Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Orange County
  4. South Orange County
  5. Irvine
Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Irvine, Irvine, CA

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Irvine

4.7
4.7
1151 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 27 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
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Joe Martinez
  • Area
    Irvine
  • Cross Street
    Jamboree
  • Parking details
    The Market Place Irvine Shopping Center public parking lot
  • Additional
    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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

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

NoiseModerate

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.

1,151 Reviews
  1. 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

    Is this helpful?

  2. 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.

    Is this helpful?

  3. Matthew

    VIP

    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.

    Is this helpful?

  4. 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

    Is this helpful?

  5. Daisy

    VIP

    Orange County

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on 6 November 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!

    Is this helpful?

  6. Martin

    VIP

    Orange County

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on 1 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service is exceptional 👌 The food is awesome. A+

    Is this helpful?

  7. Sharon

    VIP

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 30 October 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

    Is this helpful?

  8. Karen

    VIP

    Orange County

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on 16 October 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!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Allan

    VIP

    Orange County

    192 reviews

    5.0

    192 reviews

    Dined on 6 October 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.

    Is this helpful?

  10. John

    VIP

    Orange County

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on 5 October 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.

    Is this helpful?

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 booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 27 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
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Impressum
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable International Ltd. Alphabeta Building, 14-18 Finsbury Square, London EC2A 1AH - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo