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Chaak KITCHEN, Tustin, CA
Award-winning

Chaak KITCHEN

4.8 (2207)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican
215 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780

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2 people
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7:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
Discover CHAAK, nestled in the heart of Old Towne Tustin. A culinary gem honored with a 2024 Michelin Bib. Inspired by Executive Chef Gabbi Patrick’s Yucatecan roots, CHAAK features Mayan staples of pibil, recados, seafood, smoke, and exotic spices combined with her signature modern flare. The Yucatan peninsula's influence sets it apart, with Spanish, Caribbean, and Mediterranean influences, dense tropical climate, and deep Mayan culture roots.

Indulge in our signature dishes, like the Ceviche Campeche, Cochinita Pibil, Parrillada, & Branzino. Our menu boasts culinary delights like panuchos, salbutes, empanadas, pork belly tacos, enchiladas, almejas, tamal, bombas and much more. CHAAK is open for Dinner, lunch & brunch. Enjoy our full service craft bar, where expertly crafted cocktails and specially curated wines compliment the culinarily journey of CHAAK. We accept reservations for large parties and have buyout options available.

Experience the spirit of the Yucatan at CHAAK.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican, Mexican
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Fri–Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (657) 699-3019
  • Website
    http://www.chaakkitchen.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Gabbi Patrick
  • Private party facilities
    We accomodate large parties of 8 or more. CHAAK Kitchen offers both indoor and outdoor seating options, providing a versatile setting for your gathering. Explore our restaurant buyout options to elevate your event experience. We blend culinary excellence with a spacious and elegant atmosphere, ensuring your celebration is memorable.
  • Location
    215 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Tustin
  • Cross street
    E 2nd Street and El Camino Real
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,207 people are saying

Chaak KITCHEN reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • North Orange County

    Best Overall

  • North Orange County

    Innovative

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chaak Kitchen offers a lively dining experience with a menu inspired by Yucatán cuisine. Guests rave about the "best Mexican food in OC and LA county," with standout dishes like cochinita pibil and ceviche. The ambiance is vibrant, and the service is consistently praised as "impeccable." Perfect for adventurous food lovers!
2,207 Reviews

  1. Germán

    Baja California1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails are fantastic! Food is super tasty! Service is super friendly and kind!

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  2. Sherry

    Phoenix12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visit. It was wonderful! Cocktails were amazing and the food was sublime. Our server was excellent

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  3. Karen VIP

    Los Angeles46 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Juan was amazing! The restaurant continues to surprise us with exciting new dishes

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  4. Jeanne VIP

    Orange County20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is outstanding! Our favorite was the little neck clams dish. So amazing!

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  5. Steve VIP

    Los Angeles10 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Hey the food is good and i will probably come back in the future, but a couple things to know before you go. (Note- Our group of four were seated at 8pm on a Friday night.) It’s SUPER loud in the restaurant, so be prepared to talk at your loudest volume as you will be competing against all the other conversations happening around you including the staff and bar tenders. Maybe the patio (covid street extension) is quieter , i don’t know, but inside the restaurant is not where you want to go to have a private dinner conversation or with anyone who is “hard of hearing”. The restaurant is open air. So layer up. The menu is very limited and constructed for family style. So plan on sharing. The appetizers are tasty- cesar salad and chips/salsa plate was a great choice. The octopus appetizer is really for one person, so don’t think you’re going to share that dish with more than one person. The meat dishes were well cooked and two entree’s we ordered was enough food for the four of us.

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  6. Richard

    Orange County12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great vibe and great food. Loved the ambiance. The service was exceptional and the food is wonderful. Such unique tastes. Everything on the menu is exceptional. Highly recommended

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  7. Gary

    Los Angeles5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always- amazing food and service. Best steak we’ve had in a long time and the cheesecake was delicious. Only negative- $30 corking fee is a bit much.

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  8. Claudia VIP

    Orange County21 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Lyndsay and food was great usual. Always look forward to the Caesar salad.

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  9. Nancy VIP

    Orange County1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had the best experience Omar made sure we were well taken care of due to our table not being ready he made sure we were please with the changes. Honestly one of the best anniversary dinner we had. We will for sure be back again.

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  10. Donna

    San Francisco22 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, it was amazing. Thanks to Isa for making our evening enjoyable. WE LOVE CHAAK

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215 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross street
    E 2nd Street and El Camino Real
  • Neighborhood
    Tustin
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00 am–2:00 pm Bar Fri–Sun 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gabbi Patrick
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.chaakkitchen.com/
  • Phone number
    (657) 699-3019
  • Private party facilities
    We accomodate large parties of 8 or more. CHAAK Kitchen offers both indoor and outdoor seating options, providing a versatile setting for your gathering. Explore our restaurant buyout options to elevate your event experience. We blend culinary excellence with a spacious and elegant atmosphere, ensuring your celebration is memorable.
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