A local guide to eating out with the family - from taco haunts to kid-welcoming tables.
8 spots
🌮Taco spot
Raging Burrito
Patio paradise with creative Cal-Mex
Decatur's beloved landmark for over two decades, Raging Burrito serves up oversized burritos, loaded nachos, and hand-shaken margaritas in a riot of color. The real star is the sprawling back patio - a lush, string-lit oasis where the whole neighborhood gathers. It is loud, it is fun, and it is exactly the kind of place where kids can be kids while parents unwind.
Kid-friendly highlights
Massive shaded patio with room to explore
High chairs and booster seats available
Dedicated kids menu with mini burritos and quesadillas
Lively, forgiving atmosphere - noise is part of the charm
The Decatur outpost of this Atlanta institution draws a line down the block for good reason. The fish tacos are legendary, the guacamole is made to order, and the rotating specials keep regulars coming back. Service is fast once you reach the counter, and the covered patio offers a happy buzz that makes every meal feel like a mini celebration.
Kid-friendly highlights
Quick counter service means minimal wait time for restless kids
A newer addition to Decatur's Mexican food scene, La Chiquiada brings authentic regional flavors with a contemporary edge. Their tacos al pastor are carved from a vertical spit right at the counter, and the salsa bar alone is worth the trip. The small but airy dining room keeps things simple - here, the food does the talking.
Farm Burger takes the humble burger seriously - grass-fed beef, locally sourced ingredients, and a brioche bun that could make anyone weep. The Decatur location has a warm, rustic-modern feel with an open kitchen and a chalkboard menu that changes with the seasons. It is the kind of place where you feel good about what you are eating, and the kids feel good about the grilled cheese.
Kid-friendly highlights
Excellent kids menu with organic options
High chairs and changing table in the restroom
Staff is famously patient with little ones
Outdoor patio seating with sidewalk views
Busy but not chaotic - good noise level for conversation
Retro-cool gastropub with surprising family appeal
Housed in a former gas station, Leon's Full Service is effortlessly cool without trying too hard. The menu runs from oysters and craft cocktails to a bangin' fried chicken sandwich, and the sprawling patio is one of Decatur's best. Early evening here has a surprisingly family-friendly energy - think neighborhood hangout more than nightlife spot.
Southern comfort meets global flavors in a garden setting
Wahoo! Grill has been a Decatur staple for years, serving up a globally-inspired menu with Southern roots. The dining room feels like an airy garden room, and the patio is wrapped in greenery. The menu ranges from (incredible) fish tacos to Korean short ribs, but the brunch scene is where this place really shines - think biscuits, beignets, and bloody marys.
Kid-friendly highlights
Beautiful garden patio - like eating in a treehouse
Weekend brunch is a family institution
High chairs and kids menu always available
Generous portions perfect for sharing with little ones
Las Brasas brings the fire - literally. This Peruvian spot on the edge of Decatur is all about the charcoal grill, turning out expertly charred chicken, beef heart anticuchos, and plantain sides that steal the show. The dining room is unpretentious and welcoming, the portions are generous, and the prices are more than fair. It is the kind of hidden gem every neighborhood needs.
Kid-friendly highlights
Unpretentious, relaxed setting - zero fuss
Grilled chicken and rice is a hit with even picky eaters
Quick service from a friendly team
Plenty of parking right out front
Takeout is fast when dining in feels like too much
The Iberian Pig brings a taste of Spain to downtown Decatur with a spectacular selection of Jamon Iberico, inventive tapas, and sherry cocktails. The space is warm and intimate but never precious - exposed brick, dark wood, and a long bar that anchors the room. It skews more date-night than playpen, but early reservations with the family are warmly welcomed.
Kid-friendly highlights
Tapas-style dining is naturally shareable and fun for kids
Early dinner seatings (5-6pm) are family-friendly
Patio seating available in good weather
Cheese and cured meat plates need no convincing
Attentive staff happy to accommodate half-portions