Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Irvine

4.7

1157 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

5 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Experiences are available.

Lively
Good for business meals
Great for happy hour

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.

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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
Area
Irvine
Cross Street
Jamboree
Parking details
The Market Place Irvine Shopping Center public parking lot
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Experiences

Sunday Brunch
Multiple dates available
Bottomless Mimosas & 2-Course Specials 11:00AM – 3:00PM Live music every Sunday* *Only at the Irvine Marketplace location
Fajita Thursday
US$20.00 per person
Multiple dates available
Choice of protein, side of tortillas, salad & more!
Lunch Specials
Multiple dates available
Combos Starting at $14 Monday-Friday 11:30AM – 3:00PM

Popular dishes

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

What 1,157 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

Diners' Choice Awards

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.

1,157 Reviews

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Jmarie
VIP
Orange County
39 reviews
5.0
39 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful meal at one of our favorite restaurants! Food was amazing as always and the server was terrific😁
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Nicole
VIP
Orange County
22 reviews
3.0
22 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 1
I asked for a well-done fajita, but it came out practically raw. The calamari and shrimp dish was disappointing too—it only had three shrimp! The fajitas were greasy and chewy, which didn’t help either. The guacamole was okay, but it lacked any special flavor. On top of that, the waiter wasn’t welcoming at all, which made the whole experience less enjoyable. To make things worse, the table was way too small for a meal meant for four people. They brought out so many small plates and glasses that we barely had space to eat comfortably. Definitely not the experience we were hoping for.
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shannon
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cha Cha's is the perfect early NYE dinner spot. It's fun and festive with the live music and special menu. As always, the food and service were fantastic!
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Toni
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent, all around. But the quality, texture and flavor of the food was exceptional. We will definitely be back. Highly recommended!
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Xavier
VIP
Orange County
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a great time. Food and drinks were pretty good.
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Heidi
Orange County
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Was our first time there and it was delicious! We will definitely be back.
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Lance
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 26 December 2024
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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OT
OpenTable Diner
Orange County
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 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
Orange County
52 reviews
4.0
52 reviews
Dined on 21 November 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 9 November 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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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 1157 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

5 Jan 2025

19:00

Booked 22 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
Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

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Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Irvine

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

100 Orange County Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Sunday Brunch

Fajita Thursday

Lunch Specials

Flautas

Shrimp Ceviche

Tacos

Main

Tacos

Salad

Enchilada

Flautas

Tortas

Chicken Breast Marinated with AchioteUS$12.00

Grilled Slow Braised CarnitasUS$12.00

Marinated Grilled SteakUS$14.00

Salads

Grilled Romaine with Grilled Portobello MushroomsUS$14.00

Grilled Chicken Breast CaesarUS$15.00

Tropical Shrimp Ceviche Salad*US$16.00

Cha Cha's TostadaUS$14.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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