I came here on 3/30 with my mom and we had the best server and staff! FOOD was amazing! Drinks were good. I had to return with my hubby, so we went last Saturday. DISAPPOINTED and that is why I am giving a 3 star. The bartenders were talking to each other about another co worker (poorly talking). Were upset we asked about some of the food in the menu. We sat at the bar. Not sure if I will be back. I am all about customer service. If I do, I will def not be sitting at the bar but at a table like my first visit. Cha's Cha's do better and hire nice bartenders. read more

Likes: + The crab & shrimp enchiladas come bursting with flavor and texture! Lotta yummy, healthy food. For the price, worth it! + Polite, helpful staff. Manager is nice and attentive. + Plenty of parking & indoor seating. Non-likes: - The menu prices on all 3rd-party platforms are all $5 extra. To place a cost-efficient to-go order, I'd have to arrive in person first, which is inconvenient for me. . When I called their phone number to place a to-go order, instead of a person answering to take my order, a machine answered to tell me the history of the restaurant. I realize I should've tried calling a second time before making the drive to the restaurant, as the staff might not have been available at the moment. . The to-go enchilada order didn't readily come with utensils. I suppose we both forgot to ask. . Wish more sauce came with the chips. I liked the many chips; good thing I have guac at home. Thing is, if I could've ordered online cheaply, I may have been able to better track any extra utensils or sauces that I would've liked to request. I had: $25 Enchi SHR + tax = $26.94 read more

He came here on Christmas Day for dinner. It was very busy, but the service was good and the food was good. Also for a busy night. I came here three years ago and really didn't have a good experience. Gave it a try and will be coming back the chips and salsa are really great. Also, the steak taco was amazing. The enchiladas were really good. read more

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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came here for lunch and lowkey overordered--but no regrets. cha cha's is colorful, breezy, and has a surprisingly good cocktail game. here's what we tried: DRINKS platinum mojito - platinum rum, lime, mint, sugar cane, served frozen. super refreshing, not too sweet. (8.5/10) fresh pineapple - tequila, elderflower, pineapple, cilantro, agave. bright + herbal in the best way. (8.5/10) STARTERS fresh guacamole - creamy with a little heat from serrano. chips were solid too. (8/10) shrimp ceviche - shrimp, serrano, tomato, citrus, avocado. fresh and balanced. (7.5/10) empanadas - ground beef + smoky ancho salsa. looked pretty but were a little dry. (6/10) TACOS (plate of 3) steak mojo - spicy tomato-habanero salsa, pickled onion (7.5/10) carnitas - grilled pineapple + chipotle salsa (6/10) short rib - guajillo-braised beef, goat cheese, radish (5.5/10) fresh fish - chipotle cabbage, pico de gallo, lime (6.5/10) tacos were kind of hit or miss, but the drinks and starters made up for it. service was quick and friendly--solid lunch spot if you're in the area. read more

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First time coming to the Tustin location was excited to see how it compares to the Brea location! Came around for happy hour was seated very fast with attentive members of the team but they are really strict on being seated in the high top tables or bar for happy hour only con, whereas Brea happily accommodates that situation. Food: We love the Nachos, they're not your average chips, cheese and a few pieces of chicken on a plate. It's about 8-10 chips with enough cheese and meat of your choice on top, and still gives you a filling feeling. Tacos for happy hour are around 4.5$ pretty good choices & flavors to them. Carnitas comes with pineapple with on them very good addition flavor is great! Drinks: They're drinks are still great at this location bartenders are very nice as well, ordered a few margaritas that were great. read more

I've never been to a restaurant where you're not allowed to share an entree simply because it's a lunch special. It does not state this rule anywhere on their lunch special menu but if you have two people in your party, you cannot share the entrée. You must each order an entrée. It does not matter if one person orders an entrée and the other orders dessert. They will not allow you to order from the lunch menu unless you order exact number of entrees for the number of people in your party. We thought this was so ridiculous that we asked a manager who said this simply wasn't a rule. Thus we agreed to return -- only to be told by a different manager you must order one per person. It is simply appalling that a restaurant has the audacity to control how people eat and what they want to order. read more

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - The churros are not appetizing like presented by the restaurant online. - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

I come here often, usually for 50% off Enchilada Wednesday (always get the seafood enchiladas) but we decided to come on a Thursday. We walked in and were helped by one of the managers. He told us our server had a big party so he took our order. Out came the salsa and water but no chips. I thought they're busy, we'll give them a few minutes. No one came by, not our server, not the manager. Sitting there with salsa but no chips! Then the food arrived and we finally asked someone for the chips. Finally met our server as we ate our meal, she asked "How's the food, is it better?" Which threw us off, such a weird question to ask and she didn't stutter; didn't make it seem like it was a mix up of words. Maybe she thought we were another other couple. However, the tone wasn't nice or sincere. We wanted to order dessert so we ordered flan for here and an enchilada to go. She took down our order and then came back with the check (as it sometimes comes before dessert). We waited for the flan. Except the flan came in a to go box along with our enchiladas. it doesnt sound so bad but flan? To go?! Vibes were killed. Maybe it was a mix up, maybe she thought we were someone else and wanted us out asap, maybe they had a rough night, idk read more

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - flan to go. It looks sad :( - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

The food was delicious. The seafood tasted very fresh. The service was great. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We will be back. read more

Our server, Carlos was the friendliest very informed on the menu and gave us suggestions That were amazing. I had to call him cha-cha.! Great restaurant great service from Carlos read more

Service was amazing!!! Greeted at the door, seated right away, chips and 2 different salsas brought to my table! Water was provided. Definitely ask for Erick he's AMAZING! I ordered the bottomless mimosas for $18 and he kept them coming! Ambiance was a vibe! Salsa and Latin music playing in the background not too loud or overwhelming! Beautiful decor and clean bathrooms! Food is a 10/10! I ordered the Steak Quesadilla with Guacamole since they have happy hour on a Sunday! Everything was DELICIOUS and full of flavor. This is definitely my go to brunch spot! I make the drive from Anaheim! Also manager Gabe is constantly checking in on you to make sure you are enjoying everything, that's definitely a PLUS! read more

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Steak Quesadilla - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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Carlos provided Great service. I had the tasty Fresh grilled salmon. With a refreshing Mango margarita. The food was good and the ambience had a great vibe! They also have special deals like half off taco Tuesdays, Buy one get one 50% Dste night Monday. I'd definitely recommend the restaurant. read more

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The service was amazing. The restaurant was packed and the server apologized for the long wait time. I don't think he took long at all. Everything was so fast. Even the food came out fast. The food was good. I really enjoyed the ambience. It's like a party because I met so many people. read more

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Cha Cha's margarita - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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I've been here a few times and every dining experience has been consistently excellent! I notice this restaurant always offers some type of deal depending on the day of the week. This evening I took advantage of the 50% off enchiladas (Wednesdays), and I really enjoyed the food and service. Our waiter Augustin was very quick and attentive. The vaulted ceilings and upbeat Latin music additionally made for a pleasant night out. read more

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Manila clams - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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Just had an amazing family dinner at Cha Chas in Irvine. Our server Carlos was the best and the food was great.

I really like this place, it is big, the service is fast and nice, drinks were delicious and food is really good, we order the tacos we tried them all and their flavor is really good but my favorite was the quesadilla with vegetables inside, OMG that was delicious. Place was organized and clean also. read more

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Really great for lunch. The crab and shrimp was a bit fishy for my tastes but I still ate it all. I will order the beef tacos next time. Love the food here. Beautiful ambiance and great service at this location. read more

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I saw the restaurant many times when I passed by, but it didn't trigger me to try. I thought it might be one of those bar food places where food is usually ordinary. Since it has very good reviews, I finally decided to give it a try. It didn't disappoint me, I asked myself why I didn't try it earlier. The sitting was good, not too loud, and I can have a good conversation with my daughter. The food was amazing. I tried everything as recommended by the service staff, they were all great! I would come back again to try other items on the menu. read more

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Can't believe it took me so long to try Cha Cha's, but it was so worth it! Plenty of parking on a busy Tuesday night in the marketplace and the weather was perfect for outdoor seating (covered). Such a fun environment and great service as well! Chips came out warm and the salsas were great The guac was fresh, tangy, and delicious Fresh seafood caldo came out piping hot and was sooo good I'm gonna definitely have to come back for it The carnitas were juicy and tender Fresh catch of the day turned out to be halibut. We opted for pan seared and it came out perfectly crispy on one side while still being tender, flaky, and not dry And since we went on taco Tuesday how could we not get tacos right? Ordered the 6 taco combo with one of each option except for mushrooms and all of them were tasty Can't wait to bring more friends and family back! read more

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Third time coming back to cha chas, and my opinion is still unchanged. I am surprised with how this restaurant is rated so highly with how inconsistent the food is. We came into the restaurant for appetizers and drinks and was seated very quickly. I really love the service here, our server Yun in particular. I wish I could rate it higher, but the food truly is hit or miss. At the price point, you can get a lot of other Mexican food that tastes better. The chips and salsa that they give you for free is delicious as well as the many drinks, like my favorite, the Mexican lemonade. However, some appetizers and entrees are made poorly. The calamari breading is falling off, the tacos are cold, or there being half an unmashed avocado in the guacamole. Sure some of their dishes are delicious but with so much irregularity it makes this place three stars. read more

Food was great, as usual. But our server, Carlos, was exceptional!! He made our date night a terrific one. read more

I highly recommend this place Jose Miguel and Eric are such a great bartender great atmosphere great service and amazing food so clean great for parties birthdays anniversary highly recommend a space!!!! read more

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Redemption! After Krystal reached out to me in regard to the review I left about our dinner during OC Restaurant Week, she was so nice to send us a VIP card in order to come back and enjoy a hopefully better experience. And so it happened.... Kim was our hostess, was 100% on point, punctual and helpful. Our chilaquiles and enchiladas orders came promptly, were delicious and the two classic margaritas completed our meal. Omar came by to talk to us as well and actually followed us on our way out to hand me the leftover box that I forgot to take. Service to the highest level. We were seated next to the kitchen entrance which actually gave us the opportunity to connect with the staff. Awesome! The restaurant is still a fantastic hangout but it's advisable to not go too late to enjoy great service and not to have to wait long for your orders. 10/10. read more

I had an awesome experience for my birthday! Our server, Yuri was incredible! She was attentive, kind, helped walk us through the menu, and was always checking on us. I enjoyed the Pineapple Margarita and brunch special. I will definitely be coming back. read more

I have been to Cha Cha's about 5 times. Ambiance is really nice and some days they have music. Food price point is decent and their drink selection is good. I went with a Mezcal Mule (not pictured) and the tacos for my meal. I went back and forth considering an app but the 13 dollar price point for the clams it made me want to try it. I enjoyed it but wish it had bread accompanying it versus the tortilla. The clam base was delicious. The kids meal were really moderately priced and both my picky eaters enjoyed it. Even my pickiest eater asked if we could return. Service was great and very attentive. The manager stopped by and asked how was service which we shared was great. read more

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We came here for New Years' Eve celebration and it was really nice. They had music, great ambiance! The food however is the highlight! So good! I have never been here before even though I live close by. But, the food is really flavorful - even the guacamole. I had the short rib tacos - delicious! The sangria, the 3 combo enchiladas, the flan! Amazing food at a local spot! read more

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We came here for my Welcome home dinner and whole night was amazing. The food was to die for, and our server Carlos made the experience so much more special. Would definitely come back read more

I went here on taco Tuesday and it was packed! They have happy hour at their bar and the high top community tables. There are great food and drink discounts during happy hour. But the best deal is for taco Tuesday that runs all night on Tuesdays. You can get three tacos and rice and beans for nine dollars! I got two chicken tacos and one steak taco. The chicken tacos were better but everything was great and Such a good price! We had great service as well. The only downfall, is parking. This restaurant shares parking with a few restaurants, and it can be really hard to find parking around, happy hour. But everything else was great and I will definitely be back. read more

This has become our regular spot and favorite restaurant since we moved to OC! Miguel, our server, has been phenomenal and always makes us feel welcome. The food is always amazing. No matter what we order, it never misses. And the ambiance is always fun! We will continue to recommend this place to everyone! read more

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Went to an early dinner at Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen in Irvine and ordered steak tacos, enchiladas, chips and salsa. There was ample seating inside and parking was not a problem on the evening we dined at the restaurant. The atmosphere was casual and fun although it became much noisier as more people came into the restaurant. The front staff hostess was fantastic and seated us quickly. Our waitstaff service was excellent, from start to finish. The steak tacos came in corn tortillas, with roasted salsa rice and red sauce. The steak in the tacos was seasoned well and pretty spicy with the red sauce on top. The cheese enchiladas with several cheeses, including Oaxaca cheese, were accompanied by tomatillo sauce and more Latin style rice. The chips were typical crispy chips with several choices of salsa. I thought the food was excellent. read more

Just had a great dinner at this neighborhood gem! Outstanding service from Carlos! Super knowledgeable about the menu and paced the meal perfectly!!! Thank you Carlos! Also the manager here and front reception staff are very friendly, helpful and want to make sure you have a good experience. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

The restaurant has a very welcoming environment from the lighting, decor, and service. Carlos did an amazing job at checking up on us and constantly asking if we needed anything else. The restaurant itself was very clean and aesthetically pleasing to the eye. The food was amazing but be prepared for the large portions, you really get your moneys worth here, especially with the drinks The margaritas were amazing, not too sweet and not too strong, it was perfect read more

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Mel and Miguel are so friendly. And they have such positive energy and a great attitude making our dining experience so positive and highly recommend this restaurant. read more

The Food and drinks here are always top tier along with the service. Me and my wife go very often. We've gotten Carlos as our waiter multiple times. He's always made it a solid experience. read more

"I feel very comfortable with you. I don't know why. But I do." -- Domino, "Cha Cha, Real Smooth" I feel very comfortable here at Cha Cha's. My son and I meet here every so often, we both get the steak fajitas. It's solid Mexican comfort food. The chips and salsa are good, I prefer the green sauce. Free refills on the Diet Pepsi, the few times I have had a margarita they have been solid too. Outdoor seating when it's nice but you are facing the Tustin Marketplace parking lot and Irvine Blvd. Service is usually friendly and efficient. A solid place in Irvine/Tustin. Solid and no surprises. Recommended :-) read more

We made a reservation for a large party well in advance. The Cha Cha's staff was accommodating, helpful and informative. On the day the service was great and Carlos did a fantastic job attending to such a large group. read more

Carlos was amazing at managing an 18-person rehearsal dinner. We were so well tended-to and the food was amazing.

I always enjoy my time!! Whether it was a lunch, a happy hour or a dinner. Love the Tacos and the Margaritas.

This location doesn't taste the same as the brea location which was a bit of a disappointment even though it's ran by the same owner. My bf and I got the carne asada which was bland. I should have gotten the tacos instead or the enchiladas cuz it seemed more appetizing than what we were eating. Service was super slow and our food took forever to come out. Wasn't sure if they were short staffed in the kitchen but I think my bf and I will be sticking to the brea location from now on read more

My steak fajitas were great! The tortillas and chips were fresh. Our server Carlos was so attentive read more

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - My steak fajitas were great. Carlos served the house down - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

We made a reservation about an hour beforehand on a Saturday evening. I was so impressed reservations were still available! We were sat on the patio and had a wonderful breeze coming in. No drinks for our group, but their complimentary chips and salsa was to die for! Chips nice and warm and salsa not too spicy. While we were waiting for our food to come out, our server Miguel came and apologized for the wait -- offering us a caesar salad on the house. It was such a nice gesture; we hadn't even felt like we had been waiting too long. As it turns out, our food came out at the same exact time as the salad but Miguel still put it on the house. Their rice and beans were perfectly seasoned. Each entree was cooked to perfection. The Caesar salad was scrumptious! We can't wait to come back! read more

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