This was my first time visiting this business. It is located in the El Vado food court at the El Vado Motel on Central. Just know that the parking here is limited. And I don't know what other parking lot there is other than the one that is located Thankfully, I was able to find parking at the time that I visited.  This shop is located inside of the food court. I read over the menu and wanted to try some of the chicken wings, but they do offer much more than that. Which is something to look forward to when I come back! I asked the cashier what is your best seller flavor of chicken wings, he suggested the Ginger Soy. I was interested in this flavor combo because it sounded like something I'd love. Because I do love ginger. Well, let me tell you... this Ginger Soy Chicken Wings was SO BOMB!!! Wow, the depth of flavor and the wings were so crispy. It is making my mouth water just talking about it. Ha! Wish I had some of those wings again. Maybe next time I visit, I'll try "Aden's Truth", because knowing that the wings were delicious, I'm sure that the entree would be delicious as well. I received good customer service, which is hard to come by these days. Especially during this pandemic! They bring the food out to you on the patio. This place is fabulous and definitely a must try kind of place! I appreciate that there is a place like this to go to and visit especially during these hard times. Thank you! I'll be back. read more

Happy Chickenzz - Garlic Soy Chicken Wings - Chicken Wings Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

A great place, though it was a little hard to find, because the GPS guided us to the building next door. Once we found it, we loved it! The chicken is delicious! read more

Happy Chickenzz - Chicken Wings Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I love the chicken strips from here! They are seasoned well, crunchy, and very moist on the inside. I like to get mine with the Cajun seasoning. I am a fan of spicy sauces and they have one of my favorite sauces in town, cluckin hot. It has a tasty Thai flavor along with some serious heat. I recommend getting it on the side. read more

My friend and I stopped by this restaurant for lunch after we walked around the zoo for a few hours. We were here around 11am. There were only a few stores open at that time but I guess many stores opened at 1130am. Since it's open, we went in to place our orders. The place was welcoming. The person who took our order had a mask in and bottles of sanitizers were available at the counter. After we ordered, we went out to sit at our table. After about 10 minutes, the food was served. I ordered the Diablo chicken sandwich and it delivered the heat as promised. The chicken was fresh and the fries were cooked to crispy outside and creamy inside of perfection. My friend ordered chicken wings. We plan to come back to support this business again. read more

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Wings, or wangs, as I affectionately cluck them, are right there on the Top Ten, if not Top Five, on my Soul Food list. I'm certainly not ashamed to put them alongside scallops, paella, ramen, artichokes; wangs are, when executed correctly, a symphony unto themselves, balancing crisp and tender, salt and cream, tearing first with incisors, moving everything to the molars, the roof of the mouth hot, hotter, burning, and all of that sauce all over the fingers, lips, cheeks. I indulge in wang sessions regularly, and I can confidently state that this local contender to slay all them corporate competitors does, indeed, more than measure up, so if you're a wang dude or dudette, yee haw. There's a lot more happening on the menu around here, sandwiches and such, and interesting Asian takes, like pot stickers, but I doubt I'll ever venture beyond wangs and these tasty sauces: classic Buffalo, Garlic/Soy, Caribbean Jerk rub (not bad), and Cluckin' Hot, a Thai/Laos inspired heat bomb, delicious. The owner, also an Asian guy, is friendly and outgoing, and apparently he's looking to throw in even more Eastern influences to this menu, always a great idea. During temperate weather, plan to eat outdoors, or hustle up a pint at the tap room. They'll deliver, and so will your wang fest. read more

Happy Chickenzz - Buffalo (left) and Thai chili wangs - Chicken Wings Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

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So frustrated, went to el Vado to meet friends at 6pm on a Sunday. We gathered we grabbed a beer and started walking to the different food vendors. We go back to order and by 615 they have turned the sign to closed their signage says open to 7pm. It's a busy Sunday evening this is ridiculous. read more

When my friend said he was craving either wings or Asian cuisine, I immediately thought - Happy Chickenzz! Chef Tony's Laos-inspired sauces and chicken dishes are unforgettable - his garlic soy sauce is my fave and oh man, the Cluckin' Hot sauce (Laos/Thai-inspired) will make you sweat while you chow down on some wings. Aden's tofu or chicken bowl is my favorite. It comes with steamed rice and papaya salad, but I also make a special request - add noodles!! Tony is awesome and so friendly - he has given me suggestions on Asian cooking and on a few random occasions, he happened to be preparing food for an event that he was catering and he shared some with me. I am all for supporting small, local businesses...if you are in need of a hot wings fix, you must check out Happy Chickenzz! read more

Happy Chickenzz - Aden's tofu bowl! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Food for July 1st, 2021 around 12ish Ordered the chicken strips with fries aaand not much to write home about, the strips were supposedly seasoned? Seasoned with what I don't know bc it was just regular strips BUT seasoned fries were delicious, only reason for the 2 stars. Service wasn't great, girl at the front looked bothered, she and the cook were in the middle of flirting or whatever, would've been cute if she wasn't so unprofessional. Also went back to get a to go plate buuut it was apparent they were busy in the back smoking weed and being slackers. Nothin against weed but come on you're at work, save that shite after your shift. Location is cute though but definitely checking out the surrounding restaurants next time due to the bad service/rude cashier read more

Seeing this place pop up a few times on yelp. It's time for that review. I visited this place twice last week on 2 consecutive days. If that says anything to you.. the chicken is amazing and I'd go a 3rd if I could. I can only eat too much chicken wings. This place is my favorite chicken wing joint! I highly recommend the cluckin' hot. It's not very spac but it's full of flavor. Don't be afraid the get a bigger size to share. It is so good! I doubt if you would :) read more

Pretty good spot! Had the Diablo fried chicken sandwich with fries. Food came out fast but not too fast. Chicken sandwich was decent, not mind blowing. Cooked all the way through, could have sat in the fryer for a few minutes longer to give it a better crunch. The "hot sauce" they put on it wasn't that hot but still tasty. Fries were ehh and served with some hidden valley ranch. Could be a 5 star place if they tuned some things up. Overall a good experience with friendly and helpful staff read more

Happy Chickenzz - El Diablo with fries! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

Enjoying the Fried Chicken Sandwich on National Fried Chicken day. My wife is trying the Lao Inspired chicken salad. A good helping. This small shop is just right in the El Vado plaza. Great service and it seems their friends come by so, so it's a local spot ppl like it seems as we were referred from the downtown farmers market to check out El Vado plaza for grub read more

Happy Chickenzz - Chicken Sandwich and Lao Salad - Chicken Wings Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I am a visual person and like to include pictures with my reviews but happy chickenz is a favorite of mine at el Vado and I was so excited to get my food that I forgot to take a picture! Love the food! It never disappoints! It is also one of the healthier options here which I like! I will try and add a picture in the future but I highly recommend the Aden's Grilled Bowl! The rice is spectacular!! It's super sticky!! read more

Very small restaurant you will have to eat outside or take to go. The food was very good. I had a chicken sandwich and would go back in a heartbeat. Fries were subpar compared with the chicken sandwich. read more

Happy Chickenzz - Chicken sandwich - Chicken Wings Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I've been on a mission to try every restaurant at the new El Vado area and this was today's pick. The staff was very friendly and attentive and we were able to place our order quickly. I ordered the chicken sandwich which comes with fries which have some sort of Cajun seasoning on them! While they are good, they are also a bit spicy! The chicken sandwich was also pretty good! It was the right amount of crispy buttermilk breading! The only issue I had is that I felt there was a lack of seasoning on the actual chicken before it was fried! Aside from that, it was a hearty meal and absolutely worth what I paid for it! I would for sure come back and most likely try their wings! read more

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It's not bad, our meals were both okay. Maybe it was an off night? Others seem to like the food. About half of the chicken breast was over cooked and so it was a bit dry and tough. The side order of fries was very good. The ranch dressing included was clearly out of a big tub, it hurt the flavor of the fries. The breading on the chicken was very good and added great crunch and flavor. read more

If your a wing lover, give them a try. The wings are actually done perfectly for fried. I recommend the Hot Box! read more

This was our first time here and I really enjoyed it! The El Vado Club was awesome! It wasn't packed because of the time we stopped by so that made the experience even more better. The help was great and there is plenty of seating for all of the businesses here. We will be back for more! read more

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This is delicious. I recommend it all. Chicken is juicy and tender and flavorful. Customer service is definitely great.

Wings and football was what my son and I were seeking, so I went on an excursion to check out this place because it fit the bill plus it gave me a chance to check out El Vado. I arrived and found the place closed. Even though the hours posted stated it'd be open. My son shed a tear because he did want to see his beloved Seahawks play. I consoled him and said "well there's always Thursday night football and we can come back. We made it a thing to return and he turned those tears to hopeful anticipation. Upon the second visit at the same time but different day we got to get our wish of wings and football! Staff was very friendly for a brisk November evening. Our order was taken and we began to watch the game. They have a nice sized tv but the space isn't big to bring all your cowboys fans and post up. But they have plenty of outdoor seating and another seating nook next door. I ordered three types of wings and fries. The seasoning on the fries was a welcome touch. The wings were ok. I liked the flavors they had and the fact that they were fried but they lacked a certain oomph I was looking for seasoning wise. Not bad but there are better options. Overall I will give it a go again but only if I'm in the area for a trip to El Vado. read more

Giving 2 stars. I had ordered a noodle plate that came out piping hot and fresh and very tasty. The wings I got was not freshly cooked and microwaved for a few seconds at best. They were dried out and cold inside. Breading was soft as day old chicken is. I ordered the hot sauce but barely enough on to even tell how they tasted. The noodles were good but not good enough to draw me back and deal with finding a parking spot for. read more

Food took forever to be served. Kitchen staff forgot our order and tried to give it to another customer for FREE. When we did receive our food you can clearly tell everything was frozen. No taste very bland. Very disappointed. For $30 I'd rather have gone to KFC. read more

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Got a bowl and chicken pot stickers!! Fresh veggies are served alongside chicken and rice in the bowl, adds a beautiful freshness!!!! The owner is a very nice guy that is easy to talk to. The restaurant has a delicious smell once you walk in and that is what got me to order! read more

Polite folks but the food missed the mark. I went out of my way to find a small business on my lunch break. When I walked in they had no orders or customers inside. I ordered the chicken sandwich ($10.13) with a water. It took awhile to get there so I ordered it to go and ate on my way back. When I opened the box in my car, I saw frozen, reheated fries and a water like liquid on the bottom corner. The bottom bun was so soggy it fell into a bunch of parts after the first bite. The chicken was bland and the breading was thin, mushy and had no flavor. The fries needed salt as well. I'm wondering why they don't make their own fries... they definitely had the time to do quality control. Came back to class hungry and disappointed. No bueno read more

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Tasty merinaded chicken, crispy okra, good fries, gal at counter i recognised from corto tacos, and tia b's waffletera. Super nice and attentive. Probably would not travel far for it, but was a solid choice, and worth visiting the remodeled elvado read more

Coworkers and I order this for lunch. Let me tell you, the food is outstanding. Loved the sauce. The chicken is cooked very well as well. Exceed my expectations read more

If you are looking for chicken wings in the great atmosphere you got to see Tony at happy chickenzz. Absolutely the best chicken wings in all of Albuquerque and a great atmosphere. The Laos New Mexcian fusion is simply amazing. read more

My husband and I had been in the mood for wings for a few days. Last night we decided today we would get some. I did a YELP search and this place came up. I looked at the menu and considering it's a small one, I figured this was a good place. When we were looking at the menu outside of the door I saw that they had a hot dog and fries which was a relief because our 8 year old isn't too fond of wings. Our food came out and it was delicious! The sauce on our wings was great. The hot dog was simple and good. The fries were seasoned just right. Good food and great customer service. Definitely recommend this place! read more

Happy Chickenzz - Our bellies were full! - Chicken Wings Near Me - Albuquerque, New Mexico

I ordered the wings and fries from their website. Got a text confirmation for the order and a text when order was ready for pickup. Very tasty, generous portions, and good prices. This restaurant is a great addition to the El Vado complex, wish I had had time to stay and eat in their courtyard. read more

El Vado has great seating outside of their restaurants. Happy Chickenzz is one of them and man was it delicious. Their chicken sandwich seasons overnight in buttermilk. The extra effort they go through for flavor comes through in every bite of their food. Definitely coming back! read more

Happy Chickenzz is a new an rising chicken spot that is to die for! The variety of chicken wings makes your experience that much more pleasurable ( I recommend the jerk dry rub). Not to mention the chicken sandwich and the delightful sides (the crisp okra and the seasoned fries are my favorite). The service is quick and personable which coincides with the positive atmosphere. Damon and Tony have made this a most desired pod that all must visit. Whenever I visit again, this will definitely be my go to spot! Glanatta (a very happy customer) :-) read more

Their food is sooo good--the Diablo Sandwich is the best! Staff are friendly and food comes out quickly after you order it. I've had the grilled sandwich too, which was really good. Excited to try the rest of the menu! read more

I love this place! I have been there at least a dozen times and the chicken is amazing and I love all the sauces. On the weekend they knock out a culinary surprise with the awesome spring rolls they are some of the best I have ever had. read more

Happy Chickenzz is definitely one of a kind! Located in El Vado's eatery, Happy Chickenzz offers freshly-made fried chicken in the form of sandwiches, strips, and wings. While I was told their hot wings can be a bit spicy, I opted for the El Vado Chicken Sandwich with fries, and I loved it! The fried chicken tasted home-made, which was a fantastic change of pace from other restaurants! However, since the Chicken was fresh out of the frier, the juices from the chicken did burn me, so I definitely recommend allowing it to cool down before eating. Overall great experience! read more

Excellent service and the fried El Vado chicken sandwich is the bomb! The wings were tasty and cooked to perfection. The staff is very attentive and made sure everything was to our satisfaction! We will be back! read more

Awesome place for something different. The staff and service are great! Best chicken in Alb.

Absolutely delicious! I enjoyed the diablo sandwich which was juicy, and spicy! Out of this world !! My boyfriend ate the Aden's chicken bowl fresh healthy and yet again delicious this isn't our first time here and won't be our last!! read more

I love this place. Everything here is delicious. But if you REALLY good wings (best in Albuquerque, I would say) come here. Really great staff and you can walk over to the taproom to have some cold beer with your wings. I've had everything on the menu so I confidently give Happy Chickenzz 5 stars. Staff is always friendly and they care about the product they serve. It's a great establishment, I go often and you should too! read more

Diablo sandwich and fries. Dig the operation, the spot and the food is exactly what I wanted it to be in terms of prep, quality and flavor. On point. Slaw on a fried chicken sandwich is always awesome. read more

Consistently good quality, tasty wings and ribs all made fresh. Beware of the sauces as they are very good and really spicy, just like Tony! Ask for some grilled shrimp or other 'off menu' treats they can make for you. Don't forget a pint from Ponderosa's tap room and enjoy on El Vado's beautiful patio off Rt 66. read more

Chicken tenders are delicious! Amazing service, Cheri was a great waitress! Give her a raise!!