I would definitely recommend coming here. Desiree was our waitress and she went above and beyond for us. Super nice and was on top of everything. The food was amazing and the watermelon margarita is definitely a recommend. I would also recommend sitting on the patio. read more

Food: Really good brunch menu. Chilaquilles were good, I added avocado. Service: GREAT! Everything came out on time and our server was friendly, knowledgeable and very attentive. Thank you Ale (Alexandria)! You were awesome! Ambiance: great music and gives a high end Mexican restaurant vibe without the high end prices. Overall a great experience! We will be back read more

We went for lunch and decided to try the lunch special. We each had a steak taco and a chicken enchilada. The food was really just mid. It was fair for the price. We sat outside on the patio. Our server was Blaire. She made the experience really enjoyable. She was very friendly, polite and attentive. Our order came out in 5 minutes! We were also greeted by a Manager. She was super nice. Thanks for the outstanding service Blair. read more

We got back there to celebrate our Anniversary at ChaCha. Almost same, the menu was same, nothing was changed. I heard the owner passed away last year. We met and talked to him during our lunch last year. The service, foods, price are all great. I feel comfy whenever I am here to enjoy my enchilada w flautas. I was full and left my stomach for the complementary dessert, Flan au caramel. Everything was good today. But we were so sad to hear about the owner. They have lots of promo by day, weekend brunch, happy hour.... Good location to hang out in the downtown Brea. read more

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The food here is so good! I came during lunch and ordered off the lunch menu. I got the Mix & Match, which lets you choose two items. I went with the chicken enchilada and chicken flautas, and it came with rice and beans. For $14, it was definitely a win. The portion was surprisingly generous, more like a regular sized meal than the typical smaller lunch portion. Everything was flavorful. I'm also a chips and salsa person, and their chips and salsa did not disappoint. I'll definitely be back. read more

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Hello to all! Returned yesterday for taco Tuesday. Ordered the short rib tacos with rice and beans and queso fundido with chorizo. They were as always so delicious. You guys gotta try them. You won't be disappointed. read more

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The Carne Asada was nothing like I expected - it was much better. The steak was tender and topped with a delicious chimichurri sauce. As someone who loves chimichurri, I can confidently say this was one of the best chimichurri steaks I've had. I requested it cooked medium, and it came out exactly right with a nice sear on the outside and a slightly pink center. The nachos were interesting because they weren't assembled the typical way. Instead of piling all the toppings on top, each chip was individually topped, so every bite had a little bit of everything. It was a thoughtful presentation, although the overall flavor was just okay compared to the steak. The restaurant itself is much larger inside than it appears from the outside, with plenty of seating and a comfortable atmosphere. Service was friendly throughout our visit. Overall, the Carne Asada alone is worth coming back for. read more

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Great experience at Cha Cha's. Met up with some friends for dinner on a Saturday evening. Was pretty busy but we had a reservation. Desiree was very attentive and made our experience a pleasant one. Food was pretty good but the drinks were even better. I had the large Cadillac margarita. Delicious. Would recommend Cha Cha's if you're looking to have a good time and want to have a nice experience. read more

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We dine at Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen in Brea frequently. We usually dine inside, but it was such a nice evening that we chose to dine on the open-air covered patio this time. We love their chips and salsa. The complementary chips were very fresh, and both the red and green salsas have a medium heat level. We also always enjoy their grade size margaritas. They are not boozy, but definitely pack a punch. I usually have the mango-habanero margarita ordered extra-spicy, but I felt like trying something new, so I tried the Tamarindo Margarita (El Jimador 100% Blue Agave, Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur, Squirt, tamarindo, fresh lime, grande size $27). It was good, but was a little on the sweet side, and I barely got any heat. I'll go back to my mango-habanero next time. She had their limited time pineapple-poblano margarita (grande size $27). This was an off-menu special offering. It was excellent, with a great mix of fresh pineapple and a light heat and pepper flavor from the poblano. It was perfectly balanced and the sweetness was very light. I was jealous and wish I had ordered this also. We happened to visit on Thursday night which is fajita night. The deal starts at only $20 for veggie fajitas, with various proteins available for an additional cost. I had the steak fajitas ($27), and she had the achiote grilled chicken breast fajitas ($22). The meal starts with a big Mexican Caesar salad. It was very good, with the perfect amount of dressing, it was very filling. The picture doesn't do it justice, it is a large salad. The proteins arrive sizzling hot in a cast iron skillet. Our dishes had a generous amount of steak and chicken on top of a bed of peppers and onions. I got flour tortillas and she got corn. It's nice that they give you four warm tortillas wrapped in a cloth napkin. Most places usually only give you three. The standard meal comes with beans and rice but we both opted for all rice. The rice was barely warm, but we were already pretty stuffed so we barely touched it. Our server Nicole was great. She was very friendly and provided great service. My girlfriend only had a few bites of her salad and wanted to take the rest home. When they delivered our two fajita orders, spread across eight plates, they inadvertently took her salad away. Nicole made it right and brought her a full salad in a to-go box and bag. Excellent service! They often run a summer promotion where purchasing $100 in gift cards includes two additional $20 bonus gift cards. Hopefully this deal will come again soon. We will continue to dine at Cha Cha's frequently. read more

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Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen serves up Hispanic Cuisine and the prices are not bad either! Thanks Breastie for the invite to Family Dinner Night. I opted for the Shrimp Ceviche after an entire day of eating. It was more on the Tomato Side and there was a kick from the black pepper. Not as good as Shrimp Ceviche from a Madre but not bad interpretation either. The chips that accompanied it were not bad as well. Solid place, great for Happy Hours! read more

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Updating my review since it's been a while. I love Cha Chas! They excel at everything, from food, to drinks to service, you name it and it's 5 stars. At our most recent visit, we tried the queso fundido appetizer and it was absolutely delicious. I also tried their limited time hibiscus margarita and it tasted so good. Our server was excellent and provided great service, and excellent recommendations, including the new margarita. Needless to say, we will be back here in the future. read more

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This is a great spot to enjoy Mexican fusion cuisine during lunch time. On weekdays, they offer an amazing lunch special for $14. You can select two dish from their lunch special menu: -1 chicken OR cheese enchilada -1 chicken flautas topped with mango salsa (very mild) -salad -1 taco (chicken, steak, carnita or wild mushroom) This will come with a side of beans and rice. I ordered their chicken flautas and chicken enchilada. I honestly couldn't finish it so I had to take it home to finish. The value is amazing, especially during these inflated times. The staff is very attentive and welcoming. We were taken care from the moment we walked in, to the moment we left the door. Lively decor and a beautiful bar right in the center. Great to start a lovely date night read more

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Came here for the first time on Wednesday and had their happy hour menu at the bar, it was good and they offer chips with 2 salsas! I'll be sure to stop by more to experience their dining/dinner service, as i loved the enchiladas. I will say, my flautas were not crispy so I didn't enjoy them as much, but still really excited to come here again! A lot of people were there, clean and tidy, kind staff. read more

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Went here for Happy Hour, and unfortunately the experience was pretty disappointing. The menu wasn't very clear to us, and based on how the Happy Hour pricing was presented, we were under the impression that the margarita would be about $3 off. The math definitely didn't add up that way. We ended up being charged $22 for one margarita, which was $44 for two. Had we understood that the Grande was going to be that expensive, we would have ordered something else. What made the experience more frustrating was the lack of communication from our bartender. He wasn't very helpful when we had questions about the menu, and he rarely checked in on us. At one point, we were trying to order more drinks but couldn't find him. We actually had to ask another bartender what our bartender's name was because we were having trouble locating him. Eventually, we found out that our bartender had left. No one came over to let us know that he was leaving, ask if we wanted to close our tab, or explain that we would be transferred to another bartender. We only found out after asking whether our bartender was available, and were then told that he had already left. As customers dining in, I don't think it's unreasonable to expect clear pricing and basic communication, especially during Happy Hour. Unfortunately, the combination of the confusing menu/pricing and lack of service made the experience frustrating. The margarita also wasn't worth $22. read more

Didn't know what was going to be like had small doubts but out the gate the chicken flautus was really good but the star of the show was the carne asada plate I got it medium was perfectly juicy and seasoned, the service was real good and has Mexico City ambiance in here would defiantly be back read more

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We came here a second time. I got something different this time. It was the Capas which had goat cheese on it. It's very heavy on the sauce. I wish it was a little lighter but I still loved the flavor. The carne asada, amazing as always. The potatoes are just the perfect crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. We also were given the flan and churros for dessert. The flan was our favorite. I've never tried flan this good before. I really liked the texture of it. The churros were delicious. I didn't really like the raspberry sauce that came with it. It was more sour and tart. I also want to give Sara a shoutout for taking care of us this night. read more

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Had such a great experience the last week, so we decided to go back again. We definitely were not disappointed as the both the service and food were great. Both our servers and even the managers were very attentive checking on us through out the night. Decided to try some other dishes like the chicken mole and seafood enchiladas that were great. We were able to try the other deserts but I still feel the tres leche cake is still the best. Hint: on the weekends the restaurants here get pretty busy so I highly recommend making reservations. read more

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Cha Cha's is a favorite when choosing a fancier restaurant for happy hour or dinner. The decor adds energy and was thoughtfully selected. The service is excellent and each person we encountered was friendly and welcoming. They truly care about the customer experience and welcome feedback. It feels like they have the right amount of menu options and everything we ordered was well made and delicious! I've been here a few times and each time has been a great time. read more

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Came here to try the OC Restaurant Week special and loved it! The vibe is upbeat, but not chaotic. The service was great from the time we walked in until we left. Everyone was very attentive and friendly. My friend and I tried the potato taquitos to start - they were perfectly crunchy and flavorful. For mains we had the carnitas which were good and not dry, as well as the crab and shrimp enchilas. Those were my favorite! Took the desserts to go, but I did enjoy the flan when I finally got around to it! Oh, we also ordered drinks from the regular menu and enjoyed those as well. I would definitely come back and recommend this place. read more

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Walking into the restaurant before 12:00 pm was smart we were kindly greeted by the hostess . Erin was are waitress and she really added to the whole experience. The restaurant is nicely decorated and it has a large outdoor patio area if you want to sit outside. We had the brunch we normally never get brunch, but I would definitely recommend that you try it out. It was a lot of food and super tasty! read more

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This is our second visit to Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen and I must say I was happy we came back. The ambiance is happy and vibrant. The service is outstanding, from check-in to our server, plus I did see the manager doing rounds greeting patrons. The food is fantastic, the guacamole was fresh with a delightful twist because it had cheese, I think the cheese added a wonderful taste. For lunch I had the fresh fish with zucchini it was DELICIOUS. We will definitely return! read more

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I enjoy Chachas they offer great food, drinks and a great happy hour! BUT the only thing that they continue lacking in is the service. Our server seemed to keep avoiding us and was always passing our table looking at us and would move on to another table. Other than that, our food and drinks were delicious. read more

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I got super lit here on cinco de Mayo. I believe I spent like $200 on alcohol alone that night . I came back here for the lunch special and it did not disappoint. Honestly one of the best bangs for your buck around this area. The chicken flauntas were one of the best I've had in a long time. The service and overall ambiance of this place is also very fun as I see people day drinking here. Would definitely come back if I'm around the area. read more

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Service: 5/5. Shoutout to our amazing server Jazy who was attentive, friendly, and on it from start to finish. MANILA CLAMS: 5/5. Insane. Fresh. Addictive. Get it. CARNITAS: 5/5. So good. Like, "I see how they survived Covid" levels of good. We literally got a second order of carnitas to go for someone who couldn't make it to dinner. MUSHROOM TACOS: 5/5. The mushroom were packed full of umami flavor. CARNE ASADA TACOS: 4/5. Good flavor but the texture was a little tough. Drinks were solid all around. Good energy, good food, and service that made the night. read more

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We went on a Monday evening, and it was fairly busy, still they said the wait wasn't long. The bar was wide open though so we opted just to sit there. The bartender acknowledged us right away and brought us menus. They had the hockey playoffs on the TV which was great cause we've been tuning in lately too! My fiancé decided on the house margarita and said it was delicious. Even though it was a "small" (they also come in "large") it was a very reasonably sized marg. She said it was pretty strong, so props for that haha. We stuck to the appetizer menu and went with a steak quesadilla and a shrimp ceviche. The Quesadilla was amazing: tons of queso, poblano chilis, and the steak was so juicy. You could really taste every ingredient in this thing. If we go back, I would definitely order it again. The ceviche was my fiancé's favorite, tasty shrimp, peppers, and avocado in a bomb orange/lime juice. I had to stop her from straight up slurping it up like a soup. She was a big fan, and she orders ceviche often. This was our first visit to Cha Cha's and we really enjoyed it. We've seen it a bunch of times while in downtown Brea, so we thought we'd give it a try, and I guess we've been missing out! The ambience was nice: not too loud, strong drinks, long menu, friendly staff, sports on the tv, and I was shocked when I saw the bill, very reasonably priced. We'll be back, for sure! read more

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My wife and I split the 6 tacos for $34 and it was great! The short rib ones were my favorite. The service was fast and it was a super clean and fun environment. Beware of the margaritas because they are huge. read more

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Cha's Cha's is a great date night or spot to grab dinner with friends in downtown brea! it can be very busy, so i recommend a reservation. they have a big menu and a full bar. we started with the guac, which was solid and a good portion size. we tried the empanadas, which were just okay. we really enjoyed the ceviche and enchiladas. read more

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super cute ambience! service was great! food was delish! we came for lunch and it was a great deal for what we got! plenty of food and i couldn't finish under $20! would come back to try their drinks! read more

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I was there on the 5th of this month celebrating my birthday with a cousin. I was not feeling like celebrating the t even going out but my cousin made me go out. All this to say that Desiree changed my low energy with her service. She naturally went above and beyond, not to leave behind the great taste of my food. Definitively going back and will ask to get sat in Desiree's station! read more

Great food, always great service. Ignore the old comments about the michelada it's a 9/10 in my book read more

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Happiest of hours (and food/drink). Went for a friend's bday happy hour. Lots of cheap drinks and your typical cantina happy hour food. Good times and decent prices! read more

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Excellent Mexican food and great service. The guac is made to order. The seafood caldo was exceptional. I would skip the tamarind wings next time. read more

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We had two carne asada plates, one with roasted potatoes and the other with sautéed calabasitas plus a grilled salmon plate with roasted potatoes. The carne asada was delicious and full of flavor. The fresh chimichurri on top added a really nice brightness to the dish, and the poblano peppers and roasted peppers paired so well with the meat. The roasted potatoes were also excellent and had a great texture and flavor that completed the plate perfectly. The salmon was cooked well and went nicely with the roasted potatoes, although it was a little sweeter than I personally prefer. Still, the quality and preparation were good. Overall, the food tasted fresh, flavorful, and thoughtfully prepared. The carne asada plates were definitely the highlight for me. read more

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What a WONDERFUL night at Cha Cha's! The staff went above and beyond on making the evening in the private room super special. We love Cha Cha's! read more

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We love us some cha-cha's! I haven't actually dined here in months but today we drank. Cheers and happy holidays everyone! Downtown Brea's car show was amazing yesterday!. Usually I take some time to enjoy their Manila clams with chorizo or their yummy enchiladas! It's such a vibrant, great place with great food and even better service! read more

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First time here and it was awesome. Definitely returning here. The drinks the food the service the atmosphere were all outstanding.

I can definitely see why people rave about this place! The food was delicious, came out quickly, and tasted fresh, not like fast food at all. The service was excellent too. Our waitress was attentive without being over the top, and every time our drinks were getting low, she was already there with a refill. I also really liked that the menu wasn't overwhelming. They keep it simple and do it well, which I honestly appreciate. My only suggestion would be to pay a little more attention to cleanliness. Other than that, it was a great experience, and I'd definitely recommend giving it a try! read more

ERYN was great server. Attentive & knowledgeable of what to order. Thank you so much. The outside dining was refreshing & calm. Def recommend. read more

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Came back for HH on a Sunday. We sat at the bar & service was friendly & attentive. This time, I tried their chicken & white fish taco. Both tasted homemade & healthy. Husband ordered the quesadillas & shrimp ceviche. Shrimp ceviche was fresh & flavorful. I always enjoy the complimentary tortilla chips which is a nice addition to the meal. Their menu is extensive & I'll be back again to try other items on the menu. HH price was great! read more

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Chacha's Mexican Restaurant is so good. I got the salmon plate and it was amazing cooked perfectly and full of flavor. Just a heads up though, it does have a slight sweetness to it, so if you're not into sweet-ish flavors it might surprise you. Personally, I loved it because it was different from the usual and really well done. Definitely coming back to try more items on the menu. The customer service is good too. FYI parking is accross the street towards the very end make a right before the stop sign and park on the parking structure. It's free. read more

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