Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Rice Chicken, The Hills Pub and Fast Times, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for fried chicken in San Diego. Top-rated fried chicken spots at the right price.
San Diego's Cheap Fried Chicken Destinations
San Diego offers a vibrant landscape of affordable fried chicken that spans a world of flavors and culinary traditions. You can indulge in the signature crunch of Korean specialties at Rice Chicken and BHC Chicken or stick with classic American comfort at local favorites like The Hills Pub and Fast Times. This diverse collection also features unique international takes, ranging from the aromatic spices at Shawarma Guys and Soi OB to the satisfying bites found at Mom Kitchen and Knockout Pizzeria. Whether you are craving a traditional basket or a global twist, these budget-friendly spots ensure you never have to sacrifice quality for a great price.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Fried Chicken in San Diego | Top Cheap Spots
- Rice Chicken · rated 5/5: Korean.
- The Hills Pub · rated 4/5: American.
- Fast Times · rated 4/5: American.
- Soi OB · rated 4/5: Thai.
- The Nautilus Tavern · rated 4/5: American.
- Mom Kitchen · rated 4/5: Chinese.
- Shawarma Guys · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Knockout Pizzeria · rated 4/5: Italian.
- O'Brien's · rated 4/5: American.
- Phileas Foggs · rated 3/5: American.
- Dirty Birds Bar and Grill · rated 3/5: American.
- Monarch Ocean Pub · rated 3/5: Seafood.
- BHC Chicken · rated 3/5: Korean.
- Go Go Sushi & Ramen · rated 3/5: Japanese.
- Shawarma Guys · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Cafe Pascale Grill & Deli · rated 3/5: American.
- Hash House A Gogo: American.
- The Corner Drafthouse: American.
- Carnitas' Snack Shack: Mexican.
- Gaslamp Pizza: Italian.
- Bub's At The Ballpark: American.
- Long Island Mike's Pizza: Italian.
- Soi 30th: Thai.
- Papa John's: Italian.
- Indya: Indian.
- Papa John's: Italian.
- Ridgewalk Social: American.
- Waterfront Grill: Seafood.
- OB Noodle House Bar 1502: Vietnamese.
- Frank's Pizza Joint: Italian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
