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Chaak KITCHEN, Tustin, CA
Award-winning

Chaak KITCHEN

4.9
4.9
2127 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary Mexican

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighbourhood gem
Discover CHAAK, nestled in the heart of Old Towne Tustin. A culinary gem honored with a 2024 Michelin Bib. Inspired by Executive Chef Gabbi Patrick’s Yucatecan roots, CHAAK features Mayan staples of pibil, recados, seafood, smoke, and exotic spices combined with her signature modern flare. The Yucatan peninsula's influence sets it apart, with Spanish, Caribbean, and Mediterranean influences, dense tropical climate, and deep Mayan culture roots.

Indulge in our signature dishes, like the Ceviche Campeche, Cochinita Pibil, Parrillada, & Branzino. Our menu boasts culinary delights like panuchos, salbutes, empanadas, pork belly tacos, enchiladas, almejas, tamal, bombas and much more. CHAAK is open for Dinner, lunch & brunch. Enjoy our full service craft bar, where expertly crafted cocktails and specially curated wines compliment the culinarily journey of CHAAK. We accept reservations for large parties and have buyout options available.

Experience the spirit of the Yucatan at CHAAK.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican, Mexican
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00–14:00 Bar Fri–Sun 14:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Phone number
    (657) 699-3019
  • Website
    http://www.chaakkitchen.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Gabbi Patrick
  • Private party facilities
    We accomodate large parties of 8 or more. CHAAK Kitchen offers both indoor and outdoor seating options, providing a versatile setting for your gathering. Explore our restaurant buyout options to elevate your event experience. We blend culinary excellence with a spacious and elegant atmosphere, ensuring your celebration is memorable.
  • Location
    215 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Area
    Tustin
  • Cross Street
    E 2nd Street and El Camino Real
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 2,127 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Orange County

    Contemporary Mexican

  • North Orange County

    Best Ambience

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chaak Kitchen offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious creative Mexican cuisine" that's both unique and flavorful. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "great ambiance," ideal for special occasions. The Yucatán-inspired menu is complemented by inventive cocktails, making it a standout spot for "foodies" and culinary adventurers alike.

2,127 Reviews

  1. Steven

    Orange County

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food, as always, was fabulous. Such great flavors and unique ideas make this place a big favorite of mine. Service, organization and cleanliness are always top notch too. Cocktails match the food, pricey but very creative and excellent quality. Highly recommend this place for a splurge.

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  2. Rebekah

    VIP

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good Friday dinner spot! Food: Hiramasa Crudo 4/5. Flavorful, slightly too much acidity. Could be dialed back just a smidge. Tamal colado 4/5. Seasonal item so wanted to give it a try good but missing that extra umph in an exceptional flavoring. Topoxte 5/5 cocktail! Cool vibe with indoor and outdoor seating. Large bar area. You can make a reservation at the bar so not only first come first serve. Kylie and Rahul were great bartenders! Providing recommendations even in the area. Parking is limited in the area.

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  3. Roopal

    Orange County

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Disappointed that there were very few vegetarian/vegan choices.

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  4. Mark

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great eats, lots of variety, very noisy, good service

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  5. Chris

    VIP

    Central Coast

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 9 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Derek our server did a great job along with Isa and the food never dissapoints. Highly recommend to anyone.

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  6. Shab

    VIP

    Palm Springs

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating my friends birthday and it was our first time in this restaurant, Everything was great, service, food, ambiance and our waiter Victor made our experience even better with suggesting all great appetizers and entrees, we will be back for sure.

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  7. Margo

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The best meal I’ve had in a while! Can’t wait to come back. Everything was delicious and the service was incredible.

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  8. Alexis

    Orange County

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Chaak is Amazing! The Ceasar salad & pork belly tacos are incredible. One of our favorite restaurants in Orange County!

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  9. Olga

    VIP

    San Francisco

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time trying Yucatan cuisine. And it was delicious! Meal platter with duck pâté and veal sausage - full of flavour and melt-in-the-mouth texture. House made tomato jam, mustard and pickles uplifted all the flavours even more. My pretty quail entree was exceptional, tender and delicate, lovely complemented with garbanzo bean purée with pine nuts and charred red cabbage. Another dish for a true meat lover with a juicy medium rare steak and other delicacies was a big hit too. Great food, very friendly service and relaxed setting!

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  10. Saul

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Music was a bit loud so it was hard to have a conversation with the table. other than than food service were great

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Chaak KITCHEN is rated 4.9 stars by 2127 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 15 times today
Google Map for Chaak KITCHEN

215 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Bib Gourmand 2022
  • Cross Street
    E 2nd Street and El Camino Real
  • Area
    Tustin
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 11:00–14:00 Lunch Fri, Sat 11:00–14:00 Bar Fri–Sun 14:00–17:00 Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 17:00–21:30 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Mexican, Regional Mexican, Mexican
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Gabbi Patrick
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.chaakkitchen.com/
  • Phone number
    (657) 699-3019
  • Private party facilities
    We accomodate large parties of 8 or more. CHAAK Kitchen offers both indoor and outdoor seating options, providing a versatile setting for your gathering. Explore our restaurant buyout options to elevate your event experience. We blend culinary excellence with a spacious and elegant atmosphere, ensuring your celebration is memorable.
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