Erika and her eldest son, Jesse

Meet Erika Juarez, a Paso Robles local and single mother of three, who has always had a passion for cooking and sharing the incredible cuisine from her home country - Mexico. After many years of dreaming of a restaurant of her own, she has finally been able open it on Main Street in Templeton, CA.

La Chata is a true family-owned and operated business. Everything is prepared from scratch and with love, and with local and seasonal ingredients as they are available.