I feel bad about writing this review, because I had really high hopes for Chica Loca. And Shadyside really does need a good place to grab food at night. But after eating there, I can't, in good conscience, recommend this place. \n\nSo I'll start with the things I liked: The servers were nice, the food arrived quickly, they've got good drink options (think Boylan's, Jarritos, and MASH) and they've got a bunch of seating options (you can sit inside or outside). The location is also really nice, it's right on Copeland street above Girasole and across from Starbucks. But that's really it. \n\nThe food, on the other hand, was problematic. Overall, everything we were served was dry and under-seasoned. And I mean everything. The chips, the salsa, the tortillas, and the meat on the tacos were all very bland and dry. I was embarrassed to have brought a friend there and really disappointed by the quality of the food. \n\nI see that a lot of people have commented about the bland-ness of the food, and I'm hoping that the people who run the place will see these reviews and respond to the feedback by addressing those issues. It's my plan to visit again in a few months and see if things have changed.
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