
Don Chido
Williamsburg
Restaurant in Williamsburg, United States
The Read
Dress
Smart Casual
Why go
Don Chido is the Williamsburg pick for modern Latin small plates, cocktails, and a lively smart-casual room. Go for dinner or weekday happy hour if the bar matters; use takeout when tacos, empanadas, and shareable plates are the priority over atmosphere.
About Don Chido
Don Chido is a Latin restaurant in Williamsburg from Chef Abner Alva, also cited as Abner Alba. It suits diners seeking a smart-casual meal at about $35 per person, with named dishes including Guacamole Tatemado, Korean Fried Chicken Tacos, Lobster Bao Buns, and Beef Empanadas. The read is simple: consider it when the priority is Latin food in a polished but not overly formal setting.
Key details: Don Chido is in Williamsburg, serves Latin food, and lists La Hora del Brindis happy hour Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Regular hours are Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday closed. That makes Monday through Saturday the confirmed operating window, with weekday afternoons the clearest confirmed happy-hour window.
Latin dishes are the reason to dine here
Approach Don Chido through its signature dishes. First-timers can look to Guacamole Tatemado, Korean Fried Chicken Tacos, Lobster Bao Buns, and Beef Empanadas as menu anchors. At about $35 per person, it is a moderate Williamsburg option, especially for diners who want Latin food without making the meal a major splurge.
Those items define its planning identity. The confirmed dish list gives diners several specific names to plan around, while the broader safest read is simple: Don Chido is a Latin restaurant with a smart-casual dress code. Off-premise service, exact menu structure, and beverage offerings are not confirmed here, so plan around the published hours, price point, and signature items rather than assuming a format.
Use happy hour for a defined weekday window
The most specific timing note is La Hora del Brindis, offered Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Early weekday visits are the clearest happy-hour window if you want Don Chido before evening, and the simplest schedule cue because it is tied to a defined Monday-through-Thursday block.
For later meals, the restaurant is open until 9:00 PM Monday through Thursday and until 10:00 PM Friday and Saturday. Sunday is closed. Smart casual is the stated dress code, so expect polished but relaxed attire. Practically, Don Chido is easiest to plan around its confirmed basics: Latin cuisine, moderate price point, smart-casual dress, and posted operating days.
Where it fits in a Williamsburg plan
Use Don Chido when the group wants Latin food in Williamsburg at a moderate per-person price. For broader city planning, start with Our full Williamsburg restaurants guide, then branch to Our full Williamsburg bars guide, Our full Williamsburg hotels guide, Our full Williamsburg wineries guide, or Our full Williamsburg experiences guide depending on the itinerary. It works best when the meal should be approachable, centered on confirmed signature dishes, and easy to dress for without going formal.
If the day calls for another Williamsburg lane, compare Don Chido with local dining options by mood, cuisine, and timing. Its profile is Latin cuisine, about $35 per person, smart-casual dress, weekday happy hour, and signature dishes including Guacamole Tatemado, Korean Fried Chicken Tacos, Lobster Bao Buns, and Beef Empanadas. That combination makes it easiest to evaluate on confirmed basics: cuisine, budget, dress code, hours, and identified dishes.
Planning details
- Location
- 515 Prince George St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- donchidova.com
- Phone
- (757) 392-0346
Venue details
Ambiance
Stylish and energetic casual-upscale space with clean modern lines, neon accents, and a vibrant cocktail bar.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
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Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Smart Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
- Guacamole Tatemado
- Korean Fried Chicken Tacos
- Lobster Bao Buns
- Beef Empanadas
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 515 Prince George St, Williamsburg, VA 23185
Planning details
Location
515 Prince George St, Williamsburg, VA 23185 · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don Chido known for?
Don Chido is a Latin restaurant in Williamsburg associated with Chef Abner Alva, also cited as Abner Alba. Its signature dishes include Guacamole Tatemado, Korean Fried Chicken Tacos, Lobster Bao Buns, and Beef Empanadas.
How much does Don Chido cost?
Don Chido is listed at about $35 per person. Actual spend can vary by order, but that is the price point for planning.
Is Don Chido good for a special occasion?
Don Chido can work for a smart-casual Williamsburg meal, especially if the occasion calls for Latin food rather than a formal fine-dining format. The dress code is smart casual.
What should a first-timer order at Don Chido?
Start with the signature dishes: Guacamole Tatemado, Korean Fried Chicken Tacos, Lobster Bao Buns, and Beef Empanadas.
What are Don Chido’s hours?
Don Chido is open Monday through Thursday from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM and Friday through Saturday from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM. It is closed Sunday. La Hora del Brindis happy hour runs Monday through Thursday from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM.









