A shrimp burrito cut in half exposing the shrimp, beef, lettuce, sauce on a white plate

Best Food in South Orange County

Finding the best food in South Orange County is a fun and delicious undertaking. However, we can make it cheaper by helping you cut to the chase. Chelas Mexican Kitchen cooks and serves the best food in South Orange County for any meal of the day.

Traditional Mexican Restaurant South Orange County

Chelas Mexican Kitchen serves up the best food in South Orange County, whether you need a quick breakfast or a family dinner. We like to say we combine the traditional with the modern, sprinkling comfort along the way.

The tradition comes from the founder of Chelas Mexican Kitchen, Karla Vasquez. Karla immigrated to the US as a young child. Her family brought with them all of their belongings, hopes, dreams, and delicious home-cooked recipes.

Those recipes were brought directly from Mexico, and they influenced Karla’s palette. In fact, those recipes helped inspire the recipes we serve today at Chelas Mexican Kitchen. Of course, authentic, traditional Mexican recipes don’t always equate to the best food in South Orange County. We still need more, like award-winning dishes.

Close up of a plate of nachos covered in cheese, guacamole, sour cream, meat, and beans

Award-Winning Restaurant in South Orange County

Karla and her team of chefs in the kitchen are no strangers to serving up the best food in South Orange County. In fact, they have been serving Orange County for years. The recipes have been refined, the ingredient sources have been nailed down, and the awards have come in!

We currently have two award-winning dishes on the menu. The MVP Burrito is our breakfast burrito stuffed with steak, eggs, cheese, bacon, and hash browns. The next award-winning dish is our ribeye taco plate.

These tacos are filled with chipotle BBQ ribeye steak, Mexican lime slaw, chipotle creme, pickled red onions, and queso. Both are worth the excuse to come visit, and the rest of our menu is a good enough reason to come back. 

Close up of two tacos filled with meat, salsa, diced onions, and cilantro on a white plate

Best Food in South Orange County

We are Chelas Mexican Kitchen. We use fresh ingredients to create authentic Mexican dishes that are both familiar and exciting. You can stop by for an MVP breakfast burrito or visit us for ribeye tacos at lunch.

There are just so many reasons and times to stop by Chelas Mexican Kitchen. Our vibrant dining hall makes every meal comfortable and enjoyable. We like to call ourselves “elevated casual” because our food isn't what you’d find at a casual restaurant, but we don’t ask you to dress up or make reservations.

Just stop by, have a bite, share it with friends or family, and become a regular here in South Orange County. 

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