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.“

“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!“

“The lunch special caught my eye as I was walking by. Walked in was greeted so warmly. Kiki attended me and she was great and provided the best hospitality. It’s family owned, so I’m glad I was able to help support their business!!!“

“Absolutely smackin'. Always love some good chicken and I like how Dave's has spice levels so you can choose how spicy you'd like your chicken. Food was absolutely amazing and the loaded shake was great as well.
Edit 7/20/26: As if Dave's couldn't get any better, THE NEAPOLITAN SHAKE IS SO DAMN DELICIOUS OH MY GOODNESS ME!!“

“Best burger in town !!! 🍔“

“Exelente servicio pollo campero un buen sabor“

“Definitely a place you want to stop at! We are their chicken sandwich, chicken tenders and chicken grill boo. All were excellent. The portions were large as well. We have 5 kids and they all loved it too. The man at the front counter was so kind and helpful. When he said they have the number one chicken in Orange County, he was telling the truth!“

“Okay, so the food was seriously good. The chicken was moist, crispy, and super well-seasoned. You could tell it was really good quality Halal chicken. The french fries were very good, I'd go back just for them. Now, the service was pretty slow and not great because there was only one person working. She was mostly in the kitchen, so the front wasn't really being attended to. The dining area itself was quiet, not super clean, but there is an outdoor seating spot. Still, the food definitely made up for the downsides.“

“Came in to try this place. Guess. What. Very good food started whit the appetizer very good. Shirmp ramen very delicious. Chiken strips delicious. Sushi roll very good. Teriyaki bowl yummmmm. I invite everyone to stop and support this local restaurant. The owner is a very nice person and was outstanding on the service. Thank you chick flag definitely I be back“

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

“First time trying Dave’s Hot Chicken, and I was impressed. The food was delicious, but what really stood out was the customer service. Destiny at the front counter was friendly, professional, and explained the menu in detail. She made sure my order was correct, offered drink and shake options, and greeted every customer who walked in while helping me. That level of attention and hospitality is what keeps people coming back. Great food, even better service. Keep up the awesome work!“

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

“The lady working was extremely nice! The food is yummy and tasty. I highly recommend this restaurant. I got my order to go, it took them about 8 minutes to prepare it. I got the chicken and steak plate. It comes with white rice and steamed vegetables, pickled purple onions, chopped green onions, and a big slice of an orange.“

“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“

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

“I think I've already posted about them? Anyhoot- The food, specifically the wings are absolutely the best I've ever had. They are NOT frozen and are cooked to order. They nail each of their flavors like a Gold medal. My wife and I have cravings... for these extremely fresh wings. A little pricey but worth it. I believe they sell wings in a 10 and 20 count.I always finish mine and have at least 3 of my wife's. If you worry about them being Korean BBQ....DON'T. You will have fireworks of flavors and textures blowing up total goodness on all of your tastebuds. If you do order don't expect 5 or 10 minutes as I said not frozen and cooked to order, make sure you know they'll take 15 to 20 minutes to make. I don't want to say anything bad at all, but they charge you for ranch dressing and it is a little priced high. But don't let that stop you. Go get your fingers covered in beautiful flavors, I've never been a finger licker, but I lick my fingers here. It's an exception. Go, you will fall in love...LOL“

“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“

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 ate here around 7:30pm on a Wednesday and the service was good. There was a decent amount of people eating but no wait so that was nice. I ordered the original chicken wings and they came out relatively quick. The wings tasted so crispy and good. It wasn’t greasy at all.“

“Visited this location twice with an online order then sometime later with an over the phone order. Both experiences were great, especially when speaking with lady who took my order who was extremely kind. The Chicken Sando I got was EXCELLENT along with the Cajun Fries. I'm definitely gonna continue eating Legend Hot 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.“

“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.“

“A soulful place that has the best decor and a fantastic staff 😇😇 Everyone is super helpful with the brightest smiles on their faces ❤❤ We started with Lemonade and Coffee that set us up for the main course. I had the 2 chicken sausage patties with waffles and scrambled eggs while my husband Jean’s delight and each bite was amazing ❤❤ Our full compliments to the chefs for making such exquisite food with so much love, care, and attention 🙏🙏 Highly recommend this 11/10 place as it’s the perfect venue to bring family and friends and enjoy the amazing food 😇😇“

“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.“

“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!“

“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“

“Even though it's in this random parking lot, don't let that dissuade you from trying. The food was incredible. The loaded fries combo, crazy fries combo, and chicken piece combos were all delicious. The combination of the chicken, fries, sauce, and coleslaw was amazing. The spicy is pretty spicy, so be aware of that. The thin cornflake breading on the chicken was so good. I would definitely recommend getting the fries combos. Service was also amazing. There are two larger tables where about 8 can sit and two smaller tables for up to 4 people.“

“Overall: Great, moist chicken with a perfect baseline flavor!
​We have ordered from here twice now. The chicken is perfectly moist and not salty at all. The seasoning isn't too heavy compared to other places, which we really like because it allows you to add your own extra spices if you prefer. We haven't tried any of the sides yet, but the chicken itself is highly recommended!“

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

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

“friendly service, clean bathroom“

“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“