Chela

Name: Chela
Address: 408 5th Ave, Brooklyn, New York, 11215, US
Telephone: (718) 701-1891
Price range: $$
Rating: 4.60

Mexican restaurant, Cocktail bar, Event venue

Chela stands out as a vibrant Mexican dining destination in the heart of Brooklyn. With a cozy and trendy atmosphere, this women and Latino-owned eatery is perfect for a casual brunch or a lively dinner with friends. Delight in their delicious Pollo En Mole Rojo or explore unique offerings like the Arabic taco. Guests rave about the exceptional service and live music, making it a fantastic spot for families and groups alike. Happy hour features irresistible $10 tacos and margaritas. Reservations are recommended for tasty experiences.

Contact Info

Location: 408 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Phone: (718) 701-1891
Price range: $$

Opening hours

Monday: 12-10 pm
Tuesday: 12-10 pm
Wednesday: 12-10 pm
Thursday: 12-10 pm
Friday: 12-11 pm
Saturday: 11 am-11 pm
Sunday: 11 am-10 pm

Other Business Hours

Happy hours

Monday: 4-7 pm
Tuesday: 4-7 pm
Wednesday: 4-7 pm
Thursday: 4-7 pm
Friday: 4-7 pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 4-7 pm

Services

Identifies as Latino-owned
Identifies as women-owned

Outdoor seating
Kerbside pickup
No-contact delivery
Delivery
Takeaway
Dine-in

Fast service
Live music

Lunch
Dinner
Solo dining

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Wheelchair-accessible car park

Alcohol
Beer
Cocktails
Coffee
Comfort food
Happy-hour drinks
Happy-hour food
Healthy options
Late-night food
Quick bite
Small plates
Spirits
Vegetarian options
Wine

Breakfast
Brunch
Lunch
Dinner
Catering
Dessert
Seating

Bar on site
Toilets
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi

Casual
Cosy
Trending
Trendy

Family friendly
Groups
LGBTQ+ friendly
Tourists
Transgender safe space

Dinner reservations recommended
Accepts reservations

Credit cards
Debit cards
NFC mobile payments
Credit cards

Good for kids
High chairs
Kids' menu

Food & drink

Vibe

Flan

Guacamole

Churro

Salsa

Huevos rancheros

Quesadilla

Margarita

By owner

Street View

Menus and Prices

Menu 1

Menu 2

Menu 3

Menu 4

Menu 5

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Reviews

I say this as a mom with a toddler at prime brunch.
Chela was incredibly accommodating to our little one.
The drinks were excellent including the Michelada (and I order one whenever I see one on the menu).
The food was well executed with identifiably quality ingredients.
If I lived closer I’d be a regular.

I followed some reviews here and avoided certain dishes, as a result, I was satisfied with my night with my friend! Services were great, could be pricy but the portion of the main dish was huge. I highly recommend the 🍗✨Pollo En Mole Rojo which was braised chicken in chef’s sauce.
The meat was soft, melt-in-mouth, and juicy.
The sauce was rich, smoky! The 🌮Arabic taco had pork meat on zaatar pita which was one that’s kinda unique in the taco section.
The meat was slightly hard but tasted great.
Slightly sweet with refreshing toppings. My friend who is pescetarian had three tacos: shrimp, fish, and vegan.
She was satisfied with them as well. Last, the dessert, we had Tres Leches cake.
Really a big slice! I couldn’t say it is the best one, but still outstanding.
Their cake was on the solid side.
The peach topping did add flavors to it.

My family and I had brunch today on Easter Sunday for a large group.
We arrived and were seated ahead of time to the back room, and immediately attended to.
For a large party of 11 people, we had one waitress taking our order to perfection.
She made suggestions, was patient, pleasant, and other staff checked on us regularly.
The food was amazing and the brunch menu and drinks did not disappoint.
I will definitely be back again soon!