We are beyond fortunate enough to have a struggle finding something for dinner in the way that we do. There are just so many options, so many flavors to enjoy. We can settle for a quick, highly processed bite, or go to the best restaurant in Orange County, Chelas Mexican Kitchen.
Made Fresh to Order
Fresh ingredients, authentic recipes, and award-winning dishes are what you will find at the best restaurant in Orange County, Chelas Mexican Kitchen. Do you know why most fast food restaurants don’t serve breakfast all day or have a limited all-day breakfast menu?
The answer is simple: they can’t premake breakfast ingredients and lunch/dinner ingredients at the same time. They need those warmers to keep lunch/dinner food warm until you order it.

We serve breakfast all day because everything we make is from scratch, no warmers here. Of course, we prep many things every morning, like salsa, guacamole, and garnishes. However, we make things fresh, so order that chorizo burrito while your guests order chicken enchiladas.
You can rest easy knowing that everything was made with locally sourced, fresh ingredients.

Authentic Recipes with a Twist
The founder of Chelas Mexican Kitchen, Karla Vasquez, did not enjoy MVP burritos for dinner every night growing up. However, that doesn’t mean our recipes aren’t authentic. Karla immigrated to the US with her family from Mexico when she was young.
They brought with them their hopes, their dreams, and their recipes to keep those dreams fueled. Karla was enjoying meats marinated the same way as in Mexico, with the same seasonings and sauces.
Those same flavors are used to produce food at Chelas Mexican Kitchen. The same seasonings, the same sauces, the same combinations, and the same delicious results, just in a different package.

From Our Family Table to Yours
Another important aspect of the best restaurant in Orange County is its dining room. Our dining room is designed to be bright, happy, and welcoming to all. You can come and enjoy one of our award-winning tacos solo or bring a date.
There is enough room for the whole family, even if you’re celebrating a special occasion. Enjoy the vibes, they are as crisp as the fresh produce we use in our dishes.

Best Restaurant in Orange County
Serving award-winning food is only part of what we set out to do daily at Chelas Mexican Kitchen. The communities we serve have been so welcoming to our menus and have shared many different moments in our dining room.
Our goal is to provide our guests with delicious food and a safe and comfortable space to enjoy it. Join us for date night, dinner on busy weeknights, lunch on weekends, brunch at whatever time you want, and celebrate your special events with Chelas Mexican Kitchen, the best restaurant near you.