Chela Reviews Summary

Category: Mexican restaurant Brooklyn, New York

Address: 408 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215, USA

Phone: +17187011891

Rating: 4.6
based on 231 reviews.

Ambiance

Pros:

  • "Immediately upon waking in I was impressed with the distinct ambiance and precise ornamentation of the restaurant."
  • "Ambiance ✔ Music ✔ Space ✔ Energy ✔"
  • "It's beautiful at night and the atmosphere is great."
  • "The main room is perfectly lit, the artwork is vibrantly and suitable for the ambiance."
  • "Wonderful atmosphere and artwork."
  • "The restaurant’s ambience is lively and the music is loud and fun."
  • "Ambiance and decor was everything and more."

Cons:

  • "The lights are a little TOO dark, I could barely see my food."
  • "Music was extremely loud."
  • "The place was small and a little cramped."
  • "The seating can get a little tight during prime hours as this is a very popular spot among the locals."
  • "good bar area with seating, convivial but quite noisy, and a quieter room in the back for those seeking a calmer experience."

Service

Pros:

  • "Beautiful bar, friendly service and delicious food."
  • "The service and the food was incredible."
  • "Their consistent food, service, and atmosphere will keep me coming back for more."
  • "Service staff and kitchen is very friendly."
  • "Services were great, could be pricy but the portion of the main dish was huge."
  • "So amazed by the service i received from the minute i entered the facility, to the very end."
  • "The staff was all very welcoming and prompt, bartender makes perfect drinks."

Cons:

  • "Rude server. Waitress with heart tattoo on her neck would be fired from my restaurant right away if I saw her treat any of my diners how she treated me and my boyfriend."
  • "I didn’t have a reservation but the man at the front said he’d call us for an available table. He never called."
  • "Service also became very slow as the meal went on and less attentive."
  • "The restaurant wasn’t even half full but it felt like we were rushed even in the first 20 minutes we were there."
  • "Felt like I was rushed to order, l had a few beers wasn't quite ready to order food but the waitress kept rushing me to order something to eat."
  • "Our waitress had a weird attitude when we told her that we didn't want to order the entre option with our tacos."
  • "Was told by the very rude hostage that there was a table for 4 but it was reserved for 9pm."

Food Quality

Pros:

  • "The food was tasty and the portions were just right."
  • "The food was delicious, the flavors were unique and well balanced."
  • "Everything we ate was amazing! I was hesitant to try the Arabic tacos but boy am I glad I did! The best thing I had all night!"
  • "Foods are amazing and delicious. We had Shrimp Agua Chile (five stars! Highly recommend! So good and flavorful!)"
  • "Everything I've had is delicious, especially the steak and ribs!"
  • "The food is great here."
  • "The food was fantastic and so were the drinks."

Cons:

  • "Prices are ver high for the quality of the food."
  • "The steak has not Mexican flavors at all you can find it at any American Restaurant with better flavor but has nothing to do with Carne Asada."
  • "Food was standard Mexican - needed some flavor."
  • "Tacos are sub par and expensive!!"
  • "The pickled onions were a bit on the sour side, and the cream was a lot for the small amount of fish."
  • "I thought the mole was too sweet."
  • "Dinner was very disappointing, I couldn't even eat the food I ordered and ended up going to Chipotle."

Drinks

Pros:

  • "The cocktails are fantastic, those bartenders really know what they're doing."
  • "The cocktails are amazing! The mule was perfect every time."
  • "Had one white sangria and it was just enough."
  • "LOVE that they serve house fried warm tortilla chips with salsa as you peruse the menu."
  • "Probably the best margaritas in the Slope."
  • "Authentic food, delicious cocktails."
  • "The drinks are expertly crafted, complementing the savory dishes."

Cons:

  • "A glass of rum was pricey for the very minimal quantity."
  • "The spicy margaritas were entirely too spicy, in that it wasn't flavorful, simply spicy to the point of distraction."
  • "The only thing we could complain about was how often we were swatting fruit flies."
  • "I was hoping for more from the margaritas but I didn’t really get what I was looking for."
  • "Jalapeno Margarita - tasted like a pre-made marg mix, really sweet and offputting."
  • "Not here to comment on the food, but the drinks were too sugary to be called a cocktail for $16!"
  • "The classic margaritas are perfect! But made to make money. Probably only a 3 oz drink."

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