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.