We came on a Thursday night and it was packed! We ended up sitting at the bar and the service was very friendly and helpful. I ordered the pepino margarita and my husband ordered the house margarita and both were pretty good but they weren't as flavorful as I thought they'd be. For food, we ordered the pork belly tacos and let me tell you, these were DELICIOUS! The salsa that they put on them is amazing! The tacos were SO flavorful and had just the right amount of tanginess. My husband ended up ordering a second plate! The bar is very nice and it's a cool vibe inside. It's a great place for date night or just hanging out with friends. The prices are pretty high though, and there aren't too many options on the food menu so I probably won't be coming here too often. Overall the food was good, drinks are alright, and prices are high. Would I come back? Maybe, it's a little too pricy for my taste but the food and service were good so eventually I might make the trip again. read more

Chaak Kitchen - Pork belly tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Tustin, California

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AMBIENCE Their decor and lighting are top tier and on point *chef's kiss*. This restaurant is the definition of aesthetics and you wouldn't know this place was here! I've been to that area plenty of times without knowing about the restaurant. PARKING Not the best, I didn't see a lot nearby, just street parking so plan on coming early to find a spot. SERVICE I think this is where they fell short - along with other reviews that I've read. Our server Erica was delightful and nice. She checked on us plenty of times throughout our meal to make sure we were okay. The part that fell for me was not regarding her. Having a Michelin star and being on the bib list, I thought there would be a little more "presentation" when we got our dishes. For example, when our ceviche came out, the guy in the suit just placed it on our table, said "here you go", and went back to the bar to chat with the group of employees that were standing around. There wasn't even a small "here is your CEVICHE, enjoy". Usually with restaurants of this caliber, they would at least give an intro or some ingredients or what flavors are on the dish. He seemed important cuz he was wearing a suit compared to what everyone else was wearing but it wasn't what I expected as my first dish on my table from a restaurant that had high expectations. And it wasn't like he was busy doing other things... he just went back to the bar to talk to employees. Kind of disappointing to be honest. FOOD We ordered Ceviche, Tacos, and Clams. They were all fresh with flavor and made of quality ingredients. We did ask for a refill of our chips for the ceviche (one reviewer said it was free) but saw a "kitchen appreciation" charge on our tab... not sure if it's related. read more

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I hate starting reviews with, "I really wanted to love this place.." but I really did. The subpar service, mediocre food, and high prices leave much to be desired. The location itself is on point, with a great setup along with swanky and Mayan themed decor, it seems like a great place to grab a drink. FOOD- It wasn't necessarily that the food was bad, it was just 'meh'. For the prices, I expected a bit more. Ceviche Campeche (2/5)-octopus, striped bass, tomato, avocado, leche de tigre | $19 Lacking on flavor. Probably some of the worst ceviche I've had, but points for the amount of seafood they put in the dish. I've had a lot of Mexican, Peruvian, and Ecuadorian ceviche, so definitely open minded, but just wasn't impressed. CHAAK Cesar (3/5)- baby gem, epazote chimichurri, quemado caesar dressing, pecorino romano, corn nut crumble $17 Presentation was pretty cool, and I enjoyed the flavor of the dressing, but there was definitely too much added. I thought the salad was good, my husband wasn't a fan. The type of shredded lettuce reminded me of what you would get on a taco. Empanadas (3/5)-oaxaca cheese, epazote, habanero-romesco salsa $16 I enjoyed the different spin of breading, tasted like a corn meal breading. I felt that these empanadas lacked flavor, though the salsa helped with that. Reminded me a bit of tex-mex salsa flavoring. Cochinita Pibil (2/5)- achiote smoked pork shoulder, au jus, avocado puree $42 Definitely a good portion, with a good amount of unique spices and flavoring, I just wasn't a fan. Definitely need more tortillas. Avocado puree had zero flavoring. SERVICE (1/5)- Server had a bad attitude, was not attentive, wasn't polite, and didn't really have much in the way of recommendations. If we were at a fast food joint, this would be expected. Maybe it was an off day, who knows. Overall, not the best dining experience. May give it another shot, just because I love this area in Old Town Tustin so much, hope they step their game up. read more

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Food and service were exceptional. Our server, Maya, was super attentive and helpful with recommendations. We ordered the ceviche, empanadas, pork belly taco and Cochinita Pibil - way too much food for 2 people. All were good but if I did a do-over, I would skip the empanadas and pork belly tacos and it would have been just right. read more

Wow the food was fantastic. We went there for my husbands birthday. Everyone left with a 10 rating including the children.

Wow ! Highly recommend reservation for 24 reserved in advance due to party size we chose the food items off Prix Fixe menu easy to communicate. The service was great server Derek and wait staff were on top of it we were running late they were accommodating the ambiance/seating was perfect. All guests were raving about the food and drinks! It wasn't just a lunch it's truly an experience I am so happy to have hosted this lunch at Chaak for my family and friends. read more

Came to CHAAK Kitchen as I was told this restaurant received a Michelin star, so I wanted to see what the hype was about. Staff are are friendly and efficient, offered multiple recommendations so we went with their choices. We did come during brunch, so we unfortunately missed out on the full menu options. Notable mention for food goes to the empanadas and the Almejas al Vapor Picantes (clams). Both delicious options, empanadas are soft with a crunch when you bite in, and the cheese filling is fantastic, while the clams had a nice sauce to accompany the dish. My main course (Cochinita Pibil) was good, but I was expecting more. The quality of ingredients is there, but there was something missing, maybe some tart sauce to cut the richness of the pork fat. I wish they did have some sort of spicy sauce/salsa cause I was searching for one. If this was just based on the food, I'd probably go with a 3-star, but when you take into account the staff/service, and the ambiance/decor, it gets bumped up to a 4-star. read more

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this place is so cute! the bar was a great place to have dinner. food was beyond delicious.

The food here was amazing for the most part, but what was really lacking in our visit was the experience. We came here for a date night on a Friday night, and got here a little early so decided to order a drink (orange margarita) at the bar while we waited for our table. The drink was brought out once we were seated but it was a house margarita so I asked them to remake it. When the new drink was delivered, it honestly tasted like a house margarita that they just threw a dried orange into. We also got a spicy margarita, which was almost overwhelming spicy as I could hardly taste anything aside from the spice. Don't really recommend getting drinks here. We also had to wait like 10 minutes to get any water and I had to ask. Even chilis brings out water when you're seated. The time it took to bring each plate out sort of also took awhile. I appreciated that they waited until you finished one dish to bring out another, but between our 2nd and 3rd dish we probably waited 10 minutes. The food is where our experience improved. The ceviche was very flavorful, although a tad too salty and lime forward for my taste. The pieces were also too large in my opinion as it was hard to fit everything in one bite so sometimes I ended up with a bite of just cucumber and tomato with no fish. The lamb huarache was the standout dish to me. The flavor combination of smoky, a little spicy, and a hint of sweetness was the perfect balance to the richness of the lamb. The steak was perfectly cooked and the potatoes were unexpectedly delicious as someone who doesn't typically gravitate towards them. Overall, I'd still come back to see if maybe our experience was a one off it wasn't quite up to par for what I'd expect at this price point, but I'm looking forward to exploring more of the menu. read more

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Decided to host a birthday dinner of 10 guests+ at this restaurant and it did not disappoint. We were able to try a lot of food as it seems like a family style type of restaurant. Everything was really good, we especially loved the brazino and the perfectly cooked steak + potatoes. Out of all the dishes, the only thing we didn't care for were the sausages. It tasted dry and grainy(?). Maybe that's how it's supposed to be but we are not used to that texture/taste. I do wished they have more whiskey-cocktail selections but they do have variety selection of whiskey if you want to order them individually. Service was great, it was slightly slow on the bar part but it did seem busy so we understand. What more can you ask for? This is a must come back restaurant. read more

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I've been here a few times and always sat at the bar where I received great recommendations for tequila straight on the rocks. The bartenders are nice, helpful and accommodating. We recently came here and tried some food: pork Belly tacos, empanadas, tamal colado, flat bread, but I wasn't a fan of the Turkey blackened chilmole. Everything else though was super delicious and a definite go-to spot for trying a variety of tequilas. read more

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This restaurant is located in a cute little town with many neighboring shops. Parking is limited, however there are street parking available which is a small walk from the restaurant. Service 2/5: I dropped in on a late afternoon and asked for a reservation for 2. I saw the crowd and of course I knew it was going to be a long wait, which I don't mind. While waiting, I went to neighboring stores (a 5 min walk) to browse around. As I was browsing, I received a call saying my table was ready, but I mention that I had to check out and walk back, they told me they can wait. I started rushing and pacing back but when I told the hostess up front she said my table had been "paid out." Quite unsure what that means, but that was really strange. The lady then told me to wait another 15 min before I can get seated. I proceeded to see larger parties that came after me get seated which I hope to assume already had a reservation. Anyways, it took 20+ min before we got seated, in which we were seated on the front patio deck in the back corner next to a bunch of dead plants. I was ready to order, I waved down a guy and he said wait a min. I didn't know a min mean 15 min to get my order taken. I understand they are busy, but if this is the case, perhaps the restaurant should look into hiring more workers. After taking my order it took another 20+ min for the food to come out. All that wait would've been worth it if the food was actually good, but guess what??? It was not. Food: 3.5/5 (this is all up to preference, but the price and quality did not match up) I ordered ceviche, beef tartare, pork belly taco, bone marrow corn. All of these are definitely acquired taste. Ceviche: 4/5 Sauce was incredibly sour, in like a too much lime way. The fish however was fresh so that is where the 4 comes from. I just found the sauce to not be as good as other places I've tried. Beef tartare: 3/5 Weird is an understatement. I could not tell whether it was good or if was bad. It was definitely the most unique tartare I've tasted. I however, hated the weird sauce they had on the side. The portion was filling though, but I do wish they had other chip options. Pork belly taco: 2/5 Absolutely not!!!! Horrible. It must be the chef's bad day because this was not it. You cannot tell me you eat this and go yum, cause it made me go bleh. The black sauce on top was so weird I had to make my plate look unappetizing by scraping off all the sauce. The pork belly on the other hand was so dry? Have this chef ever made pork belly in their life. How could it be so dry??? Unbelievable! Bone marrow corn: 4/5 If you could not put together bone marrow and corn then you should pack up and leave. I think there was nothing spectacular in particular about this dish as it tasted basic. Nothing wowy, but I did find it was too drench in oil and too strong on the burnt taste. Overall, the vibe was off on this place. I would not come again !!!!!!! read more

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Food 5 STARS! Service 5 STARS! Ambiance 5 STARS! We hosted my fiance's birthday here last night. Don/Omar were very accomodating and helpful in planning that evening's celebration. Food was delicious and the portion was generous. We especially loved the tamal colado and New York strip steak! Service was top notch! Our server did an amazing job making us feel comfortable and making sure we have what we need. Our water cups were always filled! The other servers would come by to take away dirty plates and give us new ones. We're all very impressed with the outstanding hospitality! Ambiance was chic and modern and we loved the vibe! You can definitely come here and dress up classy and be stylish. The lighting was warm and romantic but not too dark. The pricing was fair as well! It's the perfect place to host events! read more

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Food lacks flavor and service was slow. Odd flavor combinations that don't work and gentrified dishes. Price doesn't match flavor and wouldn't recommend for special occasions. read more

The food was more than great. Our server walked us through the menu and recommendations as this was our first time at this restaurant. The vibe during our dinner was what we were looking for, relaxed and welcoming. We made reservations for a party of 4 for dinner, a few days prior. We tried 4 different plates, which all were delicious (some were on the spicier side, ask before if you don't do spicy): Ceviche Campeche Empanadas Cochinita Pibil Sausage Huarache *all sharable We also had dessert but can't remember the name of it Downside: Parking I don't think they have a parking structure for the restaurant. Unless we just didn't see one. We used street parking. read more

This place was recommended to me when I asked for new or particularly delicious restaurants in Orange County. I've taken several people there and we all love it. Clams are excellent. Drinks are great too. read more

They have a great brunch and delicious dinner. Service was fantastic. It is a fun ambiance. The fish for dinner was amazing and the empanadas too. read more

Food and drink here are always very good. The Cochinita pabil and the pulpo iare my go to dishes. Also the tequilas are too good to pass up read more

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This place is fun, hip with good vibes and great food! The environment is loud so might not be ideal for a business meeting or date night - you just have to project your voice the entire night. Not a big deal. Suggestion for the restaurant turn the music down just a tad. The outdoor patio is a nice option, however, when it's hot outside it's not a place you want to be anyway. Sometimes that area is closed. My two favorites are: Banzino is a must try- they de boned the fish so all you do is eat and enjoy. It comes with different sauces on the side for you try. The camarones is a wonderful dish. The flavor of the shrimp was amazing and the blackened, a crispy rice that they paired it with had its own flavor and together it was fantastic! I would say one of the best tasting dishes on the menus! Tonight we ordered: - a salad (sounds boring right? Not even! The flavor was so good) -dish with turkey in it - wow also good -banzino, one of my favorite. Also the fish tasted so fresh which made all the difference -shrimp dish, best dish and must try -empanadas was so flavorful. Only if you like cheese :) Top it off, we tried a refreshing coconut based drink (non alcoholic) that was so tasty and fun! I have had their cocktails before and they are all wonderful as well. Parking can be a challenging. Give yourself time to park and you walk towards the restaurant. Every single dish had it's own unique flavor and everything on the dish paired perfectly well together. A perfect match! Some might say twin flame :) read more

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Indoor and sometimes outdoor table service. Excellent Mexican food with attentive service. Recommend the Pescado a la Talla: seasoned & cooked perfectly and served with fresh tortillas. Their chips are big and crunchy. I appreciate how prompt they are with bringing water to the table. Their French press coffee is excellent. Sometimes the indoor seating can put you in a spot with the sun in your eyes--they have an unusual ceiling situation going on--so bring a hat if you're there in the middle of the day. read more

There were issues related to seating our party of two, even though we had reservations. As Seniors, he had some specific needs, but the staff was quite insensitive in addressing these needs. Eventually, after some scrambling, we were given a suitable table with the caveat that we not stay longer than 2 1/2 hours. That is simply unreasonable--we had no intention of staying anywhere close to that length of time and, in fact, we stayed just over one hour. A non-issue had been turned into a stressful experience. On the other hand, the food was excellent and the service was also very good. read more

Such a cute/ trendy dinner spot , decor is beautiful inside with natural greenery throughout ! TIP: Definitely make reservations ahead of time , it'll save you a lot of waiting.. to get seated inside we waited less than 10 minutes which to me is worth it and not bad at all! SERVICE 10/10 , while we were waiting we got a drink at the bar, bartender was super nice and outgoing... Same goes for our server, shout-out to Ashton! EATS 8/10 Pulpo al Guajillo - this was the charred octopus with red chorizo with a garbanzo puree underneath, octopus was cooked perfectly / very tasteful dish Coliflor - roasted cauliflower, citrus mojo de ajo, chile aioli, pistachio dukkah - MY FAVORITE dish of them all! The cauliflower was a bit charred but it was perfect not burnt, combine this with their version of a chipotle sauce - oh yeah cleaned this dish up quick! Esquites - grilled corn, bone marrow, lime, cilantro, pecorino .. bone marrow didn't have too much on it, wish it was a little bit bigger so we could get more but we were still taste it throughout one mixed , very good and rich. Castacan -confit pork belly tacos, recado negro salsa. The pork belly was so crispy outside and was melt in your mouth tender inside, definitely a dish you must get. Salbute Pato Ahumado / cherrywood smoked maple leaf duck, duck chicharron. Probably my least favorite dish, it was a bit on the dryer side .. at this point I was already full and just took a bite lol DRINKS 10/10 Jalapeño & Pepino Margarita Sour Orange Margarita El Jefe - mezcal base Copal - mezcal base Drinks were bomb, refreshing and flavorful ! read more

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The entire service and experience at this restaurant was really great. My boyfriend and I had a little date and I'm so glad our server told us that it was family style so we can order a bunch of plates and share off of them. I can't exactly remember our server's name, but I believe it was Lisa or Linda and she was spectacular. She made sure that our orders came in a timely manner. I appreciated how she said most of the dishes are made by order so it was best to order everything first and she will time it out and bring the rest of the dishes slowly so we can enjoy each dish one at a time. The wines from Mexico was very good, more on the medium body side! read more

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Excellent service by attentive, knowledgeable staff. Food was authentic, prepared with care and very well presented. Mexico offers a plethora of cuisines, that are not very well represented on this side of the border. However, Chaak Kitchen does an excellent job by creating the opportunity to explore another facet of it beyond Taco Tuesday, beans and rice. The atmosphere is lively and upbeat. If one prefers a quieter area for conversation, definitely request outdoor seating. read more

Incredible...phenomenal...amazing... I could go on but if you already Chef Gabbi's name the you know what I mean. Finally made it to Chaak and I'm just wondering what was I doing with my life. It was a special occasion so of course I browsed the menu and new I was doing all in. Wonderful drinks made by Jake, who was very friendly and pleasant as well. Hibiscus margarita and the Riveria were both fantastic. Starter:Hiramasa -Super fresh and clean flavors Dinner: NY strip ($92) worth all of those Pennies. It reminded me of a steak I had in Venice, Italy so I will definitely be back to Chaak to have this before I got back to Italy. (Also comes with potatoes) Carrots: simple but very delicious and spicy side to the steak. Dessert: Ixcacao. If you love chocolate you'll love it, you'll just wished you saved more room to be able to finish it. Hazelnut ice cream and a rich chocolatey mousse. You had me at cacao. Everything top to bottom was dreamy! Service was impeccable. Chaak knocks it out of the park & I can't wait to go back again. read more

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This cute restaurant is located in old town tustin. We came here for our wedding anniversary dinner. It's highly recommended to make a reservation using open table. They're packed during dinner time and we waited for 10 / 15 minutes to be seated. We ordered bunch of appetizers to share. Pork belly tacos: Comes on a corn tortilla with vinaigrette marinated pork belly. The taste is super crispy and flavorful. 5/5 Bone marrow grilled corn: Marvelous, charcoal grilled corn with the richest bone marrow. The flavors work perfectly together. 5/5 Steam clams with herbal sauce: Comes with avocado and their homemade bread, omg, what unforgettable flavors. The bread tastes like life after you have been starving for weeks and that's your first bite. The clams have an earthy, muted taste that really works. 5/5 Duck confit tortas are tasty but duck is light flavored and a little too salty. Still very good but compared to the other dishes something seemed lacking. 4/5 The beignet dessert was pretty disappointing, just tasted kind of bland and we ended up not finishing. The chocolate sauce was unremarkable. I will say the caramel sauce is the best I have ever had. 2/5 I have never tried Yucatan cuisine before Chaak, they are definitely using a lot of spices that I have never tried and can't name them either. The restaurant has such a good cultural vibes and great music. No matter how you are dressed, you will fit right in here. It is such a gem place for date night, girls night and any type of celebration. read more

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This is a special meal you'll savor long after you leave. Which is all you can ask for from a great restaurant. The esquite with bone marrow may easily become your new obsession. Parrillada plate - juicy grilled chicken pibil and a really uniquely seasoned smoky sausage that contrasts beautifully with the arrachera skirt steak. The grilled octopus is the most tender you'll probably ever have. Guava gelato - it's been months and we're still talking about it I left Chaak wanting to sing it's praises to everyone I know. If you're a local who wants to support the best of the OC food scene and haven't been, I can't recommend them enough. read more

Liked the enchiladas (smoky chipotle plus smooth cheese, avocado, sour cream) and roasted potatoes. Had non-alcoholic beer. Pork shoulder looked good, as did fish. Yucatán style. Chaak is a Mayan deity. Pleasant and helpful service by Orlando. Setting is first rate - great place for fun boisterous time with friends. read more

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One of the best experiences for a nice lunch I've had in a long time. The ambience is five star and the food is as well. Ceviche is the best. I had the clams and a trio of their puffy tacos. Skip the mole. But everything else was perfect read more

Vibe was super fun, bartenders nice but food was just ok, super spicy and the waitress was SO rude.

Nestled in the cutest little downtown part of Tustin! There was a line out the door when we arrived so I knew this place was gonna be awesome! They have a great little outdoor patio and inside a super cute bar with canopies that open to the sky. The bartenders are super attentive and were continually making sure we were being taken care of. For drinks we ordered the tamarindo con Chile (great smoky flavor with mezcal), the chimay grande beer and the left coast tangerine beer. All good options Food we ordered based on previous yelp reviews: the pulpo Al guajillo; beware that this does have a spicy kick to it! The octopus was very tender and my fiancé, who doesn't like octopus, stated it was delicious! Comes with chorizo and a hummus sauce. Definitely a good choice! Also ordered the almejas Al vapor picantes; my favorite dish of the two! Has this yummy cilantro lime brother that is absolutely amaaazzziiinnggg with the focaccia bread dipped in it. A must order! Will be back to try more entrees based on the experience we had! read more

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On Jan. 6th, 2024 our friend invited me, my husband and another couple to try this restaurant. And since my birthday was just a few days away, they treated us for dinner, the staff were nice, lovely ambience, great drinks and cocktail selection. We had a few appetizers, the empanadas were great, ceviche campeche was good. We ordered our main course, then one by one the orders came except mine (Pollo Pibil). Most of them on the table were halfway through their food, so our waiter checked the kitchen. He came back and apologized that the waiter gave my food by mistake to another table. By the time my food came, everybody else on the table was done eating. And because they rushed with the chicken I ordered, some section of the leg was still bloody. Our waiter came and apologized again and told us they will take the chicken out from the bill. Fast forward, tonight (after 3 wks) we came back with our friends again to give it another shot. We had Empanadas for appetizer and ordered cocktails. I ordered the Smoked Chicken Salad, my husband ordered the Parillada Yucatan, our friends ordered the Salbute Pato Ahumado and Castacan. My husband's order came first, our friend's next. I waited patiently, and I also want to see if our waiter will notice. So while waiting my husband shared his food with me, and for the 2nd time around the waiter came when everyone was almost halfway through their meal. He said he will check the kitchen. And sure enough it came when everybody's done eating. The waiter apologized but gave no explanation why a salad took longer than the other dishes. I was already full from the food shared to me on the table, so I just asked them to box it for me. I don't think we'll come back in this place, especially it happened twice in a row of forgetting my order. They should improve their system on cross checking orders, and be more attentive especially if they see 1 person in a group not having a plate of food when everybody else were eating. read more

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Used to be better when they were in their earlier stages. Customer service and quality of food mostly is going downwards, unfortunately.

I have been wanting to go to Chaak for some time now since they are highly recommended by a colleague who usually has good taste. I hear they are usually busy but I was lucky to squeeze in an 8:30pm dinner reservation on a Friday night via Open Table. Parking in this downtown Tustin area can be challenging so I recommend arriving a little early to search for parking. We found street parking a little bit away and walked over. The restaurant has a glorious bar area, interior seating and exterior seating. They have that dark ambiance but it was a bit loud for my liking. It gets annoying to keep asking people to repeat what they're saying since it's so loud you can't hear them. Starting off my friend had the Chaak House Margarita ($11.50) that was pretty bland and uneventful. I had their Guava Brava ($14) since I love guava and it comes with tequila, passion fruit and cranberry. This drink was vibrant and beautiful but it was extremely sweet and I was missing the guava essence. Our waiter was nice but I felt like he kept walking off before I was done talking or was at moments clumsy with the dishes. We actually took his recommendations and I'm not sure that was a good call. Meal is served family style so things will come out as they are ready. Esquites ($16) - I had my eye on this and it was the reason why I've been wanting to come here. These esquites is grilled corn with lime, cilantro, pecorino and BONE MARROW! Delicious. Easily the best thing I ate all night. If this was the only thing I had here, I would be more satsified with this place. Salbute Pato Ahumado ($21) - Comes in an order of 3. This has cherrywood smoked maple leaf duck, salpicon, mocajete and duck chicharron. The description sounds good and it was highly recommended. Expectations versus reality... The first bite was bland and I was confused. The second bite was flavorful since all of their sauce was only in one spot in the center. Nothing special. Conchinta Pibil ($42) - Also highly recommended by the waiter and also a disappointment. This achiote smoked pork shoulder laid in au jus with avocado puree and house made tortillas on the side. In theory it should be good but the flavors were just not delivering for us. Contrary to popular opinion I did not enjoy this meal. I live pretty close by too and I don't care to come back. The entrees were so disappointing I didn't even trust them to order dessert. Like please give me the bill so I can get out of here. That's pretty bad. read more

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Michelin Bib Gourmand Awardee Chaak was the site of our most recent Fridate. It boasts of Yucatán-Mayan cuisine which we haven't tried before and what a delicious discovery it was! We ordered several small plates. Listed and ranked below are my "most favorite" to "won't order again": Pulpo al Guajillo $19: charred octopus, chayote, red chorizo and super duper tasty garbanzo purée Almejas al Vapor Picantes $19: little neck clams, green chorizo, super duper yummy herb broth, scallions and avocado Castacan $21: 2 confit pork belly tacos, negro salsa Esquite $16: grilled corn, bone marrow, lime, cilantro and pecorino cheese Tamal Colado $17: wild mushroom ragu, spicy pork sausage and scallions (This is a NO for me) Loved my cocktails and dessert for sure: Tamarindo con Chile $15: mezcal, orange, tamarind paste, agave Guava Brava $15: tequila, passion fruit liqueur, guava, cranberry Panna Cotta $12: a perfect sweet ending to wrap up a lovely meal i_therefore_conclude it was another successful Fridate. The ambience with a retractable roof, patio dining, modern interior, food quality and presentation makes it the best restaurant in Tustin. Alfredo was walking the floor making sure everyone's having a good time. Glad we reserved on Opentable as it gets very busy on Friday nights! read more

CHAAK in Tustin is incredible! The food is packed with flavor, the drinks are expertly made, and the service is always warm and attentive. I also have to mention how beautiful the bar and seating area are--such a stylish and comfortable space that really elevates the whole experience. It's one of my favorite spots in the area, and I can't wait to go back! read more

Phenomenal and delicious food! Talk about the ambiance and service about this place. Everyone was superb! One of my favorite dishes is the clams and the enchiladas Highly recommend this place. Make sure you make reservations if your looking for a table. Also bar setting is Available first come first serve. read more

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I've been here several times now and it's a great date night spot. We keep coming back for their whole branzino and bone marrow. Now I don't even really like most fish, and I def don't like eating whole fish with bones and all, but this is among the best we've had from the seasoning and flavoring. We love the bone marrow also, although that hasn't always been consistent. The server and chef however quickly fixed our bone marrow issues in the past. The cheese empanadas are an amazing addition as well. The only real downside is we haven't found a dessert here we love. Will def be back again. read more

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From the moment we arrived, to the moment we left, we felt welcomed, important, and well taken care of. The service was wonderful. Our server, Ashton, was very attentive. He helped us with suggestions on the menu, visited, and was there when we needed him. This was our first time at Chaak and wasn't entirely sure what to expect. Finding out the food was served family style was great. We ordered the 24 oz. Bone-In Prime New York Strip with, porcini recado, papas fritas, schug as our entree. We also added charred carrots with sikil p'ak verde, salsa macha, cotija. For desert we had the chocolate mousse which was very tasty. The setting was pleasant, but a little loud. Not annoying so, but like folks enjoying themselves having a great meal with friends. We will definitely be back for another wonder meal at Chaak. read more

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My sisters and I came here on a Friday night. We had a reservation, but when we got there we did have to wait a little bit. Just keep that in mind if you do have a reservation; you might still have to wait. Our waiter was beyond cool - 10 out of 10 for sure! I really dug his vibes. He did an excellent job taking care of us. The hostess was also great, friendly and kind. Overall, the service was great. Love the atmosphere and decor of this place. The bar set up is gorge and everyone seemed like they were having a good time. I know we had a good time! We each started off with the Guava Brava drink and let me tell ya, it was goooood! I haven't had a drink in a long time but a few sips in and I was feeling it. Lol. As far as food, we ordered: 1) Pulpo al Guajillo (Charred Octopus) 2) Castacan (Pork Belly Tacos) 3) Makkum Whole Branzino 4) Bone-In Prime New York Strip 5) Bombas I was starving when I sat down, so, I was eager to get some food in my belly. My sister who suggested this place, has been here before so, she already knew what to order and it all sounded amazing. "Sounds" and "tastes" are two different things but luckily they were both - the food sounded amazing and tasted amazing, probably even tasted more amazing that it sounded. I'm not really a "meat-eater" whatsoever but wow, was the New York Strip outstanding. I mean, we used a butter knife to cut it, so that should give you a good indication of just how luscious, tender, and melt in your mouth goodness it truly was! I will definitely be back! I recommend this restaurant to friends, family and whoever is reading this review. : ) I had a great time here! read more

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