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 the best places for fried chicken in Albuquerque. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional fried chicken.
Albuquerque's Premier Fried Chicken Destinations
Albuquerque’s fried chicken scene offers a flavorful journey that stretches far beyond traditional comfort food to embrace the city's diverse culinary spirit. This curated selection highlights a wide range of styles, from the classic American soul food at Nexus Brewery and Restaurant to the unique international interpretations found at Gecko's Bar & Tapas and Curry Leaf. Whether you are craving the crispy coatings of Italian-inspired wings at Pizza 9 and Slice Parlor NE Heights or the aromatic spices of Indian poultry at Naan & Dosa, there is a perfect crunch waiting in every corner of the city.
7 restaurants in Best Fried Chicken in Albuquerque | Top 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.
