Carlos provided a wonderful dining experience! He was very attentive, helpful and friendly.

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. read more

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

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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

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

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Delicious Mexican food, a beautiful atmosphere, and excellent service! We were very pleased with our experience. The food was flavorful, and the tacos were especially amazing. On Taco Tuesday, they offered a great deal -- 3 tacos with small sides of rice and beans for only $9. Margaritas were around $24-$25, and beers were about $6. The calamari was excellent, and the ceviche was very good as well. read more

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This was my first time despite seeing it for years and I was so pleasantly surprised! The meat was cooked perfectly and it was super tender and flavorful. The staff was so friendly and accommodating and the outdoor patio area was pleasant to sit at. read more

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

I forgot to take a picture of the steak enchilada I ordered haha they had a 3 course special for $29. I have the chicken tinga tostada, steak enchiladas, and vanilla rice pudding. It was a great price for the amount of food you get! I didn't really like the red salsa that came with the steak enchiladas but the steak was delicious and tender. I love the ambiance here and the music they have playing. The bar area was fun! Everyone was so friendly as well. Definitely want to come back to try out more items! read more

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

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Came for happy hour, joined a group of friends who had already been there a while and who had finished eating but were still drinking. We ordered crispy calamari and shrimp and the steak nachos with a pitcher of sangria. Food was tasty, sangria was especially delicious. Portions are small for the price, even considering it's happy hour. Service was haphazard but seeing as happy hour was limited to the packed and noisy bar area, that's somewhat to be expected. Not expected though was our friends' final order of tequila shots to be downgraded and then to be gaslighted by the staff when the difference was noted. "It looks different because it's been chilled," is not a plausible excuse. Instead of replacing the order immediately, a series of people working there were dispatched to give the runaround. Eventually the shots were replaced but by then the dining experience was soured. Those friends quietly vowed to not return, which is unfortunate because the food and drinks are pretty good but if the customer service experience is frustratingly bad, it's best to take your business elsewhere. read more

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It has been a while since we were last here. We had relatives visiting recently and we all wanted to go out for light dinner and some drinks. There were not a lot of places open then, and a few more about to close & so we ended up here. We ordered flautas, aguachile, clams, enchiladas, empanadas, tacos and ceviche. And we enjoyed them all! Our guests are not fans of Mexican food, but they enjoyed it too! For drinks we had a few of the classic margaritas and flavored ones such as mango & watermelon. Beer and soda. Service was good and prompt. And our waiter was nice and easy to talk to. Place is nice with a good casual vibe. It wasn't too loud that our group was able to have a nice conversation catching up with each other. They do have happy hour, but not that day. So check their happy hour and take advantage of it! read more

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Came in for their Sunday $20 lunch OC restaurant special which included a Caesar salad or pozole and an entree of your choice. I went with the shrimp and crab enchiladas and the Caesar salad and my dad ordered the chicken tostada salad. Our server Kim was super nice, attentive, and friendly. For starters the Caesar salad was yummy but lacking in dressing. The enchiladas, beans and rice were just okay. Ended up biting into a piece of shell from the crab and thought the rice had no flavor. The crème brûlée I ordered at the end was yummy, I would have preferred a scoop of ice cream vs this cream that came with it. Overall I found the flavors here to just be mediocre at best. read more

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The food is Americanized and sub par. Had the enchilada combo and it tasted like they took flavors of the Latin cuisine and made it more bland to appease the white American preference. It wasn't awful but it lacked flavor, distinction, and specificity. read more

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

Stumbled upon Chas Cha's on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon. Greeted quickly, the host was friendly. Our group of four were seated next to the kitchen which we were able to view. Our waiter was awesome! Very attentive and friendly, refilled anything we needed etc... The food, the green salsa, was so good I could drink it! The tacos, flautas and enchiladas and black beans were tasty. Their prices are reasonable, offering HH and deals such as two for $14. The owner or manager came to check and chat with us, which is rare these days. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience. We will be back if we're ever in the area again. Random Fact: The Cha Cha is known as a fun, lively, and flirtatious Latin dance read more

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - 2 for $14 special! mushroom taco, chicken flautas with rice and black beans - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

Cha Cha's was a pleasant surprise. We sat on the outside side of the bar. It would be great to see this place in the summer when the walls are all open. The bartender was quick to take our order and get some margaritas in front of us. The large was a great size for dinner and conversation! We got some guac to go with the chips and salsa. It was good, but we had to get some limes to juice up the flavor a little. The salsa verde was a highlight for me, it was fresh and flavorful. We ordered the crispy shrimp and calamari. It was a big platter, there were only three shrimp and I think it was heavy on the fried vegetables. It was tasty, but the sauces were a little bland. The venue is great and the service was good. Good service, good food, cool location. read more

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Delicious Mexican food & a variety of delicious drinks especially the non-alcoholic drinks. The chips were hot thin & fresh, the guacamole was fresh with chunks of avocado & the salsa was nice & chilled with a hint of spice. I ordered a lunch special with chicken enchilada & beef taco, served with rice & black beans...truly delicious. This is a great place for the whole family, date nights, large parties, business meetings ect...the restaurant is in a great location, has plenty of parking, inside & patio seating but their FIRST CLASS service & team work of togetherness in taking care of their customers is amazing. When you go to ChaCha's ask for Kim! She was truly awesome.Took fantastic care of us & I definitely look forward to going back to Cha Cha's when I'm in town again..Enjoy!!! read more

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My husband and I love Mexican food, someone recommended this place so we decided to give it a try on one of our date night. At first the service was great, we ordered drinks I ordered Watermelon Margarita large size (never order again)and husband was the DD so he ordered a $6 mango ice tea. We got chips and salasa very nice and tasty. We also ordered appetizer crispy Shrimp and calamari it was pretty good, I wish we got more of shrimp and calamari than the veggies. Dinner my husband dinner was ok he ordered short rib tacos and I order crab and shrimp enchilada it was awful, had no flavor, I kept putting salasa over it unfortunately still didn't work. The shrimps inside of my enchilada were those tiny frozen shrimps. The cherry on top was when our servicer didn't bother show up again once after food showed. My husband wanted to have more ice tea so he only got to have one glass. read more

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

We always come here for the best margaritas and tacos--seriously, nothing else compares. The drinks are always perfectly balanced (not too sweet, not too strong), and the tacos are consistently fresh, flavorful, and hit every time. But what really keeps us coming back is Carlos at Cha Chas. He's hands-down the best-super attentive, friendly, and makes the whole experience feel fun and welcoming. You can tell he genuinely cares about the guests and goes out of his way to make sure everything is perfect. If you're looking for a go-to spot with great vibes, amazing food, and top-tier service, this is it. read more

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

Loved this spot!!! First of all the margaritas here are out of this world! I tried the watermelon margarita and it was phenomenal! They offer two sizes, regular and a really large option, wish I had gotten the bigger one because it was so yummy but one drink was enough, they definitely aren't skimping on the alcohol! Waiters were super friendly and accommodating, and the ambiance is a really nice vibe as well. Loved the salsas, the spicy one was my personal favorite! Food was great and they had lots of tasty options. The dessert was really good too, I loved the tres leches cake with cut up strawberries added to it! The churros tasted really good but were still very doughy inside, needed a bit longer to cook. Overall great spot for Mexican food and a killer margarita! Cant wait to come back! read more

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Churros and Tres Leches - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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This is a bit of a more upscale Mexican place that seems very popular for social gatherings. There are some families but it seems more an adult place. We started with drinks with chips and guacamole. The guacamole was obviously very fresh with big chunks of avocado -- I love it that way. My wife mixed in a little bit of the salsa on her side for a little more kick. I had the tacos and they were very good. The steak was well cooked -- still juicy despite being cut up in small pieces. My wife had the shrimp and crab enchiladas and they were delicious -- you could really taste the crab. Service was excellent. The manager came by to ask if everything was ok. Our server noticed that I was running low on my soda and proactively provided a refill. read more

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Ordered takeout so cannot comment on service or ambience. Chips were salty. Carne asada ($29) was seasoned well. read more

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

Hands-down, this has to be one of the best taco Tuesdays we have found in southern Orange County. The service was great. The bartenders and the waitresses are on point and Super nice. The place gets pretty packed, but overall I wish the tables were a little bigger cause the food is so good you want to keep ordering more. Luckily we found a seat at the bar. Definitely coming back here. read more

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Celebrated a friends birthday over the weekend. They wanted to try something new so he found Cha Cha's kitchen. We had a great dinner celebrating from start to finish. For appetizer we started with guacamole which had great flavor as well as their chips and salsas. I had a cucumber Pepino Martini with Tito's Vodka, Liquor 43, chile syrup, cucumber & lemon, shaken great flavor and perfectly chilled. For dinner I had the Carne Asada Marinated Skirt Steak / roasted potatoes achiote onions / poblano peppers / fresh chimichurri flavors were delicious cooked perfectly. Would definitely recommend this choice so flavorful. Service was friendly and welcoming answered all our questions. read more

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

Cha chas consistently delivers good food, good service, good drinks, always seating even when it's busy. Thank you to our server Carlos for his attentive service. read more

My team at work had our holiday lunch party here and it was a really nice experience. There was abundant seating, the staff was professional and welcoming, the food was very delicious and clean, the space was also quite clean and orderly, and the vibe was nice and casual without seeming cheap. The Three Enchilada Combination was really good, and my favorite of the three was the chicken enchilada. The free salsas that came with the free chips were really good and both the green and red ones packed a nice subtle heat that was really tasty at the same time. The mango lemonade was way too sweet and I only had a sip to test it. They amazingly have 50% off specials after 3pm all the way to closing time on Tuesdays (tacos), Wednesdays (enchiladas), and Thursdays (fajitas), so this would be the best time to get awesome food at incredible prices! read more

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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. read more

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Food was amazing! I got the tamarind wings and they were finger licking delicious! And the FLAN was so smooth!! Best one ive had so far!! Also our server Carlos was very friendly, it was our first time here and he made sure to walk us through the menu and highlight some of the dishes based on our likings. Will definetely be coming back and recommend this place to our friends and family. read more

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

Cha Cha's has long been our go-to spot for everything from girls' nights to special occasions. The service is consistently great, but our most recent visit really stood out. Our server, Carlos, made our late-night dinner feel truly special. We were greeted immediately and given a great rundown of the specials and their signature dishes. The food came out quickly and was exactly what I was looking for. Carlos is a great reminder of why we love coming here--we're already looking forward to our next visit! read more

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Watermelon margarita. Crispy Shrimp & Calamari. Empanadas - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California

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

Came here for a post-dinner dessert and drinks stop. Churros and tres leches cake were very good. Cadillac margarita well made. Cha Chas margarita not so much. Service is great. read more

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Had the Thursday fajitas special. Chicken was very good, but the onions and peppers were cooked down too much and had little texture. The salsas were very good and the overall experience was positive read more

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

Having had Mexico styled cocktails and food in 9 countries, I still found myself describing the cerviche to the manager as nuanced and brilliant. Their combo cerviche is like a well done cocktail of flavors and textures. Bravo. As far as bartending and cocktails, they really worked hard to please and I give them a lot of credit and gratitude for that effort. The pours and ratios need to be more consistent though. Good, no great, Tequilas deserve perfect ratios of cien por ciento, Cointreu, lime juice and chilled glass. Enjoyable bar and food. Salud read more

Sorry, but the food was inedible. The service was okay but when I returned my meal after the first bite the server just let the dish sit where it was until I asked him to move it and told him again I wouldn't be eating it. I didn't pay the check but I believe we were still charged for that dish. My friend ordered calamari and some other fried foods, The calamari was good but the others were soggy. We ordered empanadas and they were horrible. Even the guacamole lacked flavor and the chips weren't fresh tasting. I also had a virgin margarita that tasted like sugar poured into a glass. That said, I loved the restaurant's atmosphere. It is very open and I liked the seating arrangements. Maybe they just had a bad night but I would definitely hesitate if asked to come here again. Sorry. read more

The food was great. They have daily specials. We tried the enchilada specials and they were delicious. The chips and salsa are very good. Carlos was our waiter and did a great job. He was very nice and attentive because we were downing the chips. Nice outdoor patio to sit and eat at. read more

Great service from Carlos , He accommodated us and was friendly . The food was delicious especially the Sherry / pine nut dressing . Carlos made great food recommendations and brought our dinner with wonderful discussion read more

This is my second time here and the food was delicious. Great vibe. Love the music. Carlos our server was super nice and took great care of us. Thank you Carlos! read more

Cha Chas Latin Kitchen never disappoints! Our server, Carlos, is consistently friendly, attentive, and responsive no matter how busy the restaurant gets. The food and drinks are delicious...it has become our go to spot! read more

This is our second time here. And it was amazing both times. Our server was Miguel. He is so friendly and attentive. The food is fresh Service is quick, in the ambience is great, with a combination of indoor that opens to the outdoor. Highly recommend! First time here we have the carne Asada and enchilada combo, both were so good. This time we had the braised short ribs, which were a bit spicy and the roasted chicken which was 10/10, the side of veggies almost topped the chicken that's how tasty they were. read more

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

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ChaCha's Kitchen never disappoints. Great vibes, drinks and service. We recently dined for a girls night out and to celebrate some wonderful news for our friend. Carlos was great and so accommodating as we were waiting for our full party to arrive. He was very attentive and kind. Wonderful service from him! We had a great time! read more

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

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Had the most amazing service experience by our server Carlos. He was attentive, enthusiastic, and easy to talk to. He made sure our party was constantly being taken care of. And all food and drink recommendations were amazing. Thank you Carlos! read more

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

We usually have a great time at Cha Cha. The staff in the past have always been very nice and accommodating. Today was different. Our server moved some of our personal property without saying a word to us. He then said hello. I ordered the Torta. It was basically a bun with meat in the middle. Recalling what I had read on the menu, I felt the sandwich was missing a few ingredients. I asked to look at the menu again, but our server asked me why? He then refuted what I found on the sandwich, which you can see from my picture, was missing guacamole and salsa. Since he refused to get the menu for me, I chose another item -- taco and enchilada, and the food was great. After our meal, our server took my credit card and kept it for fifteen minutes. He never returned. I had to ask for the manager since our server never came around. The manager did her very best to make things right. I appreciate that. Here are a couple things I would like to say to anyone who is serving me: 1. Do not touch my stuff. It is mine, not yours. 2. That sandwich was not what was advertised. I have a right to look at the menu again to verify what I purchased. 3. Please return to me my credit card quickly. It is mine, not yours. Please value my stuff. I am no stranger to quality Mexican food including tortas. They should be flavorful and juicy. What I got was dry and bland. It lacked guacamole, a creamy sauce, salsa or pico, and cheese. The carnitas was dry and tasteless. There was no seasoning. Salt and pepper would have helped a lot. I found the cheese enchilada was excellent. The beans and rice were also very good. The taco was okay. I hope to return for a better experience. read more

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Torta was dry and bland. - Mexican Near Me - Irvine, California