Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Marcela's Cocina Mexicana

    3.8 (344 reviews)
    ModerateMexican
    Closed 11:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

    Marcela's Cocina Mexicana Photos

    MARCELA'S COCINA MEXICANA ATMOSPHERE

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

    You might also consider

    More like Marcela's Cocina Mexicana

    Recommended Reviews - Marcela's Cocina Mexicana

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Spinach enchiladas. Gluten- and dairy-free, so they look plain, but we nonetheless quite tasty.
    Will L.

    What a great restaurant! Excellent food, impeccable service! First, the service: the hostess greeted us at the door, and immediately took us to our table. Our server, Catherine, was asking for our drink orders moments after we'd taken our seats. And the abundant chips and salsa were at our table moments later. We ordered our food and it came promptly. In short, we felt the staff made sure we were taken care of, this despite the fact that the restaurant was hopping busy. What a great way to run a restaurant! Second, the food: it was excellent. We were all hungry, and each of us polished off our plates, despite generous portions. Catherine asked if we wanted boxes at the end of our meals, which set us all off laughing, since there was nary a scrap left! There were a variety of dietary restrictions, mostly gluten-free or vegetarian, and they happily accommodated. I really had a hankering for chicken tacos, which the server said they'd happily make for me, even though they weren't on the menu. And they were delicious, with a healthy portion of juicy and savory meat, loaded into homemade soft corn tortillas, which I loaded with healthy portions of their house-made salsa. So yummy! Others ordered their Tacos de Camaron (off their ample seafood menu), spinach enchiladas, vegetarian chimichangas (my girlfriend loved them), and Tacos Dorados. Plates were nearly clean when we were done, which speaks to how good the food was. I'm not sure when I'll next be in Chelan, but I can guarantee this will be my go-to when I am!

    Steak salad
    Emily C.

    I got the steak salad and it was amazing. Margaritas though were not good... this is the first time I've had a bad margarita at a Mexican restaurant. The rest of my group got the nachos (sorry no pictures of anything else) but it looked fabulous, the pick 3 which they all said was good and the Marcela Burrito. In my opinion, the burrito was average, I'd give it a 5/10, it was definitely lacking something. Since I didn't taste any of the other dishes I cannot provide feedback, but I wish I had tried those nachos.

    Ali L.

    I was very pleased with the variety of vegetarian options on the menu. While I initially planned to order the chimichanga, I changed my mind when I saw they offered Beyond Meat tacos. The restaurant also has a lot of unique margaritas. I chose the Beach Body margarita, which was exactly what I wanted--not sweet at all. My parents enjoyed their margaritas as well.

    Fajitas are plenty!
    Kristin S.

    A popular Mexican choice located in the heart of Chelan on the main drag. It's loud in here and the hosts are unwelcoming but our server was friendly and the portions are huge! We all took half our meals home. The margarita was meh- tasted like a mix. Tomatillo salsa is delish!

    Fried ice cream.
    Nancy C.

    Dined with large group of family for dinner. The place was busy and loud. The restaurant has two floors for dining. We were seated promptly. Complimentary chips with sauces were served along with waters. Drinks ordered: Mimosarita House Lime Margarita 20 oz. Blended flavored margarita Pacifico Regular traditional margarita Guava blood orange Rita Entrees ordered (comes with rice and beans): Marcela's combo Grande combo Chimichangas Enchiladas rancheras Camarones Al Fuego Camarones Al mojo de ajo Nino cheese quesadilla For dessert: Churros Fried ice cream Entrees were brought out promptly and not too long a wait. We all enjoyed our meals. My entree, the Chimichangas were served very hot. And the desserts are huge. We had to share it l because there's no way one person could finish them; they satisfied our sweet tooth craving after eating Mexican food for sure! Staff is nice and attentive. Street parking only.

    Menu
    Jm P.

    Both hands up to the staff for being awesome! My family and I came here on Thursday after spending the morning at the water slide park up the street and we were starving! We inhaled the chips and salsa several times until our food came and when our main dishes came it was game over lol. I had shrimp and mushrooms in a cream sauce which was yummy! Hubs had bean enchiladas and we ordered potato tacos for my son. We really enjoyed the chips and salsa! I should've asked if I can buy some of the salsa in a jar, what a shame cuz im craving it right now :( My son was loud and all over the place when we came here but the staff was so nice and quick with napkins and extra water, they were attentative and like I said both hands up to the staff for being on point. Next time I'm in Chelan I'm definitely gonna eat here!

    Tortilla Soup and Garden Salad
    Philip S.

    Known the owner for many years and have always liked their food. Always warm and welcoming towards me and my family. The food is full of flavor and comforting, especially during the cold season. Highly recommend if you looking for some good local Mexican food in Chelan!

    the outside of the restaurant
    Satish P.

    This was one of the places open late in Chelan, and we wanted to give this Mexican restaurant a try. They get you started with Chips and 2 dips, and give refills as well, when you need them. Their chips were so yummy that we kept eating them until our food came, and it took quite a while for us to get our food as they were very busy when we went. We ordered the Pollo al Carbon, Cactus Salad, and Veggie Fajitas (it comes with flour or corn tortillas). Their quantities are really huge and especially the Veggie Fajitas we ordered could easily feed 2 people and it tasted good as well. The cactus salad was average and the Pollo al Carbon wasn't up to the mark, wish they used whole chicken instead of processed chicken and it was quite bland for us. Maybe we visited them on a bad day, would give them another try to see how their more famous dishes are.

    Parillada Fajitas

    See all

    3 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    13 days ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    20 days ago

    The flavors are so good. Had chicken fajitas, grilled chicken salad and tortilla soup. Love this place

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of D B.
    0
    10
    2

    1 month ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of S D.
    0
    15
    0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 2

    4 months ago

    The rice was cold and mushy the service was good so that was the only good thing. Do I recommend it no.. better off going elsewhere

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tim G.
    1
    37
    23

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jm P.
    145
    460
    2133

    5 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Angele N.
    12
    15
    38

    2 years ago

    Omg!!! The chili relleno the pork tacos, the margaritas... Karen is an awesome server!!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Shilpa S.
    55
    156
    314

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Avocado salsa was amazing. Service wad quick. The potato tacos were excellent as well.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Brenda M.
    15
    97
    136

    6 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    The place has really changed..menu, food, effort. Very juvenile appearing menus, small portions. Theres a good chance we won't return.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Brian S.
    2
    179
    31

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 9

    Marcela's Cocina Mexicana Reviews in Other Languages

    Ask the Community - Marcela's Cocina Mexicana

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Mexican 196 times last month within 15 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Marcela's Cocina Mexicana - mexican - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...