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. read more

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SOOOO FREAKIN YUMMY !!!!!!!!! absolutely no leftovers were had that day. and what a cool place to sit and enjoy such an incredible meal! we sat by the window but anywhere would be great. all the natural lighting was wonderful. gave it such an open feeling. not only was the atmosphere bright and nice, the service was just as well !!! everyone was so kind and smiley ! food came out as it was ready which is great because wooooowie those cheese yuca bites are out of this world. hot and fresh and gooey goodness ! the sauce as well had my mouth watering. luckily the rice bowl is topped with the same aioli. cant get enough of it ! what a filling and tasty meal that rice bowl is ! all incredible tastes and textures. also the dish-ware is so fun and cute. we can't wait to come back and eat some more !!!!! read more

Chancho King - pork rice bowl - Latin American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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We were welcomed in immediately by friendly staff. Since this was the first visit for 2 of 4 of our group, we happily welcomed the full rundown of the Sunday menu. Everything described seemed amazing and we made the difficult decisions on menu items to share amongst our group. Our group order included ceviche, grilled octopus (forgot to snap a pic), oyster toast, Spanish tortilla, and shrimp Al Ajillo. Everything was fantastic and felt like we were treated to a meal made with love in someone's home. For me, my favorite was the shrimp in the garlic broth that paired perfectly with the sliced bread. Glad we finally made it here and know we will be back often since it's so close to home. read more

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Hidden gem! Everything was great. We went here on a Sunday, so they had a fairly limited menu, but every person (kids, grandparents, adults, Chinese, American) loved it! read more

It was my first time here and I guess I was lucky because apparently Sundays is Ceviche Bar Day! With an assortment of seafood, the dish did not shy away from loading up with red fish, shrimp and octopus. There was a punch of sourness and mild heat. With the left over broth, tried it with the chifles and it was great! The ambience is relaxed and it seemed like quite the popular joint for a Sunday. Will try to come back on a regular day to taste other food on the menu. read more

Chancho King - Ceviche - Latin American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

This 5 star review is only based on Sunday Seafood Brunch menu. The food, flavors and combinations are over the top. Note - first time I have had Ecuadorean cuisine. Had 2 different flavors of the ceviche served with deep fried plantain chips. Used the chips to eat the ceviche, perfect pairing & both flavors were fabulous. Tried 3 different items, grilled octopus (beautifully charred), fried red fish (perfectly fried) and lappingacho (rice, fried type plantain dish w/peanut sauce, dried & cooked chorizo(nothing like any chorizo I tasted), avocado, topped with fried egg). All three were very good but what really sent them to the next level were the side sauces that were so flavorful and accented each entree perfectly. This is not a restaurant with great ambiance and service is not over the top but the employees are very personable and nice. HOWEVER, if you want your taste buds to pop and looking for a delicious seafood type Sunday brunch, this is the place. read more

GREAT EVER.Y.THING! Super cute story of formerly being a food truck and now owned by a married couple is #goals. From the vert moment we walked through the door we received a warm welcome. (I'm literally writing this review 5 months later and can remember how great this place was to dine in!!). They explained/broke down all thr menu items and made some popular recommendations. All of the food was delicious so I took my first stab at ceviche ever and when I tell you the flavor was AMAZING. We tried different meals to split and you can't order anything wrong in this place. Lastly their in house hot sauce was so good I ended up buying a bottle to take back home with me as I was only visiting. read more

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!! read more

I went here to celebrate my friend's birthday! The place is so cute and has such a chill atmosphere. The server was awesome and told us we can mix the rice and plantain bowl so we both did that. I got pork, which was so tender and flavorful!! The plantains were the perfect texture, and the pickled red onions added such a nice crunch and tangy flavor. We also got the yuca balls which were SO GOOD. We almost ordered more because we loved them so much. Last special shoutout was that they were out of hot sauce, so they gave us another kind of hot sauce and OMG it was BOMB. It added the perfect heat and flavor to the bowl. Overall a 10/10! I'm so glad I finally got to try Chancho king!! Will definitely be back. read more

Chancho King - Rice and plantain bowl with pork - Latin American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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

Chancho King - Bar - Latin American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Just moved into the neighborhood and went for a walk up Edgewood. I've passed this place a bunch and wondered what it is as you can't immediately glean from passing by. It's about 9ish on a Saturday. There was a couple sitting outside in the bench and I walked in and looked at the crafty rolled paper menu. After a few minutes a smug kid with glasses and a yellow beanie comes out from the back and his version of a greeting is rolling his eyes and saying "yeah I forgot to lock that" "Oh no worries, I just moved in and just seeing what you guys-" "We're closed you gotta GO!" Before I can even finish my sentence. And that's the playbook on how to lose a customer in 30 seconds. Food might be great... if that's who is preparing and handling my food though... I won't be returning to find out. read more

I'm excited to leave a 5 star review for Chancho King on this year's #thankyouthursday! I have eaten from this pop up tent many, many times, and finally made it into their new restaurant! When I first moved to Jacksonville earlier this year, I was introduced to Chancho King at the Sip and Stroll event in San Marco. I had seen the hype on IG and was excited to try! The owner Chason was so friendly and welcoming! I tried the ceviche with plantain chips, and my boyfriend got the pork sandwich. We were in love! I get the ceviche at the Riverside Arts Market and have also tried the rice bowl with mushrooms and other toppings. I watched them painting the sign at the new Murray Hill location and anxiously waited for them to open. My friend and I visited for a Friday lunch and loved everything we tried. I went with the llapingacho: Cheese potato cakes, rice, fried egg, peanut sauce, mushrooms. OMG the peanut sauce was amazing. It was so flavorful! My friend tried the rice bowl with pork over rice mixed with lentils, hot pepper aji, mild tomato aji, lime, an egg, avocado, and Chancho aioli. We shared a side order of sweet plantains with a delicious dipping sauce. The prices are reasonable for the amazing food made from scratch here. We also tried the agua fresca which was passionfruit. The employees were awesome again and really made us feel welcome. I can't wait to go back soon! read more

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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 read more

Chancho King - Awesome art on the wall - Latin American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

I have been a fan of Chancho King since the Riverside arts market days. I then became a regular visitor at the ceviche bar on Sundays while they were building their brick and mortar store, and I have finally gotten the honor of now having a meal there. Chancho King is the best Latin food in Jacksonville hands-down. Every dish is crafted with playful flavors, innovation, and spunk! Let's start with the cheese and leak empanadas , these were classic flavors that comforted my pallet. I have never seen this dish on the menu before, but Chancho King raises the standards for every other place! And then had the classic rice bowl, which is the perfect balance of acidity with the rice and onions and savory meat. I love to dip my plantain chips in this goodness, and I even topped it off with guacamole and their signature hot sauce! Man, do they make a good hot sauce. As usual, everything was delicious, and the employees were incredibly friendly and knowledgeable Next time I go, I plan to try the house beer! read more

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I was recommended here for some good food, and they were absolutely correct. Was greeted with an awesome welcome and smile from the lady behind the counter. I love locally owned restaurants. The people are more down to earth, and she this young lady was that. With her recommendation, I went with Arroz Con Menestray Carne with pork as my protein and a small side of some real good hot sauce. The portion was a good one, and the flavors were wonderful. I wish I would have ordered a side of their pickled red onions, I saw them going out on the sandwichs on several orders. I learned they have a special menu on Fridays from 9pm until midnight and also on Sundays. So I'll definitely be back for that in the near future. Give your taste buds a treat and give them a try... read more

All I can say is... this is in Jax?! We had some expertly grill octopus, literally melt in your mouth. A beautiful and refreshing ceviche. A unique octopus and potato terrine. And literally the most expertly cooked red fish I've ever had in my life. Literal definition of perfection on that fish. Guess I'm late to the party on this one! read more

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To quote Nacho Libre....."Chancho----I need to borrow some sweats....." My friends, put on your stretchy pants and get to Chancho King. This Ecuadorian Diner is known for their tender, flavorful pork. But if pork is not your thing, they have a choice of other proteins and a vegetarian option for your liking. The diner is in the heart of Murray Hill and the perfect addition to all this neighborhood has to offer. We ordered the following: Ceviche - highly recommended, you get a savory tomato based sauce and perfectly cooked octopus and shrimp. Empanadas - fried corn based dough stuffed with chicken and chorizo served with a delicious dipping sauce. The empanada flavors change so can't wait to try others. Chifles - thinly sliced green plantain chips that were crispy, light, and deliciously seasoned Patacones con queso - savory twice fried green plantains with cheese and topped with a peanut salt - loved the flavors of this dish -- peanutty goodness; highly recommend Arroz con menestras: you get your choice of protein, we went with pork and it was a filling and flavorful beans and rice plate Llapengacho - I added pickled red onion and the house made hot sauce on the side; the hot sauce has a kick - loved the heat and the spices; and the meal as a whole was one of the best things I've eaten in awhile. The peanut sauce and the cheese potato cakes were the perfect combination. The pork is so tender and moist, literally falls apart. The entire plate is packed with layers of flavor and textures. I would order this again and again. Aside from the mouthwatering food, loved the service and decor. Plants that are for purchase filled the entire space, it's open, well lit, and clean. Overall, it was a tasty experience. I ate way more than I should have, but would do it again. read more

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This is the best restaurant in Jax! The food is incredible, the staff feels like family, and you can tell the people who work there really care about the community. I take all of my friends here whenever I get the chance. I can't recommend enough! I love the empanadas and the sandos read more

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One of the reviewers had me at gender neutral bathrooms. That's the best reason to go

Chancho King is one of the best restaurants in Jacksonville! My partner and I are frequent patrons because the food is always delicious, the staff is knowledgeable, and the vibes are stellar. All that being said, I decided to take my team for a dinner and we chose Chancho King collectively. Although there was 12 of us and the restaurant was quite busy, the staff handled it like the badasses they are. They were incredibly friendly, attentive, and the yummy food came out so fast. Overall, the experience exceeded our expectations and everyone loved the food! Please do not sleep on this gem of a spot. read more

What a true gem. Definitely the best restaurant in Jacksonville. If you like seafood - you must check out their Ceviche Brunch for amazing ceviche and creative grilled seafood specials. They also offer late night menu for Friday night which is A++. Every other day they offer really good sandwiches, etc for cheap. Solid lunch place read more

Wow! Came here after a great work out at First Coast cross Fit and had the best meal ever Their signature peanut sauce on the ceviche is amazing. I ate a lot of ceviche on Peru but this is hands down the best I have had Ever - I mean ever The grilled octopus with the chimmiichirri was cooked perfectly Great menu and great Sunday specials Shout out to Duffman and Amanda for great service read more

Chancho King - Latin American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

So delicious. We stopped for lunch at the new brick and mortar space (we've had the truck at Aardwolf but wanted to check out the store). We had the empanadas, which were so delicious and we were so hungry we ate them before I could snap a picture. The flavor of the day was chorizo - delicious. Salty crusty exterior and delicious filling of ground chorizo, and the chancho aioli always delicious. We got the pork sandwhich and the chorizo sandwhich for lunch. The chorizo is a whole sausage sliced and crisped crispy with pickled onions and chancho aioli on crusty bread. Really good - super savory with a nice blast of acid from the onions. The pork sandwhich is also excellent. Pulled pork chicharones, some spicy sauces - really good. Not crazy spicy, a nice lingering heat. Sandwiches come with plaintain chips. Not to mention the prices are amazing - easily one of the best values around. Service is always great at chancho and the place is full of beautiful green plants all over. Love this place. 5/5! read more

Chancho King - Pork Sandwhich - Latin American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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TLDR; Chancho King is an awesome, counter service spot featuring tasty Ecuadorian cuisine in a casual environment, with friendly service, and a nice vibe. My husband and I are Murray Hill residents and are sooo happy to see a place like Chancho King in the neighborhood! We went on a weekday evening and it was pretty busy, but not packed. Service is friendly and helpful, though we both knew what we wanted. It's a fast, casual counter service restaurant so you order at the register and they bring your food out. FWIW can I just say I love the music they play? I've found myself Shazamming at least one song each time I'm there. In terms of the food, I loved my pork rice bowl. It had the perfect blend of savory and tangy from the pickled onions. And it was a very generous serving size (it looks deceivingly small in the bowl). Pork (I'd call it lechon) can be very dry, but theirs has no issues with that- I don't get any sauce on mine, so that would be hard to hide. My husband loved his seco de pollo, but I wasn't a fan. Can't say why because it has some similarities to fricassee de pollo, which I love, but it has some sort of sweetness to it that I wasn't fond of. The maduros (sweet plantains) that came with it were great though! And the chifles (plantain chips) were awesome, especially with the sauce it's served with. Oh and don't skip out on the rotating flavors of agua fresca! My favorites are passion fruit and pineapple. As an aside, as a Latina, it makes me super proud to see fellow Latines highlighting their culture and food! Even being born and raised in Miami, I had never had Ecuadorian food so I'm so happy to have Chancho King here to expand all of our palates, haha. read more

Chancho King - Pork rice bowl (delicious!) and a mango agua fresca - Latin American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Sooooo good!! great prices for the amount of food! I absolutely LOVED the pan de yuca; they are so cheesy and stretchy and addicting! The amount of delicious pork they stuffed into this sandwich was actually insane.. and with those pickled onions.. so so good! It even came with some plantain chips on the side! All the employees were super friendly! Will definately be back! read more

Chancho King - pan de yuca - Latin American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Casual and friendly environment serving up some delicious Ecuadorian food. You cannot go wrong with anything you order whether it's the rotating flavors of agua fresca or empanadas or classic rice bowl with protein of choice. The classic menu neverisses but make sure to also check out their late night specials on Friday nights (9pm-12am) as well as their ceviche Sundays from 10-3 read more

This place is a gem. The food is out of this world good. And we love the clean and fresh interior. I had the fish dinner and they made 3 chicken bowls for my kids! We often come for lunch and have the sandwiches. So good. read more

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Great food, limited menu. So you can make delicious decisions. I love the homemade hot sauce. The staff is great! The place is good size.

This place is consistently amazing i almost find it hard to put into words. The staff is so friendly and helpful. The chicken sandwitch is my go to it is my favorite sandwitch EVER! They also do a great deal Monday-Saturday where you can get 5 oysters and some bubbly for 10 dollars. If i could rate this place more than five stars i would. Definitely worth the visit, and the inside is very cute too with plants and good lighting. read more

Chancho King - Latin American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Such a unique menu for jacksonville and everything tastes great while being affordable. an easy and yummy dinner out

I haven't left a review in a long time, but the pesto noodles and steak I just ate here was so well made that I had to show love. Aqua Fresca is always a plus. Looking forward to the next visit. read more

Best restaurant in Jacksonville hands down. Great people, amazing food. They have a special seafood menu on Sundays and a late night menu on Friday nights. You'll love it. read more

Not what we expected but we pleasantly surprised with the food...everything was so delicious! Order at the counter and we asked for recommendations since this was our first visit. Tried the pork sandwich, chicken sandwich and the duck stew....lots of flavor and the prices are great for the amount of food!! We will definitely go again!!! Worth it to go out of your way to get awesome food!! read more

Cant comment on service or ambiance because food was picked up by my sister and we ate picnic style. She did say it was busy. Was excited to try based on all the reviews. Huge disappointment! I had the chicken sandwich which was just ok. My sister had the chorizopan sandwich which was WAAAAAY to salty to the point that it wasn't edible. My nephew had the pork bowl with rice and lentils which was the opposite-no taste at all! The saving grace was empanadas at least we had that. May consider giving it another chance and dine in read more

Ive been to the Chancho King Food Truck before but have been waiting for the opportunity to check out the brick and mortar location. I got the brick and mortar location and wow! The food was to doe for! I got the empanadas as an appetizer and the plantain bowl with pulled pork. The place was set up in the fast casual layout. The customer service was top notch! It was an great experience to visit Chancho King in person. read more

Chancho King - Bathroom decor - Latin American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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From the warm hospitality to the delightfully tasting food, guests upon arrival get the royal treatment. Outdoor patio was relaxing and comfy. A beautiful Sunday trip was so worth it to the cool Murray Hill area. This first visit I enjoyed the ceviche and grilled octopus. A refreshing non-alcohol beverage of mango and lime complemented the food. Groovy and chill sounds flowed from DJ Bobo Rose's speakers thru the air. Friendly conversation with other guests added to the happy vibes as we dined. Gracias to the owners Maria & Chason along with their staff for making this wonderful visit the first of many more. read more

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I finally made it to Chancho King and I'm soooo happy, I've followed them for few years now but never made it to the weekend market. So my first visit was middle of the week @ lunch, I ordered the pork sandwich and pork rinds and the cheesy yuca fritter clouds, I'll get correct names to describe the pictures included. Anyway the pork sandwich has been on my radar for some time now and it was amazing! The tender and flavorful pork is so good and the pickled onions acidity cut through the "juiciness" (aka fattiness) of the pork and the crunch and flavor of the chicharrón (pork skin crackling) stepped the sandwich up, it was synergy! I also had an aqua fresca, flavors were passion fruit and blackberry, I had a combination of the two and it was delightful and not overly sweet. So Sunday I went back for ceviche brunch and it was also amazing! It was packed, every table and chairs at the bar were full with very happy people. We ordered with hopes a seat would be available by time our food was ready, which it did. The grilled octopus was out of this world, so good! Cooked perfectly, it was so tender and chargrilled flavor, along with grilled bread and chimichurri, it was fantastic and probably the highlight of the meal for us, then we also had a dozen raw oysters They were extremely fresh and clean, nicest I've had in a while, served with a mild sauce, not sure what it was, I wouldn't order them again, only because of my old ways, preference to have Tabasco and crackers. We each had ceviche, you have choices of fish, shrimp &/or octopus and three different bases a tomato based, traditional citrus based and the house special one with citrus and added peanut. We ordered the last two and both were delicious. Even though the staff were super busy and working hard, they were all super friendly, and genuinely happy to have the crowds. I highly recommend this restaurant during week or Sunday brunch! read more

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Wow the flavors are there!! We went to a pig roast put on by Chancho King it was held at the brewery, I wasn't sure what to expect but they had a nice table set up with a real whole pig that was cut up and a bunch of homemade sides. They loaded up my plate with pork, confit potatoes, tomato cucumber salad, rice, hominy and pickled onions! Wow!! First the pork was seasoned great! It was flavorful and moist both great things! I love the addition of the tomatoes salad and pickled onions to cut thru the fattyness of the other sides. The only thing I didn't like was the pork was mixed with the fatty parts of the pig too, I just don't like the mix and was kinda picking the "jiggly" parts out. The guys cooking/ owners were wonderful and definitely know how to cook, to be able to bring this feast and be portable is very impressive! I need to try their sandwiches, looks good! read more

Chancho King - Whole pig roast! - Latin American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Everything we had was delicious. We went on Saturday so it was the regular menu. Can't wait to try Sunday and Friday night menu!

Delicious and fresh food. very cute place and amazing service. Highly recommend the pork read more

Chancho King - Rice bowl with pork - Latin American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida