EVA CHARQUERO

This spot was recommended to me by my local cousin who loves it. Food is very flavorful, down south-southern meals. Very ATL Food just not friendly. The hostess called our name, we jumped up but had to run behind her because she was seating us and another table- and was walking with the other table really fast. Once we caught up, we had to wait awkwardly beside her as she seated the other table and followed her to ours. She kinda just pointed at the table we’re supposed to sit at. I guess because of the (sort of) rush to sit us, she forgot to tell our waitress we were here so we waited for quite awhile. Once we let them know, and our server came- she apologized and made up for it. She gave us free pot liker (that’s what they do for newcomers) and explained the menu. You write down your order on the notepad which is pretty cute.
Food:
•cornbread could use some sugar, but soft. •My smothered fried chicken was perfect! Perfect crunch and flavor. Breading was really perfect crisp! My greens also were a perfect texture, cooked in what looked to be Turkey meat.
•mashed potatoes are whipped so well I couldn’t believe they weren’t boxed (but they are def real potatoes) I also didn’t need any butter or gravy for them because they were made well.
•Sweet tea had refills and was really really good. Very sweet 🙌 it was def giving southern sweet tea which is what I wanted.

The building could be updated for a better vibe. I think they may not be willing to update this though because they have so much history here.