El Chico Cafe
$ • Mexican
Hours:
1513 E Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport
(318) 798-5777
About El Chico Cafe
Customers' Favorites
El Chico Cafe Reviews
Been going to El Chico’s for over 50 years. The last visit will probably be my last visit. Service was horrible and the food was worse. Have they come under new management. If so, they will be out of business in no time. Tables were dirty when we arrived. Those same tables were still dirty after we finished lunch. Food was cold coming out of the kitchen and was not good. Very bland.
Went on a Saturday around 1:00pm. Ordered our drinks and waitress came back with no straws....read full review
After 6 long years, I finally made it back to El Chico’s in Shreveport—and it did not disappoint! 🙌
Derrick was our waiter, and he was absolutely on point the entire time. Drinks, salsa, and chips were always full without us even having to ask. He was so friendly, attentive, and truly went above and beyond to make our experience great.
I ordered the Monterrey chicken with sautéed veggies and rice, and it was delicious! And let me just say… getting that...read full review
Food was bland , chicken was tough and cold and rice dish was cold bland and watered down. First time there last time there ! Waitress was very nice though !
Menu
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
El Chico Cafe is a popular spot with friendly service and delicious food. The taco salad is a big serving of fresh and delectable veggies with a thick and hearty shell. The salsa is a standout, often praised as the best in the area, and the restaurant is known for its flavorful salsa and warm, thin, crisp chips. It is family-friendly with toy vending machines to keep kids entertained, and parking is easy. The menu features items like the lunch special #1 with taco, rice, beans, cheese, onion, and enchiladas, all served with delicious sauce. Despite some recent mixed reviews about the food tasting less good than before, many customers still find the food and service to be excellent and enjoy the nostalgic feeling of the place. Overall, El Chico Cafe remains a recommended spot for a satisfying meal.