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    Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen

    4.4 (5.1k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

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    Grande Tamarindo Margarita
    Doug B.

    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.

    Shrimp Ceviche
    Caes F.

    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!

    Watermelon Margarita
    Nadia M.

    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.

    *Chicken Flautas Chicken Enchilada
    Anna T.

    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

    Sarah P.

    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!

    Happy hour chicken enchilada + chicken flauta
    Sophia Y.

    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.

    Carne Asada Chimichurri
    Kimberly S.

    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.

    Caesar Salad w// steak added and Carne Asada Chimichurri
    Jessica G.

    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.

    Brian I.

    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.

    Habanero margarita
    Tia K.

    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.

    Nachos without meat
    Kim H.

    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.

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    Ken H.

    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!

    Shrimp Ceviche!
    Franklin B.

    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!

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    Met a friend for lunch and we were so impressed we scheduled another lunch date at the same place!

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    Sara B. was a great server, she was extremely helpful and went out of her way to make we had what we needed. The sangrias were great.

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    Love happy hour and the fresh juice margs! Sarah B is the best!!! Super great energy and made us the best drinks

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    Patsy is the best, she was very friendly and made us feel at home. We will be back and will ask to be seated in her section. One Love

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    Great lunch. It was tasty and Carlos, our server, was very helpful and attentive. I would go again!!!

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    Had sure a great time and the costumer service was amazing Sarah B is the one to ask to be your server will definitely come back

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    Esmeralda was our service. She was very friendly, personable and attentive. Mojito was delicious! Nice atmosphere.

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    Greta food. Good atmosphere. The service was fast and efficient. My wife and I are adding this place to our date night spots!

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    Do you have taco Tuesday?

    Yes, Taco Tuesday starts after 3 on Tuesdays and it includes half off our taco plates and half off any of our tequilas.

    Do you have a room or area for a family of 8 to dine and converse in private?

    We absolutely have a private area available; this would be our Private Room. It is a spacious room separated from the rest of the main dining area. However, due to the volume of requests, it is not guaranteed.

    Has your live band come back? Just trying to plan a night with family.

    Great question. Unfortunately, at the moment we do not have any live performances. ~Isabel… 

    Can you accommodate a lunch for 100?

    Hello Laurie, Thank you for your inquiry. We'd love to accommodate your request as best we can.… 

    Do you offer bottomless mimosas on Saturday?

    Hello Mia, Thank you for inquiring. We only serve bottomless mimosas on Sunday Brunch.

    How do I book a reservation for a large party? I've tried calling and no one answers the phone number provided

    Hello Marissa, my apologizes on that. I you would like to provide us with your phone number and or email we can reach out to you? or at you convivence you can email Jorge@chachaslatinkitchen and provide him with all of the information and he will… 

    What time is happy hour?

    Fri/Sat 11:30am-7pm Sun 11am-9pm Mon-Th 11:30am-9:30pm… 

    Is there outside dining?

    Yes they have a large patio area covered by an awning. It's pretty shaded. Enjoy!

    Is this a family friendly restaurant ? Mostly asking if the music is not too loud?

    Only the bar area is loud, rest of the restaurant is family friendly

    Do you have live music, if so what days and time?

    Thank you for inquiring, we currently do not have live music at our Brea location but we do have it at our Irvine location on Tuesday from 3-6pm and Sunday from 11am-3pm.

    Are there TV's in the bar area?

    Hello Ana, yes we have three tvs in the lounge. Jill

    What days do you have a live band?

    As of this moment we have not brought back any live music yet. When that happens and what days is yet to be determined.

    What music are you offering at this time? When does it start on Fridays? We are coming in June.

    Hi Michelle, thank you for your questioin. As of this time we do not have any live music. We don't have any plans in place yet as far as if and when we begin with live… 

    Tried making reservations for saturday for a party of 9, but was told we would have to sit at 3 separate tables?…

    Hello and thank you for considering cha chas for a night out. We do accommodate reservations for parties of 8 or less with our tight restrictions on social gatherings and social distancing. Timeframe also plays into our ability to accommodate such… 

    Do you take reservations?

    Hello Veronica, thank you for inquiring. Yes we do take reservation the availability depends on the party size and the date and time you are looking at.Did you have something in mind?

    I was thinking of 11-12. Is that reasonable? It's my birthday Sunday

    As my Civil Litigation professor used to say, define reasonable. Cha Cha's opens at 11 so you're probably safe arriving by that time. They also take reservations through OpenTable.

    What are the chances of getting a table reserved for My bday on Sunday for 12ppl?…

    Hello Ashley, thank you for inquiring, did you have a time in mind?

    Do they have a happy hour on saturdays?

    Check their website or call them.

    Do they have bottomless mimosas going on right now?

    Hello Ashley , thank you for inquiring. We do offer bottomless mimosas on Sunday for Brunch. 11-3pm

    Is there sit down dining for lunch?

    Yes

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    Coffee. Straightforward, hot, and caffeinated.

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