Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Irvine

4.7

1151 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for business meals
Lively
Good for groups

Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen is an award-winning Latin restaurant offering contemporary dishes including seafood; braised meats; and grinding corn in-house to create tortillas and various masa dishes. Cha Cha’s has become known for fresh Latin cuisine made-from-scratch with quality, seasonal ingredients; sustainably-caught seafood; wood-fired meats; local organic produce; as well as signature margaritas and an innovative cocktail menu.

PLEASE NOTE: Cha Cha's automatically adds a 20% gratuity fee for parties of 6 and over.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 408-7819
Website
http://www.chachaslatinkitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Joe Martinez

Location
13126 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92602-2306
Neighborhood
Irvine
Cross street
Jamboree
Parking details
The Market Place Irvine Shopping Center public parking lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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Experiences

Lunch Specials
Multiple dates available
Combos Starting at $14 Monday-Friday 11:30AM – 3:00PM
Sunday Brunch
Multiple dates available
Bottomless Mimosas & 2-Course Specials 11:00AM – 3:00PM Live music every Sunday* *Only at the Irvine Marketplace location
Date Night Monday
Multiple dates available
Buy One Entree, Get One 50% OFF! Available After 5 PM Sign up on our website to receive weekly voucher, must present voucher to redeem special offer

Popular dishes

Grilled Romaine with Grilled Portobello Mushrooms$14.00
Grilled heart of romaine, homemade cilantro-pepita dressing, fresh pico de gallo
Grilled Chicken Breast Caesar$15.00
Romaine lettuce tossed with cilantro-pepita dressing, cotija cheese, crisp tortilla strips
Tropical Shrimp Ceviche Salad*$16.00
Fresh shrimp ceviche, avocado, radishes, organic mixed greens, lime vinaigrette, crisp tortilla strips
Cha Cha's Tostada$14.00
Grilled chicken, crisp corn tortilla, black beans, mixed greens, fresh corn, pico de gallo, crema fresca

What 1,151 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

South Orange County
Good for groups
South Orange County
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen in Irvine is beloved for its "excellent fresh food" and vibrant atmosphere. Guests rave about the "superb margaritas" and enticing weekday specials, like Fajitas Thursday and Enchilada Wednesday. While some mention occasional service hiccups, most find the staff "attentive" and the dining experience delightful.

1,151 Reviews

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Lance
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good experience, good value for money, will be back
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on December 18, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
It was hot inside and it was uncomfortable, the decor and seating left something to be desired. The food was ok, service was fine but I don’t see myself returning.
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Matthew
VIP
Orange County
52 reviews
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Dined here on a busy Wednesday evening. There was a promotion this day, Enchilada Wednesday, and all Enchilada entrees were 50% off. My friend and I each had the Crab and Shrimp Enchilada entree. We both enjoyed our meals. My friend noticed there was not much crab though. She also requested to replace the rice with vegetables, the server said it can be done, but with a $4 surcharge. My friend had a Watermelon Margarita, and I had a glass of Sangria. We both enjoyed our drinks. We had Flan for dessert, and it tasted great. The server, Yvette, was friendly and efficient. There was very limited parking at arrival at 6 pm, and had to park a distance away. The total tab with tax and tip on this visit was $93.
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Christopher
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
If you’re near by and want to grab some great drinks this the spot staff was very attending saw they have a special for Monday night football food was good also
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Daisy
VIP
Orange County
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was my first time at Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen to celebrate my colleagues' birthday, and the service was impeccable. Literally very attentive... even though it was during the lunch time rush hour! For example, my colleague dropped a knife, and immediate it was picked up and replaced... the staff stealthily showed up out of nowhere! They checked in with us throughout the meal to ensure that all was well, then, as we were finishing up, they arrived with exactly the right # of take-out boxes and bags in hand to offer, without being asked, and seemed to read our every move. They were furthermore sensitive to our 1 hour business lunch time constraint but managed to help us fit in appetizers, entrees, and even a birthday dessert without feeling rushed because they shouldered the rush upon themselves. Amazing. I've dined at Michelin-starred restaurants and those on the "World's Best List," but this team could rival any of them on service and astuteness!
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Martin
VIP
Orange County
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service is exceptional 👌 The food is awesome. A+
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Sharon
VIP
Orange County
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Most people who go out to eat with friends want to be able to talk. When the music is too loud, it makes that more difficult
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Karen
VIP
Orange County
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on October 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Taco Tuesday night was enjoyed by my son and best friend! I happen to love the large Caesar salad with added chicken breast. Megan’s service was outstanding, and it was great to say “Hello” to managers Omar & Michael again. The ambience was definitely full vitality with lots of people around us celebrating! We highly recommend Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen!
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Allan
VIP
Orange County
192 reviews
5.0
192 reviews
Dined on October 6, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always good food and service. We enjoy the complementary chips and salsa with our alcoholic beverages. One of the managers usually stops by our table to check on us.
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John
VIP
Orange County
47 reviews
5.0
47 reviews
Dined on October 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food is very good and the classic margarita was very good also.
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FAQs

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Irvine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (714) 408-7819.

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Irvine is rated 4.7 stars by 1151 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 27, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Irvine

13126 Jamboree Rd, Irvine, CA 92602-2306

Additional information

Cross street
Jamboree
Neighborhood
Irvine
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Bar Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–10:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
The Market Place Irvine Shopping Center public parking lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Joe Martinez
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
http://www.chachaslatinkitchen.com/
Phone number
(714) 408-7819

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Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Irvine

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Orange County Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Lunch Specials

Sunday Brunch

Date Night Monday

Flautas

Shrimp Ceviche

Tacos

Main

Tacos

Salad

Enchilada

Flautas

Tortas

Chicken Breast Marinated with Achiote$12.00

Grilled Slow Braised Carnitas$12.00

Marinated Grilled Steak$14.00

Salads

Grilled Romaine with Grilled Portobello Mushrooms$14.00

Grilled Chicken Breast Caesar$15.00

Tropical Shrimp Ceviche Salad*$16.00

Cha Cha's Tostada$14.00

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