The Chancla — Restaurant in Albuquerque

The food here is incredible, and the outdoor seating has a great vibe. We ordered the chicken fried steak with gravy, the Five Oh Five Benito (swapped the turkey for chorizo), and the tres leches French toast—all of which were absolutely delicious. Despite the place being packed, the servers were super friendly and attentive.

A couple things to note: only two of the six outdoor tables had umbrellas, so it got pretty sunny while we ate. We went at 10:30 AM on a Sunday, and although there was a long line, our food came out in about 30 minutes, which was surprisingly quick given how busy it was.

If they optimized their parking lot a bit—maybe removed some of the random large rocks taking up potential spots—they could probably accommodate more cars during peak times. Also the “Order here sign” is in the way of the TV with the menu, so moving that would be a good idea as well. Still, definitely...

First, I am so glad that this restaurant spot was utilized. It's got so much character and funkiness that you don't get a lot of places.

Now, we called ahead to check for gluten free options and they have a ton! Let me tell you, I haven't had chicken fried steak in years. And it was AWESOME! They make it fresh (not from frozen prepared) and it came with a side of calabacitas. I put a fried egg on mine. They have lots of other GF options as well (banana bread that day, they can make just about any menu item gluten free). This should be stated more clearly on their menu IMO because we don't get a lot of restaurants that cater to dietary restrictions.

The service was very fast and every employee we interacted with was so nice. We felt like we were coming to a friend's for brunch 🤗

I'll definitely be coming back to try out the rest of the menu.

And come on, The Chancla?! What a great...

A delicious breakfast with great customer service! First off, let me say that the family who owns this restaurant is so sweet! And I love that they source some of their ingredients from other local businesses such as La Mexicana and Moons Coffee and Tea! Local supporting local!

Anyway here’s what I tried - •Tres Leches French Toast - Dulce de leche French toast topped with fruit and whipped cream •The Chancla - English muffin topped with house made chorizo, scrambled eggs, potatoes, cheese, and chile •Chilaquiles - corn tortilla chips topped with chile, cheese, cream, eggs, and beans

Overall I really enjoyed everything I tried! Each dish was flavorful and came out fresh! The inside is small and quaint. And they have a patio which will be so nice during the summer. This family owned business is going to be a real gem in its SE Albuquerque...