Chela
525 Reviews
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408 5th Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11215
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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
- Bloody Mary$12.00
- Bloody Maria$12.00
- caña oaxaca$15.00
- Espresso Martini$15.00
Vodka, cynar, homemade coffee cordial, saline drops, orange expression
- Strawberry Spritz$12.00
- 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 & Calamari Aguachile (GF, DF)$18.00
Shrimp and calamari baked in mole negro Oaxaqueño, queso fresco, onions, cilantro, housemade corn tortillas
- Market Salad (GF, V)$14.00
Strawberry, 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.
- 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)
- Vegetarian Taco *NEW! (GF)$5.00+
Crusted cheese corn tortilla, sauteed zucchini, onions, corn, salsa verde (Vegan without the cheese) Entree size is three tacos plus rice & beans.
Lunch Entrees
Entrees
- Huevos Rancheros$18.00
Chorizo hash, casbael chile calsa, sunny side up eggs, black bean tostada, queso fresco, avocado
- Chilaquiles$15.00
Fried tortillas, guajillo salsa sunny side up eggs,avocado cream and queso fresco
- Suizas Enchiladas (GF)$25.00
Rotisserie chicken, housemade corn tortillas, tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, crema, cheese and avocado. Comes with rice and beans.
- Torta de brisket$18.00
Brisket, avocado, pickled jalapeños,cured onions, fried plantains
- Vegetarian Enchiladas (GF/V) *NEW$23.00
Sauteed zucchini, onions, corn, housemade corn tortillas, salsa verde, crema, queso fresco (GF- Vegan without the cream and cheese)
Brunch Entrees
Brunch Main
- Huevos Rancheros$18.00
Chorizo hash, casbael chile calsa, sunny side up eggs, black bean tostada, queso fresco, avocado
- Chilaquiles$15.00
Fried tortillas, guajillo salsa sunny side up eggs,avocado cream and queso fresco
- Steak & Eggs$33.00
New York strip, chorizo hash, sunny side eggs, roasted tomatillo salsa
- French Toast$17.00
Brioche, chocolate custard, banana brulee, cajeta
- Torta de brisket$18.00
Brisket, avocado, pickled jalapeños,cured onions, fried plantains
- Chile de huevo$18.00
Chile de arbol eggs stew ,queso panela, avocado, black beans tortillas
- Breakfast Burrito$18.00
Flour tortilla, Mexican rice, black beans, chorizo, eggs, Chihuahua cheese and chipotle alioli.
Brunch Sides
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)$41.00
12oz NY strip steak, fried viajero cheese, grilled scallions, cucumber chimichurri, handmade corn tortillas (GF/DF)
- Pollo en Mole Negro *NEW$27.00
Chef Claudia Guzman's OG mole recipe, roasted chicken breast, sesame seeds, rice and beans
- Vegetarian Enchiladas (GF, V) *NEW$23.00
Sauteed zucchini, onions, corn, housemade corn tortillas, salsa verde, crema, queso fresco (GF, Vegan without the cream and cheese)
- Camarones al Guajiro$31.00
Patagonian praws, cooked in a garlic guajillo sauce, served with an epazote huitlacoche causa, topped with avocado
- Branzino (GF)$31.00
Grilled branzino filet, asparagus esquites, chipotle salsa, fried epazote
- Torta De Milanesa (Steak Sandwich)$22.00
Breaded NY strip, refried beans, avocado, pickled jalapeño, cabbage, fried cheese, tomato onions
- Seafood Enmoladas$32.00
Shrimp and calamari baked in mole negro Oaxaqueño, queso fresco, onions, cilantro, housemade corn tortillas.
Chela Ribs
Baby back ribs, agave chipotle glaze, spicy slaw, yucca croquettes. GF except for the croquettes. Dairy free except the croquettes
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
Zucchini, corn, onions, 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!
Sunday | 11:00 am - 10:00 pm |
Monday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Tuesday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Wednesday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Thursday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Friday | 12:00 pm - 11:00 pm |
Saturday | 11:00 am - 11:00 pm |
Come on in and enjoy!
408 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215