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    Chelos

    3.6 (51 reviews)
    InexpensiveMexican, New American
    Closed • 5:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    We came here to try the omelets

    We always get the burgers they really good . But today we decide to try their famously delicious omelettes . I Oder the famous Mexican omelette.a little expensive but you can clearly see why. All the ingredients are really good . About the service. Great people are working here . When the food is ready they bring it to the table .

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    Judy a.

    Stopped in here to get gas, decided to try them out I've seen them before while coming back from our weekends In Glamis. My husband asked for a munedo and it was missing the corn . It was only half way full . I ordered a large one and they looks like I got a child's. Although it was tasty it's missing the corn and the large portion that you pay for. Undecided if I order her again.

    Daisy D.

    Horrible service, they gave me this on a $10.25 carne asada fries. No guacamole just 4 pieces of avocado. Unacceptable do NOT COME!!!!

    Red Chilaquiles & a Mexican Coke
    Emmanuel T.

    We've been here before & the last time I had the machaca burrito that was soo good but decided on the chilaquiles which were also delicious with refried beans & a fried egg couldn't go wrong with that! The workers were friendly & attentive to anything else may have needed when dropping off the food at our table.

    Steak Salad
    Kristina G.

    When you live in the middle of no where your limited on where you can go for fast food. I have been putting off reviewing this place because it's decent. I normally get the chicken salad but change it up with the fried chicken plate sometimes. Today I decided to try the steak salad and let's just say I will never order it again. It's bad enough that usually the lettuce is sitting in water that has to be drained off especially if you're not going to eat it right away. As per usual I had to drain off the water but my biggest issue is the amount of fat and gristle they put on my salad. Clumps of fat mixed in with the salad is something I'm just not down with. Also it is just the pre-bagged iceberg mix. I'm not sure if they just have it floating in water and scoop it out and throw it strait in the container or what but be prepared to add paper towels or napkins to the container no matter which salad you choose and flip to drain, as well as there will be some turned lettuce you will need to pick out.

    Chilaquiles plate
    Marisa T.

    First time here this morning, great Chilaquiles plate, they were so good. The beans & eggs on the side were good too. My husband got a machaca burrito & said it was good as well, although smaller than most breakfast burritos. It's out of the way for us, but when in the area, I would definitely go back.

    Bacon Avocado Cheeseburger with fries!
    Omar R.

    Getting that late night craving, I decided to give Chelo's Burger a try. I got there at 8:40 PM and I did not realized that they closed at 9PM. Even though it was almost closing time, the employees still kept a smile and took my order and cooked it fresh and quick! My first time being here, I chose their Bacon Avocado Cheeseburger with fries. It came with bacon, avocado, lettuce, tomato, onions, thousand island dressin, cheese and one beef patty. Man, the burger was good and juicy! I enjoyed every bite of it! Good place to grab a nice and juicy burger. Hopefully ill be back soon to try more of their items on the menu!

    Double Cheese Burger, 1/2 Pound, and Fries
    Stephen T.

    This restaurant is located in what you may call a "food court" that includes this location, Subway, a yogurt store and a check cashing branch. Although it is labeled as a Mexican food spot (which it is), they also have a very wide variety of choices. Things like Club Sandwiches, Onion Rings, Burgers, Carnea Asada Burrito, etc. Also, an all day breakfast menu that didn't look half bad... A guy next to me had steak and eggs for lunch and it looked rather tasty! The only photo for this location was taken by me, of what I got. The ever illusive double cheese burger and fries with a coke. The burger "with everything" has lettuce, tomato, chopped onions and thousand island dressing. The burger was VERY GOOD, but very very greasy... But hey, if that's what your into! Big portions too! I'm a big cat and couldn't finish my whole meal. Now, why you may ask, did I only rate it a three? Service: Very slow, waiting at the register as the people talked in the back right in front of me for about 3 minutes. Price: I paid $9 for the entire meal. Now yes that's not all that bad, but there is a Del Taco about 30 yards away that I could get the same meal for 6$. CLEANLINESS!!!!: The table I was eating on was not cleaned (none were) and there was more than once occasion where a fly either landed on my table, head, or FOOD! Overall, the rating of A-OK is the best I can do...

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    Lady on the phone incredibly rude. Didn't even bother to put an order in. Needs to work on service

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    10 months ago

    the Burritos are no good they stuff them with everything else besides the meat and specially the carne Azada burrito

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    Great asada burrito. I can't speak to the rest of the menu but the burrito was spot on. It was a tasty surprise and I'll be back again.

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    I love it to mucho chelos burger and they are so good too and all ways I go to eating their

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    3 years ago

    Good is good, service not so much! I work in Mecca for the summer so Chelos became my go to since it was the only thing g close by.

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    Delicious burgers and chicken salad, blt sandwich, cocktail de camaron all food I have is good. good service.

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    great food & great customer service. i called and placed order over the phone and when i showed up it was done .

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    Great service, fresh and made-to-order food. And breakfast all day! I loved my veggie omelette, which came with hash browns and toast.

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    Definitely recommend this place! Food is really good. They are always busy but they don't take long in giving your food.

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    3 years ago

    they have the best cheeseburgers w fries they're so quick to take and make your order!!! its clean, too.

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    Outstanding small hole in the wall..!!! Shredded beef burrito!! And bacon avocado burger..!! I will stop here again !!!

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    13 years ago

    Great spot to gas up and grab a tasty breakfast burrito to go. Not bad for $5.55. Pleasant service with a smile

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    8 years ago

    Great food stop headed up to Joshua Tree. Noticed they had an A health rating while we were there too.

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