50 Best Chicken Restaurants near Fountain Valley

“Best chicken and best sauce!“

“Drive thru today. Quick ordering. My bucket of chicken, cole slaw, and biscuits were ready without much delay. Chicken and slaw were tasty, no issues.
Price. No more pre-pandemic, pre $20/hr wage specials like $5 meals. Everything's $10-15 for a fried chicken meal, and bucket meals $30-50~. Bucket deal on 12 piece was $20 today, $30~ with a large cole slaw and 2 biscuits.“

“I won't let one weird employee knock my rating down of this location. Usually the customer service is pretty good, but on this day 11/29/25 @ 1030pm The younger guy working the cash register had zero customer service skills. He seemed annoyed at the very first interaction and rushed me through my order. Maybe that's just his personality because he seemed to be like that with everyone. Gotta work on that for real“

“El pollo está muy rico lo recomiendo.“

“Best Tacos in Town! Love this place for tacos and burritos!“

“Great food. Super nice staff. Thank you. When they say it’s spicy believe them. Dare is almost unbearable. I wouldn’t dare try the double dare. Soooo good.“

“Our party of 20 came in on Christmas Eve and they were able to accommodate us. The food was definitely made with love. Sushi, bento box and ramen was phenomenal!! The (picky) kids got chicken and fries and they loved it as well! Big serving sizes and great prices. Oh, and the playlist was fire. Can’t wait to come back!!“

“First time ordering fried chicken from this place.
I ordered 24 pieces of the legs and thighs.
I wanted to order all legs. But unfortunately not possible.
The chicken tasted really good and crispy.
Though my family prefer the legs more, so ended with lots of thighs leftovers, but all the chicken legs were gone.
I wish they'd allow the option of just chicken legs like Popeyes. I'd come back more if there's that option.“

“Love going to Dave's Hot Chicken! Today they messed up a little and gave me Medium instead of Mild so I decided to try it hehe It was pretty good a little hot but very tasty. Always when I go to this location Juila most of time is there and she was today also and is always very friendly and helpful! I gave 5 stars today still because the food was very yummy and sometime a mistake can turn it to something that was meant to be :)“

“I have been on an elimination diet for 11 months (AIP) and have had to give up eating out because no one serves anything I can have without completely changing the menu item! Chixy Natural’s Paleo Bowl was absolutely delicious! Such simple and yummy ingredients! Best of all, I didn’t have to cook it myself. We will be going there again!“

“honestly my favorite hot chicken spot. super glad to have one within 5 minutes of me!“

“The Reaper chicken.
That's what I've been seeing on social media.
I got it. It was hot, but not as hot as everyone made it seem.
Don't get me wrong, it was delicious and very spicy. But it's not for the weak. 👍“

“My meal was very good. I ordered Nashville Hot chicken sandwich, with side of Mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was very average, but satisfying. The sandwich was wonderful. Very crunchy, well seasoned, good sauce, pickles, fresh lettuce, delicious bun. The man who gave me my order was very kind and gave me a sample.
I definitely recommend to anyone who likes chicken sandwiches.“

“Exelente servicio pollo campero un buen sabor“

“Came in at night to do take out for first time. They got a buy one get another 50% off for sushi rolls so I got the caterpillar and crunch roll. Also wanted to try their chicken sliders too so I got one.

Very tasty rolls. The slider came with cole slaw on it and it was very nice sweet and spicy. Also got a freebie from the lady I ordered from. Will post pictures when I go again.“

“I showed up at 10:09. It opened at 10:00 and already had 2 people at a table and 4 in line ahead of me. I ordered the Yaho Special with salmon substitute and shrimp. Both the grilled salmon and shrimp were wonderful. I'll definitely be coming back here the next time I'm craving grilled salmon or shrimp.“

“was amazing. First. Moist fried 🍗. Mom and Pop place. check them out..“

“Okay, I thought this was one of this joints where you order “Xtra Crack” in the comments and you get some smoking crack. Imagine my disappointment when I opened my bag and all I had was delicious chicken, fries and amazing coleslaw. Honestly though, I think that chicken has smoking crack in it cause I just finished eating and I’m already itching for some more…. Maybe you could help a fella out and get me some chicken? Come on man! Please?!?!?“

“Food is really high quality and very generous!! crispy chicken always fresh and delicious! 🥰 very friendly and helpful staff! 🥰 the space is not wheelchair accessible really tight but they return it back for there friendly staff and quality of food. Highly recommend bbq chicken tustin 🥰“

“My partner and I always try to stop by whenever we’re in the area! It’s a long drive but so worth it! We’ve only really had the fried chicken but they’re always so delicious and consistent each visit. The inside is usually kind of empty, I wish more people came by to appreciate their food!“

“specials daily. strong cocktails. my go to when I'm in town.“

“Muy buen servicio y el pollo muy bueno“

“First time checking this place out with the family this afternoon. Delicious spicy chicken, family friendly, and the kindest staff that make you feel like home. Hoping you get a location in San Francisco one day! 🙏🏼“

“The owners are incredibly kind and genuinely sweet people. You can feel the care they put into their food and their customers the moment you walk in.
The food is always FRESH, flavorful, and so satisfying. If you’re ordering for the first time (or even the tenth), get the Gangnam Style, it’s a must! Perfect balance of crispy, saucy, and absolutely addictive.
So happy to have this place in the neighborhood. Highly recommend! 🍗🔥“

“My wife and I moved out of southern California 9 years ago and the only thing we really miss, besides family is the Mexican food! This local, no frills spot really hits the mark. The food is on point and meets all our breakfast, lunch and dinner needs! If you’re in the area it’s worth a stop for take out or dinning in the patio area!“

“Great management! Thanks for serving the Costa Mesa community.“

“DEFINITELY CHECK THIS PLACE OUT!!!!!!
I ordered the half chicken combo which included three side items. The chicken itself is super juicy and delicious. For my side items, I got a double side of potato salad and rice and they too were mouth watering. The person who waited on us was an extremely pleasant man who turned out to be the owner. He gave me a brief history on the restaurant which I found to be very interesting. Owning a successful food establishment requires a lot of work. Having to change up your menu items and re decorate the dining room every couple years sounds like a huge challenge. I will definitely be back in the future to try one of their Korean entrees. Did I mention that the other half of the menu is Korean food? Extremely diverse menu!!!!!!!“

“This is the first place I have found in Orange County that makes a hot chicken that is legitimately too hot to handle. And I say that as I sweat through the next 3 tenders. It's fantastic but I'll actually order something a little milder next time. Get Clucked means business.“

“Now’s famous potato with chicken!“

“Amazing food! I drove from Long Beach to Anaheim for the food and it did not disappoint. The chicken was moist and the potatoe salad is the best ever! I first tried Juan Pollo a few weeks ago and a colleague bought chicken for our staff. Today we returned the favor and got some b for ourselves. Amazing! Try the cayenne dressing. It’s good.“

“The food was so good!!! And lots of food for the price :)“

“A pleasure, as always!

Chick-fil-A always meets my expectations, and this location is no exception. The menu is the same as all their other places, and the food is just as good.

* Chick-n-Strips: 10/10 - perfectly cooked and crispy
* Waffle Potato Fries: 10/10 - so delicious and fresh
* Hash Browns: 10/10 - our favorite item on the menu!

The workers were very friendly and welcoming when you first came in. We didn't have to wait at all to order, and the interior was very spacious. The parking is a bit tight, with limited spots, so finding a parking spot can be difficult during peak times.

We can't wait to come back!“

“Small takeout restaurant.
Serves a good value meal of steamed chicken plus flavorful rice. Think of Hainan chicken.
Quite tasty and tender chicken including a trio of sauces that enhance the taste, I was told my the server that it’s best to mix them.
Beef dish available as well as a garlic noodles option.“

“Rose tteokboki - pretty good but so much sausage when the main should be ttok

kimchi jeon - asked for extra crispy and the bottom side was burnt

Sweet corn - portion was too big. Wish they made it smaller for less $“

“Started coming here when my dad would take the family it's been 10 yrs now still amazing food (posting after 8 years) food quality still amazing just wish they kept the old containers for the teriyaki plates the new eco friendly ones break apart too easily and rice sticks to the bottom“

“Amazing food, great service, and great chicken!!! Come by after or before going to Disney but in our case we are taking it back home. Thank you everybody for this amazing experience here at el pollo campero :) Delia is soo sweet greeted us with soo much care“

“I usually get the chicken here when I crave something delicious! The lemon pepper is awesome and the spicy has a hell of a kick! My niece and nephew when they come over always beg me to pick up from here. The woman behind the counter, Luna, always greets me with a smile and a cheerful attitude. Quite rare these days! If you ever come here, you won’t be disappointed.“

“We are fans of their chicken tenders and even introduced this place to our friends, who now make it their usual dinner spot on Fridays. Their chicken is so juicy and flavorful (we always get medium heat). We’ve tried their competitors, but this place is the best in the area.“

“Service is top notch. The gave me a real fork, a real knife, a real plate, and then, brought it to my table. I wasn’t expecting all that from a fast food place. Then the chicken and the yucca was exceptionally good. This place was awesome for any price but for what they charge, they’re definitely the best out here“

“Some of the most delicious rotisserie chicken you will find. Best rotisserie chicken in Orange County. I love coming to this place. The quality of the food is really good. The chicken is high-quality. The service is great. Make sure to get the hot sauce. It is delicious.“

“Great food 🥘 Fast service super friendly. Will be back!!“

“This was my first time eating here, and wanted to try it out, to start off Juanita was a wonderful host. She made us feel welcome, and at home. Thank you. The food met the expectation. I had 22 on the menu the best value in my opinion and it gave you the varthat I was looking for, collard greens, Mac n cheese, corn bread and 2 chicken thighs. I washed it down with some sweet tea. UmhUmh it was good. Wasn't good for my diet but it was worth the splurge.“

“Great 👍 n very patient servers! Always helpful.“

“friendly service, clean bathroom“

“Good food, love the chicken, the ube pie is also worth getting“

“Waffle 🍟 Fries Sauce is Boss“

“This restaurant deserves A MILLION stars the gentleman and the team that served me that particular day I placed my order went above and beyond. The teams customer service is on point and Im definitely going back the food was scrumptious & delicious. I Can’t wait to go back!xo Thank you guys for fixing the order for Uber!! It was Uber eats fault! Ugh.“

“Food, BOMB
Can I call you, Fix that.... Best chicken spot in SoCalifa....
Im about to go again right now.... all my classmates and peeps I dont even know stay going back to you, for a real reason!!!
Let me get that Number“

“I love it they’re so delicious 😋😍and my daughter she always says chif-aif mamma chif-aif mamma😍“

“The hostess was not that friendly; seems like she didn't really want to be at work on that day. But our server, Anthony, was really wonderful! Friendly and has a very welcoming attitude. We appreciate that he was always attentive to our table. We would definitely go back not just for the food but if the server is as friendly and inviting as Anthony was. The fried chicken was as good as everyone had told me. It's worth the trip! Bonus is that they validate the parking.“