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The average review for Chavela's is 4.4, which means that the customers have a very high opinion of this place.

What Massimo Setzu likes about Chavela's:
really liked this spot, it seems like a local institution and it doesn't fall short. the guac wasn't over seasoned which can be the case in a lot of places, the mole tasted a bit close to burned but i thought it made a great taco with the tortillas it was served with given the bones were easily pulled of the bone. the shrimp dish was solid as well. i also got pretty messed up from just one sangria/ marg mix. will def... View all feedback.

What Hollis Koepp doesn't like about Chavela's:
This place is really cool and the staff is friendly but I had to give 2 stars because of what I found in my plate: the egg shell.I mean…really?!I loved the strong margarita and the plate was great overall…but something like that I’ve never seen in a restaurant. View all feedback.

Sirved
4.5 ★ from 2 reviews
priscyllagallo
10.01.2024 - 10:46

D E L I C I O U S! We all know that is very hard to find good Mexican food outside Mexico (and specially in NYC), BUT Chavela?s were able to give us a real Mexi...

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priscyllagallo
10.01.2024 - 10:46

Food was amazing. The wait time was about 30-40 mins (we did not have reservations). It was pretty busy on a Saturday around 630pm. They have outdoor seating. M...

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Tripadvisor
4.4 ★ from 189 reviews
Google
4.5 ★ from 2835 reviews
Facebook
4.6 ★ from 128 reviews
Yelp
4.0 ★ from 1289 reviews
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4.6 ★ from 4023 reviews
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4.3 ★ from 328 reviews
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4.1 ★ from 2467 reviews

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