Chicken Shops near Vista, CA

“Being aware of the 20 minute wait for the chicken, we ordered our sandwiches in advance and picked them up. The sandwiches were well worth the wait. The chicken is cooked up fresh and juicy and coated with a delicious sweet and spicy sauce. Easily the best fried chicken sandwiches in the area. The restaurant is nothing fancy, but with chicken this good, it does not to have to be. We will be back to explore the interesting menu!
Edit: Back again to try the kimchi fried rice. Another WOW!“

“I love El pollo loco on vista ca: they have a big menue, and the employees are so nice, also serviceable, my order it was so quickly, and fresh.“

“Delicious food😋 , fast and friendly service. Clean and well maintained facilities ,💯👌👧👧 my Daughter's Love it.“

“I enjoyed the chicken here very much. The chicken was fresh and delicious. I really like the mash potatoes and gravy. The Mac and Cheese was not my favorite. The Coleslaw was good. I give this KFC 4 stars ?. I would give 5 stars ? if they give paper plates for to go customers.“

“All the above! Great service and friendly staff“

“The App was really easy to use, with friendly staff available to assist. I came in when it was empty so I'm sure it's a different story on Thursdays. I did ask for utensils but didn't recieve it in the bag but it wasn't the end of the world or anything“

“Best saves hot chicken in San Diego the service was amazing I don’t know the guys the guys name but he had a lot of hair it was curly and brown they NEED to give him a raise he was very kind to my mom and dad and had a good attitude the food was delicious 🤤“

“So fun and delicious- what a great place! The vegi cauliflower burger was “the bomb”. Food and service - aka: David and his recommendations- were exceptional!!“

“I had an amazing experience at Dave’s Hot Chicken! The food was everything you’d expect—crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. The spice levels are spot on, so whether you want just a little kick or full heat, they’ve got you covered.
What really made the visit stand out was the exceptional customer service from Tony. He went above and beyond to make sure my order was perfect, checked in to see if everything tasted good, and made me feel genuinely welcome. It’s not often you get that kind of personal attention at a fast-casual spot, and it truly elevated the whole experience.
I’ll definitely be coming back—not just for the chicken, but because the team (especially Tony) made it such a great visit. Highly recommend!“

“I love the taste of your food. and your waffles fries are awesome. Your food is off the chain, for all kinds of people. Thank-you so much. 30 pieces of chicken Nuggets I can't get enough. I share them with my 3 granddaughter with the fries. We love it. ❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️“

“I ordered the 2 piece meal with brocolli, pinto beans, and corn tortillas. I had a side of the avocado hot sauce and the red hot sauce. The chicken was tender and moist, not dry, flavorful, and well marinated. The broccoli was not overcooked and soggy but steamed just right with a little bit of crisp to it. My pinto beans had a great flavor with a little bit of a spicy kick, which I love.The cashier was attentive and engaging. He was polite and had a smile when saying hi and bye. The speed of service was amazing, as they cut my chicken and got my meal to me quickly. Great experience at this location!“

“So fun and delicious- what a great place! The vegi cauliflower burger was “the bomb”. Food and service - aka: David and his recommendations- were exceptional!!“

“Great post on Escondido Friends acknowledging the great customer service one lady provides! Worth checking out!“

“I had kung pao shrimp and husband had shrimp chop suey for lunch, it was way too much food & it filled the void. I don't know if I'd rush back there again anytime soon it was just okay for me .You can only order at the counter and then there's tables to sit at. I had it with the hot and sour soup was really tasty husband got egg drop soup pretty uneventful.“

“Good clean simple food. Not too salty, definitely not the best place to get tacos in san diego, but it seems like really clean, simple ingredients. I would definitely eat here again. If youare on a low sodium diet or have restrictions, this place is a safe bet“

“Ashton was very helpful and so sweet with making sure everything was clean in the dining area while also multi tasking calling out orders. Him and the team made sure I had a toilet paper , paper towels and seat covers before I used the bathroom as well.“

“I love the salads 🥗 always fresh“

“Enjoyed the grand opening. Food and service was great. Always been a fan of crinkle french fries. Chicken was the best. Welcome to San Marcos.“

“Very Friendly Nice customer service“

“We stumbled upon the Swiss Grill at the Vista Farmer's Market and it was just amazing! I ordered a whole chicken, it looked so good just rolling in front of my eyes. The meat is very tender and juicy, the skin is of a crispy golden brown - yum! I am actually from Switzerland myself and let me tell you this food made me feel right at home. The potatoes were both soft and crispy with the perfect amount of seasoning. I also had a pleasant chat with the owner Daniel who lived a few miles from my hometown - so we ended up talking about stories from back home!“

“Love this place!!! Always great food!!! 😋😋😋“

“Hands down the best chick-fil-a around!! Food was great and the service was even better! Shout out to Tyler who runs the place and was extremely friendly and helpful. Also James who works there was great and made for such a pleasant experience!“

“Excelente atención muy amable personal todo bien caliente la comida solo para llevar 😁😁😁“

“es demasiado rico lo recomiendo“

“I will definitely come back here. We ordered the Chicken strips combo and the chicken sandwich nugget combo. Cooked perfectly, tender, and juicy. Even though we took a moment to decide what we wanted the staff never made us feel rushed. Super friendly very clean. They keep their dinning room tables washed unlike most fast food places.“

“As a Level 7 Local Guide on Google, I am slightly surprised to observe a mere 4.1-star rating for this establishment. However, upon further inspection, it appears that this rating is predominantly influenced by a significant number of one-star reviews. It is important to note that the service provided here is both efficient and practical for individuals seeking a quick meal. Additionally, the staff demonstrates proficiency in Spanish, which enhances the overall customer experience if you're not fluently in English.

Parking: A large shopping plaza with a shared plaza featuring a combination of standard and diagonal parking spaces.

Kid-friendliness: A family-friendly dining establishment that offers a relaxed atmosphere and a menu that caters to a variety of tastes.

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible parking and a wheelchair ramp are available.“

“One of the better KFC’s. Chicken is always moist and favorable, they don’t serve the old pieces that been sitting around under the lamps. Sometimes drive thru takes a minute but that’s cause they are making your food fresh. I don’t mind waiting for fresh. Great customer service service every time too.“

“I went to pollo loco san Marcos location as soon as walked in the welcome me with big smile on the employees face they keep up good prices still ESMERALDA served me with great attituded creating great atmosphere she was over my speciation i really congratulated this location for they quality food and service to customers“