The series is set in a modest Mexican vecindad (neighborhood), centering on , an orphaned eight-year-old boy famously known for "living" in a wooden barrel. What made the show unique was its cast of adult actors playing children, such as the spoiled Quico and the mischievous La Chilindrina .
The show’s enduring appeal lies in its colorful cast of characters: El chavo follando con la chilindrina