El Chalateco

Tortas

Cubana Tortas

Milanesa, chorizo y jamn con mayonesa, cebolla, tomate, jalapeo, cebolla, aguacate y queso fundido. Cuban Tortas. Milanesa, sausage and ham with mayonnaise, onion, tomatoes, jalapeo, onion, avocado, and melted cheese.
$16.25
Quesadillas Gus

Su eleccin de carne en tortilla frita hecha a mano, queso, lechuga, crema agria y salsa. / Gus quesadilla. Your choice of meat in a hand-made fried tortilla, cheese, lettuce, sour cream and salsa.
$19.20
Tortas Regulares

Carne, mayonesa, cebolla, tomate, jalapeo, cebolla, aguacate y queso fundido. / Regular tortas. Meat, mayonnaise, onion, tomatoes, jalapeo, onion, avocado, and melted cheese.
$15.25
Combinada Tortas

Dos carnes, mayonesa, cebolla, tomate, jalapeo, cebolla, aguacate y queso derretido. / Combined tortas. 2 meat, mayonnaise, onion, tomatoes, jalapeo, onion, avocado, and melted cheese.
$21.70
Super Cubana Tortas

Milanesa, chorizo, jamn, chorizo y huevos con mayonesa, cebolla, tomate, jalapeo, cebolla, aguacate y queso fundido. / Super cuban tortas. Milanesa, sausage, ham, chorizo, and eggs with mayonnaise, onion, tomatoes, jalapeo, onion, avocado, and melted cheese.
$19.99

Desayunos

Huevos Divorciados

Divorced eggs. Dos huevos estrellados con salsa roja y verde encima. El consumo de carnes, aves, mariscos, crustceos o huevos crudos o poco cocidos puede aumentar el riesgo de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos, especialmente si tiene ciertas afecciones mdicas. / 2 sunny-side-up eggs with red and green sauce on top. consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
$18.50
Burrito de Desayuno

Huevo, arroz, frijoles y queso envuelto en tortilla de harina. El consumo de carnes, aves, mariscos, crustceos o huevos crudos o poco cocidos puede aumentar el riesgo de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos, especialmente si tiene ciertas afecciones mdicas. / Breakfast burrito. Egg, rice, beans, and cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
$13.80
Huevos Rancheros

Dos tortillas de maz fritas con una salsa roja de huevos fritos encima. El consumo de carnes, aves, mariscos, crustceos o huevos crudos o poco cocidos puede aumentar el riesgo de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos, especialmente si tiene ciertas afecciones mdicas. / 2 fried corn tortillas with a sunny-side-up eggs red salsa on top. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
$18.50
Huevos Al Gusto

Eggs to taste. Su eleccin de huevos con chorizo, jamn o a la mexicana. El consumo de carnes, aves, mariscos, crustceos o huevos crudos o poco cocidos puede aumentar el riesgo de enfermedades transmitidas por los alimentos, especialmente si tiene ciertas afecciones mdicas. / Your of choice eggs with chorizo, ham, or a la Mexicana. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish or eggs, may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
$18.50

Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles Con Carne

Chilaquiles with meat. Chilaquiles servidos con pollo o res, huevos, arroz y frijoles. Tortilla de maz frita en salsa verde. / Chilaquiles served with chicken or beef, eggs, rice, and beans. Fried corn tortilla in green sauce.
$24.20
Chilaquiles Con Huevo

Chilaquiles with egg. Chilaquiles servidos con huevos, arroz y frijoles. Tortilla de maz frita en salsa verde. / Chilaquiles served with eggs, rice and beans.
$19.80
Chilaquiles Solos

Chilaquiles Alone. Chilaquiles con arroz y frijoles. / Chilaquiles with rice and beans.
$15.70

Aperitivo

Gringa

Queso, cilantro, cebolla, pia y carne al pastor. / Cheese, cilantro, onion, pineapple, and al pastor meat.
$12.00
Tacos Dorados

Crispy tacos. Tacos crocantes con papas y chorizo o pollo. / Crispy tacos with potatoes and chorizo or chicken.
$18.50
Mini Empanadas

Vegetales o atn. / Vegetables or tuna.
$15.70
Tostada de Tinga

Tinga tostada. Tostada servida con frijoles, pollo marinado y cubierta con crema agria y queso. / Tostada served with beans, marinated chicken, and topped with sour cream and cheese.
$9.80
Molletes

Hecho con pan mexicano (bolillos) untado con frijoles, pico de gallo y tocino, con queso derretido encima. / Made with Mexican bread (bolillos) spread with beans, pico de gallo, and bacon, with melted cheese on top.
$10.70
Ensalada de Pollo

Chicken Salad. Pollo a la parrilla con lechuga, tomates, cebollas, pepinos y rodajas de naranja. / Grilled chicken with lettuce, tomatoes, onions, cucumbers, and orange slices.
$20.25
Nachos

Servido con aguacate, pico de gallo y crema agria. / Served with avocado, pico de gallo and sour cream.
$19.80
Sincronizadas

Tortilla de harina con queso fundido y carne. / Flour tortilla with melted cheese and meat.
$11.00

Sopa

Caldo De Pollo

Chicken soup.
$24.20
Caldo De Res

Beef soup.
$24.20
Consome De Pollo

Estofado de pollo desmenuzado cubierto con aguacate y una guarnicin de arroz. / Shredded chicken stew topped with avocado and a side of rice.
$24.20
Menudo

Beef tripe soup.
$24.20
Sopa De Mariscos

Seafood soup.
$26.70
Caldo De Camarn

Shrimp soup.
$25.40
Sopa De Tortilla

Tortilla soup.
$11.30
Sopa de Mondongo

Beef tripe stew with vegetables.
$21.90

Tacos

Alambre Especial

Special alambre. Pimiento morrn, cebolla, tocino, bistec y cerdo marinado. Bell pepper, onion, bacon, beefsteak and marinated pork.
$25.10
Pollo Taco

Chicken. Servido con cebolla, cilantro y salsa. Served with onion, cilantro, and salsa.
$4.50
Asada Tacos

Beef. Servido con cebolla, cilantro y salsa. Served with onion, cilantro, and salsa.
$4.50
Pastor Tacos

Marinated pork. Servido con cebolla, cilantro y salsa. Served with onion, cilantro, and salsa.
$4.50
Chorizo Tacos

Pork mexican chorizo. Servido con cebolla, cilantro y salsa. Served with onion, cilantro, and salsa.
$4.50
Lengua Tacos

Beef tongue. Servido con cebolla, cilantro y salsa. Served with onion, cilantro, and salsa.
$4.50
Chuleta Tacos

Pork chops. Servido con cebolla, cilantro y salsa. Served with onion, cilantro, and salsa.
$4.50
Cabeza Tacos

Beef head. Servido con cebolla, cilantro y salsa. Served with onion, cilantro, and salsa.
$4.50
Hongos Tacos

Mushrooms suadero. Servido con cebolla, cilantro y salsa. Served with onion, cilantro, and salsa.
$4.50
Costilla Tacos

Beef ribs. Servido con cebolla, cilantro y salsa. Served with onion, cilantro, and salsa.
$4.50
Tripa Tacos

Beef tripe. Servido con cebolla, cilantro y salsa. Served with onion, cilantro, and salsa.v
$4.50
Alambres

Una combinacin de cebolla, pimiento, tocino y carne a eleccin. / A combination of onion, bell pepper, bacon, and your choice of meat.
$22.70
4 Flautitas

Flautas pollo o papas con chorizo. / Crispy tacos, chicken, or potatoes with chorizo.
$24.20
Parrillada Gus

Gus BBQ. Carne con pimiento morrn, tocino y queso derretido, servida con tortillas. / Meat with bell pepper, bacon, and melted cheese, served with tortillas.
$22.60
2 Flautas de Pollo

2 chicken flautas. Tacos fritos de pollo crujiente. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada. / Fried crispy chicken tacos. Served with rice, beans and salad.
$24.20
3 Chala Tacos

Tacos de pescado o camarn. / Fish or shrimp tacos.
$17.60
Chala Parrillada

Chala BBQ.
$55.40
3 Tacos Hawaiianos

Tacos de chuleta de puerco con pia, jamn y cebolla. / Pork chop tacos with pineapple, ham and onion.
$17.60
3 Mega Tacos

Con su eleccin de carne con frijoles enteros y papas fritas. / With your choice of meat with whole beans, and French fries.
$18.80

Burritos

Burritos

Frijoles, arroz, cebolla, queso, lechuga, crema agria, cilantro y carne. / Beans, rice, onion, cheese, lettuce, sour cream, cilantro and meat.
$15.40
Burrito Mojado

Wet burrito. Salsa verde, burrito hmedo, carne, con frijoles, arroz, cebolla, queso, lechuga, crema agria y cilantro. / Green sauce, wet burrito, meat, with beans, rice, onion, cheese, lettuce, sour cream and cilantro.
$16.70

Fajitas

Chala-Fajitas

Una combinacin de pimiento, cebolla, tomate, pollo, res y camarones, servido con arroz, frijoles y tortillas. / A combination of bell pepper, onion, tomato, chicken, beef and shrimp, served with rice, beans and tortillas.
$27.90
Fajitas

Una combinacin de pimiento, cebolla, tomate y carne servida con arroz y frijoles. / A combination of bell pepper, onion, tomato, and meat served with rice and beans.
$25.10

Mariscos

Coctel de Camarn

Shrimp cocktail.
$21.30
3 Campechana

Cctel de camarones, pulpo y ostras. / Shrimp, octopus, and oysters cocktail.
$24.20
Aguachile
$25.40
Ceviche Mixto

Mixed ceviche. Camarn, pulpo y pescado. / Shrimp, octopus, and fish.
$15.70
Vuelve a La Vida

Nuestra combinacin especial de mariscos: camarones, ceviche de pescado ceviche y ostiones. / Our special combination of seafood: shrimp, ceviche fish ceviche and oysters.
$28.80
Ceviche

Camarn, pulpo o pescado. / Shrimp, octopus, or fish.
$15.70
Tostada de Ceviche

Ceviche tostada.
$8.80
Campechana de Camarn y Pulpo

Shrimp and octopus cocktail.
$22.60
Ostiones en Su Concha

Oysters in their shell.
$25.70

Quesos Fundidos

Choriqueso

Cheese with chorizo. Servido con salsa y tortillas. / Served with salsa and tortillas.
$11.00
Queso Fundido

Melted cheese. Servido con salsa y tortillas. / Served with salsa and tortillas.
$9.50
Queso Con Hongos

Cheese with mushrooms. Servido con salsa y tortillas. / Served with salsa and tortillas.
$11.00

Pupusas

Queso Pupusas

Cheese pupusa.
$5.70
Frijol Con Queso Pupusas

Fried beans and cheese pupusa.
$5.70
Chicharron Pupusas

Pork pupusa.
$5.70
Chicharrn Con Queso Pupusas

Pork with cheese pupusa.
$5.70
Queso Con Loroco Pupusas

Cheese with loroco pupusa.
$5.70
Revueltos Pupusas

Pork, fried beans & cheese pupusa.
$5.70
Papas Con Chorizo Pupusas

Potatoes with chorizo pupusa.
$5.70
Hongos Pupusas

Mushroom and cheese pupusa.
$5.70
Calabaza Pupusas

Zucchini with cheese pupusa.
$5.70
Camaron Pupusas

Shrimp with chese pupusa.
$5.95
Gordita

Con carne con salsa, lechuga, queso, cebolla y crema agria. / With meat with sauce, lettuce, cheese, onion and sour cream.
$10.70
Huarache

Con carne, frijoles negros, queso, cebolla y salsa. / With meat, black beans, cheese, onion, and salsa.
$17.90
Pltanos Fritos

Fried plantain. Pltano con frijoles y crema agria. / Plantain with beans and sour cream.
$15.10
Orden de Quesadillas

Quesadilla order. Tres quesadillas artesanales con flor de calabaza o carbn de maz. / Three handmade quesadillas with squash blossom or corn smut.
$18.80
Volcanes

Volcanoes. Tres tortillas tostadas con queso derretido, con carne y pico de gallo. / Three toast tortillas with melted cheese, with meat and pico de gallo.
$18.80
Sope

Con carne con frijoles, salsa, lechuga, queso, cebolla y crema agria. / With meat with beans, salsa, lettuce, cheese, onion, and sour cream.
$10.70
Mega-Quesadilla Flor de Calabaza

Mega-quesadilla squash blossom.
$19.20
Yuca Con Chicharrn

Yuca with pork rinds.
$16.00
Mega-Huarache

Con carne, frijoles negros, lechuga, queso, cebolla, salsa y crema agria. / With meat, black beans, lettuce cheese, onion, salsa and sour cream.
$19.80
Mega-Quesadilla

Con carne con salsa, lechuga, queso, cebolla y crema agria. / With meat with sauce, lettuce, cheese, onion and sour cream.
$19.20
Tamal Salvadoreo

Salvadorian tamale. Pollo o puerco. / Chicken or pork.
$5.70
Tamale de Elote

Corn tamale. El tamal de elote se sirve con crema agria. / Corn tamale is served with sour cream.
$5.70
Casamiento

Desayuno salvadoreo real servido con frijoles, arroz, pltanos, queso fresco y crema agria. / Real Salvadorian breakfast served with beans, rice, plantains, fresh cheese and sour cream.
$18.50
Desayuno Salvadoreo

Salvadorian breakfast. Pltano, huevos, frijoles y crema agria. / Plantain, eggs, beans, and sour cream.
$18.80
Empanadas de Pltano

Plantain empanadas. Pur de pltano maduro. / Mashed ripe plantain.
$15.10
Aperitivo Salvadoreo

Salvadorian appetizer. Incluye pupusa, tamal, yuca frita, empanada de platano, pastelito de carne, crema agria y queso. / Includes pupusa, tamale, yuca frita, empanada de platano, pastelito de carne, sour cream and cheese.
$37.00
Sope Sencillo

Simple sope. No incluye carne. / Does not include meat.
$7.60
Bistec Salvadoreo

Salvadorian steak. Bistec cocinado en una salsa suave. / Steak cooked in a mild sauce.
$24.20
Huevos Con Loroco

Eggs with loroco. Plato tradicional salvadoreo. Huevos revueltos y queso fresco de loroco, crema agria, arroz y frijoles. / Traditional Salvadorian dish. Scrambled eggs and loroco fresh cheese, sour cream, rice, and beans.
$19.20
Chalamulitas

Servido con tres deliciosas tortillas hechas a mano, salsa pico de gallo y carne. / Served with three delicious handmade tortillas, pico de gallo sauce, and meat.
$18.80
Sndwich de Pollo

Chicken sandwich. Servido con pepinos, lechuga, tomates, crema agria y queso fresco. / Served with cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and fresh cheese.
$15.40
Sndwich Veggie

Veggie sandwich Servido con pepinos, lechuga, tomates, crema agria y queso fresco. / Served with cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and fresh cheese.
$14.20
Huarache Sencillo

Simple huarache. No incluye carne. / Does not include meat.
$13.50
Tacos Gringos

Tres tacos de tortilla hechos a mano con carne y pico de gallo. / Three handmade tortilla tacos with meat and pico de gallo.
$18.80
Sndwich de Jamn

Ham sandwich. Servido con pepinos, lechuga, tomates, crema agria y queso fresco. / Served with cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes, sour cream, and fresh cheese.
$15.40
Mega-Quesadilla Huitlacoche
$17.99

Barbacoa

Choizo Pambazo

Papa, zanahoria, lechuga, crema agria, queso y salsa. / Potato, carrots, lettuce, sour cream, cheese, and salsa.
$18.80
Pollo Pambazo

Papa, zanahoria, lechuga, crema agria, queso y salsa. / Potato, carrots, lettuce, sour cream, cheese, and salsa.
$18.80
Barbacoa y Consom

Bbq and consomme.
$24.20
Nuggets De Pollo

Chicken nuggets.
$12.60
Flautas De Barbacoa

Bbq flautas.
$24.20
Tacos de Barbacoa

Cada uno. Bbq tacos(each).
$5.99
Consom

Consomme.
$9.99

Plato De Mariscos

Camarones a la Diabla

Spicy shrimp. Camarones marinados en salsa casera picante. Servido con arroz, ensalada y papas fritas. / Shrimp marinated in spicy homemade sauce. Served with rice, salad and French fries.
$25.40
Mojarra Frita

Deep-fried tilapia. Servido con arroz, ensalada y papas fritas. / Served with rice, salad, and French fries.
$25.40
Camarones Rancheros

Camarones salteados en una salsa suave. Servido con arroz, ensalada y papas fritas. / Shrimp sauted in a mild sauce. Served with rice, salad and French fries.
$25.40
Camarones Empanizados

Breaded shrimp. Servido con arroz, ensalada y papas fritas. / Served with rice, salad and French fries.
$25.40
Filete a la Plancha

Grilled fish. Fillet Servido con arroz, ensalada y papas fritas. / Served with rice, salad and French fries.
$25.40
Filete Ranchero

Ranchero fillet. Filete de pescado salteado en salsa suave. Servido con arroz, ensalada y papas fritas. / Fish fillet sauted in mild sauce. Served with rice, salad, and French fries.
$25.40

Platillos

Enchiladas Suizas

Swiss enchiladas. Enchiladas verdes con pollo. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Green enchiladas with chicken. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$24.20
Pollo Dorado

Fried chicken. Pollo frito servido con papas fritas, arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Fried chicken served with French fries, rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$24.20
Bistec Ranchero

Ranchero steak. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$24.20
Enchiladas Poblanas

Poblanas enchiladas. Tres enchiladas de pollo. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Three chicken enchiladas. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$24.20
Pechuga Gus

Gus chicken breast. Pechuga de pollo empanizada con jamn y queso derretido en el medio. Servido con papas fritas, arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Breaded chicken breast with ham and melted cheese in the middle. Served with French fries, rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$25.40
Carne Asada

Grilled beef. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$24.20
Green Chile

Chile verde. Carne de cerdo cocinada en salsa verde picante. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Pork meat cooked in spicy green salsa. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$24.20
Bistec a la Mexicana

Mexican style steak. Bistec cocinado con cebollas asadas, tomates y chile jalapeo. / Steak cooked with grilled onions, tomatoes, and jalapeo pepper. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$24.20
Pollo Con Mole

Chicken in mexican mole. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Chicken dipped in Mexican mole poblano. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$24.20
Enchiladas Campechanas

Campechanas enchiladas. Dos enchiladas de pollo en salsa verde y dos enchiladas de pollo al mole. Cubierto con queso, cebolla, crema agria y una guarnicin de ensalada. / Two chicken enchiladas in green salsa and two-mole chicken enchiladas. Topped with cheese, onions, sour cream, and a side of salad.
$24.20
Plato De Dieta

Diet plate. Plato bajo en carbohidratos con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Low-carbs plate with rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$24.20
Pollo Enchiladas Verdes

Green enchiladas. Enchiladas con pollo en salsa verde. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Enchiladas with chicken in green salsa. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$24.20
Jamon Enchiladas Verdes

Green enchiladas. Enchiladas con jamon en salsa verde. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Enchiladas with ham in green salsa. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$24.20
Carne Tampiquea

Tampiquea meat. Dos enchiladas poblanas, bistec, guacamole y chile jalapeo. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Two enchiladas poblanas, steak, guacamole and jalapeo pepper. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$24.20
Plato de Milanesa

Milanesa plate. Bistec de cerdo empanizado con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Breaded pork steak with rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$24.20
Plato de Lengua

Tongue plate. Lengua de res en salsa roja. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Beef tongue in red sauce. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$24.20
Bistec Encebollado

Onion steak. Pollo baado en mole poblano mexicano. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Steak with grilled onions. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$24.20
Pollo Encebollado

Chicken with onions. Pollo marinado con cebolla asada. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Chicken marinated with grilled onions. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$24.20
Pollo Guisado

Stewed chicken. Pollo sazonado en salsa roja. Servido con arroz, frijoles y ensalada al lado. / Chicken seasoned in red sauce. Served with rice, beans, and salad on the side.
$24.20

Acompaante

Arroz

Rice.
$3.25
Frijol

Beans.
$3.25
Guacamole
$11.00
Chiles Toreados
$8.00
Aguacate

Avocado.
$4.50
Pico de Gallo
$3.25

Postres

Pltanos Con Lechera

Plantain with sweet cream milk.
$14.50
Flan Napolitano

Neapolitan flan.
$9.50
Chocolate Caliente

Hot chocolate.
$4.50
Cafe

Coffee.
$3.50

Bedidas

Horchata

Rice Drink.
$6.00
Jamaica

Hibiscus flavored drink.
$6.00
Arrayan

Arrayan.
$6.00
Coca-Cola en Botella

Bottled coca-cola.
$4.00
Sangra en Botella

Bottled sangria.
$4.00
Jarrito en Botella

Bottled jarrito.
$4.00
Sidral en Botella

Bottled sidral.
$4.00
Cola Champagne en Botella

Bottled cola champagne.
$4.00
Agua Mineral en Botella

Bottled mineral water.
$4.00
Sprite en Lata

Canned sprite.
$3.00
Coca-Cola en Lata

Canned coke.
$3.00
Coca-Cola Diettica en Lata

Canned diet coke.
$3.00
Squirt en Lata

Canned squirt.
$3.00
Agua Mineral Preparada

Prepared mineral water. Es una gaseosa mexicana con sal de lima y salsa casera. / It's a mexican soda with lime salt and homemade salsa.
$6.99
Jugo de Naranja

Naturals orange juice.
$8.50

Lou H.

★★★★★

Feb 13, 2025

When I first got my food, it was beautiful. I thought, if the food is half as good as it looks, I'd be happy. The food was better. I loved what I ordered. Not sure the name, but it was like deconstructed enchiladas. Tremendous flavor. The prices were reasonable but as another review mentioned, there are no prices on the menu. I asked about the price before I ordered, so not a big deal, to me. The server was friendly. He didn't speak a ton of English, so he asked the girl at the counter to help. She was more than gracious enough to do so. All in all, a great experience. I came during lunch, so it was not horribly busy. I was extremely happy with the food and service.

Elizabeth H.

★☆☆☆☆

Oct 29, 2024

Tuve una muy mala experiencia en este lugar. El caldo estaba extremadamente salado y grasoso, lo cual lo hizo incomible. Además, la gordita que pedí estaba muy grasosa. Cuando le mencioné esto a nuestra mesera, ella dijo que los cocineros afirmaban que no era así. No volveré.

Amy V.

★★★☆☆

Aug 14, 2023

Good spot if you're craving pupusas! There's a variety of dishes to eat and the portion is shareable. The tacos had great flavor and presentation was nice. Price is a bit on the higher side.Restaurant is spacious but English is very limited so please be considerate of that when asking for things.

Vanessa P.

★★☆☆☆

Feb 4, 2024

This place is not it. Our food took way too long to come out, one plate of 3 pupusas came out and then 45 minutes later the rest of our food came out . We were a party of 8 and we all ate at separate times . One of us didn't even get to eat their burrito until we were almost all finished because they forgot to bring it out. The service was so unorganized. I also don't appreciate that there are no prices of the food on the menu. The food was okay, but definitely not worth waiting for . It was oily, lacked flavor and only tasted okay if you drowned it in salsa. The highlight of the night was the bottle of coca cola. The pupusas were not bad, however I wouldn't go back just based upon my experience . Ambiance was uncomfortable, it just felt dingy everywhere and the restrooms were a nightmare. Giving this restaurant 2 stars because our waitress was kind, but sadly will not be returning.

Vu N.

★★★☆☆

Oct 19, 2023

My Salvadoran friend raves about this place so we have to go each time he's in town. I recommend the revueltas papusa and pastor tacos. I don't like the fact that the menu does not have any prices on them, so you won't find out how much you've spent until you get the bill (that's not itemized). The bathrooms are old and dirty. They also sell Mexican tacos so it's not all Salvordan food. The staff are nice. They really need to upgrade the restaurant a bit to make it more clean

Danny K.

★★★★☆

Dec 15, 2022

One Saturday night on a drive back from the Alum Rock Hills, my partner and I were in need of some food. We had recently tried some excellent tacos at Tacos Al Cabron in East LA, and were in the mood for some Al Pastor. Driving down Alum Rock, I spotted a taquero cooking outside of a Salvadoran restaurant called Chalateco across from the Mexican Heritage Plaza. He was shaving succulent cuts of Al Pastor off of the spinning spit grill on top of perfect little corn tortillas then flicking pineapple for the finishing touch. We had found a gem.That location (@1694 Alum Rock Ave) is now permanently closed, and their flagship restaurant is now at 2 N. Jackson St (at the corner of Alum Rock and Jackson). I point out the address because I was not able to find it on Yelp, so I created a new entry. There are a couple other Chalateco locations in Mountain View and West SJ, but I found that they were not quite at the level of cooking of the east side flagship.I could've picked just about any restaurant for my birthday with my extended family last week, and I chose Chalateco on Jackson. I've never been disappointed by any meal here or at the previous Alum Rock location. After trying a lot more of their extensive menu items over the past year, nothing has changed my mind. Their tacos are fantastic. The best Al Pastor tacos I've had in the city. They are served with a succulent shaving of spit-grilled al pastor pork, cilantro, onion and topped with a flick of pineapple and either red or green salsa, which seems completely random. The small tortillas are doubled and thin. They cover just enough to curl everything inside the tortilla when you pick it up. Take a bite and tell me I'm a liar.The rest of their menu is enormous. They have Pupusas, Tamal, Huarache, Consome (chicken broth) with Barbacoa or Chicken, Tortas, Fajitas, Aguachile (damn near burned my tongue off!), Burritos, Ceviche, Enchiladas, and entree plates of different meats. Then you've got huge goblets of Michelada, their Agua Frescas (Horchata, Arrayan, Jamaica and Frutas, a nice fresh fruit punch). Then there's flan and plaintains with cream.As for the ambience, there are a lot of tv's around, with yellow and red painted seats and interior. It used to be a Carl's Jr. and the building still kinda has that vibe. Usually it's pretty busy at night, but it's a spacious dining area that could probably seat about 60 people. They also have a good-sized parking lot in the back. As of December 2022, they only take cash, but there is an ATM near the register. If you haven't yet been to Chalateco, I happily recommend it.

J T.

★★★★★

Apr 1, 2024

Definitely missed cali for the food! Short stay but had to stop. If in this area absolutely stop and try the food. Parking is easy in and out.

Zparkle E.

★☆☆☆☆

Dec 22, 2022

Costumer service was so bad . Not professional it all.Server never say her name or nothing and not even check on us to make if everything was okay . Food quality was not great either . I won't go back here again .

Joana P.

★☆☆☆☆

Feb 15, 2025

My wife and I have been coming to this restaurant for years, and we have always received good service. However, for the past eight months, there has been a male waiter who consistently gets our orders wrong or forgets what he's doing. Just today, I ordered a michelada and a shrimp cocktail. He first brought my wife's food, and then after about four minutes, he brought my drink. As he was approaching our table, he remarked, "Oh, you already have the shrimp cocktail." I replied, "Yes, I do." He then went back to the server and said that she already had the shrimp cocktail. The kitchen staff corrected him, saying, "No, she does not; she has a michelada." When he finally arrived at my table, I asked him to please pay attention.

Brianda Sofia B.

★☆☆☆☆

Jun 4, 2024

Pesimismo Servicio te atienden cuando ellos quieren.Unprofessionalism from the waiters

El Chalateco

Menu

Tortas

Cubana Tortas

Quesadillas Gus

Tortas Regulares

Combinada Tortas

Super Cubana Tortas

Desayunos

Huevos Divorciados

Burrito de Desayuno

Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Al Gusto

Chilaquiles

Chilaquiles Con Carne

Chilaquiles Con Huevo

Chilaquiles Solos

Aperitivo

Gringa

Tacos Dorados

Mini Empanadas

Tostada de Tinga

Molletes

Ensalada de Pollo

Nachos

Sincronizadas

Sopa

Caldo De Pollo

Caldo De Res

Consome De Pollo

Menudo

Sopa De Mariscos

Caldo De Camarn

Sopa De Tortilla

Sopa de Mondongo

Tacos

Alambre Especial

Pollo Taco

Asada Tacos

Pastor Tacos

Chorizo Tacos

Lengua Tacos

Chuleta Tacos

Cabeza Tacos

Hongos Tacos

Costilla Tacos

Tripa Tacos

Alambres

4 Flautitas

Parrillada Gus

2 Flautas de Pollo

3 Chala Tacos

Chala Parrillada

3 Tacos Hawaiianos

3 Mega Tacos

Burritos

Burritos

Burrito Mojado

Fajitas

Chala-Fajitas

Fajitas

Mariscos

Coctel de Camarn

3 Campechana

Aguachile

Ceviche Mixto

Vuelve a La Vida

Ceviche

Tostada de Ceviche

Campechana de Camarn y Pulpo

Ostiones en Su Concha

Quesos Fundidos

Choriqueso

Queso Fundido

Queso Con Hongos

Pupusas

Queso Pupusas

Frijol Con Queso Pupusas

Chicharron Pupusas

Chicharrn Con Queso Pupusas