DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN – American
Nashville-style heat with Los Angeles swagger, served fast across a counter. Dave's Hot Chicken runs two Tampa shops, one on North Dale Mabry near the stadium, another on East Fowler by the university; both open at eleven and trade late. Hand-breaded tenders and sliders come rubbed to one of seven spice blends, climbing from No Spice through Lite Mild, Mild, Medium, Hot and Extra Hot to the waiver-only Reaper. Numbered combos pair them with fries, pickles and Dave's Sauce, backed by kale slaw, mac and cheese, cheese fries, mozzarella sticks and shakes. Regulars talk about the crunch and the size.
2961 N DALE MABRY HWY STE 101, TAMPA, FL, 33607 727-452-1569 https://daveshotchicken.com/locations/0Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, low-carb, nut-free, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, low-fodmap, renal, tlc, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, sesame-free, soy-free
Diet fit at DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN
Dairy-Free at DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN
DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN in Tampa has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Slaw and Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN
DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN in Tampa has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kale Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN
DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN in Tampa has 3 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mac & Cheese, Kale Slaw and Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN
DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN in Tampa has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Nut-Free at DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN
DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN in Tampa has 1 nut-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kale Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN
DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN in Tampa has 2 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Slaw and Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN
DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN in Tampa has 3 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mac & Cheese, Kale Slaw and Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN
DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN in Tampa has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Kale Slaw. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Dave's Hot Chicken Tender | 23 g | 29.7 g |
| Dave's Hot Chicken Slider | 7.9 g | 21.6 g |
| Soft Drink | 101.3 g | 8.3 g |
| Kale Slaw | 5.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Milkshake | 6.4 g | 2.5 g |
| Mac & Cheese | 6.2 g | 2.4 g |
| Fries | 16.5 g | 1.8 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Main Courses
- Dave's Hot Chicken Slider - $6.99: Chicken slider with Dave's signature hot spice blend Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dave's Hot Chicken Tender - $4.99: Chicken tender with Dave's signature hot spice blend Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Fries - $3.49: Crispy seasoned fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac & Cheese - $3.99: Creamy cheese sauce and pasta Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kale Slaw - $2.99: Fresh kale and cabbage slaw Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free, Sesame Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Soft Drink - $2.49: Assorted fountain sodas
- Milkshake - $5.49: Hand-spun vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry milkshake
Frequently Asked Questions about DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN
- Is DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN has 2 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Kale Slaw and Fries.
- What can I eat at DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN on a dairy-free diet?
- Kale Slaw and Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 2 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN have vegan options?
- Yes. 2 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Kale Slaw and Fries.
- Is DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at DAVE'S HOT CHICKEN?
- Dave's Hot Chicken Tender, at roughly 29.7g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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