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Hours
Sun
10:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Mon
10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Tue
10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed
10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu
10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri
10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat
10:30 AM - 9:00 PM
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CUISINES
Mexican, Latin
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
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Authentic Mexican street-food served in an unassuming corner store in Ann Arbor. With a charming, warm interior and beautifully, hand painted patio Chela's Restaurant and Taqueria is a must for anyone craving some delicious Mexican food. Thirsting for a fresh, ice cold margarita? Visit our Dexter location for all the same food you love with a full service bar on location.
CUISINES
Mexican, Latin
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Takeout, Outdoor Seating, Seating, Parking Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Credit Cards, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
77 reviews
Excellent
42
Very good
20
Average
9
Poor
5
Terrible
1
Mary C
Ann Arbor5 contributions
Feb 2020 • none
My husband and I stopped in for a fast dinner, and found that although there was a bit of a line (6:30PM) it moved right along A very friendly person took our order at the counter, and helped us to understand a few of the menu options. Someone delivers your order to your table.
I had a vegetarian burrito bowl, which was delicious. Rice, beans, many other veggies, lettuce, cheese, guacamole -- satisfying. In fact, I gave my husband about 1/4 of my dinner, as it was too much for me.
This is not fine dining, but it's . . . fine!
Written February 6, 2020
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NikaNumber1
Royal Oak10215 contributions
Aug 2020 • couples
One door to enter and the other for the exit. Arrows and directions and spacing stickers on the floors.
Salsa requests at the tables by the to go orders and the soda cooler.
The Tamale is mostly cornmeal and very little chicken, it still tastes good, but would be better with more chicken inside of it.
Their hot salsa has a high rounds-house kick to it, still burns where the it briefly touched my lip after a bite.
The fish taco and the chipotle tacos were both tasty. The tilapia isn’t breaded and the slaw is a nice accompaniment. The chipotle chicken isn’t spicy but still flavorful. They use a blend of dark and light meat for chipotle chicken.
Food is good here, we definitely be back for more. They have one in downtown on 5th Avenue too.
Their good about social distancing here for sure.
Written August 2, 2020
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sparky a
1 contribution
May 2021 • none
I love a good burrito. I have been to every Mexican restaurant in Ann Arbor and Chelas has the absolute best. Everything is clearly homemade and bursting with flavor. The staff are all incredibly friendly and the place has a great atmosphere. They also serve an incredible breakfast which not as many people know about. The chilaquiles con huevos with their veggie filling is maybe even better than the burrito. Amazing place we are lucky to have it.
Written May 5, 2021
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Palak P
1 contribution
Jul 2021 • couples
I went there with my wife. I had high expectations based on the review but the service and attitude for the person taking order was awful. Despite ordering a veg item they put beef in it and it hurt our religious sentiments. When they replaced the item it was cold and improperly cooked. Based on the food item and taste it seems it’s overly priced. We decided that we won’t be going there again.
Written July 23, 2021
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Jim M
Chelsea349 contributions
Feb 2023 • none
I stopped for a snack around lunch time. Their place was busy, but it was not crowded. I placed my order for two tacos al pastor (pork braised in chiles and garlic). It was delivered to my table within minutes. It was tasty - lots of garlic and a nice chile bite to it. Two tacos and a glass of water . . . $7. Not bad. I'll be stopping by again to try something more substantial.
Written February 13, 2023
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brinkman57
Detroit8 contributions
Feb 2021 • couples
The Tacos and Tortas are really good. There are a variety of sauces for them. The down side is they are really overpriced. Even though the food is good, I can find tacos and tortas equally good for a lot less.
Written February 16, 2021
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Wendy B
Grand Rapids38 contributions
May 2022 • none
Loved the fish tacos here, perfect tortillas and a dollop of coleslaw on top which was interesting but so good. Also enjoyed the potato tacos.
Written May 2, 2022
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Marguerite B
Ann Arbor366 contributions
Jan 2021 • none
Enjoyed a good take-out at Chela's. It was easy to order online and the order was ready when promised. Nachos were good and beautifully presented. Had quesadilla al pastor and loved it. Also enjoyed the quesadilla chorizo. Had the the leche cake for dessert. It was good however, I've had better.
Written January 30, 2021
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Augustus
97 contributions
Dec 2019 • none
Absolutely amazing tacos. Fantastic fish tacos for Lent/ any Friday meal. The carne asada taco was my favorite meat one. My brother and I split 8 tacos and two tamales.
Written January 5, 2020
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charliespal2
Palm Harbor517 contributions
Oct 2019 • couples
An informal place where toy after at the counter and they bring you your food on paper plates. Tacos shells were a bit tough and beef was dry. Fish taco was ok but not memorable. Same with the tomales.
Written October 25, 2019
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James A
Windsor19933 contributions
Sep 2019 • solo
Very Nice and authentic Mexican tacos. Chela’s is the real deal so there are lines often times. Food is great and service too, and not very expensive either.
Written October 5, 2019
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Dave W
Toronto50 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
I love Mexican food whether in Mexico or Canada.
The atmosphere with the fiesta flags, TVs turned to "futbol" and staff was great and Mexican. Simple as it should be. Fast service. Inexpensive. Can sit inside or outside. They call your name when ready to serve.
We enjoyed the meal with the extra guacamole. I have had "brighter" tasting burritos i.e. not a dramatic contrasts in tastes with cilantro, pulled pork, etc and the tortilla could have benefited from light toasting. As is typical the loaded barbacoa burrito was hard to finish (due to sheer volume - BIG eaters only) but the selection of added meats was impressive. No complaints from this party of four.
Would go back there again as I love this type of place.
Written August 11, 2019
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PaulaK
Farmington19 contributions
Aug 2019 • solo
I am on a sugar-free carb-free, diet and they were wonderfully accomodating. Best of all I didn't feel deprived. My meal was amazing.
Written August 9, 2019
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Douglas Y
9 contributions
Apr 2019 • family
Stopped in for lunch. Small but well worth going. We had the tacos. Definitely would stop in next time we are in town
Written April 22, 2019
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John T.
192 contributions
Nov 2018 • friends
If i do Mexican, it's Chela's. Easy online ordering and the food is amazing. Everything tastes fresh and has really good flavor. Have never gone wrong here. Even the kids love it. Space is small, but clean and works well.
Written February 28, 2019
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