A authentic, Mexican restaurant in a Latino neighborhood that exploded with their delicious meals …read more They got so popular that they remodeled and expanded to accommodate their customers The breakfast dishes are made with seasonings that enhance the enchiladas with either green or red chili with a fried egg on top including homemade refried beans, arroz.. This place has their house coffee with cinnamon. That was my granmothers secret so I thought. They have menudo on weekends. They have brunch..a wonderful enclosed patio especially designed by a relative who is also a architect. Try it, you'll love it. Prices are reasonable.

My family and I visited for a late lunch on a Sunday, and there was a fifteen-minute wait to get…read moreseated. There's only an outdoor waiting area, but it has chairs. We parked across the street near an intersection with a stop sign. Our table inside had a nice view of the Placentia Water Tower, and it felt somehow relaxing to gaze at it in the distance. I ordered the pork carnitas ($18), which included pico de gallo, rice, refried beans with melted cheese, and three warm tortillas. The portion size was large, and I took a some carnitas home. While the carnitas were tender, they weren't as juicy as I hoped. They provided only three tortillas that lost their warmth quickly in parchment paper. The rice had a good texture that had the right amount of firmness. I also tried the guacamole, which had a somewhat fluffy texture with a pleasantly light and savory flavor. While not affecting my review of this restaurant, I wish they served a mole dish.

Was told that the fish tacos are good here so had to check it out. Wrong! These fish tacos are not…read moregood... they are AMAZING. I ate two and was very sad when I finished because there were no more. Add friendly helpful stuff and you've got the perfect place. Sadly, they are hidden in a strip center invisible from the street. Well worth the effort to track this place down

Overall impression is to skip the meat tacos and stick with the seafood. I got the:…read more Battered shrimp taco - crunchy and flavorful. The toppings complimented the fried shrimp beautifully as it added freshness with every bite. Al pastor - oily and I've had better elsewhere. Chicken - they use the same toppings for every taco and it just didn't work with the chicken. It was too acidic and overwhelmed the chicken flavor to the point I couldn't taste the chicken. I can see why the place is popular because for their meat tacos, they don't skimp on meat at all. The tortillas felt a little too oily for me, but that's personal preference. I'd come back for the battered shrimp tacos. Tables were kinda gross, but it's a counter ordering system so not unexpected. It's also super busy on week nights probably due to the deals they offer.

Was there on Wednesday with the group of friends? Food was amazing. Service was great and the…read moreambiance was beautiful. can't wait to go again.

Our family looks forward to going to Tlaquepaque whenever we are in town. We have been going there…read morefor years now! The food is delicious! I get a veggie fajita taco salad with whole beans and add guacamole. The veggies are cooked perfectly! A great char and just the right amount of crunch. Other family members enjoy the tacos, enchiladas, chile relleno, and albondigas soup. The service is fast and friendly. The owner Rosalina came over and talked to us and she is a total sweetheart. We feel so comfortable and at home there, really cared for, which is an awesome experience at a restaurant. The ambiance is beautiful, great artwork and decorations. This place is truly a gem!!!

This location has been on our list of places to try for quite some time. We had never managed to…read morecatch it during business hours and always ended up at nearby spots instead. Luckily, that finally changed and we caught them open! This is a true family-run business, and if you haven't tried it yet, you should. We ordered a 2-item combo with a cheese enchilada, shredded beef taco, rice, and beans, and it was amazing. We also got the chicken à la diabla, and I can honestly say I've never had an à la diabla sauce that good at a restaurant. Everything tasted homemade and so comforting that it felt like leaving a friend's house after a meal his mom made. The vibe was fun, the service was great, and we were lucky enough to have the son taking care of us, which made the experience even better. Thank you for an amazing meal and great conversation. We're looking forward to creating many more memories here. This is officially our go-to spot because, quite frankly, the food here is on another level.

Authentic Mexican food, lots of options and friendly staff. I had lunch here in a Saturday with my…read morehusband. It seems like this restaurant is probably a lot busier for dinner. The outside of the building is under construction (January 2026). The inside of the restaurant isn't fancy but very welcoming and lots of seating for its size. We didn't go to the back, but our waitress said there is an outdoor patio. The food was delicious and exactly what we were hoping for when searching for authentic Mexican food. Salsa was flavorful, chips fresh and crunchy, chori-queso was the MVP of our meal. We also order a build your own burrito and 2 crunchy tacos. The menu has a good amount of options and next time we will try the loaded churros! This places offers take-out and catering. The prices were very reasonable. Can't wait to go back and bring the family and/or friends! Street parking and probably hard to find parking on a busy night.

Pepe's Mexican Food really came through. The burritos are huge -- no joke, one can easily feed two…read morepeople unless you're starving. Tried the carne asada, chorizo, and machaca and all three were solid. Real classic flavor, nothing fancy, just good food that hits every time. Definitely recommend it first thing in the morning too. Somehow tastes even better when you need a legit breakfast. Also gotta mention the green salsa... it has that perfect slow burn. Not crazy spicy at first, but it sneaks up on you in the best way. If you leave hungry, that's probably your own fault. For sure a recommend if ur in the Fullerton/Placentia hood!

ohh pepe pepe pepe.. place reminds me of a better del taco. (the mexican food,churros, and…read morehamburgers) food took a long time to come out. i ordered 2 hard shell "shredded beef" tacos side of "rice with chiles" flour cheese qusadilla with the chile sauce tacos- seemed really huge and filling. tasty. i didnt really want shredded beef but ok whatever. quesadilla- looks like a burrito. massive. legit 4 people could share it. very delicious but tons of oil/grease/runny cheese. rice with chiles- it was some kind of slob on top. i thought it was with actual chiles. horchata- tasty but was too sweet. i like their lil packets of sauce too. i forgot to order churros. they have bloody churros! check it out

Had a great time at cha Chas bar! Jose took amazing care of me--super friendly, attentive, and made…read morethe whole experience even better. Definitely coming back!

We dine at Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen in Brea frequently. We usually dine inside, but it was such a…read morenice evening that we chose to dine on the open-air covered patio this time. We love their chips and salsa. The complementary chips were very fresh, and both the red and green salsas have a medium heat level. We also always enjoy their grade size margaritas. They are not boozy, but definitely pack a punch. I usually have the mango-habanero margarita ordered extra-spicy, but I felt like trying something new, so I tried the Tamarindo Margarita (El Jimador 100% Blue Agave, Ancho Reyes Chili Liqueur, Squirt, tamarindo, fresh lime, grande size $27). It was good, but was a little on the sweet side, and I barely got any heat. I'll go back to my mango-habanero next time. She had their limited time pineapple-poblano margarita (grande size $27). This was an off-menu special offering. It was excellent, with a great mix of fresh pineapple and a light heat and pepper flavor from the poblano. It was perfectly balanced and the sweetness was very light. I was jealous and wish I had ordered this also. We happened to visit on Thursday night which is fajita night. The deal starts at only $20 for veggie fajitas, with various proteins available for an additional cost. I had the steak fajitas ($27), and she had the achiote grilled chicken breast fajitas ($22). The meal starts with a big Mexican Caesar salad. It was very good, with the perfect amount of dressing, it was very filling. The picture doesn't do it justice, it is a large salad. The proteins arrive sizzling hot in a cast iron skillet. Our dishes had a generous amount of steak and chicken on top of a bed of peppers and onions. I got flour tortillas and she got corn. It's nice that they give you four warm tortillas wrapped in a cloth napkin. Most places usually only give you three. The standard meal comes with beans and rice but we both opted for all rice. The rice was barely warm, but we were already pretty stuffed so we barely touched it. Our server Nicole was great. She was very friendly and provided great service. My girlfriend only had a few bites of her salad and wanted to take the rest home. When they delivered our two fajita orders, spread across eight plates, they inadvertently took her salad away. Nicole made it right and brought her a full salad in a to-go box and bag. Excellent service! They often run a summer promotion where purchasing $100 in gift cards includes two additional $20 bonus gift cards. Hopefully this deal will come again soon. We will continue to dine at Cha Cha's frequently.

I grew up in California and miss real Mexican food and I found it here. The food is great and home…read moremade. I highly recommend.

Food was amazing like eating at grandmas! Ordered chiliquiles and it was made to perfection. Javier…read moretook care of my son who wanted just shrimp. Definitely will be back for great food that took me back to my childhood. Great friendly service. The atmosphere was friendly, clean and a touch of grandmas house.

Came for a girls lunch date earlier to this weekend and this spot did not disappoint!…read more THE SERVICE: 5/5 - Quick, friendly, accommodating, and our waiter made a real effort to engage in conversation with us. The FOOD: 4.5/5 | Drinks: 5/5 Off the appetizers, we had the pork belly bites and dirty fries! First dish came with a long hot pepper, several mini tortillas, and 2 dipping sauces. The pork was crunchy on the outside and soft+succulent on the inside. I can see myself doubling up on this appetizer the next time I come. Dirty fries were great; it came with a generous amount of pickled onions - providing a really nice contrast to the savoriness of our meal. Our waiter graciously accommodated our request to have the egg on the side. Off the entrée/taco menu, my friend ordered the Korean tacos and I got the Ensenada (fish) tacos. But you can also order the Ensenada tacos with shrimp. These were delicious, I would have loved a little more lime crema to go with the fish - but not a big deal. I got a Watermelon Margarita. I wasn't expecting it to be HUGE, but it was the perfect amount considering how much food we as a pair ordered. My friend ordered the La Toxica table side cocktail and one additional mango cocktail. Table side cocktail was a whole show and my friend really enjoyed it. We had a great lunch at Tempo Cantina. I can't wait to try more of their bar menu, maybe even at night when the restaurant is lively

Very large and fun bar/restaurant/cantina with great ambiance and good food. The interior…read moretransports you to Mexico. Plenty of parking. Prices are on the higher side. I tried the Japanese-Mex menu and the sushi was outstanding. I would have it again anytime. Good, friendly service.