We went to Chaak Kitchen for Valentine’s Day dinner and it was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was romantic, warm, and perfect for a special night out.
We asked our server, Derek, for recommendations and just trusted him to order for us — and he absolutely nailed it. Every dish that came out was incredible. The flavors were bold, authentic, and beautifully presented. It made the whole experience feel effortless and elevated.
I had an Old Fashioned and my wife had a margarita — both were perfectly balanced and crafted with care.
Derek’s service truly made the night special. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and guided us perfectly through the menu without being overbearing.
One of the best Valentine’s dinners we’ve had. We’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Laurie Morrison
Flavors here were simply amazing and practically jumped off the plates.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Rebecca
Amazing food and service wonderful ambience for a date night or catch up with an old friend
Karina Kononenko
Very delicious dinner. A great place in Orange County. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Elliot Woo
We visited on a Sunday for brunch. They weren't busy at all. The open-plan layout was quite impressive. We began with some excellent margaritas. The ceviche we ordered was notably fresh and flavorful. The pork tacos were also very well-received. The blue corn chips and salsa were absolutely ideal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Eddie Gutierrez Jr
This restaurant has been on my radar for YEARS and I was blessed with the a birthday celebration here recently. The food, drinks, and staff, exceeded my expectations beyond my imagination. We ordered the empanadas, Caesar salad, cochonita torta, salsa trio, and sirloin served during the lunch hour. All of the items were phenomenal! Chaak also offers an excellent selection of tequilas and both of my fortoleza old fashioned’s were the amazing. Excited to return here again for the dinner menu. If you have trouble getting a reservation here, I also recommend the sister restaurant located in Old Town Orange.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ericka Rubio
Honestly, the menu looks interesting because it has different options, its a different style of mexican cousine, for example, cochinita pibil, duck, and non-spicy ceviche. However, the enchiladas were impossible to eat because they were so spicy, and the sauce had a mole-like texture, with only cheese as the protein. Based on what we ate, the protein portions are very small and don't justify the cost. The site is so beautiful and the coctails are so good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Kimberly
Great date night spot! Celebrated my boyfriend's birthday, food and drinks were delicious. Great drink menu! Awesome service, definitely recommend!
Adriana
We love this restaurant! The quality of the food is always great! Is one of our favourites!
Denise Fernandez
Chaak has had my heart from the very first time I stepped through the door. 🤍 Hands down one of my absolute favorite dining experiences—and without question some of the most delicious food you’ll find in Orange County. The majority of their wine list features Mexican wines, and they are truly to die for. We paired a Rosé and a Cabernet with several standout dishes—from the carne crudo and pulpo to the chayote and hongos. Every bite was thoughtful, bold, and unforgettable. It’s no surprise they’ve earned a Michelin Star for 2025. An extraordinary restaurant in every sense. ✨🍷🍽️
The food was very delicious and our server was very knowledgeable with the recommendations. Can't wait to come back soon. Thank you!
Blake Sweeney
Some of the best food I have had in awhile. We tried the duck tacos and seafood in black rice. It's pricey, but worth it. Great for a date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stephen
Clearly a labor of love for all involved. Chef Gabbi's Yucatan-inspired creations are revelatory, from smoky cocktails to a Shiraz selected from Baja to a Mexicana charcuterie to sublime Pibil of Pollo to a Basque cheesecake to die for. Solicitous service, too -- even warning us when we had ordered too much!
Jian Liang
We came here to celebrate the beginning of 2026. Had a wonderful experience with the food and services. Food portion is quite big and we couldn’t even finish the 2nd entry after two appetizers. But we still ordered the dessert to conclude the meal. Server was very considerate as she saw we having four people, so she suggested us to add the fourth taco with only $3 extra. Overall price was very reasonable for the lunch.
We will definitely come back to try their dinner menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lizza Shay
By far the best Mexican restaurant I’ve been to in SoCal. My partner and I ended up getting 7 dishes total because everything we ate left us wanting more. Their cocktails are out of this world and pair well with every dish, and the service was top notch
We went to Chaak Kitchen for Valentine’s Day dinner and it was absolutely amazing. The atmosphere was romantic, warm, and perfect for a special night out.
We asked our server, Derek, for recommendations and just trusted him to order for us — and he absolutely nailed it. Every dish that came out was incredible. The flavors were bold, authentic, and beautifully presented. It made the whole experience feel effortless and elevated.
I had an Old Fashioned and my wife had a margarita — both were perfectly balanced and crafted with care.
Derek’s service truly made the night special. He was attentive, knowledgeable, and guided us perfectly through the menu without being overbearing.
One of the best Valentine’s dinners we’ve had. We’ll definitely be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Flavors here were simply amazing and practically jumped off the plates.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and service wonderful ambience for a date night or catch up with an old friend
Very delicious dinner. A great place in Orange County. Highly recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We visited on a Sunday for brunch. They weren't busy at all. The open-plan layout was quite impressive. We began with some excellent margaritas. The ceviche we ordered was notably fresh and flavorful. The pork tacos were also very well-received. The blue corn chips and salsa were absolutely ideal.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
This restaurant has been on my radar for YEARS and I was blessed with the a birthday celebration here recently. The food, drinks, and staff, exceeded my expectations beyond my imagination. We ordered the empanadas, Caesar salad, cochonita torta, salsa trio, and sirloin served during the lunch hour. All of the items were phenomenal! Chaak also offers an excellent selection of tequilas and both of my fortoleza old fashioned’s were the amazing. Excited to return here again for the dinner menu. If you have trouble getting a reservation here, I also recommend the sister restaurant located in Old Town Orange.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Honestly, the menu looks interesting because it has different options, its a different style of mexican cousine, for example, cochinita pibil, duck, and non-spicy ceviche. However, the enchiladas were impossible to eat because they were so spicy, and the sauce had a mole-like texture, with only cheese as the protein. Based on what we ate, the protein portions are very small and don't justify the cost. The site is so beautiful and the coctails are so good.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 4
Great date night spot! Celebrated my boyfriend's birthday, food and drinks were delicious. Great drink menu! Awesome service, definitely recommend!
We love this restaurant! The quality of the food is always great! Is one of our favourites!
Chaak has had my heart from the very first time I stepped through the door. 🤍 Hands down one of my absolute favorite dining experiences—and without question some of the most delicious food you’ll find in Orange County. The majority of their wine list features Mexican wines, and they are truly to die for. We paired a Rosé and a Cabernet with several standout dishes—from the carne crudo and pulpo to the chayote and hongos. Every bite was thoughtful, bold, and unforgettable. It’s no surprise they’ve earned a Michelin Star for 2025. An extraordinary restaurant in every sense. ✨🍷🍽️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
The food was very delicious and our server was very knowledgeable with the recommendations. Can't wait to come back soon. Thank you!
Some of the best food I have had in awhile. We tried the duck tacos and seafood in black rice. It's pricey, but worth it. Great for a date night.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Clearly a labor of love for all involved. Chef Gabbi's Yucatan-inspired creations are revelatory, from smoky cocktails to a Shiraz selected from Baja to a Mexicana charcuterie to sublime Pibil of Pollo to a Basque cheesecake to die for. Solicitous service, too -- even warning us when we had ordered too much!
We came here to celebrate the beginning of 2026. Had a wonderful experience with the food and services. Food portion is quite big and we couldn’t even finish the 2nd entry after two appetizers. But we still ordered the dessert to conclude the meal. Server was very considerate as she saw we having four people, so she suggested us to add the fourth taco with only $3 extra. Overall price was very reasonable for the lunch.
We will definitely come back to try their dinner menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
By far the best Mexican restaurant I’ve been to in SoCal. My partner and I ended up getting 7 dishes total because everything we ate left us wanting more. Their cocktails are out of this world and pair well with every dish, and the service was top notch
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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