Chela's Latin Cuisine

4.7

30 Reviews

$30 and under

Mexican

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2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

Charming
Good for special occasions
Great for happy hour

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!

Dining areas

Additional information

Location
256 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701
Phone number
(520) 867-6096
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Hours of operation
Fri, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Chips$3.00
- As Entree$0.00
- Salsa$1.00
- Guac Mex$2.00
- Guac Plain$2.00
- Salsa & Guac Mex$3.00
- Salsa & Guac Plain$3.00
Sopes$11.00
- Birria$0.00
- Chicken$0.00
- As Entree$0.00
Elotitos$10.00
- As Entree$0.00
Toritos$11.00
- As Entree$0.00
Ceviche Tostada$9.00
- As Entree$0.00
Quesadilla Sonorense$12.00
- As Entree$0.00
Queso Fundido$12.00
- Flour Tortillas$0.00
- Corn Tortillas$0.00
- Pan Birrote$0.00
- No Bread$0.00
- Sub Chips$0.00
- As Entree$0.00
Mini-Chimis$13.00
- As Entree$0.00
Flautas$12.00
- As Entree$0.00
Empanadas$13.00
- As Entree$0.00

Platos Fuertes

Carnitas$19.00
- Flour Tortillas$0.00
- Corn Tortillas$0.00
- Pan Birrote$0.00
- No Bread$0.00
- Sub Chips$0.00
Chelachanga$17.00
- Birria$0.00
- Carne Asada$0.00
- Carnitas$0.00
- Chicken$0.00
- Shrimp$1.00
- Carne Molida$1.00
Chile Relleno$15.00
Enchiladas$14.00
- Cheese$0.00
- Birria$3.00
- Carnitas$2.00
- Chicken$2.00
- Shrimp$4.00
- Carne Asada$0.00
- Carne Molida$3.00
Fajitas$18.00
- Birria$0.00
- Carne Asada$0.00
- Carnitas$0.00
- Chicken$0.00
- Shrimp$1.00
- Carne Molida$1.00
- Flour Tortillas$0.00
- Corn Tortillas$0.00
- Pan Birrote$0.00
- No Bread$0.00
- Sub Chips$0.00
Molcajete$28.00
- Flour Tortillas$0.00
- Corn Tortillas$0.00
- Pan Birrote$0.00
- No Bread$0.00
- Sub Chips$0.00
Mole Poblano$19.00
- Flour Tortillas$0.00
- Corn Tortillas$0.00
- Pan Birrote$0.00
- No Bread$0.00
- Sub Chips$0.00
Quesabirria$16.00
Quesadilla$12.00
Tacos$16.00
- Birria$1.00
- Carne Asada$1.00
- Carne Molida$1.00
- Carnitas$0.00
- Chicken$0.00
- Shrimp$2.00
- No Meat-$2.00
Chef Spc Mix Grill$25.00
- Add Skewer Shrimp 5$6.00
Chorizo Chicken$26.00

Pescados & Mariscos

Coctel De Camaron$16.00
Ceviche Entree$16.00
Camarones Culichi$18.00
- Flour Tortillas$0.00
- Corn Tortillas$0.00
- Pan Birrote$0.00
- No Bread$0.00
- Sub Chips$0.00
Tilapia$18.00
Pescado Del Dia$27.00

Sopa & Ensalada

Ensalada Sonorense$12.00
Chela's Ensalada$10.00
Sopa Azteca$12.00
- Flour Tortillas$0.00
- Corn Tortillas$0.00
- Pan Birrote$0.00
- No Bread$0.00
- Sub Chips$0.00
Sopa Del Temporada$12.00
- Flour Tortillas$0.00
- Corn Tortillas$0.00
- Pan Birrote$0.00
- No Bread$0.00
- Sub Chips$0.00

Vegan & Vegetarian

Tacos De Calabasa$12.00
Poblano Vegetariano$11.00
Coliflor En Salsa Roja$11.00

Sides

Calabacitas$3.00
Elote Corn$3.00
Ensalada Small$7.00
Pinto Beans$3.00
Refried Beans$3.00
Rice$3.00
Seasoned Black Beans$3.00
Side Tortillas Corn$2.00
Side Tortillas Flour$2.00

Desserts

Tres Leches$11.00
Churros$11.00
Flan$10.00
Fried Ice Cream$12.00

Sauces and Extras

Extra/Side Birria$5.00
Extra/Side Carne Asada$5.00
Extra/Side Carne Molida$4.00
Extra/Side Carnitas$4.00
Extra/Side Chicken$4.00
Extra/Side Chorizo$5.00
Guacamole Regular Side$4.00
Guacamole Small$2.00
Mole Sauce$2.00
Pico de Gallo Small$0.50
Salsa Roja$2.00
Salsa Suiza$2.00
Salsa Verde$2.00
Side of Mozzarella$2.00
Side of Queso Fresco$2.00
Sour Cream Small$0.50

Kids Menu

Kids Quesadilla 2 pieces$6.00
Kids Bean Chz Burrito w Side Rice$6.00
Kids Taco Carne Molida w Side Beans$6.00
Kids Bean Tostada w Side Rice$6.00

What 30 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Chela's Latin Cuisine offers a vibrant dining experience in Tucson, boasting "excellent food and service" with flavorsome Mexican dishes crafted from fresh ingredients. With a lively atmosphere, attentive staff, and a must-try house Margarita, it's perfect for both casual lunches and celebratory dinners. "Can't wait to return!"

30 Reviews

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Kris
Tucson1 review
5.0
Dined on February 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I love this place! It’s small and more intimate than many restaurants and we had a table of 12 sitting fairly near to us and we were astonished that we didn’t hear them much. So the noise level was really good. Oh, and the food is excellent and a fabulous bar. Must experience!
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John
Naples6 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Stopped here for lunch. Excellent food excellent service great drinks. We enjoyed it very much.
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dave
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our 1st time at Chelas - what a great find and the food is flavorful & fresh. Can't wait to return - had the pork carnitas & anxious to try other dishes!
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Darcy
Tucson1 review
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and care were exceptional. The food was tasty and had a great variety!
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Laura
Tucson1 review
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had a wonderful experience! Made our Valentine's Day dinner a nice one. Great food, drinks! Attentive staff!
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Joe G VIP
Seattle11 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
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
Chicago20 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 1, 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
Tucson32 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 27, 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
Hawaii9 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 25, 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
Tucson6 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 12, 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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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 4.7 stars by 30 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Mar 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 5 times today

256 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

Dining areas

Additional information

Phone number
(520) 867-6096
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
Hours of operation
Fri, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Chela's Latin Cuisine

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

Chips$3.00

Sopes$11.00

Elotitos$10.00

Toritos$11.00

Ceviche Tostada$9.00

Quesadilla Sonorense$12.00

Queso Fundido$12.00

Mini-Chimis$13.00

Flautas$12.00

Empanadas$13.00

Platos Fuertes

Carnitas$19.00

Chelachanga$17.00

Chile Relleno$15.00

Enchiladas$14.00

Fajitas$18.00

Molcajete$28.00

Mole Poblano$19.00

Quesabirria$16.00

Quesadilla$12.00

Tacos$16.00

Chef Spc Mix Grill$25.00

Chorizo Chicken$26.00

Pescados & Mariscos

Coctel De Camaron$16.00

Ceviche Entree$16.00

Camarones Culichi$18.00

Tilapia$18.00

Pescado Del Dia$27.00

Sopa & Ensalada

Ensalada Sonorense$12.00

Chela's Ensalada$10.00

Sopa Azteca$12.00

Sopa Del Temporada$12.00

Vegan & Vegetarian

Tacos De Calabasa$12.00

Poblano Vegetariano$11.00

Coliflor En Salsa Roja$11.00

Sides

Calabacitas$3.00

Elote Corn$3.00

Ensalada Small$7.00

Pinto Beans$3.00

Refried Beans$3.00

Rice$3.00

Seasoned Black Beans$3.00

Side Tortillas Corn$2.00

Side Tortillas Flour$2.00

Desserts

Tres Leches$11.00

Churros$11.00

Flan$10.00

Fried Ice Cream$12.00

Sauces and Extras

Extra/Side Birria$5.00

Extra/Side Carne Asada$5.00

Extra/Side Carne Molida$4.00

Extra/Side Carnitas$4.00

Extra/Side Chicken$4.00

Extra/Side Chorizo$5.00

Guacamole Regular Side$4.00

Guacamole Small$2.00

Mole Sauce$2.00

Pico de Gallo Small$0.50

Salsa Roja$2.00

Salsa Suiza$2.00

Salsa Verde$2.00

Side of Mozzarella$2.00

Side of Queso Fresco$2.00

Sour Cream Small$0.50

Kids Menu

Kids Quesadilla 2 pieces$6.00

Kids Bean Chz Burrito w Side Rice$6.00

Kids Taco Carne Molida w Side Beans$6.00

Kids Bean Tostada w Side Rice$6.00