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Chela's Latin Cuisine

4.7
4.7
36 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican
256 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
We are a family owned business that began serving the Tucson community in the 90’s by food
trucks. Our first location, El Sur Restaurant, has become a staple in Tucson over the last 20 years.
Come support our sister concept, Chela’s Latin Cuisine, in Downtown Tucson!

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Tucson
  • Cross street
    Congress St. and Arizona Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are located across from the Sun Tran bus station.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 36 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Best Ambiance

  • Tucson

    Mexican

  • Tucson

    Best Overall

  • Tucson

    Best Ambiance

  • Tucson

    Best Value

  • Tucson

    Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chela's Latin Cuisine is a downtown gem praised for "amazing food" and "superb margaritas." It offers a cozy ambiance, perfect for date nights or group gatherings. Patrons rave about the "excellent service" and "flavorful, fresh dishes." Despite occasional service hiccups, it remains a top choice for authentic Mexican cuisine.
36 Reviews
  1. Kevin

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything tasted great! Hibiscus margarita was outstanding. Server was awesome!

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  2. Martha VIP

    Seattle10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food, ambiance and vibe. Service was great! Definitely recommend.

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  3. christina VIP

    Vancouver2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good was great-Service was a bit slow. Would def go back!

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  4. Alan VIP

    Tucson39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have come here for dinner before attending Fox concerts. This is our go to for downtown restaurants. We haven’t been disappointed! Great good, great service! Margaritas are superb!

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Tucson2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food really good drinks great for a date night for me and my wife

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  6. Vaca

    New Mexico4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here and will be back! Excellent food, service, location for a night downtown. Great find

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  7. Kris

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I love this place! It’s small and more intimate than many restaurants and we had a table of 12 sitting fairly near to us and we were astonished that we didn’t hear them much. So the noise level was really good. Oh, and the food is excellent and a fabulous bar. Must experience!

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  8. John

    Naples6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Stopped here for lunch. Excellent food excellent service great drinks. We enjoyed it very much.

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  9. dave

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our 1st time at Chelas - what a great find and the food is flavorful & fresh. Can't wait to return - had the pork carnitas & anxious to try other dishes!

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  10. Darcy

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The service and care were exceptional. The food was tasty and had a great variety!

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FAQs

Chela's Latin Cuisine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (520) 867-6096.

Chela's Latin Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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

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256 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

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Additional information

  • Cross street
    Congress St. and Arizona Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Tucson
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are located across from the Sun Tran bus station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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