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    Afro Shawarma

    Firstly... they had the food displayed on the plate beautifully, I ate some before taking the photos, so did my boyfriend. Very clean inside, music was also nice touch to my lunch. Enjoyed tasty food! What we got! Calamari Afro Shawarma MaFisa Fish and chips Jalapeño poppers to go! Aloko (fried plantains) to go :) All of it was so tasty and FRESH!

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    Franklin B.

    Chulla's in Rocklin is open. Famous hibiscus tea so crisp and refreshing ready to go - try it you'll be back. Proprietor's on site and very friendly with good service. Very clean restaurant. Lots of patio with shade and without. Menu is breakfast items, burgers, seafood, chicken strips, stew, wraps, and salad's. We had the fish & chips and craft burger. Very satisfying. Had onion rings too - very crispy.

    Hungry lion KING burger! Has 3 patties!
    Jonathan W.

    Burger was huge and delicious! Homemade Hibiscus tea is phenomenal! They just recently reopened in Rocklin from their North Highlands location so it was a little quiet during lunch. But service was quick. Definitely can see this place getting busy once more people know about it!

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    Chulla's Café recently relocated from North Highlands to The Plaza At Stanford Ranch in Rocklin, CA. They have an extensive online menu offering local and African cuisine that is absolutely fantastic. Chulla's owner, Tomba, is a very pleasant and approachable guy. We had the pleasure of meeting him and several of his family members who also work at the restaurant while we were there. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Lotsa smiles. We dropped in for lunch on a weekday. My wife had the Breakfast Burrito and I had the Crafter Burger with onion rings. Both were delicious with large portions. We also were treated to the special Hibiscus Tea that is made in house with 7 different spices. Yum. Next time you are in the area, I highly recommend Chulla's Café. They are open from 7am to 10 pm Wednesday thru Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday. Enjoy.

    Jalapeño poppers at Chulla's Cafe Rocklin

    these are awesome - Jalapeños poppers at Chulla's. Cravings satisfied. Nice selection of food.

    Rachel K.

    Chulla's Cafe made the #3 spot on Yelp's Top 50 Places to eat in the Sacramento area for 2022! After seeing them on the list and reading some of the reviews I knew I had to try their food. As I walked in I was greeted by multiple people and welcomed with smiles. They asked me if I had been in before and after telling them it was my first time they offered me a sample of their amazing Hibiscus tea. It's unlike anything I've had before, but reminds me of a more refreshing (and complex) apple cider. On their website it's noted that the Hibiscus tea is "brewed in-house and spiced with 12 secret spices that evoke jamaica, or sorrel, drinks enjoyed by the African diaspora - yet it is truly unique to Chulla's." I ended up ordering a big cup of the Hibiscus tea and the Hungry Lion Burger. I knew I was going to have two patties on my burger, but I wasn't ready for how big they would be. The burger was huge and had the two patties, pickles, lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, onion rings, slices bacon, cheddar and Swiss cheeses. It was seasoned perfectly and cooked the way you prefer (I chose medium rare). It also came with some amazing house made fries. I ended up taking more than half my burger home and they refilled my tea before I left, which I thought was super generous of them! After visiting and meeting the amazing owners and staff and trying the food it's clear why so many Yelpers have rated Chulla's five stars! I also heard they're looking to open two more locations, and one of them will be in downtown. I'm excited to have a spot closer to me to get this delicious food, but I'll definitely be back to this original location again soon.

    Chicken shawarma and lion King burger to go
    Alyssa Mae C.

    Yup, my burger loving husband had to get that hungry lion King as soon as we found out about it. I opted for the other popular chicken shawarma based on reviews. Both were a sight to behold and a dream to devour. Medium doneness is probably enough for the meat patties. The onions were on the stronger side in my opinion. The side sauce was great with the fries or poured right into the entree. Looking forward to coming back for more!

    Choua L.

    We were in the area so decided to try this out as we had gotten it once when it was on Doordash. It's located in a plaza so no parking issues! There were indoor seating, and the staff were extremely friendly. Tamba was welcoming, engaging, and a funny guy. He gave us samples of the Jamaica drink, which had interesting flavors and was refreshing! So we ordered one and he told us to drink some while we wait for our food, and he'll refill it for us before we leave! Super nice of him! We ordered the Beef Shawarma and Beef Sandwich. Tamba asked if we want spicy sauce and gave us some! The spicy sauce was pretty good! Both entrees were delicious and filling. The food were cheap too! Will definitely return!

    Buttermilk Pancakes with a side of eggs and bacon
    Arnel E.

    Fantastic customer service. That point is what should be emphasized when reviewing this cafe. The three crew members working that morning checked on us often as to how our morning was going so far. Tamba, the owner was pleasantly conversant (socially distanced with his mask on) and encouraged us to return and sample the other Afro-Caribbean entrees available for lunch and dinner. He also explained that the name Chulla's was his grandma's. The missus was craving for pancakes this chilly spring morning so we decided to go to this highly rated gem in the McLellan AFB area among the other brunch choices in this part of Sactown. And what a great choice it was. Hers Buttermilk Pancakes with a side of eggs and bacon. Fluffy and savory combined with the butter and syrup His Chulla's Signature Omelet (egg white option) with avocado slices and roasted potatoes. This entree was enhanced by the sauces and the crispy spuds. Not a fan of potatoes in general but these taters were seasoned perfectly and we gobbled them up. Ours Fresh Hibiscus Tea. Refreshing, crisp and perfect spiciness. After tasting the sample provided by Tamba we decided to get it to-go. Don't forget to try the house hot sauce which will make your meal experience even better. It's quite a drive from us but we're definitely going to return.

    Kitchen
    Vince Y.

    I had my eye on this pretty shiny new eats spot for a few months now. Finally being in the area, it won out between the 3 of us of where to eat on a Saturday afternoon. Nice mild day in the mid 60s. So we trotted over past MCClellan AFB and parked in a decent lot of it's own. 2 sides of parking. Only biz there. Maybe 5 cars parked. We were greeted upon entry by the owner. He chatted with every table and diner. A few paper menus and we were ready to order after I had a tough time choosing with all the killer options. We dined outside on the patio in the pleasant but a touch windy weather. Mine: Okra stew with chicken. Absolutely superb. When I eat slowly and savor each bite, It means it is damn good! Boy was it. Love, love, love! Nicely spiced, decent portion size, beautiful presentation and the stew, rice and the grilled veggies all were FIRE! Hers: Fried okra. So golden and perfectly fried. Decent portion. I sampled one. Fantastic. Blows away Church's fried okra which is often darker and the oil is less fresh. A must order! Fried plantains. Decent portion. Wow. A dusting of sugar and other spices and fried to perfection. Not mushy and not like a chip. Right in-between. Came with a tasty yogurt dipping sauce. Amazeballs! Get it! My 18 yr old girl: Beef shwarma. She let me try some. A harmonious bite with the artfully seasoned gyro meat, tomato, onion, lettuce and sauce all present. Soooo soooo good. It came with sone fries that were glistening. Like oil outside the entire fries. Excellent. A step above other fries. Another fab choice. My XL peach smoothie. OMG! Who dropped tha bomb! So thick it would not find it's way up the straw! Real chunks of peaches! Whabam! 100! They shared an XL hibiscus tea. It was excellent. The owner gives every diner a sample of this hibiscus tea. It is refreshing and tasteful. All served on plates that felt like fine dining as was the presentation. You don't find that very much these days. Unpretentious and cares about what they put out. You won't find sloppiness here. We all were very impressed. They serve breakfast, bagel sandos, ommies, stews, burgers, shwarmas, apps with wings, plantains, okra and others goodies. I may have forgotten some. Large and diverse menu. Something for everyone for sure. The owner chatted/checked on us several times. He truly is personable and wants to share his menu with all who come in. A caring and present owner is the best! I can't wait to try a bunch of items I have tagged in my mind already. Iam not sure if I can ever get there before 11AM to try the breakfast items. I do want to get at that peanut stew, shwarmas, steak sando and more! A real deal gem in the heart of North Highlands/Watt Ave. I truly was looking for my momma to slap when eating here! Lol. I'll be seeing you soon Chulla's!

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    Ask the Community - Chulla's Cafe

    Does Chulla's have vegan options or can anything be altered to be vegan-friendly?

    Hi Laura, we sure do. Our vegan items are Fried Plantains, Grilled Garlic Asparagus, Jungle Beans & Rice, Boya Vegetable Stew and Tanjier Stew; some items that can be altered are our Veggie Breakfast Burrito, Veggie Bagel, Veggie Burger, Oxaca… 

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