Delicious, would come back to eat. Very quiet and relaxed area as well. I ate on the patio. read more

The Chancla ABQ - French toast side of eggs side of avocado - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Chancla leveraged the legendary Tia Betty's and created an equally creative and artful brunch experience. I was dismayed to find Betty's closed suddenly, having let go by a year or more without dropping in, but Chancla does an admirable job of filling her shoes with crafty blends of ingredients and flavors for a unique menu of food and bevies. I had the elote benito (I think that was the name) that was a corncake-based bennie, simply divine, along with the maple french toast that was to DIE for. The cappuccino was exactly right, and though they'd run out of the hibiscus punch, the watermelon substitute fit the bill nicely. It wasn't cheap, but the price was certainly on par with what we've come to expect from crafty brunch places. ~$50. It's an order at the counter kind of place, so there's no formal table service, but they delivered the food (after a notable wait for the post-rush patronage, maybe 20 minutes or so), and came back around to bus some tables in time to hit them up for a to-go box. It is a bit stuffy inside, and the patio is not particularly airy - it's a coyote fence away from San Mateo traffic - so I wouldn't give it 5 stars on ambiance. But that's not always a deal breaker when the fare is legit, and the service is friendly. read more

Sometimes when one of our favorites bites the dust, a family member resurrects the place and even makes it better. Many of you knew and loved eating at Tia Betty Blues (we did). With a new menu, the building at 1248 San Mateo Blvd SE has now been rebranded as The Chancla ABQ. We'll let you look up the Spanish cultural explanation of the word Chancla. In the meantime, please click on the following YouTube video link to see why the boys from the VA Creative Writing Group were thrilled to go back to 1248 San Mateo Blvd SE and partake of some truly great food, excellent service, and new tchotchkes to keep you looking at the walls. Warning: all bathroom decorations have been removed, and we assume they will be replaced. A superb addition to Albuquerque dining, we know they will succeed and please anyone who visits. We're comin' back. https://youtu.be/1rkJ8jAfx1A?si=HQVrTZISPzRBUs6f read more

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Breakfast time and looking for a new option. Here we are. Order at the counter after a long line. Inside seating is at a premium and marginally better on the patio. But it's outside and quiet. Ordering was straight forward, For our number and on to the patio. Chicken Fried Steak for me & the Elote Benny for my companion. It was definitely a wait to get the food. The CFS was different, not bad just different. The steak was decent size, gravy good, it came on a bed of green chile, corn and squash. Not bad - just different. The Elote Benedict was a lot of food. The corn was fried into a cake, topped with eggs, pickled onions, avocado & hollandaise sauce, with squash on the side. Excellent taste, not a lot of seasoning and egg perfectly cooked. Be prepared to find a place to sit and a wait for a good meal. read more

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The Chancla is literally the wise old tale of "don't judge a book by its cover". It's a little restaurant has its own parking (yay!) and indoor plus outdoor seating. We were lucky to get outdoor seating and had a quiet morning together. The mocha latte was like it was from a cafe coffee shop. Totally worth it and nothing like diner coffee I've unfortunately had in other well known restaurants. Speaking of, every meal we received was top notch comfort breakfast. The potatoes were extra crispy, fluffy, and well seasoned. There was a generous amount of perfectly cooked bacon, creamy eggs, and balanced out by a simple English muffin toast. The French toast was beautifully sweet, thick, and a delicious option. It was an order at the counter first, then full service throughout, even in the outdoor seating. read more

The Chancla ABQ - 2 egg platter - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Great food and good prices with good friendly service. They had some really good Gluten free offerings you usually won't find. They were out of the crabcakes Benedict so instead I had their chicken fried steak which is made Korean style, hence GF. It was delicious. You have to order at the counter and then take a seat. They are dog friendly. This was a great find while traveling thru ABQ. Glad we stopped! read more

The Chancla ABQ - Latte - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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For a name like The Chancla, it really hits! Service was great, food was amazing, and we ended up sitting outside in the shade! The tzatziki like sauce on top of the hash browns was a surprising plot twist - it was SOO GOOD! read more

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Delicious. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. Helped us with making our meal decisions everything looked sounded so good. When the food arrived it looked amazing. read more

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Top notch breakfast! Had the Tres Leches French toast and the eggs Benedict. Don't let the hole in the wall atmosphere deter you. Great food! read more

My GF friend, and I both enjoyed the Elotes Benito with fresh hollandaise and corn fritters. She took half of hers home, but I had skipped breakfast on purpose and devoured all of mine. The service was friendly and wait staff was attentive. It's nice to be able to sit on the fairly shady patio and I look forward to returning with my dog when I don't have to talk shop. read more

The Chancla ABQ - Elotes Benito - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Chancla is a new place in town with an attractive menu for breakfast and lunch. It is a familiar and rustic place at the corner of Ross and San Mateo. We met with a friend to finally try this place. Candice was very attentive and friendly, welcoming us with a great smile and energy. We ordered the chancla, the creamy chicken chilaquiles, and the carne adovada burrito. The food took a while, even though there were not too many people. The chancla was by far the best of the dishes, with delicious and spicy chorizo. The red and green sauces are bright, spicy, and unique. The burrito needed the adovada to be marinated and unfortunately it had more potatoes than meat. The chilaquiles had perfectly fried tortillas with a delicious green salsa, but it was not creamy and the chicken by itself was plain in flavor. The side guacamole was really good! Overall, this is a promising new place with killer red and green salsas and legit chorizo. They have taken feedback from their patrons to improve their menu, which to me is priceless. Next time, I may get the chancla for myself or the tres leches French toast. read more

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Enjoyed another wonderful Sunday lunch here! The food was delicious, the service was great, and I really love the wide variety of gluten-free options and the care they take when preparing gluten free plates. read more

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Went back and had a wonderful experience. Amazing customer service. Food tasted great. Love that they have a gluten free inclusive menu! We will definitely be back! read more

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We visited The Chancla during Balloon Fiesta week after the morning ascension, and it was the best decision we made! There was only one other table, so there wasn't any wait at all. The space is cute and cozy inside, with a little patio outside for enjoying the sunshine. My husband ordered the Country Scramble but asked for over-easy eggs instead. Not technically a scramble, but they were happy to accommodate, and he loved it. Our son got the Kid's French Toast, and his eyes practically popped out of his head when the server placed it in front of him. He couldn't have been more excited and completely demolished it. My husband snuck a bite and confirmed it was delicious. I had the gluten-free Banana Bread French Toast with a side of over-medium eggs and gluten-free red chile, and it was absolutely fantastic. Thank you, The Chancla, for proving that gluten-free doesn't have to be boring or flavor-free. I can't tell you how much I appreciate you giving gluten-free diners real choices beyond the basics! As soon as we left, my husband and I agreed that The Chancla just became one of our go-to spots. We will absolutely be back and are recommending The Chancla to everyone. read more

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The food is made to order, so bring your patience because it is worth the wait! My friend has a gluten-free diet and they have a great selection of options. read more

The Chancla was pretty good, the owners were the only ones working today so the food took a bit to come out, but not any longer than expected with just one cook. I ordered their Chancla dish, which was very tasty with red and green chile, the chorizo was delicious! My wife had the poached eggs with turkey meal with bacon bits and a side kale salad which was very fresh tasting. The inside is small and a bit cramped but not an issue for us. We love supporting local eateries and we were glad to be able to support the Chancla for today's visit. We may drop in again some time, if you haven't tried it, you definitely should! read more

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I had been wanting to try this place as I heard about it on social media. My MIL and I stopped by here for brunch and enjoyed all of our food. The only thing that we weren't a huge fan of was the lack of seating, there were only about 8 tables and if it gets super busy, expect to wait for a table or take it to go. I'm not sure if they have a patio area but hopefully they open up the upstairs section! read more

The Chancla ABQ - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Someone who loves tres leches had to get their French toast and it was delicious. The service was good and the atmosphere was alright, just too many flies. read more

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It's O.K. the artwork is nice and its quick to get food with a walk up orders counter. My chicken fried steak had great gravy and vegetables but the steak was tough and stringy. If the steak was tender and not cartilage stringy it would have been wonderful. read more

The Chancla ABQ - Chicken Fried steak - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

The Chancla is good, but you should be aware of a couple negative things before you jump in the car and head over. First off, the ventilation system is not up to the task: you will come away smelling like the grill (this is a deal breaker for some of my friends). Secondly, the delicious-looking/no-price-displayed cinnamon rolls towered on the counter? They're $7 _each_ (we each got one) - and, while they're made in-house and the sweet counterwoman bragged on them, they're only regular-sized and not really all that good. As in, I didn't finish mine (if you knew me, you'd be horrified). They're _okay_, just not great - but the $7 each pricing is escandaloso. Okay, that's out of the way: here's the good stuff. Cute, funky space (apparently with living quarters up top) - it was really cold while we were there and snow flurried outside; I'd expect it'll be really warm when the summer gets going. Decent amount of seating (and there's a nice patio outside) and parking. The counterwoman was just as lovely as can be, and efficient. It took a while to get our food because we were at the tail end of a lot of folks coming in on a weekend morning and they obviously make the food to order from scratch. The $10.50 french toast with fruit and real maple syrup was a hit and a good value. The $16 chicken fried steak was really delicious: it was purportedly 8 oz., but I'm pretty sure mine was larger than that, and it was coated in a fantastic crunch and topped with bacon and parsley as well as a nice cream gravy (Cholula, catsup and Tabasco are available should you want to modify). The steak itself was done to a very nice medium and had that good chew that you want - it was tender enough to be cut with a regular knife (they give you a steak knife nevertheless) but it had all the chew that a man wants on a bite of beef. And no gristle or fat lumps anywhere - it was just very good. The CFS had _very good_ calabacitas on the side: somewhat unusual in that the squash was cut pretty thick, but it was cooked perfectly and - well, it was just delicious. (You know how everyone does theirs a little different? Well, the Chancla folks do a good job.) So . . . I'd not get the cinnamon roll again. But I'd happily have another Chancla chicken fried steak tomorrow - yum. I really hope they do well - and suspect they will (people kept rolling through the whole time we were there - regular Albuquerque crowd, not shi-shi or anything). I'll be back - but I might wait to bring ladies until the weather is right for sitting outside, because that grill smell is not something they'd want in their hair. read more

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Ok, when you first walk up you may question whether to walk in. Once inside it is clear why this place has such glowing reviews. First, the smells emanating from the kitchen make you think you are in a close friend's home, not a restaurant. Second, the counter staff were so welcoming with recommendations and suggestions. And finally, the food was nothing short of five stars. We had the chilaquiles extra hot with chicken and the smothered pork burrito. We added eggs since, well breakfast. The blue corn chips with the hot green chili and the creamy eggs and beans, chefs kiss! The burrito was filled with pork and cheese and green chili sauce. So good you would think about slapping your mother but then you remember how The Chancla got its name. Get yourself over to this great little place. The staff are super nice and the food is amazing. read more

Very good, stopped in to try it out later on ln a Sunday, they were already out of a few things, but what they had was great... Got the chicken fried steak, and my compatriot got the salmon lox kale salad and a side of bacon, both were quite good. They are still figuring things out but they are off to a great start. read more

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super cute place!!!Great food friendly environment! Hands down on thenOld english muffins.. Make sure to bring your appetite !

This is a very underrated place, and it's affordable. The portions are big and the food is delicious. Staff is super friendly and you can tell they care. It's a cozy small place but sitting outside is also delightful. Recommend 10/10 read more

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When it was Tia Betty Blues we always sat upstairs, but that was closed so the bottom is pretty crowded and noisy. Food was solid, but honestly I was expecting it to be uber amazing based on the reviews and pics. May go back again and try something different while enjoying the patio seating in the spring / summer. read more

We just had the best Valentines meal. AMAZING! Cannot recommend enough. We enjoyed the ELOTE BENITO, a perfectly poached set of eggs served on a crispy Jeremy-made corn fritter, smothered but not overwhelming hollandaise, oh-so-fresh calabacitas, avacado, cotija & chili powder​. Tres Leches French Toast, a beautiful soft by sturdy bread, bathed in some sort of honey heaven, freshly whipped cream, blueberries-raspberries-strawberries. Ordered a side of bacon. Best of all, conversation with the Chefs/Owners Candice & Jeremy. Thank you for the good food and making us feel like family. read more

We both had the Country Fried Steak and it was amazing. They have a French Toast breakfast that you can get a small one piece for desert and I highly recommend both. read more

Great service . The food was good like to try new things. Will come back soon. Prices are good

Thank you very kindly to The Chancla! My family and I had a magically delicious brunch. The service was impeccable and we licked our plates clean. read more

Service was impeccable and personable. I love the art inside and was blown away by how flavorful the food is.

They have Gluten free options and they are very good. Gluten free chicken fried steak with calabasitas. Bonitos and french toast all gluten free. read more

I came here with my dad. When we walked in we were automatically greeted and I instantly felt at ease and gave me high hopes. The restaurant looked so cute and displayed art by a local artist making the energy more great. My dad got the creamy chicken chilaquiles and I got the chancla. Both dishes were so delicious you can't go wrong with either! Really give this place a try you won't regret it read more

The Chancla ABQ - The chancla - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Very fresh and delicious. My mom and I went in for a little breakfast hangout and we went left with bellies full and happy. We had the chilaquiles, the Elote Benito, and took the thres leches French toast to go and all were delicious and highly recommended. The owners are so sweet and passionate about what they serve. read more

Food took a long time with no one else there.... My burger was way overcooked almost burnt and super salty, sausage was raw and cold..... they ran out of coffee and i waited so i could tell someone but they never went to the front.... 75$ for 3 people btw read more

They serve upscale Mexican food for reasonable prices and they do it well. My preference is typical Mexican food, tacos , enchiladas, chili con carne, tortillas, juevos rancheros etc st low prices. So thought may not go there often if you like the upscale stuff you may like it. read more

Awesome food and specially loved the tres leches toast. Had the chicken Chilaquiles with over easy eggs.

My first time dining here, though I've been driving past it for a couple of months. The food was wonderful, brought to my table quickly and with a big, bright smile! My to-go order for my wife was ready at the moment I was finished with my meal. This is a great find! read more

Me and my partner were regulars here simply because how kind they were initially when they first opened. The food when they first opened was amazing and slowly as we began coming it became much more mediocre. We went in and it was busier than usual. I sat down right away because I've done that countless times before while my partner ordered food. After he paid, the lady in the front belittled him because I sat down and "reserved a seat". If there was a sign that said "wait to be seated" I would have never sat down. There's no reason to belittle him after he paid and tipped FOR ME SITTING DOWN WHEN THEYVE NEVER TOLD US ANYTHING BEFORE. Mind you an elderly couple in front of us did the same thing but they were told nothing... They loved us when they had no customers but now when there's more we are treated poorly? Support other local businesses that appreciate their customers and not knock them down after they've paid! All that drama for mediocre food that was served cold. read more

The chicken fried steak is great! Very friendly people as well. The green chili on the side was spicy, I loved it.

I got The Chancla which is a breakfast sandwich that was REALLY good. My friend got the chilaquiles and she also said they were good but that her beans were cold. A little pricey. For the sandwich and an iced coffee it was $17 read more