El Chanchi

Restaurants in Iquique, Tarapacá

4.8 (56)

Category	Restaurants
Address	Veintiuno de Mayo 1818, 1101840 Iquique, Tarapacá
Street	Veintiuno de Mayo
Area	Iquique, Tarapacá
Phone	57 233 9221
Google rating	4.8 (56)
Source	Google Maps and public records · listed Oct 8, 2026 · updated Oct 9, 2026

Opening hours

Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Open 24 hours
Wednesday	19:00–02:00
Thursday	19:00–02:00
Friday	19:00–04:00
Saturday	19:00–04:00
Sunday	19:00–02:00

About El Chanchi

El Chanchi is a restaurant in Iquique, Tarapacá. It is listed at Veintiuno de Mayo 1818, 1101840 Iquique, Tarapacá, one of the local businesses residents and visitors turn to.

Judge a place like this on freshness, consistency and recent reviews rather than decor. Menus and prices change, so check the current menu before going. Payment is in Chilean pesos, by debit card (Redcompra), credit card, bank transfer, QR code or wallets such as Mercado Pago, MACH or Tenpo, and you should always be given a receipt (boleta); in small places ask first how you can pay, and book for Friday and Saturday nights. On weekday lunchtimes many restaurants serve a menú del día or menú ejecutivo (set lunch), which comes out fast and fills up between 13:00 and 14:30; book by phone or WhatsApp for Friday and Saturday dinner, and note that the bill shows a suggested 10% tip, which is voluntary.

Opening hours are published for six days of the week. The most common schedule is 19:00–2:00. Note that it does not open on Mondays. Hours may change on public holidays, at the Fiestas Patrias in September and over Christmas and New Year. You can reach El Chanchi on 57 233 9221; calling is the quickest way to ask about availability, appointments or directions, and many businesses in Chile also answer on WhatsApp.

Customers rate it 4.8 out of 5 on Google across 56 reviews, placing it among the better-rated restaurants in Iquique on this site.

How El Chanchi compares with other restaurants in Iquique

Its 4.8 rating is the highest among the 18 restaurants in Iquique with at least 20 reviews (one other shares it).
It usually closes at 2 AM, later than 16 of the 18 restaurants in Iquique that publish their hours.
It shares Veintiuno de Mayo with 2 other listed businesses.
Nearest other restaurants: Hikari Sushi (0.4 km), Restaurante Vista Mare (0.5 km), Omamori Sushi (0.6 km)

Latest Google reviews

The 5 most recent reviews shown on Google Maps. Reviews belong to their authors; read all of them on Google.

Cristian Sepulveda 4 years ago

Excelente la atención delicioso muy rico y rápido el servicio

juan luis aguilar rios 5 years ago

Si quieres un buen sándwich, un excelente completo y una suculenta pichanga definitivamente debes ir a El Chanchi, lo mejor de iquique

Hector Gallardo 5 years ago

Atiende lento, muy rico los productos pero quizá reemplazaria la calidad del pan.

Orlando Gonzalez 7 years ago

Excelente lugar para aprovechar de disfrutar cualquier tipo sandwich todo bien preparado precio justo una perfecta decision 100% recomendable

Victor FernandeZ 8 years ago

Completos súper ricos solo que debería haber mayo cacera, pero los hacen con bastante amor ! Recomendable y barato

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Frequently asked questions

Where is El Chanchi located?

El Chanchi is at Veintiuno de Mayo 1818, 1101840 Iquique, Tarapacá, in Iquique, Tarapacá. Use the “Open in Google Maps” button on this page for directions.

What kind of business is El Chanchi?

El Chanchi is listed as a restaurant.

What are the opening hours of El Chanchi?

Published hours are Monday: closed; Tuesday: Abierto las 24 horas; Wednesday: 19:00–02:00; Thursday: 19:00–02:00; Friday: 19:00–04:00; Saturday: 19:00–04:00; Sunday: 19:00–02:00. It is closed on Monday. Hours can change on public holidays, long weekends, the Fiestas Patrias (18–19 September) and between Christmas and New Year, and on the coast and in the south outside the summer season, so call before a special trip.

Is El Chanchi open on Sunday?

Yes, on Sunday it is open 19:00–02:00.

What is the phone number of El Chanchi?

You can call El Chanchi on 57 233 9221.

How is El Chanchi rated on Google?

El Chanchi has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 56 reviews.

How can I pay at El Chanchi?

The listing does not say which payment methods are accepted. In Chile, cash in Chilean pesos, debit cards (Redcompra) and credit cards, bank transfers, which are common even at small shops, and QR payments or wallets such as Mercado Pago, MACH or Tenpo are the norm. Always ask for your receipt ("boleta"). Ask first if you plan to pay by card, especially at small shops and street markets.

Are there other restaurants near El Chanchi?

Yes. Iquique also has BARSTOW urban drinks &food, pizzeria andre, LA FABRICA among others; see the full list of restaurants in Iquique at the bottom of this page.