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Chela's Latin Cuisine

4.7
4.7
34 Reviews
$30 and under
Mexican

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2 people
22:00
Booked 10 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!

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sun 11:00–02:00 Sat 11:00–21:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 11:00–21:00
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Area
    Tucson
  • Cross Street
    Congress St. and Arizona Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are located across from the Sun Tran bus station.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 34 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
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chela's Latin Cuisine offers a delightful dining experience with "amazing food" and "great drinks," perfect for date nights or gatherings. Guests rave about the "exceptional service" and "superb margaritas." The intimate atmosphere and "fabulous bar" enhance your visit, making it a "great find" in downtown Tucson.
34 Reviews
  1. christina VIP

    Vancouver2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good was great-Service was a bit slow. Would def go back!

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  2. Alan VIP

    Tucson37 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have come here for dinner before attending Fox concerts. This is our go to for downtown restaurants. We haven’t been disappointed! Great good, great service! Margaritas are superb!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Tucson2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 14 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food really good drinks great for a date night for me and my wife

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  4. Vaca

    New Mexico4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 12 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here and will be back! Excellent food, service, location for a night downtown. Great find

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  5. Kris

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 23 February 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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  6. John

    Southwest Florida6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 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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  7. dave

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 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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  8. Darcy

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 22 February 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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  9. Laura

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 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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  10. Joe G VIP

    Seattle11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 15 February 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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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 34 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
22:00
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Chela's Latin Cuisine

256 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Congress St. and Arizona Ave.
  • Area
    Tucson
  • Hours of Operation
    Fri, Sun 11:00–02:00 Sat 11:00–21:00 Dinner Tue–Thu 11:00–21:00
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are located across from the Sun Tran bus station.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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