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

LA Cha Cha Chá

4.5
4.5
1327 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mexican

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 39 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
LA Cha Cha Chá is the sister restaurant to Mexico City's Terraza Cha Cha Chá. A place where we celebrate our barrio culture with delicious Mexican food, cocktails, wine, and a wide selection of mezcal and tequila.

HAPPY HOUR SERVICE: Our happy hour is counter-service style. Please order at the bar and seat yourselves. The kitchen closes at 3:30 p.m., but cocktails will flow until 4:00 p.m.

CANCELLATION POLICY: You have until 5 hours before your reservation to cancel, otherwise, your group will be charged a fee of $30 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.
Parties of 1-2 reserve the table for 1.5 hours. Parties of 3-4 reserve the table for 2 hours. Parties of 5-6 reserve the table for 2.5 hours. Parties of 7+ reserve the table for 3 hours.
- 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 Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (213) 548-8487
  • Website
    https://chachacha.la/
  • 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
  • Location
    812 E 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90013-1820
  • 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

Menu

Appetizers

  • GUACAMOLE *vg$16.00

    AVOCADO, SHALLOT, JALAPENO OIL, CORN CHIPS

    • CEVICHE*$21.00

      CURED SHRIMP, COCONUT BRINE, KUMQUAT, NASTURTIUM

      • AGUACHILE NEGRO*$23.00

        RAW BAJA YELLOWTAIL, CUCUMBER, RADISH, ONION

        • CALAMARI$18.00

          MASA CRUST, BURNT ONION, TOGARASHI, CILANTRO REMOULADE, ZARANDEADO MAYO

          • TAMAL DE QUELITES *v$19.00

            WILD GREENS, POBLANO CREAM, QUESO FRESCO

            • PAPAS CHIPOTLE *v$12.00

              CHIPOTLE AIOLI, MORITA VINAIGRETTE, MINT, CILANTRO

              • CAESAR SALAD$18.00

                SWEET GEM LETTUCE, CHARRED SCALLION, CROUTON, WHITE ANCHOVY

                • CHICKEN$4.00

              • ENSALADA DE MELON *v$16.00

                SEASONAL MELON, RADISH, WATERCRESS, CITRUS, WHIPPED RICOTTA

                • BONE MARROW ESQUITES$32.00

                  ROASTED BONE MARROW, CORN, PARMESAN CHEESE, CHAPULIN AIOLI

                  • CHOCHOYOTE$19.00

                    BIRRIA JUS, MASA DUMPLING, BEET, GIGANTE BEAN

                    • QUESO FUNDIDO$16.00

                      CHIHUAHUA CHEESE, MENONITA CHEESE, CHORIZO, NOPALES, ROASTED PEPPER

                      Tacos & Tostadas

                      • ENFRIJOLADA *v$12.00

                        SWEET POTATO, SCALLION, BLACK BEAN SAUCE, CREMA

                        • TACO DE POLLO$12.00

                          CHICKEN THIGH, SALSA HABANERO, SHALLOT, CILANTRO

                          • TACO DE CHICHARRÓN$12.00

                            CONFIT PORK BELLY, PICO DE GALLO, SALSA ROJA, SHALLOT, CILANTRO

                            • DORADOS$14.00

                              CARNITAS, SALSA FRESCA, COTIJA CHEESE, CILANTRO

                              • QUESABIRRIA$18.00

                                CHIHUAHUA CHEESE, BRISKET, JARDIN, CONSOMMÉ

                                • TOSTADA TERRAZA*$22.00

                                  BLUE FIN TUNA, CRISPY CILANTRO, CHILE MORITA AIOLI

                                  • TOSTADA DE CALLO$18.00

                                    BAJA BAY SCALLOP, CUCUMBER, FENNEL, CHINTEXTLE AIOLI

                                    Mains

                                    Served with blue corn tortillas

                                    • PESCADO CHA CHA CHA$34.00

                                      HALIBUT, SALSA VERACRUZ, MARINATED ONIONS

                                      • CHICKEN MOLE$39.00

                                        GRILLED MARY'S HALF CHICKEN, STONEFRUIT MOLE, CHARRED PLUM

                                        • CARNITAS$42.00

                                          HERITAGE CONFIT PORK, GARDEN SALAD, PICO DE GALLO

                                          • MILANESA$36.00

                                            BREADED PORK CHOP, SERRANO, CILANTRO, GARLIC JUS

                                            • CARNE ASADA$58.00

                                              SKIRT STEAK, BEEF TALLOW, GRILLED VEGETABLES, ESCABECHE

                                              Sides

                                              • ARROZ BLANCO$5.00

                                                • FRIJOLES REFRIOTOS$5.00

                                                  BLACK BEAN & COTIJA CHEESE

                                                  Cocktails

                                                  • STRAWBERRY MILK PUNCH$20.00

                                                    PATRON SILVER, ANGROURANT BRANDY, STRAWBERRY, ALMOND, SUMAC

                                                    • CANTARITO$19.00

                                                      DON JULIO BLANCO, GRAPEFRUIT, SODA

                                                      • SPICY PINEAPPLE MARGARITA$18.00

                                                        JOSE CUERVO TRADICIONAL, PINEAPPLE, LIME, TAJIN

                                                        • EL TIGRE PENICILLIN$18.00

                                                          LOST EXPLORER ESPADIN, ALMA TEPEC, GINGER, LEMON

                                                          • PINKIES UP$18.00

                                                            LEGENDARIO DOMINGO CENIZO MEZCAL, XILA, STRAWBERRY, LIME

                                                            • JAMAICA MARGARITA$18.00

                                                              CENTENARIO AÑEJO, HIBISCUS INFUSED AMARAS VERDE MEZCAL, AGAVE, LIME

                                                              • MEZCALITA$19.00

                                                                400 CONEJOS MEZCAL, GUAYABA, PITAYA, SALT

                                                                • BATANGA 2.0$16.00

                                                                  G4 BLANCO, FERNET VALLET, RAMAZZOTTI, COKE, LIME

                                                                  • SAVED BY THE BELL$16.00

                                                                    BANDERO BLANCO, NIXTA CORN LIQUER, METICHE 49 SALMIANA, BELL PEPPER OLEO, LEMON, CELERY BITTERS, SPICY TINCTURE

                                                                    • ZOMBIE ‘24$20.00

                                                                      CORUBA, SAISON PALE, APPLETON ESTATE, FALERNUM, CINNAMON, GRAPEFRUIT, ORANGE, PERSIMMON, HIBISCUS, POMEGRANATE, ABSINTH

                                                                      Cerveza

                                                                      • CHA CHA CHA$16.00

                                                                        MODELO & SHOT OF UNION MEZCAL

                                                                        • MODELO ESPECIAL •$10.00

                                                                          • NEGRA MODELO $10.00

                                                                            DARK LAGER

                                                                            • BOOMTOWN BAD HOMBRE $8.00

                                                                              MEXICAN LAGER

                                                                              • BEER OF CHAMPIONS

                                                                                LITE LAGER

                                                                                • GO BLUE! BUNNY WITH A CHAINSAW$13.00

                                                                                  HAZY IPA

                                                                                  • N/A CORONA$8.00

                                                                                    Sin-Alcohol

                                                                                    • AGUA DE PIÑA$8.00

                                                                                      • AGUA DE JAMAICA$8.00

                                                                                        • MEXICAN COKE$7.00

                                                                                          • MEXICAN SPRITE$7.00

                                                                                            • JARRITOS$7.00

                                                                                              Vino

                                                                                              • EL BAJIO

                                                                                                • HENRI LURTON

                                                                                                  • SAUVIGNON BLANC, VALLE DE GUADALUPE, MÉXICO

                                                                                                  • LABERINTO

                                                                                                    GEWURZTRAMINER, SAN LUIS POTOSÍ, MÉXICO

                                                                                                    • CAVA QUINTANILLA

                                                                                                      CHARDONNAY, SAN LUIS POTOSI, MÉXICO

                                                                                                      • CASA MAGONI

                                                                                                        MANAZ, BAJA CALIFORNIA, MÉXICO

                                                                                                        • CASA JIPI

                                                                                                          BARBERA, VALLE DE SAN VICENTE, MÉXICO

                                                                                                          • LABERINTO

                                                                                                            CABERNET/MERLOT/TEMPRANILLO, MOCTEZUMA, MÉXICO

                                                                                                            • CARDENAL

                                                                                                              MALBEC/CALADOC, VALLE DE PARRAS, MÉXICO

                                                                                                              • TRES RAICES

                                                                                                                SANGIOVESE, GUANAJUATO, MÉXICO

                                                                                                                Last updated: November 16, 2024

                                                                                                                What 1,327 people are saying

                                                                                                                Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                                                                                4.5
                                                                                                                4.5 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                                • 4.5Food
                                                                                                                • 4.4Service
                                                                                                                • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                                • 4.1Value

                                                                                                                Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                                Loved For

                                                                                                                • Downtown

                                                                                                                  Great for outdoor dining

                                                                                                                Review summary

                                                                                                                AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                                La Cha Cha Chá offers a vibrant rooftop dining experience in the DTLA Arts District, praised for its "amazing vibe" and "delicious food." Guests love the stunning views and "superb" cocktails. While some find it "overpriced," the standout churros and attentive service keep diners coming back. Perfect for celebrations!

                                                                                                                1,327 Reviews

                                                                                                                1. Angel

                                                                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                  Dined on November 17, 2024

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  The food is always amazing! The carnitas are fall of the bone tender and the orange glaze is beyond. The venue is super cute but what made the night was out server Denae D. Her personality shines and she can work a table like I’ve never seen before! She charmed my mom and dad, which is not an easy thing to do, and she managed to consistently check on us while managing other tables and being amazing over there as well. 10/10 will return again AND make sure I sit in Denaes area! I hope the restaurant acknowledges the amazing staff they have and keep her for as long as she needs the gig (:

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                                                                                                                2. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                  Richmond

                                                                                                                  10 reviews

                                                                                                                  vip
                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  10 reviews

                                                                                                                  Dined on November 16, 2024

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  The food, the drinks, and the service was excellent! We loved the carnitas main dish and the pork belly taco was phenomenal. Can’t wait to come back to try more dishes.

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                                                                                                                3. Josseline

                                                                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                  Dined on November 10, 2024

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  We had an amazing night the food was delicious the drinks exceptional. The service was so great. Most definitely coming back. It was so inviting. The food was amazing, the ceviche and the Pescado cha cha cha… so delightful. We had an amazing night. Thank you.

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                                                                                                                4. Natalie

                                                                                                                  Cleveland

                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  1 review

                                                                                                                  Dined on November 10, 2024

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  Service and staff was friendly, receptive, and mindful! Food was different and delicious.

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                                                                                                                5. Hector

                                                                                                                  Orange County

                                                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                                                  4.0

                                                                                                                  4 reviews

                                                                                                                  Dined on November 9, 2024

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 4
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                  Service was superb, food was classsin Mexican with a slight twist. If you’re a ceviche fan try their ceviche in a coconut brine. The carnitas was enough for 2. Great place to come and enjoy a great meal

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                                                                                                                6. Eric

                                                                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                                                  Dined on November 9, 2024

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  Excellent food, great service, great ambiance. Definitely coming back

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                                                                                                                7. andrea

                                                                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                                                                  24 reviews

                                                                                                                  vip
                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  24 reviews

                                                                                                                  Dined on November 3, 2024

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  The food here is consistently yummy. Even what you think might be a blah dish like guacamole is made fun with light and fluffy puffy chips! If you’re a meat eater, get the steak! It’s perfection. Worth the price and the sides that come with are grilled so well. The ceviche is mild and fresh and all the tacos are so tasty. Try and go with a hungry group so u can get a lot… oh, the drinks are super fun, too. And a shout out to the staff last night when an unexpected rainstorm came down and even though they were soaked they rallied and got us fed and moved comfortably inside to a newly created table! So nice. ❤️

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                                                                                                                8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                                                  vip
                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  3 reviews

                                                                                                                  Dined on November 2, 2024

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 5
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  This was a collaboration where Expendio used the space of Cha Cha Cha. Expendio de Maíz is probably my favorite restaurant in Mexico City and they brought all the vibes to Los Angeles. 10/10 experience I hope they come back.

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                                                                                                                9. Michelle77

                                                                                                                  Los Angeles

                                                                                                                  12 reviews

                                                                                                                  3.0

                                                                                                                  12 reviews

                                                                                                                  Dined on October 31, 2024

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                  2. Food 3
                                                                                                                  3. Service 3
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                  Really nice patio area & good drinks, but the food was a bit overpriced and not good enough to return in my opinion.

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                                                                                                                10. Dave

                                                                                                                  Edinburgh

                                                                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                                                                  vip
                                                                                                                  5.0

                                                                                                                  8 reviews

                                                                                                                  Dined on October 26, 2024

                                                                                                                  1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                  2. Food 5
                                                                                                                  3. Service 4
                                                                                                                  4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                  The guacamole was good because it was cold and fresh. The chips were crunchy. The bluefin tuna tostada was colorful because of the two different colors of fish. The churros were soft and fluffy. I am definitely coming back.

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                                                                                                                FAQs

                                                                                                                LA Cha Cha Chá is rated 4.5 stars by 1327 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                                                                                2 people
                                                                                                                7:00 PM
                                                                                                                Booked 39 times today
                                                                                                                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 Tue–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 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
                                                                                                                • Website
                                                                                                                  https://chachacha.la/
                                                                                                                • Phone number
                                                                                                                  (213) 548-8487
                                                                                                                • 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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