Came here for the future mother in laws birthday. Wonderful atmosphere and ambience, unfortunately my 'mild' stag party was the night before so I was a walking zombie. The future in laws and mrs ordered what looked like amazing jalapeño margs, which they downed with great joy and I looked on promising myself never to touch tequila again. We ordered the cauliflower and that was delicious, full of citrus and punch sauce. Unfortunately that was the last thing I could put down and pretty much spiraled into a silent dread, watching the clock til I could return to a pillow. However, they ordered the pork, both the dish and the tacos, which smelled amazing. I ordered a coke, which I think was RC Cola, but was solid as cola goes. I did take two bites of the taco before being swallowed with regret that I was too ill to eat said tacos. Anyway, will go back. read more

My besties and I went to brunch at Chaak today and we were so impressed. The aesthetic was beautiful, the drinks were delish and the food was amazing! Will be back read more

Chaak is absolutely WONDERFUL! Came here for the first time last week, and everything was incredible. We ordered the ceviche, esquites, empanadas, and the New York strip steak. So so delicious! I'll definitely be back on the regular :) read more

Super nice restaurant! It's been a while my husband and I wanted to try the place. We haven't been disappointed! The cocktails are very good, the food and the service is great! Love their decor, the patio and the atmosphere, it definitely adds a lot to the restaurant. We'll be back for sure. read more

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Ate there first time earlier this week. Very clean, opens out onto the street so lots of fresh air. If you are into Mescal they have a unbelievable collection of brands. The food Mayan was amazing we tried the appetizers and were surprised how big portions are. Duck tacos are amazing as well as the cabbage and beet salad. No desert needed. Our server Bella was amazing read more

This is a classy restaurant. It needs reservations otherwise the waiting time is an hour or two. The food quality is good and of course food portion is small. I loved the environment and hospitality of the staff. Thank you read more

The ambiance is great! The drinks are yummy and the food is very well done ! It's great for sharing dishes .

A little pricey but worth it. Have been here several times and never disappointed. The food is great. Service is awesome and the ambiance is very very nice. Great for a night out with friends or even a romantic night or just to impress your love ones. read more

Everything was so delicious! Loved the new cesar salad and ahi tuna special! Make sure to save room for dessert- chocolate mousse with caramelized bananas and Nutella gelato read more

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Super cute restaurant with great food, drinks and amazing bartenders! We ordered the cheese enchiladas, cauliflower, chicken tacos, beignets and panna cotta (not the names on the menu). All of it was so good! The panna cotta was one of the best ones I think I have ever had and I try it most the time if I see it on the menu. I can't say enough about the amazing service we received from Raul our bartender. The sour orange margarita was delicious! I would highly recommend read more

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Gabby and Patick; hit me up love everything. Sean and Diana end of the bar. Sriley@htsenvironmental.com read more

Unusual flavors. Nice brunch menu. Good service recovery. Social distancing ok but so so. Would return. read more

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The steak is amazing and so is the service ! Arguably the best restaurant in Tustin with the exception of Chang'an. Beautiful set-up as well ! read more

Food was delicious, drinks were good, service was friendly! Met up with a friend for afternoons snacks and adult beverages. We really enjoyed the empanadas (crispy and cheesy) and the chayote frio (fried and dusted with something spicy). We splurged on dessert (pictured) but can't remember the name, some kind of chocolate mousse goodness. The wait staff was attentive and friendly. We sat on the patio, perfect on a June afternoon. Two appetizers, dessert, three glasses of wine and two mimosas set us back about $100 (about $60 on alcohol). Money well spent read more

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I did not get the chance to get eat here. I'm glad we didn't. The host was rude. All the tables inside were unoccupied and he stated that all the tables were already taken up by reservations. I highly doubt that. Very rude and discriminating. read more

Gorgeous atmosphere, friendly service, but sadly not a big fan of their food. I'm Mexican and used to a variety of types of food, but my pet peeve with the food at chaak is it's so over the top with the amount of sauce they use and they don't have many options to choose from if you're on a keto or protein based diet. Too many flavors in each dish like they need to dial it back and let the food speak for itself rather that slap a ton of sauce on everything. Really great drinks and ambiance. Just wish I enjoyed the food more. read more

After dining here it made me realize why people go to restaurants it's not just about good expensive food That fills you upit's about the whole experience. From the moment of entry up until the moment you leave it was a fulfilling experience on top of the good food the moment you enter it's like you're entering into a little vacation haven it kind of gives me vibes of Cabo it just makes me feel like I'm on vacation I mean I'm sure the fact that the roof opens up probably helps with the entire experience. On top of that the server was absolutely amazing and helpful because the menu was not very user-friendly I would say for a first time diner I would definitely recommend you to ask for recommendations and we listen to the server we got this fish dish I think it was like 68 bucks and my fiancé and I shared that it made both of us so full we couldn't even order any dessert. read more

My husband and I make the trek out from Whittier to Tustin to have their food. The quality and flavor are always consistent.

Named after the Mayan rain god, this newer, upscale spot in old town Tustin combines great food and drinks with a warm and inviting atmosphere to match. The street-facing patio and the glass walls behind them revealed an open interior dining room with a large bar to the right. We were greeted promptly upon walking in and were escorted back to our table. As we walked back we could see the busy kitchen which was visible through the partition. Once we got seated, our server came by to greet and welcome us as we waited for the rest of our party to arrive. We started out with the grapefruit hibiscus margarita which had subtle notes of the aromatics infused into the tequila. They were refreshing and light and not too sweet as we thought might be the case. We also had the pepita hummus and chips and a roasted chicken salad. Both were delicious. The dip had a smoky and earthy savor with a hint of kick. The salad was light and fresh with a tart and tangy dressing. We ordered the half-chicken and pork for our main dishes and roasted cauliflower and corn with bone marrow as sides. Everything was really good. The cuisine is inspired by the Yucatan region so there were lots of smoky notes to both main dishes. The chicken looked a lot like Peking duck and was tender and juicy. The pork was also savory and tender and came with homemade tortillas to make small tacos. The two sides did not disappoint either. The cauliflower was a roasted half-crown and though a little intimidating to dig into, was really easy to eat. The fresh roasted corn was accompanied by bone marrow that could be used in place of butter. Overall, we had a great evening and the service was great. We're eager to go during the day when the roof panels can be retracted to experience that. If you're in the area, be sure to "check out Chaak!" read more

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Food was decent, ambience and service was great. My group got bad food poisoning the following day.

Food? Impeccable! And AMBIANCE? For first dates a man can't go wrong! SERVICE? Don and Isabel are amazing! A must-have-dessert venue! ONE OF ORANGE COUNTY'S BEST RESTAURANTS! read more

What wonderful dinner! We arrived about 5:45 on a Friday without a reservation and were told there would be an hour and 15 min wait. My son and sat in the lounge area to decide if we should. Ten mins later they came back to seat us. Maybe because he was 15 I'm not sure why but greatly appreciated. The staff was amazing and our server recommend the meat balls shrimp and enchilada. All were fantastic! Wish I had room to try more. Will definitely be back and can't wait to recommend to all My clients. read more

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Food was great! Service was a little slow for us this round but it was very busy. The manager also said he was trying something new with seating that night. Roof was closed due to rain but does open for a great atmosphere. read more

Edit : So I came here again on Sunday. I made reservations for 11am. My boyfriend and I arrived 8 minutes early . The doors were open so we walked and were able to check in with the hostess. We asked to sit on the couches and with much hesitation, and annoyance on her face , the hostess let us. (Although I recognize we were early , the restaurant was about to open ). Anyways at 11am others customers proceeded to come in. The hostess sat them right after checking them in even though they came after us. She sat a few parties ,completely ignoring us. I thought to myself "Maybe she had forgotten" so we stood up from the couch. I asked her if the table was ready. She turned to us looked annoyed, and said " I will seat you in a minute." So while the other customers sat inside , she proceeded to take us outside in the sun closer to the street. The restaurant was by no means at capacity as it was 11:10 ish at this point . So I asked if we could be seated inside. She rolled her eyes and sat us closer to inside but still outside. I want to note she did not give anyone else this same energy. This whole interaction did leave a negative impression. I don't want to believe this was racially motivated (as I was the only Black person at this time), but like I said , she didn't ignore the other customers. And had we not stood up , I believe she would have continued to ignore us. Although I was annoyed I was kind and didn't give her attitude even though she basically pretended we weren't there . I do not know if I will return. read more

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This was my first time dining at Chaak Kitchen and it definitely impressed me. This restaurant focuses on Yucatan cuisine which involves many different flavors and spices not customary to regular Mexican dishes. What impressed me the most were the corn pancakes as I did not think they could be any different from regular pancakes. They melted in your mouth so pleasantly and had a slight spice to them. The pizole had to be the next best thing. I have never had a broth with so much flavor but also brightness to it. I will definitely have to come back to try their other menus. read more

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No complaints! Super good spin on several traditional dishes. The food was great and staff is very patient and attentive. Parking can be a hit or miss out front, but there's usually plenty of parking on the small side streets nearby. read more

I have enjoyed eating at this place for a couple of years. I looked forward to our reservation yesterday but unfortunately the meal did not come close to my expectation. The Branzino and the meat and potato were good but the appetizers including the ceviche and the beef tartar were too spicy to enjoy. what set the mood off was a Macallan 12 that we had among other drinks and it came out to over $40 including tax before tip( that is a rip off compare to any other reputable restaurant ). I don't think I will be back soon. what a disappointment. read more

Excellent customer service and food was delicious. Pulpo Al Guajillo was my favorite! The dulce de leche ice cream was also a 10/10.

We came without a reservation on a Sunday evening. We were seated after a 15-20 minute wait. I ordered the cochinita pipil ($16) and arugula salad ($14). You get two salbutes for $16. They were very tasty, but I would have liked to have been able to mix and match. The arugula salad was delicious, but I was disappointed to only get about 4 lardons. They were yummy. The reason for the 3 star is I think it's a bit overpriced for what you get. I spent $39 something (inc. tip, tax and kitchen gratuity) for 2 dishes. I didn't order any drinks. That's pretty steep. Also the server was not very attentive to our table, and didn't really come to check on us. I'd also asked for a separate check, which she forgot. Apparently they only do 2 checks per table which is so annoying especially as most people pay by card. It just makes the divvying up at the end such a pain and puts a bit of a dampener on the dining out experience. I wish more places would adopt the system Snooze uses. It easily allows the customers to each pay for their own meal without the fuss of trying to work out who owes what at the end. read more

Great food , I just wish they were open for lunch everyday, so yummy. Their Bronzino is the best I've ever had especially the one at lunch with the tomatillo sauce. read more

Lovely spot! I only ordered the salad, so I won't give a 5 star rating until I return for lunch or dinner. I guarantee, I'll be back. The smoky chicken on the fresh salad was the perfect balance between subtle flavors of the vegetables and citrus dressing and robust protein packed with smoky goodness. I also enjoyed the unexpected mix of vegetables and nuts. I sat alone at the bar and felt restful and satisfied. It's a beautifully decorated place. read more

Expensive but very good. Great environment as as well and set in a great part of old Town Tustin. I'm yet to have a fish I didn't like. Bone marrow and ceviche are my favorite. read more

Wait staff was impatient and sparsely informative. Showed up at 2 pm and met with a brunch menu. Minimal selection. Good reviews therefore high expectations. Maybe we just went at the wrong time of day and got the wrong waiter. But what a terrible experience! We made reservations two weeks in advance. We were starving but left without eating a bite. read more

I am struggling to give them 4 stars. But overall the experience and the ambiance pushed me to give them 4 stars. This is the latest trendy place in Tustin. Very modern looking with open retractable ceiling. I needed a Spanish translator to read the menu... lol We ordered the grilled cauliflower, grilled octopus, vegetarian empanada and huaraches with squash, tomato, arugula, asparagus. Everything was good/ok but nothing that I can say wowed me. read more

Excellent food! To start Gray Whale gin n tonic (Christmas in a glass). Gourmet group of 6 celebrated with an array of tasting selection. Ceviche and mussels as the starter. Bone marrow and corn outstanding along with the smoked duck tacos. The mixed platter of steak sausage and chicken oh my goodness, absolutely wonderful. The roasted pork as they say "to die for". Mgr. Don and server Amelie made the Tuesday night so very delightful. Impeccable service. Our four guests said they can not wait to return. Our sincere thanks for all you did to make this so special. read more

Beautiful little space. Excellent service. Amazing food and cocktails. Honestly, my favorite restaurant I have tried in a long time. The pork belly confit tacos were the highlight. Will be back as many times as it takes to eat our way through the rest of the menu. read more

Only the whole fish was fantastic. Otherwise, the other entrees were not so great. Chicken was not juicy nor tender, very dry. The pork belly taco was also overcooked and hard. Octopus appetizer was okay, not great, had better in many other places. Gelato was not very creamy, had little ice particles, which made it taste like a store bought ice cream. read more

Not New Mexico Cuisine as Yelp advertised, but Yucatán. We adjusted. And glad for it. The ceviche was top of our scale of delights. read more

I've been to Chaak 3 times and every time I come it's incredible. The food, the ambiance, and the service is top notch and I always leave happy! The last time we came, we were taken care of by Alfredo, the manager. I had a larger group of 10 and Alfredo made sure my crew was well taken care of. He made exceptions for me and my group that truly made it a night to remember. Super Grateful. Our waiter was Ryan. He killed it. We asked for separate checks and he didn't miss a beat. He was fun, playful, and made some amazing food and drink recommendations for us to make sure we left super satisfied. The playlist was so great on the night we were there, and the floor manager even shared the playlist with my wife.... All in all, it was a 10 out of 10 experience. Highly recommend! read more

Update: 4 stars. Yes! Improvements were made and overall tasting experience was much better! We ordered a bunch of different items, all of which I liked. They also updated their menus to include a brief description of what the categorized items were! Esquite (grilled corn w/ bone marrow) - yum! Who doesn't like corn?? I really enjoyed this dish. This dish was so simple yet complex in tase and texture. The bone marrow mixed in really made it hearty and added a while other element to it without overpowering the corn's flavor. Even for those that are hesitant bc of the bone marrow, just try this dish! Really loved this and would order again. If you're a corn person, I definitely recommend this dish. Pollo pibil (panuchos) - these look like tacos, but the masa/tortilla have black beans inside, topped with chicken and picked red onions. Unfortunately, our friends mistook this as their dish, so I wasn't able to try it. However, they did say that it was their favorite dish out of it all. Ticin xic (fish taco) - the cod was a perfect combo of flakey but yet dense. It was cooked well and came with pickled bell peppers, maybe some julianned zucchini (? Not quite sure), a sliver of avocado, and a light drizzle of creamy sauce. A little more sauce would've been nice. My husband, who is a sauce guy, wanted a lot more sauce. Overall it was good, but I've had this dish prepared much better and more flavorful elsewhere, so it didn't quite win me over. Empanadas-another dish I loved! These empanadas were filled with just this dreamy, oozy, melted Oaxaca cheese. You get 3 empanadas per order. Definitely something I will continue to get here. Pollo pibil (main dish) - you get 1/2 a smoked chicken garnished with picked bell peppers and I think zucchini. Presentation of this dish was really nice. The chicken is smoked really well and the skin was cooked to a crisp, just the way I like it. The pickled peppers added a nice acidic contrast to the smokiness, but if you're eating this with the tortilla that is served with it, a side of sauce or something that would wet the pallet a bit would've been nice. My husband ended up asking for a side of sauce that came with the empanadas bc he said it was too dry. My friend, who also ordered this same dish, complained of its dryness too. I had the dark meat and didn't really eat it with the tortilla, so it didn't quite bother me as much, but I could see how just the chicken and tortilla was a bit drying. Dessert- I don't remember what these were called, but they were basically churro beignets. They came with 4 and a side of vanilla bean (I think) and chocolate dipping sauce. The vanilla bean outshined the chocolate, and I wish we had more of it. These reminded me of a sugared donut, but much lighter and fluffier. It was sweet, but not overly sweet, that had a nice crisp outside and fluffy soft doughy goodness in the inside. This was a nice finish to our meal. Drinks: house margarita, jalapeño margarita, watermelon beer, waterfall. Overall, drinks (margaritas) tasted SOOO much better!! The waterfall had more watermelon purée and had a kick to it, a complete 180 from last time. Same with the jalapeño margarita! There's a hint of cucumber that I loved and the glass rim was perfect! These drinks were very unique, refreshing, and delicious. For a party of 4 + drinks, our bill came out to $275. That may be my only major gripe, that the food/drinks are a bit steep for what it is. But overall, it's the price you pay for somewhere with great ambiance at a great location. read more

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