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

820 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mexican

Top Tags:

Pura gozadera tropical!

Please be aware, we have a 15 minute grace period for all reservations.

We look forward to having you join us at Cha Cha Cha! For groups of 9+ please email Reservations@chachacha.la For groups of 22+, please email Events@chachacha.la

*Reservations are accommodated weather permitted, thank you for your understanding!

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

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7:00 PM

Booked 90 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Mexican, Californian, Seafood
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(213) 548-8487
Website
https://chachacha.la/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Alejandro Guzman
Private party facilities
For groups of 9+ please email Reservations@chachacha.la For groups of 22+ please email Events@chachacha.la

Location
812 E 3rd St Los Angeles, CA 90013-1820
Neighborhood
Little Tokyo
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, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Tonic Spritz$16.00
St Germain, Beefeater Gin, Cucumber, Sparkling Wine, Tonic
Blackberry-Hibiscus Swizzle$15.00
Abolut Elyx Vodka, Grand Marnier, Blackberry, Hibiscus, Lemon
Strawberry Milk Punch$16.00
Patron Blanco, Amaretto, Strawberry, Almond, Sumac
Margarita$14.00
Tequila Blanco, Combier L'orange, Lime, Salt
Cantarito$14.00
Tequila Blanco, Grapefruit, Lime, Bitters, Soda, Tajin
Oaxacan Zombie$15.00
Mezcal, Aged & Overproof Tequila, Falernum, Grenadine, Mint
Red Pepper-Mezcal Negroni$15.00
Mezcal, Bell Pepper Carpano, Campari, Mole

Cerveza

Tecate$5.00
Modelo Negra$6.00
Montucky Cold Snack$6.00
Alpine Duet IPA$8.00

Agua Fresca

Blackberry Hibiscus & Lemon$7.00
Carrot & Ginger$9.00

Vino

Sparkling

Suriol 2016 Cava Reserva Brut Nature, Penedes, Spain
- Gl$15.00
Paul Laurent NV Champagne Brut Rosé, Champagne, France
- Gl$25.00

White

Domaine de La Pepiere 2019 Melon de Bourgogne, Loire Valley France
- Gl$13.00
La Pepie, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie, Loire Valley France
- Gl$13.00
Teutonic Wine Co. 2016 Riesling, David Hill Vineyard, Oregon, Usa
- Gl$15.00
Pedralonga 2019 Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain
- Gl$14.00
Milenrama 2018 Viura, Rioja Blanco Rioja, Spain
- Gl$13.00
Le Machin 2019 Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills, California, USA
- Gl$16.00

Rosé

Pessoa de Vinha 2019 Vinho Verde Rosé, Minho, Portugal
- Gl$12.00
Chateau Pradeaux 2018 Cotes de Provence, France
- Gl$16.00

Red

Bichi 2019 Tempranillo Blend, Flama Rosa, Baja California, Mexico
- Gl$14.00
Poco a Poco 2019 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California, Usa
- Gl$15.00
Queen of The Sierra 2018 Barbera Blend, Rorick Vineyard, Sierra Foothills, California, USA
- Gl$14.00
Bodegas Bhilar 2019 Graciano, Lágrimas de Bhilar Rioja, Spain
- Gl$13.00
Mas Cal Demoura 2014 Grenache Blend, Terrases de Larzac, Languedoc, France
- Gl$17.00

What 820 people are saying

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

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Downtown / South and East LA
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined today
overall3food3service3ambience5
Food was way way to spicy, nothing really stood out. Beans and rice were amazing tho !
DB
DanielB
Los Angeles
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and drinks. Love this place. Have been here several times and it never disappoints.
WW
WilsonW
Los Angeles
17 reviews
3.0
17 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall3food3service3ambience3
The grill fish is the best dish on the menu. It came out very moist and taste fresh.' The blue fin tuna tostada is good but can use less mayonnaise.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dad came down from SF to visit!
M
Muriel
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 3 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience5
Food was very good, place had a nice vibe. Waiter took a while to take our order (he seemed busy with lots of tables, so maybe they're under staffed?), but once orders were placed the food came out in a decent amount of time.
GA
GracielaA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service4ambience5
This place was fun, great food and vibes. The decor and drinks give off summer in LA vibes
j
jorge
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food5service3ambience5
Our server was great, the epitome of customer service, she was gracious, friendly, and professional… the two female bartenders at 5:00 pm was not the welcoming and first experience I was expecting! They were not welcoming, ignored us, never smiled, seemed annoyed by customers waiting, they were working hard and making great cocktails, but I literally stood at bar (waiting area) for 10 minutes with zero acknowledgement or greeting, and when she did take our order spent 5-7 minutes making other drinks without acknowledging they were busy, all we wanted some acknowledgment that we had been ignored and had been waiting, and we would have been. 100% okay with that, instead their attitude was not a reflection of the other great staff. Needless to say I would never sit at bar
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, drinks and service. Beautiful restaurant. Wonderful place to celebrate a graduation.
HL
HyeonL
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very nice place. Roof top is so entertaining with super charming ambience. Good food.
SH
SandyHart
Los Angeles
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
overall4food4service3ambience4
Great ambiance but service was not the best for what your paying
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Dinner was incredible, well worth the wait!
LG
LeiaG
Los Angeles
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Really creative and beautiful food in a gorgeous rooftop setting.
DB
DeborahB
Seattle
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food2service5ambience5
Made a point to come back because the first time was great. The second not so much. The guac portion is laughable for $13. Chorizo taco was a greasy mess and I think could do with swapping out for something more creative. Not into the chile relleno big time and how it’s stuffed with too much minced veggies and quinoa and there’s barely any cheese kick to it which is the best part of chile relleno, Chicken taco was also skipable. The blueberry mazapan was good, but nothing spectacular. Kind of disappointing overall because CDMX has such great food offerings and though I haven’t tried their parent restaurant, I’d think they would do MUCH better. Would still come back because the ambiance is so incredible and the staff is lovely, but will definitely stay from the above items and go more mariscos.
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lexy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved this place! the food was great. A fun place to grab dinner or a drink with 2-5 people.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall3food5service2ambience5
The food was absolutely delicious! However our service was extremely slow, the waitress was not attentive to us at ALL. We actually had to flag her down twice to order more drinks. For such an upscale/trendy restaurant, the service could have been way better. Other than that, the food and ambience were great
LW
LaneW
Los Angeles
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Our server was very attentive at first but then stopped checking in and we had to keep flagging her even though it was later and the restaurant wasn’t busy. That along with the high prices is what took a star off for me.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 11, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mother’s Day
JF
JulioF
Los Angeles
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall2food2service1ambience4
Expected more based from the images I’ve seen on yelp. The food was OKAY, the portions are honestly too small for what you pay. You pay for the ambiance not soo much the food. $200 dollars spent and we were still hungry.
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Nolram
Los Angeles
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great experience once again from start to finish; service was top notch, food was amazing and drinks were spot on as well! I only wish I knew the indoor bar was open for drinks, we would’ve arrived much sooner to get a head-start…. My only disappointment is that we reserved bar top seating as this was the only option available, but there were various unoccupied tables during our 90 minute visit. Really wish those would’ve been available, they went unused and the restaurant was at about 80% capacity.
AS
AndreaS
Los Angeles
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on May 9, 2022
overall3food2service5ambience5
The Cha Cha Cha lounge is located right in the heart Art District. Loved that it's hidden and some stairs take you to a rooftop where it completely feels like you left LA. Gives you a nice Tulum or tropical vibes. The drinks are so tasty. I'm a big fan of cocktails and these were so pretty and delicious. I believe I tried the Sana Sana Painkiller and their vodka-infused sangrias. Both were a 10 out of 10. We tried their Octopus Tostada, bluefin tuna tostadas Carne asada tacos, the taquitos, and their main course which is a NY strip served with grilled veggies. I would rate the food about a 6 out of 10. I was a bit sad about that. But I will still come again for a couple of nice drinks. We ended the night with some Banuelos and a Cappucino. Thank you for the wonderful experience!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall2food4service1ambience2
Horrible service, they look down to you. We got there at 9:30 pm sharp to our reservation, they didn’t have our table ready, they didn’t even offer sitting us on the bar while they were passing other parties to tables. It’s a Mexican restaurant therefore Latinos are going to come and try it out; such a racist atmosphere, terrible service they were literally rolling they’re eyes at us not even taking our order or bringing the drinks at all. They wanted me to beg for my drink or something? No thank you, I will never be coming back here. I’ll take my business somewhere else where they treat you respectfully. Food was ok, music was bad they would stop the music out of nowhere and start playing minutes after.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Gabby was absolutely amazing , and the hostess was nice for offering to take our group photo .
B
Brenda
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall1food1service2ambience1
Made reservations, didn't get sat till 10-15 minutes after and that was only after I asked if I could get sat for the 2nd time. Food was not good, definitely not authentic Mexican food. Music was very low and not much Spanish music was playing. Bar tenders don't smile :(
MM
MeekosMomma
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Zero complaints about the food and our waiter. Only issue we experienced was the wait time it took for our server to greet us and take our drink order after we were seated. I think we waited about 15 mins until our waiter arrived, but soon after everything came out pretty quickly. Food was spectacular. Service was great as well, from the host, to the busboys, and waiters everyone was super friendly. Highly recommend!
PM
PatrickM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Definitely would recommend. Food, service, and ambiance were all excellent.
FT
FirstTimer
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved the ambience, excellent service. The food was delicious and beautiful. The drinks were so tasty and not too sweet. Loved the Latin atmosphere
JD
JDHay
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience5
Great Place with an ambiance. Drinks are great like the service, but sadly the food is not up to par with everything else.
GF
GabrielF
New York Area
8 reviews
3.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall3food5service1ambience2
1. I arrived at the start of service and there was only 2 people in the entire restaurant at the time but was seated right next to the service bar despite the entire bar being completely empty 2. The bartender complained about the weather…twice, and didn’t seem at all interested in tending to me or engaging then wondered off to check her phone. 3. Staff was all around taking pictures of cocktails, chatting, checking their phones all while I waited to order 4. At one point , there were 7 people (managers included) in or around the bar and I sat without water and am empty tostada plate that no one offered to fill/clear. All and all the food was super tasty but the service/hospitality left much to be desired.
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gmeldotcom
Los Angeles
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on May 6, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food! I was stunned by the lamb special on Cinco de Mayo.
LO
LO21
New England
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
Great vibe and good food in cool outdoor rooftop setting!
DJ
DanaJ
San Diego
4 reviews
vip
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2022
overall3food4service4ambience4
Hard to find parking & actual restuarant location but beautiful footprint once we navigated those challenges Made a reservation & received confirmation they only had bar seats left available which we agreed would be OK - once we arrived we were seated at the bar but counted a total of 12 tables in the bar area that we’re empty but we were told had reservations - sat at our bar seats for 2 hours & no one was ever seated at any of these tables - service was good & friendly - food value not so much - cesar salad was drowned in dressing, small serving of chips & guac & individual tacos were standard - cost was over $100 for 3 people & only one person had 2 drinks - would be willing to recommend this location to people looking for nice ambience for a dinner location while reserving their expectations on what the cost is for meal
JG
JackG
Los Angeles
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great atmosphere on the rooftop. Service was very good and food was very tasty . A little pricey, buy hey, its LA
PS
PerS
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on May 4, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great cocktails and delicious food at a good looking place.
C
Cesargl
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and drinks were amazing ,super great service
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
It was very great. The ambiance is amazing, and it was perfect for a birthday.
S
S13fois
Orlando
8 reviews
4.0
8 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food5service5ambience5
The food is really good but just a tad overpriced. The whole place is kinda pretentious. They also charge the infamous 4% health tax or ‘equity’ tax on the bill. pretty ridiculous.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 1, 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
The food was great but the service was slow compared to other restaurants in the area.
MV
MitfordVW
Los Angeles
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Sadly it is nowhere near as good as the original outpost in Mexico City. The food is overpriced for very sad meager portions. Showed up at 5pm for a 5:30 reservation and had to wait 15 minutes to be acknowledged by bartender when the bar was not even half full. All of this was compounded by the fact that I accidentally made a same day reservation but had to show up anyway to avoid being charged $70 for being a no show. Tried calling to explain mistake but restaurant does not have a phone. No valet but you can park for $24 across the street.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Drink were incredible and food was delicious! The server was mediocre, but the runners/bus staff was fantastic!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Very average. Cheesy crowd. Decent food.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

LA Cha Cha Chá is rated 4.5 stars by 820 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 19, 2022

May 2022

Sun

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Sat

7:00 PM

Booked 90 times today

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

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
3rd and Traction
Neighborhood
Little Tokyo
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Mexican, Californian, Seafood
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
Alejandro Guzman
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://chachacha.la/
Phone number
(213) 548-8487
Private party facilities
For groups of 9+ please email Reservations@chachacha.la For groups of 22+ please email Events@chachacha.la

LA Cha Cha Chá

Make a reservation

Dining areas

Additional information

Carnitas

Pescado Cha Cha Chá

Chorizo

Dinner Menu

Botanas

Guacamole y Salsas$10.00

Ceviche de Camarón$14.00

Aguachile de Callo$16.00

Mercado

Ensalada de Jicama$14.00

Kale Salad$16.00

Zanahorias a la Diabla$14.00

Chicharos de Sierra$16.00

Tacos

Hongos$5.00

Pollo$6.00

Chorizo$6.00

Asada$6.00

Tostadas

Jitomate$9.00

Terraza$15.00

Monumento$14.00

Salpicón$12.00

Principales

Pipián Rojo con Col$31.00

Pescado Cha Cha Chá$36.00

Carnitas$34.00

Steak Pa' Taquear$44.00

Postre

Flan de Zanahoria$9.00

Merengue$8.00

Cafė

Drip Coffee$4.00

Espresso$3.50

Cappuccino$5.50

Latte$5.50

Tė

Gemmaicha Green

Darjeeling Black

Early Grey Mint

Rooibos

Digestrivo

Carajillo$15.00

Monte Carlos$15.00

Death Flips$16.00

Drinks

Cocteles

Tonic Spritz$16.00

Blackberry-Hibiscus Swizzle$15.00

Strawberry Milk Punch$16.00

Margarita$14.00

Cantarito$14.00

Oaxacan Zombie$15.00

Red Pepper-Mezcal Negroni$15.00

Cerveza

Tecate$5.00

Modelo Negra$6.00

Montucky Cold Snack$6.00

Alpine Duet IPA$8.00

Agua Fresca

Blackberry Hibiscus & Lemon$7.00

Carrot & Ginger$9.00

Vino

Sparkling

Suriol 2016 Cava Reserva Brut Nature, Penedes, Spain

Paul Laurent NV Champagne Brut Rosé, Champagne, France

White

Domaine de La Pepiere 2019 Melon de Bourgogne, Loire Valley France

La Pepie, Muscadet Sèvre et Maine Sur Lie, Loire Valley France

Teutonic Wine Co. 2016 Riesling, David Hill Vineyard, Oregon, Usa

Pedralonga 2019 Albariño, Rias Baixas, Spain

Milenrama 2018 Viura, Rioja Blanco Rioja, Spain

Le Machin 2019 Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills, California, USA

Rosé

Pessoa de Vinha 2019 Vinho Verde Rosé, Minho, Portugal

Chateau Pradeaux 2018 Cotes de Provence, France