Ceviche
a dessert with whipped cream on top
Delicious banana margarita
Exterior
Wonderful, strong iced tea!
The cantina a very authentic Mexican bar
If it wasn't for this, I couldn't eat the flavorless food. Margarita tasted like water too, had to ask for sweet & sour to give flavor.
Husband loves the chilaquiles.
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Virgin strawberry margarita
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Outside
Chicken fajitas
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Chile Verde plate with refried beans and cheese
a plate of fish and rice
Chips and mild salsa. The hot salsa was too hot for us!
13. Chilaquiles no flavor at all
Cheese Enchilada Ranchero with rice and beans
34. Chapala Chicken
Chapalas Chicken with Adam LeethuuurRrrr
Beth B.
Oct 19, 2024
I chose Chapala Mexican Restaurant for lunch because my boyfriend and I were both craving Mexican food when we were recently in Las Vegas. We saw online that they've been in business since 1965! The location was moderately busy when we went in. The interior was a bit dated but very clean. We were seated right away and the wait staff immediately brought out waters, chips, and two types of salsa. Word to the wise: the hot is really hot! We stayed with the mild. I asked the waiter if there were any lunch specials and he let us know that one of the fajita plates was $2.00 off. We both ordered iced tea, which was wonderfully strong. My boyfriend ordered the chicken fajitas and I ordered the cheese enchilada ranchero with rice and beans.The food came out quite quickly. The fajitas came with two huge tortillas. When they were full of the chicken, veggies, rice, etc., they were like a full-sized burrito. My cheese enchilada ranchero was delicious and full of flavor. We will definitely visit this restaurant again next time we're in Las Vegas.
Read MoreMalise S.
Oct 15, 2024
Been a year or more since we ate at Chapala's and I was craving their green chile verde sauce over cheese enchiladas. Growing up in Yuma I was raised on green chile enchiladas and Chapala makes them exactly as El Charro does. Same restaurant that needs new carpet and a fresh coat of paint, sometimes the food is hot and sometimes it's not. But this night it was great!!Love that they give GENEROUS portions of two types of salsa with chips and NEVER charge extra if you want a little more. Their prices are the best also.
Read MoreJeremy C.
Sep 16, 2024
Today we visited again and unfortunately things have not improved since we visited last year. The decor is still in desperate need of an update and a good cleaning, the service was spotty and unprofessional (it wasn't even busy and everyone seemed in their own world), and the prices have gone up. While the guacamole is still decent, everything else was subpar, including the highly touted Chapala chicken (dry, flavorless, forgettable) and the chili relleno (rubbery and reheated). It actually felt insulting to be charged their new higher prices for such mediocre food. It's really sad to see a restaurant that's been here for so long just fall so completely flat. Unfortunately we will not be back.
Read MoreBelldandy C.
Jan 15, 2024
Came here for lunch on a Monday and was seated quickly. We ordered a variety of dishes to share and everything was delicious! They have some really good menudo. I'd come back just for that! I also really enjoyed their chips. I think we got a fresh batch and they were still slightly warm when served to us. Overall, great experience. It is a bit pricey in my opinion but the food and serving sizes are proportionate to the price.
Read MoreS D.
Sep 3, 2024
It's been awhile since me and my grandma have visited but still tastes amazing!! First time getting the ceviche and it was delicious. For everything we got and only paying $75, I'm definitely going to come here more often since it's so affordable!
Read MoreManfred J S.
Jun 8, 2024
The QUESO FUNDIDO is absolute to die for! Heat related dishes are very much recommended like: Ceviche de Camarones - just the right size to fully enjoy a special taste!Most attentive waiters, nice and fast seating arrangements. The ambiance is just for enjoyment of excellent Mexican dishes. Thanks!
Read MoreSativa Sean L.
Mar 24, 2024
The food was excellent four stars because it is slightly Americanized but I think it's a good thing for real Mexican food is spicy AF! The service was excellent, Ask for Francesca (see picture)... It's a real dining experience you do not feel rushed to leave, we had to leave because as always I have to hit the gym at night..This is an authentic Mexican restaurant at Tropicana and Pecos between KFC and McDonald's... What I love the most is that this restaurant is probably LESS EXPENSIVE then KFC or McDonald's but you get to take your time and really enjoy true authentic Mexican food... Make sure to point at the items on the menu as the combinations sometimes add super salad without you knowing... There's also a full bar adequately named The cantina... And it really feels like visiting your uncle or auntie from Tijuana :-)
Read MoreLisa B.
Jun 2, 2023
Chapala has been open a very long time, and I still crave it on occasion. It's old school tradition. Clean even though it's worn. Service was great and food came out quickly. Late lunch of chicken enchiladas suiza with green sauce. Delicious. Chips and two types of salsa I enjoyed too. Good portions; I brought half home. Reasonable price, great quality, happy servers.
Read MoreCody J.
Feb 7, 2025
My wife and 3 kids stopped in on way back from Hoover dam and couldn't have been happier. Kids got crayons and some pics to color in keep them busy. Me and wife had margaritas. Ordered steak shrimp fajitas and 3 kids meals came out quickly was yummie price was fair. Next time in town for sure stopping by again
Read MoreCassandra C.
Jan 15, 2025
Let me first saying I been coming here for decades. Today on January 15 2025 at 7:45 people the lady said we're closed. I said it says ur open till 8. Oh we closed the kitchen at 7:30. I was like ok I'll give someone else my money. Then I thought no let me speak to the manager. She tells someone in the kitchen I want to speak to a manager and then gos around and some guy don't really know if he's a manager tell me we close our kitchen at 7:30. He says I can't afford to keep my people an hr past closing. I said well u should put ur closing time at 7:30. So let's REALLY make him not afford to keep any staff. Don't give this place ur money!!!!
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