Los Ninos Taqueria

We have a great experience every time we go to Los Ninos! The horchata, tacos and guac they serve are delicious and NEVER DISAPPOINT! The dining space is a little small but the food is so good, it basically cures claustrophobia. Their green sauce is almost addicting - amazing taste with a kick. I recommended this place to all my friends after the first time we dined in and have been going almost weekly since.

We enjoyed it here so much! My friend raved about her fish tacos, I loved my shrimp nachos, the guac was delish and my husband enjoyed the three tacos he got, but raved about the tinga chicken. The margaritas were yummy too!

Food is always good here when come so are the frozen margaritas. I come here often when I have a break from work they do not disappoint.

Finally found authentic Mexican food in Atlanta and did not disappoint! Pictured is the carne asada nachos (huge portion!), burrito with impossible meat and their complimentary chips and salsa. Everything was delicious. The chips and salsa were fresh and perfectly seasoned. My burrito was really good and big enough to also have for dinner later. I was so happy to see impossible meat as an option! My son had the nachos and he really enjoyed them as well. Everything came out quickly, hot and according to our specifications. The space is small, but that's okay. It felt like you were in a little taqueria in Mexico. It's a counter service place so not much interaction with the staff.

I visited here with my friend today because we were told it was going to be some great food. Unfortunately, I must say we were both disappointed. First off, I would like to pay a compliment to the lady who took our order (a black lady). She was very helpful in helping us make our food selection. Another positive is that our food came out very quickly. The downside to that was, it was as if our food had been prepared on our drive down, so when they served us, it was lacking all heat. Which made the food not seem freshly prepared. The taste was very good, but it wasn't even warm. So, that was very disappointing. We are glad that we got an opportunity to try Los Niños Taqueria, but most likely, we will not return. But thanks for your service. The lady who came to clear the table (possibly Spanish descent) was also very pleasant.

Clean place and really good tacos! The corn tortillas are 4 inch and homemade. Normally, I get three tacos, but here I like to get four. Smaller tortillas means a smaller portion. Still, prices are great and I'd definitely come back.

Portions tiny and food was bad. The tacos came on tortillas the size of silver dollars. On one of the tacos we managed to start eating we stopped when we pulled a long string out of the meat. The $3 a piece sides of rice, overloaded with cumin, and beans, somehow simultaneous soupy and undercooked, came in to-go cups that look like they were meant for a side of ketchup (see photo). The queso was orange and spicy and the guacamole tasted like it was made a week earlier and then bathed in lime juice. Like the beans it was soupy without the consistency of creamy avocados, while also possessing unripened and crunchy tomatoes. I wouldn’t eat here again if it was free.

Had a quick bite here and we ordered 4 tacos and a pork torta. Everything was prepared quickly, and there were plenty of napkins on the table. It is deli style, meaning you order at the counter and then take a seat or take it to go. The space is cozy and nicely decorated. There is parking in the rear, as well as a sidewalk entrance for foot traffic. They have salads prepared and will add a protein of your choice for a quick lunch break. The food was very good, and the house hot sauces were provided without asking. All in all, I would recommend checking the place out, it is a great bite!

We had a timed appointment in the general area and were looking for something different as a lunch venue. I suggested Los Ninos an my wife agreed. We arrived on a rainy Sunday around 12:30 p.m. We approached from the west (i.e., from downtown Atlanta) on College Ave. The restaurant is in a stirp of shops on the right. If you turn right onto Candler Street, you can then turn left into the parking lot behind the restaurant. You can then enter from a rear door that accesses the lot. There also appeared to be a door on College Ave. The number of tables inside seems pretty limited - maybe 8? I don't know if they do most of their business on take-out? At any rate, we were greeted at the register by a friendly cashier. They have a sign ensuring you understand the size of the tacos is...small. They say 4", but my wife thought that was generous. Just be advised that this is not the size of your standard Tex-Mex taco. If you order based on it being a bit smaller than that, you'll do fine. They give you a number thing to place on your table It was interesting to watch the cashier (who apparently spoke little Spanish) interact with the kitchen crew (who apparently spoke little English). They overlapped just enough to make it work, though. I got a plate of nachos, which was actually generous. We shared that. My wife got 2 tacos, which was about 1 less than she should have ordered. We had no leftovers. This can be a fun meal if you approach it with the proper attitude / expectations. The food itself is good, but be mindful of the portion sizes.

The restaurant here was very cute and quaint. It's tiny but beautifully decorated and the service here was nice. I ordered some tacos with handmade corn tortillas and birria quesadilla. I feel like for Birria quesadilla you cannot go wrong. It was good here, portions is good sized with consume. We also received chips and salsa before our meal. The chips unfortunately were cold and stale and the salsa felt like it was just chopped up tomatoes. The corn tortillas were also hard as well. If you're in the Decatur area, maybe go here for birria!

Cute little spot! Nice decor. The service is good too really friendly lady taking orders. The chicken tacos weren't my favorite but the quesabirria saved it!!! It was so flavorful and great price for the portion. The consume had great flavor too and they actually give you a decent amount to dip in. Would definitely return.

Exceptional service and delicious food! It felt like I was whisked away to Cabo! It is a small space with decor and music that take you away. We had fish and chicken tacos, with beans and rice. Plus the frozen margaritas were spectacular! Everything was delicious and home cooked fresh to order. Definitely check this place out when you're in the area.

There's a great deal for 12 street tacos for $30. They are very loaded and delicious. We got the carne asada and the fried fish tacos. The inside of the restaurant has very limited seating. Tables will not fit more than a group of 3-4 people. Delicious Mexican food that tastes authentic at a great price!!

Found this place purely by accident but glad I did. If you're looking for tacos that are as authentic as possible this is the place. The only better I've had were in either Southern California or in Mexico! It's a small location but they make good use of the space to offer dine in seating. Service was quick and easy and parking was available in the parking lot behind the building.

Love this place! The food is delicious. Casual atmosphere. Order at the counter. I had the salad with barbacoa. The chips are homemade and the cheese dip is chipotle flavored - yum! There is parking behind the restaurant.

Great ambience and service food was amazing there's just like home cooked! And the horchata was homemade

Stopped in for margaritas and tacos and everything was so good! The tacos were delicious and the margarita were so good! The services was so fast even tho the place was packed. I totally see why it was so full everything was delicious. It was a small place but so cute. Will definitely be back.

After reading all the 4 and 5 star reviews, we decided to try Los Ninos, but we were disappointed overall. We ordered 6 different tacos for a variety and to sample multiple meats. In addition, we ordered a margarita and queso, but the queso was never entered. I was really disappointed in the flavors. Out of all the meat options we tried, the chorizo was the only one that had any flavor. The salsas were ok, but didn't add much and the handmade tortillas were dry. We received the food before the drinks, which was frustrating since there were only 2 customers there.

I placed an online order and picked it up less than 15 minutes later. It was already waiting for me in the pickup lockers in the back, which was a nice touch. I was in a rush so I grabbed and went. Unfortunately, the online platform messed up my order (no idea how and I was unable to replicate the problem). So unfortunately my two tacos were served plain with no cilantro or onions. There is no phone number for this restaurant on their website or on Google so I was unable to call and ask them to fix it. I also got a torta in addition to the tacos. However, even if the tacos had come with the cilantro and onions I still would not have anything nice to say. Perhaps I messed up in getting only carne asada on my tacos and torta and not some other protein because I thought it was awful. I've been eating a lot of tacos lately and I have never encountered carne asada prepared in the manner that it was here. It was like stew meat, mushy and shredded. The only flavor was salt. Honestly, if you told me it was canned steak, I would believe you. Normally carne asada is diced chopped grilled steak right? Am I tripping? The carne asada I received never saw a grill. I added the pico de gallo to the tacos in absence of the cilantro and onions and squeezed some lime on top and all that resulted was the bottom of the tortilla ripping to shreds. The torta was no better and was so bland. The only thing I could taste was the salty meat. I can't help but wonder if maybe the carne asada is not their strong suit and the other meats are supremely better?? The order came with a bag of thick tortilla chips that were definitely made in-store but they seemed a bit overcooked as they were dark brown. They were very nicely salted though and the sauces that came with the food were pretty tasty. Overall, I would definitely never order the carne asada ever again. I'm not opposed to coming back and trying something different but this was not a great first impression.

We just love this little taqueria. It is hands down the best in the Decatur area. The menu is varied and tastes more Authentic Mexican than others around. The quality of the ingredients they use are better than most taquerias. Tortillas are homemade! We have been here numerous times and have loved it each and every time. We vary our lunch a bit but there are two tacos that are always on the platter. This trip we had the mandatory Barbacoa Taco and the Chorizo Taco and added the Carnitas Taco. We also go the queso which is a bit different than most Mexican restaurants with an added chipotle flavor. We have not liked chipotle in the past but this wonderful queso is always on the table. The tacos are overstuffed. If they were served on two corn tortillas one could make two! But save you "fall outs" from those tacos and eat with a bit of queso on a chip. Speaking of corn chips...these are delicious. Thicker than the normal and were great. We always have left over chips and queso for the next at home meal. We have had the pollo taco and it is also wonderful. Never had anything here that we have not loved. Highly recommend. And will definitely return. Service is great. Order at the counter and take a seat and you will be treated to some very good Mexican food.

I'd been wanting to try out Los Ninos for a while and decided to stop in one evening. The restaurant is small and they have a few seats outside. They're located downtown Decatur in the same building that houses Bleu Hanger, Piece of Cake and Jeanette Bras. Free parking is available in the rear of the building. The don't sell liquor, but have wine based margaritas, beer and wine. I ordered the fish, carne asade and al pastor tacos along with the house margarita. The margarita was light and refreshing. The carne asada and al pastor tacos were very flavorful and delicious. The fish taco was my least favorite item. Although it wasn't bad, it was a bit bland. The tacos came with chips and pico de gallo. Service was great and I enjoyed my meal.

Cute, quaint taqueria. There's not much seating so I wouldn't come with a big group. We ordered the 12 tacos for $30. After doing the math however, I think it's actually $2-3 cheaper to just order the tacos individually so that was slightly disappointing that their "deal" isn't actually a deal. Not a huge issue, but just something to know. The tacos themselves were *yummy*!! We got barbacoa, carne asada, and al pastor. All were good, but my date and I both agreed the barbacoa was our favorite. I highly recommend it! I also really enjoyed the fresh tortilla chips we got to snack on while waiting for our tacos. You can tell they make them in house.

Honestly the tacos were quite disappointing. The lengua was bland, and the salsa was the worst part- it tasted like watered down tomato paste- no flavor, no spice. The barbacoa was tough, and the pastor was ok. Their tamal was decent, but it was a bit dry and did not taste fresh. Overall- not worth the money when there are authentic amazing places all along buford highway

I really enjoyed this place. I'm from California so I am a harsh taco critic and their tacos were really good. Their tortillas tasted homemade and were really good and didn't fall apart like they do at some taco places. Their sopes were also really good. They give you complimentary chips and salsa with your order. Their customer service was really good and parking is directly behind the building. It's small on the inside so I wouldn't come here with a big party of I would order to go. Their barbacoa and chicken tinga was really good

Experience the rich flavors of Mexico at Los Ninos Taqueria, where traditional dishes are crafted to perfection.

Great tacos and ice cold Victoria beers! I got the queso birria and I ate so fast I accidentally snorted the consume. It was still good but I wouldn't recommend consuming it in that manner.

Food always tastes better when you're hungry, and I came to Los Ninos after a long bike ride, so do with that what you will. That being said, we had the perfect hearty, satisfying, affordable lunch here that was just what was needed after a long ride. Los Ninos has a small storefront right near the train tracks in Decatur, and is also right next to the Stone Mountain bike trail. It's pretty unassuming from the outside, but very lively and bustling on the inside and was pretty busy on a weekday lunch service. You order at the counter, where the menu is posted up on some chalk boards. We got some basic nachos, guacamole, an impossible meat torta, some beans and rice, and then I wanted to try a few different tacos so I got one each of the pastor, the barbacoa, and the chorizo. I did not know that everyone gets complimentary chips and salsa, so as soon as we sat down we got a huge basket of house made chips, some small cups of pico de gallo, and a couple squeeze bottles of salsa. The rest of the food came quickly and soon our table was completely full. The nachos are pretty good, and the chips in general here are really crispy and also hold their crisp--which is great for nachos because they can actually stand up to the queso without getting soggy. They also load up their nachos generously. To be honest, though, given how many chips you get by default, I don't know that I'd get the nachos again unless I was with a bigger group of people so that we could share them among more people. The guacamole is solid, and their beans and rice are very very good--clearly not an afterthought. My lunch buddy was pretty happy with his torta, and the tacos overall are solid. The tortillas are clearly fresh and made in house, and they both hold together well and also stand up to the very saucy meats. The chorizo here is unique in that the cinnamon flavor really stands out among the spices they use to season it. The pastor is good, although I can't say it's my favorite pastor I've had in Atlanta. The barbacoa is juicy but could have stronger flavor. Overall, I think this is a really solid option to check out when you're in the area, and they offer really good value for money. Would definitely stop by on a bike ride again.

Hello, I am a new returning customer at Los Ninos. My experience the first time was excellent. Unfortunately today, my experience was not great. I ordered the Barbauco nachos, with all the fixings, except refused beans. I return home, from a 39 minute drive, to discover no jalapen peppers or the shredded cheese, I requested. I called and spoke to the cashier and she pulled my order and advised me place my concerns online. If I should ever return, my order will be on display and confirmed before,placing in bag.

Amazing for such a small restaurant. Queso is unlike any I've had before and the chips are thick, great for scooping.

The tacos are really small but very good. I always find myself coming back to this place.

super quick service -- we ordered at the counter and our food got to us within minutes. didn't even have time to eat the free chips and salsa! we got the 12 for $30 tacos with barbacoa, al pastor, and carne asada. everything was absolutely delicious. would definitely come back. they have a wide selection of things other than tacos too!

Ive always wanted to come here! Located in decatur right outside of the square is Los Ninos Taqueria! A super cute no frills taqueria with great vibes, free parking in the back, and amazing authentic tacos! Simon knows all the good stuff! Per his rec we got al pastor tacos and a barbacoa with a side of rice and beans and two margaritas! Imo for the quality of how good everything was it was very fairly priced! Its small venue but beautifully decorated and they have a tiny patio in the back as well! We will definitely be back! Thank you for the great meal

We were looking forward to trying out and supporting a new business in the neighborhood and was so disappointed. There was nobody else inside except of one table occupied outside. As we entered, the waiter walked by us and didn't say welcome or even acknowledged us. We sat for 15 minutes and nobody came to take our order or explain we should order at the cashier. Just awful service.

I ordered 4 street tacos 2 Carna asada, 1 Barbacoa, and one shrimp. The shrimp was just not good at all. The carna asada was okay but needed a little more flavor. The street tortilla's were homemade. I got the Queso dip with the tortilla chips. Those chips were home made and very fresh. The Queso dip was okay but could've been better. It just didn't seem like any effort was made in making the food good and authentic. They only have the house regular margarita so don't think you're going to get top shelf with salt around the rim. They have a basic mix that came from the store.

Great for small bites! Love their street tacos, and margaritas. They offer vegan, vegetarian and non vegetarian options. It is a tiny restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. There are only 4 tables indoor which can seat up to14 people and the bar can seat up-to 5 people. Great ambiance, fast service sand great quality food. They are visible from regular traffic and have parking behind the building. The prices are great and they offer catering. They offer dine in, take out and delivery. They have a wide variety of Mexican soft drinks. Good for a quick bite, work lunch or a group of friends.

I came here for quick bite to take a detour from my usual place. I ordered the Steak (asada), cow tongue (lengua), shrimp. The tacos are only 2.95 a piece and are the size of real street tacos so on the smaller side . I would give the tacos as a whole a solid 5/10 my least favorite was the shrimp would not recommend . The tortilla chips are very thick and fresh, I enjoyed them. The house margarita is very light, kind of taste like the margarita from Sam's club with water added to it .(did the job )

Best tacos, chips and dip in town. I drive 40 mins almost weekly to go up there and you cannot for one minute tell me I am not in Mexico. At least I imagine this is exactly how it looks, feels and tastes. Highly recommended!

If you're Mexican and know about tacos this place is not it. Tacos are taxed and come with 0 flavor... you're better off a taco veloz. Service was good and ambiance was ok but again food was a disappointment. Maybe it wasn't their day.

Great authentic tacos!! Soft and served with cilantro and lime and radicchio. Great selection of "Mexican " drinks

This place is a gem. I got the asada, pastor, and lengua tacos. It came with chips and salsa. It was $2 something for one taco. Asada taco was on point!! Pastor was okay. I just moved here and didn't think I would find a good taco shop. But! This place will be my go to place from now. The inside is very cute as well.

Small, but pack full of Mexican flavor. Relatively limited offerings, however there was nothing that I missed on my Mexican mental menu. Yes, there were service staff looked like they had Mexican heritage. The food was great. They offer quick tack out service. This was a very nice local Discovery.

Seriously good authentic Mexican food in a wonderful setting. Service was good - food was quick and excellent. Highly recommended!

I've tried los ninos a few times already and they have some pretty delicious mini tacos. I usually get about 3-4 tacos depending on how hungry I am and chips and guac on the side. Today, the tacos were on point. I ordered the carne asada and my friend ordered barbacoa. The guac and pico de gallo needed more salt. The chips are very thick and crunchy which I like. Staff are friendly. The establishment is a bit small so i wouldn't bring a large party to the restaurant. Small groups (3-4 people) should be fine.

Small, quaint, authentic. The food was fresh. The wait staff were very nice. This might be my new go-to.

Good food. Fast service. Salsas are on point. It's so nice to finally have an authentic Mexican taco place in Decatur. I'll add that their salsas are not as spicy as you might expect from a typical Mexican place like on Buford highway. But they hit the spot just right . The tinga chicken taco was delicious, as was Al pastor. My favorite was barbacoa taco, so damn juicy I ordered seconds

Yassssssss! Come to this delightful gem....like right now! The service is excellent, and the food is amazing. I was dining solo so I only tried the Barbacoa torta and the chips but everyone's food looked amazing. Next time I will include sopes tacos and churros. I met the very nice owner Shane and he gave myself and another customer a bit of information about this spot. Right now they are open til 8 most nights and I hope that expands as they grow. They have a variety of drinks including horchata which I want to try next time. And there WILL BE A NEXT TIME! it's small but all the staff wore masks and they have cute wooden/glass doors to make it Covid Friendly. Yay!!!

It was good. Yummy food. Good service. Nice decorations. Would come here again and bring others.

New to Decatur and new to my heart! The food here is sooo good. I ordered takeout getting about five things off the menu and loved everything I had. I placed an order online and it was so easy and ready within ten minutes! The staff was also very nice. Los niños is right next to Agnes Scott college in the strip of business before the train tracks. I tried the carne asada and tinga street tacos and honestly wish I had ordered more. They are tiny but so full of flavor. The sauces are perfect and they are muy auténtico. Also the margaritas are on point and may have been some of the best I've ever had. Do not skimp on dessert either I loved the churros and can't wait to try their homemade ice cream next visit. This spot is a must try. Bravo los niños.

Best Mexican in Decatur...quaint and authentic, always delicious! Ideal spot for a quick lunch

It's about time Decatur got a restaurant that serves more Mex than Tex. I've waited until I've eaten there six times and tried enough different items that I felt comfortable rating it. Street tacos are my favorite. The standby carne asada and el pastor have much more depth of flavor than you'll find at a regular taco spot. But it's the inclusion of chorizo and lengua that put the food into 5-star territory. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Ingredients are fresh, preparation is both appealing and easy enough to eat without too much mess, and condiments are excellent (radishes!). Service is polite, consistent, accurate, and fast. Cons: The space is small and cramped. The online app sucks. No delivery.

Perfect bursts of flavor at this neighborhood taco shop. We've tried carne asada, shrimp, and Al Pastor tacos. The shrimp was a little unusual with the creamy salad on top and I wouldn't order that again. However, the huge winner was the chopped salad with chicken tinga. Salad greens, avocado, sweet picadillo peppers, black beans and a very tasty lemon sauce/dressing. Also, the homemade chips and flavored queso were a huge hit!

What a cute little taqueria! This place is pretty easy to miss from the street if you're not paying attention though. It's also hard to get in and out of if you're not coming from S Candler St. The restaurant is cozy but could accommodate one or two large (6 people) groups. The service was just ok because it's one of those pay before you sit down places. They want a tip for typing in the order. I understood this during COVID to help struggling servers but it's completely irrelevant now; especially if you're dining in. Anyway, I ordered two shrimp tacos, an impossible taco, refried beans and their house marg. The margarita is made with Vera Cruz wine. Is this really a margarita? It was a little on the sweet side for me but doable if you're just looking for a quick drink. The chips are complimentary & come with a tasty little serving of pico de gallo. All the other food taste authentic and delicious! A pleasant surprise indeed so I'll definitely be back for more tacos!

We originally stopped in the area to pickup a cake order next door but were draw here when we saw their tortillas were homemade! Service was definitely sub par but the food was the shining star. We really enjoyed the tacos - they were perfectly stuffed and the tortilla chips were delish! It was also just a really cute and authentic spot. As a taco lover you should definitely make a stop here.

Easy 5 stars. Delicious food - although I have to admit I've zeroed in on the carne asada burrito and pretty much get that one thing every time. Excellent free pico and chips. Go!

This has become my husband and I favorite place we come now almost once a week. Everything is from scratch. So authentic and rich in yummy flavor. Best little secret of Downtown Decatur! If you love tacos this is the spot and the margaritas are phenomenal!!

Service was friendly. Atmosphere is authentic and small, which is exactly what you want in a taqueria! Tacos were cheap, amazing, packed with meat. Insane that this is my first time. Recommend the lengua and al pastor. Salsas were solid too. Will definitely be back!

It's tough to come from the West Coast, or from Mexicali and co-sign on tacos and sopes that just don't quite bring it home. However, Los Ninos comes close. The tinga tacos were delicious and only on single heavier tortilla. The sopes were also small and must be bought two at a time as it's not a popular item. Salsas and pico de gallo on point. The churro was fresh and enjoyable. Will come back and sit down versus takeaway and figure out how we customize some of our orders!