Chancho King

Having grown up in Ecuador I missed the simplicity and tasty food of the country.Found this place earlier this year but until yesterday I hadn't had a chance to try it out. I'd give it 10 stars if I could bc it brought back a lot of my childhood memories from Quito and Coca and Esmeraldas and Manta and Guayaquil Will definitely be going back multiple times!! Thank for being 10mins away from me!!

I remember coming to Chancho King at a variety of events around town. At the time I tried their Cuban and was delighted at how delicious their food was. I was super happy when they decided to open up a brick and mortar location.My first time visiting I got the chicken rice bowl and the pan de yuca. Absolutely delicious! I am so addicted to their chancho aoil sauce. Totally recommend both of those dishes. I would say the pan de yuca is a super popular item here.The restaurant is perfectly located in Murray Hill and there is ample parking right outside the building. The location is well lit, nicely decorated, and clean. There are tables for sit in and of course the option to take away.The staff is friendly and got my order to me efficiently as I waited for my to go order to be prepped. Great local spot here in Jax!

Stopped by Chancho King recently on a brunch recommendation and it was everything I was told and more. Charming place, great ambiance, with use of music, hanging plants and just the energy of what a great neighborhood restaurant should be. We were greeted immediately, service was great and the entire staff seemed to take pride in what they did. Since it was our first time, the menu was explained to us in detail and quite frankly, with passion. Everything we ate was authentic, fresh, flavorful, extremely well done. -Ceviche with plantain chips. The eclectic combination of flavors, meats and vegetables with the perfect spice to add. The plantain chips are next level. In fact, they sell these and only these at RAM every week and I'm sure they sell out. Fresh, flavorful, crispy, delicious. -Shrimp Al Ajillo - buttery shrimp with the perfect amount of garlic and THE perfect bread selection for dipping. This was fantastic. -Charred Octopus - This was my favorite. That's probably why there is no picture. The octopus was hearty and flavorful, the sauce and bread the perfect accompaniment. The crew here are genius with what type of bread to use to accompany all of the dishes. -Oyster Toast - Fried oysters, perfect consistency, perfect sauce, again great crusty bread selection and tomato flavor. -Spanish Tortilla - Transformative breakfast fare. Hearty with potato inside. A must try if it's available. Highly recommend Chancho King for brunch. As great as everything was, the menu is changed weekly and I can't wait to try what else they have to offer. This is what neighborhood dining is supposed to be.

I saw them but I never stopped, under the bridge by foodtruck and now brick & mortar. I saw the great reviews by friends and on the internet and knew there would be a time and when that time came I visited there twice in a week as they were found delicious! Those empanadas so light and tasty, came as a mixed of lentil and chicken and cheese--even better dipped in their house sauce The chicken sandwich, served with pickled onions and fresh bread, is an absolute fantastic sandwich! I definitely will return for these items again and hopefully continue sampling the full menu.

I really enjoy Chancho King's chicken sandwiches and their fruity drinks. The counter staff is most pleasant and welcoming. Even though I'm a "small buyer" and just once a month, they cooperate with me about my onion allergy. I don't eat in but the tables and decor are inviting! They now offer a Tres Leché desserts! I must try them!

I'm going to start this review by saying this is the best food I've ever had in Jacksonville in almost 26 years.Also to be clear: we went during the Sunday Ceviche Brunch, so these items are not regularly available throughout their normal weekday/Saturday business.When my fiancé and our friend asked me to join them for a trip to Chancho King's ceviche brunch on Sundays, I had absolutely no idea what to expect. I hadn't looked up possible menu items ahead of time, since I'd heard that for the most part, every single Sunday Ceviche Brunch has a different menu of fresh ingredients, so I figured I'd be surprised and hope that this picky eater could find something a little more bland to choose from. I've never been more glad that I stepped out of my comfort zone of traditional americanized food to try this beautiful Ecuadorian cuisine and spin on classics.From the moment we walked in, we were greeted and had the offer of having the entire menu explained to us, or just the items we were interested in. Since we got there right as they opened and there wasn't a rush yet, we opted to hear about every unique dish, which just made my mouth water like crazy!It's a small area to sit in, so I recommend getting there early if you don't want to sit on a stool. We were able to get a table and the dishes just kept coming out! We opted to try a little of almost everything together. The lobster tiradito was incredible - almost like sashimi, it was poached lobster meat presented like a Michelin starred restaurant. Equally as outstanding were the grilled octopus and shrimp al ajillo. What blew me away were the beau soleis - I actually ordered a second plate of them since the melt-in-your-mouth texture and flavor were too fleeting for me! I could have had 6 plates of it and never gotten tired. The truffle risotto isn't something they would typically introduce - they told us they had a private party the night before and were able to serve this since they had extra ingredients (until it ran out). I implore them to think about adding it into rotation every now and then, because WOW! The flavor was bold but still complemented every other dish, and felt like something they would pair with the grilled octopus.If I had to be nitpicky, I might wish that rice was offered as a side if you order 2+ dishes off of the ceviche brunch menu, since a few of the dishes would be complemented extremely well with rice alongside it.I have never been more impressed with what looks like an unassuming local restaurant that started as a food truck. This is a must-visit for anyone looking for fresh, authentic food, especially from a local restaurant. Every person working there was incredibly kind and just as excited as we were for us to try the food. I cannot wait to come back, as I'm eager to see what they come up with next.

I honestly did not know that Chancho King existed until yesterday and I'm happy to say that it's made my life just a little bit better.We stopped in for dinner after a wine tasting at Bernie's and it was a perfect way to end the day! Quick and easy to order your meal/drink, fast service, tasty food. I got the passionfruit agua fresca and it was SO flavorful and a nice treat. The rice bowl with pork literally was a flavor bomb - I could not believe how tender the pork was and how well seasoned the entire dish was. I loved the lentils that were mixed in, plus that sauce was to DIE FOR. I could probably drink a bowl of it and have no shame. The sweet plantains were cooked perfectly and once again, that sauce... phenomenal. It's a super chill spot with friendly staff - very cozy and easy, I loved it. Will definitely be back!

Amazing made to order home style Ecuadorean food. Love the Llapingachos and oysters. I'm a regular!!!

I happened to be in the area on a Saturday and I was looking for lunch from a place that I hadn't been too. Chancho King was my pick. I called in my order and drove over. When I arrived, it was ready.I ordered the pork sandwich with no hot pepper aji and the and pan de yuca. They packed the pork rinds separate from the sandwich, which I thought was a nice touch to preserve the crunchiness. I was planning to eat it at home but it smelled delicious so I bit into it in the car. The sandwich was delicious, but fortunately it was very soggy. The onions caused the wrapper to disintegrate, and the bottom half of the bread was inedible which was unfortunate as the pork was so moist and tender and the onions added just the right amount of acidity. The sandwich was small though and the onion to meat ratio wasn't proportional. There were way too many onions. And unlike other customers, I didn't get any plantain chips with my sandwich. What I loved though was the pan de yuca. Hot, cheese bread is the best and their version was excellent. Overall, what I tried was good. Perhaps if you eat in the restaurant the sandwich is better as it wouldn't be turned vertically in packaging leading to the extreme sogginess of the roll.This is a good, inexpensive meal.

Food is amazing. Sauces are genius , smooth and authentic. We got the savory plantain with the peanut sauce. The cheese appetizer came recommended by the staff ( always love when something is recommended) and absolutely delicious and once again smooth flavors. The shrimp was delicious served with an awesome sauce that I cannot even describe..perfection. Service was top notch professional and courteous. Loved the art .. the pig on a fork .. not lost on us. Bathrooms and restaurant area .. sparkling clean