Wonderful mexican Food! We had something called plato with carne where you can make and fill your own tacos. Perfect Mixture. Also The guacamole was The best i ever tried. The music is pretty loud and the waiters are hectic but all in all it was a wonderful evening. Also loved the churros for dessert and the homemade lemonade! read more

Chavela's - Churros con chocolate and lemon agua (lemonade) - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The happy hour is really good because the drinks are delicious! The sangria ($7) is totally worth it because it's delicious, but I still wish I had a whole pitcher of it. Tacos from the happy hour menu are $3 each (except for shrimp). We got the fish tacos and while the fish was cooked really well and there was a good portion of fish, the tortillas tasted kinda stale and not fresh. It was pretty disappointing. I'd come back for the drinks but not the food! read more

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

Super good! This place came recommended to me and did not disappoint. All the food was fresh and delicious and the service was great as well. If you're gluten free, this place does not disappoint either as all items on the menu use corn tortillas. Highly recommend! read more

Food: 3.5/5.0 Service: 3.0/5.0 Value: 3.0/5.0 Decor: 2.5/5.0 Overall: 3.5/5.0 Decent food that's in-line with any 'good' Mexican spot. Wildly over-rated especially given the content of some prior reviews. The tortillas in my enchiladas were way overdone but I accept that was probably just a one-off. But even ignoring this, and after staring intently at my buddy's plate for a while (:D), the food just didn't seem stand out at all. This place is borderline three/four Yelp stars for me. read more

Chavela's has been a staple in my hood for a while. I've been coming here sparingly for years and never had much to say about it. The food was aight then they moved to a larger location and the food was eh. Ultimately Chavela's was touch and go and therefore not a go-to for me even though it's a neighborhood spot. But I came here the other night for dinner and was really surprised at how good the bistec tacos were. The shrimp were solid too. But seriously, I don't know who is in the kitchen now but I saw an improvement in the guacamole (could use slightly more heat and salt but still tasty), the tacos were hitting as well. So I'll be back to try some more of the food and will likely have an updated. There is a Latina server who is a hard worker and on it with customer service. She's the reason for the 4rh star here. My original waitress was nice but just not existent during most of the meal. So thankfully the Latina showed up and showed love. Good job on the improvement folks and give that server a promotion! read more

Excellent tequila mezcal selection Excellent mole and chilaquiles Pork in the haruche could have been a little warmer and more tender but great other than that. Cute atmosphere Would totally come back read more

Amazing layout. Food is outstanding. I recommend getting the Tinga Quesadilla (sweet and savory), the Bistec (beef taco) and chicken con mole taco. Margaritas are pretty good. Prices are a lil high for them. Excellent service from the hostess and the waitress. read more

Chavela's - The Chicken con mole taco and a Bistec beef taco. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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So disappointed with the menu section, the small portion sizes, and taste of food. Not what I expected. Before we were seated they left us outside waiting without menus for over 15 minutes. When we were finally called inside to be seated they made us uncomfortably wait inside and in the way of the fire exit for another 5 minutes. There was only one thing on the Menu that caught my attention and they were completely out of it by 8:15pm. We were not told what they did not have when the waitress arrived at the table. The only other options the waitress could suggest were their Tacos (very small and expensive...$8 each at dinner) and a $32 Steak dish.....What? I can't eat cheese which obviously was a problem for this establishment. The chips were hard round corn tortillas which would have been okay but they only gave us 6x for our guacamole and there were 6 people in our party. The food was tasteless and the corn tortillas completely overwhelmed the dish, I didn't think that was possible. The vegetarian in our group was at a loss for what to eat. She ended up getting some corn tortillas, rice, beans, and lettuce. The dessert menu was lackluster and our entire table agreed to go elsewhere. I do not recommend. 6 of us were seated at a 4 person table next to the kitchen and I felt in the same way the entire time. Expensive with a one stall bathroom in the back. The worst Mexican restaurant I have ever been to. read more

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Chavelas is not just a place to walk by but their amazing tasteful mexican food will melt in your mouth from their juicy stake and superb chicken and other Delicious meats or their delightful vegetarian menu. They have everything for everyone. Even if you are a picky eater this place makes everyone happy. read more

Love Chavela's for their vegetarian Plato Don - a huge platter of taco fillings and tortillas! Plus, nothing beats their Hibiscus Margaritas. read more

The food is solid but the service is just okay. It's in prime Crown Heights which is cool. Mescal margarita was pretty tasty.

I'm from the west coast so I have high standards for Mexican food, which ultimately doesn't really exist out here. That being said, chavela's is the best I've had in nyc in the last decade, albeit different from what I'm used to back in Cali, but still very good. The trout guacamole is super unique and delish. I love the mole enchiladas, they are probably my fave next to the tortilla soup, which happens to be a verde version with tomatillo and if you throw in a scoop of rice and black beans, it's even better! The don pepino cocktail is fabulous. Oh and the plato don is a great dish to be shared! The service here is usually better than most places in the area as well. All in all, a fave of mine in crown heights. read more

THE HOT SAUCE HERE IS LEGIT. I'm not talking about that weak ass Tapatio. Ask them for the hot sauce and they bring it in this little cup. It's hot. Burns your mouth. And I live for that. I will come here just to get food with the hot sauce. So legit!! read more

Let me say I have had Mexican food all over the country and yes the West Coast and state bordering Mexico obivously have a hand up....However, trust that the food at this place has its flavors in order. Not sure what other people are getting who left bad reviews but I found the food to be quit tastey:) and the atmosphere to be very New york but also very festive!! Me and my gilrs went and we really did enjoy ourselfs, we went for Brunch and it was good. However, the star of the day was the SANGRIA!!! It was delicious but it have could be a lil stronger (my lushness is showing) but still good!!! I will return maybe next time for dinner read more

The name makes me think of the Portuguese word for keys (chaves) so I guess it was pretty appropriate that their Mojito Happy Hour drink special tasted like a capirinha sans the pucker of baby limes. I would go back for that drink, if nothing else, although their pescado taco (Baja style fried tilapia, chipotle mayo, cabbage, pico de gallo & lime...mmmm) and carne echilada (pork enchilado, cilantro, pineapple & salsa verde....oh my!) are worth another visit. My only peeve is that the tables are packed so very close together that if the folks next to you aren't aware, they will knock your glasses over, hit you with their bags/asses/elbows and make it nearly impossible to get up and renter if you need to go use the toilet. Thank you to the sweet couple on the right who laughed along with us at the brute strength we used to shift our tables for all of the above NOT to happen. Sit at the bar or at the high tops by the windows. Save the arm workout for the gym. read more

I totally am never going back. Not because of the food, because that was great. The marg was tasty too. But here's why...... My friend and I were sitting at the bar have tacos and a drink. It was going great until the bartender decided to wash her hair in the bar sink. Yes, you read that right. She apparently spilled some drink in her hair so thought it would be an awesome idea to wash it out in sink at the bar! Well after we saw that we definitely didn't want another drink. When it was time to close out, my friend asked if we should even tip. I said "yeah, I mean we shouldn't since she washed her hair right here" and this gross bartender had the nerve to snap back at us. I couldn't believe it. Times like this make me wish I worked for the health dept! A bartender rinsing anything out of her hair in the bar sink is disgusting! I will never go back there!! read more

I absolutely love it here. Very warm and inviting. Came here early on a cold Saturday night (walked from near the Barclays Center). It was warm and inviting with various pieces of Mexican art hanging from the walls and ceilings. I started off with the Jalapeno Margarita (Excellent if you like them) and half marg half Sangria Drink (my favorite). Both were excellently prepared and had just the right balance of booze to mix. Then I proceeded to get some Quesadillas. They were the ones with Chorizo and all Cheese. Interestingly, they look like a taco folded up but they still tasted good. Lastly I got some Churros, they were great. read more

First of all, this is a mexican RESTAURANT, not just a taco place. That means the tacos AND everything else is really good, so don't just order your standard tacos, burrito, flautas, etc. Be adventurous and you won't be disappointed! On the brunch menu: My vegetarian friend ordered the 'eggless plato don'. As a meat-eater, even I was jealous of her impressively large selection of yummy toppings! I ordered the bistec, medium well done, with a sunny side egg on top. My meat was *perfect* and tender... incredible. It also came on top of delicious potato hash and a delicious salsa verde. My other friend ordered a torta, which I took a bite out of. The bread was so fresh that I'm convinced it must've been baked in house. All brunch items were $11.50, plus juice/tea/coffee and we received two plates of complimentary pastries - a buttery croissant and a sweet bun, wrapped in sugared flakey pastry. A small price to pay for a delicious meal, great setting, and service. We left very happy campers. Come early at 10:50am or so on a weekend and you'll have no line, no wait for your food, and an altogether fabulous experience. Otherwise, I can imagine the wait being annoying when you're hungry. read more

Chavela's - heavenly brunch. Dish closest to camera is bistec. - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Lively place on the bustling Franklin Ave. The outdoor dining section covers a good portion of the front of the restaurant as they are on the corner so more room for seating. They also have a happy hour that is until 7pm but beyond that- the drinks are still reasonably priced. My party of three ended up getting the watermelon margarita pitcher for 40$, this gave us each about 2.5 drinks. The tacos here are a great price as well, around 4$ which is practically unheard of in this city. The waitress did a nice job of balancing majority of the tables (it seemed like only two waitresses were working) while attending to our needs and questions. I would recommend the chicken mole its the perfect amount of food for under $15, the mole has a nice sweet yet smokey taste that melted coco goodness into the rice and beans. Check this place out for happy hour or with some friends, it will not disappoint! Oh & it if rains don't fret! They have an awning over 80% of the outdoor seating. read more

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I know, I KNOW, it's a CUTE PLACE! I agree that it's probably one of the most well-decorated restaurants in Prospect Heights, or as some call it, the upcoming Park Slope. It's restaurants like Chavela's that contributed to the gentrification of Prospect Heights. I also REALLY liked the service. The staff was always helpful and did it all naturally with a happy demeanor. It's always packed with a wait. I can't really vouch for their Latin food though... it's a filler. One of those places you go to fill your stomach if you're craving Mexican. If you're REALLY hungry, I suggest getting one of the Plato Don (Vegetarian, Carne (meat), or Pescado (fish)). They REALLY fill you up AND you get quite a good variety. Just check out the pictures. I got the carne, and I wasn't too impressed. I feel like you'd be better off if you went vegetarian. The chicken was alright, but the steak was sorely overdone, dry, and chewy with no flavor or juice. The guacamole was bland. In fact, they don't really get good reviews on their food overall....maybe except for the tacos. Don't feel like I'm coming back unless there are alcoholic drinks involved. read more

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

Came in for a quick drink and had an appetizer. The places was not crowded for a Saturday night but there was still enough people. We all had sangrias which were good. We also tried the crab empanadas which had shrimp and some other seafood in it, but it did not taste like crab. The menu is staple Mexican food and nuthin stood out to me. The waiter seemed annoyed when she realized we were only having drinks so we decided to bump up her tip for the inconvenience read more

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

The food was good . Drinks were nice the staff is super nice. I would definitely come back again

Just ordered here and this the WORST restaurant EVER. The food was so bad and absolutely tasteless. I am so shocked that anyone would give them positive reviews. This is absolutely not Mexican food, I am shocked at how tasteless this food is snd will never eat here!!!!! read more

went here today for lunch. I ordered sangria(strong but yummy) ordered a tamale and a taco....food was on point! defn will be returning

Food is amazing! Everything on the menu is great. I've been going for years. It's definitely one of those places one would have to plan ahead as its very popular. Service is prompt and nice. Ambiance feels great too, definitely see American and Mexican culture influenced in interior decoration. read more

High points: - decor -- very cozy and pretty, great sidewalk people watching - service -- quick, friendly, etc. - drinks -- pretty good and not crazy expensive, especially during happy hour Meh points - I'm not blown away by the food. I've gone a couple times and ordered different items -- including menu main stays and specials. Everything has been fine but not memorable (I'm even having a hard time remembering exactly what I ate). - the house margarita is a good deal at happy hour but probably worth upgrading to something better. read more

I've avoided Chavela's for a long time. I think it's because friends who have lived in this neighborhood longer than me say that it lost its charm after moving from its former, much tinier and cuter, location over on Classon. I never went to the old spot myself, so I eventually had to give new-Chavela's a try. I mean, you can't live in ProCro* and not go to Chavela's. The first time was for drinks. My friend and I had sangria and it was blah. I'll take the fault for that one though...you don't order sangria at a Mexican restaurant. The second time was for brunch. It was over the summer. They don't have A/C; just fans. The tables/seats were all crammed close together. And since Chavela's is a staple ProCro eatery, of course it was packed for Saturday brunch. All of this to say, it was HOT in there. But maybe they do that on purpose so that you'll keep ordering their delicious, and tall, margaritas. Well played, Chavela's. For food I got the huevos divorciados and I LOVED them. It's a pretty simple dish: 2 fried eggs w/ 2 types of sauce, potatoes, and refried beans. Some might say the portions are small, but I thought it was perfect. Not too heavy and very tasty. All the brunch dishes come with Mexican sweet bread. I like the idea of it, but ours was pretty dry and flavorless. Overall, Chavela's is not bad. The food and margs won me over. *Prospect Heights/Crown Heights border. ProCro. Get it? #sorrynotsorry read more

Chavela's - Huevos Divorciados: 2 fried eggs, tomatillo & ranchero salsa, potato hash & refried beans - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Monday evening here was sure packed. Good thing we came a bit after 630p and were able to get seated right away. I had a big lunch so sadly I didn't get chance to order entree. My dinner mate who lives here ordered Tilapia which she of course knew she would like. I stayed with empanadas. Two were in the order. I liked the crust texture. The filling was a slight bit on the bland side but I thought the sauce would make up for it but the sauce was even more bland. Who serves bland sauce with empanadas? Jazz it up..spice it up. Halfway through I figure I could have asked for a spicy sauce but I was like "meh". Just let me continue my convo. For drinks, I had the cucumber Don Pepino and Doña Paloma..both tasty. read more

Really great Mexican food in Brooklyn. Friend and I split the PLATO DON CARNE - with chipotle chicken & marinated steak for $17. Definitely recommend this plate because it has a little bit of everything (rice, corn tortillas, beans, meat, guac, pico di gallo). So good!! The food came out quickly and service was very efficient. This place is tiny, but they really try to maximize the space by moving around tables and chairs. My friend also got one of their house sangria's and drank every last drop of it! read more

Chavela's - Carne plate $17 - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This is my favorite Mexican spot in all of Brooklyn. When it comes to Mexican food you cannot go wrong. Don Pepino is like my second or third favorite cocktail I have had this year. Trust me Don Pepino!! Again Don pepino! Thank me later read more

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

Love the drinks ,food,that cucumber mojito is the best ..I venture in occasionally to satisfy my tastebuds..Its a kool spot

Bartender made one of the best margaritas I've ever had. I had enchiladas de queso with Mole! the Mole was for sure A1. Someone was really sourced right for that sauce. read more

Chavela's - Before and after ‍ - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great Authentic Mexican food! After spending a beautiful day at the Brooklyn Botanical Gardens, we decided to grab brunch here. This was a personal favorite haunt of my boyfriend's when he lived in the neighborhood and he was happy to introduce me to this place. The food was fresh and very flavorful. The cocktails were also very inventive and tasty. We started with a ceviche that was citrusy and refreshing. He got his favorite dish: Chicken Mole and since he spoke so highly of their mole sauce, I got a Chicken Mole tamale that was smothered in the delicious mole sauce and a tinga quesadilla that was perfectly spiced. I also got an extra Nopales taco. I never had cactus before and it was sweet, a bit tart, and had a soft texture. I loved it! The front looks very weird with an off color blue-green dome top with Chavela's written on it and was quite unassuming but once you walk in, the rustic decor and high ceiling inside was beautiful. It was also decorated with Mexican motifs and very cool wood carved masks on the wall. It was also well priced and the menu was set up so that it was easy to try a bit of everything. Definitely would return when I'm the area. read more

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I'm not in Crown Heights too often, but Chavela's makes a very convincing point to come back. Definitely some of the best Mexican food that I've had in NYC...sorry Bushwick! Their brunch is everything and anything you could ever want. Order the prix fixe brunch menu to load up on caffeine (coffee or tea), get some carbs to soak up the hangover (Mexican sweet bread), and then nom one of their fantastic meals. We shared the guacamole, breakfast enchiladas, and eggless plato don brunch specials, which were all delicious (and huge). Definitely try their mole sauce, which is sweet, spicy, and perfect for smothering everything. Their eggless plato don was 10x larger than I expected it to be, but no regrets. It's perfect for vegetarians and/or those who love rolling their own tacos with a huge variety of ingredients, including beans, vegetables, guac, pico, and even chilaquiles on the side. I ended up taking most of mine home because I was too full, but it was certainly a welcome change to the regular huevos rancheros/breakfast burritos you find at most Mexican brunches. Service started dropping off towards the end, when we were in need of more water/coffee (one cup just doesn't do it on a weekend), but otherwise, everything was fantastic. Definitely coming back soon to try some of their regular menu offerings. read more

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The food and atmosphere here were both great - the showstopper was the chips and guacamole. Although it was pretty busy on a Sunday night, the service was good. My friend and i tried: fish taco, huitlacoche (Mexican corn truffle) quesadilla, chicken enchiladas and shared the churros with chocolate sauce for dessert. My friend had a red wine sangria and enjoyed it- she said it had just the right amount of alcohol and appreciated it wasn't too strong! read more

The food was excellent, I had the crab filled enchiladas and it was delicious. The guacamole was creamy and flavorful just the way I like it. I decide to have the tres leche cake for dessert and it was so good. The place was cozy and the service amazing. My favorite part was the drinks a smoky mescal on the rocks!!!!!! It was exact what I need after a full work schedule !!! read more

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Sat by the bar with some friends and enjoyed some amazing tacos and margaritas. And the best customer service as well! Cant wait for my next visit! read more

Absolutely delicious mole with chicken, this place along with its custom margaritas orders makes the night romantic for a date a delicious for any one craving authentic Mexican food !!!! read more

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

My cousin and I decided to have a spontaneous Thursday afternoon and eat lunch at Chavela's. Chavela's is on my list of restaurants to dine as I partake in my rediscovering of NYC via Yelp, so I was excited and thankfully not disappointed. Chavela's is small and can fill up fast, but luckily we arrived a few minutes after its opening. Since it was our first time, the waiter was kind enough to explain the details of the lunch special, which varied from tacos, tostada chicken and rice among others, For starters, we ordered the empanadas filled with shrimp, crab and spinach, which were tasty. The gucamole and chips were fresh and chunky (the way we like it!) As for lunch, the options are endless and vaaries from tacos to tostado to rice and oven roasted chicken. We decided on the Duo Combo, where you choose a food item on the left and another on the right under this category. After an internal battle on what to order because everything sounded so delicious, we settled on the bistec (marinated steak) taco and chicken mole tostado. The flavor was rich and the seasonings were just right. Everything tasted fresh. I am so glad I checked this place off my list of must tries. It was amazing and I will definitely return. read more

Chavela's - Duo combo, empanadas, gucamole/salsas and tortilla - Mexican Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Finally got around to trying this spot. It was actually really good. For the chicken and steak taco platter which was a lot of food for two to share. More so because we ate like 2 hrs ago and just wanted something light. Food came Out really fast. And the meat was very tender and flavorful. Even when running out of shells we made a light taco bowl on the plate lol. The only negative thing I would say is that the two seater tables were a little too close together my butt was in someone's face just trying to sit down. And then the bus boys and waitresses seemed to be in a rush. Every Time I turned around they were trying to take my plate and I wasn't even done. Had to tell them at one point stop asking I will tell them when I was finished. read more

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