I come here everytime I'm in Brooklyn - yes family lives near by but also because their food is so good I went with my sister who is a vegan and my father (we eat meat) to dinner here the other night. And no one left hungry. So many of the dishes can be vegetarian or vegan so they are so many options! The food and drinks are incredible and the vibe is just as good. Candles everywhere and they are smart to use velvety curtains to keep out the cold from the restaurant! read more

Chavela's - Flautas - A dish featuring yellow rice, black beans, and a burrito topped with sauce and cilantro, served with guacamole on the side. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I saw this place on the Michelin guide- def worth checking out!!! There is a long queue down the street it's so popular!!! Their chicken mole is the bomb. I got two mole tacos and a tinga taco, a sopa azteca and two birria tacos. They have an amazing habanero sauce, a lively atmosphere and delicious cocktails. read more

Chavela's - tacos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I leave nearby so I tend to come here to get some drinks and food. Waiters are usually chill and are always attentive to you. read more

Chavela's is my boyfriend and I's FAVORITE mexican spot!! The two times I've been there, we've had such an amazing experience. Our waitress she's always super friendly, I can't remember her name off the top of my head since it's been a while but will be sure to give her shoutout next time. The drinks here are always perfectly balanced, doesn't feel watered down. I definitely recommend the crab tostada, it's always super fresh and I even took one to go last time. Ambience is super nice if you're going for a casual dinner. Very laid back and the seating offers more space than other locations in the same neighborhood. read more

Chavela's - Crab Tostada - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This restaurant has the energy of a party as soon as you walk in . The bartenders are friendly and knowledgeable and don't miss the beef and fish tacos. Chavela's made good with the space by adding the outdoor dining merged into the facade. And when weather permits the actual outdoor dining is amazing. read more

Chavela's - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Delicious and amazing service! It is absolutely beautiful inside!!! Amazing authentic Mexican food and decor. They were playing the jams too! We went for brunch and I believe I got the tres leches French toast. Delicious! read more

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Fast and friendly service, super cute dining space, and delicious food!!! Solid experience overall :) Would come back for their happy hour and get some $4 tacos because the one I got for full price was goooooood. quesadilla was cheesy and flavorful yet not too salty. Salsa trio came with those huge chips, so fun! Ambiance is on the louder side, you can sit outside too but the streets are also loud LOL. quite dark and mysterious lighting read more

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Came here on a nice spring day. They had tables outdoors so we sat out to enjoy the nice weather. Only complaint is the tables are quite small and cramped. For starters, we ordered the trio of salsas which came with pico de gallo, salsa verde, and salsa roja, and chips. The green sauce was our favorite. I really liked their chips. We also got the taquitos de Cangrejo, which were delicious and crispy. For entrees, we had the camarones a la Mexicans and plato don carne. The plates were huge and our table was too small to accommodate all the dishes. But the shrimps were delicious and cooked perfectly. I loved the sauce. The plato don carne was DIY and fun to assemble. It was a delicious meal but I thought the service was subpar. read more

Chavela's - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Do not sleep on the Trout Guacamole. I'm still thinking about it - it was such a delicious combo. It was a busy restaurant even at 8:45pm on a weeknight but we didn't have to wait for a table. The place had live chatter and we loved the ambiance. Would be back! read more

Chavela's - Trout Guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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There's nothing better than a warm tortilla with eggs, avocado, and beans in the morning. The "Plato Don" here includes that, plus refried beans, potato hash, and queso fresco all in one massive plate! Down it with a cold Michelada as the Mexican music plays and you've got yourself an excellent brunch. read more

Chavela's - Plato Don Veg - A round wooden platter holds various Mexican dishes such as guacamole, salsa, beans, and roasted vegetables, with a stack of tortillas in the center. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Strolling by on a Saturday night, Chavela's was attracting quite a buzz with a crowd outside and an exciting party atmosphere inside! We decided to come back later for a late-night dinner (last seating was 11 PM). Chavela's has delicious food and cocktails - and with fabulous service. Our waitress Savannah even taught us some dance moves! If it's still on the menu, I recommend the Vida Verde cocktail - a mezcal & green chartreuse concoction. Can't wait to return to try some of their tequila and mezcal cocktails. The food and drinks were reasonably priced for the high quality of offerings. read more

Chavela's - Vida Verde Cocktail - Green Chartreuse, Cucumber, Mezcal - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Had a craving for Mexican food after a post Brooklyn Botanic Garden visit with Yelp friend Sharon. It's been about a year since I dined at Chavelas and recommended we eat here. We arrived at 4 and were seated right away. Chavela's has a nice menu with numerous options from tacos, burritos, enchiladas, flautas, etc. We skipped appetizers and just ordered our entrees. I ordered the Hibiscus Jarrito which unfortunately was bland. Our entrees arrived fairly quickly; too quickly because I had to have my entree reheated. Ten minutes later it arrived and not to be picky the rice and beans were still lukewarm. This seems to be a consistent issue which is a bit hard to comprehend since the restaurant was not so busy. Another disconnect was being charged fifty cents for lime. What is consistent is the friendliness from the waitstaff and servers. Our waiter, Sergio, was beyond accommodating and very nice. The ambience is cool and I love the bar. Unfortunately, Chavela's lost a star due to these small disconnects. read more

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We had a really nice time here yesterday after walking the lovely Brooklyn Botanical Gardens for over 2 hours! I was famished and Chavela's certainly didn't disappoint. My friend had cheese enchiladas and I opted for the chicken flautas as I needed something a bit less spicy. The dish had a fair amount of heat but the rice and beans perfectly offset that and I thoroughly enjoyed it nonetheless! The flavors were spot on and the presentation was colorful and appetizing. Our waiter Sergio was very sweet and attentive without being overbearing. Stellar service, atmosphere was fun and uplifting and the food was delicious and satisfying. Would definitely recommend. read more

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Corn tortillas were a little dry, flavors a little bland, horchata too sweet. I really liked their red salsa and would recommend trying their salsa trio! Service was just ok as our waitress had an amazingly positive attitude, but the hostess offered one group the bar to wait for their entire group to arrive while she blatantly told me I can't be seated until my whole party arrives read more

Chavela's - Tacos - beef, pork, chicken - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I always love coming to chavelas, I get the same consistent food service and good food. This time I went I wasn't too fond of the drink I ordered but that's my fault for not reading it, but the shrimp was delicious. The place still looked like it is in good shape and clean as well. read more

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I've been to Chavela's a few times now and it's always a fun time. I do have to admit that it's more a fun place to go for a hang rather than and amazing dining experience. That said, I was very happy to find a michelada on their menu and even happier that it was delicious. Their food is solidly good, not the best you'll have. I did have a delicious desert that was something of a banana cream pie. I'm sure I'll be back! read more

Chavela's - Guacamole Michelada - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I ordered the Plato Don and did not expect it to be so big! I actually thought it was more of a bowl situation but was pleasantly surprised by this. I ordered the chicken and steak combo and everything was so tasty. The meat was a bit chewy but had a nice flavor. It also came with large portion sizes so I ended up having leftovers. I had a passionfruit margarita and it wasn't anything to write home about. We went on a Saturday so it was pretty busy, but we only had to wait 10 minutes for a table. We had ordered guacamole and chips, but the server never brought it out. It is a pretty lively restaurant that many people in the neighborhood frequent, so I would be prepared to be seated closely to others and for loud conversations. read more

Chavela's - Plato Don Carne - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here for dinner with a party of four without a reservation on a Sunday evening. We didn't have to wait at all in order to be seated at a high top table. We really enjoyed the margaritas as well as the chips and guacamole / salsa. I ordered the shrimp al pastor quesadilla and did not mind my dish, but it was a little expensive for what it was. I also tried the short rib tacos, which were a little bit oily... But what really stood out to me about this place was the friendliness of the servers. For instance, one of the folks in our party ordered a dish and didn't realize that it came with pork, so they swapped it out for another type of meat, and still gave us the original pork tacos for the people in the party that do eat pork. All in all if I was in the area, I would not mind coming back here for dinner! The ambience was also really nice and cozy. read more

Chavela's - Chips and salsa/guacamole - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I went for dinner around 7pm and it was super busy. We only waited about 15 minutes for a table but it is tight inside. it was also quite loud so we couldn't really have much of a conversation. The service was fast for us even though it was super busy! Overall I liked the flavors of the food. The guacamole was one of my favorites, it was a very good balance of flavor, super delicious! The lamb and chicken flavors were also really good but the meat was just a bit dry. I did enjoy the rice and beans on the side of the flautas dish. read more

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*** 3.5 stars *** We came here after visiting the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and it was crazy fast. Despite a crowd, we got a table for two within minutes and our tacos also came out within minutes. The shrimp taco was okay (would pass next time) but the mole was great. Two were quite filling and a great deal at $5 and $6. Not the most authentic place, but it hit the spot! read more

Chavela's - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came to celebrate my sister's 30th ! Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious. So much flavor as well as the drinks. Our waiter Noel was so fun gave great service. There was good music good vibes. Will definitely be back soon :) read more

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Really solid Mexican spot in Crown Heights! I was surprised that my group 4 was seated right away on a busy Saturday afternoon. No complaints here tho! We were really impressed with the aesthetic -- it gave a traditional Mexican feel which was nice. We also really enjoyed our agua frescas! Shoutout to our server for recommending the strawberry one which was a huge hit at our table! Everyone enjoyed their food and the prices here are not bad at all. Definitely will try this place again when craving Mexican. read more

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Went for lunch. Nice looking place. Good interior ambiance. Sat outside which only has stools for chairs so not the most comfy for enjoying a meal. Service was okay. Staff to be honest didnt seem to be pleased to be there, or just really unenthusiastic. Why I gave a nice tip, might be because the stare one gets while they wait for you to choose which tip to give which started at 20%. My companion scolded me and said should have given less Food portion was small for price point. Taste was also very small. Sangria was not bad, but tony glass (once you remove all the ice). Very bland food. All in all it seems overrated and have no desire to return. Sorry did not take any pics. read more

Food: 3.9/5 The food was okay. We went there for brunch and we're hoping that regular menu items are better. I had the Huevo con bistec - the steak was a bit bland and the meal was small in terms of portion size. It was one egg. Service: 5/5 Very attentive and friendly. Things were run effectively and the staff made the experience very pleasurable. Ambiance:4.5/5 Pretty cozy spot with a bunch of personality. I love the decor in the bathroom. read more

Chavela's - Shrimp Soup - A person is using a spoon to eat shrimp soup with vegetables at a restaurant table, with rice and drinks visible. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Authentic Mexican brunch! My brother was in town so we stopped by Chavela's for brunch before visiting the Brooklyn museum. He got the Chavella's omelette and I got the short rib hash. We also had the guacamole appetizer. We enjoyed all of our food! For drinks, I started with the Carajillo Iced Coffee Cocktail and then switched to a few Spicy Margaritas which my brother was drinking as well. What's great about Chavela's is that the restaurant is large so we didn't have to wait like most we would at most brunch spots in the area. What sucks is that they don't have a bottomless cocktail option. read more

Chavela's - Chavela's Omelette, Short Rib Potato Hash, Spicy Margarita, Carajillo Iced Coffee Cocktail - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I came here for brunch on a Saturday. We arrived soon after opening so it was empty, but it filled up by the time we left. Our waiter was very personable and friendly. To drink, I had the Tu Mama Tambien and loved it. It was sweet and subtly smoky from the mezcal. I also had La Diabla. It was fruity, but a little too sweet for me. To eat, I had the Hurarache with vegetables. It was a hearty dish. The tortilla base was very thick and a little tough to cut, but it paired well with the peppers and fried eggs. The dish had subtle flavors so I appreciated that it was served with hot sauce. However, the sauce was fairly mild and could've used a bit more kick. My friends loved the smoked trout guacamole, which was a pretty unique offering. The regular guacamole was tasty. Instead of chips, they serve it with round, crispy tortillas that you can break into pieces for dipping. It was a satisfying meal! read more

I mean...if you from Cali, don't do it. Nice people. Good service. But uh...nah, fam. Food is very pretty but flavorless. I was socked. It is a fun atmosphere, really cute place. I see why folks come here, it's convenient to pop in/out while drinking in the neighborhood, and the food is not terrible. There is Plenty of indoor and outdoor space. Good for the solo diner to large parties. The chicken enchiladas, presentation nice but the chicken was not seasoned. Sauce was okay, but the side salsa was better and needed. read more

Chavela's - Hot sauce really good. Hella hot - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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*Sniff sniff* This may be the ticket for what I was looking for. Chavela's may possibly have the best Mexican in Brooklyn. Which again, is not saying much, but here we are. If you are looking for Mariachi style music, cute waitresses, platos típicos, and that Tex-Mex vibe and decor, this will not be it. This is more upscale Mexican, with modern twists, funky music, and funky decor. There is a cantina inside, but it feels more like a city bar than what you would expect to see in a more traditional Mexican restaurant. I tried a few things and the food has plenty of spice and flavor. The guacamole might be the best I have had here in New York. It has tons of flavor and even brings home a bit of spice. The tortilla soup feels high end in terms of presentation, but the tomatillos in the soup give it an extra bit of flavor. It could use more chicken though. The enchiladas are unconventional. They taste great and have plenty of filling. I should have gotten the chicken ones as they are served with rice and beans. Sorry, all enchiladas should be served with rice and beans. Additionally, all burritos should be served with an optional ladling of queso on top of the burrito, even if it means paying extra. Flavor is key here, and the full Mexican experience means you have experienced a multitude of spices and aromas to give your stomach an easy time to digest it all. Make sure you order your dessert properly. Mine was wrong and was forced to send it back. At least they were nice and took it off my bill. It gets plenty busy here on weekends, but I would not mind stopping here on a weekday for lunch, but of course ordering lunch. Now that my tears have dried, I can confidently endorse them and encourage you to come out to Prospect Heights and get a handle on some of this food. read more

Chavela's - Shrimp Enchiladas - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Not much to say about this place, was disappointed by the manager who approached to my table after complaining of the tree leches cake, I'm a chef with over 20 years of experience and when I tasted the cake was totally fine but the sauce they put under the cake was 100% sour, lemonade, he said he checked in the kitchen and it was fine. Need some training on tasting food here. Ambience was nothing out of normal. I can only say that the waiter was attentive all the time. I don't know if I should come back and give them one more chance and see better service starting with the host, and give a shot to the drinks which I didn't like that much. read more

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I will probably never come here again The food is not good at all. Ordered quesadillas and it was a deep fried taco like an empanada nothing like a regular quesadilla. The best thing I ate was the avocado taco everything else was not good. There is no seasoning on anything. They don't take reservations so you're waiting for like 30 minutes to get a table. Other than the food being bad they charge you for everything, we asked for limes they charged for limes, we asked for sour cream they charged for sour cream and never told us those come at additional cost. The customer service was good but other than that. I won't be going back. read more

They really need to improve in the food !! All the same and tasteless !!!!!! I don't know if I want to come back again read more

Chavela's - The torta was awfully not good !!! I wanted to give a second chance to this place !! But it keeps disappointing me - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I've been to Chavela's 100 times, yet it still surprised me. My first time ordering Plato Don Carne and it was so big that I was able to share with my boyfriend. He also ordered an additional pork taco & rice/beans, but when I saw the chicken & steak platter with rice, black beans, guacamole, cheese, salsa, & mini tortillas we were smiling from ear to ear & realized we didn't need it. I love options! Everything was good as to be expected, even though I wanted spice/ steak cubes. They did offer a black spice which has to be ghost pepper because wheeeeeeww! Also, I ordered a large agua fresca tamarind flavor. The drink was really good, but had a lot of small ice. My server was what people would call a gringo, but smiled from ear to ear while giving great recommendations like the platter and the diabla coctail (which was strong, beautiful and flavorful. Also, loved that the ginger wasn't overpowering.) And i always describe the venue as gothic romance. Think Co Co's Disney movie, but intimate and for adults. Two narrow seating areas, chairs with deep velvet, chandeliers, and dim lighting. Great for date night, but not formal. Great neighborhood spot with a great ambiance. Also, they have a great 4-7pm m- R happy hour. read more

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We were at the Brooklyn Museum and stopped in for lunch. We got seated right away. The place is cozy. Decorated with Mexican tiles and artwork. Fir drinks we ordered the Hibicus Agua Fresca and campachan Margarita and Sangria mixed together. For the appetizer, we ordered the ceviche. It can we 5 corn tostadas. All ingredients were fresh and quite tasty. Our meal included a chicken milanesa torta. It had lettuce, tomatoes,pinto bean spread, and avocados. The bread was fresh. It is made in-house. We also ordered the chicken enchiladas with green sauce. The dish came with rice and black beans. I was a little disappointed with the beans. Felt like they didn't have much flavor. The enchiladas were delicious! Lots of chicken. The green sauce was very good, too. We didn't have dessert as we were full. Great place for lunch or dinner. read more

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Amazing as usual. I love the service here. The food quality is consistent and they have great specials. The margaritas are also good. Not too sour and not too sweet! read more

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Delicious food. I had the pastel azteca with a side of black beans and rice. I enjoyed the layers of vegetables and tortillas and the flavorful sauce. The cost was about $25 before tax and tip. This was a great option for a low-key meal. read more

Popped in to pick up an item from a friend and didn't want to drink or eat a large meal so I got dessert. The tres leches seemed appealing and it was! Really nice portion and it was light and satisfying. Always passed by Chavelas and would like to visit again for their other items read more

As soon as me and my family came to dine in I was already flabbergasted by the ascetic of the restaurant. Amazing authentic music being played every minute, wonderful service always checking up on your table making sure everything is okay, finally the greatest part was the food. I would 110% recommend trying out this restaurant. read more

I love, love, love Chavela's vibes so I have to start my review with that! I've been coming here for years and it has only gotten better in terms of the experiences I've been having. I know they closed some time back for renovations and I think it looks very eclectic, while still giving a cozy and inviting aesthetic. I will start my review of the food by saying that while I understand that they have to cater to the neighborhood's ever-changing demographic, Chavela's still needs to keep in mind that the food is Latin American and should have some flavor. We can't be preparing dishes of Mexican/Latin American/Caribbean culture and having it taste like it was cooked without love (aka seasoning). I've felt this way for some time now, but held off on writing a review because I felt maybe I'd caught them on a bad day. But now I have to say something because it's been the last few times I've visited. I'm not saying it's "all bad" because that'd be a blatant lie. However, some dishes were lacking the extra umph they needed to be standouts. For example, the seafood empanadas: they were filled with shrimp, crab meat, baby spinach and served with roasted tomato salsa. The presentation was great! The flakiness of the crust was PERFECT! However, after biting into it, the thrill got lost. No flavor whatsoever. Bland! I was most excited for this because I am a seafood lover and I feel like it's pretty hard to get seafood completely wrong, but this dish missed the mark. It was SO CLOSE to being amazing! All it needed was a little seasoned salt, black pepper, seafood seasoning, all-purpose seasoning--ANYTHING! It was underwhelming. I'm hoping that someone will see this review and that maybe (just maybe!) they will put some flavor in it for the people who TRULY LOVE AND KNOW good food! The main course of Pescado a la Veracruzana was great--for me. It was salmon baked with olives, capers, tomatoes, sweet peppers and rice. I loved that dish! It's one of my go-to's. The salmon was cooked just how I like it, crispy crust, but well-done meat. However, my brother had the same thing and his salmon was undercooked. It was pinkish-red on the inside and he wasn't feeling it so he didn't finish it. Can't blame him! We're Jamaican. We're not eating half raw/half baked salmon. The drinks were delicious, as usual. I had a mezcal margarita, my brother had a strawberry margarita and my sister had a drink called La Fresa (blanco tequila, strawberry puré, luxardo, cava, lime). All in all, the experience was a good one. Just hoping for some more flavor to be added to the dishes. Yes, gentrification is happening, but the quality of the food shouldn't have to suffer. Sincerely, a Flatbush foodie! read more

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Very beautiful interior decor. Service was excellent. Drinks were very refreshing. However, the food had very small portions and was just bland. read more

The vibes here are fun, but food is kind of average. Like way too much tomato in the guac and aguachile. Giving Mexican food for gringos. I did really enjoy the the cricket guac option with the full size fried corn tortillas though! The waitstaff is really great and the ofrenda for dis de los muertos was beautiful read more