Waco’s Dave’s Hot Chicken sits on Jack Kultgen Freeway, a quick detour off I-35 and not far from Baylor University. Between Baylor game days and the steady stream of visitors drawn to Waco’s Magnolia Market area, this location sees a good mix of students, locals, and travelers passing through central Texas.

Address: 4017 Jack Kultgen Fwy, Waco, TX 76706

Store page: Hours, phone & online ordering on daveshotchicken.com

Hours
Monday–Sunday: 10:30 AM – 11:00 PM (same every day)

No separate weekend schedule here — it’s 10:30 AM to 11 PM, seven days a week, which keeps things simple if you’re planning a stop on a road trip through I-35. The menu doesn’t change: Hot Chicken Tenders and Sliders as the core items, seven spice levels, and the usual sides of kale slaw, mac and cheese, and loaded fries. Dine-in, ordering ahead online, curbside pickup through the app, or delivery are all on the table. If you’re coming off the highway, curbside is the fastest way to grab food and get back on the road.

Waco Menu Prices After Tax

Waco uses the 8.25% Texas combined rate, the same as Lubbock and El Paso. A rough rule is to add about 8% to anything on the board. With the chain’s starting prices from September 2026, that works out to:

  • Dave’s #3 (1 Tender & 1 Slider w/ Fries): $16.09, about $17.42 total
  • Dave’s #1 (2 Tenders w/ Fries): $14.89, about $16.12 total
  • Single Tender: $4.99, about $5.40 total
  • #3 plus a regular fountain drink: about $20.76

Baylor game days tend to be busy all over town, so plan around kickoff or order ahead. If you’re bringing food to a tailgate, a Hot Box is easier to carry and share than a stack of combos.

See all items on our Dave’s Hot Chicken menu with prices page, check Hot Box sizes and prices, or compare the other Texas locations.

What people ask

Is it close to Baylor?
Yes, a short drive from campus along I-35.

Same hours on weekends?
Yes — no change from the weekday schedule.

Good for a road-trip stop?
Easy highway access off I-35 makes it a convenient break.

Holiday hours can run differently, so confirm before a special trip. Current prices are on our menu with prices page.

Independent guide — not affiliated with Dave’s Hot Chicken.