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!“

“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!!“

“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 :)“

“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.“

“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!“

“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. 👍“

“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?!?!?“

“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.“

“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.“

“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 🥰“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“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“

“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!“

“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!!!!!!!“

“Now’s famous potato with chicken!“

“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! 🙏🏼“

“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 :)“

“The food is great as usual. The staff is friendly and dinning room is clean. The biggest drawback for this location is the difficulty for ingress and egress. Due to it being right next door to an In & Out, there is a perpetual line of cars blocking the entrance and exit of the parking lot. The drive thru queue for CFA can be pretty bad sometimes as well. On more than one occasion, I had to circle around to the side street (Helm) in order to reach the end of the queue. It's really no fault on the part of CFA. There are just too many inconsiderate and lazy people using the drive thru.“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

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

“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“

“The food was very very good. The service was meh. We had to ask for water refills 3 times. They never checked on us. I also got my meal a good 15 to 20 minutes before my husband. Not sure what happened there. However, it was absolutely worth the wait. And they made it up to us for missing the order.
In the end, we were still very happy!

We're from out of town, but we'd definitely go back. Still might. We're here for 12 days! 🤔😊“

“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.“

“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“

“Was my first time the WAFFLES amazing the chicken was delicious and crispy the biscuits 10/10 the sauces were amazing overall experience the best would definitely recommend literally everything i had to eat was amazing would definitely visit again.“

“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“

“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“

“Couldn’t believe what amazing professionalism courtesy high-quality well at facilities especially wheelchair accessibility delicious chicken and highly rated. We couldn’t get enough serving the community for over 25 years and didn’t make it difficult for us at all. Go see maria and Audrey Rick for smile smiles highly recommended the best chicken experience in Buena Park.“