"Chancho King is a local favorite in the small neighborhood of Murray Hill, Jacksonville, serving a menu of Ecuadorian foods based on the co-owner's family recipes."
"The name itself is a play-on of Ecuadorian words, 'chancho' meaning 'pork,' which is the main focus of the restaurant's menu, aka it's 'king.'"
"For three years, business grew sale by sale, until earlier this year, the brand launched its second-ever storefront."
"Chancho King made it to the finalist round in the 2026 James Beard Restaurant and Chef Award Nominees under the 'Best Chef: South' category."
Chancho King, located in Jacksonville, Florida, is the only Ecuadorian restaurant in the city and has gained recognition with a nomination for the 2026 James Beard Award. Co-owners Maria La Mota and Chason Spencer focus on Ecuadorian comfort foods, particularly pork dishes. The restaurant began as a food truck in 2019 and has since expanded to a storefront in 2023. Chancho King represents the growing culinary diversity in Jacksonville, which features a mix of Southern, Caribbean, and Latin cuisines.
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