Los Ninos Taqueria

Los Niños Taqueria - Review - Decatur - Atlanta - The Infatuation

"This cramped, shoebox-sized Mexican spot in Decatur is packed with colorful decorations and portraits of Dia de los Muertos skeletons in every corner. But if one thing deserves your attention, it’s the tacos. At $3 each, they’re on small four-inch corn tortillas and are both the best and cheapest thing here. There are ten protein options, but the lengua and chorizo have the most flavor (the others are tasteless enough that even hefty amounts of salsa don’t help). Unfortunately, everything else on Los Niños Taqueria’s menu of Mexican staples misses the mark. Steer clear of burritos with mushy tortillas, oily quesabirria, and sopes that cover up carne asada with a mountain of lettuce. If you need a cheap, low-commitment spot with decent tacos, though, Los Niños does the job. Food Rundown Street Tacos At $3 each, the best thing on the menu at Los Niños also happens to be the cheapest. Go with the lengua and chorizo, which have the most flavor—the other meat options could use some seasoning love. These aren't drive-across-town good (they aren't making our best taco guide), but they're the best thing here. photo credit: Juli Horsford Chorizo Sopes If you don’t want tacos this is the next best option. Get it with the salty chorizo that mixes well with the lettuce and sour cream drizzle. photo credit: Juli Horsford Quesabirria These cheesy triangles of quesabirria are filled with tender braised meat but are mysteriously bland, even when dunked into the (equally bland) consommé which doesn’t provide much beyond wetness. The barbacoa is tender, but also mysteriously dull so don’t bother with this. PlayMute video credit: Juli Horsford Chicken Burrito The burritos come with a choice of meat (the chicken isn’t bad), but it won’t matter what you pick. Each bite is basically a seek and find for chunks of meat amid the overload of rice and beans. Skip." - Juli Horsford