La Chiquita Mexican Cuisine & Cantina

The bar area seemed fairly lively. The food was scary. Our barely re-heated side dishes of refried beans seemed rotten, they were maybe left out or mixed with rotten lard. nasty. The rest of the food seemed OK but the night was ruined for us. beans come with everything at a mexican place. This is 1 of only a few places my girlfriend refuses to go back to.

La Chiquitas is not about fine food and fancy decor. It has a strong clientele that returns for decent mexican food, good drinks and good friends. The owners are some of the nicest people you will ever meet.

Musicians come here to play and eat and drink and then watch their friends play. Almost all are amateurs, but talanted none the less.  It is a great time for all. It seems like jam sessions. Like they use this place as a practice field before the big game. Even if you are just grabbing a drink with a friend if you know what to expect, it's a blast.

The decor is entertaining in my book. It is painfully out of date, and seems to be screaming "we don't care about what this place looks like". But I love that about it. Come with an open mind and some good friends, and you will have a lot of fun. In fact, bring your guitar and a little courage. It's a friendly crowd.

I agree with Kelly A wholeheartedly.  This place has issues, yet I would probably go back.... =)  I liked the Frankenstein decor because it reminds me of old mom and pop restaurants from my college days in TX. But romantic, it is not.  

Our food (queso fundido, carnitas, grab bag/combo plate) was OK and got the job done, but def. fell on the side of "well-meaning Tex-Mex" rather than "comida authentica" and it was damn salty.   However, my frozen margarita was tasty and cost a mere 3.25. Also, they had a decent covered porch and a dedicated Smoker's Area and I like how they include cheeseburger on their "Light Menu."

I would probably go back and stick to apps and drinks only. But, I have to admit that I really liked their rice and bean and I could probably go and have margs, rice and beans and be all set. Also, I am intrigued by their "Whatever Wednesday" entertainment lineup, so I might need to check that out...