Can you imagine going to a fast food place and being able to order and enjoy an exquisite ham cake like the ones I ate? “The guy from 8”? Or, why not, enjoy a delicious strawberry water that is from Jamaica, looks like lemon but tastes like tamarind- Well, all these condiments that made the children’s program one of the most fun, successful and unforgettable of the last 50 years are available in a gourmet trade.
“Chanfle y Recontrachanfle” is the name of the place where you can enjoy and taste the most popular food dishes that were mentioned in the episodes of “The guy from 8”as well as order other dishes with names and motifs inspired by the mischievous and beloved boy from La Vecindad.
How much does it cost to eat at the food house inspired by “El Chavo del 8”
The owner of the “Chanfle y Recontrachanfle” franchise is Valeria Ríos, granddaughter of the creator and interpreter of “The guy from 8”. And, knowing what his grandfather generated with the story and the characters he created during the 70s, Ríos decided to keep his grandfather’s legacy and memory alive, opening a restaurant inspired by the characters and adventures of the protagonists of the series.
The branches of “Chanfle y Recontrachanfle”, the fast food restaurant that honors “The guy from 8” and its characters, are set as if it were the Neighborhood itself. In addition, you can order the main delicacies that we ever saw in the children’s program, as well as order recipes that bear names and tributes to each of the characters.

If we talk about prices, eat at the restaurant of the creator’s granddaughter and protagonist of “The guy from 8” It has costs that go from 85 to 400 pesos, depending on the menu and the size of the portion. It is a franchise that is only found in Mexico, distributed in different cities and regions of the country that saw its birth and was the cradle of this sensational success.