Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen

Carlos was our server for our girls night and he was the best! Amazing service! Will definitely be back for brunch

I have been coming here for the past 7 years or so and have tried almost everything on the menu and everything is so delicious clean and fresh. The managers all of them are Amazing prompt and professional. I've never had a problem with any of the staff or servers ever. I been coming every week for Taco Tuesday and happy hour this past month. I've had Paige and she was excellent and she had served me many times was on point every time. Tonight we had Carlos which was beyond outstanding fast , made fun conversation with my group and had great recommendations to my new friends. He really went out of his way to give us extra great service. Appreciate that so much! Thank you Carlos! We will ask for you when we return. You can't go wrong to eat here the ambiance is cozy modern with best playlist in background. I miss the live music they use to have not sure they still offer it at Sunday brunch .. literally the best spot for tacos!

Third time coming back to cha chas, and my opinion is still unchanged. I am surprised with how this restaurant is rated so highly with how inconsistent the food is. We came into the restaurant for appetizers and drinks and was seated very quickly. I really love the service here, our server Yun in particular. I wish I could rate it higher, but the food truly is hit or miss. At the price point, you can get a lot of other Mexican food that tastes better.The chips and salsa that they give you for free is delicious as well as the many drinks, like my favorite, the Mexican lemonade. However, some appetizers and entrees are made poorly. The calamari breading is falling off, the tacos are cold, or there being half an unmashed avocado in the guacamole. Sure some of their dishes are delicious but with so much irregularity it makes this place three stars.

HELLO!! Had a very lovely dinner with my dad here tonight. We come every tuesday because they have a wonderful deal for half off tacos (about $9 for 3!)Big shoutout to MIGUEL and CARLOS because they are always so warm and welcoming. I see them here every time. The servers here all work so hard. We also have had servers named Savannah, Yoon, and Yuri that were all lovely as well. Please give them all a raise or a special award or something. My favorite part of the restaurant is the entire experience/ambiance of getting together with friends and family over great food. I adore the MUSHROOM TACOS, FREE CHIPS AND SALSA, and DELICIOUS DESSERTS (tres leches and flan are awesome). They also have a nice selection of drinks that my parents enjoy, especially the margaritas. Thanks everyone for a great time!

This has become our regular spot and favorite restaurant since we moved to OC! Miguel, our server, has been phenomenal and always makes us feel welcome. The food is always amazing. No matter what we order, it never misses. And the ambiance is always fun! We will continue to recommend this place to everyone!

As much as I (thoroughly) enjoyed checking out so many Asian restaurants in, and around, Irvine, I have to admit that it got to the point where my taste buds started to crave flavors of the non-Asian variety. Nothing against the noodle soups, dumplings, and rice plates that I love, among other things, but even I have my limits before the likes of burgers, tacos, and kebabs sound a whole lot more appealing. So, after perusing Yelp to see what other great places Irvine has to offer, one place immediately shot to the top of the list - Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen!Between their many Yelp reviews, the majority of which are overwhelmingly positive, and the delicious looking photos of their food, I couldn't help but feel equally excited and hopeful for our meal here. Inside, the restaurant has a chill yet lively vibe and I like how they even project movies onto the back wall. More importantly, the menu looked great! Along with their selection of margaritas, cocktails, and ridiculously extensive collection of tequilas (DOZENS!), their food options are just as intriguing. Most of it is made up of shareable appetizers, as well as an assortment of tacos, enchiladas, salads, and house/signature entrees. They also have a daily happy hour, lunch specials, daily specials, and even a champagne brunch, so something to keep in mind depending what day/time you're here.-- CHIPS & SALSA...$FREE.99Not going to lie - this might been the highlight of the meal, if only because it was bottomless and free! The chips have the perfect thickness, all three salsas were delicious (the medium spicy one was my favorite), and, best of all, it was both bottomless and free! Hard to argue with that.-- CHA CHA'S MARGARITA with Siete Leguas 100% Blue Agave, Fresh Lime, Elderflower Liqueur, Agave Nectar, and Grapefruit Juice...$15Not super unique, but pretty decent overall. This had a nice hit of blue agave to it and I really liked how the elderflower wasn't overpowering, like it has in other cocktails I've had. The slight tartness from the grapefruit added a nice finish, too.-- FRESH PINEAPPLE - Gran Centenario 100% Blue Agave, Elderflower Liqueur, Pineapple Cilantro, Agave Nectar...$13Not surprisingly, given their near identical makeup, this tasted similar to the Cha Cha's Margarita...but better! The whipped cream and pineapple made this comparatively sweeter, but I like how they gave this a more tropical flavor.-- CRISPY SHRIMP & CALAMARI with Calabasitas, Serrano Chili, and Lime-Cilantro Aioli...$17Based purely on taste, this wasn't bad. The calamari and shrimp were fresh and the batter was thin yet crispy. That being said, the portion size of the two felt light, as a decent portion of the plate was made up of fried chilis, onions, and even some lemon slices.-- SHORT RIB CAPAS - Guajillo Braised Short Rib, Layered Corn Tortillas, Epazote Black Beans, Goat Cheese, Fresh Radish...$25I was pretty excited to try this, but it was just okay. There was a fair amount of short rib, which was tender, and I thought the sauce on this was flavorful. That said, the sauce was the predominant flavor and the tortillas were a little mealy.-- TACO TRIO PLATE...$18**FRESH FISH - Flat Grilled, Spice Mix, Tomatillo Salsa, Chipotle Cabbage**SHRIMP - Garlic, Chile, Jalapeno Crema, Cabbage, Cotija Cheese**STEAK MOJO - Guajillo Salsa, Pickled Onion, CilantroWe were hopeful for this one and, thankfully, it didn't disappoint. Of the bunch, I liked the steak one the most - juicy and seasoned well. The fish taco wasn't far behind (the piece felt a bit small), but the shrimp wasn't remarkable. As for the sides, the Black Beans were fine (kind of watery), but the rice was really hard.While our dishes and cocktails were fairly decent, service, on the other hand, was rather uneven. On the plus side, our server was really on top of things, as he came by often to refill our waters and was super efficient overall. Yet, on the other, he might've been too efficient, as at times, it felt like we were being rushed. What's more, it felt like he was constantly trying to upsell us - nudging us to get another round, order guacamole, get dessert, etc. By no means was he rude, but it got repetitive to keep getting asked "are you sure?" after every question/suggestion.Even with all of that in mind, despite how nothing in particular blew us away, I actually thought the food here wasn't too shabby. It's just that, for the money, it felt like what we got fell short of what I would've expected, especially with the portion size of our appetizer. At the very least, I can still see why folks like this place (including a few of my friends) and we might have felt differently had we been here for one of their deals. If nothing else, I wouldn't be opposed to coming back for their drinks and the chips and salsa!

Today marked my second visit to Cha Cha Kitchen, and I must say, it was a delightful experience, especially considering the significantly reduced crowd and improved seating options compared to my previous visit.Initially, my friends and I had planned to head to BJ's next door, but we decided to give Cha Cha Kitchen a try, and I'm so glad we did. While Taco Rosa nearby has always been a favorite, Cha Cha Kitchen has now firmly claimed the title of my new go-to Mexican restaurant.The ambiance of Cha Cha Kitchen is simply captivating. The inviting seating, both indoors and outdoors, creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel right at home. The service is impeccable, the food is mouthwatering, and the overall experience is simply unparalleled. Their reviews speak for themselves, and I highly recommend giving Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen a try.5 stars for reasonably priced food, great ambiance and friendly service. I'll be back!Enjoy and Bon Appetit!

I love Cha Cha's! We come here every so often and I pretty much always get the same thing - short ribs. They are so tender and flavorful. They have a bit of a kick to them. It's a good portion size too. Highly recommend.Another dish I really like is the three seafood enchiladas. I think it comes with crab, shrimp and one other thing (can't remember off the top of my head!). It's so good that I tried to recreate it at home but couldn't live up to Cha Cha's version.They have nice cocktails here too and a variety of seating options. There's indoor, patio and bar seating and they have heat lamps for when it's cold. It's a great mid- to nice-level Mexican/Latin restaurant and it's one of our regular rotations!

Good place for taco tuesday and HH, amazing deals.My friend and I came here for taco tuesday, tacos are 50% off and for HH they have various apptizers and cocktails at discount.Interior is dark with many table and bar seatings, HH is available at high top or counter seating.Each table gets complimentary chips which is always a plus.Was pretty packed at 05:45 PM but were able to get seats.We both got margaritas ($12 each) and the 3 taco combo each ($9 for HH).The combos come with rice and beans.Margaritas are strong and refreshing!Mushroom Taco-bit salty but good plant based alternative (7/10)Fish Taco-not enough flavor but good portion (5/10)Shrimp-plump and fav out of the three! (8/10)Overall solid with decent food, good vibes and drinks.Would love to try the other entrees my next visit!

Carlos was Amazing food was delicious and drinks first timer definitely recommend ! All family loved it