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    Chelly's Cafe

    4.2 (223 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican
    Open 10:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    CHELLY'S CAFE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Santa Fe Burrito
    David L.

    We had a group of 6 and we were seated right away. Chips were light and crispy. We got there in time for the brunch menu which was a nice option to have. I got the Santa Fe Burrito which was a good size with plenty of filling. Flavors were good. Staff were friendly and helpful with descriptions of the dishes.

    Chicken and steak fajitas with added mushroom
    Chalanna B.

    Chelly's is our go to spot for quick, delicious food. Prices are good, service is consistently good, and food is served hot and fresh. We always get guacamole and cheese dip to share and the fajitas, YUM. My only complaint is the very derelict (clean but scary to look at) bathroom which has a giant hole in the handicap stall with exposed pipes and draft of wind coming through.

    Foods great. The service is awesome. They're friendly and quick with things. Been here a few times and it's a favorite for us

    Chile verde
    Molly M.

    This was the first time I went to Chelly's, it isn't super big but feels like the perfect size for a local crowd on a weekday evening. The menu has a ton of options, from more traditional Mexican dishes to Tex Mex favorites. I went for the chile verde, and what came out shocked me a bit. The plate was a massive portion of the chile verde especially! I believe it was only $13, and I had tons of delicious leftovers afterwards. The meat was perfectly tender with a quality classic verde sauce, decent rice and beans as well, with piping hot fresh grilled tortillas. My friends enjoyed their food and their large margaritas especially. This is the perfect place for some comforting Mexican food. We really enjoyed our post work happy hour and dinner overall, and I must go back to explore more of this menu.

    Jordan K.

    What a gem! Chelly's Cafe is a very unassuming little joint in a strip mall off of 85th and Wornall. From the outside, you probably wouldn't even realize it's a Mexican restaurant. The lunch menu is loaded with all kinds of options and combinations for more than reasonable prices. The house marg was about 4x larger than I expected and didn't taste like straight sugar mix. The queso and salsa appetizer was also delicious. My only negative was the chips were nothing special, and the service was a little slow for it not being very busy. For 2 lunch combos, queso, and 2 jumbo margs we paid around $40 including the tip! Price, food, and drinks were on point at Chelly's and I'll certainly be back.

    Salsa
    Becca B.

    I have been living in Waldo for 2 years and had NO idea this delicious spot existed! The salsa was fresh and the chips were light. Our table ordered the Arroz Con Pollo, the special Pazole (soup), and the lunch quesadilla...all for under $30! If you are craving a cheesy meal, order the Arroz Con Pollo because it will satisfy the cheese craving and so will the spiced chicken. I will definitely be coming back. Make sure to try the Pazole..unfortunately I didn't get a photo...but 5 stars!

    Carnitas
    Jeffrey M.

    Definition of hole in the wall Mexican place. Great service, locally owned. Highly recommend

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    One of the best Mexican food in kcmo and my Favorite for the past 18+ years !! Highly recommended !!

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    Feels like we've been going here for almost a decade now. Service and food are always great and consistent.

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    Food was really good. Ordered carry out and everything was exactly how we ordered it for our family of 5.

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    Food was amazing and so much we had to take home and there prices are so good on the amount of food u get we will definitely be going back

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    Really good authentic food and nice cold beer great for stopping by for a lunch break.

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    So I stopped by to try this place for the first time. It looks to have some cool vibes. I didn't…read moresee a clear indicator that you're supposed to order at the bar. I just took a swing at it, picked up a menu, and stood there. It took a while for somebody to acknowledge that I was there. The person who took my order was super involved, which is cool, but they needed some help, and the person who came by to help them seemed to be rather impatient, so that was one of the first things I noticed. They do bring your food out in a reasonable amount of time, delivered to your table. You have a number that attaches to a metal wand that they give to you. So the water station is set up in the back, you get your own water, but they were out of cups. They had a really cool aesthetic to it, with like the garage door where you can see all the downtown. The only problem was that the sun went down, and it started to get rather cold. Nobody ever closed the door, but I ordered the Asada fries. 3/5 heavy on the seasoning, but not so much on the flavor, it came across. It's kind of salty. I thought it would be different than what it was. The portion size was fine, and the green sauce that they offer you on the side really makes it better. Also ordered the CHORI queso dip lied on the chorizo for the portion size. The flavor was also a three out of five. The chip that they give you with it has a nice, good texture and reasonable seasoning. My wife had the mushroom Tinga tacos. She gave him four out of five. She really enjoyed them. The atmosphere is cool. The weights staff are really cool. I'd consider coming back on a Thursday. They have this cool thing that you can try new and upcoming dishes, and then they also have brunch, so I'm thinking about giving them a second shot. If you've never been, you should come and see what your opinion is, but really cool aesthetics and great views.

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