[6][7] The chain comprises its traditional casual dining locations as well as Little Anita's Express fast food restaurants.

Both chains are independently owned but borrow heavily from each other's menus.

[9] There was also a solo Anita's restaurant in Fullerton, California.

[12] The restaurants serve their critically acclaimed sopapillas and red/green chile-smothered foods, as well as other New Mexican fare like enchiladas made with blue corn, huevos rancheros, and green chile cheeseburgers.

[13][14] In Colorado, they have won multiple awards, including multiple accolades from Denver Westword, including "Best Taste of New Mexico"[15] and "Best Red Chile".