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Monumento Tostada - LA Cha Cha Chá, Los Angeles, CA
Award-winning

LA Cha Cha Chá

4.3 (1384)
$31 to $50
Mexican
812 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1820

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Romantic
Cha Cha Chá is our sister restaurant to Mexico City's Terraza Cha Cha Chá. Here, we also celebrate our barrio culture with delicious Mexican food, cocktails, wine, and a wide selection of mezcal and tequila.

Our kitchen closes from 4-5pm, but please enjoy some cocktails at our outside bar in the interim.

CONTACT INFORMATION: We currently do not have an active phone line. For any inquiries or assistance, please feel free to reach out to us through OpenTable or via email at reservations@chachacha.la.

CANCELLATION POLICY: You have until 5 hours before your reservation to cancel, otherwise, your group will be charged a fee of $35 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.

CORKAGE: $40/bottle (750ml)
CAKE CUTTING FEE: $4/person

- 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 Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    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

Experiences

  • Group Dinning

    $55.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    With accommodations for 10-30 guests our Prix Fixe highlights our menu's best dishes. After confirming your party’s reservation, we will reach out to confirm menu selection and additional details for your party. CHA CHA CHÁ is the perfect venue to host your next group gathering in our award winning Roof top.
  • Lunch Group Dinning

    $40.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    With accommodations for 10-30 guests our Lunch Prix Fixe highlights our menu's best dishes. After confirming your party’s reservation, we will reach out to confirm menu selection and additional details for your party. CHA CHA CHÁ is the perfect venue to host your next group gathering in our award winning Roof top.

What 1,384 people are saying

LA Cha Cha Chá 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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
LA Cha Cha Chá captivates guests with its "amazing atmosphere" and delicious cuisine. The "carnitas melt in your mouth" and the "ceviche is fresh and tasty". While service can vary, standout staff like "Oliver" make visits special. Perfect for "date nights," its scenic rooftop and vibrant vibes are a must-experience.
1,384 Reviews
  1. Sharon VIP

    Los Angeles17 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the drinks at LA Cha Cha Chá! The rooftop vibe is nice - you don’t feel like you’re in the middle of the city in the Arts District. The food is good - shareable but small portions. I’ve been here a few times and would definitely return again.

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  2. Esmeralda

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service but need to update The food is not too much selection

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  3. Gerard VIP

    Chicago / Illinois184 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 19, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Good outdoor atmosphere especially for drinks. Friendly service & good food .

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  4. Debra VIP

    Los Angeles20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were able to get a table last minute after going to the Dodgers baseball game. Had a wonderful meal on a beautiful warm night. Hadn’t been there for a while and glad we remembered how terrific it was. 

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  5. Lauren VIP

    New York City4 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on June 1, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Definitely a great vibe but just know they will charge you $4/person if you are there celebrating someone’s bday and one of the presents so happens to be a box of cookies that you share. I understand a cake cutting fee if they actually cut and bring plates/utensils but this is a bit much imo. Not a place for a celebration just go for ambiance or a date night.

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  6. Ricardo

    Los Angeles1 review

    4.0

    Dined on May 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Thank you to Oliver for the amazing service.We had a great experience. We’ll be back soon!

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  7. Lesile

    Los Angeles1 review

    1.0

    Dined on May 18, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Hands down one of the worst experiences I’ve ever had. Poor execution on every level.

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  8. Ivan

    Los Angeles1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 12, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Drinks and guac were good but something was up with food the quality. It was Mother’s Day so expected to be busy but the food was not as good as before. We have been here many times before and it was good overall especially the carnitas. Not sure what happened but the quality of the food seemed to have dropped significantly. Maybe they’re trying new things or a new chef but it was definitely a drop overall. Just my opinion, others may think different.

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  9. Synthea

    Cancun / Riviera Maya1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Real chefs are in that kitchen! Such a great experience!

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  10. Juan

    Los Angeles2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on May 10, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hoping I don’t get sick! I’ve been coming to this restaurant for a few years now. Every time, it has been wonderful; however, this time it was very disappointing. We ordered the chicken sabana and it was undercooked. We ate the edges and didn’t realized until we got to the middle that the chicken was still pink. We notified the server and he immediately took our plate. However, a different server tried to explain that a sous vide cooking process is used, which ok great, but the chicken SHOULD NOT BE COMPLETELY PINK. Overall great service from staff (not the kitchen) but we’re just hoping we don’t become ill from this.

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FAQs

LA Cha Cha Chá is rated 4.3 stars by 1384 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 41 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for LA Cha Cha Chá

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

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    3rd and Traction
  • Neighborhood
    Arts District
  • Hours of operation
    Happy Hour Fri–Sun 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 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
  • Phone number
  • Private party facilities
    We have limited availability for parties over 9. If a table is unavailable, please reach out to events@chachacha.la
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