Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Nexus Brewery and Restaurant, Gecko's Bar & Tapas and Pizza 9, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find cheap places for fried chicken in Albuquerque. Top-rated fried chicken spots at the right price.
Albuquerque's Cheap Fried Chicken Destinations
Discover the best budget-friendly fried chicken across Albuquerque, where local favorites serve up crispy, golden poultry with a global flair. This curated selection spans a diverse range of cuisines, featuring everything from the American comfort food at Nexus Brewery and Restaurant to unique Indian preparations at Curry Leaf and Naan & Dosa. You can also find satisfying chicken options at Italian staples like Pizza 9 and Slice Parlor NE Heights or enjoy a Spanish-inspired take at Gecko's Bar & Tapas.
7 restaurants in Best Cheap Fried Chicken in Albuquerque | Top Cheap Spots
- Nexus Brewery and Restaurant · rated 3/5: American.
- Gecko's Bar & Tapas · rated 3/5: Spanish.
- Pizza 9: Italian.
- Curry Leaf: Indian.
- Pizza 9 South Valley: Italian.
- Slice Parlor NE Heights: Italian.
- Naan & Dosa: Indian.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
