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Best Fried Chicken Restaurant in Santa Maria

Hot Chicken, Bold Sauces & Loaded Goodness Served Daily!
Welcome to Papi’s Hot Chicken!

Welcome to Papi’s Hot Chicken!

Located at 507 East Main Street in the heart of Santa Maria, Papi’s Hot Chicken is a locally owned food truck in serving Hot Chicken. We bring you fresh, flavorful dishes in a relaxed, welcoming setting that feels just like home. Whether you’re stopping by for a quick bite or settling in for a hearty meal, our friendly team is here to make every visit special.
A Taste You’ll Remember

A Taste You’ll Remember

From savory grilled meats and farm-fresh vegetables to rich sauces and house-made dressings, our dishes are crafted to delight your palate. Each ingredient is carefully selected to bring out bold, authentic taste. Our customer favorites like the Loaded Fries, Chicken Sandwiches, and Loaded Burritos are packed with flavor and made to satisfy every craving.

Order From Our Website

Skip the line and order your favorites online! Our easy-to-use website lets you browse the full menu, customize your order, and choose pickup or delivery all from the comfort of home. Fresh, flavorful food is just a click away. Place your order now and enjoy the taste of Papi's wherever you are!
Catering That Brings The Flavor To You

Catering That Brings The Flavor To You

Let Papi's cater your next event with fresh, delicious food that’s sure to impress. From office lunches and family gatherings to weddings and special occasions, we offer customizable catering options to fit your needs and taste. Let us handle the food so you can enjoy the moment.

Visit Us Today!📍

Catch us at 507 East Main Street and get your fix of fresh, flavorful hot chicken! Swing by our restaurant for your loaded fries, saucy sandwiches, and burritos that bring the heat—served fast and always made to order. Hours Mon - Sun: 4:00 PM - 9:10 PM

The loaded burrito with medium heat is a must-try here! It was packed with flavor, and the chicken had that perfect, satisfying crunch. The medium spice level hit the exact right spot enough of a kick to keep it exciting without completely melting my face off. Everything tasted fresh and well-balanced. I will definitely be coming back for another one!

Heather T.

Ordered for pick up. On time and accurate. Most important the most delicious chicken mini loaded fries and slaw.

Sisi V.

Literally my favorite food!!!!! The mac n cheese bowl is the best thing ever!!!!! I always get extra mac, extra chicken and it lasts for 2 meals!!!!! It is my fav comfort food! I get it every week as my cheat meal!!!!!

Sarah C.

One of my husband's and myself favorite places to grab dinner after a long day of work. Papi bowl is one of our favorites.

Olga G.

Telephone Order was ready as promised; food delicious as always, staff courteous and great prices for quantity and quality!!! Don’t change a thing!!!!

Terri Z.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are your most popular dishes?

Papi's Hot Chicken is known for fried chicken tenders and sandwiches in four heat levels. Our most popular dishes include:

  • Loaded Fries: Fries, mac and cheese, chicken, and sauce come together in this loaded dish.
  • Papi’s Bowl: Mac and cheese in a bowl, topped with chicken, pickles, and sauce.
  • Combo #2: One sandwich with coleslaw and pickles, one tender, fries, and sauce.
  • Loaded Burrito: A flour tortilla filled with fries, mac and cheese, chicken, and sauce.
  • Single Sandwich: Choice of Original, Medium, Hot, or Extra Hot heat level for a single sandwich.

Check out our full menu.

What are you known for?
What meals do you serve?

We serve Lunch and Dinner

Do you offer delivery & takeout?

Yes, we offer Delivery and Takeout

What payment methods do you accept?

When you order online, we accept credit cards (Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover), Apple Pay, and Google Pay.

Services & amenities

Is there parking nearby? Yes, there is parking nearby.

Is your restaurant wheelchair accessible? Yes, our restaurant is wheelchair accessible.

Can you accommodate large groups? Yes, we can accommodate large groups.

What areas do you serve?

We serve the following areas: Santa Maria, Rosemary, Rex, Pacer, Carr, Orcutt, Betteravia, Gum, Iremel, Nipomo, Bragur, Waldorf, Shuman, Guadalupe, Garey, Barsug, Woodlands, Blacklake, Devon, and Bicknell.

Our location

Map showing the location of Papi's Hot Chicken on 507 E Main St in Santa Maria
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