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Chela's Latin Cuisine

4.7 (41)
$30 and under
Mexican
256 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for happy hour
We are a family owned business that began serving the Tucson community in the 90’s by food
trucks. Our first location, El Sur Restaurant, has become a staple in Tucson over the last 20 years.
Come support our sister concept, Chela’s Latin Cuisine, in Downtown Tucson!

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Tucson
  • Cross street
    Congress St. and Arizona Ave.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are located across from the Sun Tran bus station.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 41 people are saying

Chela's Latin Cuisine reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Tucson

    Best Ambiance

  • Tucson

    Best Ambiance

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chela's Latin Cuisine delights with "flavorful & fresh" dishes and a "tasteful and unpretentious" ambiance. Known for "amazing food," "excellent service," and "superb margaritas," this downtown gem offers an intimate dining experience. Friendly staff and unique dishes like "house margaritas" and "birria enchiladas" keep diners returning for more.
41 Reviews
  1. Carolina VIP

    Phoenix40 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Had a great experience! The food was amazing, I recently this place

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  2. Regina

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Owner and staff are really nice. Music is great and food is delicious.

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  3. Chad and Rachel

    Memphis/West TN5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Food was different in a good way, everyone likes their food and the server was outstanding!

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  4. DANIEL

    Tucson3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place. Food was great, service was great and environment was great.

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  5. Kathleen VIP

    Chicago18 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jasmine’s service was helpful and professional. I was happy to find a decent place near the Fox. Food was good but not memorable. I would go back if I was in the area.

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  6. Kevin VIP

    Tucson1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything tasted great! Hibiscus margarita was outstanding. Server was awesome!

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  7. Martha VIP

    Seattle10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 29, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the food, ambiance and vibe. Service was great! Definitely recommend.

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  8. christina VIP

    Vancouver2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Good was great-Service was a bit slow. Would def go back!

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  9. Alan VIP

    Tucson39 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have come here for dinner before attending Fox concerts. This is our go to for downtown restaurants. We haven’t been disappointed! Great good, great service! Margaritas are superb!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Tucson2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing food really good drinks great for a date night for me and my wife

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FAQs

Chela's Latin Cuisine offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (520) 867-6096.

Chela's Latin Cuisine is rated 4.7 stars by 41 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for Chela's Latin Cuisine

256 E Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Congress St. and Arizona Ave.
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown Tucson
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sun 11:00 am–2:00 am Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Mexican, Latin / Spanish, Latin American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    We are located across from the Sun Tran bus station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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