Houston Hot Chicken – American
This high-energy eatery pulses with the bold, searing heat of Nashville-style spices and the irresistible aroma of chicken fried to a perfect, golden-brown crunch. Guests dive into towering sandwiches dripping with melted cheese or find comfort in the classic harmony of spice-dusted tenders served alongside thick, buttery waffles. It is a vibrant celebration of heat and texture, where every fiery bite is designed to challenge the palate and satisfy the soul.
238, Fifth Avenue, San Diego, ca, 92101 +16194732748 https://www.hhc.ooo/location/238-fifth-avenue-san-diego-california-921010Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, renal, tlc, volumetrics, macrobiotic
Diet fit at Houston Hot Chicken
Dairy-Free at Houston Hot Chicken
Houston Hot Chicken in San Diego has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 2 Tenders Meal, 3 Tenders Meal and House Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Houston Hot Chicken
Houston Hot Chicken in San Diego has 19 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 2 Tenders & Waffle Meal, 2 Tenders Meal and 3 Tenders Meal. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Houston Hot Chicken
Houston Hot Chicken in San Diego has 1 high-protein-tagged dish on its current menu, including Fusion Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Houston Hot Chicken
Houston Hot Chicken in San Diego has 1 keto-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cheese Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Houston Hot Chicken
Houston Hot Chicken in San Diego has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cheese Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Houston Hot Chicken
Houston Hot Chicken in San Diego has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 2 Tenders Meal, 3 Tenders Meal and House Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Houston Hot Chicken
Houston Hot Chicken in San Diego has 18 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 2 Tenders & Waffle Meal, 2 Tenders Meal and 3 Tenders Meal. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Houston Hot Chicken
Houston Hot Chicken in San Diego has 6 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 2 Tenders & Waffle Meal, 2 Tenders Meal and 3 Tenders Meal. 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 Houston Hot Chicken
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Loaded Fries | 64.7 g | 64.3 g |
| Texas Caesar Salad | 66.8 g | 49.4 g |
| Sandwich & Tender Meal | 21.9 g | 40.9 g |
| Southwest Salad | 67.3 g | 31 g |
| Fusion Fries | 17.9 g | 29.9 g |
| Red Velvet Cookie | 328.9 g | 27.8 g |
| Original Hot Chicken Meal | 39.7 g | 22.6 g |
| Classic Chicken Meal | 14.6 g | 12.2 g |
| 2 Tenders & Waffle Meal | 4.4 g | 7.4 g |
| Cheese Fries | 7.5 g | 5.8 g |
| Fountain Drinks | 48.8 g | 5.1 g |
| Chocolate Milkshake | 21.1 g | 3.3 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
House Favorites
- Sandwich & Tender Meal - $14.99: Original Hot Chicken sandwich with 1 tender of your spice level, choice of fries or slaw and 1 house sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Sandwiches
- Original Hot Chicken Meal - $12.99: Served on a brioche bun with pickles, slaw & house sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cheesy Hot Chicken Meal - $13.99: Original chicken sandwich topped with house made cheese sauce & fries Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Chicken Meal - $11.99: Plain chicken sandwich with only pickles & no sauce Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
Tenders
- 2 Tenders & Waffle Meal - $13.49: Belgian waffle, pickles & house sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- 2 Tenders Meal - $11.49: Served with pickles & house sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- 3 Tenders Meal - $13.99: Served with pickles & 2 house sauces Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Nuggets
- 5 Nuggets Meal - $9.99: 5 crispy chicken nuggets of your spice level served with house sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- 10 Nuggets Meal - $12.99: 10 crispy chicken nuggets of your spice level served with house sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- 15 Nuggets Meal - $15.99: 15 crispy chicken nuggets of your spice level served with 2 house sauces Available at: dinner, lunch
Fries
- Cheese Fries - $5.99: Seasoned concertina fries topped with fresh house made cheese sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Fries - $12.99: Seasoned concertina fries topped with chopped tenders, slaw, pickles and house sauce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fusion Fries - $13.99: Seasoned concertina fries, chopped tenders, cotija cheese, mangos, corn salsa, cilantro ranch & house sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Texas Caesar Salad - $11.99: Fresh romaine, chopped tenders, spiced croutons, shaved parmesan & Texas caesar dressing Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Salad - $12.49: Fresh romaine, chopped tenders, cotija cheese, corn salsa, cilantro ranch & house sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Mac & Cheese - $4.49: Tender pasta coated in a rich, creamy blend of cheeses Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - $5.99: Seasoned chicken, tortilla crisps, cilantro & cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- House Fries - $3.99: Crispy, golden-brown concertina fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Belgian Waffle - $4.99: Sweet and crunchy caramelized Liège Belgian waffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: breakfast, brunch
- House Slaw - $2.99: Cabbage, carrots, and a creamy house dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- House Lemonades - $3.99: Strawberry Hibiscus, Blueberry Lavender, or Cucumber Watermelon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Fountain Drinks - $2.99: Pepsi products, Dr. Pepper, Starry, Gatorade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Bottled Water - $2.49: Aquafina
Milkshakes
- Waffle Shake - $6.99: Creamy vanilla milkshake with chunks of fluffy Liège Belgian waffle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Vanilla Milkshake - $5.99: Real ice cream base Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Chocolate Milkshake - $5.99: Real ice cream and sweet chocolate drizzle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Strawberry Milkshake - $5.99: Real vanilla ice cream and fresh strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
Cookies
- Chocolate Chip Cookie - $3.49: Classic treat made with chocolate chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Cookie Monster - $3.99: Caramel bites, mini marshmallows, white chocolate chips and chocolate chips Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Red Velvet Cookie - $3.49: Soft and chewy Red Velvet with classic flavor Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
Frequently Asked Questions about Houston Hot Chicken
- Is Houston Hot Chicken dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Houston Hot Chicken has 3 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including 2 Tenders Meal, 3 Tenders Meal and House Fries.
- What can I eat at Houston Hot Chicken on a dairy-free diet?
- 2 Tenders Meal, 3 Tenders Meal and House Fries carry the dairy-free tag, out of 3 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Houston Hot Chicken have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including 2 Tenders Meal and 3 Tenders Meal.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Houston Hot Chicken?
- Loaded Fries, at roughly 64.3g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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