Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen

4.7 (1994)

$30 and under

Mexican

110 W Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821

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Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen

4.7

$30 and under

Mexican

Brea / La Habra

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2 people

Nov 7, 2026

8:30 PM

Booked 41 times today

About this restaurant

Great for outdoor dining
Great for happy hour
Neighborhood gem

Using only quality seasonal and organic ingredients, our Latin-inspired menu features spectacular Latin food prepared in a wood-fired oven, and a variety of fresh house-made fire-roasted salsas, which hint at the natural and abundant flavor profiles found in every dish.

The same attention to detail carries on to our hand-crafted cocktails; using only fresh-squeezed juices, house-made sour mixes, 100% Blue Agave Tequilas and fresh fruit garnishes for all of our Margaritas. Cha Cha’s House Margarita was named Critics' Choice for the Best Margarita by the Orange County Register.

PLEASE NOTE: Cha Cha's automatically adds a 20% gratuity fee for parties of 6 and over.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Latin American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 255-1040
Website
http://www.chachaslatinkitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Thank you for your interest in Cha Cha’s, the fresh innovative Latin restaurant located in the heart of Brea Downtown. Cha Cha's takes exceptional pride in our restaurant and we have the expertise to ensure your special event is planned correctly and executed flawlessly. For parties from 20 to 120, let the professionals at Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen create a wonderful dining experience for your needs.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
110 W Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821
Neighborhood
Brea / La Habra
Cross street
Imperial Highway
Parking details
You can conveniently park in the free parking structures behind the Edwards cinema or park in the Crossroads parking lot on Imperial Hwy. and enter the promenade through the "Baskins & Robbins" entryway.
Entertainment
Cha Cha's Lounge is proud to feature Sombra Quieta, a band that fuses traditional Rumba Flamenco with South America sounds, using these influences to create a flavorful, moving and rhythmic style of music. Sombra Quieta can be heard every Sunday for Champagne Brunch.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

All Experiences

Lunch Specials
1 - 4 people
Multiple dates available
Combos starting at $14 Monday – Friday until 3PM
Taco Tuesday
1 - 4 people
Multiple dates available
50% Off Premium Tequilas & Signature Tacos Every Tuesday After 3 PM!
Enchilada Wednesday
1 - 4 people
Multiple dates available
50% Off All Classic Enchiladas Every Wednesday After 3 PM!

Concierge
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Fresh Guacamole$9.00
Hass avocado, Serrano chile, fresh lime juice, tortilla chips, fire roasted tomato and tomatillo salsas
Ceviche Sampler$14.00
Duo of our shrimp ceviche & ahi aguachile
Sopes$11.00
Grilled wild mushroom, epazote black beans, lettuce, avocado salsa, crema
Nachos Cha Cha's$10.00
Epazote black beans, Mexican cheeses, pico de gallo, jalapeño escabeche, sour cream
- Add Yucatan Spiced Chicken$12.00
- Add Marinated Grilled Steak$13.00
Chicken Flautas$12.00
Fresh chicken, roasted corn, guajillo chile, crisp tortillas, mango-habanero salsa
Fresh Manila Clams$12.00
Sautéed with garlic, Spanish chorizo, fresh herbs, white wine, a touch of butter
Crisp Calamari + Shrimp$14.00
Calabasitas, serrano chili, lime-cilantro aioli
Empanadas$10.00
Fresh ground masa, picadillo of ground beef, smokey ancho salsa, crema fresca
Cha Cha's Fries$8.00
Crisp kennebec potatoes, fresh garlic herbs, pimenton, sea salt, chipotle aioli
Wood-Fired Queso Fundido$10.00
Traditional "cazuela" baked cheese, roasted potato, poblano peppers
- Add Chorizo or Portobello Mushrooms$12.00
Quesadilla$10.00
Oaxaca cheese, Poblano chile, fresh corn, jalapeño-escabeche, pico de gallo, sour cream
- Add Yucatan Spiced Chicken$12.00
- Add Marinated Grilled Steak$13.00
Shrimp Ceviche$14.00
Fresh orange & lime, Serrano chile, red onion, avocado, tomato, corn chips
Caesar Salad$9.00
Homemade cilantro-pepita dressing, hearts of Romaine, crisp tortillas, cotija cheese chips
Chopped Salad$18.00
Grilled chicken, tomato, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, corn, organic greens, herb vinaigrette
Grilled Heart of Romaine
Homemade cilantro pepita dressing, pico de gallo, cotija cheese. Add Grilled Chicken Breast $18, Add Grilled Salmon $20, Add Marinated Grilled Prime Flatiron Steak $21, Add Grilled Shrimp $21
Ahi Aguachile$13.00
Ahi Tuna, cucumber, lemon and orange juice, red onion, serrano chiles, cilantro, mint
Organic Field Greens$8.00
Cherry tomatoes, crisp tortillas, cotija cheese, homemade sherry vinaigrette dressing

Entrees

Fresh Seafood Caldo$23.00
Fresh fish, shrimp, clams, squid, herbs saffron-tomato broth, toasted angel hair
Roasted Chicken$19.00
Yucatan spices, roasted fresh daily, calabasitas, homemade salsa, corn tortillas
Fresh Grilled Salmon$20.00
Chipotle-honey glazed, roasted potatoes, fresh corn, pasilla chiles, Achiote onion
Fresh Catch of the Day$21.00
Grilled or Pan roasted, sautéed calabasitas, fresh corn, lemon-herb vinaigrette
Carne Asada$26.00
Grilled marinated prime flatiron steak, roasted potatoes achiote onions, poblano peppers, fresh chimichurri
"Wood-Oven" Carnitas$20.00
Slow braised marinated pork, Achiote onion, fresh salsas, black beans, rice, corn tortillas
Guajillo Braised Short Rib Enchiladas$23.00
Open face, guajillo braised short rib, goat cheese, fresh radish, epazote black beans

Enchiladas

Two enchiladas with roasted salsa rice and black beans

Cheese$16.00
Mexican cheeses, epazote, rajas, corn, fresh tomatillo sauce
Chicken$18.00
Slow simmered chicken, Oaxaca cheese, chipotle sauce, roasted tomato
Crab & Shrimp$20.00
Creamy habanero pesto sauce, cotija cheese, roasted red peppers, pepitas
Three Enchilada Combination$22.00
One of each hand-made enchiladas

Tacos

Organic corn tortillas, black beans, roasted salsa rice

Wild Mushroom
Corn, rajas, cotija, avocado salsa
- 3 Tacos$15.00
- 6 Tacos$28.00
Steak Mojo
Spicy tomato-habanero salsa, pickled onion
- 3 Tacos$15.00
- 6 Tacos$28.00
Chicken
Avocado salsa, lime-chile cabbage
- 3 Tacos$15.00
- 6 Tacos$28.00
Fresh Fish
Seasonal fish, chipotle cabbage, pico de gallo, lime
- 3 Tacos$15.00
- 6 Tacos$28.00
Carnitas
Grilled pineapple and chipotle salsa
- 3 Tacos$15.00
- 6 Tacos$28.00
Short Rib
Guajillo-braised beef, goat cheese, radish
- 3 Tacos$16.00
- 6 Tacos$29.00
Shrimp
Mango-habanero salsa, lime-chile cabbage
- 3 Tacos$16.00
- 6 Tacos$29.00

Sides

Roasted Salsa & Epazote Black Beans$3.00
Calabasitas & White Corn$6.00
Corn or Flour Tortillas$3.00

Dessert

Flan Cha Cha's$7.00
Baked with vanilla bean, orange anise cookies & fresh whipped cream
Trsle Ches Cake$7.00
Home-baked chiffon cake, tres leches soaked, strawberry salsa, whipped cream & toasted coconut
Churros$7.00
Home-made churros, cinnamon sugar, cajeta & raspberry-orange sauces
Ice Cream (any 3 Flavors)$7.00
We feature Fosselman's Premium Ice Cream: Chocolate, Dulce de Leche or Vanilla Bean

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen.

4.7

(1994)

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

North Orange County
Mexican

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen in Brea excels with "so delicious" grilled salmon dishes and "great" enchilada specials. The lively atmosphere and "fabulous service" make it a favorite for celebrations. While some mention noise levels and pricing, many praise the "friendly" staff and "delicious" comfort food.

1,994 Reviews

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Sandra Gold
Los Angeles46 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 23, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The grilled Romaine salad with salmon is always SO delicious. The chef cooks the salmon perfectly and the pepita salad dressing is the best finishing touch. What made the lunch there even more enjoyable was our server, Anna. Her cheery disposition, her accuracy on our orders, and her attention to our needs was terrific.
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Janie
Orange County18 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 22, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Wednesday enchilada special was great. We did the combination and enjoyed all 3. Margaritas are very good but pricey.
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Chris Gold
Orange County48 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 20, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cha Chas is always great, consistent and tasty. Wish I could have had a margarita but wasn’t drinking last night but next time I’ll definitely grab one !
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mike Gold
Orange County63 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 18, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This is spot for a great night out and delicious comfort food. We love the enchiladas combos.
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Dave Gold
Los Angeles38 reviews
4.0
Dined on October 18, 2026
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was good, but not great. Menu is somewhat limited. Server was attentive and friendly.
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Bryan Gold
Seattle31 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 15, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server, Sylvia, was awesome. Very attentive, allowed proper amount of time between appetizers and bringing our entrees, and just made it a great time. Food was extremely good. Highly recommend the empanadas for your appetizer. Will definitely be back!
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Amy
Orange County1 review
3.0
Dined on October 11, 2026
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
I have been to Cha Cha’s many times in the past and have always thought the food was pretty good. Wait time even with a reservation is a bit long.. I’ve never had exceptional service at this restaurant before, but I always overlook it because I like the food. On my most recent trip, our service was really subpar, we waited a long time for our drinks, and we were served appetizers with no plates to eat it with. The wait for the food was long and so was getting a check. Not sure if I will continue to be a patron at this restaurant.
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Julie Gold
Los Angeles7 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 11, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Makena greeted us and made us feel valued. Wait staff were all very attentive and managers stopped by to make sure everything was good. Chips, salsa, and drinks were all refilled before we had to ask. A lovely evening before going to the theater!
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mike Gold
Orange County63 reviews
5.0
Dined on October 3, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
This is our spot for a great meal. We love Cha Cha’s chicken enchiladas 😎
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Olivia
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on September 29, 2026
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, fabulous service-very attentive waiter, fun atmosphere. Definitely worth the visit.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Mexican / Southwestern, Latin American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 11:30 am–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 11:30 am–10:30 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:30 am–3:00 pm Bar Daily 11:30 am–10:00 pm
Phone number
(714) 255-1040
Website
http://www.chachaslatinkitchen.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Thank you for your interest in Cha Cha’s, the fresh innovative Latin restaurant located in the heart of Brea Downtown. Cha Cha's takes exceptional pride in our restaurant and we have the expertise to ensure your special event is planned correctly and executed flawlessly. For parties from 20 to 120, let the professionals at Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen create a wonderful dining experience for your needs.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
110 W Birch Street, Brea, CA 92821
Neighborhood
Brea / La Habra
Cross street
Imperial Highway
Parking details
You can conveniently park in the free parking structures behind the Edwards cinema or park in the Crossroads parking lot on Imperial Hwy. and enter the promenade through the "Baskins & Robbins" entryway.
Entertainment
Cha Cha's Lounge is proud to feature Sombra Quieta, a band that fuses traditional Rumba Flamenco with South America sounds, using these influences to create a flavorful, moving and rhythmic style of music. Sombra Quieta can be heard every Sunday for Champagne Brunch.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

FAQs

Sunday is a standout for Cha Cha's, guests love the Sunday brunch (Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm), and Wednesdays are popular for the restaurant's Enchilada Wednesdays.

Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen in Brea fills up at peak times, guests report it getting packed for holiday evenings (like New Year’s) and especially busy for Sunday brunch.

Yes, Cha Cha's is a great pick for date night: guests praise its lively, inviting vibe, tasty cocktails, and several callers say it made for a memorable date or anniversary evening.

Cha Cha’s Latin Kitchen feels vibrant and festive, warm lighting, lively Latin-inspired energy, frequent live music, and a bustling bar make it a fun night out (the indoor dining can be loud, with the patio a calmer option).

Yes, Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen - Brea is family-friendly: guests frequently dine with children, owners and staff have welcomed little ones (one reviewer said the owner gave their 4‑year‑old ice cream), and families commonly visit for brunch and dinners.

Certain experiences at Cha Cha's, notably weekend brunch and some starters like the seafood caldo or aguachile, are described as generous or shareable, with guests calling portions 'very generous' or 'large enough to share.'

Casual dress, comfortable, neat clothes are appropriate; nothing formal is required.

How FAQ content is generated

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Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen

4.7

$30 and under

Mexican

Brea / La Habra

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 7, 2026

8:30 PM

Booked 41 times today

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen

Make a reservation

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Lunch Specials

Taco Tuesday

Enchilada Wednesday

Appetizers

Fresh Guacamole$9.00

Ceviche Sampler$14.00

Sopes$11.00

Nachos Cha Cha's$10.00

Chicken Flautas$12.00

Fresh Manila Clams$12.00

Crisp Calamari + Shrimp$14.00

Empanadas$10.00

Cha Cha's Fries$8.00

Wood-Fired Queso Fundido$10.00

Quesadilla$10.00

Shrimp Ceviche$14.00

Caesar Salad$9.00

Chopped Salad$18.00

Grilled Heart of Romaine

Ahi Aguachile$13.00

Organic Field Greens$8.00

Entrees

Fresh Seafood Caldo$23.00

Roasted Chicken$19.00

Fresh Grilled Salmon$20.00

Fresh Catch of the Day$21.00

Carne Asada$26.00

"Wood-Oven" Carnitas$20.00

Guajillo Braised Short Rib Enchiladas$23.00

Enchiladas

Cheese$16.00

Chicken$18.00

Crab & Shrimp$20.00

Three Enchilada Combination$22.00

Tacos

Wild Mushroom

Steak Mojo

Chicken

Fresh Fish

Carnitas

Short Rib

Shrimp

Sides

Roasted Salsa & Epazote Black Beans$3.00

Calabasitas & White Corn$6.00

Corn or Flour Tortillas$3.00

Dessert

Flan Cha Cha's$7.00

Trsle Ches Cake$7.00

Churros$7.00

Ice Cream (any 3 Flavors)$7.00

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