Chela's Latin Cuisine

Name: Chela's Latin Cuisine
Address: 256 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ, United States, 85701
Telephone: (520) 867-6096
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

25 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Charming
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

We are a family owned business that began serving the Tucson community in the 90’s by food
trucks. Our first location, El Sur Restaurant, has become a staple in Tucson over the last 20 years.
Come support our sister concept, Chela’s Latin Cuisine, in Downtown Tucson!

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sun 11:00–02:00 Sat 11:00–21:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 11:00–21:00
Phone number
(520) 867-6096
Website
http://chelaslatincuisine.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
256 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701
Area
Downtown Tucson
Cross Street
Congress St. and Arizona Ave.
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are located across from the Sun Tran bus station.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Tucson
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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chela's Latin Cuisine delights with "excellent food and service" in a vibrant downtown setting. Guests rave about fresh, standout margaritas and diverse, flavorful dishes like quesabirria and carnitas tacos. While some mention minor service hiccups, the "amazing" food and "friendly" staff promise a satisfying dining experience worth returning for.

25 Reviews

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Joe G
VIP
Seattle
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The cuisine here is extraordinary, some of the most distinctive and beautifully flavored Mexican food that I have enjoyed. Service is prompt and skilled; the ambiance is tasteful and unpretentious. Convenient to all downtown Tucson attractions. Go! You'll be glad you did.
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Sonia
VIP
Chicago
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing and our server was so helpful and kind
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Gene
Tucson
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 27 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was our second visit to Chela's. The food, service and ambience again were excellent. The house Margaritas were particularly good. The quesabirria and the enchiladas were just right. I recommend Chela's highly!
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rhonda
VIP
Hawaii
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on 25 January 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food was definitely prepared differently than other Latin restaurants. I had the shrimp fajitas and the peppers, onions and the other ingredients were already prepared. I can't eat green peppers and I told the waiter. He said that it was already prepared. I thought I could pick out the green peppers but they were so small that this was not a possibility. The waiter was very good and so was the ambience. My meal was average. I might consider returning to this restaurant but it would not be my first choice when going downtown. Rhonda
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James
VIP
Tucson
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
I had the carne asada street tacos and they were excellent! My wife had mini chimichangas and our server brought out a side of their mole sauce to try.
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Gene
Tucson
32 reviews
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on 12 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service at Chela’s are outstanding! Their house Margarita was among the best I’ve had in Tucson, tasting of fresh limes…not the overly sweet drink from a bottled mix you get at many of Tucson’s Mexican restaurants. My wife had the carnitas tacos with their homemade corn tortillas, colored red from the beets used in the process. I had the birria enchiladas…again excellent. We’ll be back!
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Steve
Tucson
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food in a great location downtown. We’ll be back!!
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Diane
San Diego
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and service. Would like to see a mild salsa added for those who can’t do hot
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Lilly
Tucson
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 1 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
A little disappointed! Our waiter was very disorganized. And truth be told food was just ok
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Ivan
Washington DC
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 28 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overall, our experience was very good. The service was a little slow and our waiter seemed to be in his first days, so the ordering process was a little messy, but he was cordial. Food was also very good, great flavors and good portions. The music was a little loud, but not too difficult to have a conversation for a table of 5. I would come back since food is worth it as well as cocktails.
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FAQs

Chela's Latin Cuisine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (520) 867-6096.

Chela's Latin Cuisine is rated 4.6 stars by 25 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

7:00 pm

Booked 12 times today

Order delivery or takeout

256 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Congress St. and Arizona Ave.
Area
Downtown Tucson
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sun 11:00–02:00 Sat 11:00–21:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 11:00–21:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
We are located across from the Sun Tran bus station.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://chelaslatincuisine.com/
Phone number
(520) 867-6096

Chela's Latin Cuisine

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Dining areas

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What 25 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

Does Chela's Latin Cuisine offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Chela's Latin Cuisine restaurant rated?

Is Chela's Latin Cuisine currently accepting bookings?

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