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PDQ Chicken

Restaurant Fast food restaurant Sandwich shop American restaurant Chicken restaurant Salad shop

Branch of a fast-food chain vending chicken tenders & sandwiches plus salads, fries & shakes. People often mention chicken, fries, good, time, sandwich, friendly, salad, favorite, tenders, delicious,


Address

12650 Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33618, United States

Website

www.eatpdq.com

Contact

+1 813-443-8336

Price rating

$ $$$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (2.2K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 11 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 11 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: chicken (22) fries (14) good (10) time (10) sandwich (8) friendly (7) salad (7) favorite (6) tenders (6) delicious (6)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 5/5 Hans 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely blown away by the attention to detail put into their sandwich presentation. (They cut the lettuce to fit the bun! 🤯) Our local PDQ is put to shame by this location. Very impressed! Super clean, very friendly staff, plenty of seating and ultra clean bathrooms.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Robert N. 2 years ago on Google
    Chicken done right. I stopped going to Chik-filla once I found PDQ, I pay more but the product is leaps and bounds better. Nuff said.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Marduke V. 6 months ago on Google
    I rarely go to PDQ’s because I remembered them being kinda expensive (for a fast food) years ago but comparing them to prices now, more than reasonable. The associates today were more than understanding and I am ever so grateful to have gone today. My interaction with Alison was very pleasant, answered my questions and further explained even after I paid. Tim the manager was also great; generous and kind. Both seem like good people who do their job extremely well. C:
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Britney M. 1 year ago on Google
    PDQ is one of my favorite fast food places ever they have the best fries and their chicken tenders are so good I also really like the Buffy bleu sandwich and their shakes. They also have the best cookies ever. PDQ is a bit expensive but it’s definitely worth it and they also have healthy options. One time at this location they forgot to give me a tender and they told me I could come back to get 3 more which was very nice. Also one of my other favorite thing about PDQ is they have the best sauces and they give you so many if you ask my favorite is the sweet siriacha and honey mustard oh also the zucchini fries are good honestly I’ve tried most of the menu and you can’t go wrong
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Greg O. 1 year ago on Google
    I was told PDQ had a better chicken sandwich than that other big chicken sandwich chain that is not open on Sundays. I am a big fan of the other chain. In my opinion the PDQ sandwich was very good. It is definitely a different kind of chicken sandwich. I normally do not get lettuce and tomato on sandwiches from the other place. So it is hard to do a poodles to poodles comparison. I liked them both. If I was forced to pick between the two I would choose the other guys. The chicken in PDQ's sandwiches do not have quite as much flavor. However, the PDQ waffle fries are definitely the better of the two. I love the black pepper and the superior crispiness of PDQ fries. PDQ wins this competition hands down. However - however, the other chain has far superior lemonade. Lemonade without pulp is just bug juice. If they had PDQ where I live I would be eating there, mostly for the fries.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebeca M. 1 year ago on Google
    We tried PDQ for first time today 01/29/2023, and we got a really good impression. The staff were friendly, the food were delicious, tenders very juicy, Mediterranean salad amazing and I didn’t ask dressing for it, wasn’t need it. Waffles fried fresh and perfect temperature. I will come back definitely
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vanessa H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a nice restaurant. The workers were friendly and polite. My only concern was where people come to pick up food I witnessed 1 young boys on a chair coughing. Milkshakes were sitting there waiting to be picked up.

  • 5/5 Joel M. 6 months ago on Google
    I give them 7 Platinum Rainbows. I never thought I'd have a chicken experience better than chick fil a, as they are known for their customer service. But nay, PDQ hath arrived. I pulled up to the window to order my food, my first time at PDQ, and a super nice person was able to dial up exactly what I wanted. Supreme chicken sandy, substitute zucchini fries, add Mac n cheese, for a total price of $worth it. Went to the next window, where somehow, the young lady serving food was even more polite than the first person who was more polite than the entire industry of drive thru employees. I dropped the straw as she handed me my drink and immediately she acted like it was her fault and got me a new straw. Then I didn't want to litter so when she gave me my food I had picked up the straw from the concrete while she wasnt looking and showed her that I now had 2 straws. A bargain. And her face was the most human and innocent thing I've ever seen, like she had so so much empathy and consideration for me for simply reaching out of my car and picking up the straw, like it was wild, I legit felt seen, like this person is 100% showing up mind body and soul for every damn customer every damn day. Oh yea and the Mac n cheese was the best hot Mac n cheese I've had from any fast food or drive thru, even better than the stuff from the Publix or sprouts hot section.. and the fries and chicken were super seasoned, not something my Caucasian parents could even dream of, it was SEASONED, and crispy, flavor just falling out of the bag as they hand it to you, you could just eat the breading on the chicken and it'd be better than anything at Burger King. And it was HOT, like this food was made 13 seconds ago by the time they gave it to me. Idk how they can even put it all together that fast and send it out. It's mind boggling. Lord have mercy upon me what must I do to ever deserve this. Seriously though.. BUSSIN'! And after further thought I just realized that through all of that experience I never once was worried about who was making my food or if they were making it correctly, cuz I worry sometimes at BK or taco Bell they can get feisty and you might get some extra sauce in your burrito idk but eating food from unhappy staff has literally given me a stomach ache before, maybe it's all psychological, it is, and it's a problem I face at many drive thrus. But not here. Never even considered it. Like there's a forcefield of motherly love on the premises and no evil shall befall upon the food for her children, and we are all her children. Ok this is getting out of hand. 10 out of 10, would make this my last meal.

  • 5/5 Jean A. 7 months ago on Google
    It was our first time eating at a pdq and we were very pleased. The chicken sandwich deluxe my mom purchased was delicious. My chicken tenders were the best I've tasted. This is our favorite by far. Drive had quick service and friendly

  • 5/5 Kim G. 6 months ago on Google
    Delicious food, good customer service. I had the PDQ salad and my husband and daughter had the 3 piece tenders each. Also ordered some waffle fries, which were delicious. You can get the salad with grilled or crispy chicken. I usually cannot finish the salad in one sitting. Their zucchini fries are delicious, not too oily, just the right amount of crunch.

  • 4/5 Elizabeth C. 8 months ago on Google
    If your looking for fresh cooked chicken and fries (waffle fries) this is the best PDQ location to eat at. I’ve been going here since they have opened. My grandkids absolutely love this place. The sauces they have unique in flavor and full of flavor. The Buffalo Blue is my personal favorite and then the Garlic Ranch. Yummy If you need a good place to take the kids for a quick chicken dinner this is the place. Oh I forgot to mention the milkshakes they have are amazing as well.

  • 5/5 jc33rd 9 months ago on Google
    Kind of hard to rate atmosphere when you are at the drive-thru. The order taker was very pleasant, and it didn't take long to get my food at the to go window. They got my order right.

  • 5/5 Timothy F. 9 months ago on Google
    This was my first time ordering from this location. I went to the drive-thru and the wait wasn’t long. They gave a life person to order with, vs an intercom. The food was high quality and fresh. The food here was delicious. The grounds were highly maintained and restaurant has good curb appeal. Can’t wait to return.

  • 4/5 elizabeth w. 8 months ago on Google
    PDQ I love you. Your people are great as is your food, however... Please take a moment to clean the windowsills by the tables. They have food and grossness accumulated there. A limescale remover to your handwashing station and more frequent cleanings of the drink dispenser would not go unappreciated either.

  • 4/5 Ramiro D. 1 year ago on Google
    Getting better on customer service. Food was fresh but fries seemed old. Men's bathroom had no soap or paper towels. Store was clean and great atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Coach Jim M. 1 year ago on Google
    PDQ carrollwood definitely deserves a shout out for their doordash or food delivery pickup system, I really didn't mention them in the other one because they're the only PDQ I picked up from. As a customer their food and customer service was always top here, and you certainly do pay for that but it is a good value, if you can't afford it the outside you probably don't need the extra calories anyways, so focus on the quality menu items for your health and your wallet! The struggles real keep it up

  • 5/5 Lisa T. 3 years ago on Google
    During the pandemic, I finally visited this PDQ I've been hearing about. Drive thru was PACKED but to my surprise & delight, went rather smoothly. The cashier was a doll, very friendly & helpful. It was my first time ordering & there was a great "family style" chicken tenders special. (12) piece, pure, delicious white meat tenders, (2) large sides for $24.99. Great price, even the dipping sauces were 5☆☆☆☆☆ OHHH! And a salad for (2) was also included! Great 1st time experience. Highly recommend.

  • 1/5 Lea 1 year ago on Google
    I ordered a salad with no feta cheese and no chicken due to me having a dairy allergy and I definitely have feta cheese on my salad.

  • 5/5 J A. 1 year ago on Google
    Every time we visit Tampa we eat at PDQ multiple times. They have the best chicken sandwiches and chicken strips you’ll find. The fries are awesome. The service is quick and friendly. If you like chicken and you’re near one, you really should go to PDQ. There’s often a national debate regarding the best chicken and/or chicken sandwich… if PDQ were national, they’d hands-down be the nation’s favorite. In the mean time, please open a couple restaurants in northern California!

  • 4/5 Shayla A. 2 years ago on Google
    Drive thru line was horrendous, and still moved quickly. Staff was friendly and quick. My fries were burnt and hard. The PDQ sauce was horrible but the sweet sriacha was wonderful. My fav thing was the banana shake. So good I’ll definitely come back for that. Chicken was tender and juicy.

  • 5/5 Jason B. 2 years ago on Google
    QUALITY! Love the food, polite staff & clean fast food establishment! Drive thru generally quick as is the line indoors. Join their email list for rewards / offers. Love their grilled chicken sandwiches, bowls and shakes! I would recommend this place and suggest that you leave a review to help others.


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Plenty of parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Healthy options
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Drive-through
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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