Chico Cantina

Enjoyed the service! I tried the happy hour and dinner and both were enjoyable. There was a live DJ at dinner and the happy hour menu was pretty decent. Both times the drinks were on point! The chicken taquito and empanada on the happy hour menu is great and the croissant bread pudding and lamb taco were perfect! Definitely would recommend. Maria the manager was very friendly and Chasity was a great bar tender. It’s nice to have this option in the Brookhaven area ❤️

Chico Cantina is a fantastic spot that never disappoints! They serve the best nachos I’ve ever had, and their tacos are simply delicious. I also highly recommend trying the calamari and mussels.What truly makes the experience special is the friendly and welcoming staff. They make you feel right at home.The margaritas are also a highlight, adding the perfect touch to a great meal. I will definitely keep coming back!

Maybe it sounds wild to say, but there were a few too many tv’s. The Happy Hour from 3-6 is not bad, but they are indeed small plates. Flavors reminded me of resort/cruise food and it did the job but certainly was not memorable. One star off for service only because they had to come back to let me know they were out of something I had ordered.

This place just opened less than a week ago, so they’re still working through some kinks. They don’t have their liquor license yet, and I wish they had mentioned that before we sat down or at least posted a sign. It was disappointing to find out after getting settled. The kitchen was slow—it took around 30 minutes to get our calamari, which came out super chewy. They offered to remake it, which we appreciated, but it took even more time. By the time the second plate came out, our table had already been cleared, so we had to eat it with our hands. Unfortunately, the texture was still off and reminded us of rehydrated squid. On the bright side, the staff was friendly and attentive throughout. The manager eventually stopped by to check in and explained everything, which helped smooth things over. Overall, the food was okay and the service was good. Hopefully things improve as they settle in.

Chico Cantina is such a gem in Brookhaven! From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was warm, stylish, and inviting. The food was absolutely fantastic—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. The margaritas were some of the best I’ve had, so great and strong!! perfectly balanced and not overly sweet. I’ve turned into a regular here!!!! -Jada

This place is nice for a certain crowd and I wouldn’t really suggest for authentic Mexican food. The food has some tasty options for tacos/large dishes and some lackluster options like the calamari and mussels which is random on that menu anyway imo. I think the manager’s name was Sam and he’s courteous.

I recently visited Chico Cantina hoping to enjoy some Mexican cuisine, and while the atmosphere was vibrant, great music and the service friendly, I was a little disappointed by the lack of vegan options. For those who enjoy traditional meat and cheese dishes, the menu offers a wide variety of choices. However, as someone who eats plant-based, I found myself with very few choices. My main option was a vegetable fajita, with guacamole and pico de gallo. The guacamole was on the spicy side but the server was kind enough to bring back another bowl without any jalapeños. The flavors are authentic and the portions generous. If they were to expand their vegan offerings, it would definitely become a more inclusive and appealing spot for a wider range of diners. Overall the service is fast and kind staff...you will definitely enjoy the music!

Tried Chico Cantina for the first time and was really impressed. My waitress was a darling. Started with the extra hot guacamole. For the main, I had the carne asada tacos, which were juicy, well-seasoned, and very satisfying. For dessert, I ordered the croissant bread pudding with ice cream, and it was definitely a standout. The combination of the warm croissant and cold ice cream was rich and delicious. I’ll definitely be coming back.

Have been here a few times now and really can't recommend this place enough. Always great food, and their drinks are fantastic (highly recommend the frozen pineapple margarita or even the frosé, but honestly everything I've tried has all been really good). I've only arrived in time for the "$5 happy hour" once, but it was fun to be able to sample a bunch of their appetizers without breaking the bank. Finally, the staff have always been incredibly friendly, and we recently had a chance to chat with one of the wonderful managers, Maria, who mentioned some of the fun events they're planning on doing. Already looking forward to going again.

Absolutely delicious! The food is bursting with FLAVOR! The chips were served hot and were not oily at all - and perfectly salted. The salsa verse was screamingly delicious. Very, very fresh. I am attaching pics of the salmon tacos and herbed rice. Both were phenomenal. The tacos had a little spicy heat but with the fresh corn (it was clearly cut fresh from the cob), cabbage salsa, and a verde on top, it was beautiful. Not pictured were the grilled shrimp tacos. I am sorry for being redundant but they were grilled perfectly and were as fresh as could be. Service was amazing and it didn't cost a lot for our dinner for two.

Great spot in Town Brookhaven for delicious tacos (lots of choices) and watching sports! Found this place on Yelp. They also have a brunch menu/cocktails (Sat-Sun 10-4pm) and $5 happy hour specials (Mon-Fri 3-6pm) incl. margaritas, mimosas, and sangrias! Love the open space and all the natural lighting during the day. Service is very friendly too. I ordered two tacos which looked small but the fillings are generous to the point that it got quite messy to eat and with the corn tortillas, fell apart ... but they were delicious and worth it! Next time I may opt for the flour tortillas, lol. They do have all kind of tacos - and unique sauces ... salsa verde cruda, salsa aji amarillo, avocado ranch, salsa guajillo, salsa morita, and salsa verde! CRISPY SALMON TACO - $4.75 Fried battered fresh fish, corn (from the cob!), cabbage slaw, salsa verde cruda. Yummy! BEEF BARBACOA TACO - $4.75 Smoked beef brisket, pickled onions, salsa aji amarillo. Generous amount of meat - also yummy! My friend got the Breakfast Tacos ($14) which included 3 tacos w/ egg, chorizo, crispy potatoes, and salsa verde cruda ... except the crispy potatoes were missing. Our server was going to get them on the side but they never arrived ... guess the kitchen was busy. She still enjoyed the tacos. I'd definitely return - I'd like to try the Happy Hour specials. FYI they are located in the old Red Pepper Taqueria spot, just across from Publix.

Since Red Pepper Taqueria closed, I've been very excited for Chico Cantina to open in its place! Service has been nice so far, and the ambiance is casual. While it's not an authentic Mexican restaurant, the flavors are great! You can tell a lot of love has gone into this. I have come in a couple times so far for dinner and have enjoyed the experience. I've had the chips and salsa, queso, guacamole, calamari, ceviche, a couple of the tacos (shrimp, and fish), a couple quesadillas (shrimp with all the fixings, and just cheese), Mexican rice (last time, I asked for the other rice option but I received the Mexican rice again as a mistake... it's yummy but I'd love to try the other next time), and pineapple bread pudding. Everything has been tasty. The margaritas are fantastic! Sadly, the first time we went, they were only doing on the rocks--not sure they've gotten their frozen machine up and running yet. I got the "condesa" which was perfectly spicy-sweet! Additionally, the last time we went, they were only serving house margs. Not sure what's going on with this, but I can't wait for their full menu to be up and running. For those who don't drink alcoholic they offer a nice big menu of mocktails that all sound yummy. Looking forward to returning to try more things.

I dropped by on a Sunday afternoon and sat at the bar. I'm glad they renovated the previous bar a bit and updated the space a bit. I had a chicken tortilla soup, that was in a tomato broth. I also had 2 mango margaritas, which were delicious. My server was super accommodating and loved her energy. Looking forward to coming back for happy hour and official brunch.

Excellent food and service! Great atmosphere! I have food allergies and very sensitive to spice but was able to enjoy everything I ordered! Will definitely be coming back.

The service and ambience is really good But the food is not it, no flavor, very mid. The queso is so thick and hard, the fajita meat and tacos were flavorless.

Tried this place for the first time with my husband and loved it! Food was delicious: we got nachos appetizers, and for entrees the quesadilla and enchilada. The enchiladas in salsa verde were top. For dessert, the pineapple bread pudding was ridiculously good. They also had tasty mocktails. Samuel who runs the place came by to check on us periodically. Great service and lively ambience to complete the experience. Will definitely be back.

Dennise is amazing would love to see her everyday. Amazing service and great personality.

Great service from Madison who explained the menu is Mexican fusion, not traditional Tex-Mex. She was friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. Made great recommendations. Food was terrific! We opted for tacos, which were delicious and creative. Loved the lamb tacos! Sat outdoors on their porch, which we enjoyed.

The bartenders are the best!! Food was great. Servers/bartenders are attentive. Management was also present and very attentive. Atmosphere was fun and inviting. I'll definitely Frequent this new place!

Great menu variety. Oysters were fresh, large, and delicious. Good choice of margaritas and flavors. Beer choice good and cold. Service was superb. Meats are grilled on the patio -lots of good seasoning and flavor! Patio and inside have great large TVs for viewing sports. Patio is covered, open on sides, and has many ceiling fans to circulate air.

Denise was amazing. I had a couple of oysters during happy hour and a margarita and the service and food were superb

Quality food. Nice change of flavor from typical Atlanta Mex food. Fajita skillet is something to go back for with perfectly grilled veggies packed into a small skillet with a seasoned sliced chicken breast topping it. Chicken was moist, plump and flavorful. Very nice salsas and guac made on site everyday per our service person.

Good vibes and good food! Service was good and the $5 happy hour margarita was AMAZING! Will be coming back. Enchiladas were good too!

We tried Chico Cantina for the first time and loved everything about it. The shrimp and smoked pork tacos were delicious, as were the margaritas. And the staff were topnotch, especially our server Sahaanaa.

Food was solid. Good atmosphere. They will work out the kinks with the service and should be successful.