Cha Cha Chicken

Great for a fast and flavorful lunch. The cha cha chicken was really good, but unfortunately the salmon was overcooked. The place is super cute !

This place is incredible. Do not come to La without eating here. I highly recommend the mole and the coconut chicken. The juices are delicious. Ricardo and his family are top notch and will take care of you. Make sure to say hello to them and let them know that you were highly recommended to eat here.

Big flavors and a personality to match from a small shack in Santa Monica. The atmosphere here is really cool, especially if you luck out with the weather. Even though it’s by the populated beach, it’s tucked away enough to provide seclusion from the bustling boulevards. I got the Cha Cha Chicken served hot and this chicken was perfectly cooked — I was able to take off the entire drumstick in one gulp with barely having to chew. While I do think it can be hotter, the depth of flavor was warm in a comforting way. The dish also came with Dirty Rice, which was quite a hearty bite and brimming with textual variation from the beans, and fried plantains that were delectably sweet. While that was definitely tasty, the Beef Empanadas are a must get! They are like meat filled hush-puppies, the batter was expertly fried with a great crispy exterior while preserving a moist interior. The beef itself was seasoned well and pairs perfectly with the sweet popping sauce with balanced out the intense spice mixture. All and all, Cha Cha Chicken will make for a fun, quick and satisfying addition to anyone’s day at the beach.

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Perfect... tell a friend. After 2 weeks on the road with my wife and 3 kids, having a home cooked meal is really something special. Kids were quite, wife was happy, food is spectacular... what else could you ask for. Do yourself a favor... pick something, anything on the menu and order it. You will not be disappointed.

First time. This is an excellent Jamaica casual cafe. Dishes include jerk dishes chicken, shrimp and salmon and a wide menu. Parking consists of meter street parking and free establishment parking. Nice helpful staff that take your order at a window gives out number that results in food service at the table . I ordered jerk chicken and the chicken melted on the fork, the Jamaica rice was delicious and the grilled banana finished a perfect dish. Restaurant gets my recommendation because the place has been here for a long time with excellent word of mouth .It is charming! Delicious food!

The food was so good and came out fast, we got free refills, the service was great the guy was genuinely so nice all the workers but the guy behind the counter was so nice i would come back great vibes nice airflow love this place check it out

What a vibe! Food is excellent. I ordered the jerky chicken enchiladas and the banana coconut pudding and I’ll def come back for them again. The Mexican server man (corlano?) who brought the food out to me was so friendly and warm. This place is a hidden secret that people should know about 10/10