We’re the Neighborhood Spot You Bring Your Friends To (and Take Credit For Finding)

A smiling chef in a white uniform and hat holding a wooden serving tray with various types of tacos at a restaurant.

Chico Cantina was built for good food, loud laughs, cold drinks, and community vibes. We’ve got personality, heat, flavor, and a LOT OF GOOD TIMES. If you leave hungry or bored, that’s on you.

“Oye Chico!” is what you say when you spot a friend across the room — and that’s exactly the energy we’re going for. Chico Cantina is where good food, good vibes, and even better company come together. It’s a place where everyone’s welcome, the laughs come easy, and the margaritas keep the conversation flowing.

At the heart of it all is Owner and Executive Chef Mimmo Alboumeh — born in Lebanon, seasoned by Spain and Italy, and now serving up flavor and friendship in Atlanta for over 30 years.

Known for his passion, creativity, and charm, Chef Mimmo isn’t just one of Atlanta’s most loved chefs, he’s the kind of guy who remembers your name, your favorite dish, and probably your last brunch order. His menus blend locally sourced ingredients with global flair, inventive cocktails, and brunches worth waking up for.

Beyond the kitchen, Mimmo’s all about community. He loves hosting events, supporting local causes, and turning every gathering into something special.

Atlanta Magazine
Botica owner to open Chico Cantina, serving tacos and tamales at Town Brookhaven

AJC Food & Dining
Atlanta Orders In: Chef brings fresh identity to the former Watershed space

Eater Atlanta
Former Owner of Red Pepper Taqueria Is Opening a Restaurant in the Watershed Space

RoughDraft
Mexican restaurant Chico Cantina opening at Town Brookhaven this April

What Now Atlanta
New Restaurant From Experienced Chef Coming to Brookhaven

WE ONLY USE THE HIGHEST QUALITY INGREDIENTS, ALL LOCALLY SOURCED. MEET OUR EXCELLENT PARTNERS.

Cheshire Pork
Meats By LINZ
Gourmet Foods International
FARMERS & FISHERMEN PURVEYORS
Strauss
Sysco
Caputo Brothers Creamery
Croissant Bakery
FERMIN
Springer Mountain Chicken
freshpoint
BIG GREEN EGG
Honeysuckle Gelato
Trompo King
Yoder Family Farms
Briati Foods
Conservas Ortiz
Buckhead Pride
Nardin Maestros Conservos
Chatel Farms