My wife and I came here for the first time last weekend. Parking lot and exterior of building were very clean and it was easy to find parking. We were warmly greeted by our server and took a few minutes to review the menu. I opted for the enchiladas la Chata and my wife went with the shrimp fajitas. Perfect size portioning for both dishes. We are usually overwhelmed at everything we received on our plates, but these guys get it. The food was authentic and delicious. There was also a steady flow of rideshare drivers picking up orders and online orders. Don't hesitate. This place is great and you'll really enjoy it. read more

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My boyfriend and I ordered takeout from here and we weren't disappointed! The order was ready when they said it would be, and the food was pretty good. Portions were also good. Really liked the queso dip and the carne asada fries (although I think queso dip should come on the fries or something other than just crema for the sauce). read more

La Chata - Macho burrito - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Washington

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We absolutely love La Chata! We've been going for over a year now and every time we go, the food is always delicious. Service is always great. We love seeing the same servers when we go. And the decorations are our daughter's favorite. She loves looking at art and especially when they decorate for Christmas. read more

La Chata - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Washington

The food is excellent. Since the place is small, the service is personalized, with the same waitress, making for a warm place to go for dinner after a hectic afternoon Costco run. read more

The food is good, we both offered the two items special - the grande - service was good, it wasn't busy when we got there so we got seated quickly - cute restaurant in a small strip mall in covington - our waitress was nice - supporting local business read more

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This was a pleasant surprise, tucked away in a shopping mall I would not have expected this little gem. The Asada burrito was good but the Chimi was outstanding. The chips were warm when the landed on our table, we went through 2 salsas, it was delicious. We will be back here to enjoy more of the menu, the drink prices are a little high but that is the sign of the times these days. The servers we prompt with everything even brining more salsa when we were low without us even having to ask. A nice relaxing spot, they have a small outdoor patio which we will need to try in the summer. read more

If you enjoy a burrito 90% rice and 10% meat and served dry on a plate with sauce on only the plate. This is the place for you. Don't worry you will not be rushed because you need to find them if you need something. read more

Arrived when restaurant wasn't busy. Ordered two plates of 3 tacos. Waited 45 minutes while multiple tables sat after us received multiple courses of food and to-go orders went out. When the tacos finally arrived, they were dry and flavorless... clearly old and overpriced. Terrible service and worst tacos I've had in the area. Save yourself and go to a food truck. Wish there was zero stars. UPDATE: food made us sick (as with other reviewers) read more

A wonderful place to eat and relax. Be sure to get the free beans with the free chips. The service is quick and efficient.

La Chata, muy Bueno!! Drink specials, warm chips, what more do you need! I ordered this Chimichanga thingy that was smothered in love and cheese sauce that made me consider having second stomach surgically installed. I also had this blue margarita thingy that was not a shy-pour and after drinking I wanted to wear a sombrero and sing mariachi. The service is on-it. You can sit inside or on the patio. Prices are reasonable. read more

Covington WA. Not very good. Had the pork verde lunch. Rice came out hard like it's been sitting all day, and it was 1245. The pork was terrible. Hard and not seasoned well. I expected carnitas style meat, soft like, and it was far from that. The server and I were talking about it and she said she wouldn't eat it either. I Left most of it on my plate. I know where I won't be eating in Covington. The server was great and she gave me a discount because I sent so much food back and told her why. She understood completely. read more

La Chata - Pork Verde lunch. Only thing I ate was the beans and a few pieces of meat. Enough to know I didn't like it. - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Washington

My family and I went out for family dinner for my birthday. We wanted Mexican food (one of my personal favorites). Unfortunately the place we usually go to was closed so we tried La Chata instead. We ordered chicken quesadilla for my youngest and Mac and cheese for the oldest. Both were well received and deemed "yummy." They in fact asked to come again for my next birthday. My husband order the trio enchiladas and I ordered the Barbacoa. Both were as delicious as expected. The only issue I had were my tortillas were a little dried on the edges. I also ordered the Huckleberry Tea and a Pumpkin Martini. Let's just say they are happy pourers. Both were really good, just a little heavy on the alcohol. My big complaint was with the flan. Flan is my all time favorite dessert. This flan was well over cooked. It was dry and the caramel sauce was literally hard. It was quite disappointing, hence me giving this place only 4 stars. read more

I've been rocking with these guys for more than a decade. I came to know them when they were the Kent Las Margaritas. The food was always excellent, and the place was always packed, but I am going to assume there was a lease issue as both they and Round Table got booted only to be replaced my Café Rio and Mod Pizza. They reappeared in Covington a while later as Las Margaritas Grill and will assume they changed their name again after the franchise agreement ended. I honestly have not been here in a year or more. Last time I was here, the portion was small, the prices were high, and no one was happy. Ended up here because we decided to try Los Cabos. By far, not the best Mexican food, but another place we hadn't tried in years, so we thought we would give it a go. Much to our surprise, when we arrived, the place was dark with a sign in the window advising they were closed due to staffing issues. Come on. I've heard tale It's hard to staff, but everyone else is doing it. I suspect the combination or poor service and poor food has caused a concussion that Los Cabos may not recover from. Everybody needs a job and everybody eats so any restaurant that can't make it is doing something wrong in my opinion. Back to La Chata. The service was pretty terrible. We sat for probably close to 10 minutes before we got chips, salsa, water or menus. That was with a near empty restaurant. Another couple was finishing their meal and a guy was in the bar, I assume eating and drinking. In my opinion, you don't seat people without a menu and in the case of Mexican food, chips and salsa hit the table in the first few minutes. It was also a sad serving of chips. No idea why they don't have baskets, but they need them, and the salsa container was 1/3 cup at best, it's almost like they don't want you to have them. The meal also took about 15 minutes to come out. Again, this was an empty restaurant, and our chips, salsa and water were also not refilled in this time. When the food came, we were starved and I will tell you. From the first bite it was clear our meal was prepared fresh. It was hot, flavorful and fair price for the portion. It was some of the best Mexican food I've had in a couple years. I'll say this, the food here was always top shelf, my issue has been the price and service. The price for my meal was fair, but again, the service was terrible. No one was rude, but no one was attentive to us. Also, keep the chips, salsa and beverages full, especially when food prep times are longer. Nothing worse than sitting is a restaurant with no food and beverage when you know it's available. 5 Star food, 2 Star service, I'll be generous and bless these guys with a 4. Websites are cheap, they need one, had I not been here before we would have overlooked this place as I like to review the menu, prices and picture of where I plan to eat. read more

Although the food was good I would of gave it a five star if the salsa with the chips was flavorful. We ordered enchiladas, macho burrito, and fajitas plate. I like the burrito but it was sparingly with any sauce sadly. Also the top of my burrito was not folded just a piece of flour tortilla flapped there just had to point that out. My granddaughter barely touched her fajita plate expecting the chicken grilled it was not sadly. Chicken enchiladas were a little dry in side would of been nice more sauce as well. read more

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Excellent place to enjoy a meal out. The service is outstanding, and when I say that I mean it with every ounce of that word. They never drop the ball; and are very attentive to every single customer. Their food is fresh, flavorful, and always delicious while beautifully presented. Their drinks are incredible as well! This place is a must try. The bartenders margarita is our favorite but their new blood orange is a second fav! Their drinks are never poured light either so be prepared to feel the good times roll in We have never been disappointed at this restaurant. It's a great little gem on the outskirts of covington. read more

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So I tried La Chata last week, and I went here again because it was so good! The first time I came, I was greeted by a lovely lady and she took care of us from start to finish very well. Kept our drinks full, had the perfect amount of socializing yet keeping it professional, got our check quickly with boxes, etc. Also, our food was incredible. I got my daughter the chicken tenders to try and I have considered going here for lunch and pretending to get my daughter chicken tenders they're that good lol i think they're hand breaded. I specially went here because 3 of the restaurants in MV don't have enchiladas a la crema and that was what i was craving this day, so i searched and came across this place to try it. It was a pleasantttt surprise to get a jalepeno crema. Spicy yet delicious. Also has a homemade coleslaw which is very pleasing and gives a little freshness. My husband usually orders An American dish or something simple. He got an enchilada and a chimichanga and it was so good he got it again the second time he went. We went again the other day because i was so pleased with my experience the week before. We all ordered the same things. The adult entrees were perfect. My daughters children tenders were kinda burnt and sad this time but i wasn't going to trip because KIDS EAT FREE on tuesdays?? Hell yes! The reason why I'm giving 4 instead of 5 stars is because I'm sad that the service i received the second time was so opposite. Barely any checking in, and took almost 15 min to get a check after our plates were 100% empty. I might update after a few more tries if they step up the game in service cuz the food is great! read more

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Wouldn't recommend if you have had real authentic Mexican food. Or if you like to keep your gut happy and healthy.

I wasn't sure about trying this restaurant, but Yelp reviews are deceiving so I wanted to leave my own! We were in the area and wanted to try a New Mexican place. Surprisingly, this is our new favorite in the area. The service was so friendly and attentive and the food was delicious. We ordered carne asada and tacos and loved them both. They were great with our toddler as well. It isn't very big inside, but we were comfortable. The drinks were extremely good as well, a much better selection than most Mexican restaurants we have seen. We will definitely be back. read more

La Chata Mexican restaurant. Marginal okay. I had Arroz con pollo. Small portion enough for lunch. The tortillas were store bought. The sauce was canned. The server was very nice, this was my favorite part of lunch. Sara was her name. read more

Finally found my new favorite Mexican restaurant after 15 years of looking. Best is the people there and fabulous food. Place is small in size but always get us in. read more

We just came for the drinks. Drinks and salsa. Service was good I can't give a full review because we just had chips with our drinks. Will go back. Prices was very reasonable. read more

La Chata - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Washington

This restaurant is a great place to eat if you enjoy making emergency bathroom trips at the neighboring Home Depot, where all the food you just enjoyed will see both ends of your body on the way out. TLDR; The food gave me food poisoning read more

Don't know what's going on with these "Mexican' restaurants and their tortillas. Don't know if they're microwaving them, let them sit too in the fridge or whatever. They just come out hard on the edges. Other than that the food is mediocre. Nothing to write back to the homeland about this place. If you're looking for some "Mexican food" in a pinch this place ain't that bad. Just don't expect authentic Mexican. read more

Very cozy atmosphere and free WiFi which doesn't sound like much by cell service in Covington is less than spectacular. Margaritas are on pint if not a little heavy on alcohol like others have said, not an issue, a bonus. Had jalapeño rellenos and the carne asana burrito with verde sauce. Was not dry as others have said. Only reason for not 5 starts odd the bacon was crispy and I like it a little softer but it's so hard with stuffed jalapeños read more

Always great food and service! Have been coming here since it opened and we have never been disappointed.

Got take out tonight. We were really impressed. Everything was very fresh. They also plated the take out order very well. Large paper platter lined with foil and topped with another paper platter. This allowed them to plate the order just like you would receive if you were able to eat in. I have gotten so tired of eating take out in styrofoam containers from other restaurants. They also offer take out margaritas in mason jars. read more

I have never had a bad meal or bad service here - I grew up in a predominantly Hispanic area of Chicago- and they are spot on for everything they do read more

I don't usually write bad reviews unless I receive bad service. This is going to be my first bad review based on food's taste. Seriously! I think it is time find a new chef for this place. I got a burrito combination plate, and the taste was just terrible. The burrito was awful that I had to throw away half of it. It was basically a lump of shredded chicken that has no spices, no taste and no appealing look In addition to the lack of Mexican cuisine taste, this place is overpriced. I would give no stars for this place if I could based on their food. Ridiculous! read more

Service was good. Food, not so much. It was made fast. Almost Taco Time fast. But the problem was the salt. My God. The place should be called La Sal. It was like they were in such a hurry to make the food that it was double salted. Imagine that salt from the tequila shot only in a bite of food. Now imagine no booze or lime. It was very BAD. Or should I say Muy Malo. read more

My friend and I decided to give this Mexican restaurant a try since we haven't been very impressed with any others in Covington. It was 5pm on a Weds and we were the only ones in there. The service was fantastic! It had a very welcoming family friendly feel. By the time we left the place was packed. I couldn't believe how delicious the chips were. They were thin, crispy and fresh and the salsa was delicious. Definitely will be coming back! read more

Food is good, I go for the service and enjoy sitting on the little patio. The team there is very friendly and goes above and beyond to take care of their customers. read more

I've been here twice now. The service is great! The food is pretty good / average. Our enchilada was a little cold. The ingredients they used didn't seem fresh. I might come again if I'm craving Mexican food in the area. read more

I love this Mexican restaurant for the good food and GREAT prices. Compared to other Mexican food place in Covington, the prices are unbeatable! I always opt for one of the burritos (I love the Dos Amigos burrito for a little variety) and my husband always gets the nachos as a meal. Great portions and delicious food and drinks! read more

La Chata - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Washington

Always friendly staff and prompt, friendly service. Conscience on keeping their guest safe with social distancing. Food is always great!

We chose La Chata based on recommendations from several friends and it did not disappoint! Last minute, the owner prepared a catering style to-go order for over 20 people, with a combination of enchiladas and a full taco bar. The price was amazing, the quantities were huge, and the food was even better. Thank you Claro for making our family birthday night fun and easy. The food was delicious and we highly recommend! read more

We have been very pleased each time we go here. Very good food all around! During COVID we've gotten takeout and haven't been disappointed.

Ordered door dash. Over seasoned and just not good. Beans are too salty. My fajitas didn't come with tortillas :( chips were ok but that was IT. I'd pick a different spot. read more

I do love my Mexican food. So I was very excited to try this little spot located in the back of Covington. We were seated very quickly, I noticed how clean and chill the vibe is here. The music was great and kept me in a dancing happy mood. After ordering my food, it took a little while for it to come but it was pretty yummy! The restaurant was pretty chilly inside from the ac, but I did enjoy my dinner, however my daughter did not. Her food was incorrect and she did not finish. Food was over priced but satisfying. read more

Great food with caring service! My family enjoyed the homey mexican dishes! Comfort food in this cold season. House Margarita is delicious. read more

La Chata - Mexican Near Me - Covington, Washington

La Chata has the best Horchata I have ever had! Outdoor seating is great and warm too.