Chela

Run here, to eat ASAP, you won’t be disappointed. We went here for my friend’s birthday and coincidentally it was restaurant week. We initially thought of ordering from the regular menu, and we did order a couple things from there but then we decided to give the restaurant week menu a try - we didn’t regret it! Our waitress was wonderful, the manager was so attentive and the atmosphere was great, it was one of the coldest nights in NYC so it was a little nippy, whenever the door opened (a nice thick curtain by the door might really help with that). That is literally the only complaint that we had, which wasn’t even their fault really because we haven’t had such cold winters in years. The margaritas were perfect!! The corn on the cob is truly the best that I’ve had. I used to love gettin

Had Chela for lunch today (it was a company lunch) and it was really good. I got the enchiladas mole poblano with brisket and everything was super flavorful. The mole sauce was rich and had a lot of depth without being too sweet or too heavy. The brisket was tender and paired really well with the sauce. The portion was filling and it definitely tasted like a solid, well-made meal (not just “okay takeout”). Even though it was packed up for lunch, it still held up really well and tasted great. I’d definitely order this again and I want to come back to try more things on the menu.

Carnitas are a must on Sunday, amazing food every-time. I lost count how many times we’ve been to Chela, always superb service. It’s a gem, the flavors are thoughtfully crafted.

Such a great meal. The staff were wonderful. Brett, the manager went above and beyond to help us make sure we ordered all the right things. I will definitely be coming back to dine here, the next time I’m in Lancaster.

Held a surprise congratulations brunch for my best friend, and the staff at Chela were FANTASTIC. Every person was super cheery, helpful, excited for us, and accommodating. We all got different drinks and we ended up passing our drinks around the table because everyone kept saying "This is so good, you have to try this!" Our dishes were phenomenal and really generously portioned. Staff brought us complimentary sparkling wine to toast my friend, which was so kind and so fun. (They also brought complimentary triceratops to the kids at a nearby table, so this type of attentive generosity applies to all types of customers!) Perhaps most importantly: they let us just hang out for a while, sipping our drinks and catching up and laughing, which for Saturday brunch in Brooklyn feels like the hei