Best Chicken Restaurants in New Mexico

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Honouring the top spots in New Mexico.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in New Mexico, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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83.4

Albuquerque New Mexico

Kokio Korean Fried Chicken

For a relaxed meal, Kokio Korean Fried Chicken is a casual choice.

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82.9

Albuquerque New Mexico

Chicken Salad Chick

For your next night out, Chicken Salad Chick is a casual choice.

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82.4

Albuquerque New Mexico

Frank's Famous Chicken & Waffles

For dinner with friends, Frank's Famous Chicken & Waffles is a local option.

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Top Places in New Mexico

Kokio Korean Fried Chicken

Albuquerque, New Mexico

83.4

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Chicken Salad Chick

Albuquerque, New Mexico

82.9

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Frank's Famous Chicken & Waffles

Albuquerque, New Mexico

82.4

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Chicken Salad Chick

Albuquerque, New Mexico

78.2

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Dave's Hot Chicken

Albuquerque, New Mexico

77.5

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Halona Plaza

Zuni Pueblo, New Mexico

74.0

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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Albuquerque, New Mexico

71.1

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Church's Texas Chicken

Albuquerque, New Mexico

70.2

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Slim Chickens

Rio Rancho, New Mexico

68.9

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#10

SLIM CHICKENS

Farmington, New Mexico

68.8

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#11

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Farmington, New Mexico

68.6

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#12

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Kirtland AFB, New Mexico

67.8

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#13

Krispy Krunchy Chicken

North Valley, New Mexico

67.4

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#14

KFC

Ruidoso, New Mexico

67.2

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#15

Church's Texas Chicken

Los Lunas, New Mexico

66.9

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#16

Church's Texas Chicken

Hobbs, New Mexico

66.6

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#17

KFC

Las Cruces, New Mexico

66.6

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#18

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Holloman AFB, New Mexico

66.2

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#19

Church's Texas Chicken

Las Cruces, New Mexico

65.9

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#20

KFC

Deming, New Mexico

64.6

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#21

Church's Texas Chicken

Gallup, New Mexico

63.5

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#22

Church's Texas Chicken

Farmington, New Mexico

63.2

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#23

KFC

Las Cruces, New Mexico

63.0

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#24

El Rey Del Pollo Santa Fe

Santa Fe, New Mexico

62.7

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#25

Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen

Deming, New Mexico

62.6

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