael M.

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Went here during comic con. It was very busy, but they prepared food at a high rate of sandwiches per minute. Even at the quick pace they were whipping out those sandwiches and tenders, the quality was great and the food tasted amazing. I like that the spicy chicken is actually spicy. I felt like it was a great value for the food at the quality they served it.
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Christina L.

Yelp
Well talk about amazing chicken! The food here is so good! Like I for sure have been sleeping on this place. I would definitely love to come back and try other options on the menu. They are also open late! I would definitely recommend this place. I will say parking is a pain here but it will definitely be worth it.
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Todd K.

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Just got the Padres $20 combo with a beer and it was awesome. High quality chicken, seasoned fries and a cold beer!
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Hajji B.

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Aubrey was nice and very professional . she set a good vibe in the restaurant . def coming back .

Brandon K.

Yelp
Came after a concert at the Rady Shell and Rosa was able to handle an incredible rush all alone in the front. Being able to witness navigation between all the customers while managing the food window was very impressive. You're the MVP Rosa!