The Chicken Shop

8929 Carlton Hills Blvd, Santee
(619) 631-7967

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James Fitzpatrick (Fitz)

Best fried chicken I've had in a long time

Food: 5

Service: 5

James Camacho

This spot is very simple, but the chicken is on point! It tasted fresh, juicy, and tender. The side I ordered were the coleslaw, mashed potatoes, and the mac and cheese. The mac and cheese was my favorite. The inside of the restaurant is clean and organized. There is plenty of parking in this strip mall. The lady at the counter was very friendly and was able to move the line along quickly. Overall this was a good meal, I would definitely recommend it if you are in the area!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Mac & Cheese

Christopher Paul

Heard of this place via Facebook....we thought we'd give it a whirl. Ordered calamari, fish, french fries, mac/cheese, cole slaw and a Thai ice tea. The only item worth consuming were the fries. I'm not sure how they can sell it as calamari, that was not calamari! The fish was dry! Mac/cheese seemed very processed! Cole slaw was just ok, bland! The oil seemed very burnt, old oil. Asked for a cup for some water, shetold me they only sell bottled water with the water dispenser sitti g on the counter....and she was surprised when i pointed it out. The atmosphere is pretty old and tired, just some tables & chairs, video games for the kiddos. Looked very dirty in areas, complete filth by the fish tank. Paid $35.....ate a few bits of each but mostly threw it all in the trash. You could do so much better.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

Martin Gonzalez

The fried chicken is definitely one of the best in San Diego, always fresh, super crispy. I was surprised by how good the fried cod was. 10x better than any fast food chain restaurant.

Kid-friendliness: They have multiple arcade games

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cornbread, Chicken Tenders Fries Onion Rings, Fries, Cod, Fish and Chips

white knight

BBQ sauce bottle had gnats coming out, chicken tenders had no flavor, mac n cheese had no flavor.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 3

medina619

Amazing food

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

No one You Know

Perfect chicken every single time

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cat Fish with Onion Rings, Chicken Tenders Fries Onion Rings, Spicy Wings, Popcorn Chicken, Fries and Corn Bread, Cod, Buffalo Chicken Fries, Fish and Chips, Chicken Livers

R. D.D

I was disappointed today when I ordered chicken nuggets and received catfish nuggets instead. I told the lady I didn't like it. But the place was busy, she left me hanging. I waited and waited. She did not take care of me.

Calvin Dixon

Always a hit they never miss! Especially they spicy chicken!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Wings, Fries, Catfish

Kevin Konway

Fish with tempura type batter- love the Asian approach to fried fish.
Huge chicken nugget type plates.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Popcorn Chicken, Butterfly Shrimp, Cod

Gary Seebold

A nice family owned place with great food and generous portions for the price. The chicken and the fish are both terrific.

Kid-friendliness: Video game machines for kids.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cat Fish with Onion Rings, Amount of Fish Inside, Chicken Tenders Fries Onion Rings, Fries, Fries and Corn Bread, Calamari, Butterfly Shrimp, Catfish, Cod, Fish and Chips

Jaime Valles

First time going there, but the food was very good.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Mike Boatright

As a transplanted Oklahoman I gave up on finding good fried chicken until I found this place. The dark chicken is moist and the breading is crispy and tasty. And the fried okra? Delicious!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Marc Mangabat

Great local shop with reasonable prices. Tried the gizzards and chicken and it was delicious. There is also a set of arcade cabinets that are free to play! Will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Popcorn Chicken, Buffalo Chicken Fries, Chicken Livers

Ray Harris

Definitely recommend coming here, atmosphere is pleasant with free arcade games while you wait, food is made to order so it's very fresh and hot, quite tasty as well (gizzards are amazing with their hot sauce). If you are looking for good southern style food, try this place. Service was comforting and personable. Give it a try. ?

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Catfish, Chicken Livers

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