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    Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen

    4.4 (3.2k reviews)
    Closed 11:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Chipotle-Honey glazed Salmon with roast potatoes was delicious!
    Michelle Z.

    Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen has great food and a friendly staff. The dishes and appetizers are made with fresh ingredients. We enjoyed Chicken Flautas with guacamole, salsa, and chips. The Sangria is artfully made, delicious and refreshing, especially on hot summer days. Fernando and Miguel are attentive bartenders making mouth-watering Spicy Margaritas and other unique cocktails. They are personable and kind with big smiles. I'm glad that it's a fun gathering place for people to mingle after work and enjoy food and conversation in a vibrant atmosphere.

    Rakhi B.

    Ambiance...nice place with plenty of seating inside and outside Service..fast and friendly Food..good..got the mushroom tacos with rice and blends..good flavours..love the hot salsa..good quality Thr mango habenero drink was okay...needed aome salt and more spice

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    Diana R.

    Came to Cha Cha's a couple times many years ago. First time here on a taco Tuesday, where tacos are 50% off along with 50% off tequila. It's available for dine in only after 3 PM. When we arrived around 6:30 PM, there was a short waiting period of about 20 minutes or so for our party of three. The parking lot was pretty full as well. It's a big center with Target nearby. There are plenty of spaces but further away if you don't mind walking. It was pretty loud inside the restaurant with all the tables filled. Chips and two salsas were brought out and we liked the red salsa over the green salsa. The chips were not as tasty. Our server was pretty friendly and made some recommendations on his favorite tacos. I chose the shrimp and short rib, which were his favorites and also a fish taco. The plate also comes with black beans and rice. It was pretty good. I enjoyed the shrimp and a short rib, the most. The meat had a little kick to it and it was tender and flavorful. I'm looking forward to returning again with more family and friends.

    Chicken Enchiladas
    Andrea G.

    Really impressed with the enchiladas here! Both the rice and beans were enjoyable too! I loved the complimentary chips, they were so good and perfect touch to our meal! The service was nice, our server was really helpful and friendly! They had Latin music playing and the interior design successfully created a fun ambiance!

    Jacinda X.

    Nice ambiance with patio seating. They're located in the District, next to shops and other restaurants. Plenty of parking and open late. Portions are big and food comes out hot!

    Lisa C.

    Solid food with great prices. Casual, clean and delicious! They have lunch specials and additional specials that are great! The service is impeccable. Quick, easy and good!

    Tacos (3) short rib
    Kevin S.

    Big upgrade from our last visit. The manager reached out and invited us back for a better experience so we visited last night for an early dinner. Service was excellent! Coming in early we sat on the patio and really enjoyed the beautiful weather. Ceviche sampler was solid. Everything was pre boiled and a little tough but the flavor was on point after some extra lime. You get a lot for your $$. Cha Cha's food really packs flavor. My wife's salad was so perfectly seasoned and the steak was cooked perfectly. This is one of the better salads I've had in a long time. The Ropa Vieja was the star of the show. Perfectly cooked shredded beef with a beautiful sauce served with their very flavorful rice and black beans. I even loved the smashed, fried plantain on top. Much better than our last visit, I see what the hype is about.

    Libations menu - April 2026
    Thao Cindy T.

    Finally got a chance to try this place out. There's ample parking. Ambiance has an authentic Spanish feel. Restaurant is open, clean & spacious, is open and nice. Service was fantastic. We felt their warmth, friendliness and tended to. We ordered the following dishes for 2: *Ceviche sampler: duo shrimp ceviche & ahi aguachile. Preferred the shrimp ceviche. The ahi was a bit too fishy. *Fresh seafood caldo was fantastic with great sampling of fresh shrimp, clams, fish, squid, herbs, light toasted angel hair pasta on a bed of savory saffron tomato broth. The dish was very fresh & flavorful; my favorite. Would definitely come back just for this!! Three enchilada combo came with rice & tasty beans. Libations: Mango-Habanero signature cocktail & Cha Cha's Margarita. Solid amount of alcohol. Chips with salsa - I preferred the red salsa more than the green salsa but both were good.

    Fresh Grilled Salmon
    Calli Y.

    Absolutely love their restaurant week menu. For $40, you get an appetizer, entree and dessert. They do take reservations which is great. We waited a bit for our table but then got seated. I enjoy their complimentary chips and salsa. The aquiles was very fresh and light for a hot day. My absolute favorite is their salmon dish!! Love the sauce they use! It's absolutely delicious and I usually get it with all veggies which is also great! This place is always busy! And they always have specials during the week. Must give it a try! SYOY!

    Specials menu
    Johnathan H.

    Shoutout to Crystal for being an amazing server! She checked up on us the perfect amount of times and paced our courses exactly how we asked. Personally, I'd recommend eating everything here family style. Apps: Aguachile & cheese potato taquitos The aguachile was refreshing and was PERFECT to eat with the complimentary chips. The taquitos were amazing, no notes. Mains: carnitas & crab and shrimp enchiladas The carnitas came in a sizzling plate and was so tender that it was falling apart on the fork. The enchiladas had a delicious creamy green sauce and the crab flavor was very strong.

    Lili L.

    Excellent Food, excellent service I ordered the Grilled Romaine with chicken, the most delicious salad I've ever had I also ordered the calamari and shrimp appetizer, simply delicious Recommend this Restaurant 100%

    Steak fajita

    Amazing food, amazing service, this is my go to spot for a margarita or a taco night - we especially love coming here for thursday fajitas!! Our server Carlos was great as well, for some reason hes been our server the last 3 times we were here haha

    Fajitas
    Harvey C.

    Solid place to have a night out and sit inside a covered patio. Came here recently with some friends and ended up getting the fajitas along with some happy hour drinks. The server/bartender was awesome! He even brought out some spicy salsa cause the ones that came with the chips we found too bland. Even the manager was really helpful and even offered us extra chips to help us finish our drinks after the meal. The restaurant is inside a mall that has several restaurants and unless you want to sit at the bar, I would definitely make a reservation or get put on the waitlist and come back. The decor is a little swanky with candles here and there and a good noise level that you can still hear the person two seats away without the music drowning them out. I would recommend the happy hour to get things started with the alcohol and food.

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    The food was excellent and the service from Carlos was wonderful as well. I would recommend the Carnitas if you go there for just one visit.

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    The taco Tuesday food was great and Carlos provided fast, top notch service. Thank you!

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    Carlos was great! So kind and hardworking! Great food and great atmosphere. Went for cinco de Mayo there was a live band. Drinks were great

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    My first time here, food was super good, our server Carlos was really nice, would definitely come back!

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    What time does HH end on Mondays? I see on your website that is starts at 4pm but there's no end time listed?

    The only time that we don't have Happy Hour is Friday and Saturday AFTER 7pm. Otherwise we have Happy Hour in our bar and lounge area (high top tables) from open until close. It is first come first serve seating.… 

    Do you have cha cha's Resturant in Riverside?

    I'm sorry we don't. We have two locations. Irvine and Brea. Thank you for your interest in ChaCha's.

    Do you have frozen margaritas?

    Good Evening Minnie, sorry for the late response. Unfortunately we do not offer a frozen margarita, we only offer them on the rocks. We do however serve a frozen mojito which is a very popular guest favorite here at Cha Chas. Even though we dont… 

    If we bring our kid to date night Monday for their b1g1 special. Do they have a kids menu? Not everybody wanna get a nanny, ya know?

    Yes we do have a kid's menu. Cheese quesadilla with rice - can add chicken as well Salmon with rice… 

    Do you guys have weekend happy hour?

    Hello Holly, My name is Gabriel Varner and I am one of the Managers here at Cha Chas in Irvine. We do offer happy hour Friday and Saturday until 7 in the lounge area and bar tops. Sunday we offer happy hour all day in the same areas. I hope this… 

    Does Wednesday 50% enchiladas also work for Pick Up orders?

    Hello Hanh, The 50% enchiladas deal is a dine in only promotion.… 

    Do you do taco Tuesday offer for takeout orders?

    Hi Dahlia, I do apologize but the 50% off Taco special for Taco Tuesday is for dine in only.… 

    Is there live music on Fridays at the irvine location?

    Hi Daisy. We do not do live music on Friday night's. We do have live music on Tuesday nights 6pm to 9pm and Sunday Brunch 12pm to 3pm.… 

    Happy hour time?

    Our Happy Hour is 7 days a week from opening until closing. Only exception is Friday and Saturday nights when there is no happy hour after 7pm.… 

    Happy hour time?

    Happy Hour is served Sunday - Thursday, from 11:30am to closing and Friday and Saturday from 11:30am to 7:00pm. Happy Hour is a "Lounge-only" promotion, which are the… 

    What's your HappyHours special?

    $2 off signature margs / cocktails Half off all tacos $1 off wine by glass/ draft beers

    Is there a set price per person for Sunday Brunch? and what is the Menue? Thanks.

    Haven't been to Sunday brunch. I know they have breakfast options on the weekend

    Are you cooking the gluten free items on the menu in a separate area than the rest of the food? Or is there a chance of cross contamination?

    Hello Amy, Thank you very much for reaching out. Everything is separated so there is no… 

    Any a la carte options available?

    Not necessarily a ala carte menu but their happy hour menu is amazing and similar to ala carte.

    For the Monday BOGO entree, can we order the 3 taco plate as an entree?

    I did with no issues

    Do they do taco tuesday/ happy hour on the patio area?

    Yes, they do!

    Vegan options for entree?

    Cha cha fries !

    Is there Vegan options?

    Yes we have a vegan/vegetarian menu

    Vegan options what are they?

    My husband is vegan so yes

    Are there any keto friendly options?

    Yes we get the carne asada w/o the potatoes just ask for veggies or a salad.

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    Playa Mesa has a great atmosphere with beautiful aesthetics. In the evening, the open windows…read morecreate a nice breeze, though they do let a few flies in. The hostess was friendly, and our server was funny and kind. He was a little less attentive as it got busier, but the staff worked well as a team, so we never had to wait for refills or anything we needed. Parking in the back can be a little tight. The birria tacos were packed with flavor, and I loved the inside-out cheese crust. My husband's fajitas were flavorful, although the chicken was a little overdone. The guacamole was excellent, especially with the pepita seeds adding great texture. Overall, we enjoyed the flavorful food, service, and atmosphere. We'd definitely come back!

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    Stepping through the doors feels like entering an absolute hidden gem. In a world where genuine…read morehospitality can feel increasingly rare, the entire team here goes above and beyond. From the moment you sit down, the staff treats you with a level of warmth and attentiveness that immediately puts you at ease--you can genuinely tell they are happy to see you and appreciate your patronage. The dining room itself is stunning, featuring an elegant, home-welcoming atmosphere down to every last detail. The carefully curated lighting, comfortable chairs and tables, and the beautiful pictures lining the walls create an exceptionally warm and inviting environment. While I initially expected the standard chips and salsa, I was pleasantly surprised by the complimentary snack of crispy "cartwheels" drizzled with a tangy, flavorful hot sauce that hits all the right notes. As for the main event, the food is remarkably authentic and rich in flavor. I ordered the fish tacos accompanied by white rice, but the real star of the show--to my absolute shock--was the side of pinto beans. They are so incredible that I am literally planning a trip back this weekend just to order another side of them. If you think I'm exaggerating about a side of beans, you simply have to try them for yourself. Huge kudos to the cook and the entire staff for delivering next-level hospitality and an unforgettable meal. This place is a breath of fresh air, and I will definitely be back!

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