
Chela
Featured Items
Fish Taco (DF)
Tempura wild caught cod, slaw, chipotle aioli, red guajillo sauce, our tortillas. Entree portion is three tacos plus rice & beans.
$6.00Brisket Tacos (GV, DF)
Mezcal Confit brisket, pickled jalapeno morita salsa, housemade corn tortillas. Entree size is 3 tacos, plus rice and beans.
$6.00Chicken Burrito
Mexican jerk chicken, Mexican rice, black beans and chipotle aioli
$11.00
Valentine's Day Heart Taco Box
Heart Shaped Taco Party
Heart Shaped Taco Party for 2 (any protein)
6 tacos of your choice (up to three varieties) rice and beans, guacamole and chips.
$60.00Heart Shaped Taco Party for 2 (Chicken and Vegan Only)
6 tacos, guacamole, chips, vegan rice and beans for you and your boo. No protein modifications are allowed. If you want other proteins, we have a separate taco party available that includes those options.
$55.00
Alcohol
Cocktails
Chela's Margarita Clasica
Frozen or Rocks. Chela's original housemade recipe, voted Best in Brooklyn four years in a row.
$14.00CYP Jalepeno
$14.00CYP Chipotle
$14.00CYP Habanero
$14.00Chela Clear Margarita
Blanco Tequila, clarified citrus juice, Cointreau. The smoothest, easiest drinking margarita we've ever made.
$15.00Mezcal Margarita
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***
$15.00Paloma
Grapefruit infused tequila, grapefruit, lemon, acid balanced tajin
$15.00Mojito Traditional
Hendricks gin, pineapple shrub, lemon, tarragon
$14.00Red Sangria
Hibiscus, Vodka, Tempranillo blend
$14.00Bloody Mary
$15.00Bloody Maria
$15.00Espresso Martini
Vodka, cynar, homemade coffee cordial, saline drops, orange expression
$15.00Strawberry Spritz
Champagne, Strawberry, Aperol
$14.00Jalapeño Hibiscus Margarita
Jalapeno infused tequila, lime juice, hibiscus syrup, burlesque bitters, chamoy tajin rim
$17.00Mango Con Chile
Aldez Reposado Tequila, Mango, Orange liquor, Citrus, Grapefruit bitters, homemade Valentina
$16.00
Beer
Classic Cocktails
Appetizers
Corn on the cob (GF, V)
One cob, charcoal grilled, cut in half. Chile manzano aioli, queso cotija, Chile powder.
$9.00Crispy Calamari (DF)
Squid ink chipotle aioli, crispy pickled jalapeno, cherry tomatoes
$16.00Guacamole Traditional (GF, Vegan)
$14.00Market Salad (GF, V)
Strawberry, baby arugula, onions, jicama, queso fresco, toasted corn, cilantro vinaigrette.
$14.00Nachos (GF, V)
Corn tortilla chips, cheese, jalapenos, black beans. pico de gallo, queso fresco and cream
$14.00Quesadilla (GF, V)
Handmade corn tortillas, cabbage, Chihuahua cheese.
$16.00Tamarind Wings
Tamarind Chile de arbor glaze, horse radish cumin alioli, homemade pickles, sesame seed and scallions
$16.00
Tacos
Chicken Tacos (GF, DF)
Rotisserie chicken, Mexican jerk seasoning, onion, cilantro, salsa verde, housemade corn tortillas. Entree size is three tacos plus rice & beans.
$5.00Tacos Arabes (DF)
Caramelized pork shoulder, sweet maple chipotle, onions, zaatar pita. Entree size is two tacos (larger than our regular ones) plus rice & beans.
$8.00Fish Taco (DF)
Tempura wild caught cod, slaw, chipotle aioli, red guajillo sauce, our tortillas. Entree portion is three tacos plus rice & beans.
$6.00Shrimp Tacos (DF)
Battered & fried shrimp, cabbage, chipotle aioli, housemade corn tortillas, Entree size is three tacos plus rice & beans.
$6.00Brisket Tacos (GV, DF)
Mezcal Confit brisket, pickled jalapeno morita salsa, housemade corn tortillas. Entree size is 3 tacos, plus rice and beans.
$6.00Taco de Birria (DF)
Slow braised short ribs, dried chilis, corn tortillas, beef consomme, cilantro, radish, pickled onions. Only available in an entree size. (GF/DF)
$29.00Vegetarian Taco *NEW! (GF)
Crusted cheese corn tortilla, sauteed zucchini, onions, corn, salsa verde (Vegan without the cheese) Entree size is three tacos plus rice & beans.
$5.00
Dinner Entrees
Entrees
Suizas Enchiladas (GF)
Rotisserie chicken, housemade corn tortillas, tomatillo salsa, queso fresco, crema, cheese and avocado. Comes with rice and beans.
$27.00Chela Ribs
Baby back ribs, agave chipotle glaze, spicy slaw, yucca croquettes. GF except for the croquettes. Dairy free except the croquettes
$37.00Carne Asada (GF. DF)
12oz NY strip steak, fried viajero cheese, grilled scallions, cucumber chimichurri, handmade corn tortillas (GF/DF)
$41.00Pollo en Mole Negro *NEW
Chef Claudia Guzman's OG mole recipe, roasted chicken breast, sesame seeds, rice and beans
$28.00Vegetarian Enchiladas (GF, V) *NEW
Sauteed zucchini, onions, corn, housemade corn tortillas, salsa verde, crema, queso fresco (GF, Vegan without the cream and cheese)
$24.00Camarones al Guajiro
Patagonian praws, cooked in a garlic guajillo sauce, served with an epazote huitlacoche causa, topped with avocado
$37.00OUT OF STOCKPescado Veracruzana (GF)
Pan seared branzino filet, tomato, capers, olives, Chile guero, haricot verts.
$34.00Torta De Milanesa (Steak Sandwich)
Breaded NY strip, refried beans, avocado, pickled jalapeño, cabbage, fried cheese, tomato onions, Chela salad.
$27.00
Side Dishes
Sides
Rice & Beans
Vegan.
$5.00Arroz Rojo (Rice) (GF, V)
Tomato Vegetable Rice
$4.00Frijoles de Olla (Beans) (GF, V)
$4.00Platanitos (GF, V)
Fried sweet plantains, queso fresco, salsa verde. (Ask for no queso fresco to make it vegan)
$9.00Corn Esquite
$11.00Fries (GF, V)
Crispy shoe-string fries. Chipotle Aioli
$7.00Yucca Croquettes
$9.00Side Tortillas
$5.00House Made Chips and Salsa (GF, V)
Side Shrimp
$9.00Side Chicken
$6.00Side Brisket
$6.00
Condiments And Hot Sauces
Side Cream
$0.50Side Salsa Verde
$0.50Side de Mole
$0.75Side queso fresco
$0.50Side de Valentina sauce
$0.75Side the salsa Macha
$0.75Hot Sauce flight - Macha - Habanero- Valentina
$5.002oz guacamole side
$4.00Side Chipotle Alioli
$0.50Side Avocado Salsa Verde
$0.50Side Pickled Jalapeños
$0.50Side Pico de Gallo
$0.50Side Salsa Taquera
$0.50Side Habanero
$0.50
Meals for 2 or More
Family Entrees
Enchiladas (Family Size)
6 enchiladas of your choice. Comes with vegetable rice and beans.
$65.00Chicken in Mole Rojo (Family Size)
4 French-cut Chicken legs, smothered in Chef Angel's Mole Rojo sauce. Comes with rice, beans and fresh tortillas. GF, DF
$44.00Guacamole Tray- Full Size
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.
$74.00Guacamole Tray- Half Size
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.
$40.00Taco Party
Fresh made guacamole, housemade chips and salsa, 3 tacos per person, vegetable rice and beans.
$52.00
Burritos
California Style Burritos
BYO Burrito
Flour tortilla, black beans, chipotle aioli- the rest is up to you!
$6.00Cali Style Brisket Burrito
Mezcal marinated brisket, crispy french fries and chipotle aioli
$12.00Cali Style Mexican Jerk Chicken Burrito
Mexican jerk chicken, crispy french fries and chipotle aioli
$10.00Cali Style Shrimp Burrito
Sautéed guajillo marinated Shrimp, crispy french fries and chipotle aioli
$13.00Cali Style Pork Burrito
Chipotle maple caramelized pork, crispy french fries and chipotle aioli
$12.00Cali Style Vegetarian Burrito
Spinach, rajas and corn, fries, black beans and chipotle aioli (vegan without the aioli)
$10.00
Burritos
Brisket Burrito
Brisket Burrito, Mezcal marinated brisket, Mexican rice, black beans and chipotle aioli
$13.00Chicken Burrito
Mexican jerk chicken, Mexican rice, black beans and chipotle aioli
$11.00Shrimp Burrito
Shrimp Burrito, Sautéed guajillo marinated Shrimp, Mexican rice, black beans and chipotle aioli
$14.00Pork Burrito
Chipotle maple caramelized pork, Mexican rice, black beans and chipotle aioli
$13.00Vegetarian Burrito
Zucchini, corn, onions, Mexican rice, black beans and chipotle aioli (vegan without the aioli)
$11.00BYO Burrito
Flour tortilla, black beans, chipotle aioli- the rest is up to you!
$6.00