Chala Taqueria Fort Lauderdale

4.4

112 Reviews

$30 and under

Traditional Mexican

Neighborhood gem
Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions

Chala is more than Tacos, is an experience of the vibrant flavors of Mexico, where every bite transports you to the heart of authentic Mexican cuisine. Indulge in handcrafted tacos and Savor the magic of a culinary journey like no other. Just at Chala Taqueria.

When you visit Chala, you will experience a new concept that will delight your palate while engaging your sense of culinary adventure.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Traditional Mexican, Mexican
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(954) 533-0998
Website
http://www.chalataqueria.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
911 NE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304
Neighborhood
Lauderdale Manors
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Aida Guac$15.00
Avocado / cilantro / lime
Pink Moon Oysters*
Dry Chile adobo mignonette
- Half a Dozen$25.00
- Dozen$45.00
Ceviche Verde de Camaron*$23.00
Shrimp / cilantro kimchi / cilantro paste / red onion / cucumber
Ceviche 3 Chiles de Pulpo*$23.00
Guajillo / chipoltle / ancho / red onion / cucumber / Chile serrano / lime
Ceviche Acapulco*$23.00
Red snapper / curry ketchup / avocado mousse / black olives / red onion / cucumber
Tangerine Scallop Ceviche*$25.00
Lime / cucumber / red onion
Aguachile Negro de Camaron*$23.00
Raw shrimp / black sauce (soy sauce base marinate) / serrano pepper / cucumber/ red onion / micro cilantro
Scallop Black Aguachile*$25.00
Raw scallop / black sauce (soy sauce base marinate) / serrano pepper / cucumber/ red onion/micro cilantro
Aguachile de Tomatillo*$23.00
Pink shrimp / cucumber emulsion / cilantro purée / red onion
Shrimp Tamal over Guajillo Sauce$19.00
Roasted Chile ancho sauce / sautéed shrimp / xnipec / micro cilantro
Tiradito de Atun*$23.00
Sliced grade a big eye tuna/ancho Chile marinate / cilantro kimchi / cucumber / avocado purée
Green Apple Tuna Tartare*$23.00
Diced grade a big eye tuna / cucumber ribbon / crispy jalapeno / green apple
Tostada de Atun* (2)$24.50
Diced grade a big eye tuna / ponzu marinate / chipotle mayo
Tostada de Huachinango* (2)$24.50
Cured red snapper / serrano pepper / cucumber / red onion / avocado purée / lime / cilantro emulsion
Tostada de Pulpo Adobado (2)$22.00
Octopus / Chile güero mayo / ponzu ancho marinate / pickled red onion / lime
Tostada de Cangrejo (2)$28.00
Jumbo lump crab / lime mayo / avocado purée / micro cilantro
Beef Tataki*$24.00
Sliced filet mignon / peanut ponzu / peanuts / cilantro / red onion

Main Entrees

Pulpo Zarandeado$32.00
Sautéed octopus / salsa talla (Mexican Dry Pepper emulsion) / mixed greens / citrus vinaigrette
Corn Crusted Chilean Seabass$49.00
Corn crust / citrus consommé / butter spinach
Lasagna Azteca$28.00
Pink shrimp / poblano sauce / mozzarella cheese / corn tortillas / cilantro
Huachinango a la Talla$51.00
Butterflied whole red snapper / talla sauce (Mexican Dry Pepper emulsion) / micro cilantro / corn tortillas
Pez Espada Xo$38.00
Swordfish filet / Mexican aligot / xo sauce / fried cilantro
Aida Shrimp Burger$25.00
Brioche bun / burnt habanero oil / chipotle mayo / mozzarella / guac
Tuna Carnitas$28.00
Marinated diced fried tuna / cilantro / onion / lime / guac / corn tortillas
7 oz Filet Mignon$42.00
Hibiscus sauce / fried cilantro / sautéed potato mushroom
Poblano Chicken$25.00
Poblano Chile sauce / Mexican aligot / fried cilantro
Aida Burger$25.00
90 / 10 choice ground / brioche / burnt habanero oil / chipotle mayo / mozzarella / tomato / guac / lettuce

Tacos

2 per order

Taco de Chicharron de Camaron$21.00
Flour coated shrimp / chipotle mayo / micro cilantro / avocado purée
Taco de Langosta$28.00
Cornstarch coated lobster / chintextle sauce / micro cilantro
Al Pastor Fish Quesadilla$21.00
Axiote marinated cod / mozzarella cheese / xnipec / roasted pineapple / micro cilantro / flour tortilla
Taco de Pulpo$23.00
Ancho sauce octopus / refried beans/pineapple pico de gallo / avocado purée / micro cilantro
Baja Fish Taco$20.00
Tempura fish / pickled red cabagge / xnipec / avocado purée / chipotle mayo / flour tortilla / micro cilantro
Taco Gobernador de Pulpo con Queso$21.00
Octopus / mozzarella cheese / poblano pepper / green bell pepper / onion / flour tortilla
Taco de Camaron al Chipotle$21.00
Sautéed shrimp / chipotle emulsion / fideo & rice / corn tortilla
Tuna Pibil Taco$21.00
Grade a big eye tuna / pibil marinated / xnipec / corn tortilla
Pork Belly Taco$18.00
Fried pork belly / xnipec/micro cilantro / corn tortilla
Taco Campechano$20.00
Steak / chorizo / horseshoe fries / corn tortilla
Smoked Pork Chop Taco$18.00
Horseshoe fries / corn tortilla
Bistec Encebollado Taco$18.00
Grilled steak / sautéed onion / corn tortilla
Taco Dorado de Pollo (3)$18.00
Shredded chicken breast/romaine lettuce/sour cream / queso fresco / corn tortilla

Vegetarian

Veggie Taco (2)$15.00
Tempura heart of palms / avocado mousse / cabbage slaw
Mushroom Taco (2)$15.00
Sautéed mushroom / cilantro / onion / fried cilantro / corn tortilla
Taco de Setas al Ajillo (2)$15.00
Setas / garlic / guajillo Chile
Aida Green Salad$15.00
Tomatillo / heart of palms / peanuts / mix greens / aida vinaigrette

Costras (Cheese Crust Tacos)

2 per order

Costra de Rib Eye$21.00
Diced rib eye / mozzarella cheese / flour or corn tortilla
Costra de Asada$19.00
Asada steak / mozzarella cheese / flour or corn tortilla
Costra Campechana$19.00
Steak / chorizo / mozzarella cheese / flour or corn tortilla
Costra de Chuleta Ahumada$19.00
Smoked pork chop / mozzarella cheese / flour or corn tortilla
Costra de Chorizo$17.00
Chorizo / mozzarella cheese / flour tortilla

Kids Menu

Popcorn Shrimp$12.00
French fries / chipotle mayo
Fish and Chips$12.00
French fries
Cheese Quesadilla$10.00
Mozzarella
Cheese Burger Sliders$12.00
90 / 10 choice ground meat / mozzarella
Kids Mac and Cheese$12.00

Dessert Aida

Flan$12.00
Caramel / vanilla
Apple Crumb Churro$16.00
Butter cinnamon green apple / dulce de leche ice cream / caramel
Honey Wildflower Coupe$14.00
Queso fresco ice cream / cookie crumb / raw lime honey gel
Mexican Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookie$14.00
Vanilla ice cream

What 112 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4

4.4 based on all time ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.5Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

112 Reviews

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marcob
VIP
Mexico City
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Los mejores tacos que he comido en Estado unidos, auténticos y deliciosos.
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Auntzola
Fort Lauderdale
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on October 7, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
It was early in the evening. So noise level was lovely and quiet. Food was good, drinks were a bit spendy, service could have been better when glasses were empty. I drink my water along with my other drinks and I am not a fan of empty water glasses, especially when there are only 2 tables being sat at. When the restaurant is slow, we should not have to wait or have empty water glasses for a long time. We had 3 apps, entrees and a salad. The bill came to 245.00. We were a party of 3. I had 2 tequilas on rocks, one of us had 2 cocktails from menu and husband had 3 beers. The drinks were 100.00 of the bill portion. Oh well. I get that liqueur and food have increased, but I felt my 2 tequilas were quite high. That is it. Place is nice, food is good, service could have been improved. I still left 20 percent, but as a restaurant worker for most of my life, my pet peeve is an empty glass when there is not more than 5 guests eating in the dining room.
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MojoRising
Miami
74 reviews
5.0
74 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our second visit. And we'll be back many more times. Very creative seafood offerings! First, the chips and salsas (two) are unique and incredibly good. The pink moon oysters are a bit small but excellent. Octopus appetizer is one-of-a-kind. And I ordered another app-- the green apple tuna tartare-- as a "side" with my entree. It is my favorite menu item. Swordfish and asada tacos for our entrees. Both rock-solid choices. Last time out, it was the shrimp lasagna and tacos de pulpo. Equally great. And all four desserts are stellar. (Although the "cookie"-- really a chunky, salted "blondie" with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce-- and espresso or cafe con leche is my favorite. Right now, this place is a hidden gem. If you like seafood and unique Latin spices, you will fall in love with Aida. Go.
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GabrielA
VIP
Miami
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Nice place, but not the best. The food good, the service better than the food
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KyleB
VIP
St. Louis
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The food was very well done and with a enough creativity to merit a revisit.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Miami
12 reviews
4.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was excellent Interior artistic and comfortable Service very attentive but maybe because we were the only diners in the restaurant. Completely empty. Need to do a lot more PR
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Oswald
Fort Lauderdale
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excelente sea food ! Amazing mezcal drinks🍹 good place
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OpenTable Diner
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 6, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good quality of food, quick service, wide selection but a little pricey.
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KarenA
Miami
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 5, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great Oysters super fresh! Green Ceviche was to die for and we even asked them to swap the Shrimp for the Snapper. Tuna Tostada was spot on with flavor and texture. Shrimp Tacos were amazing. Drinks were handcrafted and tasted great. Spicy Margarita and Dragonfruit Margarita delicious. Only thing that was annoying was they kept trying to clear our plates and we clearly were not done with them. I don’t like feeling rushed especially when the dining room was almost empty for a Saturday night. I don’t understand why the food was amazing. Maybe it’s location not so great.
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OpenTable Diner
VIP
Fort Lauderdale
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 4, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, expertly and meticulously prepared drinks, attention to detail from service staff and a nice ambiance!! Music was a touch loud at times but was quickly adjusted. I’ll be back.
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FAQs

Chala Taqueria Fort Lauderdale offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (954) 533-0998.

Chala Taqueria Fort Lauderdale is rated 4.4 stars by 112 OpenTable diners.

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

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

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Google Map for Chala Taqueria Fort Lauderdale

911 NE 4th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304

Additional information

Neighborhood
Lauderdale Manors
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat, Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Traditional Mexican, Mexican
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.chalataqueria.com/
Phone number
(954) 533-0998

Chala Taqueria Fort Lauderdale

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

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Appetizers

Aida Guac$15.00

Pink Moon Oysters*

Ceviche Verde de Camaron*$23.00

Ceviche 3 Chiles de Pulpo*$23.00

Ceviche Acapulco*$23.00

Tangerine Scallop Ceviche*$25.00

Aguachile Negro de Camaron*$23.00

Scallop Black Aguachile*$25.00

Aguachile de Tomatillo*$23.00

Shrimp Tamal over Guajillo Sauce$19.00

Tiradito de Atun*$23.00

Green Apple Tuna Tartare*$23.00

Tostada de Atun* (2)$24.50

Tostada de Huachinango* (2)$24.50

Tostada de Pulpo Adobado (2)$22.00

Tostada de Cangrejo (2)$28.00

Beef Tataki*$24.00

Main Entrees

Pulpo Zarandeado$32.00

Corn Crusted Chilean Seabass$49.00

Lasagna Azteca$28.00

Huachinango a la Talla$51.00

Pez Espada Xo$38.00

Aida Shrimp Burger$25.00

Tuna Carnitas$28.00

7 oz Filet Mignon$42.00

Poblano Chicken$25.00

Aida Burger$25.00

Tacos

Taco de Chicharron de Camaron$21.00

Taco de Langosta$28.00

Al Pastor Fish Quesadilla$21.00

Taco de Pulpo$23.00

Baja Fish Taco$20.00

Taco Gobernador de Pulpo con Queso$21.00

Taco de Camaron al Chipotle$21.00

Tuna Pibil Taco$21.00

Pork Belly Taco$18.00

Taco Campechano$20.00

Smoked Pork Chop Taco$18.00

Bistec Encebollado Taco$18.00

Taco Dorado de Pollo (3)$18.00

Vegetarian

Veggie Taco (2)$15.00

Mushroom Taco (2)$15.00

Taco de Setas al Ajillo (2)$15.00

Aida Green Salad$15.00

Costras (Cheese Crust Tacos)

Costra de Rib Eye$21.00

Costra de Asada$19.00

Costra Campechana$19.00

Costra de Chuleta Ahumada$19.00

Costra de Chorizo$17.00

Kids Menu

Popcorn Shrimp$12.00

Fish and Chips$12.00

Cheese Quesadilla$10.00

Cheese Burger Sliders$12.00

Kids Mac and Cheese$12.00

Dessert Aida

Flan$12.00

Apple Crumb Churro$16.00

Honey Wildflower Coupe$14.00

Mexican Salted Caramel Chocolate Cookie$14.00

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