we went at about 2:30 pm. The food was fresh and hot. Best Mexican restaurant I have found in Van Horn, TX.

Nice little place the food was hot fresh and hit the spot. I had the shrimp fajita dinner and enjoyed every bite. Music for me was just a little loud but totally what I was expecting. Nice small restaurant read more

Ouch! I came here because Google says that they have a bar, which they don't. Matter of fact they don't have much of anything. The place is pretty clean, not a whole lot of customers inside. Super nice staff...I smelled some pretty good flavors coming from the kitchen, but as for my little entree... Well I'll get to that in a sec... They had a variety of burritos, the carne asada burrito was only $6, so I kind of got weirded out and didn't order it. I asked about what they put inside their tripitas burrito, because those who know, know that I don't eat rice and beans in burritos. So she told me "you do know what it is right? It's intestines"... I told her of course I know what it is, I've been eating Mexican food in my whole life and I grew up in San Diego. Anyhow she suggested getting them fried. So that's what I ordered. A tripitas burrito. After about 5 minutes or so she walks back to my table with the menu and tells me that they're out of that particular meat. So I asked her if they had like a taco salad that I had seen in a Google picture. She told me they did. I could get either ground beef or chicken, so I ordered a chicken taco salad. My GAWD. I'm apologizing in advance, but this is one of the worst salads I've ever had. Mostly shredded lettuce, I think out of a package, like the Walmart shredded lettuce. It was shredded chicken, that was completely unseasoned, that was boiled almost to a crisp. We boil chicken for our dog, and even forgetting it on the stove at times, I've never been able to get shredded chicken that dry, so quite impressive. I literally had to take sips of my soda while chewing it so I could swallow it. No seasoning AT ALL. I asked her for some Salsa Roja.... They were out of that too... I'm not too sure if it was just the luck of the draw that I got such bad food, because other people's food looked good, but I can't say that I'll ever come back here. My meal was about 13 bucks. read more

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Friendly place. Clean and good food. Tacos were really good. I would return - there isn't much in VanHorn and we were pleasantly surprised.

Our waitress, Karla, was sweeping the floors and cleaning tables when we walked in. Sitting on the pass through window was a metal tub of chips. Before serving customers employees should wash their hands if they have been cleaning. The green sauce was straight up liquid as well as the red sauce. Had to call the waitress over to get service and my husband had to walk our drinks up to the counter to get refills. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT TO ANYONE!!! read more

I would give zero stars if that was an option. Ordered a cup of coffee, received a cup 1/2 full. ordered Bean & cheese nachos after about 10 minutes they said they didn't have cheese for the nachos. ordered chicken enchiladas & there was no chicken inside of them. Rice was hard & clumpy. Received the meals at different times. overall absolutely terrible. Don't waste your time read more

We stopped here on the way home to New Mexico. The restaurant was very clean and the food smelled really good when I walked in. I ordered a to go order and they got everything right. The food was so good! read more

I truly hoped this place would live up to my Mexican expectations but sadly, no. Although it's one of a few places near the highway, it really needs to try to step up the quality. I've been to better places in tiny towns in Mexico so there are no excuses. Food was mediocre with the flautas ok, tortillas with cheese so bland and my cheeseburger was tasteless. What happened to the condiments?! Chips with salsa in a squeezable container as a side- who does this anymore? What happened to small bowls? To top it off, "vegetarian" beans are made in a chicken broth stock!! What is going on here? Por favor de mejorar la comida! read more

Chelas Mexican Restaurant - Chips with salsa in a squeezable container - who does this anymore? What happened to small bowls? - Mexican Near Me - Van Horn, Texas

Good food, but REALLY slow. 50 minutes to get food on Friday evening. Arrived a little after 6:00 and they close at 8:00. OUT OF CHIPS. What Mexican food restaurant runs out of chips? Good food and sweet server but she was obviously overwhelmed. Sorry, Chelas, but no chips is unacceptable. read more

Service was amazing!!! Jackie was awesome!! Made our experience 10/10!! Food was delicious!! Carnitas and chilaquiles were amazing! 10/10 recommend!! read more

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This little gem boasts big space inside. It's nothing fancy and nothing bad. It's simple and they have a/c which can certainly be enjoyed with a cold bottle of Mexican coke. Delicious! The menu is double sided and not entirely complex. This should help a lot of hungry diners make a quicker decision. I opted for a starter: bacon wrapped jalapeños (4) and they're much larger than I anticipated. Not fully deseeded but, not spicy. I would have expected a thicker bacon wrap, based on the price. It's a simple and enjoyable starter. Next up, I decided on the combination plate with charro beans rather than refried; I'm not impressed with the charro beans-they lack flavor and/or spice from what I'm accustomed. The dish overall wasn't super spectacular, yet it was satisfying and not a "send it back" dish. Really set basic expectations. All in all, I'd still say to stop in. They're nice people and the food will do the job. read more

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Food was very good, serving size was good, especially the nachos. Massive plate. Had to take half with me. Service was good. Wait time minimal. Average place, but very clean. read more

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I ordered the Queso funido. I was willing to give it a try due to me being an out of towner. The tortillas were cold and stale and the cheese was nothing like melted cheese. Look like it had been sitting already. However the Agua Fresca harmika was good but other than that, thumbs down. read more

Good little place! Really good burritos and tacos al carbon. Even if you're just passing through Van Horn, call in a to-go order and give an estimated time of arrival; they will literally prepare your order based on the time you give to ensure it's not cold by the time you pick it up! Who does that nowaday?!?!? Wow. If you have time to dine in, do it. The food is very very good; or at least I haven't had anything that wasn't. Plus the staff is very friendly and keep the restaurant very clean. Covid compliant: all staff wear a mask. read more

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Chelas Mexican Restaurant in Van Horn is a great place to go for delicious and flavorful food and much more. The staff here is very friendly and accommodating to make sure that you have everything that you need. read more

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Hey guys, I'm truck driver and I'm not from LA. This is a good Mexican food you can eating on road come tray especially quesadilla and aslo Selena give nice and quick service read more

Chelas Mexican Restaurant - Beef quesadillas - Mexican Near Me - Van Horn, Texas

Stopped here as we turned south off of I10 on our way from El Paso to Marfa. Saw it on Yelp, saw the great reviews, and mexican food always sounds good hehe So we pulled in. Very clean (even the restrooms were very clean and well-kept). Very friendly service. Nice dining room with a fireplace (which was not going when we were there). My husband and I shared the chicken fajitas. She asked if we wanted two flour tortillas (which I rarely need more than one, but we said yes...two tortillas). When we got them, we found out why. They were HUGE! And oh my gosh, so delicious! The chicken was grilled so well, with some crispy parts. And I like my fajita onions super well done...almost burned. And they were. I was in heaven! The servers were very attentive to us, making sure we were doing well. Definitely a must if you're on this part of Interstate 10 around mealtime! read more

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It convenient off I-10. We were welcomed as soon as we came in. Large space, clean and efficient. Jackie was terrific answering question about menu items, food was good and plentiful. She continued to check on us, and was a delight. Great asset to the establishment. read more

I showed up a bit early for breakfast and the waitress inside told me to come in, anyhow. And that was the start of a beautiful relationship! The coffee was hot and good, the chilaquiles verdes especially tasty. This place has a pleasant vibe inside...a mix of locals laughing together and tired travelers getting a bite to eat before heading back out on the road. Pro tip: If the waitress tells you the red salsa is "nothing but fire," you'd better believe her! Highly recommended. read more

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Hole In the Wall place meant for OTR truckers to stop for a quick bite and some downtime. Food came out quickly after we finally got acknowledged and seated. Quality authentic food even if the ambiance and service can use a little sprucing up. Overall, it hits a spot if you crave quick Mexican soul food. read more

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Burritos We pulled off the Interstate 10 in need of a quick bite to eat and found this restaurant near the gas station. We had low expectations so we were pleasantly surprised to get 2 delicious burritos! We had a breakfast burrito filled with chorizo, egg and bean and a lunch burrito filled with carne asada. Only thing was that we prefer the paper thin tortillas and these were a little thick! read more

They closed I wished they hadn't I was ready for Some Authentic Mexican food this pilot is too busy too crowded. read more

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Chelas was a surprise find in Van Horn, Tx. As we travel around the country we typically rely on Yelp to help us find good food options. A search for Van Horn didn't turn up any really intriguing options open this day. While checking out the town we stubbled on Chelas. At this point we were really hungry and decided to give Chelas a try, we are glad we did. Walking in it was much nicer inside than one might expect, it appeared to be recently remodeled and very clean and modern. I ordered the Chile Verde plate and the wife got the Carne Asada tacos, both were very good and reasonably priced. My Chile Verde was one of the better I have had recently, flavorful, tender and plentiful. I tasted the wife's Carne Asada and the meat was very tender and extremely flavorful. The only negative was the service. There weren't many customers in the restaurant but there appeared to be only one server and she seemed to have a hard time focusing her time on the customers versus her phone, other employees, and vendors. read more

When you're the only game in town you can get away with charging for everything. You're charged for six tortilla chips and 2 tablespoons of salsa water. Your charged for drink refills. I'm guessing that's why you don't receive the bill prior to paying for your meal at the counter Portions on menu items are small. First and last visit. read more

I wouldn't waste your time, money or energy going to this restaurant. The food was absolutely bland. No seasoning or flavor what so ever. Our waiter didn't even drop our food off or even checked on us after taking our order. She was way too busy texting on her phone. There were flys flying all around us. Just all in all a bad experience. I'd rather eat the pizza from the pilot, than eat there again. read more

I've been out here a few times and they were always closed. Finally! I find this place open. So, my son and I wanted to try this place out and we wanted something fast to go, so I ordered 2 carne asada burritos and a Chile relleno burrito, just to try it out and I was impressed with the quality of the food. The salsa was not the best I was a little disappointed with it , but the burritos made up for it. The service wasn't the best either. I was waiting for a while while every time a man walked in the servers were quick to attend to them. Finally, one of the two waitresses gave me a menu and took my order. I will definitely come back, but I'll have my son go in and order, since I observed they attempted to men quicker. The music was great too. read more

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Fantastic! If you are driving through it's a must stop! Coming from Florida to Arizona twice and we will stop every time! read more

Chelas Mexican Restaurant - Fried tacos. Second time passing through and second time eating here. Best ever!!! Will always stop! - Mexican Near Me - Van Horn, Texas

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This is truly some of the worst food I have ever had. I am from Arizona, so I know good Mexican food. This is not it. I had the chicken enchiladas, and the red sauce has a bitter taste in the filling is bland. The chili con queso is truly the worst chili con queso I have ever had in my life. The guacamole is OK but it is bland. I ordered two entrées and a large chili con queso and my bill was almost $50. I will never eat here again, even though the choices are limited in VanHorn, Texas. read more

Chile Verde The Chile Verde was pretty good. Never had chopped potatoes in Chile Verde before. This addition made it more like a stew to me, but still enjoyed it with flour tortillas. read more

We stopped in on 7/20/21 during a long trip to Lackland AFB. We found Chela's on Yelp and were not disappointed! My wife was greeted by a friendly family atmosphere. They have a great menu. My wife wanted a Taco salad and I had an Al Pastor Torta! The food was great. Don't hesitate to stop in for pickup or dine in! There's a truck stop next door for your fueling needs. read more

The food here was really good. Everything from the beans to the burritos and Chile Relleno were great. It was a nice little find out in the middle of nowhere. read more

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Great home made authentic Mexican food! The amazing chips and tortillas are clearly homemade. My green chili had lots of good chunks of beef and potato. The quesadillas are a generous portion. Finally, our waitress was sweet and helpful. read more

I really liked the food here. 2 of us ordered combination plates with 2 flautas, Chile relleno and Enchilada, rice and beans. It was convenient for truck or camper parking. The server was super nice. I'll be back! read more

As a native Californian I take my Mexican food very seriously. This place did not disappoint!! Everything was very clean and the food was delicious. Food was fresh and authentic, didn't wait more than 10 minutes for our order. Definitely worth the stop if you're driving through! read more

Chelas Mexican Restaurant - 4 taco plate(1 is already in my stomach) I substituted the potato for rice - Mexican Near Me - Van Horn, Texas

Amazing food... So tasty. I had the HUEVOS RANCHEROS and the VERDE CHILAQUILES... They were so tasty.... Found them on my drive from LA to Houston, and now I stop by every time I do the same drive. The hospitality and the service was outstanding read more

My husband and I are visiting Van Horn because we are visiting all 254 Texas county courthouses. We stopped at Chelas for a bite to eat. Sandra met us with a smile, and that beautiful smile never left her face as she served up great service! I had the Combination Plate, so so good! Every bite was delicious! read more

Great food. We will go back when we are in Las Cruces. Very very reasonable prices, good sauces, good food. Really liked the salsa.

Dinner last night was very good. Everything was obviously prepared from scratch. Enchiladas both cheese and chicken were delicious. The red sauce was great and we opted for a fried egg on top and it was perfectly cooked. Eat here when you're in town and you won't be disappointed. read more

Stopped en route from el paso to Big Bend. Great food, clean bathrooms, great fast service. We shared beef fajitas that were very tasty, Awesome local made fresh chips & salsa. Guacamole was only so-so but overall a good value for good food. read more

No beer or wine even though Yelp says they have it. This wouldn't be a big deal, but every table that came in while we were there asked for drinks. The waitress said they used to have it. False advertising? Half a basket of cold chips which were flour tortillas had been fried but not salted. Tacos came with a baked potato. I had to ask for butter which was ice cold and the potato wasn't warm enough to melt it. The carne asada was good. Never got our ticket as the waitress was busy on her phone... I finally went to the register and told them what we'd ordered. I don't recommend and we won't be back. read more