Los Chicos

Where do I start? This was my husband, my mother & my first time eating here. Honestly I will say the rating this place has is pretty deceiving. Firstly, this place needs some updating. I’ve never gone to a place as run down as that one. It is also very small and not many tables.. but local regulars seem to like it? Secondly, the portions for the price was upsetting… I ordered flautas that came with rice & refried beans for about $16 — I got literally just one flauta, barely any lettuce & maybe half a scoop of rice with refried beans that were spread out so thin to “seem” like there was more of it than it actually had. My husbands chimichanga was crispy and over-cooked but he ate it cause he was hungry and doesn’t like to complain. The food was just okay taste-wise.. though I will add that

Ordered the grilled fajitas not a grill mark in sight or taste it looks like stewed meat and it’s SWEET! Who in the world wants sweet fajitas?? Terrible rewarded my taste and dinner for tonight

Julie was our lovely and helpful server. Clean. Cool. Comfortable atmosphere. Restaurant is off the beaten path butcworth the search! Good menu choices. Lunch portions available during certain times. Booths could use more padding in seat bottoms is only negative comment I would mention. Have driven from Lakeland to Los Chicos twice now just to eat there!

Worst Mexican food I’ve ever had, hands down. Mole sauce tasted like sweetened peanut butter. On an enchilada? With no other sauce options? No thanks. Meat was questionable and stretched thin by adding a lot of onion. Chips seemed to be from a bag. Salsa was tasteless. Flautas are just rolled soft tacos.

First time customers this evening. The Chile Relleno & the Chile Verde dinners were mouthwatering delicious! I even ordered tamales to take for my lunch tomorrow lol. We'll be back for sure & can't wait to try other things on the menu. Our server Hayley was beyond amazing, she was friendly, helpful & has a great personality. She showed up for work & was outstanding, even though earlier in the day she was in an accident that totaled her vehicle (she wasn't at fault). We wish the best for you Hayley, from your new friends in Lake Panasoffkee!