La Chiquiada

This place is a hidden gem in Decatur! We enjoyed brunch on a Saturday. The service was great , very friendly staff. The food was excellent. My husband enjoyed the tacos so much he had 2 plates of them. The huevo ranchero and breakfast burrito were good! Highly recommend.

Enjoyed my dinner meal here! It’s tucked away in the downtown Decatur area but it’s a cute and intimate vibe. The queso blanco was really good along with the chips. I had the carnitas dinner plate and it was really good too! I did wish the carnitas plate had all the ingredients separately on one plate instead of it being served on top of each other but otherwise it was still good! Also the tortilla was really authentic and delicious!!

Really enjoyed our birthday dinner here. The margaritas are delicious!! I had a skinny but also tried the sassy. Both were excellent! We started with the salsa and cheese dip. I liked both the red and green salsa. Completely different flavors but both good. We also had the plain cheese dip and the chorizo cheese dip. Both yummy white cheese dip. I had the shrimp ceviche for my main. It was really good. Fresh and flavorful. Lots of tart lime juice and fresh herbs. Really good. Service was friendly. We Sat in the corner table and it was a nice spot. Clean and new. High ceilings. Comfortable seating.

This is my FAVORITE restaurant in Decatur. Brunch, lunch and dinner are all delicious. Everything is fresh and local ingredients. Espresso martinis, margaritas, happy hour, carnitas and the house salad with lemon dressing are all musts! As well as the caldo de pollo soup and taquitos. Staff is very warm and welcoming. Don’t miss this spot it will be a regular go-to!

This place is unlike any Mexican restaurant I’ve eaten in over the past 70 years, 49 states, and 37 countries. From the food to the atmosphere to the people who work here, La Chiquiada stands out. The food is remarkably flavorful and affordable. Think of uptown food at street vendor prices. The tortillas in particular are different from any you could buy in a store. They remind me of a cross between a traditional flour tortilla and a Venezuelan arepa. Sitting above a quiet courtyard, the setting is relaxing. Choose sombra or sol on the patio or sit inside. The people are a delight and blend traditions from Mexico, Equador, Peru, California, and elsewhere into a one-of-a-kind culinary mix. As somebody famous has written, everyone needs three places — a place to live, a place to work