Chelas Mexican Kitchen

1011 Avenida Pico, San Clemente
(949) 542-4606

Recent Reviews

Ladi Brar

All good

James Frannea

Both my wife and I agreed that the food had excellent flavor. The freshness was superb.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Daniel Chimenti

Great tasting food overall. Good portion size for the price. Helpful staff.I’ve had better loaded fries, but the ribeye burrito was excellent. Their habanero salsa was very hot but

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Asada Fries, Chelas Steak Burrito

Robert Johnson

Fantastic small family owned Mexican place that has the best burritos we’ve ever had, particularly the Chelas MVP Breakfast Burrito and the Baja steak and shrimp burrito. Great homemade tortilla chips as well! So good. ?

Jodi McCammon

Such a pleasant surprise! Sometimes fast food Mexican is not so Bueno! The chips were light, crisp and so fresh. The guacamole was seasoned to perfection. My husband loved the beans. We came on Taco Tuesday based on someone's recommendation and it totally satisfied!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tacos Al Pastor, Guacamole, Carnitas

D

Good Mexican food.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lety

Delicious food, comfortable environment, and excellent service. A fun and casual place with good vibes.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rich H.

I'm not a Restaurant reviewer, but I know good Mexican food when I have it and this is awesome food. The servings are large and you'll always have something to take home if you're not inclined to over eat. The servers here act like they are the owners I don't think they are but they act like they are, and they seem to really care about your enjoyment and they'll do everything to recommend or help. You have a wonderful experience.Your order at the counter and you've got wonderful fish tacos amazing burritos with some very interesting combinations, incredibly good salsa, and lots of choicesThe food is on fire with some of your finer Mexican restaurants, but it's a casual restaurant they do a lot of takeout businessIf you go at a peak time, it might take a little while to get your food but it's always prepared freshMonday, Wednesday and Friday after 3 o'clock they have amazing specials on 2 tacos. Fish tacos here are large and awesome. You also get chips. It's a good meal for six dollars. Taco Tuesday all day.I highly recommend this restaurant.

Katie W.

The fish tacos at this restaurant are the best! We absolutely love it. Sadly, they have relocated from their previous spot in Laguna Niguel which was 5 minutes away from us. The salsa they serve is one of the finest I have ever tasted. I highly recommend trying it out!

Zach Y.

Disregard any review lower than a 5 star. It's amazing Mexican food. The breakfast is great and taco Tuesday is a great deal. I enjoy it everytime!

Chris Brashear

Took them 3x to get the order right on taco Tuesday. Food was good but we got pretty tired of waiting on my wife’s food to come out finally.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 3

Esther G.

I love Chelas carnitas burrito. I have had it twice and both times did not disappoint. I hope they open the location on Mares soon !

Will M.

Bomb and fresh alwaysAlways good quality Good atmosphere Nice employees and service

Aldo T.

The service is great, the food is delicious! I'd recommend Chelas MVP breakfast burrito. It's on point. Don't miss out.

Jeff Klem

Wow! The only reason we don't go more often is the lack of Margaritas. That said, the Verde wet burrito is one of the best burritos I've ever had. It's neck and neck with their rib eye burrito. ( the marinade is amazing! )The chips and green salsa (when fresh) are some of the best in town. My only complaint is they don't have a bag of chips for 2. Spending $4 plus on a bag of chips for 4 is ridiculous. They do have tiny little bags for $1 each that have about 5 chips in them. Not enough for 1 person, let alone 2. This is a real miss on their part as almost EVERY Mexican joint gives chips away as they cost next to nothing. Solution bag for $2 if you really need to charge patrons buying entrees.The service is great! As are the people there. Super friendly and they take the time to remember you.Chelas is our go-to currently. Wish they had margis.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chile Verde Wet

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