Old school restaurant that's been here for around a 100 years. The building still has the old metal sign and the owner told me it used to be called Salazar cafe. The interior is charming and cozy and they offer a few parking spots out back. We ordered Huevos a La Mexicana with flour tortillas and some chips with the hottest salsa. The food was pretty good and one order for the two of us was actually enough to satisfy our hunger. read more

Chico's - Old school since 1993 - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I've been coming here for over 10 years and there's a reason why. It's authentic and delicious Mexican food at an unpretentious spot. Just like the previous review, I prefer this food and over any hipster 'Mexican' place any day. Such a rare gem in Los Angeles these days. Good service and the best ceviche in LA. read more

Chico's - Shrimp Ceviche and Mexican coke - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I love this restaurant. Classic vibes, great food, amazing service. I would rather go here than any other millennial minimal 'mexican' restaurant. This place rocks read more

Chico's - Chilaquiles w/ green sauce - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Fav place ever It's been a while but I went and had some enchiladas and mmm mmm so good. I might just go back again today. Love the little place, love the staff, love the decor. Just the best. read more

Better late than never is how the saying goes. However, I'm kicking myself for not coming here sooner, but I'm glad I finally did. If you are looking for good, authentic Mexican Food Chico's is the place. In addition to the tables of happy diners, there was a steady stream of people coming in to pick up to-go orders. The place is small & quaint, and the festive décor adds to the appeal. The chips were fresh, and the salsa was flavorful. I ordered the Camarones a la Diabla and it was fantastic. You can request the level of spiciness - extra spicy for me, please. The Diabla sauce was addicting - I wanted to lick the plate. The shrimp were juicy & tender. The Spanish rice was fluffy, and the refried beans were creamy. Both were tasty. The homemade flour tortillas were fresh, warm, & soft - perfect for soaking up all that yummy sauce. After my meal I had the pleasure of speaking with the owner Alberto, who told me this family-owned restaurant opened in 1991 and he's been working here every day since. He loves his customers and the community, and they all love him back. During the pandemic they asked him how they could help, and he said, "Order food," so they did daily in order to keep this beloved neighborhood gem afloat. Their dedication is an attestation to how good the food is here. The 5-star reviews are legit. *Beer & wine only. *Small parking lot or street parking. read more

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MUY RICO! I always drive by this restaurant and hadn't had the chance to try it out until now. They have a small parking lot in the back and you can also find street parking: I went right at lunch time so it was a little busy but we managed to find a table to sit at. I ended up ordering chilaquiles verdes and my friend ordered the huevos rancheros, the food came out promptly and looked amazing! We also ordered agua de guayaba which was delicious. The chilaquiles verdes had the perfect amount of sauce and they weren't very spicy, the huevos rancheros were perfectly made as well and came with a side of tortillas. Definitely give this place a try if you want authentic Mexican food and of course support a local business! read more

Chico's - Menu - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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I grew up in Highland Park and lived walking distance from Chico's. As a kid, I never got the chance to try it, but I'd always pass by -- whether walking home from school, church, or just around the neighborhood. Now, years later, I came back to visit my small hometown -- which has definitely changed with gentrification -- but I was so happy to see Chico's still standing strong after all this time. And after finally eating here, I understand why. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted warmly by the owner himself -- super welcoming and down to earth. I couldn't decide between two dishes, and when I asked for a recommendation, he offered to combine them: green enchiladas and carne asada on one plate. That alone deserves 5 stars! The food was absolutely delicious. Even my brother, who ordered the chilaquiles, couldn't stop raving about his plate. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with love. The space is small but clean and charming, with a nostalgic vibe that instantly made me feel at home. I'll definitely be coming back every time I visit Highland Park. This place is a gem -- and it's easy to see why it's been around all these years. read more

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Chico's is a cozy gem in Highland Park that feels like a timeless roadside diner from old Los Angeles or something you might find on a small town road trip through New Mexico. Excellent breakfast. My pick is always Huevos a la Mexicana and café de olla mixed with black coffee to temper the classic sweetness. Chips and homemade salsa on the table. Plants and vitamins, the kindest owner. Chicos feels like a dream and though nothing lasts forever, I hope it does. read more

Fantastic neighborhood spot with neighborhood vibes and prices that are more 1998 than 2025. I got a combo and it was delicious. The interior feels like So Cal Mexican restaurants from a bygone era, and the service was charming. I kept waiting for Waingrow and McCauley and Towner to walk in to discuss the next score they were going to take. Feel me? read more

Im always looking for a good mexican restaurant. Been working in the area and never had time to stop here. Well today was my day Started off with Cafe de la olla... just add a little cream and flavors and sugar was just right. Then order a caldo de camarón, to my surprise the broth was delicious, right amount of spices including chile and it was made to order. Shrimp was not chewy perfectly cooked along with the veggies Lastly just had to Huevos Rancheros, my eggs we're perfect over medium, do you know how many places over cook them, the sauce was mild and perfect, the tortillas weren't made to be tostadas just perfect as i cut into my eggs and tortilla. The , beans were equally delicious as was the rice simple but flavorful... just like mom use to cook for me. Service was great, although out dated felt at home as if i had stepped back into a small town in Mexico.... Food was so delicious I ended up ordering menudo to go Definitely out of the way, the read more

I had no idea Chico's was a historic LA restaurant until I tried their chicken soup or caldo de pollo. Perfectly seasoned and salted just like my grandmother's caldo. It comes with tortillas and Mexican fried rice so good!!! The rice is prefectly popped and not drenched in tomato sauce. I like that the veggies are thinly sliced and abundant in the chicken broth. Each soup was good for two servings, since it comes with a quarter leg chicken. Highly recommend Chico's for their traditional soups!!! Can't wait to try the rest of their menu!!! read more

I've taken out a lot here. Picking up and delivery. One of my favorites is the chili rellino which I order a lot. Tonight the chili was right off the plant. To chewy to enjoy. Really disappoints. read more

Really friendly service, good food, free parking spaces (a few) and street parking. Booth and table seating indoors. Small place but enjoyed it! Nice sized portions! I liked my tacos, chips and salsa and horchata. The other folks with my enjoyed their burrito and fajitas. read more

I woke up craving tamales and have before gotten pozole for pick-up here, which was delicious! When I saw they also have tamales, I had to return for more. The salsas are rich and the Cafe De Olla was absolutely delicious. We asked for them non-dairy and it made the coffees even better with the Mocha non-dairy milk drinks. The service was wonderful, we had our food within ten minutes of sitting down and everything was so fresh. The ambiance is very family and community restaurant oriented. We saw some teens sitting alone and enjoying their food, a few couples and families. The place looks small on the outside but it's cozy on the inside. I absolutely will be back and highly recommend :) read more

Chico's - Chilaquiles with Red & Green Salsa, 3 eggs on the side, Two Tamales combination (one pork and one chicken) mixed - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The front counter reps could be more faster acknloweding customers when they come in. A simple, Hello I will be with you goes a long way. The food and flavors are always good though. read more

Great Mexican food. The Green chile burrito is like made in heaven!!!! They have a great sit down place too. read more

This is a very cute and cozy family-owned Mexican spot, very welcoming and comfortable to sit in. Went for breakfast with a pal, on a Sunday morning and the cafe de la olla was a great start to the morning. I had chilaquiles roja which was flavorful and delicious, while my buddy had Huevos Rancheros which he loved. The homemade tortillas that came with his were terrific, as was the spicy pico-style salsa and chips. Service was warm and friendly and we agreed more people should go to this place. read more

I've had the chicken fajitas here and they were good. Their refried beans are also delicious. The burritos are not good. My husband and I have had them twice now and they're full of just beans and rice and a little bit of meat. No cheese, veggies, salsa etc. it just a ton of rice and beans. So disappointing read more

Cozy little spot. Friendly service. Food was good and cafe de olla was perfect. I got the green chicken enchiladas, felt homemade

This place was a hit! I got the machaca breakfast plate and my husband got the chilaquiles green and red mixed and it was so simple but so good! Just like grandmas cooking! read more

It's a good place eat, my family had brunch 11:00-12:00 we call brunch. I usually breakfast simple to start a New place with Chorizo and beans. First I need to see how are the beans are an second how they make chorizo w/eggs which were good. read more

So I haven't reviewed Chicos mostly because I'd like to keep them to myself, but they should get their flowers. I will be real and say in the million times I have been here, I get the same thing - a chile relleno plate. The chile relleno is perfect. No notes. The chile is cooked well, cheese is melty, egg batter is perfect, sauce is great. It's just stunning. They also have the best beans I've ever had. Not an exaggeration, the best beans I have ever had. Idk how much lard they're putting in here but damn it pays off. read more

Coming here for years good food people are nice love the shrimp cocktail and stake picado.

Mamma Mia thank God for the place is oasis. Excellent service, friendly guest's And I guess amazing food from the smell I can tail :) B"H thank God God bless. read more

Chico's - Mamma Mia what are please 33 years of excellent service thank God for this oasis ! - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

What a find!! Truly excellent basics. Guacamole, salsa, Chilaquiles, Coctél de camarrón, cerveza, y margarita de vino. The people are fastidious and friendly. Service is pristine. Everything is clean and well-ordered. The flavors are exactly perfect, fresh, and deliciously balanced. The textures all measure up. The colors are intense and inviting. We will definitely return. Highly recommended. read more

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This is my go-to restaurant for pozole. Most places only serve pozole on the weekend, but Chico's sells it everyday. You have a choice of red or green with chicken or pork. I normally order the green pork pozole. They are very nice here. Takes about 10-15 min for them to prep to go.. depending on how busy they are, but worth the wait. Especially pleasing meal right now with our unusually cold and wet Springtime. read more

Before even trying the food , the service and ambiance of the place is 5 stars all around and super authentic. Just by that , I know the food is going to be amazing. And once again , the service was great! read more

I was craving café al olla, the Mexican coffee not the hipster joint in Burbank, and didn't want to wait 1.5 hours at the said hipster joint so I found this place. Wow how have I not been here? 20 years ago, maybe even 15, you wouldn't have found many people other than Mexicans because this wasn't the greatest neighborhood. And before I get slammed I'm Hispanic annnnnnd used to hang in this area. But thanks to gentrification and affordable housing it's nice. So chicos is a corner spot next a cheap motel. Call it character. But this place was fabulous. Had a cup of of the cinnamon chocolate coffee and it was some of the best I've every had. Next moved on to the chilaquilles and wow again delish. The chips remained crispy under the savory green sauce and the rice and beans were on point. I've had a 100 variations of this dish but by far in the top 10. The Mexican omelette was tasty. Nothing out of the box with this. It's some veggies and rice and beans but still good. Same with the ceviche. Decent. Had better had worse. The pozole and menudo though..... straight up fire! Perfect for a cold winter morning. All in all it's a small space but the staff was warm and welcoming. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Excellent food, excellent service. Love the menudo. Very friendly staff. Would definitely come back again. read more

Chico's - Menudo - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Great spot. Food was great and service very friendly. We went with our two younger kids and needed food quick for them. Will be back. Maybe a bit pricey but good food is worth paying for. read more

First time ordering delivery from Chico's and HOLY SH*T. The wifey and I have been looking for next level enchiladas for awhile. I also got the chicken tamale and it's the best I've had. Glad to know that my search for enchiladas and tamales has come to an end. Definitely ordering from Chico's again. read more

I've been here multiple times recently and enjoyed their food. Real homemade Mexican dishes. The agua frescas are delicious. Took my mother for the first time and gave it two thumbs up for authentic Mexican food. Friendly service. Prices are reasonable. Nice, quiet place to enjoy good food. read more

It's been several years since I've stopped in but this place continues to be great! The atmosphere is clean and well kept. The service was prompt and helpful! The guacamole was absolutely delicious! We enjoyed the Al Pastor and carnitas tacos. The prices were reasonable and we're looking forward to coming back soon! read more

A cute little mom and pop spot! I came here on a Friday late evening with my boyfriend. He did the ordering since he's been here many times with his family. We got the Chilaquiles and Cafe De Olla (not pictured). The Chilaquiles was soo yummy, it was spicy but not too spicy. There was the right amount of heat. Service was great and staff was attentive and friendly! I would definitely recommend this place to my friends and I will be back soon! read more

Chico's - Chilaquiles - Mexican Near Me - Los Angeles, California

These guys don't need a review because I know that they know that everything they serve there is effing delicious. It's never a miss, but always a hit. Have you tasted their atole de guayaba? My goodness. Their shrimp cocktail, beef tacos, their omelettes, their everything they serve there is sooooo good. This mom & pop place, they know how to cook real Mexican food. Of course, nobody can cool as better than my Mexican mom & granny, but Chico's is the place to eat. Period. "Pa chuparse los dedos!" read more

They do not take any days off when serving the Pozole. The Pozole is served 7 days per week and it has always been robust even on a weekday; meaning they do not skimp on the meat or the hominy. I get the red Pozole with pork meat and it comes with the sides. Very satisfying. Friendly service as well. read more

What a gem! A no frills mom and pop restaurant. While some may think their menu is not extensive, their food truly encompasses the soul of Mexico. My partner and I came for only the breakfast items, but if what we had was amazing I can only imagine lunch and dinner items. The cafe de olla is top notch here. I could not stop drinking it! The staff were so kind and service was quick. Will have to come back to try the other items here! read more

I just looked it up on Yelp and decided to go and check it out, I ordered a burrito for me and the filete ranchero let me say it was finger licking good , the service was great ,it's a small cozy restaurant with a homely feeling. Let's just say I was heavenly surprised read more

We ordered takeout from this location with a little bit of everything. Ceviche: maybe they ran out of lime, but they used lemon instead. The shrimp appeared a little darker than usual, so it wasn't very fresh Fish taco: This is good. They grilled the fish, so there's no thick batter like the other places. It's a little weird that they use romaine lettuce instead of a cabbage. Lengua taco: Good, but it can be packed with more flavor. I didn't get any salsa so it was a bit on the dry side. Guacamole: very fresh and chunky, only if they add a tad more salt then PERFECT! read more

Best little Mexican food joint on the east side. What a great spot! All the food is delicious and it's right up the street from Gloria's, another Highland Park classic! Apparently the mural outside contains 3 hidden chili peppers - if you can spot them all, the staff will do a little dance. It's wonderful! read more