Chelas Mexican Kitchen

San Clemente, CA · Mexican restaurant

Rating
4.7/5
★★★★★ 4.7
Reviews
20
Rank in San Clemente
#13
of 181 restaurants
City Percentile
75%
rating percentile
Address
Chelas Mexican Kitchen, 635 Camino De Los Mares Ste 100, San Clemente, CA 92673
Phone
(949) 312-2401
Website
chelasmexkitchen.com
Status
Open · Closes 9 PM

Chelas Mexican Kitchen is a restaurant located in San Clemente, CA. It is one of 181 restaurants listed in San Clemente. Its 4.7-star rating is above the San Clemente city average of 4.4 stars. It ranks #13 of 181 restaurants in San Clemente. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Chelas Mexican Kitchen

Where traditional, authentic recipes are prepared using only the freshest ingredients and are served in a elevated, fast casual setting. Design, creativity, and a passion for food are at the heart of each dish.

Hours

Friday10 AM–9 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Haydee b. Lopez · Nov 2025

Chelas Mexican Food Review We love Chelas Mexican Food! The food is always fresh, full of flavor, and absolutely delicious. Every dish hits the spot! 🌮🔥 If you’re craving food, this is the place to go. Highly recommended! 😋🇲🇽

★★★★★ 5.0 chinis no name · Mar 2026

I absolutely love Chelas Mexican Kitchen! The food is consistently fresh, flavorful, and so delicious. Their tacos are amazing especially on Taco Tuesday. Everything is packed with flavor, and you can really taste the quality in every bite. And don’t even get me started on happy hour such great deals and the perfect way to unwind! What truly makes this place special, though, is Jose. He is amazing and always greets me with a big smile. He takes the time to talk to me about my reward points, makes sure I’m getting the best deals, and genuinely cares about my experience. His customer service goes above and beyond he’s friendly, attentive, and makes you feel valued every single time you walk in. Between the incredible food, Taco Tuesday, happy hour, and Jose’s outstanding service, I highl

★★★★★ 5.0 Ruthie Kataoka · May 2025

This place is so good!! Great happy hour and taco Tuesday deals! Its our new favorite spot! The salsa is delicious, everything is so fresh and looks so good you cant wait to take a bite! I'm a very picky eater so the fact I like multiple things on their menu says a lot! You gotta try it!

★★★★★ 5.0 Mini Minter · Feb 2026

Amazing experience all around. The food was on point, but the service really made the difference. Jose was awesome — super friendly, quick, and clearly knows what he’s doing. He made everything easy and made us feel genuinely taken care of. Carlos also helped out and was great as well. You can tell this place has a solid team that actually cares about customers. Definitely coming back and recommending to others.

★★★★★ 5.0 Amber Gail Hundley · Sep 2025

Great atmosphere, friendly staff and excellent food. Open late. Moderately priced. Great family packs for catering or parties. Fresh guacamole, salsa and tortillas/ chips.

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

Mexican restaurant

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