Chicheria Mexican Kitchen - Westside

Chicheria Mexican Kitchen - Westside reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Jeffrey VIP

   Atlanta15 reviews

   2.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Bad service. Cold queso. A “pitcher of margaritas that barely served three….plenty of better options for this kind of food.
   

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   Karen VIP

   Atlanta36 reviews

   3.0

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   Food was just OK and the sangria was not good at all.
   

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   Kayla

   Atlanta4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 4 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Had a blast on my birthday. Food and drinks were amazing
   

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   Paul VIP

   Atlanta3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on April 25, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Dined here twice. First experience earned a return visit. Second experience was less impressive. Food quality was not as high. We ordered the same spicy Margarita which came out made differently and this time way too spicy.
   

   Chicheria Mexican Kitchen - WestsideResponded on April 26, 2025

   Thank you for dining with us and for sharing your feedback. We're thrilled to hear your first experience brought you back, but we're truly sorry to learn your second visit didn’t meet expectations. Consistency is a top priority for us, and we regret that both the food quality and the preparation of your spicy Margarita fell short. We’ll share this with our kitchen and bar teams to ensure greater care is taken moving forward. We’d love the opportunity to make this right and show you the high-quality experience you expect and deserve. Please reach out to us directly so we can make arrangements for your next visit. Thank you again for helping us improve!
   

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   Tameka

   Atlanta10 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on April 19, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   It was my first experience at this restaurant, Chicheria. I was expecting a fresh and tasty experience, it was lack luster. The food was meh... we had shrimp fajitas, Tres playas, and carne asade tacos. The tres plays was tasty, but marketed as sharable. Each item of salsa, queso and guacamole was a single serving and for 2 ppl sharing barely enough. The fajitas shrimp didn't appear grilled, rather boiled, very pale devoid of obvious seasoning. The carne asada tacos were good, but the blue corn tortilla, of which there was no other option, overpowered the flavor at times. The sides were also petite but somewhat tasty. We tried the tropical margaritas, which were not very flavorful or sweet even with a sugared rime and we couldn't get the frozen option as the machine was down. Considering all of the tasty choices around for Mexican fare, I don't think we would try it again. I also noted that much of the staff was minimally engaged with guests. For $130 it was a bust... save your money, go somewhere else. I would be surprised if this restaurant was still here in 1 year from this review.
   

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   Chicheria Mexican Kitchen - WestsideResponded on April 24, 2025

   Thank you for your feedback. We're sorry to hear your experience didn’t meet expectations. We’ll review the portion sizes, shrimp preparation, and margarita flavors to improve consistency and quality. We also apologize for the service not feeling as attentive as it should be—this is something we’ll address with our team immediately. We appreciate your honesty and hope you’ll consider giving us another chance to provide the fresh and flavorful experience we aim for. Please feel free to reach out directly if you'd like to share more.
   

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   Lauren

   Atlanta3 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everyone enjoyed their meal and drinks. Great atmosphere and fantastic service.
   

   Chicheria Mexican Kitchen - WestsideResponded on April 10, 2025

   Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that everyone enjoyed their meal, drinks, and the atmosphere. Providing fantastic service is our top priority, and it means the world to us that you noticed. We look forward to welcoming you back to Chicheria Mexican Kitchen soon!
   

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   Morgan

   Tampa8 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   We arrived for our 11:00 reservation and accidentally came in through the side entrance instead of the main door by the host stand. It looked like they were having a team meeting or chatting amongst themselves. We awkwardly stood next to the sign by the door as everyone turned and looked at us then went back to what they were doing. Several staff members glanced back at us with death stares. Finally someone approached from the front of the restaurant and sat us. I apologized for coming in from the side entrance. It felt uncomfortable sitting there getting glares from the staff hanging by the bar. The saving grace was the amazing food and our server, a really nice Black woman with braids. I also liked that the restaurant was family friendly. Even though the food was outstanding I don’t think I would return. They could have simply greeted us and told us to go through the other entrance. I would imagine that ppl come in through that entrance all the time since it’s right off the parking lot. I don’t want to feel like I’m inconveniencing people when I go out to eat.
   

   Chicheria Mexican Kitchen - WestsideResponded on April 6, 2025

   Thank you so much for the thoughtful and honest feedback. We're really glad to hear you enjoyed the food, appreciated the family-friendly vibe, and that your server made your experience memorable—that truly means a lot. That said, we’re really sorry for how the visit started. Coming in through the side entrance shouldn’t have resulted in confusion or discomfort, and you absolutely should have been greeted warmly regardless of how you entered. We completely understand how awkward that must have felt, and we sincerely apologize. You're right—many guests do come in from the lot side, and it’s clear we need to improve the way we welcome people from any entrance. We’ll be following up with our team to ensure we handle moments like this with much more warmth and clarity moving forward.
   

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   SAMANTHA

   Atlanta6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Disappointed at 1:30pm only option was strictly Brunch menu until 3pm. Did not get to order what we came for. First time I have ever had to have a margarita taken off my bill because it was undrinkable. (Sour mix or something was off- tasted extremely sour and of perfume- it was the "limited edition" prickly pear, appears NOT to be one of their daily items but was told a customer favorite..
   

   Chicheria Mexican Kitchen - WestsideResponded on March 30, 2025

   At Chicheria Mexican Kitchen, we aim to provide a great experience for every guest and regret that your visit fell short. Our brunch menu is served until 3:00 PM on weekends, and this information is shared on platforms like OpenTable. We apologize if this wasn’t clear and caused inconvenience. We’re also sorry the prickly pear margarita didn’t meet expectations. While it’s a customer favorite, it seems something went wrong in preparation, and we’re addressing this with our bar team. Thank you for your feedback, and we hope to provide a better experience in the future.
   

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   Bryan

   Atlanta3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 29, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   The service here was great. We sat at the bar and the bartender was very attentive even though she was also working the walk-up window. The restaurant is now completely gluten free, which is why my wife wanted to go. She would tell you that you can't even tell it's gluten free. She had the crispy fish taco and the coconut shrimp taco. She usually cannot have these because of gluten, but she absolutely loved them. I would recommend this place to anyone.
   

   Chicheria Mexican Kitchen - WestsideResponded on March 30, 2025

   Thank you for your kind words and thoughtful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your wife had such a positive experience with us. Our team, including our hardworking bartenders, takes great pride in providing attentive service, and it’s wonderful to know you felt well cared for. We’re especially delighted that your wife enjoyed the crispy fish and coconut shrimp tacos—making delicious, gluten-free options accessible and enjoyable is something we’re very passionate about. Thank you for recommending us! We look forward to welcoming you both back for more memorable meals in the future.
   

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    Alejandro

    Atlanta1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Food and drinks were overpriced and not very good. I would try somewhere else.
    

    Chicheria Mexican Kitchen - WestsideResponded on March 29, 2025

    Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience didn’t meet your expectations. We strive to provide great value and quality in everything we offer, and we’ll use your comments as an opportunity to improve. We hope you’ll consider giving us another try in the future.
    

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