Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen Irvine

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen, Irvine is a Mexican restaurant in Irvine, CA. Order takeout online for pickup or delivery.

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen, Irvine
Irvine, CA 92602

Phone: +17142102819

Price range: $11-$20

Cuisine: Mexican

Hours

  • Sunday: 10:30–21:00
  • Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:30–21:00
  • Friday, Saturday: 11:30–22:00

Cha Cha's Latin Kitchen Irvine Menu

Popular Items

  • 3 Tacos — $20.00
  • Fresh Grilled Salmon — $27.50
  • Fresh Guacamole — $13.00
  • Fajita Thursday Special — $22.00
  • Carne Asada — $35.00
  • Chicken Enchilada — $23.00

Tacos

  • 3 Tacos — $20.00
    Served with organic, homemade corn tortillas, black beans, roasted salsa rice
  • 6 Tacos — $37.50
    Served with organic, homemade, corn tortillas, black beans, roasted salsa rice

Fresh Salads

  • Organic Field Greens — $11.00
    Gluten-free, Vegetarian. Cherry tomato, crisp tortillas, Cotija cheese, Home-made sherry vinaigrette.
  • Caesar Salad — $13.00
    Gluten-free. Home-made cilantro pepita dressing, hearts of Romaine, crisp tortillas, Cotija cheese.
  • Chopped Salad — $24.00
    Gluten-free. Tomato, avocado, Oaxaca cheese, corn, organic greens, herb vinaigrette.
  • Grilled Heart of Romaine with Chicken — $24.00
    Gluten-free. Home-made cilantro pepita dressing, pico de gallo, Cotija cheese.
  • Large Caesar with Chicken — $20.00

Classic Enchiladas

  • Cheese Enchilada — $20.00
    Gluten-free. Mexican cheeses, epazote black beans, rajas, corn, fresh tomatillo sauce.
  • Chicken Enchilada — $23.00
    Slow simmered chicken, Oaxaca cheese, chipotle sauce, roasted tomato.
  • Crab & Shrimp Enchilada — $26.50
    Creamy habanero pesto sauce, cotija, roasted red peppers, pepitas.
  • Three Enchilada Combination — $26.00
    One of each Hand-made enchilada (cheese, chicken, crab and shrimp).
  • Short Rib Capas — $26.50
    Gluten-free. Open face, guajillo braised short rib, Goat cheese, fresh radish, epazote black beans.

Starters

  • Fresh Guacamole — $13.00
    Gluten-free, Vegetarian. Hass avocado, serrano chile, lime juice, tortilla chips, roasted tomato, tomatillo salsas.
  • Ceviche Sampler — $18.50
    Duo of our shrimp ceviche and ahi aquachile.
  • Sopes — $14.50
    Gluten-free, Vegetarian. Grilled wild mushroom, epazote, black beans, lettuce, avocado salsa, crema.
  • Nachos Cha Cha's — $14.00
    Epazote black beans, Mexican cheeses, pico de gallo, jalapeno escabeche, sour cream
  • Empanadas — $13.00
    Gluten-free. Fresh ground masa, picadillo of ground beef, smokey ancho salsa, crema fresca.
  • Crispy Shrimp & Calamari — $19.00
    crisp shrimp & squid, calabasitas, lemon, serrano chili, lime-cilantro aioli
  • Chicken Flautas — $16.50
    Roasted corn, guajillo chile, crisp tortillas, mango habanero salsa.
  • Shrimp Ceviche — $17.50
    Gluten-free. Fresh citrus juice, serrano chile, pico de gallo, avocado, corn chips
  • Cha Cha's Fries — $11.00
    Gluten-free, Vegetarian. Crisp kennebec potatoes, fresh garlic, herbs, pimenton, sea salt, chipotle aioli.
  • Queso Fundido — $14.50
    Gluten-free, Vegetarian. Traditional “cazuela” baked cheese, roasted potato, poblano peppers.
  • Quesadilla — $14.00
    Vegetarian. Oaxaca cheese, poblano chile, fresh corn, jalapeño-escabeche, pico de gallo, sour cream.
  • Ahi Aguachile — $16.50
    Gluten-free. Ahi tuna, cucumber, lemon and orange juice, red onion, serrano chiles, cilantro, mint.
  • Manilla Clams — $14.50
    Sauteed with garlic, spanish chorizo, fresh herbs, white wine, and butter
  • Wood Fired Queso Fundido — $14.50
    Traditional "cazuela" baked cheese, roasted potato, poblano peppers.
  • Chaquitos — $18.00
    Chile braised shortrib, crispy corn tortilla, spicy avocado salsa, crema fresca, radish.
  • Tamarindo Wings — $16.50
    Crispy chicken wings, spicy tamarindo-serrano glaze, creamy cotija dressing.
  • Pozole Verde — $13.25
    Homemade tomatillo-chile broth, chicken, hominy, cabbage, radish, lime
  • Organic Field Greens — $11.00
    Gluten-free, Vegetarian. Cherry tomato, crisp tortillas, Cotija cheese, Home-made sherry vinaigrette dressing.
  • Caesar Salad — $13.50
    Gluten-free. Home-made cilantro pepita dressing, hearts of romaine, crisp tortillas, Cotija cheese.

Home-Made Beverages

  • Mango or Hibiscus Lemonade — $6.75
  • Hibiscus Iced Tea — $5.50
  • Fresh Squeezed Lemonade — $5.50
  • Virgin Classic Margarita — $7.75
    Fresh lemon and lime juices, organic agave nectar.
  • Virgin Mango Margarita — $7.75
    Fresh lemon and lime juices, organic agave nectar, mango puree.
  • Virgin Strawberry Margarita — $7.75
    Fresh lemon and lime juices, organic agave nectar, strawberries.
  • Virgin Mojito (not frozen) — $7.75
    Fresh lime and mint muddled, sugar cane, splash of soda.

Dessert

  • Cha Cha's Flan — $8.00
    Baked with vanilla bean, orange anise cookies and fresh whipped cream.
  • Tres Leches Cake — $8.00
    Home-baked chiffon cake, tres leches soaked, strawberry salsa, whipped cream and toasted coconut.
  • Churros — $8.00
    Home-made churros, cinnamon sugar, cajeta & raspberry-orange sauces
  • Ice Cream — $7.75
    Featured Fosselman's Premium Ice Cream: Chocolate, Dulce de Leche, Vanilla Bean

Signature Entrees

  • Roasted Chicken — $27.50
    Gluten-free. Free Range Chicken breast, Yucatan spices, roasted daily, calabasitas, Home-made salsa, corn tortillas.
  • Fresh Catch of the Day — $27.50
    Gluten-free. Grilled or pan seared, sautéed calabasitas, fresh corn, lemon-herb vinaigrette.
  • Fresh Grilled Salmon — $27.50
    Gluten-free. Chipotle honey glazed, roasted potatoes, fresh corn, pasilla chiles, achiote onion.
  • Carne Asada — $35.00
    Gluten-free. Marinated skirt steak, roasted potatoes, achiote onions, poblano peppers, grilled panela cheese with roasted nopales, and fresh chimichurri.
  • Slow Roasted Carnitas — $25.00
    Gluten-free. Slow braised marinated pork, achiote onion, black beans, rice, corn tortillas.
  • Short Rib Capas — $26.50
    Gluten-free. Open face, guajillo braised short rib, Goat cheese, fresh radish, epazote black beans.
  • Fresh Seafood Caldo — $28.50
    Fresh fish, shrimp, clams, squid, saffron-tomato broth, herbs, toasted angel hair.

House-Made Salsas, Guacamole & Chips

  • Pint of Charred Fresh Tomato (mild) — $9.00
    Serves 3-5 people
  • Pint of Roasted Fresh Tomatillo (medium) — $9.00
    Serves 3-5 people
  • Pint of Salsa Ranchera (hot) — $9.00
    Serves 3-5 people
  • Pint of Pico de Gallo (mild) — $9.00
    Serves 3-5 people
  • Pint of Fresh Guacamole — $20.00
    Serves 3-5 people
  • Freshly Cooked Tortilla Chips — $9.00
    Serves 3-5 people
  • 4th of July Salsa, Guacamole & Chips Bundle — $27.50
    Bring the party home! Enjoy a pint of guacamole, 2 pints of your choice of our homemade salsas, and fresh tortilla chips!

Fajita Thursday $20 Special

  • Fajita Thursday Special — $22.00
    $22 Per Person / Includes Chips And Salsas / Mexican Caesar Salad / Choice Of One: Marinated Grilled Skirt Steak, Achiote Grilled Chicken Breast, Sautéed Shrimp, or Fresh Vegetables / ALSO INCLUDES: Side of rice and beans, tortillas, pico de gallo, guacamole, escabeche, sour cream, and lime, all served on a bed of poblano & red peppers and onion

Sunday Brunch Specials (11am-3pm)

  • Huevos Rancheros — $23.25
    Gluten-free, Vegetarian. Two farm fresh eggs, corn tortillas, black beans, chipotle and tomatillo sauces, & cotija
  • Carne Asada con Huevo — $35.00
    Marinated skirt steak, Cha Cha’s potatoes, fried fresh egg, & ranchero sauce
  • Braised Short Rib Chilaquilles — $27.50
    Gluten-free. Tortilla chips, guajillo and chorizo salsa, roasted mushroom, sunny side egg, crema fresca, cotija, radish.
  • Pozole Verde — $13.25
    Homemade tomatillo-chile broth, chicken, hominy, cabbage, radish, lime
  • Mimosa Kit Brunch Special — $24.25
    Includes 1 bottle of Spanish Cava (Sparkling wine) and fresh orange juice.