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.“

“Eileen was very helpful and responsive. She gave us her recommendations, was very kind. The store itself was really clean, including their bathroom. We ordered takeout but came out fresh and fast!! The mozzarella sticks are back and awesome!“

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

“El pollo está muy rico lo recomiendo.“

“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.“

“Thank you so much to the staff!

We arrived during the last 25 minutes before closing, and we were welcomed with warmth and kindness. The staff took the time to explain the menu and help us with our choices

Thank you again for such a wonderful experience. We will definitely be back earlier next time 😊🫶“

“My brother recommended this place since him and his team from the office come here for lunch often and it definitely is the real deal! The loaded fries were perfect and the chicken sandwiches themselves are what I'd hope a crispy chicken sandwich would be, also the Texas toast is top notch, 5 stars for sure!“

“Do yourself a favor, go let Juliet serve you the best damn mozzarella sticks you'll ever have. And the best damn chicken you put in your mouth. The kitchen crew are top-tier and it went a game lets out at Anaheim stadium they know how to rock it out with kindness and Grace.
Seriously though Juliet's awesome go see her“

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

“Exelente servicio pollo campero un buen sabor“

“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!“

“Got my food at the Newport Location. Much smaller location, a few tables, better for pick-up. Other than that, the food is wonderful! Got the Dave Bites w/ Fries. So flavorful! Dont even really need the sauce, but that's also tasty. Got the Oreo top Shake w/ Strawberry ice cream YUM!!! Thay might have to be a staple everytime i order lol“

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

“I was able to pick up my food once I got there after a long morning at work. The person who was working in front immediately greeted me and helped me out! The food was top tier! It was my first time getting boneless wings and I can see myself doing that 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.“

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

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

“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?!?!?“

“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.“

“Muy buen servicio y el pollo muy bueno“

“This chicken is absolutely AMAZING. I am gluten free and very much enjoyed the 50/50 plate with the regular and sweet and sour. SO GOOD. Even better - I have now found a fried chicken place to share with friends who don't have gluten issues. I'd share a picture... but it smelled so good, I forgot to take one and we ate it all.“

“I’ve ordered from this place 7 to 10 times and finally figured out. I should probably review it. I only order takeout. Never had an issue with my order and the people who give me my order when I pick it up are nice. Never have had an issue with the chicken. The fries are actually really good. I’ve ordered the boneless and the bone in wings and they’re always excellent.“

“Tried the half chicken meal and the $1 chicken tacos. Plenty of food at a good price, salsa and homemade tortillas included. Order at counter and take out was ready quickly, friendly service. All tasted good and recommend! They also have churros and Thriftys ice cream.“

“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!“

“For Mothers Day We ordered the Jumbo Meal 3 Chickens and All 3 xl sides Potato Salad because we had rice and beans at the house. It was amazing as always still hot after a 20 minute drive. My in-laws picked it up and drove it down to South County for a visit. It fed 9 people and we got seconds. The Potato salad here is the best! I could eat it every other day. Such an amazing texture. I have gone to other chicken spots and they are good but Juan Pollo is the best.“

“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! 🙏🏼“

“Now’s famous potato with chicken!“

“I get the spicy deluxe chicken sandwich and I ask for extra slices of American cheese. I do get the Chick-fil-A sauce so that I can dip the sandwich into it, but if you are in the mood for an even spicier sandwich, I would go with the zesty buffalo sauce! 5-stars for food and service!“

“Nice lunch/takeout spot in the area. It is one of the reliable go-to place in the area.

Hainan chicken is nice and definitely lighter meals to go for. Fried is solid but better chances when the owner makes them himself. The price point is very approachable and nice. However, I find this place inconsistent with portion and service time-to-time.

I know big chains can be reliable but we need more restaurants like this that could provide you something different and wider options. I hope this place does well.“

“Yesterday afternoon I went to visit Koko Chicken in Garden Grove. It wasn't very busy. There was probably one other table seated and some people coming in and out for takeout orders. The server was very friendly, very attentive, and great about taking my order.

They only make the chicken fresh here; it's all made to order. They dropped off some pickled daikon and some coleslaw-like cabbage dish and then I waited for about 15-20 minutes before the chicken came out fresh. I got a two-piece crispy fried chicken with fries and steamed rice. He also brought out ketchup and the sweet soy on the side for me. The chicken was so juicy and crispy on the outside; it was amazing, definitely one of the best fried chicken experiences in Orange County. If you need a quick lunch this might not be the spot but it's a great place to have phenomenal fried chicken. It's a dark vibe inside but I know at night it's fun to drink and eat here with your friends. I will definitely come back.“

“After a fun, family day at the park, we headed over to Knott’s Chicken Dinner. There were 7 of us. Our daughter in law gave us a heads up that the portions are big and sharing is a great way to go. The menu has a wide variety of chicken choices. My wife and I got the roasted chicken. It was AMAZING! The rest of the group got chicken fried steak and fried steak. All DEE-LISH! Dessert is included and we had boysenberry pie and boysenberry ice cream! Beyond good!! But aside from the food, the real highlight of our meal experience was our wonderful waitress Belinda.! She was the best. Friendly and attentive and worked hard to keep our group happy. She went above and beyond with us when we inquired as to whether we could get some of that boysenberry ice cream to go. She went back and chatted with her manager and was able to find a solution for us. We were able to leave the restaurant with about a pint of that delicious ice cream. It was a great family, dining experience and again, Belinda just made it that much more special! Hopefully when you go to eat there, she is your waitress.“

“Just right. We were a party of four. We were seated immediately. Being from North Carolina I was excited they had great sweet tea! The hot buttered biscuit sandwiches were delicious. I also got a buckwheat wafflw that was perfect. Another in the group got the chicken tenders. The breading was crispy and delicious. It came with a waffle that they said was amazing. The third order was chicken chili over white rice. Also a big hit. Lastly was the red beans, rice and corn bread. They were all large portions. Rosco's offered both regular and sugar free syrup and their own hot sauces. Service was top notch.“

“I love Pollo Campero. It’s been over 45 years since I last enjoyed their EXQUISITE chicken.

What a surprise to randomly find them as I was driving. My lucky day.

Huge congratulations to the corporation that grew from 1 store to now several hundred locations. You make the world’s best fried chicken.“

“If you want a delicious, quick and easy meal Pollo campero in Stanton is a great place to go. This location has outstanding customer service. They will treat their customers, right. Provide all the a little extras that make it worth it and the food is superb. I highly recommend.“

“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“

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

“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.“

“Wow—this place absolutely delivered.

Tina helped me out, and I’ve got to say… she nailed it. I love seriously hot food, and I’ve never really had anything that felt “too hot,” so I asked her for something that would actually bring the heat. Tina guided me to the perfect choice and made sure everything was exactly how I wanted it. I even asked for my fries to be extra crispy—basically burnt—and she went all the way to the back to explain it exactly right.

And now the food…

Just look at it—loaded, saucy, and absolutely stacked. Some places are just “hot” for the sake of being hot—but this was different. That legendary hot sauce is the real deal. It actually had me tearing up (in the best way possible) with every bite. It was intense, but still packed with flavor—not just heat.

The chicken was juicy and cooked perfectly, and the fries—thanks to Tina—came out exactly how I asked.

Also, shoutout to the cook in the back (didn’t catch her name), because Tina made sure everything was communicated perfectly, and it showed. That kind of teamwork doesn’t go unnoticed.

Honestly, if someone has a bad experience here, I’d have to think they just didn’t communicate what they wanted—because when you do, they absolutely deliver.

I’ll definitely be back.“

“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 service! We've been here before and like it a lot! We both got bowls with the purple rice and a side of the Korean street fries! The toppings in the bowl went so well with everything and is a good amount of food! Everything was so good and the rest of the menu with the kimchi burgers looks great! Will definitely be back to try everything on the menu“

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

“No need more explanation. You can get chicken to go. Just park right across the street for free for 1-3 hours and grab your meal. Country gravy is very good.
Chicken is of course not vegan but i guess mashed potato could be vegetarian if without gravy“

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

“04/16/18/2026 Mr Nathan makes The genuine Milkshake at this Costa Mesa Chick fla on Harbor Blvd in Costa Mesa, other's claim but I experience This Genuine milkshake last evening, they earned 10 Stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐💯 now I know where to order the perfect 🥛🥛 milkshake.
Also there chicken Cobb Salad 🫜🥗 are really tasty too, thanks to management for the Quality foods and service.
Thee Counselor“

“Waffle 🍟 Fries Sauce is Boss“

“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“

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

“friendly service, clean bathroom“

“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.“