Chela

Nachos (gf, V)

Corn tortilla chips, cheese, jalapenos, black beans. pico de gallo, quesofresco and cream

Guacamole Traditional (gf, Vegan)

Fresh avocado, tomato, onion, cilantro, lime. Spice level options: mild, medium, spicy. Gluten-free, vegan.

Market Salad (gf, V)

Watermelon, baby arugula, onions, jicama, queso fresco, toasted corn, cilantro vinaigrette.

Quesadilla (gf, V)

Handmade corn tortillas, cabbage, Chihuahua cheese.

Tamarind Wings

Tamarind Chile de arbor glaze, horse radish cumin alioli, homemade pickles, sesame seed and scallions

Corn On The Cob (gf, V)

One cob, charcoal grilled, cut in half. Chile manzano aioli, queso cotija, Chile powder.

Shrimp & Calamari Aguachile (gf, Df)

Shrimp and calamari baked in mole negro Oaxaqueño, queso fresco, onions, cilantro, housemade corn tortillas

Brisket Tacos (gv, Df)

Mezcal Confit brisket, pickled jalapeno morita salsa, housemade corn tortillas. Entree size is 3 tacos, plus rice and beans.

Fish Taco (df)

Tempura wild caught cod, slaw, chipotle aioli, red guajillo sauce, ourtortillas. Entree portion is three tacos plus rice & beans.

Tacos Arabes (df)

Caramelized pork shoulder, sweet maple chipotle, onions, zaatar pita. Entree size is two tacos (larger than our regular ones) plus rice & beans.

Chicken Tacos (gf, Df)

Rotisserie chicken, Mexican jerk seasoning, onion, cilantro, salsa verde,housemade corn tortillas. Entree size is three tacos plus rice & beans.

Taco De Birria (df)

Slow braised short ribs, dried chilis, corn tortillas, beef consomme, cilantro, radish, pickled onions. Only available in an entree size. (GF/DF)

Shrimp Tacos (df)

Battered & fried shrimp, cabbage, chipotle aioli, housemade corn tortillas, Entree size is three tacos plus rice & beans.

Vegetarian Taco *new! (gf)

Crusted cheese corn tortilla, sauteed zucchini, onions, corn, salsa verde (Vegan without the cheese)Entree size is three tacos plus rice & beans.

Chicken Burrito

Mexican jerk chicken, Mexican rice, black beans and chipotle aioli

Byo Burrito

Flour tortilla, black beans, chipotle aioli- the rest is up to you!

Brisket Burrito

Brisket Burrito, Mezcal marinated brisket, Mexican rice, black beans and chipotle aioli

Pork Burrito

Chipotle maple caramelized pork, Mexican rice, black beans and chipotle aioli

Shrimp Burrito

Shrimp Burrito, Sautéed guajillo marinated Shrimp, Mexican rice, black beans and chipotle aioli

Vegetarian Burrito

Zucchini, corn, onions, Mexican rice, black beans and chipotle aioli (vegan without the aioli)

Suizas Enchiladas (gf)

Rotisserie chicken, housemade corn tortillas, tomatillo salsa, quesofresco, crema, cheese and avocado. Comes with rice and beans.

Branzino (gf)

Grilled branzino filet, asparagus esquites, chipotle salsa, fried epazote

Torta De Milanesa (steak Sandwich)

Breaded NY strip, refried beans, avocado, pickled jalapeño, cabbage, fried cheese, tomato onions

Chela Ribs

Baby back ribs, agave chipotle glaze, spicy slaw, yucca croquettes. GF except for the croquettes. Dairy free except the croquettes

Carne Asada (gf. Df)

12oz NY Strip Steak, crispy fries, chile morita tatemada salsa

Camarones Al Guajiro

Patagonian praws, cooked in a garlic guajillo sauce, served with an epazote huitlacoche causa, topped with avocado

Seafood Enmoladas

Shrimp and calamari baked in mole negro Oaxaqueño, queso fresco, onions, cilantro, housemade corn tortillas.

Pollo En Mole Negro *new

Slow braised chicken leg and thigh, Chef Angel mother's Gerrero mole, salsa criolla. Served with rice

Vegetarian Enchiladas (gf, V) *new

Sauteed zucchini, onions, corn, housemade corn tortillas, salsa verde, crema, queso fresco (GF, Vegan without the cream and cheese)

House Made Chips And Salsa (gf, V)

House-made chips, fresh salsa. Gluten-free, vegan. Available in medium or large.

Rice & Beans

Vegan.

Platanitos (gf, V)

Fried sweet plantains, queso fresco, salsa verde. (Ask for no queso fresco to make it vegan)

Yucca Croquettes

Chipotle aioli contains cheese.

Side Shrimp

Fries (gf, V)

Crispy shoe-string fries. Chipotle Aioli

Arroz Rojo (rice) (gf, V)

Tomato Vegetable Rice

Side Chicken

Frijoles De Olla (beans) (gf, V)

House made black beans

Side Brisket

Asparagus Esquite

Crispy brussel sprouts, pico de gallo, queso fresco. (Ask for no quest to make it vegan)

Side Tortillas

Byo Burrito

Flour tortilla, black beans, chipotle aioli- the rest is up to you!

Cali Style Mexican Jerk Chicken Burrito

Mexican jerk chicken, crispy french fries and chipotle aioli

Cali Style Brisket Burrito

Mezcal marinated brisket, crispy french fries and chipotle aioli

Cali Style Pork Burrito

Chipotle maple caramelized pork, crispy french fries and chipotle aioli

Cali Style Shrimp Burrito

Sautéed guajillo marinated Shrimp, crispy french fries and chipotle aioli

Cali Style Vegetarian Burrito

Spinach, rajas and corn, fries, black beans and chipotle aioli (vegan without the aioli)

Byo Burrito Bowl

Base of Mexican rice, black beans and chipotle aioli

Chela's Margarita Clasica

Frozen or Rocks. Chela's original housemade recipe, voted Best in Brooklyn four years in a row.

Paloma

Grapefruit infused tequila, grapefruit, lemon, acid balanced tajin

Mojito Traditional

Hendricks gin, pineapple shrub, lemon, tarragon

Cyp Chipotle

Cyp Chipotle: Single or pitcher. American cocktail.

Cyp Habanero

Cyp habanero cocktail, available in single serving or pitcher.

Chela Clear Margarita

Blanco Tequila, clarified citrus juice, Cointreau. The smoothest, easiest drinking margarita we've ever made.

Red Sangria

Hibiscus, Vodka, Tempranillo blend

Bloody Mary

Bloody Maria

Award winning housemade mix, tequila, tajine rim.

Espresso Martini

Vodka, cynar, homemade coffee cordial, saline drops, orange expression

Strawberry Spritz

Aperol, strawberry, prosecco.

Cyp Jalepeno

CYP Jalapeno: American cocktail with size options of single or pitcher.

Caña Oaxaca

Mango Agua Fresca

Juices

Assorted fresh juices: orange, cranberry, pineapple, apple.

Tamarind Agua Fresca

Passion Fruit Agua Fresca

San Pelegrino

Sodas

Variety of sodas including traditional favorites, Mexican Coke, Jarritos in mandarina and tamarindo flavors, tonic, and artisanal options like lemongrass and grapefruit.

Tea

Tea, available hot or iced.

Virgin Drinks

Non-alcoholic versions of classic cocktails: margarita, mojito, piña colada, bloody mary, michelada. Plus, a unique 'tatemado' drink.

Coffee

Churros

Coco Flan

Vodka Martini

Tequila Negroni

Mezcal Negroni

Gin Martini

Cosmo

Moscow Mule

Long Island Iced Tea

Old Fashioned

Vodka Mojito

Boulevardier

Aperol Spritz

Gin Negroni

Espresso Martini

Vodka, cynar, homemade coffee cordial, saline drops, orange expression

Tequila Flight 3

Selection of blanco, reposado, and añejo tequilas featuring Siempre, 123 Organic, Espanita, and Organic Luchadores. Ideal for tasting the range of agave spirits.

Tequila Flight 4

Selection of blanco, reposado, and añejo tequilas including Siempre, 123 Organic, Espanita, and Organic Luchadores. Explore distinct flavors across ten options.

Tequila Flight 5

Selection of tequila ranging from blanco to anejo including Siempre, 123 Organic, and Espanita labels. Explore diverse flavors across the aging spectrum.

Mezcal Flight 3

Selection of 10 mezcals including Fidencio, Bruxo, and Wahaka Reposado. Explore various flavors from La Mata to Don Amado Repo.

Mezcal Flight 4

Selection of mezcal including Fidencio, Bruxo, 123 Craneo, Wahaka Reposado, and more from various regions, each offering unique flavors.

Mezcal Flight 5

Selection of ten mezcals including Fidencio, Bruxo, and 123 Craneo, Wahaka Reposado to Don Amado varieties. Explore diverse flavors and ages.

Jalapeño Jamaica Marg

2oz Guacamole Side

Side Pickled Jalapeños

Side The Salsa Macha

Side Salsa Verde

Side Pico De Gallo

Side De Mole

Side Manzano Salsa

Side Chipotle Alioli

Side Habanero

Side Avocado Salsa Verde

Side Cream

Side Queso Fresco

Side Salsa Taquera

Side De Valentina Sauce

Hot Sauce Flight - Macha - Manzano - Valentina

Kids Corn

Kids Cheese Flautas

Kids Cheese Quesadilla

Cheese quesadilla served on flour tortillas with fries. Add chicken for an extra fee.

Kids Arroz Con Pollo

Kids Plantains

Taco Party

Fresh made guacamole, housemade chips and salsa, 3 tacos per person, vegetable rice and beans.

Chicken In Mole Rojo (family Size)

4 French-cut Chicken legs, smothered in Chef Angel's Mole Rojo sauce. Comes with rice, beans and fresh tortillas. GF, DF

Guacamole Tray- Half Size

Avocado, tomatoes, onions, lime and jalapeños (if ordered medium or spicy) Full size platter is suitable to serve 7-10 people. Served with house made tortilla chips and salsa.

Taco Party

Fresh made guacamole, housemade chips and salsa, 3 tacos per person, vegetable rice and beans.

Enchiladas (family Size)

6 enchiladas of your choice. Comes with vegetable rice and beans.

Guacamole Tray- Full Size

Avocado, tomatoes, onions, lime and jalapeños (if ordered medium or spicy) Full size platter is suitable to serve 15-18 people. Served with house made tortilla chips and salsa.