Chancho King

If you visit Jacksonville on a weekend and don’t go to chancho king, you are missing out. Their regular menu is phenomenal, but Friday nights and Sundays are the real stars. “Late night” (every Friday evening) features a special menu that’s different every week. There is a DJ and lots of kind people, a great place to go if you are looking for a chill party with great food to start your weekend. Sundays feature a special menu filled with seafood. Chancho has the BEST CEVICHE IN JACKSONVILLE. And you can customize your ceviche! Sundays are also very family friendly. Jacksonville is so lucky to have this restaurant. Do yourself a favor and check it.

Everything was delicious for our 1st visit. (Fried red fish & white rice with plantains with passion fruit mango) We are planning to return for the rest of the menu.

Chancho King isn't just an incredible restaurant for Ecuadorian cuisine — it's a true neighborhood gem that stands out even in Jacksonville's diverse culinary landscape. This family-owned establishment perfectly captures the essence of what makes Ecuadorian food so special: simple preparations that showcase exceptional ingredients and masterful flavor combinations. Every dish that comes out of their kitchen demonstrates genuine craftsmanship. The flavors are clean, authentic, and beautifully balanced, proving that great cooking doesn't need to be complicated—it just needs to be done with skill and care. From perfectly seasoned meats to vibrant sauces and traditional preparations, each plate tells a story of culinary tradition executed with precision. What truly sets Chancho King apart, h

One of the best places to eat in Jacksonville, there is so much depth to what they’re creating at Chancho King and you just have to taste it for yourself.

I decided to try this “Ecuadorian” restaurant. The people who work there don't speak Spanish, but it's supposed to be Ecuadorian, so someone should speak Spanish. The prices on the menu are out of date. The rice with lentils and meat (in Ecuador, this refers to all types of meat) costs $17, but here it's only chicken or pork. So I made the big mistake of ordering beef, and they charged me an extra $15 (there is no sign or notice indicating this surcharge), so the dish that costs $17 goes up to $30 (seriously), which I would say is MISLEADING ADVERTISING. They also don't have a children's menu. In the end, for two lentils with “meat” plus a serving of chicken, a serving of rice, and drinks, the bill was almost $90, when in other Latin restaurants it doesn't exceed $40. Anyway, if you want t