Tyler’s Chicken Scene Could Get a Spicy New Addition

(Tyler, Texas) Tyler's restaurant scene is heating up, not only in temperature, but in spice! Dave's Hot Chicken appears to be planning a new Tyler location on S. Broadway Avenue, with a targeted opening date of April 16, 2027. Construction on the new location is expected to begin in November, with a targeted opening date of April 16.

How Dave's Hot Chicken Fits Into Tyler's Chicken Scene

Dave's Hot Chicken will be joining a crowded field of chicken joints in the Rose City. Chick-fil-A, Raising Cane's, Slim Chickens, Layne's Chicken Fingers, Golden Chick, Chicken Express, and not to mention the wing outlets that call Tyler home. According to a social media post from Coming Soon Texas, construction and licensing permits have reportedly been filed with the State of Texas for the project.

According to the post, Dave's Hot Chicken will spend approximately $500,000 on renovating the vacated Whataburger location on S Broadway Avenue that is in front of Walmart. This location has been empty for a while since Whataburger built a new restaurant in The Village at Cumberland Park. Reactions to the news appear to be positive, although some people are still calling for Pluckers to open a Tyler location, too!

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How Dave's Hot Chicken Got Its Start

Dave's Hot Chicken got its start in 2017 in a parking lot in East Hollywood. The chain is known for its juicy, spicy, hot chicken that will 'Blow Your Mind' says their website. Their empire has slowly grown and expanded and covers 45 states. There are currently 36 locations in Texas. The closest to Tyler is on Town East Blvd in Mesquite.

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What's on the Dave's Hot Chicken Menu?

Menu favorites include chicken tenders, sliders, hot mozz, meals, and cauliflower chicken. Plus fries, mac and cheese, slushers, and shakes. You can get your chicken spiced up from a choice of seven spice levels ranging from 'No Spice' to 'Reaper'. Just be careful to not blow out the taste buds in your mouth. And if you're brave enough to try the Reaper spice level, be prepared to sign a liability waiver.

Get ready, Tyler, for a new chicken experience coming in 2027. If you've already experienced Dave's Hot Chicken, let us know what you thought by commenting on our social media post or by emailing me.