# La Chiva Loca Restaurant > Small Mexican restaurant with authentic warm decor and loud indoor atmosphere that encourages outdoor seating for quieter dining. The menu highlights tortas ahogadas and tacos dorados, with a focus on traditional flavors. Cash-only policy and limited parking add to the straightforward, no-frills experience. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/LaChivaLocaRestaurant - Address: 8157 Firestone Blvd, Downey, California, United States - Phone: +15626221969 - Website: http://lachivalocadowney.com/ ## What it is good for - Authentic — 10/10 - Food — 8/10 - Mexican Food — 7.3/10 - Taco — 7.2/10 - Salsa — 7.1/10 - Carnitas — 6/10 ## What people say - "The food here is amazing, fresh, and full of flavor." - "The Mexican food, especially the tortas ahogadas, tasted just like Guadalajara." - "The torta ahogada's salsa was rich and warm." ## Good to know - The restaurant only accepts cash or Zelle for payments. - Parking is limited and can be difficult to find. - Expect to pay around $50 for a lunch for two. - The ATM inside the restaurant is currently broken. - Seating is limited, so arrive early to secure a spot. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.