Watsonville, Get Ready—Angry Chickz Is Bringing the Heat

Mar 19
2 min read

Watsonville, we hope your taste buds are ready.

Angry Chickz is bringing its bold Nashville hot chicken to the Monterey Bay region with its first Watsonville restaurant, set to open March 20, 2026, at 975 Main Street, Suite 5.

The new restaurant marks our 32nd location in California and 36th location nationwide. That is a whole lot of heat—and we are not slowing down anytime soon.

Your Chicken. Your Heat. Your Rules.

Some days call for a little flavor. Other days call for a meal that makes you question every decision that brought you to this moment.

Luckily, Angry Chickz has a heat level for both.

Our made-to-order chicken tenders, sliders and bowls can be customized with heat levels ranging from Country to Angry. Whether you like to keep things cool or consider spice a competitive sport, you can build a meal that matches your mood.

No judgment. Just seriously good chicken.

Made Fresh and Packed With Flavor

At Angry Chickz, heat is only part of the story. Every order starts with quality ingredients, made-to-order chicken and the bold flavors that have helped us build a loyal following.

Our menu keeps things simple so we can focus on what matters most: crave-worthy food, consistent quality and meals you will already be thinking about before you finish the last bite.

Tenders? Absolutely.

Sliders? Always a good idea.

Bowls? Grab a fork and get to work.

Bringing Angry Energy to Main Street

Located along Main Street, the new Watsonville restaurant is designed to be a lively stop for both locals and visitors looking for bold flavor and a fun, fast-casual experience.

“Watsonville is an exciting market for us as we continue expanding across California,” said Angry Chickz founder and CEO David Mkhitaryan. “We’re excited to introduce the brand to a new community and create a place where guests can enjoy great food, choose their heat level, and have fun with the experience every time they visit.”

That is what Angry Chickz is all about: great food, plenty of personality and an experience that keeps guests coming back.

From East Hollywood to Watsonville

Angry Chickz started in 2018 inside a 900-square-foot storefront in Los Angeles’ East Hollywood neighborhood. Since then, the brand has grown into one of the fastest-rising names in Nashville hot chicken.

Along the way, Angry Chickz has earned recognition from QSR, Nation’s Restaurant News, Fast Casual and Franchise Times. But no matter how many locations we open, the mission stays the same: serve bold, flavorful chicken and make every visit feel like a good time.