On our way down to the Redwoods, we were told to give this place a try and it did not fail. The menu is quite large and lots to choose from which is my only gripe cause your family can become indecisive. The beef burrito was huge and covered in sauce but it wasn't too bad. The enchiladas were also amazing and cooked well. My son had the chicken quesadilla which was large and filled with flavor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The inside was decent and there was plenty of seating.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Looked to be an upstairs as well for gatherings. The service was ok and nothing too bothersome if you're looking to order your food, eat, and then get the check. All in all, it's worth a stop! Ask for some of their salsa to go! read more

Chapala Cafe - Entrance - Mexican Near Me - Eureka, California

[[HIGHLIGHT]]One of the finest places! They remodeled the dining and bar areas and it's very attractive and comfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Best Tamales in Humboldt. Numerous delicious menu selections for food and drinks at reasonable prices. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Helpful friendly servers, everything is clean in customer and spotless in the kitchen[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. We mostly do takeaway but enjoy dining in also. read more

Chapala Cafe - Updated tables and seats. - Mexican Near Me - Eureka, California

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Stopped in to grab breakfast burritos to go. The made them fresh, really hot, and incredibly tasty. Took a few minutes, but that just shows they weren't under some heat lamp, they were huge, and just better than the blah breakfast burritos you usually get. Lots of potatoes, lots of chorizo, or ham, and cooked to perfection. All three of us loved our burritos, and our carne asada tacos! read more

Beautifully renovated and decorated for the holidays. Go in and have a seat at the new bar with a beautiful view of the mural or enjoy a comfortable seat at the new tables. Staff is always great , meals are excellent , food is always served in a timely manner. Happy holidays Chapalas we love you guys read more

Chapala Cafe - 21st birthday celebration - Mexican Near Me - Eureka, California

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Stopped in mid-day for a quick bite to eat and a drink and was very happy with everything. Service was attentive and friendly. Greeted with chips & two different salsas. My margarita was huge!! Ate the taqueria fish tacos (grilled, good portion and healthy), a cheese quesadilla and a bean tostada. Everything was fresh and delicious. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Great location in old town near the waterfront.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The food is good. Very authentic. Service was good too, maybe because we were the only table there at the moment. Burritos are huge and can split between 2 people. They give you a basket of chips and 2 kinds of salsas when you sit down. The downside was, since it was our first time, we didn't know how much extra cost it was for certain things. A side of sour cream was almost $5 and although an alright amount, definitely not worth $5. The waiter didn't give us a heads up on the extra charge. My husband wanted a wet burrito but we weren't told that was extra as well. read more

Chapala Cafe - 6. Super Burrito and 7. Cali Burrito (wet) - Mexican Near Me - Eureka, California

Had a few really good meals here in the last few weeks. Service is always quick and the food always great! I'm a fan of the enchiladas and quesadillas, my lil nephew is a big fan of the rice and beans, my brother really liked the fish tacos! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place has a really comfy vibe and I always enjoy it~[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Chapala Cafe - Chips and Salsa - Mexican Near Me - Eureka, California

Just stopped in for Lunch and Wow what a find!! Tacos were just the way they are suppose to be beef, lettuce, cheese in a crunchy shell. Quesadilla- cheese again the only way- Mexican cheese grilled perfectly. The waiter was very nice, the price's are very reasonable, and [[HIGHLIGHT]]the decor has just been redone- amazing murals, cream color Naugahyde and wood chairs give you a clean and high end feeling.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

The chilaquiles were some of the best in Humboldt. Waiter was on top of it and fast. Margaritas were nice and strong. read more

Every time we come here it's always a very consistent experience, the food is delicious I always get the meat burrito and it's the best thing ever. The service is always great I wouldn't say that anyone's overtly friendly but I would say that they get the job done and they're really efficient. I never leave here feeling like it was a bad experience I've had birthday parties here and just come here casually for dinner very often. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I appreciate the atmosphere and the good food![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]They have recently remodeled the restaurant and they did so beautifully![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is now a beautiful bar.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The food seems to have been upgraded to higher quality than before. The staff is always nice and quick to take orders and bring food. The margaritas are great too! read more

I love this place! Fabulous chips and salsa - delightful selection of tequila - lovely fajitas and corn tortillas and delicious molé! The staff is attentive and friendly and the restaurant is warm and inviting! Go! read more

Chapala has always been a solid stop in Old Town for good drinks and great eats. Plenty of room with a second level of seating upstairs so it can handle those busy weekend dinner crowds. The margaritas are delicious you've been warned. The food is delicious as well. It's family run and has some items on the menu that not everyone in town has. I had the pork ribs and hibiscus margarita with Don Julio. She had the chillaquilles with scrambled eggs and a jalapeño margarita.. Everything was delish! It was busy and the waiter was all by himself, but he handled impeccably with spot on polite service that cannot be denied. We will be back. We'll done chapala! read more

Chapala Cafe - Hibiscus Margarita is da bomb!!! - Mexican Near Me - Eureka, California

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One of the best Mexican restaurants in Humboldt. Authentic delicious Mexican food, great service, [[HIGHLIGHT]]good atmosphere[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], and reasonable prices. read more

We come multiple times for takeout and the gentleman who handles the takeout is always extra . All the other staff is very nice. Just the one individual who has a problem with returning customer base. He seems to be offended when asking for extra salsa to go when always pay and tip on recurring bases. All the other staff is awesome read more

The staff was gracious and attentive. The food came out perfect & all together. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The upstairs is wonderful for small gatherings.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

Best Mexican food in Humboldt. Our waiter Cesar was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job! The food was great!

The pozole was amazing! The rest of the food was great too. So far it's my favorite Mexican food in eureka. Service was excellent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]We were there before a lot of people showed up, so it was also very quiet.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Loved it. Will go back. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great downtown location, nice inside murals and art, music playing.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] The service is super fast, the food on point, lots of options. Decent price. Waitstaff nice. Plus full bar and margarita menu. read more

Amazing food. Amazing waitress. Such kind people and the food is delicious. Cleared everything so quickly I forgot to take a picture of the entrees. Thanks for the awesome experience! read more

Chapala Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Eureka, California

Delicious food. Service with a smile. Pretty ambiance. I had the Burrito Ranchero veggie version. My friend had the steak burrito.

Great Food - Casual Ambiance - Solid Value Chapala is the real deal. Solid service and great food make for the perfect combination. The ambiance is casual, and the tables are well-spaced so that you won't feel remotely crowded. My family stopped in for a late afternoon bite. Wow! What great use of spice. The street tacos and sopes were excellent. Unlike so many other restaurants, both were generously sized and had distinct flavors. The food at surrounding tables also looked great. Definitely worth the visit! read more

This was probably the worst Mexican food I've ever had. I grew up near Fresno California and have eaten Mexican food my entire life. The complete disregard for any quality was apparent. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The first thing I noticed that should've tipped me off was dirty plastic menus.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] There was even lipstick on my water glass. Who does this. Avoid this place at all costs. If I could give it zero stars, I would. read more

I recently returned from another superb visit to the Chapala Cafe. My family and I love eating here whenever we're all in town because we can always count on being served delicious, great quality food, and experiencing equally great service. This is my father's favorite Mexican restaurant for a good reason - and he doesn't even live in the area! The consistency with great food and service over the years makes this an easy 5/5 star rating for me. Everything I've even eaten on the menu, from combination plates to burritos has been amazing. I feel like I can explore the menu with confidence and know that I can never be disappointed. The margaritas are very tasty as well. I can vouch in particular for the peach margarita, which I enjoyed tonight. I'm a big fan of the restaurant's decor and architecture. The artwork and plants are perfectly situated around the restaurant and make one feel like they are dining on a cafe patio. The overall set-up is very picturesque and gives the restaurant a very chill, clean, and open ambiance. The servers are very kind and attentive to customers. Please try out Chapala Cafe for a great culinary experience and atmosphere! The restaurant can accommodate larger groups, so please introduce your friends and family, too! I'm always excited to have a chance to go back and enjoy great food with great company. read more

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Solid four stars. The atmosphere here is unique to me in an old town building with two levels. The art and set up of the restaurant feels authentically inspired and sets the tone for the food. The staff is always courteous and prompt when we come here and I haven't had a single complaint yet. Except cuidado! The plates and food can be PIPING hot... I think my first time eating here I burnt my mouth a few times because the food was so good I couldn't wait for it to cool. Pro tip: snag a margarita with dinner and you can sip on it while your food cools. Haha The food overall was just what I was looking for. GOOD Mexican food. Which for some reason it can be hard to find here in Humboldt other than on food trucks. But Chapala stepped up and they have some great selections of food all of which have the flavors that I was accustomed to growing up. Will definitely continue to come back. read more

I love this place. It has been family owned and operated for years. I am a local. This is one of my favorite go-to places for fresh authentic Mexican food. Portions are ample and it never disappoints. My late mom first introduced me to this place. We were regulars. Now it is just me left to carry on this fine tradition! I have brought many friends to Chapala. They survived the pandemic and they are still going strong. I have used DoorDash more than once when I couldn't break away. Both times I had my food within 20 minutes! I have no idea how they manage to accomplish that, but when I'm Jonesing for Chapala, every moment counts! read more

Chapala Cafe - Mexican Near Me - Eureka, California

We celebrated my father n laws 75th birthday and my sons birthday. We had 14 people and they were able to get us room downstairs. Everyone ordered something different and they all loved and enjoyed what they got. My sons friend got a burrito that was as big as his forearm. His eyes got so big when they brought it out. The waiter we had was great. He even took pictures of our whole group for us. I would definitely recommend read more

The funniest part about this is the sign that says "authentic" Mexican food. Super bland food. Zero flavor. It's clear that this place depends on their location, because they are not in business due to their service, nor the flavor of their food. If they were located anywhere else, there would be zero customers. read more

My guy and I eat at Chapalas probably once a week. The service is always prompt and attentive, and I crave their beans and rice. We love the chips and salsa. If you prefer a spicier salsa, you just have to ask for it. The food is not super traditional but it's delicious. I love both the albondigas and pozole, the carnitas are cooked well and the tortillas are delicious too. We rarely wait to be seated and we leave happy and full. I love this place. read more

Recently I celebrated my grad school graduation (May 2019) in this restaurant. My family and friends came over to enjoy the catering services on the second floor, it was divine! It was a Saturday evening and their restaurant had live music playing. I highly appreciate the sound and work of the Peruvian band Huallipacha! So to my surprise they were playing that evening! I recommend coming on a Friday and Saturday when they have live music playing. This place feel spacious with their high ceilings and murals painted on their walls! Overall the food was delicious, and they kept refilling us with more anytime it got low. The staff are friendly and tend to cater to your needs! The only downfall of catering was to make sure that they don't charge you for the alcohol. The waiter unfortunately charged me and it was a mistake on their part since I never said I was opened to it! read more

Favorite Mexican food restaurant. Prices are affordable. Food is always delicious. Service is always great. We have been coming here often, for about a decade now. read more

Yelp's hours for this restaurant are unreliable. I arrived for Sunday lunch on Feb. 7, 2021, at 12:25 pm. Yelp says they're open 11 am to 9 pm today, but when I arrived they were closed. Disappointing to not be able to rely on Yelp for accurate information. read more

Probably best burrito I've had to date. And I go to a lot of Mexican restaurants. I had the burrito ranchero so good with ground beef! Delish would recommend!! read more

Chapala Cafe - Burrito ranchero - Mexican Near Me - Eureka, California

We just had our 11th anniversary dinner here! I'm never disappointed!!! The food was excellent, the service was good! ThNks for making our day delicious! read more

Staff was nice, but the sign outside stating that it's Authentic is lying. The salsa, beans and rice all taste like they are from a can or box. I ordered a sope with gross guac and olives on top, who puts olives on a sope? My husband's steak was mostly fat and really hard to cut through, it was like a rubber shoe. Overall if you want simple American Mexican go here if you want a place slightly above Taco Bell. I didn't even finish the rice and beans and left with a weird taste in my mouth. read more

The place smells bad every time I've gone in the prices are way over priced considering the quality of food and they took my original bad review down on google! My food was so bad the last time I couldn't even eat it it was a fried turd on a plate! What a scam Every time I've come here the food is bad out of a can honestly any other Mexican food in Humboldt is better then here but it's funny because they get the most hype just because they've been in this spot forever and it's tourist town old town after eating here my whole life hoping for better every time I'm so done! I am always happier when I eat at other Mexican restaurants read more

Came here for dinner last night. There was plenty of seating and waiter was very attentive. The atmosphere quickly took a turn. There was a very large group of people in the upstairs portion, apparently rented section for their Christmas party. Their noise was unbearable with loud cheers every couple of minutes. The roaring cheers never let up. I could not have a conversation with my friend and even resorted to removing my hearing aids! This was absolutely my worst experience! I've been coming here for several years but had not been in over a year. Sure. They probably made money from that grout upstairs. Lack of consideration for the small groups trying to have a meal downstairs makes me want to never come back! read more

Heavily Americanized in terms of flavor, presentation, and ingredients used. If that's what you're after, then this would fit the bill! The service is generally good. It's just not my favorite Mexican restaurant in the area-- and we have plenty. read more

Super cheap & absolutely delicious!!! The flavors are so amazing! I'm very picky about my Mexican food & I highly recommend this spot! Customer service is amazing & they are very fast! Also margaritas are so good! read more

Chapala Cafe - Chicken Burrito #10 - Mexican Near Me - Eureka, California

OH MY GOD this food is .... there are no words. SO GOOD! spectacular, remarkable, SO GOOD! Seriously, you need to just look at the menu and you will see what I mean. I haven't even seen empanadas on a menu in a very long time, and they are..... WHAT? SO GOOD!!!! And so is everything else. Makes me hungry just talking about it. read more