Chavela is the definition of a solid restaurant. The food isnt 5 stars but its really good. The drinks aren't mixologist but they are really good. And for the price Chavelas is a must visit. They have a great happy hour with 3$ tacos and $6 sangria $7 margaritas. The tacos are super juicy and tasty although they have more of a tex mex flavor than an authentic mexican flavor. However that tex mex categorizes Most of the food you'll get in crown heights. Where chavelas really differentiates itself is price and decor. Its beautiful place with prices that wont break the bank. read more

Chavela's - Carne asada and fish (tilapia) tacos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Love this place!! Great food, great drinks and great prices!! It's been a favorite of mine since I began frequenting it three years ago. I always come back for their quality food and attentive service. Their mushroom tacos are incredible even if you're not vegetarian and the guacamole Is a must-order. I usually get a mezcal margarita to drink or their sangria. I recommend this place to anyone for a fun date night or dinner and drinks with friends :) read more

Loved my experience here!!!!! So much that I had to order delivery the next day and it still hit! Went to Chavela's around 3pm for outside dining - got seated right away and they were kind about reseating us to avoid the sun. We also were allowed to have a dog with us (she did not sit at the table lmao). Servers were really kind and friendly and PATIENT with my indecisive friend lol. I ordered chicken taco and quesadilla - both super yummy and packed with meat. Only thing is the quesadilla seems a lot more like a flat empanada to me - but still delicious! Friends ordered the avocado, fish, and shrimp tacos and said those were also super flavorful. We got a pitcher of margarita for the table - tasty but I only got a little tipsy after 4 tall glasses of it. can't wait to go back Also all employees wore masks during covid and they had hand sanitizer velcro'd to each table read more

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Great Mexican restaurant great happy hour Monday to Friday drinks are good tacos are good I would recommend this place. Will definitely be back read more

Nice place. Food was ok. Could be more vegan options. Plantains were great. The drinks on the other hand were really good. The service was also good. Tasted better Mexican food. I like the aesthetics of the place. But I'm lukewarm on this spot. read more

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Happy lunch specials and happy hour food is great! Dri ks arent great, they are ok. Ive been bartending & catering 19 years so i feel i can make this statement. Also when ordering on cavier they never compensated ud when they messed yp our order ‍ But i love the steak tacos dor 3$ on happy hour read more

Got takeout. The food arrived hot but it was mostly flavorless. Skip the rice and beans because they taste like salt and bay leaves and nothing else. Enchilada was fine but also lacking flavor. Tres leches cake was good. Plantains were great, super sweet and crispy, but they make you order crema separately? Weird. read more

The vibe was nice, but the service was just OK. I let them know it was a friend's birthday and they didn't even acknowledge it while they celebrated someone else's inside (we were seated outside)!! Also, my friend with a severe shellfish allergy ordered a chicken dish, and she started getting an allergic reaction to her food -- an indicator they use the same pans for all food without taking into consideration serious allergies. She initially asked for enchiladas with no sauce, and they said it's already pre-made with sauce, which made us wonder if this was even made fresh?? To their credit, I liked my tacos. All in all, it was okay, but would probably recommend sparsely. read more

There's a lot of things I love about Crown Heights and Chavela's is definitely one of them. The food is good, though I rarely stray from tacos, but my favorite thing here is definitely the drinks. Their margaritas are obviously perfect but their other cocktails are stars in their own right, too. My favorite is the Hija de tu Madre but you can't really go wrong with any option. A few other "every time I come here" staples are the queso fundido and the guac (though I have yet to try the smoked trout version). Overall, this is a solid spot for a consistently good meal - just know that you probably will have to wait for a table! read more

Food is great, easily the best spot in the neighborhood. Drinks are also nice. Love going to check the specials too.

Went here on a Monday after 6. Honestly the enchiladas I've ever had. Margaritas were great. The service was on point (she would come once I finished my drink) lol Not much else should matter. It was a bit crowded towards the bar after 7 but I expected that since the weather was nice read more

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We went here for dinner on the recommendation of a friend that lives in the area. There is both indoor and outdoor seating available, and we were seated as a group of 6 immediately on Thursday around 9PM. We ordered guacamole and ceviche with chips as a starter; the guac was kind of spicy, the ceviche was refreshing and DELICIOUS, and the chips were great themselves. For the meal, my partner and I split one of each, and our favorite was the Carne enchilada because it had some great flavor and the pineapple is a great contrast; the shrimp one was also delightfully springy but maybe had too much sauce. Our group had also gotten the margaritas, and let me tell you: 3 pitchers is more than enough for a table of six, and by the end of the meal, we were all tossed like salads. Would recommend, and I'm hoping to be back :D read more

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

Chavela's is one of the BEST Mexican restaurants in all of Brooklyn! I always order the trio of salsas and each one is so different but still delicious. They have several vegetarian and vegan options which is hard to come across with Mexican restaurants in BK. I love the potato flautas! My friend ordered the quesadillas and since there small she ordered 3 and was perfectly satisfied. The drinks are great, my margaritas was pretty strong even during happy hour so that was a plus! Everything from the food, drinks, decor and service is great! Love Chavela's!! read more

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This may be the liquor talking but my experience here was great! Honestly - my food was delicious, my server sweet as pie (and prompt), and our table was well situated so no complaints from me! While I highly doubt any of this is authentic Mexican, Chavela's is a fun establishment that always promises a good time, and that's what I go here for. I have yet to be disappointed! Ordered: Empanadas Esquite (stop being lazy and calling this "street corn", people) Daily special: shrimp smothered in a spicy tomato/herb reduction with coconut rice and plantain ::puts church hands in the air:: That rice was something to behold!!! Honestly, the whole meal was. If I was at home (or fine to be raggedy in public), I woulda licked the plate. It was so so so good. It's like three days later and I'm still having an emotional experience about it hahaha. I only docked one star because I know this ain't real Mexican food, but in reality, I would only dock half a star for that. Chavela's....I see what the hype is about. Will def be back. read more

Half margharitas /half sangria pitcher made my entire week!!! Such a nice atmosphere. This is my go to place for tacos read more

Went to this place TWICE for the year! Once was on a date, margaritas were strong and tacos were delicious. The waiters are really nice and the service is fast. Tacos are about $4-$5 each and drinks are about $10-$15 so pricing is reasonable. The second time I went was last Friday with a friend from college. We had a bit of a wait so they encouraged us to check out their sister bar right next door. The entire vibe of the bar was great and the decor was fancy. The drink menu was creative and the music was low enough to have an actual conversation. Area is lively with bars and restaurants throughout the surrounding blocks. As a lover of Mexican food & drinks, I will definitely be back to this place! read more

I love this place. so consistent on the food, drinks and service. Come with friends and order anything and have two margaritas at least.

Finding great Mexican food in Brooklyn doesn't have to be hard if you are looking in the right places (or got a friend named, Dom). Franklin Ave is a sea of restaurants in Crown Heights but Chavela's does a great job of standing out with authentic Mexican food, excellent service, and ample outdoor seating which is a plus in any New Yorker's book. Chavela's is the type of place you can bring your friends, have a chill brunch, a date, or place to take the parental units when they are in town visiting. Regardless of the company you bring they will enjoy the atmosphere of this beautiful and rustic restaurant. Chavela's has lunch specials Monday through Friday from 11 am - 4 pm and includes a great variety of dishes for only $9.95. Once lunch is over they then roll over into happy hour that goes from 4 pm - 7 pm and it includes tacos and margaritas for some great prices. Their brunch specials are capped at $13.95 and offer budget-friendly brunch cocktails. The star of their cocktail menu is Campechana which is half sangria and half margarita and probably everyone's favorite who frequents here. Top Picks: Guacamole Huevos Rancheros Fish tacos Churros Queso Fundido Camarones A La Mexiacana Frittata Venduras read more

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Overall, decent place to eat at. Servers were very friendly and helpful. Food, I'd rate a 4/5. Ordered a margarita which was rather pricey at $12 along with two tacos for $4 each. I liked the fish taco, although it was nothing spectacular. The steak taco was more like pulled pork except with beef than steak, but the flavors were alright. Guacamole was taste although again, I thought it was fairly pricey at $10. All in all, I'd say it's a decent place to stop by if you're in the area, but not really worth going out of your way for. read more

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

The restaurant is very cute BUT I am more than disappointed to say that the quality of the food served at this restaurant is so far from Mexican cuisine that it's insulting. The star is primarily for service which was friendly and accommodating. After getting a quesadilla that looked more like a tiny empanada-my friend and I closed our tab and went to another establishment. Just No! read more

Before we get the actual meal, I just want to get something off my chest: I understand why you don't seat people until the whole party has arrived. Really, I get it. But don't you think it's a moot point at lunchtime when: (1) the restaurant is empty, and (2) I'm just asking for a two-top? I know I'm hideous, and you probably don't think even one other person would want to look at me for an entire meal, but even if they don't show it'll STILL be the same tiny table taken up in your big, empty dining room. So please allow common sense to reign and let me sit down next time. That aside, I love Chavela's. I've loved them since they were just a wee little spot called Chavella's. A few reasons: 1. The tortilla soup. Life-saving on a cold day, and pretty damn good on a hot one. 2. The carne enchilada tacos. They are almost al pastor, and all good. 3. Everything is CHEAP. I over-ordered like whoa, and our lunch for two still came in under $25 including tax and tip. There aren't that many good, sit-down meals left in this part of Brooklyn where I can say that. read more

Chavela's - Carne enchilada taco. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Dining alfresco on Franklin Ave. Where dey do dat! When you were privy to life in "old" Brooklyn when there were not much dining options, it's amazing to see a Mexican restaurant thrive on Franklin Ave. Chavela's has an old esthetic like it's been here forever. It's a cool restaurant with courteous staff, that constantly fill your glass and tasty Mexican eats. My garlic shrimp ($10) was flavorful but the portion size was a bit small. The guacamole ($8) was delicious! The guac was a chock full o' onions, firm ripe tomatoes and seasonings. There are happy hour specials that last until 7pm m-f. After I sucked down my sangria, the alcohol infused fruit at the bottom of the glass was a treat. You have to love the dining al fresco option. You are completely oblivious to the street activity once you are in the confines of Chavela's flower boxes. I still highly suggest you #staywoke while you enjoy your margaritas. read more

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Came with a friend on a weekend to try the brunch and thought it was great. We both did the brunch prefix, starting with mango juice and guava juice, and I had the huevos con Rajas. My friend got the Breakfast Enchiladas. Everything was very tasty and I love the sweet bread they give you to start. So good! read more

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Amazing tacos! Mole sauce was delicious! Si camarones! Tuve dos tacos Great ambience! Seated quickly on a busy night. Great service and good music read more

The Sangria. I could end the review just like that but I think it pisses Yelp HQ off when you post two word reviews. We had the Plato Don Carne. If you ask for extra tortillas you can get through all the beef and chicken they generously give you. My cousin liked the beef, I loved the chicken. Nice spice and flavor in that shredded chicken. Super friendly service. We happened to come on Día de Muertos, so all the staff was decked out. I only wish they had later hours. They practically had to kick us out of the joint. Now.... The Sangria. Holy crap was it good. Fruity and flavor packed, with a nice kick as well. If only I had known, I would have ordered a pitcher for myself and let my cousin enjoy his delicious mango/tequila concoction on his own. I see a Happy Hour trip in my future. read more

Chavela's - Plato Don Carne with the cuz on Día de Muertos - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Love. Great service and great food. A shining star in the neighborhood. Have great vegetarian and vegan options.

Delicious food! Recommend the nopales, tacos, pollo and agua de tamarindo! Will be back to try the tequila flights.

Tacos are pretty good! Happy Hour could be a little better, but other than that the drinks are delicious as well. Nice place to stop in after hours read more

Food is very good across the board, Ambiance is just the right mixture of social contact and privacy. My one complaint: inside you cannot get away from the bar. This might not be a "complaint" for you, though. Service is friendly and efficient. read more

Cozy, cool, and sexy! We ordered appetizers, which appeared to be small. We thought we'd have room to share a meal, but not only were the appetizers incredibly delicious, they were absolutely filling. The entire staff were friendly and professional. The drinks were impactful lol, and worth having another round, given your goal. I'll be back for dinner! read more

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food was terrible. manager was extremely rude. worst experience. do not go! Thus is a must skip!!

I would actually give this a 2.5. My second time going to Chavela's and I am really not sure why this place is so popular. We went on Friday night because someone in my group of 9 wanted to go and we waited over 40 minutes. The waitress was nice but could have been a little more attentive since she missed getting the appetizer order from some people in our group. The food was meh. The chicken in the "tostada with chicken tinga" appetizer was bland. The size of "the don with meat" was pretty good but both the chicken and the beef were underwhelming in flavor; the chicken was the same as that in the appetizer and the beef was salty. I would not say the food was authentic to Mexican flavoring. The spicy margarita was nice and actually did taste like jalapeño which I appreciated. I would not make an effort to come here, especially as there are so many good and authentic Mexican restaurants in NYC. read more

Chavela's - Tostada with chicken tinga - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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came here for dinner with a friend after a day at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden. we took advantage of the happy hour specials and we ordered a few things to try: -guac: not bad, but not too memorable either -fish tacos: whoa, more than decent portion and tastes really good according to my friend who got it. -plato don (vegetarian): i was blown away by the variety/taste/portion of this! it's fun to create your own tacos from the different side items (sauteed veggies, rice, pico de gallo, queso fresco, guac, corn, beans). everything was super tasty and i felt very satisfied. -margarita: strong! good pairing with our foods. service was attentive despite us sitting outside (it does get windy and the sun was glaring in my eyes, but then again, we chose to sit outside). the food was really good and well priced, will go there again if i'm in the area! read more

Chavela's - Plato don (vegetarian), fish tacos, guac, margarita - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Good food, service, and killer michelada's and margaritas. Reliable place to eat and drink comfortably with friends and family. We ate outside, but inside is nicely decorated. Plus, they have kid portions and fresh fruit drinks. I read more

The food was DELICIOUS!!! Really took me back to my Cali roots. But the service.... Completely ruined the nostalgic experience. 1. We ordered an assortment of dishes all of which were awesome... But a guest in party had to wait 15 minutes for her food & the excuse that was given is we ordered too many dishes.... (Bullshit) 2. When we inquired about the missing dishes... The waitress gave us a shitty attitude and a bullshit excuse. If you like being treated poorly... Take a stab at this place read more

Excellent food very fast service. Highly recommend it. Very good for vegetarian's. Best place for miles around.

Ordered delivery a few weeks ago and was quite impressed. As a native Texas I'm (obnoxiously) picky about Mexican food. Gave this place a try, and was not disappointed! Really enjoyed the chicken mole dish. Super rich and flavorful sauce. Looking forward to trying more of their offerings in the near future! read more

I came here yesterday morning with my husband and brother. I have had my eyes on the "Eggless Don Plato" breakfast special for ever. The special comes with a bunch of small bowls and a center piece of tortillas. Chilaquilles, refried beans, roasted vegetables, guacamole, pico de gallo and queso fresco. The chiaquiles had an option of sauce, i happily went for the vegetarian mole! I ordered a side of two eggs. When my food arrived, it was gigantic. I loved assembling tacos of a little bit of everything. I asked for some hot sauce. Our waitress, Lindsey poured me a little ramekin of hot sauce for my consumption. I liked grabbing a tortilla, placing a little bit of the eggs, a mole chip, some refried beans, a nibble of zucchini, topped with the lettuce, pico de gallo, cheese and a dab of hot sauce. It hit all my taste receptors. The brunch specials all come with your choice of coffee or juice. I always get coffee. Super strong and delicious. And if that wasn't enough you get some pan dulce (Mexican pastry). And we ordered a round of "Bloody Marias". I loved the spicy salt rim, chopped up jalapeno and cilantro. yum! Thanks for the great service Lindsey! read more

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I don't know what happened, but the shrimp enchiladas are a mess. No cheese, falling apart, very little sauce. Soggy tacos with shrimp (like a limp salad) and nothing else for $17. So I guess I'll try the chicken or just another spot next time. read more

Chavela's - $17 shrimp enchiladas. Kinda tossed together. And falling apart. Ok - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Chavela's is a warm and cozy brunch spot. I am a huge fan of the pink ceiling and chandeliers - great decor. My date had the chilaquiles with mole and chorizo, I had the huevos ahogados. I liked the chilaquiles WAY better and will be getting that next time. My date had a margarita and I had coffee. Service was nice and I will certainly be back for another brunch :). read more

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

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