Los Niños Taqueria in Decatur is the culinary equivalent of that tiny friend who somehow wins every…read morefight. The place is *small*. Not "cozy." Not "intimate." Small enough that if two people exhale at the same time, someone has to step outside. And yet -- the tacos are outrageously good. The shrimp tacos arrive like they have something to prove. The shrimp are perfectly seasoned, juicy, and packed into warm tortillas with the confidence of a restaurant charging triple the price in Midtown. Then come the fish tacos: crispy, flaky, absurdly satisfying little miracles that make you temporarily forget every bad seafood taco you've suffered through in your life. There's barely any seating inside, but there are a couple of benches out back in the open air where you can sit, contemplate your life choices, and wonder why you've spent money at chain restaurants when this place exists. Now we must discuss the horchata situation. I am convinced horchata at Los Niños is either a legend, a social experiment, or a spiritual concept. They *never* have it. Ever. At this point, I assume someone walks in every morning asking for horchata and the staff simply whispers, "Not since the incident..." Still, none of it matters because the tacos are phenomenal. You leave slightly cramped, mildly confused about the beverage program, but deeply happy.

Can you say hell to the yeah yeah yeah on Yelp? If not forgive me…read more I visit the Dekalb Farmers Market and have seen this location several times as I've driven past the location. I've told myself a couple of times to stop by and finally had an opportunity yesterday. When I'm stressed I seek out two things. Tacos and boiled peanuts. I came onto Yelp and looked for Mexican restaurants near the farmers market and this one was at the top of the list. I was also having a mini reunion with a friend that I haven't seen in over 17 years. There is limited seating and most of the tables will comfortably fit two people. I had to keep my purse in my lap, because I was uncomfortable leaving it hanging on the chair since our table was snug against a wall and there was no where to actually leave it so it would be out the way. The red salsa that comes with the chips is extremely spicy in my opinion. I had to drown mines in the green salsa just to be able to eat it. I went with the pork, chicken and one shrimp taco. Upon return, I could simply get the pork and chicken ones and be happy. I bought a total of six and ended up taking two to-go. These are real street tacos with corn tortillas, plenty of filling and just a simple delight. My margarita was strong enough for a Sunday afternoon of smiles, and long conversations. I think it was pretty brisk business for a Sunday and lots of people were taking their food to go, so there were tables opening up if you're willing to wait. There is also a patio table out back near the parking lot but it was too hot to sit outside if I didn't have to. Next time I have a farmer's market trip planned, I'm sure to stop here. I want to try the 12 tacos for $30 but I need at least two friends to finish it off. 5 star!!!

I had a monster chicken quesadilla... It was so good. Service was great. We sat outside.read more

I mean, it's ok. Service is good. We had chips and salsa, tacos and a margarita. Everything was…read morefast and fresh. It's also nothing you can't make at home for taco night with the fam. The only thing that really got my attention was the pineapple salsa, a sweet delight. I'm supposed to mention ambiance so think early 2000s Don Pablos and that's about right.

La Chiquiada is fantastic! Shoutout to Cat and the crew for taking great care of us. And shoutout…read moreto free validated parking here. The chips with Guac, queso, and salsa are a must order. Some of the best chips and dip I've had in ATL. The mission burrito with grouper was delicious. The portions are absolutely massive and the flavor is on point. Can't wait to return!

Came here twice in one weekend! The first visit was for an…read moreeasy brunch. We ordered the biscuit, overnight oats, breakfast burrito, and two different variations of coffee. The overnights oats and the breakfast burrito were good, although in some parts of the burrito it was too salty. The biscuit wasn't my jam, but my daughter loved it. The second visit, I ordered takeout for guac and queso. I was disappointed by the amount of guac, the container was less than a 3rd full. The queso was kinda bland. Either way, I'll definitely continue of visit.

Very hot everyone was sweating but overall really sweet employees working the host stands, they…read morejust need to fix the ac.

The tacos are always on point--fresh, seasoned just right, and you can actually taste the…read moredifference. My favorite are the birria tacos... they are sooo good, flavorful, and definitely something I keep coming back for The drinks are good too and add to the whole experience, especially if you're going for a chill night out. The vibe is fun and lively, perfect for linking with friends or a cute date night. Service can get a little busy depending on the time, but once the food comes out, it's worth it. Definitely a spot I keep in rotation

My second visit was a huge improvement over my first and it is all because of yelp. I went with…read morethe sopes which were on the top of the best selling menu posted on yelp and they were really excellent. Fresh fried masa flour with beans and the protein of your choice. I went with chicken but they have other options including cow tongue. This is a very authentic place. I was the only Anglo there and much of the staff struggles with English. Not a bad thing, but be prepared. I love that the full kitchen is visible from the dining area. Everything is clean and organized because every customer can see it. The staff is friendly and welcoming. I like this place more and more.

We visited on a weekday evening. There is no hostess, and we were told to find our own table. Our…read moreserver came over with the menu, took our drink and food orders. My wife, son, and I ordered some street tacos. While the Al Pastor wasn't amazing, it was decent. The tacos were only $3.50, which is cheaper than the $5+ going rate that's in the area. However, the queso was expensive. We finished eating and went to the counter to pay. We weren't checked on after the food arrived, so don't expect great service.

My friend and I really loved our experience here! The food was amazing, our server was great, and…read morethe vibes were fantastic. It was a good sized crowd but we didn't have to wait to be seated and the food came at a reasonable pace. I was very pleased. We had the birria empanadas and the queso for starters. She had the half chicken, I had the branzino and we shares a side of rice and beans. The menu is a la cart and has a family/sharing vibe to it, so perfect for ppl who might want to order a few things and share!

This was my first visit to this restaurant, and unfortunately it was a very disappointing…read moreexperience. We visited after a graduation celebration and were looking forward to a memorable meal. The experience got off to a rough start with hosts who were not particularly warm or welcoming. Once seated, things only went downhill. Our waiter seemed disorganized from the beginning. We ordered appetizers first, but they arrived at different times, and to make matters worse, the graduate in our party received her main entrée at the same time the rest of us were receiving appetizers. I politely explained that it didn't make sense for one guest to be eating her entrée while everyone else was still eating appetizers and waiting for their meals. His response was confusing and didn't really address the issue, so we let it go. Unfortunately, the graduate's steak was served cold. Rather than preparing a fresh one, the restaurant simply took it back and returned it about two minutes later. It appeared to be the exact same steak based on how we had left it when it was sent back, and while I'm not sure whether restaurants typically reheat food or prepare a new dish altogether, this one was reheated. To make matters worse, the graduate ended up with a stomachache after eating it. As we continued waiting, our entrées never arrived. The waiter was polite but extremely inattentive. We repeatedly had to flag him down because he rarely checked on our table. After a VERY long wait, I asked about the rest of our meals. At that point, he admitted that he had forgotten to place our entree orders altogether. He then had to take all of our orders again and submit them to the kitchen. By the time our food finally arrived, we were no longer hungry and were extremely frustrated, despite remaining patient and courteous throughout the entire experience. The entrées were decent, but nothing exceptional, especially considering the extremely excessive wait and service issues. The waiter did bring a small dessert for the graduate, which was a nice touch, but it felt more like a complimentary gesture because he had forgotten our entrées than a genuine celebration of the occasion, especially given how disastrous the overall experience had been. What should have been a joyful graduation celebration turned into an exhausting and disappointing dining experience. While the waiter was polite, the service was slow, disorganized, and lacking attention to detail. Overall, this was a poor first experience and not one I would be eager to repeat.

The best! I go every week, my favorite spot. Hot and fresh every time great little spot with…read morebenches to eat at and enjoy the day :)

Delightful and delicious!…read more Tried them for the first time tonight and everything was so tasty! We especially loved the Phat Steak Taco, the Po Boy taco, and the Bacon Ranch Taco plus the strawberry lemonade was excellent! They post their locations weekly on IG and we visited the Fayetteville Road one in East Atlanta! We love supporting Black (and woman) owned business and will be adding this to our takeout dinner favorites!

The best hidden gem in Decatur! You are lucky if you live here because it the best Mexican in…read moreAtlanta.

As others have mentioned, this place is not family friendly--full stop. They literally have an…read moreemployee whose sole job is to stand around policing tables to make sure no one sits before ordering. I understand the policy and fully support it; I don't understand the hostility. My husband was third in line and there were more than three open tables. Our 3-year-old twins were getting in the way in the crowded line, so I took them to an empty table while we waited--after specifically confirming there were plenty more available than the 2 people in front of us. The table "monitor" immediately came over with an incredibly rude attitude and said he "doesn't care about kids--everyone else has kids." A simple, polite request to wait would have sufficed. Note that I had also had already purchased a margarita so I wasn't at the table empty handed. The superiority complex would be amusing if the restaurant were good, but it isn't. The line looks long but it's by design to make it look more popular than it is. There's only one person taking orders near the door to create the optics that the line is long. The food itself is bland and under-seasoned. We left, spent our money elsewhere, and won't be back. If you have young kids, this is clearly not a place that wants your business.