Great food, great service. Amazing albondigas and caldo de pollo. Best in Highland Park are

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?

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!

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!"

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.

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!!!

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 :)

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.

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.

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.