Chika Mexicana No More?

GottaBeCBSB

I live right around the corner from Chika and noticed over the weekend that they were moving all of their equipment out into a large van and put their outdoor bench on the curb. I checked the website to see if they had an update but it looks like the domain does not exist anymore. http://www.chikamexicana.com Although the signage is still up, I think they may have officially called it quits!

whynot_31

For those unaware, this place is/was on Nostrand, next to Lula Bagel. 814 Nostrand. Seems to have opened in the Spring of 2014. Thread re: it opening: https://brooklynian.com/discussion/comment/477328/

laura palmer

I've heard that the guy who owns Lula Bagel is taking over the space and turning it into a rotisserie chicken joint

crownheightster

Mmm. Rotisserie chicken as in, like, a Peruvian-style rotisserie chicken place or something like Lincoln Station, where you can get a rotisserie chicken plus side dishes and it is relatively healthy?

GottaBeCBSB

Walked past yesterday and they have a paper taped to the door with the name 'Lula Bird'. Sounds like it's shaping up!

laura palmer

New awning, new interior, and a sign on the door that says they will open next week!

tsarina

already open its good

whynot_31

They are still hiring. https://newyork.craigslist.org/brk/fbh/d/prep-line-cooks-lula-bird/6474985765.html

dougallcurrie

Tried this place out tonight, and was very impressed. Really tasty chicken, and reasonable prices. Hope they succeed.

thirdbest

Haven't been yet, but snapped a pic of the menu on my way home. There were about three people waiting for takeout orders. I intend to be a customer very soon!