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    La Chaiteria

    4.7 (207 reviews)
    ModerateTacos
    Open 8:00 am - 3:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Mole Chilaquiles
    Ioanna K.

    I adore Tumerico (sister restaurant) so I'm not remotely shocked at how much i liked this spot. The portions are huuuuge and the food is so flavorful!! Their salsas always tie everything together and bring the food from good to great. I do wish we'd gotten more than two tortillas for the ropa vieja (recently at Tumerico it came with four). And though the chilaquiles tasted amazing the chips were a bit greasy. Still so delicious overall, with kind staff and the cutest covered outdoor spot that made for the perfect spring lunch.

    Chile Relleno Plate
    Genevieve M.

    A huge fan of this place because each and every time you come here, you can expect consistent tastiness, freshly prepared meals, and good vibes overall. Everything I have ordered here... and I mean everything as I have been coming a few years... is superb in flavor ( personally, I am a huge fan of their chile relleno and their pork carnitas chilaquiles). This is also the only place I look forward to a side salad for breakfast ... They offer vegan and meat options. They also have a good mole latte and smoothie options. Their menu specials change but the quality of food does not. Due to renovations in the past year... lots more dining indoors and on the back patio allowing for larger groups. Parking is a bit of a challenge but worth the effort. They have a sister restaurant (Tumerico)... but this is my favorite. Service is super nice and quick.

    Carnitas
    Elizabeth O.

    Food was off the chain!!!! Perfectly savory and delicious carnitas. Sister to Tumerico so the beans, rice and salad were the same. Adding salt and lemon to the salad and rice made it substantially better. The beans cannot be saved tho. It needs more fat and love but I guess that's the sacrifice for being vegan. Corn tortillas were steamed but tasted raw. I think they should have been fried a little. Came with two friends who also enjoyed their food. I tried the Cuban pork (or chicken?) on my friends plate and it was good. I got a Coke with my meal and the total was around $19. Pretty pricey for a serving that is just enough to be satisfied but not full and zero leftovers.

    Great chips and salsa
    Miriam S.

    I had high expectations for this place, so I'll start with the not-so-great. Prices are on the higher side, though I assume they use quality ingredients. We ordered the carnitas (pork) burrito, which had good flavor, but the broccoli tasted off--both in the burrito and in the rice. The beef tamales also had good flavor but were on the dry side; it seemed like they were reheated on the grill rather than steamed, as they should be. You order at the counter and the food is brought to your table, yet you're still expected to tip. The décor could also use some improvement. The good: They have great drinks--I ordered the matchata, and it was very tasty. There's a salsa bar and a water station, which is a nice touch. They also offer items for sale in their refrigerators, and the open-concept kitchen is appealing.

    JP P.

    Great stop after Tumamoc Hill hike - plenty of vegan and non vegan options . Salsa bar and o door & outdoor seating . We chose sit in the back patio . Really enjoyed the fresh beet juice & vegan soyrizo con papas plate .

    Carnitas with all salad, no rice or beans
    Chelsea J.

    I enjoyed the fish tacos with some friends on the patio for lunch today. They're cooked on the flattop, so no breading or deep frying involved. I thought the price was reasonable for the portion size-1 order is 3 tacos. I LOVE their salad. The back patio is hidden but is shaded for lunch. Service was great.

    Huitlacoche tacos and horchata latte
    Lauren S.

    This is a staple restaurant in my household, and we come here often for a quick breakfast, or to meet up with family and friends. Recently I've been really enjoying the huitlacoche tacos, horchata latte, and the fresh-pressed juices. My wife enjoyed the fish tacos this time. Something for both vegetarians and meat eaters alike. Honestly you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. The service is always fast and friendly, and they're happy to make recommendations.

    Jackfruit tamale plate
    Evie S.

    My favorites at La Chaiteria and at sister restaurant Tumerico are the vegan jackfruit tamales and the cuban jackfruit or al pastor jackfruit burritos. Tumerico is closer to my house and is all vegetarian with more vegan options but I like coming to La Chaiteria if I am going to have beans as like the refried pinto beans here (Tumerico seems to alternate their refried beans on some days with black beans that are made pretty bland for me so when eating there I prefer to get the tamale and burritos a la carte without the rice and beans) . The jackfruit is prepared really well for Tumerico and La Chaiteria-- much better texture and flavor than many places. It seems like they dry it first which makes the texture great and the final product doesn't have the flavors of the green raw jackfruit juices left. The one thing I don't recommend here is the mole. I found it very sweet and not very complex. I like that they have outdoor seating in the front and back and the counter service here seems to be nice when I come. Fairly nice ambiance for a counter service spot too. Hours are a bit limited. Note that their crema is made with cashews. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

    Isabella J.

    It's been a minute since my last visit to Chaiteria and it was good to go back! The menu has since incorporated some of the vegan menu items folks might be familiar with from Tumerico, in addition to some vegetarian dishes, they're delicious to Aquiles, Carnitas Barbacoa, etc. our group of five enjoyed an order of the Carnitas, the Barbacoa, the Frida Kahlo, vegan tostadas, birria tacos, and a bean and cheese burrito for our three-year-old daughter. Dining indoors was not ideal because the space was filled with smoke and chiles from the kitchen area, but to my surprise, they have a patio behind the building. The patio is unfortunately lacking ambience, but it was perfect for us as it was shaded and quiet. Everyone loved what their ordered. The food is just really simple and good with fresh ingredients. The front of house staff were all really welcoming and helpful.

    Pihtaya smoothie
    Ashley C.

    I went here again a couple Saturdays ago while in the area. As much as I wanted to have the fish tacos again, I resisted and tried something else on the menu. This time I got the Cuban chicken plate, and was still elated with my experience! It was so flavorful and so nicely presented. The green sauce were both also pretty good.

    Erick D.

    The La Chaiteria is the sister restaurant of Tumerico, but unlike Tumerico, it also offers meat options. Like Tumerico, the food here is excellent. I'll admit I was reluctant to try Tumerico at first because in past experiences, paying for a vegan or vegetarian meal often left me feeling hungry. That hasn't been the case here the flavors are bold, creative, and filling, and La Chaiteria continues that same high standard while giving the option to add meat. Service was fast and friendly, though keep in mind it's counter service. The space also has a small market with drinks and other goodies that make it worth a browse while you wait.

    Carne Burrito
    Zuriel L.

    Honestly everything from this place is absolutely delicious. Every time I go the food is fresh the drinks are cool and the service is great. The food always comes with a side of salad and rice & beans.... Just so good. Just a very lovely place and it's so cute, I love the murals they have and the bulletin board has a lot of local community information. A plus is having their own salsa bar that's fresh and tasty. I can't wait to come back again.

    Duck mole burrito
    Dmitry U.

    Had lunch special duck mole burrito. It was very generous portion and very affordable! Would definitely come back! Thanks again!

    Barbacoa Plate

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    Delicious food, much like its sister restaurant, Tumerico. But this place is rarely crowded AND there's outdoor seating!

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    Food is fresh, authentic and very yummy! Recommended for everyone that enjoys good food!

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    2 years ago

    Food is excellent. As good as its reputation. Perhaps even better. Creative vegetarian and vegan fare.

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    2 years ago

    Had the pork plate which was a healthy sized portion. Their salad dressing has its own unique taste. Would definitely go again

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    3 years ago

    Absolutely fantastic Vegan Menu with a Latin flair. Excellent flavor with a lot of options. We will definitely come again!

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    Super fresh, delicious food with kind, patient staff for explaining options. Total hidden gem.

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    4 years ago

    This place is the absolute best. Food is soooo good and the people are the nicest most welcoming in the city

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    Offshoot spot of the fantastic Tumerico. Make sure to check the hours, though. They seen a bit irregular.

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    Ask the Community - La Chaiteria

    Do they take orders for takeout?

    Yes. 520 400 7127

    Are they dog friendly?

    Yes, I took my dog

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