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    Chela Park Slope

    4.5 (783 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Dani L.

    Alkarys at the bar was great! She was welcoming and so attentive when we arrived. We got frozen margaritas and birria nachos, everything came out quick and delicious! First time here, came to watch the fifa World Cup and I'm impressed, will definitely be coming back for the next couple of games and beyond ! Thank you for the great service!

    Mimosa & Mojito Traditional (I think that's the name but it's part of the bottomless brunch as well)
    Nelle W.

    Chose this place for brunch & a vibe, when I walked in there were a lot of ppl waiting & seated also. So I sat at the bar for faster service, it was super busy so I had to wait a while (about 10-12 minutes) for the bartender to notice me so I can place my order for their "bottomless brunch". I ended up choosing mimosas & ordered shrimp tacos, it was delicious but upon walking in & it taking so long for me to order at bar at that, the service could've been better.

    Yuca Croquettes, Rice & Beans
    Jacklynn K.

    A couple of weeks ago, my boyfriend's sister threw her wedding dinner here. It was my first time here, and I really enjoyed it. All the food was amazing. The staff was helpful and patient with all of us. They were accommodating with the menu for my boyfriend's niece. I really enjoyed the yuca croquettes and NY strip steak, but everything was good. The drinks were also strong and yummy. I think this is a really nice place to celebrate with friends! I hope to come back soon!

    Melissa A.

    I would definitely come back here.... Food was delicious, service was A1 and the ambiance is great. Came here with a friend after a day of self pampering and getting my nails done. Guacamole, goood, shrimp taco good, fish taco goood, but my friend had their lamb tacos and omg, amazing. Cocktails were good. Definitely would come back here.

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    Nikki C.

    Wonderful spot in Park slope-- fish tacos were soooo good, branzino grilled was delish. The chicken tacos notes a jerk seasoning but it tasted a tad dry. I also ordered the shrimp taco; deliciously grilled. Got the side of platinos, it was drizzled with salsa verde which was amazing. Chela fries could be skipped. Overall love this spot for the fish tacos. Complimentary chips is a bonus and wonderful wonderful service

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    Alan L.

    Cozy neighborhood spot There are an interesting variety of cocktails. Each on that we tried was very good. The Guacamole was flavorful and a nice was to start the meal. The Shrimp Tacos were bright and delicious. The service was attentive.

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    Melissa V.

    I had a late night craving for mexican cuisine, so I looked up nearby places on Google Maps and I'm SO GLAD I found and chose Chela! From the minute we arrived, the door was opened for us, we were greeted and sat in a comfortable spot within seconds, and water, chips and salsa were brought all brought to our table. No waiting at all! Esteban was out waited and he was so vibrant! He gave us great recommendations for the main courses. We went with the Branzino for the main and shared chicken tacos (which are dairy free). Both dishes were AMAZING and came out so quickly! Did I mention that they have an open kitchen concept, so you can see the food preparation if you wanted to. Overall I'm extremely satisfied with my experience dining here and I look forward to visiting again.

    Chicken Enchiladas
    Deanna G.

    Cozy mexican restaurant near park slope. The margaritas were top notch! Get the jalapeño and strawberry flavor, you won't be disappointed. My husband got the pork shank special which was fall off the bone tender and came with a pepper tamale. Very good. I had the green enchiladas with chicken, they were ok. There was a strange spice I didn't enjoy in the sauce but this is a personal preference. Service was excellent! Will definitely be back for drinks and to try their tacos.

    David A.

    Fish tacos grilled and beef birrea tacos at Chela in Park Slope?, Brooklyn, NYC. Dined outdoors with our dog. Best customer service ever outdoors in NYC! Several different staff members dropped by frequently to check on things, say hello to the dog and ensure our cups were never empty. Food was outstanding. Great value in the area. Indoors ambiance is stunning.

    Strawberry marg
    Naomi C.

    Food- 4/5 let's start with the chips and sauce...DELICIOUS!! I will say they're homemade without knowing for sure bc they're so tasty and unlike other chips other shops may serve. Delicious fish tacos with a white sauce on the side and a tasty but spicy red 1 too. Both were good but I don't do spicy so I passed on too much of that! Had a strawberry marg which was good and a pineapple marg which was better! Service- Excellent! Betty served us and the young man was very attentive when it came to clearing the table, etc. Ambiance- Felt like an upscale taco establishment and I LIKED IT! I enjoyed the open yet intimate feel of the place and how nice the staff was! Overall 4.5/5 and 2 thumbs up- wish the Taco Tuesday special started earlier than 4PM bc I'm sure they'd make lots more money bc there'd be more flavors avail during lunch!!! Would def recommend!!

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    Laura B.

    Chela was a great find. We booked for 6 for a birthday and the service was pleasant, the atmosphere was loud but had a nice vibe to it. The place itself was lovely decorated, which I liked. But let's jump to the food. Loved it! I'm usually not one to enjoy Mexican food that much as a vegetarian, but the burrito bowl was full of flavor, accompanied with a delicious creamy guacamole. My friends had the sandwich (torta) and it looked amazing.

    Cod fish tacos & passionfruit margarita
    Iyanla M.

    Hidden gem for Park Slope. The ambiance is authentic to Mexican culture with a fire happy hour (m-f:12pm-7pm) Chela's staff is attentive and efficient. Drinks: Passionfruit & Mango margarita Perfect blend of strong and sweet! Food: cod fish tacos + chela fries The cod was very fresh and the chela fries were mouthwatering. I'll definitely be back!

    Lesley O.

    Do yourself a favor & make 100% certain you order the ribs, and try as many things on the menu as you can!!! The food is all so incredibly stellar. You absolutely must get the Chela Ribs- Baby back ribs, agave chipotle glaze, spicy slaw, and yucca croquettes.) Yum!! They are an actual symphony... Artwork... poetry on a dish. All the tacos are in a class of their own but special kudos to The Arabic tacos... a wildly imaginative spin on two glorious cultures combined in the most perfect way. You'll basically want to slather yourself in their magical guacamole. The flautas a real delight, the list can just go on and on... You definitely want to run, not walk to this place!!

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    Strong margaritas and customizable tacos. Lively vibe. Service was a bit slow but solid spot overall.

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    This place is phenomenal. The homemade tamales are a work of art. Our server, Esteban, was great. Will definitely come back.

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    Yum! Short rib fries were so good! Great happy hour!! Can get busy def so plan for that

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    Ask the Community - Chela Park Slope

    Hi, can I bring in my 6lb chihuahua in a bag with me?

    no doggos in bags, only bags for doggo leftovers

    Do you have gluten-free options?

    Hi Jasmine! Chela is a great option for gluten-free dining, as many of our items are naturally… Read more

    I was told that they have Mariachis that play there. Is this true?if so, what days do they come?

    Not currently due to Covid. Private Events may bring in a band, however.

    Are dogs allowed in the greenhouse area?

    We love dogs but unfortunately we can only allow service dogs in the Greenhouse

    Is your greenhouse seating area actually outside? I can't really tell from the pictures?

    It is mostly enclosed, but well ventilated. We also offer outdoor dining on the sidewalk.

    What is their happy hour menu?

    Hi Jessica, We don't have happy hour at the moment. We have priced our cocktails and food to what… Read more

    What is the Taco Tuesday deal? Does it include drinks? Until what time?

    It's 3 tacos $9 the drinks are discounted I believe. Great quality nice place and great service I came here nearly every Tuesday during the summer

    What is the last seating time for brunch?

    4 pm

    Do they have happy hour on Fridays?

    Yes

    Does the brunch include unlimited margaritas or is it only mimosas and bloody Mary's?

    It is just Mimosas and Bloody Mary's

    Is this Rachel's trying to rebrand?

    Chela is owned by different owners. New chefs, new staff, new bar program and new menu. No relation to Rachel's except the location

    What hours are happy hour and what drinks are included?

    Hi Cassie , our happy hour is Monday - Friday from 12 pm to 7 pm . We include margaritas - sangrias - beers and wine , also offering nachos, queso fundido and chicken tings tostadas .… Read more

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    This is a "speakeasy" above Gage and Tollner. An undersea Tiki style adventure with a sexy mermaid…read moreheading up the bar. Nautical theme throughout with weathered leather, ropes, fish. Cocktails are made with various types of rum and ingredients like grapefruit, maraschino, wormwood amaro, falernum, thyme, Assam tea, spiced lime, allspice, coconut, cucumber, nutmeg, sour orange. All the drinks keep with the tropical, fruity taste with a hint of spice. They are also broken up into categories (dry land = no alcohol, shallows = average amount of alcohol, and abyss (larger amounts of alcohol). The abyss section has some cocktails that are limited to two per customer. They have some bar bites like fried green tomatoes, shrimp toast, broiled oysters, ricotta, dumplings, sliders. I had the French fries with kimchi ranch, which were underwhelming. Bartenders were cool and kept the drinks coming. I got in immediately without an issue or a wait, but it was right after a snowstorm. I've seen some people struggle to get in or have a long wait.

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    This bar has a very fun fun concept- a bar turned from a former brothel. The motif on the door is a…read moreplay on the 'this is not a pipe' work, which really added to the vibe I was expecting. Unfortunately this place fell very flat. Leading with what we liked: Their mocktail offerings were good, promising a 0.0% ABV which is hard to come across when mocktails are offered. They serve oysters, which adds to that aphrodisiac experience of the oh so 'wow this is a former brothel!'. The bartenders and servers were fast and very sociable with the more sociable customers. The immediate entrance is very tight, and it was uncomfortable navigating the space. We expected there'd be more seating in the back, which there was, but it was limited and not offered to us until we asked for it. We honestly had no clue where it would be and only asked because of how this place was advertised. While it was comfy once we made our way back there, it was reminiscent of a lounge style bar space that almost any bar could replicate with the right room and budget. We didn't feel as though this hit the spot and were let down by this experience. I'm not sure if I can judge the menu of drinks/ foods as expensive, but we left hungry bc we couldn't justify some of the prices. In addition, I've seen a lot of complaints about the volume of the music: it's definitely loud at the front but a lot lower in that back lounge space. It's as loud as any bar's music level would be, but truth be told we were expecting music that matched the vibe of what was advertised and yes, at a lower volume.

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