Chela Modern Mexican

4.4

444 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Gluten-free-friendly
Neighbourhood gem
Lively

We are a modern Mexican restaurant and tequila bar. We have traditional, authentic Mexican dishes as well as innovative and creative takes on the classics. You'll find tacos, fresh-made guacamole, enchiladas and much more on our menu. Our bar has 50 types of tequilas and mezcals, as well as speciality cocktails featuring all different types of spirits, wine, beer and sangria. We look forward to serving you!

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Brunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(718) 701-1891
Website
http://www.chelaparkslope.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Felipe Arellano
Catering
Please Call
Private party facilities
We have a large, private greenhouse room for use for any occasion, as well as a sizable bar and lounge area that can also be used for your private event.

Location
408 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Area
Park Slope
Cross Street
7th st.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
F -R - D - G - A
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

Brunch With Santa
US$40.00 per person
Prepaid
8 Dec 2024 only
Experience the magic of Christmas during our Santa brunches. Spend one-on-one time with Santa, as he goes around to every table to spread Christmas cheer, take photos and chat Christmas wishlists while you sit back and enjoy a delicious brunch (and maybe a margarita or two!) This is great for nervous littles, exhausted parents, and anyone who wants a little Christmas magic in their life. Price of ticket includes an entree of your choice and soft drink. View the full menu at the link below https://www.chelaparkslope.com/santa-brunch Tickets are not refundable, but are transferrable.
Brunch With Santa
US$40.00 per person
Prepaid
15 Dec 2024 only
Experience the magic of Christmas during our Santa brunches. Spend one-on-one time with Santa, as he goes around to every table to spread Christmas cheer, take photos and chat Christmas wishlists while you sit back and enjoy a delicious brunch (and maybe a margarita or two!) This is great for nervous littles, exhausted parents, and anyone who wants a little Christmas magic in their life. Price of ticket includes an entree of your choice and soft drink. View the full menu at the link below https://www.chelaparkslope.com/santa-brunch Tickets are not refundable, but are transferrable.
Brunch With Santa
US$40.00 per person
Prepaid
21 Dec 2024 - 22 Dec 2024
Experience the magic of Christmas during our Santa brunches. Spend one-on-one time with Santa, as he goes around to every table to spread Christmas cheer, take photos and chat Christmas wishlists while you sit back and enjoy a delicious brunch (and maybe a margarita or two!) This is great for nervous littles, exhausted parents, and anyone who wants a little Christmas magic in their life. Price of ticket includes an entree of your choice and soft drink. View the full menu at the link below https://www.chelaparkslope.com/santa-brunch Tickets are not refundable, but are transferrable.

Fresh Made GuacamoleUS$11.95
MIld, medium, spicy
Eggs QuesadillasUS$12.00
Flour tortillas, scrambled eggs, fries, chorizo, oaxaca cheese
Torta de CochinitaUS$17.00
Mexican sandwich, Slow cooked pork butt, chipotle cream melted chihuahua cheese
Seafood MeltUS$23.00
Mixed seafood, roasted corn, chihuahua cheese, chipotle cream, cole slaw
Eggs and Chorizo EnchiladaUS$16.00
Home made rolled corn tortillas baked in a yellow bell pepper habanero cream salsa, rajas, chorizo, Chihuahua cheese
Huevos FundidosUS$13.00
Eggs casserole en salsa verde, pinto beans and chihuahua cheese gratin, home made corn tortillas on the side
Huevos DivorciadosUS$13.00
Two fried eggs over corn tostadas, queso fresco, lettuce, salsa verde and salsa roja, onions and cream
Eggs Your WayUS$12.00
Two eggs any style with chorizo and crispy fries
Steak and EggsUS$21.00
8oz skirt steak with fried eggs, queso fresco, cilantro and crispy fries. Choice: Salsa verde – Salsa Roja
Benedict ArellanoUS$16.00
Corn cakes, fried eggs, atole de los Dioses, roasted corn and queso fresco
French ToastUS$16.00
Mango flambe, Challah bread, fresh whipped cream
Ribs SonoraUS$14.00
Ribs in an agave chipotle glaze, fried eggs and crispy fries
Torta Guacamole ChorizoUS$16.00
Mexican sandwich, guacamole, scrambled eggs, Chihuahua cheese Chorizo and coleslaw

Sides

BaconUS$7.00
FriesUS$6.00
Corn CakesUS$5.00
Roasted CornUS$5.00

Brunch Drinks

Unlimited MimosaUS$20.00
(2 Hrs) Ask for details
Unlimited Bloody MariaUS$25.00
Ask for details
El MananeroUS$11.00
Coffee, Flaco coquito Vegan
Brunch BabyUS$12.00
Dulce Vida Blanco Tequila, blueberry preserve Lemon, angostura bitters
Award Winner MicheladasUS$8.00
Beer cocktail, homemade michelada mix, Valentina, fresh lime juice
Fresh Brewed Ice TeaUS$6.00
Flavors: Hibiscus - Lemonade - Watermelon - Passion Fruit

What 444 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

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Chela Modern Mexican offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and "perfect drinks." Highlights include the coconut margarita and Arabic tacos. While some found the atmosphere a bit loud, the friendly staff and "fantastic service" create a welcoming environment. Ideal for Taco Tuesday and special occasions.

444 Reviews

S
Svetlana
New York City
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The waitress is so attentive and friendly. The food is so delicious and authentic. Mimosas are so good. The environment is cozy and nice. Definitely will come again.
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Lissette
New York City
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Every time I come here they never disappoint. Best chilaquiles in town and excellent service and cocktails. The restaurant is consistent and great for date nights and group brunches and dinner as well. Great location too!
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Jon
New York City
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 2 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The staff was very friendly and helpful and the food was very tasty. It took a little while to get our food order.
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Emmy
New York City
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on 20 September 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was okay but loud and dark. They also kept trying to constantly clear our table while we were still very clearly eating from the plates. I came back from the bathroom and they had taken my napkin even though we still were eating. Was just a bit odd. Guacamole was really good though and husband liked his fish tacos but probably won’t return.
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Gilbert
Nashville
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 30 August 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The entrees and service were great and the chips and salsa also tasty. I had the Carne Asada and my wife had the Branzino. We were both very happy with the food but the $12 sangria was mostly ice and the $12 flan for dessert was grossly overpriced. Because of these two things we probably won't be back as there is an abundance of Mexican eateries in the area.
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OpenTable Diner
Atlantic City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 19 July 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
It was very good experience… there were a couple of issues but over all ,good …. The only issues were , for some reason what I ordered didn’t come with everyone else’s order, so while everyone ate I just sat there until the waiter realized there was a mistake… the second issue was when we ordered margaritas frozen the first round came frozen and then the second round they said that ,”frozen wasn’t available no more”
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 18 July 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was fantastic from start to finish! The manager made us feel right at home from the beginning. The food was delicious and the service was the best.
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RohitJ
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 30 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Food was delicious. Birria tacos and chicken tacos were finger licking good!
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 25 June 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent spot. The food was wonderful. The drinks were perfect. The prices are reasonable. We will definitely be back.
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FrankS
New York City
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 21 June 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
It’s a very good restaurant. It tends to be a bit loud, however. The service is friendly, and the drinks are very good. The one thing I would say about my experience last night, was that it was very hot inside. I’ve been there before and I enjoy the place.
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FAQs

Chela Modern Mexican offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (718) 701-1891.

Chela Modern Mexican is rated 4.4 stars by 444 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

23 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 19 times today

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

408 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
7th st.
Area
Park Slope
Hours of Operation
Brunch Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Contemporary Mexican, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
F -R - D - G - A
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Felipe Arellano
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.chelaparkslope.com/
Phone number
(718) 701-1891
Catering
Please Call
Private party facilities
We have a large, private greenhouse room for use for any occasion, as well as a sizable bar and lounge area that can also be used for your private event.

Chela Modern Mexican

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Brunch With Santa

Brunch With Santa

Brunch With Santa

Main

Fresh Made GuacamoleUS$11.95

Eggs QuesadillasUS$12.00

Torta de CochinitaUS$17.00

Seafood MeltUS$23.00

Eggs and Chorizo EnchiladaUS$16.00

Huevos FundidosUS$13.00

Huevos DivorciadosUS$13.00

Eggs Your WayUS$12.00

Steak and EggsUS$21.00

Benedict ArellanoUS$16.00

French ToastUS$16.00

Ribs SonoraUS$14.00

Torta Guacamole ChorizoUS$16.00

Sides

BaconUS$7.00

FriesUS$6.00

Corn CakesUS$5.00

Roasted CornUS$5.00

Brunch Drinks

Unlimited MimosaUS$20.00

Unlimited Bloody MariaUS$25.00

El MananeroUS$11.00

Brunch BabyUS$12.00

Award Winner MicheladasUS$8.00

Fresh Brewed Ice TeaUS$6.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

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Is Chela Modern Mexican currently accepting bookings?

Make a booking

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Dining areas

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