I absolutely love Don Chava's, every time I go there my food is good. I get the Carne Asada tacos and the queso dip with chips and a medium blue frozen margarita and they are the best there. They know how to make them right. If you have the right person that knows what they're doing. My go to place for Mexican Food. read more

Our food was really good (the tortillas were too tier!) and the service was great. I prefer a little more spice in my salsa but I'll forgive it for the freshness and flavors in the food overall. In addition, we witnessed the staff address and serve a homeless man with both kindness and compassion without bringing excessive attention. It wasn't a forced interaction but instead born out of solid character and culture. read more

Great food! Great service! Came to Ft. Wayne for a small vacay and this place was on the recommendation list. Mexican food is one of my favorites so of course I came. So glad read more

Don Chava's Mexican Grill - Shrimp Chimichanga - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Our service was top tier! Didn't even have to ask for extra napkins, Boxes, lids, or bags !!From the time we sat down til we finished eating! My daughter and I love coming here! We had been told in the past that the arroz con pollo was not on the kids menu but, our awesome waitress Hortencia informed us today that it has always been! My daughter loves it but the main menu is just too much for her. Anyhow, my daughter always gets a non alcoholic "margarita" and it came out perfect! Of course my Texas marg was great! The birria tacos were 10/10 as well. Food came out fast and hot! We were super impressed for our first restaurant choice of the new year! We will be back soon of course! Shout out to our waitress, we will have to request her next time! She was great! Didn't have to ask for anything and everything came out great! Restaurant was very clean and welcomed since we walked in the front door, hostess greeted right away! 10/10 for our experience out of the 50 we've had here! Keep being great Hortencia! I was a waitress for a long time so coming in and being dined like I would my own tables felt great!!!!!!!!!! read more

Don Chava's Mexican Grill - Daughter eating gooood! - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

I say this all the time and I firmly stand on it. Service can make or break an establishment. My last several visits here have been absolutely amazing, until today!! I usually have Marlen, who provides excellent service, she was not in on my most recent visit and my server was not courteous or pleasant I rate my visit 6/10 without hesitation. I ordered the ground beef chimichanga with no sour cream and no guacamole. I could tell my server wasn't listening, so I politely repeated it. My meal arrived with what you ask, Sour Cream and Guacamole. I guess she could tell by my dejected look something was off. She asked was everything ok, I reminded her I requested no sour cream and No guacamole. She then said you don't want it, I said all is well, as Ive said before, I do NOT send food back. This visit was awkward from the time I walked in. We were seated immediately, but the usual pleasantness was not provided. I should have paid attention to the energy then and left, I didn't and that's my mistake. I'm disappointed in todays visit. I don't like paying for food I don't eat and I don't like throwing away money, something I clearly did today . Update: my stomach is in absolute shambles the following day ... read more

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Great place, great service. Orders Tacos De Carne Asada, but if I wanted chorizo and I was able to get chorizo instead! I wasn't on the menu . Server came to check on us 2-3 times and everything was done with a smile. He also got my extra onions and lime! Would highly recommend this place read more

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I've been here a few times, each time with the intention to give this place another chance, and each time I am equally let down. When I lived downtown in particular my roommates and I would frequent here often so I have given this place way more than one or two fighting chances. This most recent time I placed an order for carry out, just for myself. All I got was 3 tacos and an order of tortillas chips on the side. When I arrived (already a little late due to the traffic of trying to get DT) I wasn't greeted, which is fine I was only picking up my order and leaving so their service wasn't my top concern. However I stated my name and pick up order, the young woman at the front desk stared blankly at me for a second and said, "Oh oops I think I just gave them [the couple who passed me walking out] your order". No worries, I have a very small order so this shouldn't take long to remake correct? I was sorely mistaken. It took almost 20 minutes for my 3 tacos and bag of chips to be remade. I found this odd given it was a weekday evening with less than 8 people in the entire restaurant. The cook handed me the order and walked away, but none of the staff apologized for giving my order to someone else or having to wait. On top of the order incident, I find that every time the quality of food I get here is a little lackluster and flavorless. My tacos were all fresh but the carne asada was fairly bland and dry. The salsa is okay, but again, bland and not spicy at all. This is your very average run-of-the-mill restaurant. There are far superior options in the area but if you're downtown and hungry, this would probably suffice. read more

Food is always good; HOWEVER, they consistently try to rip you off on the margaritas. You have to watch which container they draw your margarita from. I always order the Texas margarita and the last 3 times, they have poured from the cheap margarita container and then will charge you the Texas price if you don't catch it. This is bad business that they do this but as long as you sit in the bar, you can ensure you are getting what you pay for by watching them to keep them from ripping you off. read more

Pretty good place to eat. Although this place is very pricey! A few things that I liked: -The selection of food -The chips -The salsa -Comfy seats Things that should be changed: -Tables are crowded and you can hear everyone more then the music playing -Pricing -Add napkins. We got nachos and I had to walk to the bathroom to get a paper towel because my hands were gross -Waits we're pretty long. It took a while just to get our check when it has been about 30 mins since we ate Overall it was a fine experience! read more

Don Chava's Mexican Grill - a silver car in a parking lot - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Great place to go for diarrhea. I do not think they change their fryer oil enough. My sister and I were sick for 48 hours after eating there. read more

I did a carryout of chicken fajitas with 'double chicken', because they have an unusually large amount of veggies, and the chicken is light. The girl told me you get double everything, which I agreed on. Get home, and it NOT double chicken, just double everything. Double chicken means you'd like more chicken than normal, not double everything. Now I have 2 lbs of veggies. read more

Don Chava's Mexican Grill - 'Double' chicken fajitas, which is just double everything - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

I have always loved the food here. The quacamole dip is excellent. Our waitress was great. Since I'm on oxygen 24/7, I needed an electrical outlet to keep my portable oxygen unit plugged in and charged. The restaurant doesn't have any plug in or outlet available. I'm so disappointed because I really enjoy the Mexican entrees here. Since there was 5 of us (and it was lunch time and busy), by the time we received our food, my oxygen unit was getting low. We left earlier than we had planned to because we were returning to various locations -- Fort Wayne, Yoder, Huntertown, and New Haven. I understand that it is a bar, but sometimes it was difficult to talk at the table because the music was so loud. It could be turned down. read more

I decided to try this place tonight for dinner based on my sister's recommendation. We were greeted and seated quickly. After a short deliberation, I ordered the shrimp fajita with an angry orchard. (Yeah, yeah... I know that I should have gone for a margarita or sangria...I couldn't resist the angry O). The shrimp fajitas came out hot with a side of rice, beans, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream and guacamole. Of course we received the customary chips and spicy salsa while we waited for the food. Over all everything was good -the food portions were large and the price was small. read more

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This is most definitely my favorite place now , well it always has been . Back in March the 5th to be exact. My guy of five years proposed to me at dinner that night .. we had just left from a house closing and was tired it was a long day ...we had order and had our drinks And I said now we start a new live new way of living.. Than he said let's make it official. I was like what are you saying.. lol he covered his face lol at me . Than reach in his pocket pulled out the box !!! Boom my ring ... couldn't believe it ... great food great service and fantastic drinks.. love this place read more

Don Chava's Mexican Grill - My right !!! - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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The food here is typically great and the fajita didn't disappoint this time either. The margaritas were very flavorful and smooth. They were very busy and I requested the same item numerous times but the waitstaff kept forgetting to bring it to me. Meanwhile my food is getting cold. They even forgot to bring out an entire meal for another person I was there with. Yes, we made them aware. It didn't really seem like a big deal to them. I won't be going to this location for a while... read more

Don Chavas is my go-to Mexican place. It is perfect for a family dinner, date night, or margaritas with co-workers to start your Friday off right. The decor is a lot of tile and definitely has a south of the border feel. Chips and salsa is great. Served complimentary and usually before you even get your drink- woohoo bring it on! The red salsa is sometimes spicy and other times more milder and full of flavor. I like that it is never exactly the same because it proves their authenticity in making it themselves. For lunch I usually go for the fajita special with extra tortillas. My boyfriend and I will split this and it is a perfect amount of food and only around $8. For dinner I am a fan of their Nachos Fajitas, Chimichanga De La Casa, or Mixteca salad. All of their dishes are plentiful. You will leave stuffed and possibly have to be rolled out by a friend or two. Margaritas are on point. Everyone loves a good, strong margarita. I recommend their Texas margarita. If you are just coming for drinks with a few friends- order a side of queso. DELICIOUS. Who doesn't love queso? They have a nice outdoor space. Nothing super duper special but an area to enjoy the historic Wells Street. Service is great and very fast. read more

Really enjoyed this place. My food was right, hit, fast, and good. Salsa was perfect. Service was very attentive. Even serviers that were not assigned to my table would ask me if I was ok while they passed by. Absolutely will be back. read more

The margaritas were AMAZING. I had the Raspberry marg frozen and it was great!! The chips and salsa were good and the queso was alright. Service was kind and prompt, and the atmosphere was lively. I love the colorful decor. read more

Popular location just north of downtown Fort Wayne off little old Wells Street, what's not to love? Food be coming out of with consistency, average or above quality. It's a nice environment for sure. These jokers know Mexican food and it meets the standard for good authentic tex mex Mexican cuisine for sure. Lots of good Mexican restaurants in Fort Wayne, but this one is unique in it's own way and worth the while...And hey it's off Wells what's not to love? Pretty much like Cebolla's Mexican Grill, same owners and both Authentic tex mex. This one is off Wells Street. I like to visit Gi Joes Army Surplus store when I'm on " WELLS STREET " so I hit Gi Joes and then Don Chava's. Decent chips, salsa, burritos, tacos are excellent, good beans and Mexican cheese. All of that stuff, good place for a group, place gets busy and parking can be limited, it being off Wells Street and everything. You know what I'm saying? read more

Good Mexican food and margaritas! What's not to like? read more

Don Chava's Mexican Grill - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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The food is always average. Service is marginal. The thing I dislike is it is the noisiest restaurant in town. Can't even hear anyone speak at your table. Won't be going there again. read more

Great salsa. Food was amazing. You have to try this place. You will not regret it!!!

Great Mexican , wished we lived closer. We had great service and the food was really good. Give this place a try if you like food Mexican read more

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This is one of those tried-and-true places. The food is always solid, no matter what. My usual go-to is the Mixteca salad and and it's sooo good. Last time I ordered the chimichanga de la casa and it was so decadent and delicious and sinful. I figured because my usual order is so healthful I would have leftovers on the chimichanga lol. Fat chance! I ate the whole thing in one sitting. Friendly service and a pleasant environment. AND a 25 cent gumball machine in the entry - yes please! read more

This is another close-to-work restaurant where we've met for meetings-- but I've brought friends and family here as well. If you want quick, tasty Mexican food, this is it! Almost every waiter or waitress has been extremely friendly and prompt. I really like that they don't appear every 10 minutes to check on the table. But as soon as you look up to ask for something, they're right there. Attentive without being pushy is more than I could ask for in a restaurant. Nice, colorful atmo with authentic music. The salsa. The salsa. The salsa. Ever since I found out you could stop in and pick up a 16 oz to go, I have made several stops on my way home. So fresh and delicious!! You can have it several different hotness levels. If you're given the mild, however, a lil bit of tobasco will perk that right up without messing with the flavor. There are times I've dragged my friends here simply because I was jonesing for the salsa. The price is great, and there is plenty of variety. The mixed drinks are enormous, and they have a fair list of your basic bottled beer as well. Highly recommend! read more

The fajitas were decent, salsa and chips darn good but the rice was bland and my server vanished and I had to chase her down a few times. Finally found her chatting in a corner with someone when I was in a hurry to get back to the office and didn't have time to spare. Might go back, but kind of turned off by the service and never seeing a manager. read more

Probably my favorite Mexican place to eat in Fort Wayne and most of Indiana. It's pretty much identical to cebollas because they have the same owners. The salsa is always so good and queso is the best. My wife says it's her favorite chimichanga and I love the arroz con pollo. They also have some burgers for the kids. The service is always so good and so fast I never have a complaint about this place. read more

This is usually one of my favorite restaurants, however the last time I went our waiter didn't speak a lick of English and when I found a raw piece of chicken in my quesadilla and told the waiter he just smiled and shook his head because he had no idea what I said. He also forgot silverware, didn't refill chips/ salsa/ or drinks. I will not be returning. read more

Don Chava's Mexican Grill - The raw piece of chicken I found in my quesadilla. - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

I have to admit that my culinary experience here has been limited to the Burrito Rojo, the Don Chava's Burrito, and the Quesadilla - but they are all pretty tasty. The chips and cilantro-loaded salsa before your meal arrive are a good start. The service is more likely to let you down than blow you away - if you speak Spanish it would help immensely. We've had wonderful waitresses and we've had our entire meal arrive incorrect. The restaurant is large with an authentic atmosphere (but ice in your Pepsi). I used to always leave here with a stomach ache, but I stopped drinking the iced tea and it ceased.... perhaps they import the water from Mexico, too. :) read more

My first experience visiting Don Chava's was awesome, so I've told many family members as well as several friends about how great the food is. I will be visiting it again. read more

Don Chava's Mexican Grill - Steak Fajitas - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Don Chava's is my favorite Fort Wayne restaurant for when you want somewhat Americanized Mexican food. I'm really not a fan of Bandito's or Cebolla's (even though, yes, Don Chava's is an extension of the Cebolla's restaurants). The interior is festively decorated, has plenty of seating, great/friendly staff, and is always clean. The food is fresh, tasty, and comes in your typical giant portions! Everything is reasonably priced. read more

This is an extension of cebollas of which I am not a fan. But I went here because very one in my group wanted to try it out and I was hoping it would be different. It wasn't busy when we went during the week and was seated right away. Staff was friendly and delivered chips and salsa right away. Our server didn't speak a lot of English but could understand us, or so I thought. My lil one like her burritos with just meat rice and lettuce with red sauce on top. That's what I ordered this time along with my beef and cheese nachos. The rest of the party ordered quesadillas and a burrito that was on the menu. My nachos came with beans and cheese not eat and cheese and my lil ones burrito had the wrong kind of meat and no sauce I top. I wait for the server and try to explain what happened. She began to argue with me that I didn't tell her that. Since she didn't write it down it was pretty much I said she said. So she takes it back. Second time it comes out it has sour cream and beans inside. So I again say something. Only because I'm paying for it and my lil one won't eat a single bite. And I did order the correct food. Again she takes it back and it does come out perfect with a side of attitude from the server. My nachos remained unchanged. The manager never stopped and the server continued to be mad. She also charged me for a kids drink when we didn't order one. I had to ask the cashier to take that off. Our chips were stale and cold and the food was overpriced. This is why I don't like going Also I do believe there is only street parking and being on such a busy street it's hard to get to. There are so many other places to get Mexican now in the fort that In my opinion are a lot better. It's just not worthy the price or experience. read more

Same owners as Cebollas. Meaning they have bomb quality food and amazing margaritas. I will come to this place at least once every two weeks because they are 1.) fast 2.) make delicious food (including their quest) 3.) have friendly serving staff and 4.) did I mention the margaritas?? This place is the best!! read more

Good food, good atmosphere, fairly "authentic". The only thing that's a little off putting about Don Chavas is that it's simply a more expensive version of Cebollas. Service was fast and friendly and I will be back here again I'm sure. read more

Don Chava's Mexican Grill - Chicken Burrito - Mexican Near Me - Fort Wayne, Indiana

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Don Chava's is a good solid choice for Mexican food in Fort Wayne. Their food tastes very much like their sister restaurant Cebolla's. The menu is similar but contains some different thinks like Tamales. The tamales were very good! The Burrito was nicely done. The décor was typical of a Mexican restaurant. It was neat and clean. The service was well done...the waitress spoke very good English. Our pitcher regular margaritas tasted a bit watered down - definitely could use more kick. The salsa was thinner than I like....however the waitress kept the chips and salsa flowing! This restaurant is set in the historic Well street area which is a nice change. Definitely try Don Chava's! read more

As a fan of all things Mexican, I know a good Mexican place when I see one. Recently, my sister and I came here for some yummies. We came into a place with your typical Fort Wayne Mexican Restaurant Decor: Crazy colors with some sombreros, desert pictures, etc. We were seated promptly and given warm chips and some yummy salsa. I went in for a house margarita which was solid. Sister just stuck with the water but saw that it was refilled promptly. We both got house dishes - I got vegetarian fajitas and she got a chicken dish. Both were served promptly and piping hot. I live in Boston now, so I won't be able to come back that often. However, when I am in town (which is every couple of months), I think that it is a solid place to eat with some friends and family. read more

I am not a huge fan of Mexican style food, however Don Chava's is pretty great over all. I don't think you will find a more authentic place in Fort Wayne then Don Chava's. Price is reasonable. The service has been great every time. If it wasn't for the Mexican food, I would give this place five stars. read more

This is probably the Mexican restaurant we visit the most and we are usually satisfied. Service can be a problem but patience and finger pointing at the menu usually settles that problem. We did have a manager stop by and inquire about our dinner one evening and when I showed her a clump of hamburger that was definitely not cooked she said "that's what happens when you cook a lot". All we could do was stare at her as she walked away. :-) You'll start with their chips and salsa which are both pretty good. From there you're on your own. I usually get their combo but don't be surprised if you ask for a taco with ground beef and it comes with chicken. :-) read more

Great food awesome employees. Manager Carmen or Alejandro will always do right by you oh and I almost forgot the Margaritas and all other drinks are reasonably priced. If u go away hungry ur too picky to eat here! read more

I live with a picky eater so it is just a burger or chicken sandwich for her! She loves the burgers and chips though and I always get whatever is the special. On Fridays and Saturday nights this place is full!! I really like the Staff and they are attentive without being intrusive. Oh and they automatically bring you medium Salsa so if your like me you have to ask for mild!!! read more