Award-winning

LA Cha Cha Chá

Name: LA Cha Cha Chá
Address: 812 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA, United States, 90013-1820
Telephone: (213) 548-8487
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

1327 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

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2+ people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

Great for outdoor dining
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

LA Cha Cha Chá is the sister restaurant to Mexico City's Terraza Cha Cha Chá. A place where we celebrate our barrio culture with delicious Mexican food, cocktails, wine, and a wide selection of mezcal and tequila.

HAPPY HOUR SERVICE: Our happy hour is counter-service style. Please order at the bar and seat yourselves. The kitchen closes at 3:30 p.m., but cocktails will flow until 4:00 p.m.

CANCELLATION POLICY: You have until 5 hours before your reservation to cancel, otherwise, your group will be charged a fee of $30 per person. All reservations have a 15 minute grace period, after this time, your booking will be moved to the top of our waiting list.
Parties of 1-2 reserve the table for 1.5 hours. Parties of 3-4 reserve the table for 2 hours. Parties of 5-6 reserve the table for 2.5 hours. Parties of 7+ reserve the table for 3 hours.
- We do not take requests for specific tables
- Reservations are weather permitted

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Regional Mexican, Regional Mexican (Baja Med)
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 548-8487
Website
https://chachacha.la/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
Paco Moran
Private party facilities
We have limited availability for parties over 9. If a table is unavailable, please reach out to events@chachacha.la

Location
812 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1820
Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Neighbourhood
Arts District
Cross Street
3rd and Traction
Parking details
Metered and unmetered street parking is available all around the neighborhood. There is also a parking garage directly across the street from the restaurant.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

GUACAMOLE *vgUS$16.00
AVOCADO, SHALLOT, JALAPENO OIL, CORN CHIPS
CEVICHE*US$21.00
CURED SHRIMP, COCONUT BRINE, KUMQUAT, NASTURTIUM
AGUACHILE NEGRO*US$23.00
RAW BAJA YELLOWTAIL, CUCUMBER, RADISH, ONION
CALAMARIUS$18.00
MASA CRUST, BURNT ONION, TOGARASHI, CILANTRO REMOULADE, ZARANDEADO MAYO
TAMAL DE QUELITES *vUS$19.00
WILD GREENS, POBLANO CREAM, QUESO FRESCO
PAPAS CHIPOTLE *vUS$12.00
CHIPOTLE AIOLI, MORITA VINAIGRETTE, MINT, CILANTRO
CAESAR SALADUS$18.00
SWEET GEM LETTUCE, CHARRED SCALLION, CROUTON, WHITE ANCHOVY
- CHICKENUS$4.00
ENSALADA DE MELON *vUS$16.00
SEASONAL MELON, RADISH, WATERCRESS, CITRUS, WHIPPED RICOTTA
BONE MARROW ESQUITESUS$32.00
ROASTED BONE MARROW, CORN, PARMESAN CHEESE, CHAPULIN AIOLI
CHOCHOYOTEUS$19.00
BIRRIA JUS, MASA DUMPLING, BEET, GIGANTE BEAN
QUESO FUNDIDOUS$16.00
CHIHUAHUA CHEESE, MENONITA CHEESE, CHORIZO, NOPALES, ROASTED PEPPER

Tacos & Tostadas

ENFRIJOLADA *vUS$12.00
SWEET POTATO, SCALLION, BLACK BEAN SAUCE, CREMA
TACO DE POLLOUS$12.00
CHICKEN THIGH, SALSA HABANERO, SHALLOT, CILANTRO
TACO DE CHICHARRÓNUS$12.00
CONFIT PORK BELLY, PICO DE GALLO, SALSA ROJA, SHALLOT, CILANTRO
DORADOSUS$14.00
CARNITAS, SALSA FRESCA, COTIJA CHEESE, CILANTRO
QUESABIRRIAUS$18.00
CHIHUAHUA CHEESE, BRISKET, JARDIN, CONSOMMÉ
TOSTADA TERRAZA*US$22.00
BLUE FIN TUNA, CRISPY CILANTRO, CHILE MORITA AIOLI
TOSTADA DE CALLOUS$18.00
BAJA BAY SCALLOP, CUCUMBER, FENNEL, CHINTEXTLE AIOLI

Mains

Served with blue corn tortillas

PESCADO CHA CHA CHAUS$34.00
HALIBUT, SALSA VERACRUZ, MARINATED ONIONS
CHICKEN MOLEUS$39.00
GRILLED MARY'S HALF CHICKEN, STONEFRUIT MOLE, CHARRED PLUM
CARNITASUS$42.00
HERITAGE CONFIT PORK, GARDEN SALAD, PICO DE GALLO
MILANESAUS$36.00
BREADED PORK CHOP, SERRANO, CILANTRO, GARLIC JUS
CARNE ASADAUS$58.00
SKIRT STEAK, BEEF TALLOW, GRILLED VEGETABLES, ESCABECHE

Sides

ARROZ BLANCOUS$5.00
FRIJOLES REFRIOTOSUS$5.00
BLACK BEAN & COTIJA CHEESE

Cocktails

STRAWBERRY MILK PUNCHUS$20.00
PATRON SILVER, ANGROURANT BRANDY, STRAWBERRY, ALMOND, SUMAC
CANTARITOUS$19.00
DON JULIO BLANCO, GRAPEFRUIT, SODA
SPICY PINEAPPLE MARGARITAUS$18.00
JOSE CUERVO TRADICIONAL, PINEAPPLE, LIME, TAJIN
EL TIGRE PENICILLINUS$18.00
LOST EXPLORER ESPADIN, ALMA TEPEC, GINGER, LEMON
PINKIES UPUS$18.00
LEGENDARIO DOMINGO CENIZO MEZCAL, XILA, STRAWBERRY, LIME
JAMAICA MARGARITAUS$18.00
CENTENARIO AÑEJO, HIBISCUS INFUSED AMARAS VERDE MEZCAL, AGAVE, LIME
MEZCALITAUS$19.00
400 CONEJOS MEZCAL, GUAYABA, PITAYA, SALT
BATANGA 2.0US$16.00
G4 BLANCO, FERNET VALLET, RAMAZZOTTI, COKE, LIME
SAVED BY THE BELLUS$16.00
BANDERO BLANCO, NIXTA CORN LIQUER, METICHE 49 SALMIANA, BELL PEPPER OLEO, LEMON, CELERY BITTERS, SPICY TINCTURE
ZOMBIE ‘24US$20.00
CORUBA, SAISON PALE, APPLETON ESTATE, FALERNUM, CINNAMON, GRAPEFRUIT, ORANGE, PERSIMMON, HIBISCUS, POMEGRANATE, ABSINTH

Cerveza

CHA CHA CHAUS$16.00
MODELO & SHOT OF UNION MEZCAL
MODELO ESPECIAL •US$10.00
NEGRA MODELO US$10.00
DARK LAGER
BOOMTOWN BAD HOMBRE US$8.00
MEXICAN LAGER
BEER OF CHAMPIONS
LITE LAGER
GO BLUE! BUNNY WITH A CHAINSAWUS$13.00
HAZY IPA
N/A CORONAUS$8.00

Sin-Alcohol

AGUA DE PIÑAUS$8.00
AGUA DE JAMAICAUS$8.00
MEXICAN COKEUS$7.00
MEXICAN SPRITEUS$7.00
JARRITOSUS$7.00

Vino

EL BAJIO
HENRI LURTON
• SAUVIGNON BLANC, VALLE DE GUADALUPE, MÉXICO
LABERINTO
GEWURZTRAMINER, SAN LUIS POTOSÍ, MÉXICO
CAVA QUINTANILLA
CHARDONNAY, SAN LUIS POTOSI, MÉXICO
CASA MAGONI
MANAZ, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MÉXICO
CASA JIPI
BARBERA, VALLE DE SAN VICENTE, MÉXICO
LABERINTO
CABERNET/MERLOT/TEMPRANILLO, MOCTEZUMA, MÉXICO
CARDENAL
MALBEC/CALADOC, VALLE DE PARRAS, MÉXICO
TRES RAICES
SANGIOVESE, GUANAJUATO, MÉXICO

What 1,327 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Downtown
Great for outdoor dining

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

La Cha Cha Chá offers a vibrant rooftop dining experience in the DTLA Arts District, praised for its "amazing vibe" and "delicious food." Guests love the stunning views and "superb" cocktails. While some find it "overpriced," the standout churros and attentive service keep diners coming back. Perfect for celebrations!

1,327 Reviews

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Angel
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always amazing! The carnitas are fall of the bone tender and the orange glaze is beyond. The venue is super cute but what made the night was out server Denae D. Her personality shines and she can work a table like I’ve never seen before! She charmed my mom and dad, which is not an easy thing to do, and she managed to consistently check on us while managing other tables and being amazing over there as well. 10/10 will return again AND make sure I sit in Denaes area! I hope the restaurant acknowledges the amazing staff they have and keep her for as long as she needs the gig (:
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OpenTable Diner
Richmond
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food, the drinks, and the service was excellent! We loved the carnitas main dish and the pork belly taco was phenomenal. Can’t wait to come back to try more dishes.
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Josseline
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an amazing night the food was delicious the drinks exceptional. The service was so great. Most definitely coming back. It was so inviting. The food was amazing, the ceviche and the Pescado cha cha cha… so delightful. We had an amazing night. Thank you.
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Natalie
Cleveland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service and staff was friendly, receptive, and mindful! Food was different and delicious.
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Hector
Orange County
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was superb, food was classsin Mexican with a slight twist. If you’re a ceviche fan try their ceviche in a coconut brine. The carnitas was enough for 2. Great place to come and enjoy a great meal
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Eric
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, great service, great ambiance. Definitely coming back
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andrea
Los Angeles
24 reviews
vip
5.0
24 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food here is consistently yummy. Even what you think might be a blah dish like guacamole is made fun with light and fluffy puffy chips! If you’re a meat eater, get the steak! It’s perfection. Worth the price and the sides that come with are grilled so well. The ceviche is mild and fresh and all the tacos are so tasty. Try and go with a hungry group so u can get a lot… oh, the drinks are super fun, too. And a shout out to the staff last night when an unexpected rainstorm came down and even though they were soaked they rallied and got us fed and moved comfortably inside to a newly created table! So nice. ❤️
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a collaboration where Expendio used the space of Cha Cha Cha. Expendio de Maíz is probably my favorite restaurant in Mexico City and they brought all the vibes to Los Angeles. 10/10 experience I hope they come back.
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Michelle77
Los Angeles
12 reviews
3.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 31, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Really nice patio area & good drinks, but the food was a bit overpriced and not good enough to return in my opinion.
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Dave
Edinburgh
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The guacamole was good because it was cold and fresh. The chips were crunchy. The bluefin tuna tostada was colorful because of the two different colors of fish. The churros were soft and fluffy. I am definitely coming back.
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FAQs

LA Cha Cha Chá is rated 4.5 stars by 1327 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2+ people

Nov 25, 2024

7:00 p.m.

Booked 11 times today

812 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1820

Dining areas

Additional information

Award-winning
1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
Cross Street
3rd and Traction
Neighbourhood
Arts District
Hours of Operation
Happy Hour Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mexican, Regional Mexican, Regional Mexican (Baja Med)
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Metered and unmetered street parking is available all around the neighborhood. There is also a parking garage directly across the street from the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
Paco Moran
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://chachacha.la/
Phone number
(213) 548-8487
Private party facilities
We have limited availability for parties over 9. If a table is unavailable, please reach out to events@chachacha.la

LA Cha Cha Chá

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

LA CHURRO

CAESAR SALAD

CARNITAS

Appetizers

GUACAMOLE *vgUS$16.00

CEVICHE*US$21.00

AGUACHILE NEGRO*US$23.00

CALAMARIUS$18.00

TAMAL DE QUELITES *vUS$19.00

PAPAS CHIPOTLE *vUS$12.00

CAESAR SALADUS$18.00

ENSALADA DE MELON *vUS$16.00

BONE MARROW ESQUITESUS$32.00

CHOCHOYOTEUS$19.00

QUESO FUNDIDOUS$16.00

Tacos & Tostadas

ENFRIJOLADA *vUS$12.00

TACO DE POLLOUS$12.00

TACO DE CHICHARRÓNUS$12.00

DORADOSUS$14.00

QUESABIRRIAUS$18.00

TOSTADA TERRAZA*US$22.00

TOSTADA DE CALLOUS$18.00

Mains

PESCADO CHA CHA CHAUS$34.00

CHICKEN MOLEUS$39.00

CARNITASUS$42.00

MILANESAUS$36.00

CARNE ASADAUS$58.00

Sides

ARROZ BLANCOUS$5.00

FRIJOLES REFRIOTOSUS$5.00

Cocktails

STRAWBERRY MILK PUNCHUS$20.00

CANTARITOUS$19.00

SPICY PINEAPPLE MARGARITAUS$18.00

EL TIGRE PENICILLINUS$18.00

PINKIES UPUS$18.00

JAMAICA MARGARITAUS$18.00

MEZCALITAUS$19.00

BATANGA 2.0US$16.00

SAVED BY THE BELLUS$16.00

ZOMBIE ‘24US$20.00

Cerveza

CHA CHA CHAUS$16.00

MODELO ESPECIAL •US$10.00

NEGRA MODELO US$10.00

BOOMTOWN BAD HOMBRE US$8.00

BEER OF CHAMPIONS

GO BLUE! BUNNY WITH A CHAINSAWUS$13.00

N/A CORONAUS$8.00

Sin-Alcohol

AGUA DE PIÑAUS$8.00

AGUA DE JAMAICAUS$8.00

MEXICAN COKEUS$7.00

MEXICAN SPRITEUS$7.00

JARRITOSUS$7.00

Vino

EL BAJIO

HENRI LURTON

LABERINTO

CAVA QUINTANILLA

CASA MAGONI

CASA JIPI

LABERINTO

CARDENAL

TRES RAICES

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

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Make a reservation

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