Hot Chickz owner Sam Abbo noticed the trend in the chicken sandwich industry for Nashville-style hot and spicy chicken and decided to create a brand that everyone can enjoy on Camino Del Rio North.

“We have been in the restaurant industry for quite some time with restaurants under our belts such as Crack Taco, and Crust Kitchen. We are very proud of the concept that we have created and hopefully will be opening more of this concept in San Diego County in the near future,” said Abbo.

Nashville-style hot chicken is fried chicken with a major dose of spicy sauces and cayenne pepper topped with a zesty sauce drizzled on the bun.

“We came up with a few recipes that stand out above the rest for our spicy chicken sandwich and tenders. We also have Mac & Cheese, corn, Cole slaw, and Texas toast for side dishes,” Abbo said.

The chicken is moist and perfectly cooked. Buckle your seatbelt if you order hot, because when they say hot, they really mean it. But not to worry, you can choose the heat level of your chicken: from mild to hot. People have different tolerance levels, choose your heat levels Naked, Mild, Medium, and Hot. Perhaps try a mild or medium on your first visit.

Currently, the menu is very simple with chicken sandwiches and chicken tenders served in five different plate variations that include French fries, pickles, Texas toast, and Hot Chickz sauces such as Ranch, Honey Mustard, and Sweet Heat. The sandwiches are served on a toasted Hawaiian Bread bun which is a great contrast to the spice of the chicken. Pickles also help to balance the heat.

It will be fun to watch this restaurant expand to other locations in San Diego.  They are located at 4242 Camino Del Rio N, San Diego. Call (619) 269-5827 to place your to-go order.

Their website is under construction; however, they can be found on Instagram @hotchickzsd.