Chela
Alcohol
Cocktails
- Chela's Margarita Clasica$13.00+
Frozen or Rocks. Chela's original housemade recipe, voted Best in Brooklyn four years in a row.
- CYP Jalepeno$14.00+
- CYP Chipotle$14.00+
- CYP Habanero$14.00+
- Chela Clear Margarita$15.00
Blanco Tequila, clarified citrus juice, Cointreau. The smoothest, easiest drinking margarita we've ever made.
- Mezcal Margarita$15.00+
Mezcal, lime, naranja liquor (agave and orange). 1 serving or 1 quart (6 servings)***In order to purchase alcohol, you must be 21 and older and a food order must be placed to uphold liquor license regulations***
- Paloma$15.00+
Grapefruit infused tequila, grapefruit, lemon, acid balanced tajin
- Mojito Traditional$14.00
Hendricks gin, pineapple shrub, lemon, tarragon
- Red Sangria$12.00+
Hibiscus, Vodka, Tempranillo blend
- bourbon autumn$15.00
- Milk Berry Punch$14.00
- Espresso Martini$15.00
Vodka, cynar, homemade coffee cordial, saline drops, orange expression
- Strawberry Spritz$12.00
- Bloody Mary$12.00
- Bloody Maria$12.00
- caña oaxaca$15.00
- Sotol Sour$16.00
Beer
Classic Cocktails
Appetizers
- Quesadilla (GF, V)$16.00
Handmade corn tortillas, cabbage, Chihuahua cheese.
- Guacamole Traditional (GF, Vegan)$14.00
- Corn on the cob (GF, V)$9.00
One cob, charcoal grilled, cut in half. Chile manzano aioli, queso cotija, Chile powder.
- Shrimp Agua Chile Rojo (GF, DF)$19.00
Octopus, shrimp, Chile pulla, lime, cucumber, avocado, cilantro, chia blue corn tostada
- Market Salad (GF, V)$14.00
Watermelon, baby arugula, onions, jicama, queso fresco, toasted corn, cilantro vinaigrette.
- Nachos (GF, V)$14.00
Corn tortilla chips, cheese, jalapenos, black beans. pico de gallo, queso fresco and cream
- Tamarind Wings$12.00+
Tamarind Chile de arbor glaze, horse radish cumin alioli, homemade pickles, sesame seed and scallions
Tacos
- Chicken Tacos (GF, DF)$5.00+
Rotisserie chicken, Mexican jerk seasoning, onion, cilantro, salsa verde, housemade corn tortillas. Entree size is three tacos plus rice & beans.
- Tacos Arabes (DF)$8.00+
Caramelized pork shoulder, sweet maple chipotle, onions, zaatar pita. Entree size is two tacos (larger than our regular ones) plus rice & beans.
- Fish Taco (DF)$6.00+
Tempura wild caught cod, slaw, chipotle aioli, red guajillo sauce, our tortillas. Entree portion is three tacos plus rice & beans.
- Shrimp Tacos (DF)$6.00+
Battered & fried shrimp, cabbage, chipotle aioli, housemade corn tortillas, Entree size is three tacos plus rice & beans.
- Vegan Tacos (GF, V)$5.00+
Roasted corn, spinach, rajas, salsa verde, housemade corn tortillas. Entree size is three tacos plus rice & beans.
- Brisket Tacos (GV, DF)$6.00+
Mezcal Confit brisket, pickled jalapeno morita salsa, housemade corn tortillas. Entree size is 3 tacos, plus rice and beans.
- Taco de Birria (DF)$29.00
Slow braised short ribs, dried chilis, corn tortillas, beef consomme, cilantro, radish, pickled onions. Only available in an entree size. (GF/DF)
Dinner Entrees
Entrees
- Suizas Enchiladas (GF)$25.00
Rotisserie chicken, housemade corn tortillas, tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, crema, cheese and avocado. Comes with rice and beans.
- Chela Ribs$32.00
Baby back ribs, agave chipotle glaze, spicy slaw, yucca croquettes. GF except for the croquettes. Dairy free except the croquettes
- Carne Asada (GF. DF)$38.00
12oz NY Strip Steak, crispy fries, chile morita tatemada salsa
- Pollo en Mole Rojo$24.00
Slow braised chicken leg and thigh, Chef Angel mother's Gerrero mole, salsa criolla. Served with rice
- Vegetarian Enchiladas (GF, V)$23.00
Spinach, rajas, roasted corn, housemade corn tortillas, salsa guajillo. Can be made vegan on request.
- Camarones al Ajillo$28.00
- Salmon$30.00
- Torta De Milanesa$22.00
Side Dishes
Sides
- asparagus esquite$11.00
Crispy brussel sprouts, pico de gallo, queso fresco. (Ask for no quest to make it vegan)
- Platanitos (GF, V)$9.00
Fried sweet plantains, queso fresco, salsa verde. (Ask for no queso fresco to make it vegan)
- Arroz Rojo (Rice) (GF, V)$4.00
Tomato Vegetable Rice
- Frijoles de Olla (Beans) (GF, V)$4.00
House made black beans
- Fries (GF, V)$7.00
Crispy shoe-string fries. Chipotle Aioli
- Yucca Croquettes$9.00
- Rice & Beans$4.00
Vegan.
- Side Tortillas$5.00
- House Made Chips and Salsa (GF, V)
- Side Shrimp$7.00
- Side Chicken$6.00
- Side Brisket$6.00
Condiments And Hot Sauces
- Side Cream$0.50
- Side Salsa Verde$0.50
- Side de Mole$0.75
- Side queso fresco$0.50
- Side de Valentina sauce$0.75
- Side the salsa Macha$0.75
- Side Manzano salsa$0.75
- Hot Sauce flight - Macha - Manzano - Valentina$5.00
- 2oz guacamole side$4.00
- Side Chipotle Alioli$0.50
- Side Avocado Salsa Verde$0.50
- Side Pickled Jalapeños$0.50
- Side Pico de Gallo$0.50
- Side Salsa Taquera$0.50
- Side Habanero$0.50
Meals for 2 or More
Family Entrees
- Enchiladas (Family Size)$65.00
6 enchiladas of your choice. Comes with vegetable rice and beans.
- Chicken in Mole Rojo (Family Size)$44.00
4 French-cut Chicken legs, smothered in Chef Angel's Mole Rojo sauce. Comes with rice, beans and fresh tortillas. GF, DF
- Guacamole Tray- Full Size$74.00
Avocado, tomatoes, onions, lime and jalapeños (if ordered medium or spicy) Full size platter is suitable to serve 15-18 people. Served with house made tortilla chips and salsa.
- Guacamole Tray- Half Size$40.00
Avocado, tomatoes, onions, lime and jalapeños (if ordered medium or spicy) Full size platter is suitable to serve 7-10 people. Served with house made tortilla chips and salsa.
- Taco Party$52.00+
Fresh made guacamole, housemade chips and salsa, 3 tacos per person, vegetable rice and beans.
Burritos
California Style Burritos
- BYO Burrito$6.00
Flour tortilla, black beans, chipotle aioli- the rest is up to you!
- Cali Style Brisket Burrito$12.00
Mezcal marinated brisket, crispy french fries and chipotle aioli
- Cali Style Mexican Jerk Chicken Burrito$10.00
Mexican jerk chicken, crispy french fries and chipotle aioli
- Cali Style Shrimp Burrito$13.00
Sautéed guajillo marinated Shrimp, crispy french fries and chipotle aioli
- Cali Style Pork Burrito$12.00
Chipotle maple caramelized pork, crispy french fries and chipotle aioli
- Cali Style Vegetarian Burrito$10.00
Spinach, rajas and corn, fries, black beans and chipotle aioli (vegan without the aioli)
Burritos
- Brisket Burrito$13.00
Brisket Burrito, Mezcal marinated brisket, Mexican rice, black beans and chipotle aioli
- Chicken Burrito$11.00
Mexican jerk chicken, Mexican rice, black beans and chipotle aioli
- Shrimp Burrito$14.00
Shrimp Burrito, Sautéed guajillo marinated Shrimp, Mexican rice, black beans and chipotle aioli
- Pork Burrito$13.00
Chipotle maple caramelized pork, Mexican rice, black beans and chipotle aioli
- Vegetarian Burrito$11.00
Spinach, rajas and corn, Mexican rice, black beans and chipotle aioli (vegan without the aioli)
- BYO Burrito$6.00
Flour tortilla, black beans, chipotle aioli- the rest is up to you!